AGENDA DATE: 7/9/2019
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Rio29 Form Based Code Joint Work Session
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Priority Setting for Rio29 Form Based Code Project
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Graham, Benish, Falkenstein
PRESENTER (S): Rachel Falkenstein, Principal Planner
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Rio29 Small Area Plan was adopted by the Board on December 12, 2018. The Plan established a vision for the Rio29 area?that calls for?improving multi-modal connectivity, creating a?vibrant?mixed-use?community, and enhancing the?area?through conservation and public amenities.?The Implementation Chapter of the Plan includes a recommendation?to?implement?form based?code?as one method to achieve the vision and?to?allow the desired form of development through a by-right process.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: Staff is looking for Board and Planning Commission (PC) feedback on the elements that should be prioritized in the Rio29 Form Based Code. Topics for discussion will include building location, area/bulk regulations, streets, uses, parking, green/public space, architecture, and affordable housing (Attachment A). Staff will conduct a ranking activity during the work session in which Board and PC members will be asked to choose their top three priorities from among the list. The prioritization activity will help staff determine where to focus efforts during the next six months of research and engagement. A similar exercise was conducted with the Rio29 Steering Committee, which is made up of stakeholders from the Rio29 area, including residents, developers, architects, and others. A summary of...
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