Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) Newly Elected Officials Presentation
Three Town Council incumbents, Andy Held, Elizabeth Skrzypczak-Adrian, and Robyn Goldstein, and one new Town Councilmember, Thayer Hirsh, were elected to Frisco Town Council in April. Trainings about the role and responsibility of Town Council are presented to the whole Council whenever there are new members elected to provide an introduction for new members and a refresher for current members. During the May 12, 2026 Town Council meeting, Tami Tanoue, Executive Director of the Town of Frisco’s insurance- Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA), provided a training titled “Some Lesser-Known Things About The Elected Official’s Job”. This included a refresher and introduction to Council’s role in risk prevention, as well as best practices around leadership and working as a team, open meetings, quasi-judicial decisions, communications and social media, and Council involvement in personnel or other operational matters.
Joint Work Session with Planning Commission: Affordable Housing Code Changes Accessory Dwelling Units
Policies
This joint work session included Town Council (TC) and the Planning Commission (PC).
The agenda for this joint work session included:
- Review of roles, responsibilities and authorities of both governing bodies.
- Review of Community Development Department 2026 action plan.
- Discussion about accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
- Update on the “Fast-Track Review Process” that must be implemented by December 31, 2026, to remain eligible for future Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Funding.
The discussion was centered on the Frisco Strategic Housing Plan, which was developed to provide a local response to the growing housing crisis driven by elevated housing costs and an insufficient supply of workforce housing. Areas of concern in this plan included housing shortage and affordability, workforce housing needs, economic and environmental impacts, and development constraints.
One action item identified through the Frisco Strategic Housing Plan is the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU), which are smaller, independent residential dwelling units located on the same lot as a stand-alone (i.e., detached) single-family. Feedback from property owners that have inquired about developing an ADU on their property but have not proceeded with construction, indicate that the limit on rent that can be charged did not make the construction of the ADU feasible due to construction costs, tap fees, etc. Staff is reviewing the current ADU regulations and will propose municipal code changes, to promote additional ADUs.
PC and TC Discussion and Direction to Staff
Staff presented to both TC and PC to provide an opportunity for information sharing between PC and TC, to create a space to discuss roles, responsibilities and authorities of both governing bodies, and to provide a staff update on the expedited permitting review policies (this item was tabled until a later date).
In addition, staff also sought direction from both bodies about the preferred policy direction for ADUs. Specifically, regarding the following questions:
- Does PC/TC want to allow ADUs in more zone districts than the Code currently permits?
PC/TC directed moving forward with allowing ADUs in the Residential Single-Household District (RS) as a permitted use and keeping ADUs within the Public Facilities District (PF) and Parks and Recreation District (PR) as a conditional use. Council requested a future discussion be held regarding the feasibility of stand alone ADUs in commercial districts. - Does PC/TC support allowing more than one ADU per dwelling unit?
PC/TC decided to allow no more than one ADU per dwelling unit (maintain current code language). - Does PC/TC want to continue limiting occupancy of an ADU to a resident earning a maximum of 100% Area Median Income (AMI)?
PC/TC directed moving forward without a 100% AMI restriction, while ensuring occupancy is limited to employees of local businesses. - If PC/TC supports not restricting the income level of an ADU occupant, then do they support having them be exempt from density if there is no income cap?
PC/TC supported exempting ADUs from density requirements. - Does PC/TC support reducing the side and rear setbacks for an ADU?
PC/TC supported reducing the side and rear setbacks for an ADU five (5) feet from the underlying zone district except within the Residential Traditional Neighborhood District (RN) and Central Core District (CC) as that would put them on the lot line. - Does PC/TC support increasing lot coverage for properties that propose to construct an ADU?
PC/TC supported increasing the lot coverage by adding 10% to the underlying zone district when an ADU exists on a property. - Does PC/TC want to consider a different size limitation to ADUs than what the code currently permits?
PC/TC provided direction to maintain the 900 sq. ft. maximum size limit, rather than creating a different limitation. - Does PC/TC wish to remove/alter parking requirement for residential parcels which develop an ADU?
TC/PC directed that this may be supported in some parts of Town, provided there is a reduction in access requirements, including maximum driveway width and minimum driveway separation. - Does PC/TC support code changes to prevent Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) from restricting ADU development?
TC/PC supported preventing new PUDs from restricting ADU development.
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for I-70 Exit 203 Interchange Improvements
Summit Fire & EMS staff presented current infoTown Council adopted Resolution 26-15 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Frisco and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) concerning maintenance and repair responsibilities for the I-70 Exit 203 Interchange Improvements. CDOT has designed the interchange improvements, and the IGA establishes how CDOT and the Town will operate, inspect, maintain, and repair the portions of the project that fall within each agency’s responsibility.
