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Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-05 and Ordinance No. 2024-03: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk entitled "PZ-23-00136 - Residential Uses in the Public Facility (PF) Zone" and an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 10, Flagstaff Zoning Code, to allow residential uses (single-family, duplex, and multi-family dwellings) as a permitted use in the Public Facility (PF) zone. |
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
At the February 6, 2024, Council Meeting:
1) Read Resolution No. 2024-05 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2024-05 by title only (if approved above)
3) Read Ordinance No. 2024-03 by title only for the first time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2024-03 by title only (if approved above)
At the February 20, 2024, Council Meeting:
5) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05
6) Read Ordinance No. 2024-03 by title only for the final time
7) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2024-03 by title only (if approved above)
8) Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03
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Executive Summary: |
The proposed amendment includes additions to Table 10-40.30.060.B: Public and Open Space Zone – Allowed Uses to permit Duplex Dwellings, Multi-Family Dwellings, Attached Single-family Dwellings, and Detached Single-family Dwellings within the PF zone utilizing the HR zone development standards including density, lot coverage, building height, and setbacks.
On January 10, 2023 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 3-1 approval of the proposed amendment. |
Financial Impact: |
There are no anticipated financial impact affiliated with the proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment. |
Policy Impact: |
The code amendment will implement an adopted Policy and Initiative from the 10-Year Housing Plan. Speciffically, Policy Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types, and Create 4.3 Explore adding affordable housing as an allowed use in the Public Facilities (PF) zone. |
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan: |
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive & equitable code compliance, & development that is compatible with community values.
Carbon Neutrality Plan
Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that residents can live within walking distance to their daily needs.
Regional Plan
Staff's analysis of the Regional Plan's goals and policies is included below under Key Considerations under the Zoning Code Text Amendment Criteria heading, Finding #1 of this report.
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Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: |
There has not been a previous City Council decision on this ordinance. |
Options and Alternatives: |
The City Council may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed amendment. |
Background and History: |
The Flagstaff City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-52 on November 1, 2022. This resolution states that the Mayor and City Council require if a City-owned building or property is being vacated by the City, that the Housing Section first have the opportunity to evaluate the property. This evaluation would be to determine the feasibility of repurposing or developing the property in a manner that supports increasing the number of available and affordable housing units, including but not limited to: converting to municipally operated Affordable Housing; seeking a public-private partnership; or exploring shared equity models of development. Many City-owned properties are located within the PF zone which does not currently permit the residential uses that are encouraged by this resolution. This amendment proposes to make these uses permitted within the PF Zone to support this resolution.
There are currently 181 parcels located within the PF zone. The City owns 40% of all the parcels within the PF zone. Northern Arizona University owns 29% of the properties within the PF zone and is not required to comply with the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Flagstaff Unified School District owns 9% of the parcels within the PF zone and other governments or quasi-public agencies (APS, museums, County, Unisource, and Lowell) own 12% of all the parcels. The remaining 10% of all the PF zoned parcels fall under private ownership. |
Key Considerations: |
The Planning Director shall provide a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review. The Director’s recommendation shall be transmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission in the form of a staff report prior to a scheduled public hearing. The recommendation shall include the following: an evaluation of the consistency and conformance of the proposed amendment with the goals and policies of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans; the grounds for the recommendation based on the standards and purposes of the zones set forth in Section 10-40.20 (Establishment of Zones) of the Zoning Code; and a recommendation on whether the amendment should be granted or denied.
A Zoning Code Text Amendment shall be evaluated based on the following findings:
A. Finding #1:
The proposed amendment is consistent with and conforms to the objectives and policies of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
Zoning has a profound impact on housing location and type, but it can also impact cost and affordability.[1] This amendment is meant to reduce the regulatory burden of rezoning public or quasi-publicly owned lands for the use of housing. The Flagstaff 10-Year Housing Plan supports the proposed amendment through the following policy:
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.
Create 4.3 Explore adding affordable housing as an allowed use in the Public Facilities (PF) Zone.
This amendment is not intended for housing to compete with existing land resources for recreation and open space. Most properties designated for specific use are protected by additional factors such as existing ordinances or deed restrictions. Open space and recreational uses are generally compatible with residential uses and there may be opportunities to create public-private partnerships that help deliver both needed resources in the Flagstaff community.
The Flagstaff 10-Year Housing Plan was adopted after the most recent Regional Plan and also includes provisions for updates to existing policies to support the increase of housing throughout the community. The existing Regional Plan supports this proposed amendment with the following policies:
NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.
NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very-low income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
B. Finding #2
The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
The amendment provisions are not anticipated to be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The proposed provisions are intended to reduce the cost of housing within areas currently zoned Public Facility. Properties owned by the City of Flagstaff will fall under the discretion and review of the Flagstaff City Council.
C. Finding #3
The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.
The amendment is internally consistent, utilizes the existing format, and does not conflict with other Zoning Code provisions. It maintains the Zoning Code’s purpose as a comprehensive contemporary set of land uses and requirements that are straightforward, usable, and easily understood.
[1] Flagstaff 10-year Housing Plan
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Expanded Options and Alternatives: |
Persons of interest on file with the Planning and Development Services Section of the Community Development Division were notified by direct mail and an ad was placed in the Arizona Daily Sun on December 22, 2023, noticing the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing. As of the date of this report, staff has received two emails with questions about the amendment and one public comment that was sent directly to Council on the proposed amendment. |
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