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Mr. Dolan noted that staff heard something different the last time and so did not bring forward all the detailed information about the Irby - Kaplan -Zia site that make it attractive. He indicated that staff will provide these details the next time. Chair O'Connor inquired if the timing is critical or if staff has time to bring something back to the Commission. Mr. Dolan replied that staff has a very narrow focus of issues and will bring it back when the Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to the City Council on those issues. He indicated that everything is really in good shape; staff has a few little odds and ends to explore in terms of the policy document and then the two site decisions. He noted that this is a breeze compared to the intensive Task Force and the 70 acres that were rezoned the last time. Commissioner Allen stated that she just does not see the Irby - Kaplan -Zia site as necessarily fitting into this Housing Element. She noted that it is not critical for what the City needs to do for the State, and it feels like a one -off project that ought to be dealt with to the degree that the developer wants to come forward with a plan and looked at just like some of the other properties that dropped off the list. She added that it does not support low -cost affordable housing either, which is what the Housing Element is mainly about. She proposed that it be left off to the side so that the Housing Element can be done and done well. She stated that, on the other hand, she sees the CM Capital property fitting because it is related to low -cost housing and was on the earlier list. Chair O'Connor stated that he already expressed his comments and thinks that the numbers have changed since a lot of these sites were originally zoned. Mr. Dolan stated that he understands the comments and is not sure he necessarily disagrees with it. He indicated that to take action on the Irby - Kaplan -Zia at the same time as the Housing Element is more of an efficiency thing for that project and not necessarily something that must be done as a part of this process. He added that staff will bring the issue back the next time as well because the Council expressed an issue with it too, and ultimately, staff will be asking the Commission to finalize its recommendation on that particular site. Commissioner Allen commented that that sounds fair, it just really feels awkward fundamentally and out of scope right now. Mr. Dolan indicated that whatever the Commission votes, staff will explain both sides of the issue to the City Council so it understands the complete range of opinion. Chair O'Connor asked staff if they have the Commission's input. Mr. Dolan said staff got what it needs. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 25, 2014 Page 28 of 29