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the General Plan and the NSSP. Commissioner Wright agreed and feels that it's just a matter of interpretation and stressed that the second units would allow for affordable housing. f .~ , ~ The Commission discussed their interpretation of the General Plan and the NSSP. Mr. Iserson pointed out that the second units, of which staff has recommended approval, are considered to be a source of moderate income housing. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Patrick Costanzo confirmed that the second units would be affordable and, at the same time, provide a nice place for a moderate income family to live. He asked the Commission to reconsider its position by taking into account the second units, and revote on the issue. Mr. Brogdon and Mr. Bach addressed the Commission and expressed their support of affordable second units. Mr. Bach, in particular, stated that small, secondary units are ideal for moderate income families and, in this project, would allow them to live in an area they normally would not be able to afford. Although he has some other concerns with the project, he does not feel that the project is inconsistent with the NSSP. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Chair Cooper asked if any of the Commissioners wanted to reconsider their vote. Commissioner Kumaran commented that the Commission has already gone through the process of a motion, a second, and a vote, and he feels at this point the City Council has the discretion on how to proceed with the project. Commissioner Wright and Chair Cooper asked the Commissioners to reconsider their vote based upon the point brought up by Mr. Costanzo and Mr. Iserson that the second units would be affordably priced. Commissioner Wright stated that the densities allowed in the area under the General Plan and the NSSP, for all practical purposes, preclude affordable homes to be built in that area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS. REOPENED Mr. Costanzo feels that the integrity of the process has been compromised because Greenbriar has done everything they have been asked to do and feels that they have designed the project to meet with the General Plan and the NSSP. He pointed out that the developer knew from the start that their project had to meet with the requirements of the General Plan and the NSSP. He feels that it is unfair for the project to be denied at this point, especially in light of the fact that Greenbriar has been working directly with staff for over one year and the issue of affordable housing was never raised. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Page 16 December 10, 1997