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should be titled. City Attorney Scheidig gave his interpretation of "suburban sprawl." Commissioner Shepherd thought it was a matter of semantics, he could not come up with a better way to express it. Chairman Butler also agreed. Commissioner Jamieson suggested substituting "accelerated suburban growth. Planning Analyst Brian Swift suggested deletion of the words altogether and begin the section with "The construction of residential developments..." The Commissioners agreed to that. Section 2-13.03. Objectives. (a) Encourage development... - Commissioner Wood gave an example of his understanding of the wording. Commissioner Jamieson asked if there would be decreased dependency on use of the automobile. He did not feel that people are going to cut down on driving. Secretary Harris and Chairman Butler both expressed the opinion that some people would be encouraged to cut down on their driving, but conceded it probably would not change established habits to any large degree. Commissioner Doherty concurred. (d) Provide significant incentives to developers... (subsidized housing)... Commissioner Jamieson felt this was unrealistic. However, Commissioner Shepherd said this is a realistic objective and the General Plan does endorse it, that the community must be prepared to give more than just "lip service." Commissioner Wood felt the point system would aid in this regard. Commissioner Jamieson agreed with the basic concept, but from a practical standpoint he doubted whether much would be accomplished in this regard. Section 2-13.04. Residential Allocation Required. Commissioner Jamieson thought this concept is premature. City Attorney Scheidig said that someone would have to apply the criteria. Section 2-13.05. Exemptions. Commissioner Wood verified that under (d), Mr. McLeod's land would be exempted: Commissioner Shepherd asked what Resolution 77-108, referred to under (b) was about. Next, Chairman Butler received an explanation from Mr. Scheidig as to how the special allocation would work. Planning Analyst Brian Swift described how the subsidized housing system would be administered through the residential allocation board. It was emphasized by Secretary Harris that very few units would be set aside for developments which would qualify as exempt under (d) and (e). Section 2-13.06. Residential Allocation Board. Commissioner Doherty had concerns regarding the composition of the Board as proposed, as well as not having the right to appeal a decision of that Board. He thought the City Council might be the appropriate body to review the applications. Commissioner Jamieson agreed. Commissioner Shepherd said he saw some advantage to a representative cross section of the community. Also, the method in which the point system as set up would give a potential developer a good indication as to how he would fare. Chairman Butler was strongly opposed to adding another layer of government and Commissioner Doherty felt there definitely should be the right of appeal before an unhappy developer went to the courts. -2-