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City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 5 of 13 Public Comments — None. Councilmember Dickinson suggested this amendment to section 17.16.120(E) "If a Planned Unit Development requires a fence constructed of wood or another combustible material, a property owner may install a non-combustible fence for the portion of the fence that connects the principal structure to the side property line. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Dickinson moved to approve the ordinance as amended; Councilmember Brown seconded. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote ORDINANCE NO. 1839, SERIES 2022 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.76 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 8/7/22) Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item and asked for disclosures; seeing none she opened the public hearing. Manager Ritchie stated that in 2018, the City endorsed the Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership Regional Housing Strategy which adopted a goal of 12% permanently affordable housing in Boulder County by 2035. In June 2021, Council adopted an ordinance that requires a minimum of 12% of all new housing be deed restricted for affordable housing. The ordinance also offered options of a fee -in -lieu, acquiring off -site affordable housing, dedicate land in lieu of providing affordable housing or entering into an alternative agreement that provides equivalent affordable housing. In August 2021, Council discussed possible incentive options that could increase affordable housing. As a result, a draft ordinance is being presented which requires 30% inclusionary housing when a property is rezoned from a non-residential zone district to one that allows residential uses. The requirement for affordable housing would also apply to properties with residential uses approved through a Special Review Use, and to a General Development Plan or General Development Plan amendment with residential uses. It removes the fee -in -lieu option and requires on -site units. Approval of the ordinance does not change any existing Comprehensive Plan and Small Area Plan policies. Planning Commission does recommend approval of the ordinance with the condition for further analysis on the feasibility of the 30% requirement and consideration of additional incentives for developers.