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Special Meeting Planning Commission July 16, 1980 Policy #10 was inserted before Page 25 Mr. Harris explained the philosophy behind this Policy. Chairperson Wilson asked if Mr. Harris was talking about giving more RAP points for moderate housing. Mr. Harris explained that RAP now penalizes moderate housing in the design category. Chairperson Wilson stated at least 300 rental units should be exempt from RAP as well as 300 affordable housing units and that if someone has the ability to get Federal funds they should be allowed to have an exemption. He stated it would be proper for 300 multi-rental and 300 affordable housing units to be exempted from RAP. Chairperson Wilson stated he would like to see a recommendation to go City Council for their next RAP meeting to consider exempting this number. Commissioner Getty inquired as to how the 20 growth limitation would be maintained. She asked Chairperson Wilson why he picked 300. Chairperson Wilson said he could have used the figures 200 or 400 just as easily. Chairperson Wilson stated if someone could come along and get financing, the City should help in supporting them -- not just talk about it. Commissioner Getty stated she doesn't think it should be a specific number. Commissioner Jamieson stated he thought it should be a specific number and asked if it was proper to make a motion recommending to the City Council that this be adopted. Commissioner Getty stated that if a developer came in with 100 units and was exempt from RAP what would be done for the sewers. Chairperson Wilson stated we would be the only City doing something about the housing problem. Mr. Harris stated the easiest thing would be to recommend that all apartments be exempt. Chairperson Wilson stated he doesn't like the word "apartments", but wants the words "rental units" used. Commissioner Doherty asked if there should be a minimum size for the exemption or do you want to have just "any rental units." Commissioner Jamieson stated that 300 rental apartments in any one place is bad news. Chairperson Wilson stated a limit should be set at 300 with a maximum of 100 at any one location. Commissioner Getty stated she didn't want them all at one location either. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamieson, seconded by Commissioner Doherty that "The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council 300 rental units and 300 affordable housing units be exempt from RAP including the 78 units which have already been set aside." (affordable units are those directed at lower and moderate housing). ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson, Lindsey and Chairperson Wilson Noes Commissioner Getty Absent None -7- __. _._...._ ____ ___~._ ....___ _ ~ ~ _ .. ..___ _.__.__._._._~,....r.~.~.__... _ ...,...._. _. _ __-_ _ _._ .. ..__ __.... ._ _ .__. _ __ .. --- r.....__.._....