HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2021-07-27JULY 27, 2021
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City Council Chambers
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Moab, Utah 84532
Pre -Council Workshop - 5:30 pm
Employee Housing Opportunities
Discussion and possible direction
cc 7.27.2021 agenda report.pdf
exhibit a 7.27.2021 employee housing policies and projects.pdf
exhibit b 2011 pc reso on barriers to affordable housing.pdf
exhibit c barriers to ah 2019.pdf
exhibit d1
2021_crested_butte_private_property_temporary_camping_permit.pdf
exhibit d2 crested butte affordable housing emergency.pdf
exhibit d 3 websites.pdf
exhibit d4 ouray emergency ordinance.pdf
Regular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
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Administrative Reports
City Manager Updates
ARPA Follow -up
Walnut Lane Update
Mayor and Council Reports
Approval of Minutes
July 13, 2021, Regular Meeting
min -cc -2021 -07 -13 draft.pdf
Old Business
Update on UDOT and the US -191 Highway Widening Project
update on udot and the us -191 highway widening project agenda
summary.pdf
New Business
Unified Transportation Master Plan Public Engagement Process
Presentation
tmp public engagement agenda summary.pdf
Proposed Resolution 26 -2021: A Resolution Approving The Plat Amendment Of
Property Located At 382 West Care Campus Drive, And 356 West Care Campus
Drive, Moab UT 84532, and Right -Of-Way Realignment.
Briefing and possible action
mrh expansion plat amendment petition cc agenda summary
072721.pdf
exhibit 1 draft resolution 26 -2021 mrh expansion plat amendment
petitiont 072721.pdf
exhibit 2 vicinity map mrh expansion plat amendment 072721.pdf
exhibit 3 recorded county plat mrh expansion plat amendment
072721.pdf
exhibit 4 draft survey plat mrh expansion plat amendment
072721.pdf
exhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdf
Grantwell Partnership Proposal
Briefing and possible action
grantwell agenda summary.pdf
grantwell overview.pdf
grantwell loi.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
One or more Council members may participate remotely
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the
meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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JULY 27, 2021PRE-COUNCIL WORKSHOP 5:30 P.M.REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS **MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO ARE VACCINATED. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNVACCINATED. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED.City Council Chambers217 East Center StreetMoab, Utah 84532Pre-Council Workshop - 5:30 pmEmployee Housing OpportunitiesDiscussion and possible directioncc 7.27.2021 agenda report.pdfexhibit a 7.27.2021 employee housing policies and projects.pdfexhibit b 2011 pc reso on barriers to affordable housing.pdfexhibit c barriers to ah 2019.pdfexhibit d1 2021_crested_butte_private_property_temporary_camping_permit.pdfexhibit d2 crested butte affordable housing emergency.pdfexhibit d 3 websites.pdfexhibit d4 ouray emergency ordinance.pdfRegular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceCitizens to Be HeardIf you do not plan to attend in person but would still like to submit written comments for the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the meeting, please fill out the form found here: https://bit.ly/citizenstobeheardYou must submit your comments by 7:00 PM on the date of the
meeting. Please limit your comments to 400 words.
Administrative Reports
City Manager Updates
ARPA Follow -up
Walnut Lane Update
Mayor and Council Reports
Approval of Minutes
July 13, 2021, Regular Meeting
min -cc -2021 -07 -13 draft.pdf
Old Business
Update on UDOT and the US -191 Highway Widening Project
update on udot and the us -191 highway widening project agenda
summary.pdf
New Business
Unified Transportation Master Plan Public Engagement Process
Presentation
tmp public engagement agenda summary.pdf
Proposed Resolution 26 -2021: A Resolution Approving The Plat Amendment Of
Property Located At 382 West Care Campus Drive, And 356 West Care Campus
Drive, Moab UT 84532, and Right -Of-Way Realignment.
Briefing and possible action
mrh expansion plat amendment petition cc agenda summary
072721.pdf
exhibit 1 draft resolution 26 -2021 mrh expansion plat amendment
petitiont 072721.pdf
exhibit 2 vicinity map mrh expansion plat amendment 072721.pdf
exhibit 3 recorded county plat mrh expansion plat amendment
072721.pdf
exhibit 4 draft survey plat mrh expansion plat amendment
072721.pdf
exhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdf
Grantwell Partnership Proposal
Briefing and possible action
grantwell agenda summary.pdf
grantwell overview.pdf
grantwell loi.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
One or more Council members may participate remotely
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the
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Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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JULY 27, 2021PRE-COUNCIL WORKSHOP 5:30 P.M.REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS **MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO ARE VACCINATED. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNVACCINATED. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED.City Council Chambers217 East Center StreetMoab, Utah 84532Pre-Council Workshop - 5:30 pmEmployee Housing OpportunitiesDiscussion and possible directioncc 7.27.2021 agenda report.pdfexhibit a 7.27.2021 employee housing policies and projects.pdfexhibit b 2011 pc reso on barriers to affordable housing.pdfexhibit c barriers to ah 2019.pdfexhibit d1 2021_crested_butte_private_property_temporary_camping_permit.pdfexhibit d2 crested butte affordable housing emergency.pdfexhibit d 3 websites.pdfexhibit d4 ouray emergency ordinance.pdfRegular City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.Call to Order and Pledge of AllegianceCitizens to Be HeardIf you do not plan to attend in person but would still like to submit written comments for the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the meeting, please fill out the form found here: https://bit.ly/citizenstobeheardYou must submit your comments by 7:00 PM on the date of the meeting. Please limit your comments to 400 words. Administrative ReportsCity Manager UpdatesARPA Follow -upWalnut Lane UpdateMayor and Council ReportsApproval of MinutesJuly 13, 2021, Regular Meetingmin-cc -2021 -07 -13 draft.pdfOld BusinessUpdate on UDOT and the US -191 Highway Widening Projectupdate on udot and the us -191 highway widening project agenda summary.pdfNew BusinessUnified Transportation Master Plan Public Engagement ProcessPresentationtmp public engagement agenda summary.pdfProposed Resolution 26 -2021: A Resolution Approving The Plat Amendment Of Property Located At 382 West Care Campus Drive, And 356 West Care Campus Drive, Moab UT 84532, and Right -Of-Way Realignment.Briefing and possible actionmrh expansion plat amendment petition cc agenda summary 072721.pdfexhibit 1 draft resolution 26 -2021 mrh expansion plat amendment petitiont 072721.pdfexhibit 2 vicinity map mrh expansion plat amendment 072721.pdfexhibit 3 recorded county plat mrh expansion plat amendment 072721.pdfexhibit 4 draft survey plat mrh expansion plat amendment 072721.pdfexhibit 5 state code 10 -9a -608.pdfGrantwell Partnership ProposalBriefing and possible action
grantwell agenda summary.pdf
grantwell overview.pdf
grantwell loi.pdf
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab
Adjournment
One or more Council members may participate remotely
Special Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations during this meeting should notify the Recorder ’s Office at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259 -5121 at least three (3) working days prior to the
meeting.
Check our website for updates at: www.moabcity.org
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Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: July 27, 2021
Title: Discussion and Possible Direction - Employee Housing Opportunities
Attachment(s):
Exhibit A: Project/Policy Matrix
Exhibit B: 2011 Barriers to Affordable Housing Resolution by Planning Commission
Exhibit C: 2018/19 Barriers to Affordable Housing Analysis
Exhibit D: Links to Ouray and Crested Butte Emergency Camping/RV websites
Introduction:
As we have all become aware, Moab City has a true shortage of employee housing.
Businesses have had to reduce hours due to the lack of employees. Employers such as
the city and the hospital have difficulty hiring employees due to a lack of housing. Moab
is not the only place grappling with this problem. We do not have the supply of housing ,
and land and housing prices have escalated significantly over the last few years. This
purpose of this report is to explore options for short, medium, and long-term projects and
policies to alleviate the current crisis. There is no quick fix that will solve the employee
housing issues we have in Moab.
We need to consider all options available to us. This is a high-level look at options. The
policies and programs discussed are intended to be wide-ranging and not all of them may
be practical for a city of our size and resources (both financial and staffing). The purpose
of the work session is to discuss potential solutions and have the City Council give
the staff direction on how to proceed.
Background:
This is not a new issue to Moab. Moab has grown into a major recreational mecca that
appeals to many different users. The growth in tourism has been significant over the last
20 years. In 2011, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 12-2011 prioritizing the
removal of regulatory barriers to affordable housing (Exhibit B). Another analysis of
regulatory barriers was conducted in 2018-19 timeframe (Exhibit C).
In 2017-2019, significant work was done by the Planning Commission and City Council
to provide incentives and opportunities for affordable/employee housing. These efforts
included:
• BAE Economic Study Part 1 and Part 2
• Planned Affordable Housing Ordinance (PAD)
• Employee housing requirement for new Overnight Accommodations (WAHOO)
• Walnut Lane Purchase
• Simplified ADU Process
These were important, forward-thinking initiatives to provide
opportunities/incentives for Employee Housing. It is now time to reassess these
tools, make modifications as necessary and add new tools to deal with our current
Employee Housing needs. The tools adopted in 2019 are worthy of review and
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modification. The BAE reports used 2017 numbers, which are now very outdated. The
Planned Affordable Housing (PAD) Ordinance could be amended to function better. The
WAHOO provided some employee units and provided funding to the City’s affordable
housing fund, which has been largely dedicated to the development of Walnut Lane.
