City Council Approves Senior Living Development Amid Housing Crisis
July 16, 2024 | Cody City Council, Cody, Park County, Wyoming
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During a recent city council meeting, members discussed significant housing and infrastructure initiatives aimed at addressing community needs. Council member Fritz expressed strong support for a proposed 48-unit senior living apartment development on Cougar Avenue, highlighting the pressing housing shortage in the area. Fritz emphasized that such developments could help revitalize the community and provide housing options for the workforce, particularly for younger residents.
The council also addressed the regulation of short-term rentals, with Fritz suggesting a potential limit on the number of Airbnbs to ensure adequate housing availability for local residents. This discussion aligns with ongoing concerns about housing accessibility in the community.
In addition to housing, the council approved a preliminary plat for the senior living project, which will undergo further review before final approval. The motion received unanimous support from council members.
The meeting also included the second reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at Spirit Mountain Drive to allow for a short-term rental, contingent on owner occupancy. This change aims to facilitate the use of accessory buildings for rentals without negatively impacting the overall housing supply.
Furthermore, the council approved a short-form agreement with HDR Engineering for design services related to the North Lift Station Upgrade Project, which is essential for maintaining the city's wastewater infrastructure. The project, estimated at $500,000, will address aging components of the lift station, originally constructed over 40 years ago.
Lastly, the council discussed proposed rate increases for storm drainage and solid waste services, with a 9% increase for stormwater fees and a 4% increase for solid waste fees, both set to take effect in September. These adjustments are part of the city's efforts to ensure sustainable funding for essential services.
The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff contributions and a reminder of the next council meeting scheduled for August 6.
The council also addressed the regulation of short-term rentals, with Fritz suggesting a potential limit on the number of Airbnbs to ensure adequate housing availability for local residents. This discussion aligns with ongoing concerns about housing accessibility in the community.
In addition to housing, the council approved a preliminary plat for the senior living project, which will undergo further review before final approval. The motion received unanimous support from council members.
The meeting also included the second reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at Spirit Mountain Drive to allow for a short-term rental, contingent on owner occupancy. This change aims to facilitate the use of accessory buildings for rentals without negatively impacting the overall housing supply.
Furthermore, the council approved a short-form agreement with HDR Engineering for design services related to the North Lift Station Upgrade Project, which is essential for maintaining the city's wastewater infrastructure. The project, estimated at $500,000, will address aging components of the lift station, originally constructed over 40 years ago.
Lastly, the council discussed proposed rate increases for storm drainage and solid waste services, with a 9% increase for stormwater fees and a 4% increase for solid waste fees, both set to take effect in September. These adjustments are part of the city's efforts to ensure sustainable funding for essential services.
The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff contributions and a reminder of the next council meeting scheduled for August 6.
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