LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY TRANSFERS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council conduct a public hearing on September 9, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to Section 12-3-109 of the Land Development Code, pertaining to Residential Density Transfers.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
The Comprehensive Plan Objective FLU-1.8: “Provide for effective land development opportunities while allowing for innovative solutions through the Land Development Code” was amended by the Planning Board and City Council in order to provide for density transfers between parcels as an additional means to provide flexibility within areas where redevelopment and/or affordable housing is desirable. Subsequent to City Council approval City staff prepared the necessary amendments to the Land Development Code to align with the changes made to the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed amendment will allow for residential density transfers above the limit otherwise established by the future land use category. Per Comprehensive Plan Objective FLU-1.8, Policy FLU-1.8.3: “Density transfers shall be a direct transfer of unutilized density from a donor site to a receiving site, subject to the City’s land development and density transfer regulations.”
The transfer may be approved in exchange for the construction of affordable housing and as an incentive to achieve superior building and site design, preserve environmentally sensitive lands and open space and provide public benefit uses including access to the waterfront. All density transfers shall be approved by the Planning Board.
On July 2, 2019 the Planning Board recommended approval of the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan allowing for residential density transfers.
On August 10, 2021 the Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment to the Land Development Code allowing for residential density transfers.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 13, 2020 - City Council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that included the addition of language allowing for residential density transfers.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
8/10/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kerrith Fiddler, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, AICP, Planning Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 35-21
2) Planning Board Minutes August 10, 2021 - DRAFT
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