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Commiss ioner Mohan suggested consideration of inclusion of an accessory dwelling unit and utilizing solar power. Commissioner Mohan moved to approve Item 2. Commissioner Gaidos seconded the motion. VOTE: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Gaidos, Mohan, Morgan, Nibert, and Pace None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PC-2022-12 approving PUD-145 was approved , as motioned . MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda -Speakers are encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes. There were no speaker cards submitted . PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER MATTERS 4. P21-0751, 2023-2031 (6 th Cycle) Housing Element Update -Review and receive public comments on the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2023-2031 (6 th Cycle) Housing Element Chair Pace introduced and provided background information for the item . Associate Planner Megan Campbell presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. In response to Commissioner Nibert , Director of Community Development Clark explained that the Planning Commission and City Council had the latitude to consider alternatives and that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) did not review the environmental impact report (EIR). Commissioner Nibert discussed the findings of unavoidable significant impact and the need to determining if the project had enough benefit to outweigh the impacts. Ms . Clark explained statements of overriding consideration . Commissioner Nibert asked the threshold for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Ms . Clark discussed the metrics for VMT and greenhouse gases . In response to Commiss ioner Nibert, City Engineer Tassano explained the measurement of resident VMT; Countywide average ; and Mitigation Measure Transportation Measure 2 . Commissioner Nibert discussed the timing of the groundwater alternatives study and potential need to modify the Housing Element. Ms . Clark explained that the EIR was a disclosure document and conservative water supply finding due to current uncertainty . Chair Pace explained that the study timing did not align with the State 's requirement for submitta l of the Housing Element. Ms. Clark added that the EIR water supply analysis was conservative . Chair Pace stated the conservative approach allowed maximum use of the land and flexibility with the State . Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 November 9 , 2022