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Housing Plan Advisory Committee
September 24, 2025
Committee Members Present: Chairperson Geralyn Nolan, Committee Members Ivis Garcia, Valen Cepak, Aaron Shipp, June Martin, Brian Yung
Committee Members Absent: John Nesmith
City Staff Present: Community Development Administrator
David Brower, Community Development Analyst Raney Whitwell, Community Development Analyst Frank Myers, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Planning
Administrator Chrisine Leal, Principal Planner Heather Wade, Staff Planner Ashley Klein, Staff Assistant Tiffany Romero
Call meeting to Order and consider absence request.
Chairperson Nolan called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
Hear Visitors
There were no visitors present.
Agenda Items
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
August 27, 2025
Committee Member Cepak motioned to approve the minutes, Committee Member Yung seconded the motion, the motion passed 5-0.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the implementation of top-ranked Actions in the Housing Action Plan.
Community Development Analyst Frank Myers presented visuals to the committee showcasing a variety of housing types from other communities, illustrating various possibilities. Community
Development Administrator David Brower reminded members that the committee had previously discussed increasing the diversity of housing options, particularly those that support homeownership
opportunities. He also mentioned the potential for UDO amendments, the creation of land use restrictions, and the implementation of density bonuses to encourage affordable housing development.
The committee discussed various approaches to density bonuses. Possible changes to the UDO were discussed and staff reminded the Committee that changes to the UDO, such as allowing duplexes
in various zoning districts, could not be selectively applied to certain
areas – they would be allowed by right in certain zoning districts as long as they meet the established standards and requirements.
Brower also noted that while affordable housing projects can be exempt from impact fees, they are not exempt from parkland and development fees.
Committee Member Yung suggested that if the average new home is approximately 2,000 square feet, it might be possible to encourage the construction of smaller homes by waiving or reducing
certain fees or by creating incentives for builders. Committee Member Ship added that many consumers now prefer smaller homes, as larger houses often require more maintenance.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding future meetings of the Committee.
Chairperson Nolen requested a workshop to review the committee’s top goals, explore how they align with one another, and identify strategies to effectively integrate and prioritize them.
Discussion and possible action of future agenda items.
October Fall Workshop.
Adjourn
Committee Member Martin motioned to adjourn the meeting. Committee Member Shipp seconded the motion, the motion passed 6-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:32.
Approved: Attest:
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Geralyn Nolan, Chairperson Tiffany Romero, Board Secretary