A | Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2019-27: Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment, by Miramonte Arizona, LLC, for Ponderosa Parkway of approximately 11.97 acres located at 1650 East Ponderosa Parkway from the Rural Residential (RR) zone to the High Density Residential (HR) zone. The development site is located within the Resource Protection Overlay (RPO). | ||||||
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. Planning Development Manager Alaxandra Pucciarelli provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: MIRAMONTE AT PONDEROSA PARKWAY DIRECT TO ORDINANCE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT VICINITY MAP AREA CONTEXT MAP PROPOSAL PROPOSED DENSITY DENSITY BONUS ATTAINABLE HOUSING UNITS FINDINGS FINDING #1: CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN FINDING #2: COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND PUBLIC GOOD FINDING #3: SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDATION Chris Kemmerley, owner of Miramonte Homes, stated that they have been building in Flagstaff for over ten years. Work force housing has been an issue and they have been looking for sites that can accommodate that type of housing. 85% of the units in the project will be below $300,000 with the average price around $264,000. The starting price for the affordable units is $155,000 which would qualify under the affordable housing land trust. Whitney Cunningham, on behalf of Miramonte Homes, provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: MIRAMONTE AT PONDEROSA PARKWAY A FLAGSTAFF DEVELOPER BUILDING FOR FLAGSTAFF PARCEL LOCATION BALANCED COMMUNITY GOALS FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY HERS INDEX SCORES THE RIGHT LOCATION SURROUNDING USES TRAIL & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIVITY COUNCIL GOALS QUALITY HOUSING PEOPLE CAN AFFORD |
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Moved by Councilmember Jim McCarthy, seconded by Councilmember Regina Salas to extend the presentation time of the applicant. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
Mr. Cunningham continued. A COMMUNITY OF HOMEOWNERS A SMART AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM A QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM The following individuals addressed Council in support of the rezone:
There being no further public comment, Mayor Evans closed the public hearing Vice Mayor Shimoni expressed appreciation for the bus passes that will be offered as part of the project. He advocated for concealed and weatherproof bike parking, more electric vehicle charging stations, and an increase in affordable units from 16 to 24. Councilmember Whelan stated that the ability to offer different packages to buyers is essential. The project brings homes that are attainable and affordable. Councilmember McCarthy expressed his approval of the project. Councilmember Salas stated that it is the right project at the right time. The development will directly achieve the goal of increasing the supply of housing units in Flagstaff. She requested information from staff about the history in calls for service in areas of other similar developments. |
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Moved by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to read Ordinance No. 2019-27 by title only for the first time. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, AMENDING THE FLAGSTAFF ZONING MAP TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 11.97 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1650 EAST PONDEROSA PARKWAY, FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL (“RR”) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (“HR”); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE | |||||||