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Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Director Clark inquired if Site 22: Merritt should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She reported the site is outside of the City limits and would be proposed for annexation. She advised there is current developer interest. She advised the development area is 45.59 acres with a recommended density of 2 units per acre with a capacity of 91 units. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to include the site in the inventory. Mayor Brown noted this is an extremely low density compared to other sites and does not make a dent in the City's RHNA allocation. She inquired why the Planning Commission went through the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) process for only 91 units. Director Clark explained the site has a few constraints since it has freeway proximity at the rear and would require a buffer to reduce noise impacts. She noted a couple of pieces of the site are reserved for the owners. She advised once community amenities and circulation are added the 91 units were the results. She advised the sites are traditional single-family sites and noted the density is in alignment with the General Plan. She clarified the developer is proposing a senior housing project with additional density with some affordable housing. In response to Councilmember Balch, Director Clark confirmed the project would include frontage improvements to Foothill Road. Mayor Brown advised this project went to the voters years ago and was rejected because the ingress and egress were on the side streets. In response to Mayor Brown, Director Clark advised the ingress and egress would be on Foothill Boulevard. She noted access from side streets would be for Electric Vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. In response to Councilmember Testa, Director Clark could not recall if Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are proposed but noted they are not counted against the density of the project per state law. She clarified the City cannot restrict the construction of ADUs. Interim City Manager Dolan advised the project as designed does not include ADUs and advised the lots are not large as there are many community amenities included. Councilmember Testa inquired if potential ADUs would also be age-restricted and requested that information be presented at the next discussion. Councilmember Narum believes this is a good use for the land taking into account the area. She advised after the project was on the referendum there were lots of meetings and agreements made with the neighbors to keep a large buffer and that is why the lots may look big. She believes this project will fix many problems on Foothill Road. She expressed support for including it in the site inventory and noted she has not received any comments about the site from residents. Councilmember Narum moved to include Site 21 in the inventory at the recommended density of 2 units per acre. Mayor Brown advises she cannot support the motion at such a low density. She requested the density be increased to at least 15 units per acre in this last parcel of open space and no impact on the schools. City Council Minutes Page 22 of 27 February 8, 2022