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She stated she feels the density issue is very clear in the Planning Commission Minutes, which is a motion to recommend to Council a low density residential zoning district with a maximum density approaching two units per acre. She clarified the Planning Commission's favorable vote to recommend this to Council by reading from the June 28, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes. Staff indicated that to continue working on traffic mitigations does not include changing the street layout, but there are other tools that can be utilized. The opportunity or suggestion to provide for the curvilinear alignment of Cameron Avenue was discussed. Staff noted that there are opportunities to continue to work with the neighborhood on issues of concern. Mayor Hosterman commented she believes this is a great project and likes the appearance of the development within the existing neighborhood. She stated she likes the look of the houses and feels this is a first class proposed development. She agreed that traffic on Cameron is a serious issue. She noted serious traffic issues in other neighborhoods. Staff explained how the additional homes proposed by Ponderosa would not create further traffic impacts. Mayor Hosterman expressed the need to address the issues of those who live along Cameron and believes there is an opportunity to do that. Motion: It was mls by HostermanlBrozosky to introduce Ordinance No. 1940 approving the application of Ponderosa Homes for PUD Development Plan approval, as filed under Case PUD-50 and Resolution No. 06-065 approving a Negative Declaration for the application of Ponderosa Homes for PUD Development Plan approval, as filed under Case PUD-50 with the condition to include an ongoing discussion with city staff, the developer and the residents who live along Cameron, using every effort to use tools available to staff to address traffic calming measures and include that the crosswalk at Martin would be designed by the final map. Councilmember Brozosky added the neighborhood does not want to see a masonry wall on Cameron. Councilmember Sullivan indicated he would not be supporting the motion as it is disappointing to him that with the public input given that the Council is essentially telling them that they are not interested in their real issues - that perhaps there will be traffic calming - but it does not address the real issues. He believes it sends the wrong message to the community. Staff added the motion needs to include reference to the City's Affordable Housing Ordinance that the developer is required, prior to final map, to submit an Affordable Housing Agreement that must go through the Housing Commission first prior to Council approval. Councilmember McGovern reminded staff to make the changes to the PUD to reflect parking on the north side of Cameron. City Council Minutes 16 October 3, 2006