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other development area from encompassing the backyards of these homes. She encouraged neighbors to remain involved throughout the process to ensure that impacts are mitigated to their satisfaction. Councilmember Narum concurred with the majority of what was stated. She said she supported the electronic gate, provided that both parties are amenable, and elimination of the third home. She explained that under the original proposal, she would tend to support a smaller home in order to lessen the visual prominence. However, the compromise achieved in Alternative 2 both in terms of elevation and setback enables her to support a maximum size of 8,500 square feet. She noted that the large lot sizes here would seem to indicate a proportion of scale with nearby homes. Based on her experience on the Planning Commission, she agreed that 36" box trees would likely be a healthier and more long- lasting alternative to 48" trees. She said she was inclined to require that Lot 2 come back to the Planning Commission, thought she could also support allowing the natural process to unfold. Mayor Thorne echoed the Council's appreciation for the efforts made on both sides. He moved approval of the project including Alternative 2, 36" box trees, the electronic gate, all of staffs recommendations regarding the. Conditions of Approval and elimination of any potential for the third home at a future date. He clarified that he did not support a reduction in home size. Councilmember Cook-Kallio offered a second to the motion. Councilmember Brown said she could support Councilmember Narum's recommendation regarding Lot 2. Mayor Thorne said he was satisfied with the city's existing process and would not include that in his motion. Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Fialho confirmed that any member of the public or Council could appeal the matter to the Planning Commission if warranted. MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio, to introduced and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 2096 approving the PUD Development Plan to subdivide an approximately 37.4-acre site located at 88 Silver Oaks Court into three single-family residential lots: two lots measuring approximately 1.2 acres and 1.9 acres for custom homes; and one lot measuring approximately 34.3 acres for the existing dwelling and accessory structures; with the Conditions of Approval modified to reflect Alternative 2, 36" box tree planting, installation of an electronic gate, and the elimination of any potential for a third home in this development area. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent None 23. Consider establishment of an Economic Development Zone Program and initiation of a Pilot Economic Development Zone Economic Development Director presented the staff report, stating that staff is requesting Council approval for the establishment of an Economic Development Zone Program and initiation of a Pilot Zone. She stated that while much of the city's existing development supports the services that are both wanted and needed by residents, some sites throughout the city may not be realizing the greatest return given their current uses. As part of a long term economic development strategy, staff is recommending that these sites be identified and considered for review to reposition them and maximize their potential contribution to the community. The concept involves leveraging existing tools within the city's control to encourage investment in these sites, which both adds value to the property and helps to direct development in a way that yields the greatest benefit to the community. Those tools could include, but are not limited to, City Council Minutes Page 12 of 15 April 15,-2014