AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation, hold discussion, and receive direction from the City Council regarding the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of financial incentives as it relates to residential development (Resolution 2015-165R).
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Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On November 17, 2015, the City Council passed a resolution (#2015-165R) that put a moratorium on any further financial incentives for future residential development.
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Background Information:
In 2015, the City Council passed a resolution (#2015-165R) that put a moratorium on any further financial incentives for future residential development to allow the City to see how the market responded to the influx of new units. The resolution was to be in effect for five years and is set to expire next month. This purpose of this work session is for staff to provide you with an analysis of how the market has absorbed the housing units, as well as to seek guidance from the City Council on how they would like to proceed.
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Recommendation:
In the shorter-term (next 1-2 years), allow the moratorium to expire and evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis.
In the longer-term (beyond 2 years), use the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan to develop an incentive policy that addresses the use of financial incentives based on the vision, goals, objectives, and policies identified in the Comprehensive Plan. For example, specific types like workforce housing, or specific locations.