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In response to Councilmember Arkin, Councilmember Balch advised he would agree to make commercial usage an option for the site. He clarified his motion is to include Site 25 in the inventory with a density range of 8 to 16 units per acre, making teacher and/or workforce housing a required or significantly suggested element of site development, allowing for mixed density across the site, and an optional commercial component. Councilmember Narum seconded the motion. Mayor Brown cheered and commended the Councilmembers for working together. She noted with only four voters on the site an even split means they could not include the site. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Narum to include Site 25 in the inventory with a density range of 8 to 16 units per acre, making teacher or workforce housing a required or significantly suggested element of site development, allowing for mixed density across the site, and an optional commercial component. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Balch, Narum, Mayor Brown Noes: None Recuse: Councilmember Testa Councilmember Balch recused himself from the discussion on Site 26. Councilmember Testa returned to the meeting. Director Clark inquired if Site 26: St. Augustine should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and should there be any changes to the recommended density range. Councilmember Arkin believes the site should be included in the inventory and agrees with the recommended density range. Councilmember Testa agrees the site should be included in the inventory and agrees with the recommended density range. She noted St. Augustine has been asking to use the site for housing for years. In response to Councilmember Testa, Director Clark clarified all sites could be eligible for an SB 35 density bonus because they would have a residential designation if they meet all SB 35 requirements. Mayor Brown suggested a higher density as she wants it to fit in the neighborhood and noted it is near an elementary school and downtown. She advised she did not hear any concerns regarding this site. In response to Mayor Brown, Associate Planner Hagen clarified access to the site is available off Bonita Avenue and Bernal Avenue. She advised the surrounding neighborhood is zoned R1-65 and advised the proposed density would be consistent with the surrounding neighborhoods. Councilmember Narum expressed support including Site 26 on the list and supports the density. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Arkin to include Site 26 in the inventory with a density range of 2 to 7 units per acre as recommended and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Recuse: Councilmember Balch Councilmember Balch returned to the meeting. Director Clark inquired if Site 1: Lester should remain in the preliminary inventory for further consideration and if there should be any changes to the recommended density range. She advised the City Council Minutes Page 9 of 27 February 8,2022