Shortly after the adoption of the WAHOO, the city decided not to allow new overnight
accommodations in any zone in Moab, thereby shutting down the revenue source. The
development of Walnut Lane has been delayed due to lack of performance of the
manufacturer for the Phase 1 units. Increased materials cost has played a major role in
that lack of performance. As a part of this initiative, the City can review these policies and
ordinances and make changes to make them more effective.
Existing Issues/Trends:
There are some current trends that are of concern and may be impediments to employee
housing. Those include:
• Land and housing costs
• Land Availability
• Pressure for higher density housing in the R-3 without any requirement for
employee or otherwise deed-restricted units
• Existing trailer parks and the existing employee housing stock are experiencing
pressure to redevelop into high-end townhomes targeted at second homeowners.
• Businesses have been deeply impacted by the lack of employee housing. One
business owner likely does not have the ability to provide emp loyee housing
themselves (other than owners who own multiple businesses)
• The city has limited financial resources to provide incentives such as the Vail
Indeed program.
Target Audiences
Our current lack of housing is impacting businesses and organizations in that housing is
not available for employees. Because of that, we are calling these initiatives to move
forward as Employee Housing. Employees consist of several target audiences,
including:
1. Temporary Housing – housing for those moving to town for work, but do not yet
have housing, homeless individuals, and temporary seasonal employees
2. Seasonal Employees - outdoor adventure employees and some hotel and food
service employees
3. Lower Income year-round employees who may qualify for deed restricted
housing for very low and low income – service workers (hotels and motels), store
clerks, lower wage types of jobs
4. Year-round employees that make over the maximum income levels for deed
restricted housing, but are still not earning enough to afford housing
5. Year-round employees who are considered “missing middle” – permanent full-
time employees and residents that may be able to afford a home in a “normal”
market, but cannot afford one in or around Moab – government, school, hospital,
and emergency services employees
Project/Policy Matrix
Attached as Exhibit A is a spreadsheet with potential project/policy ideas to address
employee housing. This is certainly not an exhaustive list and additional ideas are
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welcome. For each policy/program is a project description, audience targeted, pros and
cons/impediments, potential funding needs, and timeframe for implementation. Many of
the ideas would involve zoning changes that may take several months for approval.
Those changes may lead the way for more actual construction of employee units.
Realistically, many of the ideas may take 2 or more years to see any real change in
Employee Housing numbers.
Strategies for Moving Forward
Once the City Council gives the staff direction to move forward with various initiatives to
be pursued, we need to come up with strategy approaches to use for the changes.
Some ideas include:
• Involve the business community – what are they willing to support and will they
be able to provide financial resources to a possible public/private project.
• RV parking could be implemented through a Temporary Zoning Ordinance, or
some type of emergency ordinance, that could be seasonal from April-November.
• Collaborate with the Business Community to build more units or contribute to
Walnut Lane or other affordable housing projects.
• Working Group to include realtors, developers, business owners, P lanning
Commissioners, City Council members, and citizens at large
Questions for City Council
Based on the information in this staff report and in the work session discussion on July
27th, the staff is looking for some direction from City Council as to how to proceed and
what projects/policies should be pursued. Some of the questions that may help with that
determination may be:
• What is the priority(ies)?
• Is there low hanging fruit that we should move forward with right away?
• What are we trying to solve within the next 60 days? 1-year? 2-years?
Potential Project/Policy Zoning/Policy/Project Description Target Group Pros Cons/Impediments Timeframe Comments
ADU changes Zoning
Amend ADU regs to consider
reductions in
setbacks/building height, etc.All categories
Low hanging fruit - this is already
in the process and can be
accomplished fairly easily
Reduced setback and building
height changes may be
objectionable to neighbors 6 months
Changes have to be made to the ADU
ordinance due to state law anyway.
Planning Commission is currently working
on this
Code amendments to allow tiny
homes and a tiny home village Zoning
Allow tiny homes, camp park
homes, etc in some Zoning
Districts All categories
There are more and more
manufacturers that are building
tiny homes and tiny home
villages. Affordable
Building Code Compliance,
Management
6 months for code
changes, unknown
for actual projects
Evaluate vacant properties and
consider changes in zoning to allow
employee housing.Zoning
Could be an overlay or a form of
PUD All categories
Control over where the employee
housing goes
Zoning map amendments can be
difficult. Won't see results for
several years
8 months for code
change. Over 2
years for a real
project
Consider allowing 4 stories for
Employee housing in some zones (R-
4 and C-4)Zoning
Could be an overlay. Designate
specific parcels? Only allow if
deed restricted?All categories
Could provide incentives needed
to make projects feasible.
There are currently no 4-story
structures in Moab. Could be
objectionable. Does fire have
apparatus to serve 4 floors?
Code Change - 6
months
Allow Bunkhouses/Dormitories in
some zones Zoning
These types of uses are not
explicitly allowed in the current
code.
Seasonal, low
income
May help outdoor activity
businesses or large employers to
house Seasonal employees.
Facilitates shuttle service
Would need to address Building
Code concerns. May be
inconsistent with our existing
neighborhoods 6 months
Amend the PAD and allow it in the
R-2 Zone Zoning
The PAD has not been used,
other than for Walnut Lane.
Need to clarify language and
consider changing parking
requirements. Make the PAD a
permitted Use
Seasonal, low
income qualifying
for income deed
restriction
Allows consideration of higher
density in the R-2, income deed
restricted
Neighborhood Objection.
Reduction in Parking may be
objectionable.6 months
Amend parking requirements for
Employee housing Zoning
Parking can be a limiting factor
in development of employee
housing All categories
May make some projects more
feasible.
Not enough parking creating
neighborhood impact 8 months
R-3 Density Zoning
At this time, R-3 allows over 20
units/acre without any
requirements for affordability.
Discuss changes to the base
density and incentives for
employee housing
Missing Middle,
Year-round
residents
Will help to provide employee
units. Takes some pressure off of
the R-3 Zoned properties that are
being reused for luxury second
homes. May help with rising
property values based on current
zoning
Density is always controversial.
Some property owner may see
this as a "downzone."
8 months for code
change.
Allowing density alone does not guarantee
employee housing. This has been
demonstrated throughout the Country. It
allows property values to be based highest
possible density, without affordability
consideration.
RVs as temporary, emergency
housing Policy
Allow RVs to be parked, off
street, in residential neighbor
hoods. Could include camping
(tents). Would be seasonal April-
November. TZO?
Could be a stop gap for our
current crisis situation. Could be
done quickly.
Not a long term solution. Building
and health code issues ASAP
Examples are Ouray and Crested Butte.
Staff has researched those "emergency"
provisions.
Short term employee RV park in C-
4. Policy
Allow an owner of a
commercial parcel to use their
property for employee housing.
Either permanently, or as a
short term measure until more
units are constructed. Consider
allowing these parks to convert
to overnight RV parks in the
future, or not
Seasonal, low
income, Temporary
Could be a stop gap for our
current crisis situation. Would not
have to be a permanent Code
Change. Provides a short term
solution.
Building Code/Health
Department Issues 3 months
Some large commercial landowners may
be willing to look at this as a temporary use
of vacant land.
Enforce illegal nightly rentals in
residential zones Policy
There are likely many nightly
rentals happening now that are
not licensed or allowed in the
residential zones. Some are
"grandfathered" as Established
OAs, but many are not
Year-round full time
employees
Allow more of our older housing
stock to be used as permanent
residences or long term rentals
The City cannot use nightly rental
housing websites (Air BnB, VRBO,
Vacasa) to check for violations.
Time consuming for enforcement
staff. Objectionable to those who
currently operate illegal OAs Would require a change in State Law
Consider a housing
mitigation/replacement program Policy leading to Zoning
When someone comes in with a
new project that displaces
existing employee housing, they
could have to pay a fee into the
City's housing fund, or replace
the affordable units on-site or
off-site
Low-Income year-
round employees
May reduce loss of current
affordable housing with second
homes
Would need legal input and likely
an update of the BAE Studies
based on today's conditions. May
seem burdensome to developers 1-year Salt Lake City has such a program.
Possible acquisition of property and
doing a public/private employee
housing project Policy/Project
There are some larger parcels
that may be a great location for
Employee Housing, but is not
affordable in today's market All Categories
May be necessary for a project to
be economically feasible
The City does not currently have
funding or staff to contribute to
this option 2-years+
Purchase of homes and rent out
bedrooms to employees Project
Temporary Housing,
Seasonal Housing,
Homeless
Allows the City to recruit
employees. They could stay until
they find a more permanent
residence
The City lacks funding for
purchase of housing.
Management may be a burden 2-years+
Provide Transportation to/from
employee housing area to the
commercial downtown area Project
Transportation in the form of
shuttles or carpools so that out
of town employees don't have
to have cars to get to work.
