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Mr. Trobbe said the project is required to dedicate a portion of the affordable units to handicapped residents. The conditions of approval also call out several other features consistent with other projects that have recently come forward. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio inquired about the square footage range for each type of unit. Mr. Trobbe described them as follows: 2-story single-family homes, 3,000 to 3,200 square feet; 3-story single-family homes, 2,800 to 3,000 square feet; apartment units, 897 to 1,500 square feet. Councilmember Narum asked what they project a 1-bedroom unit would rent for. Mr. Trobbe explained that they are not looking to rent these units until 2015 at the earliest and trying to project market rates that far out is very difficult. He indicated that the complex across the street is seeing rents close to $2,000 per month. Councilmember Brown noted for the record that the developer contributed a significant amount of land towards the Bernal Park project. Mr. Trobbe explained that when the property was purchased by the 3-developer consortium in 2000, the original development agreement excluded them from park or traffic fees and even offered some level of flexibility with regards to affordability in exchange for the dedication. That agreement is expiring and, given that the climate has changed considerably, they have actually agreed to pay those fees in spite of the earlier dedication. Councilmember Brown thanked the applicant for achieving green building points well in excess of the minimum requirement. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Patricia Belding, Citizens for a Caring Community, commended the applicant for creating such an attractive program and working so closely with the advocacy group to develop such deep affordability. She asked that the Council consider approving at least one non-profit housing development, which is a viable option for addressing the constantly increasing regional housing allocations with such a limited supply of acreage. Becky Dennis, Citizens for a Caring Community, said this is wonderful project but still fails to fully mitigate the demand for affordability that it creates. She suggested that even a small amount of non- profit acreage could relieve a significant portion of the burden that will rest on the other projects coming forward. She too asked the Council to consider a policy decision that would help to make such a development a reality. Councilmember Brown asked how many members comprise Citizens for a Caring Community. Ms. Dennis said they have 5 to 6 active members, with a broad level of affordable housing expertise. Julie Testa expressed frustration that the Council continues to approve the development of housing units with the knowledge that all local school campuses exceed the target numbers identified in the General Plan. She noted that a residential satisfaction survey was approved as part of the Consent Calendar and suggested it would be appropriate to ask residents how they like the community with the approval of these additional units without any additional services or space for schools. She acknowledged the regional mandates that drive these approvals but said the Council is long overdue in looking for a solution. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 September 3, 2013