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Director Clark inquired if Site 10: Valley Care should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She advised the development area is 6.12 acres with a recommended density of 30 to 40 units per acre with a capacity of 108 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to exclude the site from the inventory as the representatives of Valley Care were not interested in developing the site as a housing site. In response to Councilmember Balch, Director Clark advised there is a difference between needing to get affirmation from an owner and an owner has no intention to develop housing on their site. She recommends it be taken off the list as it would be hard to get past HCD. Councilmember Balch moved staff's revised recommendation to exclude Site 10 from further consideration as recommended and noted. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Arkin to exclude Site 10 from further consideration as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Director Clark inquired if Site 11: Old Santa Rita should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She advised the development area is 21.85 acres with a recommended density of 30 to 60 units per acre with a capacity of 655 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Councilmember Arkin recommended increasing density on the site. Director Clark advised a higher density may be appropriate for this site and the challenge is that it is a mixture of sites. Councilmember Arkin recommended the density be increased to 35 to 65 units per acre. Councilmember Balch expressed concern regarding the relocation of businesses in that area as they are mainly service-oriented businesses. Councilmember Narum shared the same concerns because one of the lots is for the car dealers to store their inventory. She expressed a need to support these important community businesses. Mayor Brown believes the area needs business improvement and that there are business parks and industrial areas for these businesses to relocate to. She noted this area is close to retail and transportation and is a good location for housing. She expressed support for the staff's recommendation. Councilmember Testa noted the State is mandating housing and does not care if the community is out of balance. She advised this site is as good as any for housing. Councilmember Arkin moved to include Site 10 in the inventory with the staff recommended density of 30 to 60 units per acre. Mayor Brown seconded the motion. Councilmember Balch advised he would support the motion for the EIR but still expressed concern regarding moving the existing businesses. MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Brown to include Site 11 in the inventory with a density of 30 to 60 units per acre as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown City Council Minutes Page 15 of 27 February 8,2022