Low-Income year-
round employees,
Seasonal employees
Reduces traffic, helps to eliminate
the need for a car
Costs may be high and may not
be feasible based on ridership 1-year
The City has committed to working with
UDOT on a trial shuttle for 3 years. This
project could fill this need.
Vail In-deed type of program Policy
This would allow homeowners
to voluntarily restrict their
property for locals only
Year-round full time
employees
Could guarantee that locals
continue to live in a home
The city does not have funding to
offer compensation for the deed
restriction, as is done in Vail.2-years plus
Simplify Deed Restrictions Policy
Prepare user guides to deed
restricted housing. Develop a
Deed Restriction requiring local
occupancy of units All categories
Takes the mystery our of deed
restrictions. Allows another
option for a local residency
requirement that may be not as
objectionable to developers Will take staff time
This should probably be done whether or
not any other policy or zoning changes
occur.
Develop a program for local
businesses to pay into a housing
fund Policy
The money could go to
completion of Walnut Lane, or
as financial assistance to
another employee housing
project All categories
Many local businesses do not
have to means to provide to their
own employee housing, but
would like to contribute to the
building of employee housing
May be complicated to develop a
program and administer 1-year
Use some ARPA funds for Walnut
Lane Policy/Project
Due to a rise in material costs
and lack of workers, Walnut
Lane has become more
expensive than the original
proformas All categories
Helps to make the project more
feasible and may speed the
development of it.
There are projects that qualify for
ARPA funding that may be a
higher priority 1-year
Use some ARPA funds to establish a
financial assistance program.Policy
Some projects may need some
financial help to be feasible.
Could work with Social Service
agencies.
Homeless/Seasonal/
low income
Helps to make the project more
feasible and may speed the
development of it.
There are other projects that
qualify for ARPA funding that are
a higher priority. Could be
complicated to develop and
administer the program 1-3 years
Page 1 of 2 Resolution #12 -2011
CITY OF MOAB
RESOLUTION #12-2011
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRIORITIZED LIST OF REGULATORY BARRIERS TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IDENTIFIED IN THE MOAB MUNICIPAL CODE AND REFERRED
TO COUNCIL BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, in 2009 the Grand County Council and Moab City Council recognized the growing
need for affordable housing in both jurisdictions and unanimously adopted ''The Grand County
and Moab Affordable Housing Plan (''The Plan") as an addendum to the respect ive General
Plans; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the adoption of the Plan, the City of Moab Planning Commission
(''The Commission") has been directed to review the land use and development titles of the
Moab Municipal Code, specifically Titles 15, Buildings and Construction, 16, Subdivisions, and
17, Zoning; to identify regulatory barriers to affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, in several duly advertised public meetings, the Commission discussed various
regulations and determined that the listed development pr ovisions, below, should be prioritized
for the impact on the affordability of housing; and
WHEREAS, the Commission held a duly advertised public workshop on May 19, 2011
to hear and consider testimony from residents about the identified barriers; and
WHEREAS, in a duly advertised public meeting on June 23, 2011, the Commission accepted the
prioritized list of barriers (''The List'') and directed Staff to draft a resolution to the Moab City Council
(''The Council") requesting acceptance of the List; and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of Resolution No. 09 -2011, the Commission determined that the issues
described below have the greatest impact on development of affordable housing in the City of Moab:
1. Lot size
2. Lot width
3. Minimum home size
4. Secondary dwelling regulations
5. Density
6a. Densities in PUD
6b. Densities in MPD
7. Open space requirements for apartments
8. Excessive street widths
9. Setbacks
10. Height restrictions
11. Inflexible sidewalk standards
12. Lack of inclusionary zoning
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council (''The Council") reviewed the list of barriers in a public meeting
held on June 28, 2011 and with the adoption of Resolution #12 -2011, concur with the Planning
Commission that the List will facilitate the generation of code amendments that will allow greater
development of housing for all of Moab residents.
Page 2 of 2 Resolution #12 -2011
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL that the List of Barriers
to Affordable Housing is hereby Accepted by the Council,
AND, the Council hereby directs the Commission to develop and propose legislation amending the Moab
Municipal Code to provide housing for all economic levels.
City Council on June 28, 2011. .
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majorityrVote of the
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David L. Sakrison, Mayor
Rachel Ellison, City Recorder
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Potential Barriers to Affordable Housing
Zoning and other land use regulations at the local level may inhibit the provision of a variety of
affordable housing options. However, such regulations are not the only factors affecting
housing prices. A multitude of factors and forces contribute to housing price and availability,
including labor and material costs, availability of financing for buyers and developers, land
values, changes in population, demographics, migration, and other local economic factors such
as unemployment rates and income. Consumer preferences and expectations related to
housing size, quality, and amenities, as well as federal or state priorities and corresponding
policies may also contribute to the availability of specific types of housing.
Because there are a number of variables contributing to housing cost, it is important to
recognize that the absence of regulation will not necessarily create housing affordability. In
places like Moab, where production costs and housing demand are both high, a townhouse on
a small lot or an apartment may still be out of reach for a working family. A multitude of factors
contribute to housing price and availability, thus a variety of programmatic and financing
mechanisms will also need to be employed to truly promote affordable housing development.
It is important to note that land use regulations do not exclusively produce costs and barriers:
most regulations were created for the public good and in order to maintain a high standard of
development. Whereas reasonable regulations can ensure the health and safety of residents of
a community, excessive regulation may artificially elevate housing prices without an equal
increase in benefits.
Potential Barriers to Affordable Housing
1. Land Supply
2. Lot Requirements, Setbacks, and Density- Land Use Regulations
3. Housing Types- Planning and Design
4. Infrastructure and Development Standards
5. Parking Standards
6. Landscaping, Buffering, and Parkland and Open Space Dedication
7. Fees
8. Funding
9. Other Barriers
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Land Supply
There are several regulations that may impact the availability of land that is available for
residential development. The most apparent way in which land supply for residential
development is limited is the failure to zone enough land to accommodate estimated
population growth. Commercial or industrial uses, and even low-impact, low-density residential
uses may be preferred due to their ability to produce revenue while requiring minimum
amounts of services in return. Land zoned for medium and high density residential
development may be limited, though demand for high density housing types may be great.
Though a parcel of land may be zoned for residential development, it does not follow that the
land can be developed or will be immediately used for that purpose. Often, residentially zoned
land is engaged in another productive use which the owner may not give up for years or
possibly decades. The land may also have certain environmental constraints that would
preclude residential development. Additional barriers may exist within the zoning ordinance
that may act to discourage development of the land to its fullest potential, or to the density for
which it is zoned. Therefore, it is possible for a zoning map to appear to provide adequate
opportunities for residential development when in reality limited or no immediate
opportunities exist.
Land Use Regulations
Minimum setbacks, including front, side, and rear setback requirements may contribute to
larger lot sizes, and may act as a kind of secondary density limit. Side yards provide functional
and emergency access to backyards, and front yards act as a transitional space to separate
private from public space. However, in some cases front and side yard setback requirements
are in excess of what is needed to provide access and/or privacy. Height restrictions, street
widths, and parking requirements can all lead to low land use efficiencies and, ultimately, high
land costs. The City of Moab and Grand County have taken steps to remove barriers to
affordable housing in their respective land use codes. Examples include: streamlining the
development review process, reducing buffer requirements between subdivisions, removing
open space requirements, expanding accessory dwelling unit opportunities, decreasing
minimum lot and building sizes, and improving code enforcement.
Planning and Design
While land use regulations govern development at the community and site-specific scales,
developers and architects retain a tremendous amount of discretion in how they utilize
available land and establish building footprints. Like many other parts of the United States, the
Moab Area is dominated by single family detached dwellings situated on large lots. The
development community can effect positive change by shifting its focus from a sprawling
development typology to one that is more compact, efficient, and affordable. Smaller lots,
attached dwellings, and more modest living spaces are cheaper to build and maintain. Compact
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development also leads to reduced transportation costs for residents, and lower infrastructure
costs for developers and local governments.
Infrastructure and Development Standards
Many jurisdictions use uniform development requirements, regardless of the type or density of
the development. Standards may require excessively wide streets, which are often thought to
be necessary for emergency vehicle access. However, wider streets may cost more to build and
maintain, and may also increase the volume of storm water, thus necessitating more significant
storm water management systems. They will also require pipes and other underground utilities
to extend for longer distances at greater expense. Where wider streets are required, the costs
will inevitably be passed on to the buyer.
The amount of land available for development may be limited by sewer and water access.
Where no water or sewer service is available, larger lot sizes are typically required in order to
provide enough space for a septic tank, drain field, and adequate separation distance from an
onsite water system. This will ultimately result in fewer housing units and greater land expense
for the buyer. Where a developer is required to install public or shared sewer and water, the
price of this infrastructure is typically passed on to the buyer. In some cases, development is
not possible or must be delayed due to insufficient capacity at local waste treatment facilities.
