Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1205.11 "HIKE BIKE (HB) SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT 8" OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.
Executive Summary: The proposed amendment would remove age restrictions from the Senior Housing Overlay zoning district.
Body
Legislative History
The existing Land Development Code was adopted December 1, 1999. It was most recently amended July 20, 2011.
Purpose & Explanation
PrideOne Construction and Redwood Management are constructing Phase I of the Trails of Hudson, an 82-unit apartment community near the intersection of Hudson Drive and Norton Road in southwest Hudson. Phase II would add 90 units. The developer has applied to amend the Land Development Code to remove the age restriction from its development as presently required in the zoning district in which the project is located. The amendment is being requested to address the negative perceptions of a "55+" community and to accelerate the rate of leasing the units.
Staff has attached the staff report for Planning Commission's December 9, 2013 preliminary review in which the development of the Trails' of Hudson, and the purpose and establishment of the overlay district are discussed.
Timing Considerations
Staff contemplates the following schedule: 1) first reading February 5, 2) Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation March 10, 3) second reading March 19, and 4) Council public hearing and final action April 16.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council refer the case to Planning Commission for public hearing and formal recommendation.
Submitted by,
Mark Richardson, Community Development Director