AGENDA DATE: 12/16/2020
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Work session on Rio29 Form-Based Code
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Work session to discuss draft Rio29 Form-Based Code and staff recommendations regarding future planning and design work
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Filardo, Herrick, McCulley, Rapp, Falkenstein, Accardi, Brumfield
PRESENTER (S): Rachel Falkenstein, Michaela Accardi, Lea Brumfield
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Rio29 Small Area Plan (the Plan) was developed through a two-year community driven engagement process. The Plan establishes a vision and recommendations for transforming Rio29 into a connected, multimodal area with a vibrant, mixed-use community enhanced through conservation and public amenities. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Plan on December 12, 2018. The Implementation Chapter of the Plan recommends "amending the County's Zoning Ordinance and Map to include a form-based code tailored to the area."
In March 2019, the Board directed staff to begin work on drafting a form-based code (FBC) consistent with the Plan's vision to allow development to occur through a by-right (staff approved) process. Throughout 2019, staff developed a draft FBC framework (Attachment B2) based upon rigorous stakeholder and community engagement, staff research, and a series of four work sessions with the Planning Commission. In December 2019, the Board of Supervisors endorsed the draft framework and directed staff to continue work on a draft FBC ready for Planning Commission and Board consideration.
Staff is currently sharing the draft Rio29 FBC with property owners, residents, and stakeholders. In October, staff conducted a meeting with the Rio29 Steering Committee, and throughout November, staff held meetings with property owners, residents, and key members of the development community to share the draft and receive feedback. Staff will share summaries of prelim...
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