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Commissioner Sullivan noted that he had attended the City Council meeting where this issue was discussed, and that he requested it be brought back to the Planning Commission. He noted that meeting the goals of the new Housing Element would be a challenge, and that the Commission should be able to weigh in on this project. He noted that he worked in the energy industry, and that the affordable housing credit transfers were similar to trading of energy credits between power plants. Chairperson Arkin noted that he would like to see the lowest number of affordable homes built, and still stay within State requirements. He would like the affordable homes to have the lowest impact to the City, because there were many fee waivers associated with them. He noted that seniors had less of an impact on the City because they drove less and did not have children in schools. Commissioner Roberts questioned the building of single-family homes that were affordable units in perpetuity. She noted that may not be the best place to put City money, and that far more units may be built in multi-family housing. She noted that the possibility of getting this many units in the near future was very positive. She added that they met a real need in the community, and that it gave the City more flexibility. Commissioner Kameny noted that he would rather have the units up front, and added that he liked the presentation. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he would support this item, and hoped that the City Council would cOl)Sider whether the credits were in the best interest of the community. He did not agree with the concept that all of the remaining affordable housing units should be senior apartments, or apartments in general. He believed that there should be some for-sale single-family and multi-family housing opportunities. He noted that he also believed that the credits for single-family residential units would have a higher value than rental credits, so that it would be a disincentive for single-family residential projects being built. Commissioner Roberts moved to recommend to the City Council that the current language as included in the May 6, 2003, staff report, allowing on-site and off-site credits if approved by the City Council, be retained. Chairperson Arkin seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, Roberts, and Sullivan None None Commissioner Maas Resolution No. PC-2003-30 was entered and adopted as motioned. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2003 EXCERPTS