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(JDEDZ) area would be considered as infill. Ms. Clark stated it would likely be considered infill because it was existing developed land. Commissioner Allen asked about Criteria 6a related to neighborhood compatibility and increased building stories. Ms. Clark confirmed the assumption in the criteria that high density would be three stories. Commissioner Nibert thanked staff for its efforts throughout the process and for the presentation. He discussed the scoring criteria and its intent to present a simplistic framework to be used for site selection and asked its effectiveness. Ms. Clark reiterated the scoring was a starting point, to be later complemented with considerations including public input, site capacity, and characteristics. Commissioner Nibert inquired about potential sites that might be attractive but not captured with scoring criteria and if more could be captured with enhanced criteria. Ms. Clark discussed the Housing Commission's mention of additional criteria but cautioned the Commission to consider limiting criteria to reduce complexity of reviewing multiple sites. Commissioner Nibert suggested enhancing factors be noted for discussion purpose. Ms. Clark anticipated the scores to be reported back with more analysis. Commissioner Nibert asked about criteria excluded compared to the previous cycle, particularly economic interest. Ms. Clark explained the criteria added by the Housing Element Task Force for consideration of the potential fiscal impacts due to converting commercial sites with freeway proximity. Commissioner Nibert asked about major criteria inconsistent with General Plan themes which was not included in the current cycle. Ms. Clark explained that the criteria as drafted reflected the guiding principles which reflect themes of the General Plan, such as sustainability and character. She suggested additional considerations, including General Plan policies for topics like aesthetics were details to be considered in the next round. Commissioner Morgan asked if all sites of a specific size would be assessed whether or not the owner was interested in selling the property. Ms. Clark explained that staff planned to start with sites where there was known owner interest in housing. She stated GIS-based analysis and underutilized commercial properties would be considered if needed. She stated many of the churches had residential zoning and were potentially in the baseline inventory for potential future residential. Commissioner Morgan asked if the inventory was primarily based on vacant properties or underutilized properties, such as an older business park with expansive parking and landscaping, which could be converted. Ms. Clark stated underutilized aging malls and office parks would be considered due to limited vacant sites in the City. Commissioner Morgan asked if commercial sites would be rezoned. Ms. Clark discussed the mixed-use zoning to allow for either commercial or residential. Commissioner Morgan asked if a property could be zoned for 100-percent affordable housing rather than a mix of affordable and market housing. Ms. Clark stated her opinion that it was unlikely that the State would consider a required 100-percent affordable housing as feasible zoning, since it may be seen as too restrictive or economically unfeasible. Chair Brown confirmed there were 600 replies to the housing survey and inquired if any related to selection criteria. Ms. Clark stated the survey questions offered the opportunity to comment on preferred and specific locations. Chair Brown suggested the survey results be provided prior to final decisions. Ms. Clark suggested the criteria be determined based on guiding principles and the survey results would be available well before the matter comes back before the Planning Commission. Chair Brown mentioned the Housing Commission's comments and Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 10 August 25, 2021