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which allows one unit for five acres, would not necessarily mean having one unit with a five-acre lot; it could mean having a unit on a one-acre lot with open space around it that could be dedicated to an open space trust. She added that this provides flexibility of being able to have overall density with limiting it to a five-acre lot. In response to Commissioner Pearce’s inquiry regarding the meaning of “any housing type,” Ms. Stern explained that it would not be limited to single-family homes; townhouses would be permitted. Chairperson Fox stated that Rural Density Residential allows one unit per five acres and inquired if the City would want to put townhouses on that parcel. Ms. Stern replied that this is to allow flexibility and has been the policy prior to the 1996 General Plan. Commissioner Blank noted that the language uses “may.” Chairperson Fox inquired why bullets points are used under Policy 8 instead of Programs. Ms. Stern replied that these are organizational matters rather than separate programs that flow into the density topic. Chairperson Fox inquired if a Council decision to exclude slopes greater than 25 percent in the gross developable acres would be included in this section. Ms. Stern said yes, as gross developable acres is also discussed in this section. Commissioner Blank stated that the Commission actually set this forward as a separate recommendation, and the Council did not want to do that, the rationale being the General Plan was being worked on. In response to Chairperson’s inquiry if the Commission should add this, Commissioner Pearce stated that the Commission could make this point again and add it as a recommendation, and the Council could strike it out if it desired. ? Add the following Policy: “The calculation of residential units for gross developable acres shall not include slopes greater than 25 percent.” Ms. Stern noted that this was not recommended by the City Council at a previous workshop where this was discussed. Chairperson Fox indicated that the composition of the City Council has been changed since then with two new members. Commissioner Narum stated for the record that she does not agree with this. Ms. Stern inquired what the other Commissioners desired; the other four Commissioners indicated their support. Page 2-28 In response to Chairperson Fox’s inquiry regarding the meaning of “implement the … necessary rezonings,” Ms. Stern replied that the Downtown Specific Plan made changes PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 25, 2007 Page 22 of 35