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minimum; since the ordinance has been in place, the 15 percent threshold with the rental units has been exceeded. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts regazding the nexus between affordable housing fees and building units, Mr. Bocian advised that the City maintained aloes-income housing fee. As part of the establishment of that fee, staff prepazed a detailed analysis that attempts to develop a nexus that is based on a correlation between the gap of a mazket rental unit and an affordable rental unit. The nexus attempts to project what would be necessary to fill that gap over an extended period of time. Mr. Swift then supplied further information in explaining the nexus between affordable housing fees and building units. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding the current average affordable rent in Pleasanton, Mr. Bocian replied that it ranged from $650-$980 per month for aone-bedroom unit. Commissioner Fox inquired about the survey data included in the staff report and asked what percentage of the cities that allowed inclusionary housing credits allowed them to be used within one development for other types of housing. Mr. Bocian replied that he was not aware of the number and that additional surveying would be necessazy. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There were no speakers. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chairperson Roberts polled the Commission with respect to increasing the minimum ratio for affordable units. The Commissioners generally agreed with the Housing Commission to retain the current ratio of 15 percent. Chairperson Roberts advised that she would be strongly opposed to raising the ratio and noted that the Commission has supported workforce housing and housing for first-time owners. She did not wish to discourage attached or apartment housing. Commissioner Fox noted that the Busch Property's affordable housing was provided in the apartment units rather than throughout the entire development and inquired if this is consistent with the ordinance. Mr. Bocian responded that while the ordinance requires the units be spread throughout the entire development, a developer could submit an alternative plan. In this instance, the units are in the apartment complex that was approved by the City Council. Chairperson Roberts added that at the Commission's request, the developers built several smaller duet houses. Mr. Bocian added that they were not considered to be affordable because the rental prices were not regulated. -- Regazding the options for affordable housing credits, Commissioner Arkin agreed that anything out of the ordinary should be approved by City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 23, 2004 Page 4 of 15