Sidewalks can provide safe access for pedestrians to a variety of locations, increasing the
likelihood that residents will walk rather than drive to nearby destinations. Traditional
sidewalks are a vital element of any downtown or walkable community. However, they are
unfortunately expensive for developers to install and for homeowners to maintain and replace.
In highly rural settings with minimum foot traffic and few commercial or recreational
destinations within walking distance, the provision of sidewalks on both sides of the street may
increase costs without an equal increase in benefits.
Parking Standards
Moab requires a per-unit parking requirement that is in excess of what a typical household
would be expected to use, or may impose minimum stall widths on all parking spaces which are
much larger than necessary for most vehicles. Because surface parking is a land intensive use,
parking requirements will probably have the most significant impact on housing prices in places
where land values are very high. Excessive parking requirements will increase impervious
surface area, which may increase the need for storm water management, which in turn, further
increases the costs of development. Parking requirements may also vary depending on housing
type. Often townhouses, apartments, and other multi-family dwelling types, which are typically
some of the most affordable housing options within a community, are required to provide as
much, or even more parking as single-family detached housing units. Such regulation runs
counter to national trends, which indicate that low-income households on average have fewer
cars and make fewer trips than do moderate- and high-income households.
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Landscaping, Buffering, and Parkland and Open Space Dedication
Buffering may be required in inappropriate or unnecessary locations, such as between different
residential uses or housing types. In some cases, certain residential uses are singled out with
buffering requirements while others are not. Required buffers may be exceptionally wide, or
may require excessive amounts and types of plantings. Jurisdictions may also require
significant parkland or open space dedication in excess of what is necessary for the community
or the development, or in a manner that is not compliant with the Moab’s Planning Code.
Fees
Review or impact fees are typically one-time fees applicable to new construction. According to
HUD, flat impact fees are often applied uniformly across a municipality, regardless of housing
types, value, or realistic estimates of impact. This method has the effect of placing a greater
share of the burden on smaller housing units, even though these housing units will generally
create less of an impact than do larger housing units. HUD describes this as a “’regressive
effect; that is, flat fees fall disproportionately on those with lower incomes than with higher
ones.
Funding
Funding a project is often one of the most difficult aspects of affordable housing. Development
teams work tirelessly to make projects “pencil out,” and rely heavily on outside funding from
grants, loans, direct and indirect subsidies, and private donors to get a development to the
point of breaking ground. Grand County and the City of Moab provide incentives to developers
in the form of density bonuses, impact fee waivers, and relaxed site controls, but lower returns
on investment (ROIs) associated with below market rate housing remains a commonly cited
impediment. Many affordable housing experts suggest that direct financial support from public
funds needs to play a larger role in facilitating the development of new units. Indeed, in many
instances, affordable housing will not be constructed without it.
Other Barriers
Overall, many of these potential barriers represent a lack of flexibility in regulations. Overly
prescriptive regulations, which may limit the ability of the developer to work with unique site
limitations, respond to local preferences and demand, or select the most cost-effective
development plan, may be partially responsible for increasingly unaffordable housing prices.
Some regulations may not produce the types of housing or communities that people want, or
that local residents would hope to see in their communities.
In addition to traditional land use and zoning barriers, other regulations may also have an
impact on the availability of affordable housing. Availability and ease of transportation is
another factor that may contribute to cost of living. In places like Moab where public
transportation is not available, households are essentially forced to rely on private
transportation. While private transportation is convenient, the cost of purchasing, insuring,
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maintaining, and fueling a private vehicle may quickly place a significant strain on household
finances. In remote locations, costs may also be augmented by the long distances that are
necessary to travel in order to reach work, school, daycare, the grocery store, or other
important destinations. The lack of public transportation in less urbanized areas may thus
impact the ability of a household to afford decent housing.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 1 of 3
OVERVIEW: The Town Council of the Town Crested Butte declared an affordable housing emergency
June 7, 2021 because the current lack of available, affordable workforce housing is threatening the
livelihood and character of the Town, its citizens, and its businesses. Under this order, the Town Manager
has authorized:
• Town permitted tent camping behind a privacy fence on the side, or rear yards, for the local workforce, on
all residentially zoned private property for within the Town of Crested Butte until October 15, 2021.
• Town permitted transient mobile homes, for the local workforce, may be occupied on residentially zoned
private property within the Town continuously until October 15, 2021;
DEFINITIONS:
Local Workforce means persons that are employed by a governmental entity, business, non-for-profit
physically located within Gunnison County.
Private residential property means any real property that is not public property located with Town of
Crested Butte’s residential zone districts.
Public property means any real property, public right-of-way, public park, recreation area or other area
owned, leased or under the control of the Town or other public entity.
Transient Mobile Home also referred to as a travel camper, camper, camp trailer, travel trailer,
recreational vehicle, or motor home, means a living unit designed for temporary occupancy as moved
from place to place, often a recreational abode or vehicle, with or without sanitary facilities, and
equipped or constructed for repeated travel by wheels upon highways or roads; or which is a bus, truck,
car or other motor vehicle converted for sleeping or overnight habitation
TENT CAMPING: Town permitted tent camping will be allowed behind a privacy fence on the side, or
rear yards, for the local workforce, on all residentially zoned private property for within the Town of
Crested Butte until October 15, 2021. The tents shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or the
first floor of an adjoining property. The tent location shall ensure the privacy of the camper, passerby,
and neighbor.
TRANSIENT MOBILE HOME OCCUPANCY : Town permitted transient mobile homes, for the local
workforce, may be occupied on residentially zoned private property within the Town continuously until
October 15, 2021. Transient mobile homes must be parked in designated parking spots, on private
property, in compliance with the property’s approved site plan. Transient mobile homes may not be
parked in public property, including the public right-of-way.
TRANSFERRAL OF OCCUPANT: If the property owner wishes to transfer the permit from a
previous occupant to a new occupant, a new application must be submitted to the Town.
PERMIT FEE: There is no fee associated with acquiring a Temporary Camping Permit.
DISPLAY: The camping occupant must display the Town issued Permit on their tent, or vehicle
dashboard while on-site.
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 2 of 3
DURATION: The Temporary Camping permit will expire on October 15, 2021.
CONDITIONS OF SITE APPROVAL:
• All sites must adhere to guidelines of occupant safety. This means the property owner agrees to provide
access to basic hygiene facilities (bathroom, shower), access to water, and an environment free from
potentially harmful physical hazards.
• The Transient Mobile Home site follows the property’s approved site plan and existing ordinances for an
appropriate parking spot, and shall not interfere with a motorist’s line of sight for entering or leaving the
public right-of-way.
• The tent site must be behind a privacy fence in a rear, or side yard, not visible from the public right-of-way,
and must be considerate of the privacy of the camper, passerby, and the first floor of the adjoining
properties.
CONDITIONS OF CAMPING OCCUPANT APPROVAL:
The camping occupant agrees to provide proof of current or future employment within Gunnison
County. Examples include: pay stubs, a letter from an employer, or proof of an active job offer
for upcoming employment
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The camping occupant agrees to adhere to the rules of the property owner and to the common
courtesies of a neighbor.
Please note: The Town reserves the right to rescind a permit if:
1. Evidence is presented which would have justified denial of the permit in the original
application (i.e. falsifying employment information)
2. The tent or transient mobile home has fallen into a state of disrepair and has become a
public nuisance;
3. The tent or transient mobile home has created a disturbance in the neighborhood due to the
manner in which it has been used;
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 3 of 3
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Property Owner Name___________________
Site Physical Address______________________ Owner Physical Address_________________
Owner Mailing Address _______________________ Email_____________________________
Camp Site Type : □ Transient Mobile Home □ Tent
Quantity: Transient Mobile Home ___ Tent ___
Brief Description of Site
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
For Property Owner to confirm (must check to be approved)
□ I will provide a site with access to hygiene, water, and a safe environment
□ I currently have an occupant interested in my site
□ I do not have a current occupant in mind, but am willing to make my property available
□ I understand if I am part of an HOA, I will also need HOA approval
By submitting this application, I have reviewed the conditions of approval and will abide by the
conditions.
Property Owner Signature_____________________________ Date_________________
Submit application to planning@crestedbutte-co.gov or drop off in the drop box at Town
Hall, attn: Planning
For office use only: Approved_____ Denied_____ Reason________________________
Approval Signature__________________________ Date_________________
TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 4 of 3
CAMPING OCCUPANT INFORMATION
Name________________________
Phone_______________________ Email________________________
Occupancy Type: □ Transient Mobile Home □ Tent
Vehicle License Plate State___________ License Plate Number__________________
Employer_______________________ Employer Contact Name______________________
Employer Address_________________________________
Employer Phone____________________ Employer Email_______________________
□ I have included proof of my employment in the Gunnison Valley
By submitting this application, I have reviewed the conditions of approval and will abide by the
conditions.
Camping Occupant Signature _____________________________
Date_________________
Affordable Housing Emergency
Private Property Camping
As part of the Affordable Housing Emergency, the Town of Crested Butte is
allowing tent and RV (aka transient mobile home) camping on private
property.
