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Commissioner Blank stated that this was not his intent. He indicated that he would just want to ensure that staff has the ability to work with the applicant to phase as appropriate. Mr. Dolan stated that an extended construction period creates additional challenges not only with the neighbors but also within the project itself. He added that the normal conditions for construction hours are good. Commissioner O’Connor likened the situation to a custom development where some homes get built and some don’t based upon the market. Commissioner Pearce stated that she appreciates that there is a motion and a second but that she will not be supporting the motion. She indicated that she was not present at the workshop, and, therefore, her thoughts are not included in the Minutes. She added that she recognizes the need for more housing, but is dismayed that the only solution that was created and put before the Commission was one that bulldozes all trees except for two along the train tracks, including 12 heritage trees; bulldozes a house that is 102 years old which, while not in great condition is still a heritage house in the City. Commissioner Pearce stated that while she did not get information on the parcel size, she would have liked to have seen a proposal that utilized high-density housing on the other four parcels at eight-plus units per acre working around the trees, possibly town homes versus single-family homes, and something that would have had 15 units on this parcel, thereby subjecting the project to the inclusionary housing ordinance. She added that what is missing is affordable housing and does not think the project rises to the standard of City-approved projects. Commissioner Pearce stated that she is concerned that the City is bulldozing everything on the site in order to accommodate more single-family homes. She noted that the City considers itself a “City of planned progress,” but rather, it appears to be a “City of forging ahead at any cost” when the only option it looks at is tearing down everything on a site that has stood for so long, including trees that are a few hundred years old and a house that is one hundred years old. She concluded that she is saddened that the Commission chooses, by approving this project, to not respect the history of the site. She reiterated that she would not support the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Blank, O’Connor, Olson, and Pentin. NOES: Commissioner Pearce. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Narum. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 15, 2010 Page 17 of 23