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City Council Meeting Minutes May 7, 2013 Page 6 of 16 not. He noted the proposed mixed -use developments contain multi - family units. He also did not agree with the revenue projections. Mayor Muckle closed the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo addressed the four- story developments in Centennial Valley included in the Comprehensive Plan. She did not feel four -story development was appropriate in Centennial Valley because of the obstruction of views. She asked if the City is committed to four -story developments in Centennial Valley or can it be reduced through the small area plans. Planning Director Russ stated the Plan allows the conversation to occur in the small area plan. The underlying zoning already allows buildings over 50 feet for commercial. The Plan clarifies a four -story building would be allowed, but cautions against altering the view sheds or the shadowing effect of buildings and not impacting the public realm. The small area plan could still be modified with public input as part of the criteria consideration. Council member Sackett received a call from a resident concerning narrowing a roadway and impacting traffic. Planning Director Russ noted the area is in Coal Creek. The red bar denotes multiple options for the road in the future, including a traffic signal. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton confirmed the discussion on the roadway has been initiated. Council member Yarnell voiced her appreciation for the evolution of the Comprehensive Plan and the willingness to go back and make changes. Her concern centered on a fiscally neutral plan and felt the City should be looking at a long -term fiscal plan. She was also concerned over the density and the number of multi - family units. Mayor Muckle stated the citizens have voiced their concern over the additional housing. He addressed the additional 800 units and questioned whether they would be built -out before the next Comprehensive Plan or whether they would be altered through the small area plan. He also addressed the fiscal aspects of the plan. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton stated the urban categories were deliberately cross - hatched to be determined in the small area plans. He stated the Comprehensive Plan is a vision plan for the whole City, and the small area plans will give substance to development by having public participation in the planning process. He stated the Plan is general in nature and not precise, including the fiscal projections. He voiced his appreciation to the staff for their work and his support for the Plan. Council member Keany supported the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, which cross - hatched the urban areas to be addressed in the small area plans and noted the small area plans will have public outreach. Council member Jasiak addressed the desire to preserve the small town character and stated the Comprehensive Plan process is the epitome of small town character. She