The IGA is necessary to clearly assign long-term maintenance responsibilities after completion of the Exit 203 improvements. The agreement and exhibits define CDOT responsibilities for facilities such as I-70, CO 9, CDOT roadway features, traffic signals, certain structures, and other CDOT right-of-way elements, while assigning the Town responsibility for Frisco roadways, the Frontage Road once right-of-way is turned over, pedestrian traffic areas, landscaping, roundabout lighting, and other Town-maintained features. The agreement also provides reciprocal access for maintenance activities, establishes a liaison process between the parties, and includes notice and cure provisions if assigned maintenance responsibilities are not performed.
Frisco Arts and Culture Council and Planning Commission Reappointments
Town Council approved the reappointment of three Frisco Arts and Culture Councilmembers: Daymon Pascual, Megan Testin (Chair), and Jamie Callahan (Current Vice-Chair).
Town Council approved the reappointment of four Planning Commissioners: Andrew Stabile, Lina Lesmes, Jessica Forsyth, and Candice De.
Waste Reduction and Recycling: Allowing Glass to be Included in Single-Stream Recycling Consistent with Summit County Recycling System
Staff presented an ordinance to amend Chapter 124, Article III of Frisco Town Code to bring it into alignment with recent procedural changes regarding allowing glass in single-stream recycling. Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP), in coordination with local licensed haulers, has begun accepting glass in the single-stream recycling system, which was previously prohibited. The transition has already been implemented in phases by SCRAP, which removed glass as a contaminant category on March 30, 2026 and allowed full program rollout on May 1, 2026. Glass will still be accepted in the glass-only containers at the recycling centers throughout Summit County.
Council Decision
Town Council approved Ordinance 26-15 on first reading. Second reading is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Building Construction and Housing Standards to 2024 Building Codes – Ordinance 26-09
The Town of Frisco typically adopts a new series of building codes once every six years. Frisco is currently using the 2018 versions of the International Code Council (ICC) codes, along with a few national, state, and local codes. Staff presented an ordinance to adopt the 2024 International Codes and the associated amendments requested by Town Council. Town Council discussed the potential adoption of the 2024 International Building, Fire, and Energy Codes at three Council meetings:
Direction from these discussions was incorporated into the presented ordinance, including direction from the March 10, 2026 discussion:
- International Fire Code and suggested amendments- Council gave direction to proceed with the International Fire Code with some changes that have been discussed between Comprehensive Building Code Services (“CBCS”), Summit Fire & EMS, and Red, White and Blue Fire District which meet Town public safety needs and consider the expertise of local fire officials.
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)- Council gave direction to go to 2024 energy code, mandate Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) for new residential construction, allow for the three pathways to meet requirements (prescriptive path, simulated performance-based path, and energy rating index (ERI) path, and go to an ERI of 50. Council also gave direction to provide a “leniency” provision with a delayed timeframe for enforcement so people currently in the design phase would have some time to submit their design without mid-design changes.
In addition, provisions recommended by John Schumacher, Frisco’s Contracted Building Official, were included in the ordinance and outlined in the staff report.
Council Discussion
After reviewing the staff presentation and public comment, Council directed Staff to make six modifications to the Ordinance as presented at first reading:
- Modify Section R401 to apply the DOE Efficient New Homes program to all residential dwelling types (not just single family, two family, and townhomes).
- Delete suggested modifications to Section R405 regarding who can complete the simulated performance calculation.
- Delete the ERI amendment due as it is not applicable with the first modification made.
- Remove the allowance for points to be added for air conditioning.
- Remove proposed amendments to R105.5 Expiration in both the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
- Include an expiration paragraph under the International Fire Code, 102.7.
Council Decision
Town Council moved to bring back Ordinance 26-09 for the second reading with the six modifications agreed upon during the discussion. Second reading is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Frisco Town Council Meetings: Ways to Participate
Frisco Town Council meetings are available to view via Civic Plus Resident Portal, Zoom, and YouTube, and are also held in person to make Town Council meetings easier to access for everyone.
The public can provide comment during meetings via Zoom or in person (not on YouTube), and a public comment period will be available at 7:00pm; during the consideration of ordinances; and at the discretion of Town Council during work session items, which are discussions that don’t require a formal vote by Town Council and do not require public comment. Again, this hybrid approach is intended to make Town Council meetings more accessible.