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Motion passed unanimously. Vice Chairperson Harris stated that this is the last site in the city that is designated for high density residential land use. He noted that it was his understanding that the property was zoned RM-l ,500 and asked if it had been rezoned. Jenny Soo, Planning Department and staff planner for the project, stated her belief that the site was always zoned RM-4. Vice Chairperson Harris reiterated that this is the only vacant site in the General Plan that is designated high density residential. It is also in an area that has apartments with higher densities than the proposed project. He feels we are wasting a prime site by not saving it for rental housing. He feels that affordable ownership housing is good but there is a greater need for affordable apartments. It was moved by Vice Chairperson Harris, seconded by Commissioner Whisnand, that the Housing Commission would prefer to see the site developed at a higher density. The Housing Commission encourages the Planning Commission and City Council to pursue higher density as a means ofincreasing the affordability. Motion passed unanimously. The Housing Commission discussed if the project would come back to them if the density was increased. Steven Bocian indicated it could change the specifics of the Affordable Housing Agreement. B. Approval of Guidelines for Future Senior Housing Developments Scott Erickson presented the staff report, Mr. Erickson reported that staff has spent time over the past several months collecting input on the draft guidelines from a number of different sources. Commissioners Whisnand and Hodgett have provided feedback and input. Staff has also been working with Jack Dove and Bruce Fiedler, and has had feedback from Dolores Bengtson, The staff report and attached draft guidelines are the result of this process. Mr, Erickson noted that he met with Mr. Dove this afternoon and discussed the proposed draft. Mr. Dove shared additional comments including: . Differentiating between large versus small projects, i.e., including language that provisions might not apply as extensively for a very small project. . The City might consider instituting an "introductory period" of several years in which the guidelines would not be mandatory. . Regarding Building Design on page 4 under 2.2, in addition to the goals of accessibility and aging in place that a statement be added that the design also engender a feeling of community. . Discussed having a separate section 8.0 adding management and operations and a few more related comments. . Potential cost impacts of some items. Page - 7 -