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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 8 December 14, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER MATTERS 3. P21-0751, 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update –Review of proposed modifications to the Draft 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update and proposed rezoning sites Chair Pace introduced and provided background information for the item. Associate Planner Megan Campbell presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for the Commission’s review including Housing Element Overview, update process; proposed modifications including Planned Unit Development (PUD) process and Residential Land Use controls and standards; site selection; overview of RHNA; and staff’s recommendation. Chair Pace explained the State requirements and needs of the City and residents. Commissioner Nibert asked about HCD’s comments and review process and danger of Housing Element invalidation in light of a public comment. Director Clark stated the comment letter was referencing the basis for sites inventory and justification for adequate capacity. She stated staff believed the Housing Element was compliant with State law and could be certified. Commissioner Nibert asked the process for City Council review. Community Development Director Clark stated the Council was being asked to review the draft revised Housing Element and Planning Commission and City Council changes would be incorporated. She discussed potential opportunities to increase the minimum density for some sites and need to show a range of density on every site. Commissioner Nibert discussed examples of higher density apartments in other jurisdictions. Director Clark explained the current range was proposed at 45-75 and the Planning Commission could consider increasing the range. Commissioner Nibert discussed Big Bear Lake’s Housing Element approval based on tying its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan to portions of the draft housing element. Community Development Director Clark discussed the City’s inclusion of fair housing issues in the plan. Associate Planner Campbell noted Appendix F in the Draft Housing Element regarding AFFH. Commissioner Morgan asked insights about assumed densities. Community Development Director Clark stated the recommendations of the consultants were utilized. Jen Murillo, Lisa Wise Consulting, explained standard approaches to assuming density for housing element site and efforts to approach in the most conservative fashion. Commissioner Morgan inquired about sites with no expressed owner interest. Community Development Director Clark discussed outreach efforts and lack of objection. Associate Planner Campbell discussed owner notice of hearings. Commissioner Morgan asked if the proposed modifications to PUD would limit the ability of master plans. Ms. Clark explained that inclusion in the Housing Element conferred ability to build housing. She stated the State allowed for more detailed planning for larger sites such as Stoneridge Mall and Kiewit. She anticipated in both cases the owners would work with the City to develop a successful plan. Commissioner Morgan asked if the intent was for projects to be self-parked. Community Development Director Clark explained that the policy had been for properties to be self-parked but that the State equated onsite parking with increased costs of construction. She discussed the need to find the right balance and that in Pleasanton, most developers wanted to provide adequate parking. Commissioner Morgan asked if the City was committed to meeting the standards related to level of service (LOS). Traffic Engineer Tassano stated the goal was to continue to accommodate a minimum LOS D. He explained the General Plan exemptions to meet needs. In response to Commissioner Morgan, Traffic Engineer Tassano discussed the need to make adjustments to ensure viable projects such as reducing industrial to accommodate housing on the Kiewit Site.