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Bob Niekeson, 4260 Pleasanton Avenue, stated that he would like to see less development on the Western Parcel. He questioned whether some of the units could be moved from the block on the north portion of the Western Parcel to the southeast of the commercial development. Chairperson Roberts advised that this was discussed by the City Council and the Council determined not to make this modification, as they would like to keep as much of the Central Parcel open as possible. Mr. Swift noted that the Council brainstormed a number of options. Dean Shotwell, 1272 Chianti Court, acknowledged the City staff'and Greenbriar for the tremendous amount of work they have accomplished and their willingness to get a plan to accommodate end address the needs expressed by the community. He stated that he urges the Planning Commission and Council to try to leave the Central Pan:el as proposed as there is a need for a second sports park and this is an ideal location. He further stated that he feels the plan addresses the various housing products that the City needs. He noted that his only suggestion is to try to move forward with the hope of not micro-managing the project so that it is stalled. He requested that the Commission fine-tune the proposal, at the same time realizing that the developer needs to make money. He stated that he is looking forward to having his family enjoy this property. Pat Costanzo stated that the applicant will consider the request for a childcare area. He commenied that this plan does not preclude the City from building additional homes on other portions of the property. He also stated that to relocate homes on the Western Parcel as suggested, will take away City land. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas asked if the Development Agreement can guarantee the number of units, but not the location of the units on the property. Mr. Swift stated that it is possible to prepare a cooceptual plan that would require further review of the PUD. The applicant advised that this is not a viable option. In response to a question from Commissioner Maas as to whether financing of the golf course could occur with the consmaction of the homes on the Western parcel, with reimbursement of the cost by the City, Mr. Swift advised that this was a possibility. Commissioner Arkin noted that he had spoke with Assistant City Attorney Lan'isa Seto regarding the possibility of requiring first priority for purchase be given to buyers who work or live in the City, if the demend for homes exceeds the supply. He stated that he felt this would help to mitigate regional traffic impacts. Mr. Costenzo advised that Greenbriar would be concerned about the legality of this requirement. Chairperson Roberts asked that Commission to proceed through the staff report and address the issues that staffhas posed regarding each of the project's components. It was noted that it would be appropriate to direct staffto work with the applicant to resolve some of the issues without input from the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 2, 2000 Page 9