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r Commissioner Arkin noted that if the Planning Commission actually makes text changes to the document the City Council would have to take action to remove any modifications. Mr. Iserson advised that the City Council staff report would clearly indicate the Planning Commission's comments and recommended language revisions. Commissioner Sullivan advised that he heard the Mayor say that he wanted the Update to go through the public hearing process. Chairperson Maas reported that the public was invited to speak at the Housing Element Task Force meetings and only a few people addressed the issues, and there will be opportunity for future public hearings on the Housing Element. Commissioner Arkin asked if there is a policy that relates specifically to senior housing issues. Mr. Iserson advised that seniors are identified under special needs housing. Commissioner Arkin advised that he attended a Task Force meeting and recommended that a policy with goals for senior housing be included, as he feels this is an important issue for the community. He noted that thus far his concerns have been ignored. ".-. Commissioner Arkin if there is a section in the document that addresses livability policies for high-density projects. He noted that he contacted the Police Department and asked about what the they see as issues related to high-density projects. He noted that some of these issues could be addressed by policies that would provide for mitigation through design and construction of these projects. Mr. Iserson stated that this is a function of the Zoning Ordinance through the setback, landscaping, and open space requirements, and through the design review and PUD processes. Commissioner Arkin stated that it would be interesting to have the Housing Element Task Force brainstorm this subject and see if there are some creative ways to address some of the issues that occur when a lot of people live in a small area. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin regarding the maintenance of the community, Mr. Iserson advised that there is a housing rehabilitation program and there are policies about maintaining neighborhood character. Commissioner Arkin noted that the Planning Commission has previously recommended that a category for "super green houses" be included in the Growth Management allocations. Mr. Iserson advised that the section on environmental protection has been strengthened considerably, but it is not tied to Growth Management approvals. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to add a provision for a "super green homes" category. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to see a policy that ties the construction of new buildings in the community with the ability of the local and regional transportation system to absorb these new units. He stated that he would also like to see the requirement for new development to actually pay its fair share of its impact on the regional transportation system. Mr. Iserson advised that there are references in the Growth Management policies to allow growth dependent on infrastructure, and roads and transportation issues are part of the infrastructure that is reviewed every year as a part of the Growth Management program. He noted that the fair- share impact fee would be more appropriate in the Transportation Element. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 13, 2002 Page 13