Submitted By
Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director
Agenda Item Title
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A Presentation and Discussion on Residential Single Family Zoning and Missing Middle Housing
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Overview
Overview
At the Village Board meeting on March 19, 2024, the Board directed staff to prepare a report and presentation on missing middle housing. This presentation will provide the Village Board with staff recommended modifications based on the recently adopted Strategic Vision for Housing Plan's recommendations and strategies. It will also provide information on a Missing Middle Housing Peer Network and Assistance Program ("Program") provided by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) and Opticos Design in which the Village has been selected to participate.
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Anticipated Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
Should the Board choose to concur with or modify staff's recommendation, staff will work on the next steps of the process, including the Missing Middle Program with Metropolitan Mayor Caucus, commissions review, and public input before returning for Board action. If the Board selects an alternative to staff's recommendation, staff will return with an implementation plan for review by the Board at a future Board meeting.
Report
On January 23, 2024, the Village Board adopted a Goals, Priorities, Key Projects, and Initiatives work plan. Within that plan, the chapter on Vibrant Diverse, Connected Neighborhoods outlines the goal of advancing affordable housing. Key projects and initiatives in achieving that goal include: (c, i) evaluating single-family zoning and missing middle housing opportunities, and (c, iii) considering additional housing types beyond ADUs and ways to allow additional units within the single-family zoning districts. This agenda item is the first step toward achieving those projects and goals.
The Strategic Vision for Housing Plan ("Housing Plan") was adopted on April 11, 2024. It provides strategies to implement the Village Board's key projects ...
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