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space ; recommended remov ing PUSD Vineyard Property -25, 18 , District property and Valley Plaza and adding back St. Augustine 's and Pimlico . Commissioner Mohan concurred that the City should have a say in development of public properties . He discussed the need to consider the City 's density and indicated support for the tactical hous ing element then robust conversation over the type of city . Commissioner Jain agreed with removal of the PUSD owned properties . He expressed concern regarding tracking and consequences of not meeting goals . He indicated support of keeping a backup list but starting less conservative . He stated there was not enough focus on creating ownership opportunities for the low-income community . He discussed interest rates and benefit to property owners . Commissioner Nibert stressed his priority to protect the quality of life , support of controlled growth and preserving small town feel. He asked why Vice Cha ir Gaidos suggested removing the PUSD owned properties . Vice Chair Ga idos explained why he proposed removing Site 25 . Commissioner Nibert referenced the new law allowing the School District a by right opt ion to develop land as it saw fit. He questioned why it was necessary to remove or include the PUSD properties . He stated he wanted to respect the PUSD 's request to remove the Donlon property , therefore he did not support keeping it on . He indicated support for increasing the minimum densities for higher density sites , specifically Oracle and Metro 580 . He stated he was undecided as to whether to use midpoints. In response to Commissioner Nibert , Ms . Clark explained the HCD safe harbor approach was to use minimum density for high density housing sites and midpoint for medium and low-density sites . Commissioner Nibert stated he could support the idea of a backup list that had been through CEQA review and use of a lower buffer. Ms . Campbell stated staff was proposing a 4% buffer. Commissioner Nibert stated he was hesitant to remove Valley Plaza . He suggested establishing a requirement that the existing mixed-use level be maintained , and all active retail maintained at similar levels . He stated he could support adding Boulder Court back into the plan . Commissioner Morgan explained why he fe lt the plan was too conservative . He stated he was encouraged learning what other cities were doing for high density sites . Ms . Murillo explained that d ifferent jurisdictions were taking different approaches and that HCD wanted to see evidence for higher densities in terms of similar development s. She stated the recommendation was back on obtaining a certified housing element by the deadline . Chair Pace stated most comm issioners had concern with the number of properties on the list and impact to the community . He stated no one was interested in battling the State but , perhaps , some of the assumptions could be tested . 4. Objective Design Standards -Work session to review draft Objective Design Standards for residential development. Senior Planner Shweta Bonn presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation for the Comm ission 's review . Comm issioner Morgan stated the standards related to v isual appearance and architectural design . He asked the place for other standards such as open space , common space , height limits requirements , and parking . Ms . Bonn explained that the standards were identified by density range . Commissioner Mohan asked if there were standards proposed for renewable energy , and LEED construction . Ms . Clark stated such standards were not currently included in the objective design standards , rather follow State law and then City 's Reach Codes . Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 8 December 14 , 2022