SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Erie Recommending that the Town Council Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapters 6 and 7 of Title 10 of the Erie Municipal Code Removing Alternative Standards for Affordable Housing Projects
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): MJ Adams, AICP, Affordable Housing Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Current provisions in the code, adopted in mid-2023, allow projects with 12% or more affordable units to have an administrative development review process. Zoning changes still require a public hearing. The Council will weigh the benefits of expedited/administrative development review against the ability for Planning Commission and/or Town Council to approve such projects.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend the Planning Commission pass Resolution P25-07 recommending the Town Council adopt an ordinance amending the UDC to remove the alternative standards for affordable housing projects.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* This is a continuation of a meeting from May 7, 2025.
* Council requested that Planning Commission review Study Sessions from March 4, 2025 and April 15, 2025.
* If approved, this action means no new affordable housing developments will be approved under an expedited and/or administrative development review process.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
This item is a continuation of the discussion initiated at the May 7, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. Prior to the July 2 continuation of this item, Planning Commission scheduled time to discuss the proposed resolution and potential recommendations on June 18, 2025. Additionally, following the May 7 meeting, the Planning Commission requested a joint meeting with the Town Council to discuss the proposed resolution; however, this request was defe...
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