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City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2019 <br />Housing Action Plan, and provide direction to Staff. <br />Mr. Lumbreras provided the Council with a brief presentation regarding the <br />Workforce Housing Taskforce Strategic Housing Action Plan. He reviewed <br />Planning and Zoning's recommendations following their review of the Action <br />Plan. Mayor Hughson thanked all of the Staff and Taskforce members that <br />were involved in this process. <br />Abigail Gillfillan reviewed the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended <br />amendments: <br />1. Remove Action D2. Accommodate Growth through Appropriate Zoning <br />The City should pro -actively zone both undeveloped and infill areas in <br />accordance with the Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the capacity for <br />residential growth is in excess of the anticipated population growth instead of <br />relying on each individual project to request zoning. <br />2. Remove Action B1. Development Codes and Zoning Support diverse and <br />vibrant neighborhoods by expanding the types of zoning districts and building <br />types allowed within existing neighborhoods. Use a community driven process <br />with a focus on accommodating residents through all stages of life. <br />3. Remove Action B3. Iniill Housing Assistance Assist builders with fee <br />waivers, clear -path permitting, and <br />regulatory incentives like reduced parking or additional units in exchange for <br />permanently affordable housing in pre -identified infill sites. <br />4. Modify Action D1. Opt -In Zoning Overlay Districts to insert the words High <br />and Medium. <br />Create Opt -In zoning districts in High and Medium Intensity Zones that offer <br />an option for increased density and fast tracked permitting in exchange for <br />affordable housing and other community benefits important to those strategic <br />locations. <br />5. Modify Action E4. Remove Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing <br />Remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing when developments include <br />a percentage of affordability. Barriers may include: <br />Impact Fees <br />Parking Requirements (Strike This) <br />Height Requirements (Strike This) <br />Maximum Density (Strike This) <br />Requiring full site plan review for projects with 12 units or less <br />City of San Marcos Page 17 <br />