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5.C.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Meeting Date:	01/11/2023
Submitted By:	Emily Delgado, Planning Manager

GENERAL INFORMATION:

As stated in the Unified Development Code (UDC), City Council from time to time, on its own motion, or at the recommendation of City staff amend, change, or modify text in any portion of the UDC to establish and maintain stable and desirable development. It is generally considered good practice to periodically review and update the development regulations due to changing conditions, community goals, and/or State and Federal regulations.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Staff is proposing modifications to the following within UDC Article 10- Parking Standards:

Proposed reduction of required parking spaces, to be provided at a ratio of 50% of the required rate whenever a building or use is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase in the minimum number of required parking spaces
Reduction in parking space size from ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20') to a proposed nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18')
Elimination of wheel stops from being required for areas of head in parking adjacent to required landscaping
Modification to the parking ratio for Multifamily, Duplex, Two-Family, Condominium Or Other Similar Use; proposed as follows: 1.7 spaces per unit
Reduction in required number of stacking spaces for financial institutions; proposed minimum of three (3) spaces.

Additionally, staff is proposing a discussion and amendments in relation to Single Family Residential Density / Development Standards to include:

Design Standards to be added to the UDC / Design Manual:
- Two (2) parking spaces per mailbox kiosk
- Mailbox Kiosk must be covered
- Minimum street curve requirement
- Usable open spaces- 1 acre for the first 100 lots and 1/2 acre for every additional 100 lots
Lot Size / Density:
- Straight Zoning
  - R-6: 7,200 square feet; Maximum of 40 acres
  - R-7: 6,600 square feet; Maximum 30 acres
PDD:
- Median and Mean Lot size of 7,600 square feet
- Allow lots smaller than 6,600 square feet (must maintain 10 foot side yard setbacks)
- Set minimum standard to mix "pods" so smaller lots not concentrated in one area
Explanation of "Unique Development"

STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) as proposed and discussed.

COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION:

The Planning and Zoning Commission in making a recommendation to City Council on the proposed Unified Development Code Amendment. In considering action on a UDC Amendment, the Commission should consider the criteria within UDC, Section 21.4.7 D:

1. The proposed amendment promotes the health, safety, or general welfare of the City and the safe, orderly, efficient and healthful development of the City;
2. An amendment to the text is consistent with other policies of this UDC and the City;
3. Any proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of this UDC and the City; and
4. Other criteria which, at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, are deemed relevant and important in the consideration of the amendment.

Attachments
Draft Article 10 Red Lines
Proposed Single Family Lot Size and Design Proposal