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Framework Agreement (7) Development Agreement; (8) Affordable Housing Agreement; and (9) Growth Management Agreement Community Development Director Gerry Beaudin presented details of the staff report and noted that growth, development and change occur best with ample community involvement. He addressed location, surrounding properties and uses, existing conditions, project proposal, applications and approvals for the City Council to consider, background, Planning Commission conditions, General Plan designation, zoning designation, proposed designations, architecture, visual simulations, parking, tree preservation and removal, open space and access, open space and parks, preservation of existing structures, Nevada Street/Intersection improvements and traffic alternatives. In response to Mayor Thorne's question regarding whether bus transportation has been discussed, Mr. Beaudin reported there are two bus stops currently, on Stanley and approximate to the project. He added the project has a revised condition of approval asking the project developer to work with the City and IANA, on the possibility of relocating one of the bus stops to ensure that the area is being well-serviced. In reply to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding the number of trips, Mr. Beaudin reported that number includes employees, shuttles and visitors and stated those numbers should come down as details of the Sunflower Hill project are reviewed. Mr. Beaudin continued with the presentation addressing the Development Agreement and Affordable Housing Agreement, the City's Growth Management Agreement and unit allocations, Framework Agreement, details of the Sunflower Hill project, the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement (ENRA), Environmental Review, alternatives for the City Council to consider, public comments and revised conditions of approval, and recommendations. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Mike Serpa, developer, thanked the City and various commissions and agencies for their help on the project and addressed community input, City and community benefits, disbursement of space, buyer profile summary and project vetting. He urged the City Council to give them the opportunity to proceed with the project. Councilmember Brown noted last minute changes to the conditions of approval regarding bus transportation and asked whether there is an issue with that. Mr. Serpa stated he has no issues. Additionally, Councilmember Brown suggested using the family names of local and owners for streets or parks to memorialize their contributions to the City. Mr. Serpa stated they usually have such requests but have received none relative to this project. Councilmember Brown complimented the developer for working with the Zia House and commented on the importance of having it and water towers be part of the development. Mayor Thorne asked regarding the height of the three-story houses and Mr. Beaudin reported two-story homes in the Gateway project are about 35 feet high and three-story homes are 45 feet high. In this project, two-story homes will be 27 feet high and 35 feet high for the three-story homes. Massing will also be broken up and the homes will have a smaller footprint. Eileen Ng, Supervisor Nate Miley's Office, reported Supervisor Miley respectfully requests the City's support of the project noting the need for affordable housing in the area and especially for special-needs residents. She reported a copy of the Supervisor's letter of support has been sent to City Council, via email. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 February 7, 2017