Council sets Dec. 1 public hearings on annexation and rezoning and approves Vision Builders addendum for workforce housing

Kurt introduced a voluntary annexation west of town and the council opened and then closed a public hearing. Staff said the annexation covers roughly 36–37 acres with about 20 acres planned for initial development; the council voted to accept the voluntary annexation by resolution.

Kurt also asked the council to set public hearings for Dec. 1 on two rezoning items: (1) Trail 11th edition (lots 7–13, with staff recommending lots 7–19 be rezoned R2 multifamily), and (2) Canal second edition (lots 2–11 proposed as R1 single-family with lot 1 as multifamily). Council set both hearings for Dec. 1.

Earl presented an addendum to the sale/purchase agreement with Vision Builders that specifies initial construction of two eight-plex buildings (16 units) to qualify for workforce-housing tax credits, plans for future additional eight-plex buildings and about 23 single-family-style "core homes" north of that area. Staff told council that bids and the city’s share of related public improvements came in at about $1,248,000 (described in the addendum as 'million248'). Council approved the addendum by motion and voice vote; staff noted additional approvals (planning, board of adjustments variances) remain required.

Council discussion focused on sequencing (approval of zoning and board of adjustment items before construction) and on meeting workforce housing tax-credit requirements for unit pricing and unit counts. Staff said they will proceed with required variances and return as needed for implementation items.