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153 this item on the negative declaration. The City Attorney advised he would have to look up the specific section. Mayor Butler recessed the meeting at 11:50 P.M. Mayor Butler reconvened the meeting at 12:00 midnight. Mayor Butler thanked the citizens for their involvement in this matter. Mr. MacDonald advised that pursuant to Section 21151 of CEQA, as amended in 1981, if the Council finds that public controversy has emerged but that there is no sub- stantial or potentially substantial adverse change in the physical conditions which exist in the area, then the Council can still approve the negative declaration. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Council- member Wood, that Resolution No. 82-422, determining on the basis of a review of initial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and that a negativ~ declara- tion is appropriate for Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan approval for an approximately 238 unit manufactured housing project for an approximately 29 acre site located on the north side of Vineyard Avenue opposite Sauterne Way, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: Councilmember Mercer ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Mayor Butler, to deny the application of Ken Earp, et al, for Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan approval for an approximately 238 unit manufactured housing project for an approxi- mately 29 acre site located on the north side of Vineyard Avenue opposite Sauterne Way. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember Mercer and Mayor Butler NOES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, and Wood ABSENT: None Councilmember Mercer stated this project has been before the City for almost a year; that it started out with narrow streets, no open space, etc. He stated that after some changes to the plan, he felt this project is still too dense and will not solve the affordable housing problem. He stated he did not feel this is the best project for this property and is not a good deal, and he would not want the project in his neighborhood. Mayor Butler stated he has been a leading proponent bf low cost housing, but there are some problems associated with this project that he is concerned about; the size of the duplex units being his biggest concern, stating he felt that to crowd two families in a living space of 700 sq. ft. per unit on small lots, is not good planning. He stated he felt the density, traffic, and fire protection issues could be mitigated. Councilmember Mohr stated the density falls within the range specified for that particular parcel; the size of the units should be viewed in terms of livability depending on how many go into it, type of occupants will generally be singles and couples, and that there will not be a large number of families occupying the units. She stated she felt that what this project offers is valid and the need is great. 13. 10/26/82