_Minutes_February 9, 2022 - Laserfiche WebLink

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Allen, Brown, Gaidos, Nibert, and Pace NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The Actions of the Zoning Administrator were approved, as submitted. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda — Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes. There were no speaker cards submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 4. P21-0715, Housing Element 6th Cycle — Review and provide a recommendation on housing policy topics including the inclusionary zoning ordinance, lower-income housing fund, and related City programs as part of the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Ms. Bonn presented the specifics on the item in the Agenda Report. Commissioner Brown requested clarification on staffs recommendation to flip the 15% inclusionary unit requirement for multifamily development compared to a 20% requirement for single-family units. Ms. Bonn explained that multifamily projects tended to more consistently construct the units, and single-family projects generally utilized the in-lieu fee. Commissioner Brown asked if changing the inclusionary unit requirement would result in a lower in-lieu fee paid because developers are usually paying it based on the 20 percent. Ms. Clark explained that the fee would be proportionality lower and the City Council would have to debate whether it was a reversal ("flip") or bringing rates to the same level. Commissioner Brown stated he was not in favor of an affordable housing overlay zone. He asked the timeline to create a Density Bonus Ordinance that aligned with State law and whether the recommendations would come back to the Planning Commission. Ms. Clark stated it depended on the directional scope and that if aligned with State laws it would be a mechanical process but more complicated for a locally constructed density bonus ordinance. Commissioner Morgan asked about lower income housing fees and nexus fees. Ms. Bonn provided the 2018 Nexus Study and Fee Increase and explained the fee increases and the maximum fees identified in the Nexus Study. Commissioner Morgan asked for clarification on the means of determining the 2022 fees. Ms. Clark explained the fees increased based on the Construction Cost Index, which was in line with surrounding jurisdictions. She explained that the City Council would have to approve an entirely new fee schedule. Commissioner Morgan asked how the 2019 fees were established. Ms. Clark stated the Nexus Study outlined the methodology for establishing the fees including construction costs and demands; she also described the Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 February 9, 2022 may further the fair and efficient running of the meeting, such as reducing the amount of testimony time allotted to the applicant and all those who wish to speak when the meeting agenda is lengthy or when there are numerous speakers for any specific item.The audience is requested to respect and extend courtesy to all those wishing to testify on all cases by being quiet while others are speaking. **************************************