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City Council Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Councilmember Brown stated he is disappointed the applicant is getting rid of the senior housing — that is a need in the community. He is also disappointed that this development will not increase affordable housing and decreases commercial development. There is a need for commercial and a market for commercial. He stated he feels this application doesn't support the needs of the community with senior and affordable housing. Councilmember Leh stated he is concerned about the loss of commercial area in the development. He is bothered the senior housing has been removed. Councilmember Fahey is concerned about the loss of senior housing and the affordable housing and the loss of commercial space. She doesn't feel she can support this particular proposal. Mr. Bair stated that a decision hasn't been made on how to adhere to the affordable housing requirements. He is open to discussing the 55+ housing further. The goal is to keep it a mix of housing. Mayor Stolzmann said this was envisioned as the mixed use section for the area. She noted using the fee -in -lieu doesn't get affordable housing on this site. If Council wants this it needs to be required. Stated she feels the application doesn't meet the minimum requirements of the Comp Plan in its current state. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved to remand the GDP back to the Planning Commission noting concerns about affordable housing and senior housing and loss of commercial; Mayor Stolzmann seconded the motion. Interim Planning Director Ritchie stated the senior housing requirement was in the subdivision agreement not the GDP. If sent back is there specific discussion or feedback or certain direction the Council wants to give the Planning Commission? Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated that the commercial piece is similar to what was approved in 2019 and he is okay with the density if the 55+ housing is included. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Stolzmann moved that staff bring back a resolution of denial; Councilmember Brown seconded. Mayor Stolzmann feels a resolution for denial is the best path forward as sending back would cause confusion for Planning Commission. She would rather see a new application and process. It's eliminates any question of why it doesn't meet our requirements. VOTE on the substitute motion: A roll call vote was taken; it failed 4-3 with Mayor Stolzmann and Councilmembers Leh and Brown voting yes.