City Council Approves Controversial Senior Living Development Plan
July 16, 2024 | Cody City Council, Cody, Park County, Wyoming
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The City of Cody held a meeting on [insert date], addressing several key issues, including a public hearing on a significant water infrastructure project and a proposal for a new senior living development.
During the meeting, City Administrator Barry Cook presented an amendment to the consent calendar, which was approved unanimously. This amendment authorized the signing of a contract with Civic Plus for recreation management software, totaling $32,370.
The public hearing focused on the City of Cody's pressure reducing valve replacement and upgrade project. Philip Bowman, a city staff member, detailed the city's application for $2 million in grant funding from the Wyoming State Revolving Fund. The project aims to replace 4 to 6 pressure reducing valves in the water distribution system, with an anticipated $480,000 in principal forgiveness on the loan, reducing the city's repayment obligation to approximately $1.5 million. The application is set for review by the State Loan and Investment Board in October.
Following the public hearing, the council considered a request from Jackie Coburn to close three parking spots adjacent to the city auditorium for a wedding reception. The request was approved, allowing for a trailer smoker to be parked from July 26 to July 28.
The council then reviewed a preliminary plat for a proposed 48-unit senior living apartment development on Cougar Avenue. Mark Christiansen, representing the city planner, outlined the project, which includes four three-story buildings designated for residents aged 63 and older. The development is part of a planned unit development (PUD) process, which allows for flexibility in zoning regulations. However, concerns were raised by council members regarding the building's height, potential traffic impacts, and compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Despite staff recommendations for approval, council member Shreve expressed strong opposition, citing community concerns about the height and traffic implications, ultimately leading to a vote against the proposal.
The meeting concluded with a focus on community engagement and the importance of addressing resident concerns in future developments.
During the meeting, City Administrator Barry Cook presented an amendment to the consent calendar, which was approved unanimously. This amendment authorized the signing of a contract with Civic Plus for recreation management software, totaling $32,370.
The public hearing focused on the City of Cody's pressure reducing valve replacement and upgrade project. Philip Bowman, a city staff member, detailed the city's application for $2 million in grant funding from the Wyoming State Revolving Fund. The project aims to replace 4 to 6 pressure reducing valves in the water distribution system, with an anticipated $480,000 in principal forgiveness on the loan, reducing the city's repayment obligation to approximately $1.5 million. The application is set for review by the State Loan and Investment Board in October.
Following the public hearing, the council considered a request from Jackie Coburn to close three parking spots adjacent to the city auditorium for a wedding reception. The request was approved, allowing for a trailer smoker to be parked from July 26 to July 28.
The council then reviewed a preliminary plat for a proposed 48-unit senior living apartment development on Cougar Avenue. Mark Christiansen, representing the city planner, outlined the project, which includes four three-story buildings designated for residents aged 63 and older. The development is part of a planned unit development (PUD) process, which allows for flexibility in zoning regulations. However, concerns were raised by council members regarding the building's height, potential traffic impacts, and compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Despite staff recommendations for approval, council member Shreve expressed strong opposition, citing community concerns about the height and traffic implications, ultimately leading to a vote against the proposal.
The meeting concluded with a focus on community engagement and the importance of addressing resident concerns in future developments.
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