From
Rashad Jackson, AICP
Title
TA201003 - Hybrid Housing Text Amendment: Amend Residential Development Standards of the Unified Development Code to establish development and design standards for hybrid housing or build to rent residential development; an ordinance amending Appendix W Residential Development Standards; Article 4 Permissible Uses; Article 10 Parking and Loading Standards and Article 30 Definitions of the Unified Development Code.(On October 26, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Rashad Jackson, AICP
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Hybrid housing, also known as build-to-rent homes, combines elements of traditional single family and multi-family development. It typically includes a mix of attached and detached single-story units available for rent on a single lot. Maintenance of individual units, common areas and landscaping is the responsibility of a single entity.
Over the last few months, the city has seen an increase in interest from developers wanting to construct hybrid housing. The Unified Development Code does not contain development standards specific to this style development. Previous hybrid housing developments have been allowed to develop under multifamily development requirements. The resulting developments have caused design concerns from staff and Council members.
History
The City Council Development Committee (CCDC) discussed possible opportunities to regulate this new housing trend. CCDC meetings were held on July 21, 2020 and September 21, 2020. The reviews highlighted their general concerns with design, building orientation along the right of way, screening and parking. Upon review of the UDC, staff noted that most all existing standards for Townhouse development would address the noted design concerns.
An amendment was proposed that will establish specific criteria for hybrid housing development in accordance with townhouse design r...
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