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Councilmember Arkin noted she would prefer to exclude the site from the list but would support the review for EIR. She seconded the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Arkin to include 5.5 acres of Site 18 at the recommended density of 30 to 40 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 19: Black Avenue 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 2.59 acres with a recommended density of 15 to 25 units per acre with a capacity of 52 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Councilmember Balch pointed out that residents could walk to any school in Pleasanton from this site along with being able to walk to the surrounding retail shops. He acknowledged that traffic is a concern and it does not have a transit element. He encouraged the City Council to think about a slightly higher density at this site to add a few more affordable units. Councilmember Narum advised she could consider a slightly higher density here and include it in the EIR unless there is an objection from staff. Councilmember Arkin noted that while it is in fact near schools there will be people who will need to drive their students to school. She believes the EIR will come back with traffic impacts and noted she is unwilling to increase the density. Councilmember Testa advised she will not support an increase in density and noted SB 35 could increase the number of units. In response to Mayor Brown, Director Clark explained the Housing Density Bonus Law is tied to the proportion of affordable units included in the project and could range from 5 to 50%. Mayor Brown agrees Black Avenue is heavily trafficked but is a good location for an in-fill project. Councilmember Balch moved to include Site 18 in the inventory with the increased density of 30 to 40 units per acre for the EIR. Mayor Brown advised if the site goes to a higher density, it will require a 4 story building and inquired if it would fit in the neighborhood. Councilmember Balch advised the area is surrounded by non-single family. Interim City Manager Dolan advised the City has built many projects at 30 units per acre and it cannot be increased without building podium parking. He advised once the density is increased to 40 units per acre it cannot be parked. Councilmember Balch inquired if it would be more appropriate to go to 20 to 30 units per acre. Director Clark advised given the decisions the City Council has made at this meeting, there is not a shortfall of the lower-income housing units so she recommends keeping it at the non-high-density range. Councilmember Balch amended his motion to include Site 19 in the inventory with the increased density of 20 to 30 units per acre for the EIR. City Council Minutes Page 20 of 27 February 8, 2022