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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes October 11, 2023 Page 6 Act, which amends Chapter 166.04151 of Florida Statutes and took effect on effect July 1, 2023. The amendment intends to streamline and incentivize affordable housing developments by preempting certain use, density, and height regulations for such qualifying developments in commercial, industrial, or mixed-use zoning districts. If a municipality has designated less than 20% of the land area within its jurisdiction for commercial or industrial use, any proposed qualifying affordable housing development must be mixed-use, as used in Fla. Stat. 166.04151(7)(f). The first change includes amending ULDR Article V to add Section 2-5.5, Affordable Housing under the Live Local Act, including: Applicability of regulations, including zoning districts and affordability commitment, development standards per Fla. Stat. 166.04151, eligibility for administrative site plan review and approval. The second change includes amending ULDR Article X to add Section 3-10.14, Multifamily Development Design Standards, including: Conformance with off-street parking, lighting, and landscape requirements, minimum living areas, setbacks, other standards, and architectural controls. The third change includes amending ULDR Article XII to modify Section 5-21.2, Definition of Terms, to provide definitions that are consistent with Fla. Stat. 166.04151. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 23-02, which: adds Section 2-5.5, Affordable Housing under the Live Local Act; adds Section 3-10.14, Multifamily Development Design Standards; and Modifies Section 5-21.2, Definition of Terms, of the City's ULDR, and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued on the intent of the proposed ordinance amendment. Christopher Schmidt, Community Development Director, addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address this item. MOTION: Mr. Curran moved to recommend a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 23-02, Ordinance Amendment which adds Section 2-5.5, affordable housing under the Live Local Act; adds Section 3-10.14, Multifamily development design standards; and modifies Section 5-21.2 Definition of Terms of the City's ULDR and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 9. Other Business Carolyn Stanley, a new member of the commission, introduced herself. 10. Adjournment Chairman Bakalla made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.