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Commissioners Olson, Pearce, and Pentin agreed as well. <br />There was consensus: <br />that if BRE does the trails, the setbacks would be reduced as proposed by <br />Mr. Wayland; <br />to provide incentives for land set aside for public parks; and <br />to include a sunset clause if there is not significant progress at the time the <br />application is set. <br />Residential density: need for an average density to be included in the TOD Standards <br />and Guidelines <br />Chair Narum stated that the density range is currently 30-55 units per acre. <br />Commissioner Pearce indicated that there was a lot of discussion about density at the <br />Task Force meetings and that she is comfortable with these numbers. <br />Chair Narum stated that she supported restricting the density to an average of 35 units, <br />particularly for Parcel 2, because it is across from the residents. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that Mr. Wayland had indicated that it will not be <br />feasible to go much over 30 units per acre to begin with because of the costs. He <br />indicated, however, that he thinks a minimum of 30 units should be kept in order to meet <br />what the City needs for the court settlement. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he was not certain about the value of putting that <br />restriction. <br />Chair Narum noted that the way the document is written, all three parcels could be <br />developed at 55 units per acre, which would be 1,500 units versus 800 units. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that even if an applicant came in with 55 units and meets <br />the guidelines, the City still has the discretion to modify the application. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that he thinks the Commission would want to give the <br />developer a heads-up and not have the developer go through all the expense. <br />Chair Narum stated that Parcel 2 could have an overall average density not to exceed <br />35 units, so one part could be 25 units and another would be ten units. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that she feels what the Commission sometimes does is <br />pick numbers out of the air and hope they are right. She indicated that she would rather <br />keep it where it is at, have an applicant come to the City, and look at the actual project. <br />Commissioner Blank agreed and stated that it seems like micromanaging. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 30 of 50 <br /> <br />