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In response to Mayor Brown, Director Clark clarified the restaurant is part of the hotel complex. She clarified it is a townhouse type density and it is expected the development would be 2 to 3 story buildings. Councilmember Arkin expressed concern regarding the density given the concern of residents of the neighborhood. Director Clark advised reducing the density would allow more space for buffering the units and a smaller scale project but would be the will of the City Council. Councilmember Narum advised she is not comfortable with the recommended density and recommended the density be reduced so development is kept to a maximum of 2 stories. Director Clark clarified design standards will be developed for all sites and there will be an opportunity to set the parameter around height limits. Councilmember Narum advised she is uncomfortable with a 3-story development. Director Clark advised for the Downtown Specific Plan staff recommended going with a height limit versus a story limit and it would be up to the City Council to set up a more restrictive limit. In response to Councilmember Narum, Director Clark advised staff is working to develop objective design standards but is waiting to see what sites will be added to the inventory so the standards can be tailored to the list. In response to Councilmember Testa, Interim City Manager Dolan advised the existing apartments in the area are 20 to 25 units per acre. He clarified he was speaking to the larger complexes further down Santa Rita Road. He advised if the City tailors the design standards correctly, it can make sure it works for this site in particular. Director Clark confirmed the design standards can be tailored to individual site conditions. Councilmember Narum moved to include Site 16 in the inventory with the staff recommended density of 15-25 units per acre for the EIR. Councilmember Arkin seconded the motion but expressed the same concerns as Councilmember Narum. Mayor Brown advised she will not support a 3-story unit in that neighborhood when a project comes along. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to include Site 16 in the inventory with the staff recommended density of 15 to 25 units per acre 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 17: Mission Plaza 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 2.22 acres with a recommended density of 30 to 40 units per acre with a capacity of 67 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to exclude the site in the inventory. In response to Mayor Brown, Director Clark advised there were comments at the last public hearing that the owner was willing to take this plaza out of consideration. In response to Councilmember Narum, Director Clark confirmed the owner wanted Mission Plaza taken out of consideration and Valley Plaza rezoned for mixed-use. City Council Minutes Page 18 of 27 February 8.2022