OVERVIEW: The Town Council of the Town Crested Butte declared an affordable
housing emergency June 7, 2021 because the current lack of available, affordable
workforce housing is threatening the livelihood and character of the Town, its
citizens, and its businesses. Under this order, the Town Manager has authorized:
• Town permitted tent camping behind a privacy fence on the side, or rear
yards, for the local workforce, on all residentially zoned private property for
within the Town of Crested Butte until October 15, 2021.
• Town permitted transient mobile homes, for the local workforce, may be
occupied on residentially zoned private property within the Town
continuously until October 15, 2021;
Application Instructions
All interested parties must complete the Temporary Camping Permit
Application. Please see application for submission instructions.
For Properties with a known Occupant: The application must be filled out with both
the Property Owner Information, as well as the Camping Occupant Information.
Please see the Application for further details.
Please Note: The Town of Crested Butte will be keeping a database of owners who
are willing to make their property available, as well as potential campers who are
seeking a property.
For Property Owners desiring to make their property available to an occupant in
need: Please fill out the Property Owner Information section of the application. If
you have a camper or temporary mobile home that you would like to make
available to an occupant in need, we encourage you to do so!
For potential Camping Occupants seeking a property to camp: Please fill out the
Camping Occupant Information section of the application.
We will do our best to match interested campers with available properties. If you
have questions or suggestions, please contact planning@crestedbute-co.gov, or call
970-349-5338 ext.112
Application:
2021 CB Private Property Temporary Camping Permit
Exhibit D3 Websites
Crested Butte website for emergency housing
https://www.crestedbutte-co.gov/index.asp?SEC=834B4E59-189A-4E46-8832-
5813CED355A2&Type=B_BASIC
News article Crested Butte
https://coloradosun.com/2021/06/21/affordable-housing-mountains-crested-butte-emergency-
declaration/
AGENDA
OURAY CITY COUNCIL
June 29, 2021 2pm
IN-PERSON MEETING – ALL PUBLIC WHO WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK SHOULD
ATTEND IN-PERSON
320 6th Ave. – Massard Auditorium
ZOOM MEETING (FOR LISTENING PURPOSES ONLY)
https://zoom.us/j/9349389230
Meeting ID: 934 938 9230 Passcode: 491878
Or dial: 408 638 0968 or 669 900 6833
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Meeting – 2pm
Changes to this agenda can be found on the bulletin board at City Hall
Electronic copies of the Council Packet are available on the City website at www.cityofouray.com. A hard copy of the Packet is also available at the Administrative Office for interested citizens.
Action may be taken on any agenda item
Notice is hereby given that a majority or quorum of the Planning Commission, Community Development Committee, Beautification Committee, and/or Parks and Recreation Committee may be present at the
above noticed City Council meeting to discuss any or all of the matters on the agenda below for Council consideration
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CITIZENS’ COMMUNICATION
5. ACTION ITEM
a. Consideration of Emergency Ordinance 4, Series 2021 – Temporary Allowance of Workforce Recreational Vehicle
Camping on Private Property
b. Discussion and Possible Action on Temporary Short-term Rental Restrictions
6. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF OURAY
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
A STANDALONE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OURAY
ALLOWING FOR TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPING
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING WITHIN
THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OURAY THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2021.
WHEREAS, as Colorado and the nation opens to business as usual and recovers from the
COVID-19 pandemic, tourism is increasing but service industry employees are not re-entering the
work force as expected.
WHEREAS business within the City of Ouray (City) are experiencing substantial
increases in the number of people visiting as regional tourism increases because people stay in
City limits or visit places of interest within the City.
WHEREAS along with increased visitors, the City’s housing market is experiencing
exponential growth rendering work force housing for seasonal workers almost unattainable.
WHEREAS, with little available work force housing, businesses are having difficulty
hiring adequate staff to deliver services to the public resulting in a reduction in open hours and/or
days as well as last minutes closures when staff are unavailable on short notice leaving visitors
without adequate services.
WHEREAS tourism is a substantial economic driver for City businesses and when visitors
are unable to access adequate services such as lodging, eating establishments, recreation
opportunities, and shopping visitors leave with a negative opinion which may be shared with
others.
WHEREAS City Council desires to pass this emergency ordinance to allow the issuance
of temporary camping permits to place a Recreational Vehicle (RV) as defined in Ouray Municipal
Code § 7-2, on private property in limited situations and only for use as workforce housing for
anyone working for a business within the City.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OURAY,
COLORADO that:
1. This Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the health, safety, and
welfare of all.
2. The temporary work force housing permit program attached as Exhibit A and the
Application Form and Permit attached as Exhibit B are hereby incorporated herein by
reference and adopted and approved as a temporary stand-alone ordinance of the City.
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3. If the provisions of this temporary work force housing ordinance are inconsistent with the
Ouray Municipal Code, this ordinance governs to the extent allowed by law.
4. The temporary work force housing ordinance will expire by its own terms without having
to adopt a repealing ordinance no later than November 19, 2021, or upon such further action
of this Council.
5. This ordinance is effective immediately upon adoption and shall be published in the
newspaper as soon as practical.
CITY OF OURAY
By: __________________________
Greg Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________
Melissa Drake, City Clerk Date
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
CITY OF OURAY
TEMPORARY RV WORK FORCE HOUSING PERMIT PROGRAM
I. DEFINITIONS.
A. Owner means the person or persons identified as the owner of real property in the records
of the Ouray County Assessor
B. Recreational Vehicle (RV) means a vehicular or portable unit designed to be
mounted on a chassis and wheels, which either has its own motive power or is
mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, such as travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers,
camping trailers, motor homes, or truck campers which may be used as a temporary
dwelling or sleeping place for work force housing staff.
C. Work Force Housing Staff means any person who provides services within the City
limits as an employee or independent contractor for more than 18 hours per week.
II. PERMIT REQUIRED; TERM; FEES.
A. Any Owner may, upon the granting of a temporary RV work force housing permit
issued administratively by City staff, enter into a private agreement with any Work
Force Housing Staff to allow RV parking on the owner’s private property for use
as a temporary dwelling or sleeping quarters.
B. This temporary RV work force housing permit shall issue and automatically renew
weekly until such time as Owner terminates the permit in writing or on November
19, 2021, whichever comes first.
C. The permit application fee shall be $50.00.
D. The weekly permit fee shall be $25.00 paid to the City for each RV spot without
proration and is owed by permittee whether a permitted spot is in use or not. The
permit fee is due and payable on the Thursday prior to the start of each week. Each
week begins on Sunday.
E. The City may accept advance payment of the weekly permit fees, but acceptance
of such payment does not change the week-to-week permit status. City will not
provide refunds on any advanced permit fees paid, except if a permit is revoked by
the city for cause.
F. This Permit does not allow any material change in the exterior of any premises that
would require a building permit.
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
III. ELIGIBILITY FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT.
A. An applicant shall submit a completed permit application to the City along with
payment of the permit application fee.
B. The real property must have a structure on the parcel with a valid City water tap.
C. The RV must be placed entirely on private property and meet the front yard setback
of the zoning district. The rear and side yard setbacks shall be zero feet (0 ft).
D. The location of the RV on the Owner’s private property must be on a hard surface
consisting of concrete, asphalt, chip seal, or rock which is designated for parking
but in no case shall an RV be placed upon any dirt, grass, or other soft surface.
E. The RV must have a supply of electricity from a source on the same parcel. No use
of a generator is allowed at any time. No air-conditioning unit on the roof of an
RV or any other mechanized unit to cool air may operate after the hours of 8:00
p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.
F. The RV must have access to City water by a hose or other means from a structure
located on the same parcel. There is no additional water cost to Owner.
G. Hoses and cords which cross real property lines or public property are prohibited.
H. No sewer hook-up for an RV is required, however the RV black water holding tank
must be dumped every 3 to 5 days to ensure odors are suppressed and Owner is
required to ensure that there is adequate water in the holding tank so aerobic
bacteria are hydrated for effective waste breakdown and odor elimination.
I. In no case shall black or grey water tanks be dumped into any City sewer system
located on the premises, unless an RV sewer connection is available, but the grey
water tank may be dumped on site so long as the grey water is dumped on a
vegetated area located within the real property.
J. The RV must be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher and carbon
monoxide detector.
K. No more than one RV per parcel shall be allowed in the Residential District – R-1,
two per parcel within the Residential District – High Density - R2, and four per
parcel in Commercial District – C-1, and Commercial – Industrial District – C-2.
L. Only one family of not more than three adults over the age of 18 and up to three
minor children or three unrelated adults over the age of 18 may dwell or sleep in
any RV located on a permitted spot.
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
M. The term of the tenancy between the Owner and the Work Force Housing Staff
shall end each week on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. and notice to quit shall not be
necessary if a forcible entry and detainer action is required to be filed by Owners
under C.R.S. § 13-40-107(4). This rental term shall be contained in a written
agreement signed by the Owner and the Work Force Housing Staff with a copy
provided to City Staff prior to approval of the permit.
N. The Permit shall be affixed to the RV, so it is visible from any public way, if
possible.
