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EXHIBIT C Councilmember Brown asked regarding a limit in stories on the residential height limit. Director of Community Development Beaudin reported there is no limit on the number of stories and noted challenges in doing the roof structures so that it is compatible with those around it. Councilmember Narum pointed out the City has a historic context statement that details the different types of architecture allowed around Downtown and it would be part of this equation. The City is allowing for architectural variations. It calls for a thirty-foot maximum with two stories being the norm. MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Brown to modify residential height limits to a thirty-foot maximum with a two-story maximum and additional height through a PUD. Councilmember Narum asked about high-density units on the west side of Peters and how a two-story maximum would limit the project. Director of Community Development Beaudin reported it will limit the total buildout of the area. The units would have to fit on two stories instead of three. City Manager Fialho added anything outside the Downtown area can go as high as three stories through a PUD application. Councilmember Brown stated she would expect the Downtown area to be treated differently than residential areas in terms of scale and walkability. Councilmember Testa referenced emails received from residents indicating they do not want to see Downtown built over two stories. She added there was tremendous amount of public outreach and residents want to limit residential in downtown as well as limit structures to two stories and keep the small-town character of the area. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa Noes: Mayor Thorne Absent: None Director of Community Development Beaudin addressed consideration of adding uses annotating the map to allow for a residential project through a PUD process and the annotation would live on the map until such time as a property owner came forward with an application and the City would consider a preapplication, workshop with the Planning Commission and a public hearing. City Manager Fialho reported the motion failed at the last meeting and it was requested that it be reconsidered at this time. Councilmember Narum reported last meeting, after voting, there were comments related to CEQA that did not appear to be consistent with answers she has received earlier in the meeting about CEQA impacts. At that point, she had discomfort with answers around the questions of setting density if the City were to do 100% residential. Given the late hour and increased confusion, she felt this needed further discussion. She believed zoning is used to give assurances of what can and cannot be done on a property and felt it important to know and understand potential impacts. In terms of the Shell Station, she felt most residents would agree that Peters and First Streets are transitioning streets from the core commercial into residential. The City has been working to improve First Street. She reported the Shell Station location is the odd "duck" on the street being commercial with everything else being residential. She added everything is residential on Peters and reported she has been contacted by many residents in the vicinity of the gas station and have been firm in their opinion that the City should get rid of the gas station and want residential for consistency on that side of the street. She expressed her support in annotating the residential with a PUD on the Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Diagram and felt it is consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan Goals of preserving and protecting residential neighborhoods and having them continue to be a desirable place to live. Should this pass,there should be a demand of the property owner to schedule a workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss the type and density. She referenced the Barone property and noted the goal is to increase the vitality and the vibrancy of the Commercial Excerpt: City Council Minutes, May 7, 2019 Page 5 of 7 elopment Beaudin explained it would be allowed, including on Main Street, as a PUD, which has conflicting policies and would be a community conversation. He added there are policies and standards that address on-site development compatibility between two properties including visibility from the street. Additionally, if a downtown property owner comes forward after the document is Excerpt: City Council Minutes, May 7, 2019 Page 1 of 7 opened the public hearing. Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 2 of 8 residential units in the back, Director of Community Development Beaudin reported there is a policy in the draft plan that prohibits new curb cuts and staff will ensure access is provided without impacting Main Street. In reply to Excerpt: City Council Minutes, April 16, 2019 Page 1 of 8