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Councilmember Narum moved to approve staff's recommendation to exclude Site 17 from further consideration as recommended and noted. Mayor Brown seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown to approve staff's recommendation to exclude Site 17 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 18: Valley 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 7.33 acres with a recommended density of 30-40 units per acre with a capacity of 220 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to exclude the site in the inventory. In response to Mayor Brown, Director Clark confirmed the majority of the business owners in Valley Plaza are supportive of having this site rezoned including the owner of the Sunshine Saloon and the property owner. Councilmember Balch advised he is having the same concerns about Valley Plaza as he is about the industrial and commercial areas. He expressed support for having the site go through the EIR but does not support the proposed density. Director Clark recommended reducing the overall density by 25-30% if a mixed-used component and did not want the buildings to get bigger. Councilmember Balch and Mayor Brown discussed the densities needed for Councilmember Balch to achieve the zoning he is looking for. Director Clark noted it could be stated that 2.5 of the 7 acres would be non-residential. If City Council changed the density of the site they would no longer be able to be counted as lower-income units. She recommended changing the recommendation to a smaller site area with a similar density versus a lower density across the entire site. Councilmember Balch moved to include 5.5 acres of Site 18 at the recommended density of 30 to 40 units per acre. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Director Clark advised the Planning Commission's recommendation to exclude Valley Plaza from the site inventory came from public comments that were received and concern regarding the loss of businesses and local serving retail. Councilmember Arkin advised she was leaning towards supporting staff's recommendation to exclude the site from the inventory. She noted she is not opposed to having this as a mixed-use site and expressed support for Councilmember Balch's recommendation but advised the Planning Commission's concern is that there is no real plan for Valley Plaza. Councilmember Balch noted he is now looking at the list of sites that may not make it on the Housing Element site inventory but possibly may be needed to backfill. He would like to see it included for EIR purposes. Councilmember Testa advised she would be inclined to take it off the list. Councilmember Narum expressed support for leaving the item on the list and would want to see some restrictions so the bulk of the retail would be reserved. Mayor Brown expressed support for studying a small portion of Valley Plaza but retaining the mixed- use feel. City Council Minutes Page 19 of 27 February 8,2022