O. The Owner and any Work Force Housing Staff grant permission to City staff or
Police Department personnel to enter the property as an invitee to inspect the RV
for permit compliance or to respond to complaints without a search warrant at any
time.
P. The permitted RV shall comply with all other restrictions and requirements
imposed by the local, state, or federal laws.
Q. No permanent structure shall be erected in connection with this Permit.
R. Property owner must file with the City a certificate evidencing valid and effective
policies for real and personal property liability insurance at least to the limits
required with minimum limits of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00)
per occurrence, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate.
IV. FACTORS FOR GRANT OF TEMPORARY PERMIT.
A. No permit under this ordinance shall be granted unless the City finds that the
following criteria have been met:
1. No current nuisance as set forth under Ouray Municipal Code exists on the
real property where the RV will be located.
3. The RV location does not unreasonably interfere with other adjacent private
property rights.
4. The real property parcel complies with any applicable City zoning and
building regulations.
5. The issuance of the permit balances the safety of patrons, pedestrians, and
traffic such that no such group shall be subject to an unreasonable risk of
harm if the permit is granted.
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
V. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS.
A. It shall be unlawful to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, or of the
permit issued hereunder. In addition, continuing violations of this ordinance, or of
any permit issued hereunder is declared a nuisance, which may be abated in any
lawful manner.
B. The penalties for violation of this ordinance shall be as set forth under the general
penalty provision of Ouray Municipal Code 1-4.
C. The permittee’s rights hereunder are subject to the police powers of the City. The
Permittee shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances enacted, or hereafter
enacted, by the City or any other legally constituted government unit having lawful
jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof. The City reserves the right to exercise
its police powers, notwithstanding anything in this section, any permit issued
hereunder, any franchise, or any other permit to the contrary. Any conflict between
the provisions of this Ordinance, any franchise or any permit and any other present
or future lawful exercise of the City’s police powers shall be resolved in favor of
this ordinance.
D. Any revocation of any permit issued herein shall be in accordance with Ouray
Municipal Code, § 13-3-F-17 and 18 except the appeal period for revocation or
suspension is five days instead of 10 days.
E. It is unlawful for Work Force Housing Staff or their guests to remain on permitted
property after a Notice to Leave is personally served by Owner, or any disinterested
person over the age of eighteen, no later than Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. of any week.
Work Force Housing Staff and their guests must vacate the premises by the
immediately following Saturday at 11:29 p.m. or be subject to the City’s police
powers. Each day a violation occurs is a separate and distinct violation.
F. Nothing in this ordinance shall limit enforcement of the City’s police regulations
Upon Permittee or Work Force Housing Staff and guests.
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Exhibit B – RV Work Force Application and Permit
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
RV WORK FORCE HOUSING APPLICATION AND PERMIT
PERMITTEE INFORMATION
Name: _______________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________
Mailing address___________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________________________________
PERMIT INFORMATION
Location of Permit: _______________________________________________________________________
Zone: _________ Number of RV Spots _______________
Name, Contact Information, and Place of Work for each Work Force Housing Staff and guests who
will reside in a permitted RV spot:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Permittee must supply the following documentation with the application (check each):
Proof of real and personal property liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 for
any one person and $1,000,000 for any one claim
Pay required fees: $50 application fee and $25.00 permit fee for first week
Written agreement between permittee and Identified Work Force Housing Staff which indicates
the tenancy terminates each week on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. and a new tenancy begin on Sunday at
12:00 a.m.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
Permittee shall be subject to the terms and conditions, including:
1) No one shall dwell or sleep in any RV on private property unless a Permit has been issued by the City.
2) Permits are not transferable upon the conveyance of the property and do not run with the land.
4) Any Permit may be revoked upon five days written notice to the Permittee.
5) It shall be unlawful to allow anyone to sleep in an RV on private property once the Permit has been revoked by the
City. Failure to remove the RV upon revocation is declared to be a nuisance that may be abated by the City.
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Exhibit B – RV Work Force Application and Permit
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
6) Permittee agrees to hold the City harmless for any damages suffered to the persons or property of the Permittee
arising out of their operations under this permit and Permittee agrees to defend and indemnify the City from any
damages, cost, attorney fees claimed or adjudged against the City arising out of Permittee’s operations under the
permit.
7) Permittee agrees to properly maintain Permittee’s real property, utilities, improvements, and the RV located in the
permitted spots, in good and safe condition to create no safety hazards or unreasonable obs truction to person
dwelling or sleeping in the RV.
8) Permittee shall be responsible to remove any RV upon termination or revocation of permit at the Permittee’s sole
expense.
9) The individual signing on behalf of the Permittee is hereby designated as an agent for service of process on behalf of
Permittee.
10) In the event the City incurs any costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, enforcing any provision of this Permit,
the City may recover such costs from the Permittee.
11) All obligations, terms and conditions of this Permit upon the Permittee shall be the obligations of the Permittee.
12) The Permittee represents that he/she has read and understands the foregoing terms and conditions of this Permit,
that he/she has read and understands the City requirements pertaining to this Permit, and that the undersigned has
authority to sign for and bind the Permittee.
13) Any breach of the conditions set forth in this Permit, or of City standards, specification or re quirements pertaining to
this Permit may cause the revocation of the Permit.
14) By his/her signature, the Permittee agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of this Permit.
15) The following additional conditions shall apply: _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PERMITTEE: ____________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
___________________________________________________
Printed Name and Title, if applicable
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COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF:
Application and Permit Fee Amount: _________________ Date Paid___________________
INSPECTION OF REAL PROPERTY (Mark Each)
Date Inspected: _____________________ Name of Inspector: _________________________
Front setback compliance
Zoning compliance
Adequate fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector in RV
RV on a hard surface
Agreement for Weekly Tenancy signed by Work Force Housing Staff and guests
Placement of hoses and cords
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Exhibit B – RV Work Force Application and Permit
ORDINANCE NO. 4 (SERIES 2021)
Approved by the City: _________________________________ __________________
Printed Name Date
__________________________________
Signature
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MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES--DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING
July 13, 2021
The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date. Audio recordings of the
entire workshop and regular meeting are archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html.
Pre-Council Workshop:
Mayor Emily Niehaus called the Pre-Council Workshop regarding water resources management
and conservation to order at 5:02 p.m. Councilmembers Karen Guzman-Newton, Tawny
Knuteson-Boyd, Mike Duncan and Kalen Jones were in attendance and Rani Derasary attended
the meeting via telephone. City staff participating included Manager Joel Linares, Assistant
Manager Carly Castle, Sustainability Director Mila Dunbar-Irwin, Attorney Laurie Simonson,
Recorder Sommar Johnson, Assistant Engineer Mark Jolissaint and Engineer Chuck Williams.
A video recording is archived at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxChDIwoHoE.
Assistant Manager Castle introduced an approach to water resource management which will
take new development into consideration. She said emerging information regarding the City’s
water supply, combined with explosive growth in the region, climate change, drought, threats
from wildfire and development, as well as aging infrastructure, have necessitated a radical new
approach to managing the City’s water resources. She spoke about varying estimates of the
existing water supply and safe yield. She presented the City’s water resource management
workplan and introduced several policy development areas. She stated the City will collaborate
with other regional water suppliers to develop a plan for the entire watershed.
Sustainability Director Dunbar-Irwin briefly introduced the draft Water Conservation and
Drought Management Plan, which is required by the State Department of Water Resources
every five years. She covered the proposed goal of per capita consumption of drinking water and
discussion ensued about the local population along with tourist visitation numbers. Dunbar-
Irwin outlined proposed conservation measures as well as a grant to conduct a needs assessment
and assistance with developing policy. Councilmember Jones asked about comparisons between
Moab and other regional municipalities and Mayor Niehaus brought up the troubling perception
of the Colorado River as a backup water source. She urged swift action on water conservation
policy.
Regular Meeting Call to Order and Attendance: Mayor Niehaus called the Regular City
Council Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Guzman-Newton,
Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary, Duncan and Jones. City staff in attendance included Manager
Linares, Assistant Manager Castle, Attorney Simonson, Recorder Johnson, Senior Project
Manager Kaitlin Myers, Finance Director Ben Billingsley, Engineer Williams and Sustainability
Director Dunbar-Irwin. A video recording is archived at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMK2ouBGMFI; due to technical difficulties, the video
recording commences approximately sixteen minutes after the start the meeting. Mayor Niehaus
led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were two members of the public and press in the audience.
Citizens to be Heard: Recorder Johnson reported there was one written comment archived
at https://moabcity.org/151/City-Council.
Charlotte Mates stated she was a 25-year resident of Moab and Grand County. She described the
Purple Bench ride-sharing concept, which she said was introduced to the area many years ago by
former County Council Member Audrey Graham. She said the informal program was
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maintained for about three years but did not go over well in the community. Since that time,
Mates stated she had researched the Purple Bench transportation idea and described it as a non-
governmental solution to the lack of public transportation. She said homeowners and businesses
are encouraged to place purple benches on their private property to encourage local citizens
interested in sharing a ride. She said she has promoted the idea and understands the high school
woodshop class might be able to assist. She said she is exploring non-profit status for the effort.
