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neighbors have been attending the meetings and feel very strongly after having to watch the Summerhill project be approved next to them. He noted that when the Planning Commission had its Work Session, it did not go so far as to make a recommendation, but there were a number of Commissioners who commented that they would like to give these two sites additional consideration. He added that staff received the same kind of comments when they checked in with the City Council, and that is the reason there are these two remaining sites. He noted that the CEQA review n done on the Irby - Kaplan -Zia site, and it would not take a new CEQA to do something different on the other site because it would essentially be a down- zoning if that is what the Council ultimately decides. He indicated that this is something that can be considered within the timeframe allowed. Mr. Dolan informed the Commissioners that just like the first half of the meeting, there are no decisions necessary tonight; this is an opportunity for them to hear again from the public and to give staff their thoughts as they have evolved and let the new Commissioners who were not here at the last Work Session to tell staff any thoughts they may have. Commissioner Ritter asked staff for a status update on the CM Capital Phase I, whether that is in process or was approved. Mr. Dolan replied that the project was approved but the developer has not yet submitted for a building permit. Chair O'Connor inquired what the approval was for and for how many units per acre it was zoned. Ms. Wallis replied that it was approved for 177 apartment units at 30 units per acre. Commissioner Ritter commented that the City is now just waiting on them to do whatever they need to do to pencil it out or build it. He inquired if there are any plans on the Irby - Kaplan -Zia property that have come forward with proposals. Mr. Dolan replied that staff has been talking with potential developers of that site all the way back through the last Housing Element, and they were very eagerly awaiting this round to refresh the dialogue. He indicated that staff has talked to them about specific projects, but there has been no formal submittal as they need some "go ahead." He added that ifthe site does not get included in the Housing Element, there is really no reason why they could not pursue it independent of the Housing Element; but they would have to come forward and ask for a zoning change. He indicated that from their perspective, they would proceed as soon as they can get the zoning as a part of the Housing Element process, and if they do not make it then, staff will probably have a dialogue with them about whether or not they can do it after the Housing Element is done. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 15 of 29