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Mr. Fialho recommended that they add a statement to page 9 that "height shall be compatible with the adjacent neighborhood." He deferred to Mr. Dolan for page placement. Councilmembers McGovern and Sullivan agreed. Councilmember McGovern said that without a clear understanding of what open space would be available for children, she would have a hard time approving this. She asked if staff could return with an open space analysis in the context of these sites and multi-family development. Mr. Dolan said not within the current timeline. He said he was not optimistic about the ability to demand a higher open space requirement and still expect developers to deliver a project at these densities. Mr. Fialho said that every project would be evaluated on its merits as it comes forward. He suggested that staff could add a statement emphasizing the policy aspects and importance of open space as each project comes forward. He noted that where it cannot be achieved, the City does have ordinances that require developers to pay in-lieu fees to augment other locations within the community or construct trails to nearby parks. Ms. Stern summarized the changes prepared by staff and the Council as follows: • Revisions to Table 2.1, as discussed; • Density ranges: • Sites 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8: 30-35 units per acre • Site 3: 40 units per acre • Sites 6, 7 and 9: 30 units per acre • Relocating the paragraph related to standards and guidelines to the end of the same section within the Vision Statement; • Note added to Maximum Height on page 9 that heights shall be compatible with the adjacent neighborhood; • Changes identified within the staff presentation Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she could support the recommendation with the addition of language concerning open space mitigation that may include trails or access to other parks within the community. MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Sullivan to introduce ordinances to adopt Housing Site Development Standards and Design Guidelines as described by staff and amended by the Council. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Sullivan, Thorne Noes: Councilmember McGovern Absent: Mayor Hosterman MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember Sullivan suggested that staff attempt mediation between Ms. Fink, Mr. Pretzel and Mr. Baker. If not successful, he would like the matter to return to the Council. He said it was his intent to mitigate the impacts of the fence on those neighbors that were suffering and in his mind this meant a fence height of 6 feet from their property. He acknowledged staff's interpretation and application of the Municipal Code but said he also believed that the grade on Mr. Baker's side of the fence was artificially raised. He requested the Council's support to proceed as outlined. Vice-Mayor Thorne and Councilmember Cook-Kallio offered their support. City Council Minutes Page 18 of 19 August 21, 2012