Administrative Reports:
City Manager Linares thanked the Chamber of Commerce, the County, the Fire Department, the
Police Department and all the City employees and volunteers for the Fourth of July festivities.
He noted the successful bounce house, bingo and dunk tank.
Finance Director Billingsley noted issues regarding a software transition in the Treasurer’s
Office. He also mentioned public outreach efforts regarding the Truth in Taxation process. He
reported on the Workforce Assured Housing Ordinance (WAHO) fund and expenses for the
Walnut Lane project.
Senior Project Manager Myers reported on activities related to curing the Indie Dwell contract
for the Walnut Lane project. Attorney Simonson also provided details about the process.
Engineer Williams briefed Council on the potential impacts on the City’s watershed caused by
the recent Pack Creek fire.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Niehaus expressed gratitude for the July Fourth activities. She mentioned members of
the Fire Department were invited and noted the community showed gratitude by not igniting
personal fireworks as in years past. She thanked City staff who assisted with the events. Mayor
Niehaus also reported on a meeting of the Association of Governments and spoke about
available grants for downtown improvements. She said she met with the Utah Director of
Outdoor Recreation and she mentioned the upcoming property tax open house.
Councilmember Derasary reported she attended a meeting regarding water supply with
Regional Engineer Marc Stilson. She noted the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
building, scheduled for completion in four months. She said EMS call volumes continue to
increase and are up 38 percent over 2020. She said two new full-time EMS employees would
start work in August and the Snow College EMS Program received substantial funding from the
State’s rural EMS grant program. She said the local EMS department would receive $140,000.
She thanked the Moab Recreation and Aquatics Center (MRAC) staff for accommodating fire
fighters. She concluded with a question about local event fee waivers for non-profits and
Manager Linares stated he would follow up.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd announced the Museum’s upcoming ice cream social and said
she had meetings planned in the coming week.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton reported on the Chamber of Commerce board meeting as well
as the Chamber Chat on the topic of the proposed property tax. She mentioned a meeting of the
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) commission and noted the local Hotspot funding
request received unanimous support. She mentioned work she had been engaged in regarding
the microtransit program and said she attended a Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT)
meeting regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. She said she met with
Finance Director Billingsley about the budget and she concluded with a mention of the
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significant economic impact of Canyonlands Field, which provides 488 jobs and $2.1 million in
State and local tax revenue.
Councilmember Jones reported on two meetings of the Renewable Energy Agency. He shared
that Rocky Mountain Power would move toward more renewable energy sources in the future.
He updated Council on progress with the Solid Waste district and its ordinary struggle regarding
recruiting and maintaining its workforce. He said the transition to the new management model
was going well. He spoke briefly about a fire mitigation grant program and reported that the
Housing Task Force was working toward a Grand County land use amendment to support
workforce housing.
Manager Linares briefly mentioned a new City webpage to assist the public in understanding the
proposed property tax. Councilmember Guzman-Newton thanked Assistant Manager Castle for
her work on the Hotspot committee. Linares also gave a summary of the County’s COVID status.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes for the June 22,
2021, Regular Meeting and the June 30 and July 7, 2021, Special Meetings.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Guzman-Newton, Knuteson-Boyd, and Duncan voting aye.
Old Business:
Prima Facie Speed Limits—Approved
Presentation: City Engineer Williams reviewed the proposal to change the default speed
limits within the City to 20 miles per hour. He stated a proposed ordinance had been prepared
to reflect the change and he provided a map of key locations to post signage. Discussion ensued
regarding where to post additional signs.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-14, which
amends City of Moab Municipal Code section 10.04.090 pertaining to prima facie speed limits,
and furthermore, to change the speed limit on Williams Way to 25 miles per hour.
Councilmember Knutson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting aye.
New Business:
Planning Commission Appointment—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman-Newton moved to confirm the mayoral
appointment of Brityn Ballard to the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Her term will
expire December 31, 2024. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0
aye with Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting
aye.
Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Construction Contract—Approved
Presentation: Engineer Williams briefly described bids for the Mill Creek Drive project, and
answered questions from Councilmembers regarding specific line items within bids.
Councilmember Guzman-Newton asked for clarification regarding the scope of the project and
Williams said the project encompasses Mill Creek Drive from 400 East to Murphy Lane with a
nine-month timeframe with potential delays.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to award the Mill Creek Drive Water
Improvements Project construction contract to Harrison Field Services in the amount of
$2,416,528.03. Councilmember Knutson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed with
Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting aye.
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Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Task Order—Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve a Civil Science, Inc. task order
for a consulting services agreement to conduct construction administration services for the Mill
Creek Drive Water Improvements Project in the amount of $72,800. Councilmember Jones
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Duncan,
Derasary, Guzman-Newton and Knutson-Boyd voting aye.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—Discussion
Finance Director Billingsley and Senior Project Manager Myers described potential uses for
incoming ARPA funds, including local fiscal relief and capital projects. The Walnut Lane
affordable housing project and City infrastructure improvements were discussed as allowable
uses for the funds along with commitment timelines and Engineer Williams also contributed to
the discussion.
Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab:
Motion and vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the bills against the City
of Moab in the amount of $332,808.94. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Guzman-Newton, Derasary, and
Knuteson-Boyd voting aye in a roll call vote.
Adjournment: Councilmember Derasary moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Guzman-Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and Mayor Niehaus
adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
APPROVED: __________________ ATTEST: ___________________
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: July 27, 2021
Title: Update on UDOT and the US-191 Highway Widening Project
Disposition: Discussion
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer
Attachment(s): N/A
Recommended Motion: N/A
Background/Summary: Staff will provide an update on various UDOT projects in the vicinity of the Greater Spanish Valley area, including the highway widening project.
Moab City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: July 27, 2021
Title: Briefing on Public and Stakeholder Engagement Process for the Unified Moab/Grand County Transportation Plan
Disposition: Discussion
Staff Presenter: Chuck Williams, City Engineer Brent Crowther, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Attachment(s): N/A
Recommended Motion: N/A
Background/Summary: The City and Grand County have contracted with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) to produce a Unified Moab/Grand County Transportation Plan. A kickoff meeting was conducted two weeks ago and KHA is currently in the data collection phase of the project. In anticipation of the project development phase, staff thought it a good idea to have KHA present an overview of their public and stakeholder engagement process to Council, both for Council knowledge and to receive input. There are no materials available for the packet at this time. There will be an opportunity at this meeting and in the future for Council input regarding this process and the Plan itself.
Moab City Council Agenda Item
MRH Expansion Plat Amendment Petition
Meeting Date: July 27, 2021
Title: Consideration and Possible Approval of Moab City Resolution #26-2021 –
A Resolution Approving the Plat Amendment of property located at 382
West Care Campus Drive, and 356 West Care Campus Drive, Moab UT
84532, and Right-of-Way Realignment.
Disposition: Discussion and Possible Action
Staff Presenter: Cory P. Shurtleff, Assistant Planner
Attachment(s):
- Exhibit 1: Moab City Resolution #26-2021
- Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map
- Exhibit 3: Recorded County Plat
- Exhibit 4: Draft Survey Plat
- Exhibit 5: State Code 10-9A-608
Options:
1. Approve with or without modifications; or
2. Continue or table item and give specific direction to
the applicant and staff as to additional information
needed; or
3. Deny Petition
Recommended Motion: I move that the Moab City Council approve Moab City
Resolution #26-2021 – A Resolution Approving the Plat Amendment of property
located at 382 West Care Campus Drive, and 356 West Care Campus Drive, Moab
UT 84532, and Right-of-Way Realignment.
Applicant: Jennifer Sadoff, CEO, Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc.
Background:
Applicant, Jennifer Sadoff, submitted the City of Moab Petition to Vacate, Alter, or
Amend a Subdivision Plat, Utah State Code 10-9A-608(2)(a), on July 19, 2021, for the
consolidation of two properties located at 382 West Care Campus Drive, and 356 Care
Campus Drive, and Right-of-Way Realignment that affects the newly created
consolidated parcel, and Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc. owned parcel #01-0MVH-005. On
July 19, 2021, sufficient materials, in the form of a draft plat survey generated to show
the Lot Consolidation and Right-of-Way Realignment, and Parcel Legal Description,
along with the signed and notarized petition were submitted to City Staff. The City’s
Development Review Team approved the submitted materials on July 7, 2021. On July
21, 2021, the petition application was officially submitted for review at the City Council
Meeting held on July 27, 2021.
Project Summary:
Location: 382 & 356 W Care Campus Drive, Moab UT
Property Owner: Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc.
Applicant: Jennifer Sadoff, CEO
Subject Lot 3: 36004.9 sf
Adjacent Lot 4: 31491.1 sf
Proposed Lot 3a: 59,330 sf
Proposed Lot 5: 67516 sf
Zoning: C-2 Commercial Residential Zone
Proposed Use: Moab Regional Hospital Expansion Site Plan #21-0021
Narrative Summary:
In coordination with the Moab Regional Hospital Expansion Site Plan #21-0021, where
the Hospital is proposing an expansion of the existing Hospital facilities including
additional Office, Clinic, and Patient Services, and Parking on the main Hospital campus
parcel, they are also proposing a new Methadone Clinic Building on the northern
campus parcel. In addition to the new clinic on the northern parcel, the Hospital is
proposing off-site shared parking to supplement the expansion on the main Hospital
parcel. To best accommodate and configure the proposed development in-line with
future development and build-out of the Hospital campus, the applicant is proposing to
consolidate Lots (3) and (4) (parcels #01-0MVH-0003 & #01-0MVH-0004), into the new
Lot (3a), and realign the Right-of-Way for Care Campus Drive and Orchard Park Lane to
correctly orient the access for a functioning intersection with Walnut Lane. This
consolidation will allow the Hospital to develop the entirety of Lot (3a) as is proposed in
the MRH Expansion Site Plan, solidifying appropriate access and circulation off of the
new Care Campus Drive and Orchard Park Lane. The Realignment of Right-of-Way
shared between the three Moab Valley Healthcare Inc. parcels corrects the intersection
orientation with Walnut Lane, and will allow for adequate access to future d evelopment
on MRH Lot (5) and connection to future development on the Canyonlands Health Care
Special Service District (Parcel #01-0MAP-0004).
Process:
Utah State Code Section 10-9A-608 (Attachment 4) addresses this situation:
10-9a-608-14 Unless a local ordinance provides otherwise, the public hearing
requirement of Subsection (1)(c) does not apply and a land use authority may consider
at a public meeting an owner’s petition to vacate or amend a subdivision plat if:
a) The petition seeks to:
(…)
d) adjust the lot lines of adjoining lots or parcels if the fee owners of each of the
adjoining lots or parcels join in the petition, regardless of whether the lots or
parcels are located in the same subdivision.
Moab Municipal Code (16.08.050) includes a public hearing exemption for an amended
plat if owners of both parcels sign the petition. The City Council has the authority to
approve the plat amendment at a public meeting without a public hearing.
CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO. 26-2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT AMENDMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 382 WEST
CARE CAMPUS DRIVE, AND 356 WEST CARE CAMPUS DRIVE, MOAB, UT 84532, AND RIGHT-OF-
WAY REALIGNMENT.
WHEREAS, The following describes the intent and purpose of this resolution:
a. Applicant, Jennifer Sadoff, CEO, on behalf of Property Owner, Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc,
wishes to amend the subdivision plat of two properties located at 382 & 356 West Care Campus
Drive, Moab UT, and Realign the Right-of-Way along Care Campus Drive and Orchard Park
Lane, adjacent to Moab Regional Hospital Lot (5) and newly created Lot (3a); and
b. The Applicant submitted to the City of Moab the appropriate application and documents for
review and approval of the proposed Plat Amendment as required in MMC Chapter 16; and
c. The property is in the C-2 Commercial Residential Zone and the existing uses are allowed as a
permitted use; and
d. Owner desires to consolidate the existing Moab Regional Hospital Lots (3) and (4), including
parcel (#01-0MRH-0003) at 36004.9 square feet, and parcel (#01-0MRH-0004) at 31491.1 square
feet, creating the new MRH Lot (3a) at 59330 square feet, with the Right-of-Way Realignment
reallocating land to MRH Lot (5) at 67516 square feet; and
e. Utah State Code Section 10-9a-608-14 states that no public hearing is required for a petition that
seeks to adjust the lot lines of adjoining lots or parcels if the fee owners of each of the adjoining
lots or parcels join in the petition, regardless of whether the lots or parcels are located in the same
subdivision; and
f. Moab Municipal Code Section 16.08.050 allows the City Council to approve plat amendments at
a public meeting without a public hearing.
g. Following the consideration of the technical aspects of the pertinent code sections, the Moab City
Council, pursuant to Resolution #26-2021, hereby finds, that the Plat Amendment can meet or
exceeds the pertinent code requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL, the application for the
Moab Regional Hospital Expansion Plat Amendment Petition is hereby APPROVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED in open Council by a majority vote of the Governing Body of Moab City
Council on July 27, 2021.
SIGNED: ________________________________
Emily Niehaus, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
Sommar Johnson, Recorder
Moab City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: July 27, 2021
Title: Grantwell Partnership Proposal
Presenter: Ben Billingsley
Attachment(s):
• Grantwell organization overview
• Letter of Intent
Recommended Motion: I move to approve the partnership between the City
of Moab and Grantwell, and authorize the execution of the letter of intent.
Background/Summary:
Following the adoption of the RAP tax, staff was approached by Grantwell, a
not-for-profit student ran organization made up of BYU Public Administration
students. This organization has requested to recommend the process for how
the city administers RAP proceeds.
A group of students will be assigned to this project and will research various
methods in which other entities administer RAP funds. In December of 2021,
the students assigned to the project will deliver a formal recommendation to
the City Council on the following:
• The makeup and structure of the committee.
• The application process for RAP tax applicants.
• The rating and ranking process for the applications.
• The process for the committee to recommend funding to the City
Council.
By partnering with Grantwell, the city is not committing to adopt the
recommendations, and these services will be provided at no cost.
Grantwell is a student-run, faculty-advised non-profit consulting program that is offered through the
Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business. Through Grantwell, graduate -level college
students impact the human services industry by offering pro-bono consulting services to non-profit or
other philanthropic entities. In addition to dozens of other types of projects, Grantwell has advised nearly
$60 million in grant allocation over the last ten years.
Potential Clients
Grantwell works with private, public, and non-profit organizations that are passionate about refining their
processes to better serve their target communities. The program is prepared to work with organizations
that:
1. Seek to promote human welfare
2. Can offer projects in the areas of evaluation, strategy, and/or grant allocation
3. Are prepared to provide clear information about desired project outcomes to student groups
Project Areas
1. Grant Allocation: Since its inception in 2008, Grantwell has helped allocate over $60M in
philanthropic giving. Grantwell allocation teams help with various aspects of the giving process, ranging
from the creation of RFPs to conducting financial analyses to rate the potential impact of prospective
grantees.
2. Strategy: Strategy teams work as consultants, helping partners to develop and improve programs
and processes. Examples include implementation plans to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion or
recommendations for board management.
3. Evaluation: Evaluation teams perform efficiency and effectiveness assessments, using quantitative
and qualitative data to measure how well the organization’s funding and programmatic efforts are
achieving desired results.
Approximate Project Timelines
Potential clients submit proposed projects to Grantwell’s Partnersh ips Director for review. Within two
weeks, the Partnerships Director establishes contact with organizations to inform them of Grantwell’s
intent to partner. Confirmed clients work with Grantwell’s Partnerships Director to finalize project details.
Once the project outline is finalized, clients are assigned to a team of graduate students, led by a Senior
Project Officer. At the start of the semester, the assigned team will write a statement of work and submit
it to the client for approval. Each client should be prepared to stay in contact with their team to
periodically answer questions and provide feedback throughout the semester. At semester end,
students give clients high-quality deliverables that help them grow to better meet their organizational
goals.
The purpose of this document is to establish the City of Moab’s intent to partner with
Grantwell, a program offered through Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business.
Grantwell provides a wide range of services in the areas of grant allocation, strategy, and
evaluation. The City of Moab seeks partnership with Grantwell to undertake a strategy project.
Please respond to the following questions about your proposed project:
● Briefly outline a description and mission of the organization
The City of Moab is a municipal corporation created in 1902 to bring effective
and economical municipal services to the citizens of Moab. The City has
endured various economic transitions, and is currently experiencing significant
rates of tourism which is accompanied by many challenges of maintaining the
livability within the City.
● Describe the purpose of the proposed project.
Residents of the City of Moab voted to adopt an additional sales tax to fund
recreation, arts, and parks within the City. The City desires to create a
committee that reviews applications for internal and external funding requests
annually.
● What is your idea of a successful project deliverable?
A successful project deliverable includes the recommendations for the structure
of the committee, the process for RAP tax applications, the rating and ranking
process, and the process for the committee to recommend funding allocations
to the City Council.
● Provide the name, email, and phone number of both a primary and secondary project
contact.
Ben Billingsley, Finance Director bbillingsley@moabcity.org 435-259-1349
Annie McVay, Parks and Trails Director amcvay@moabcity.org 435-259-5121
The City of Moab agrees to:
● Clearly outline desired project outcomes to assigned student team.
● Be available to student team periodically throughout the semester to answer questions
and offer feedback.
● Meet with student groups at the end of the project so they can present their findings
and final project deliverable.
● Provide timely feedback on final project deliverable.
● Provide final feedback to the course instructor on student performance.
Grantwell agrees to:
● Provide a detailed statement of work, including a timeline for all agreed-upon
deliverables.
● Provide the contact information for all team communications.
● Treat all information as confidential, unless otherwise agreed upon.
● Develop project deliverables on schedule.
● Present the final deliverable and findings as agreed upon with the community partner.
Both community partners and Grantwell student teams are expected to engage in professional
behavior, agree upon a specific and reasonable project deliverable, and engage in regular,
timely communication.
SIGNED:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Date