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Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to hear the impact of 12 lots compared to 14 lots. <br /> Mr. Krystofiak stated that block two needs the least amount of fill compared to the remainder of <br /> the site. He stated that there would be buffer transitioning between the homes and the existing <br /> lots. He stated that all the requirements for setbacks, sizing and transitioning would be met and <br /> therefore did not see a reason to lose lots just to lose lots. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if there have been public meetings with the neighbors. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that a sketch plan review was completed, but <br /> the optional open house format has not yet been held. He confirmed that would be conducted if <br /> this moves forward. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would be comfortable moving forward with this <br /> proposal of 14 lots to gain input from the neighbors. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that when he viewed the Planning Commission meeting, he believed <br /> that there was input from residents. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that historically this neighborhood has been <br /> very active during formal review and public hearings. He noted that one comment has come <br /> forward so far in the process. He noted that the Environmental Policy Board also reviewed the <br /> sketch plan. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that it would not appear that density transitioning would be an issue <br /> as there would simply be one home behind one home. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill acknowledged that sometimes density transitioning <br /> is to buffer between higher density and lower density areas. He stated that in some cases there <br /> are more problems when backing up an urban service area to a rural septic area or a residential <br /> area to industrial area. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that she appreciates that the comments from the Boards and <br /> Commissions have been taken into account to adjust the site. She stated that perhaps the <br /> difference in the two lots (from 12 to 14) would not be significant and noted that perhaps the <br /> difference in traffic counts would be helpful for the public open house meeting. She stated that if <br /> the residents are not opposed to 14 homes,the Council should also be okay with that as well. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he shares some of the same observations of his colleagues, in that <br /> this is a challenging site that leaves itself open to multiple solutions. He noted that commercial <br /> and higher density housing could be solutions, but acknowledged that those options could help to <br /> protect the character and nature of that area. He appreciated the input from the Planning <br /> Commission and Environmental Policy Board in their reviews of the sketch plan. He stated that <br /> the density transitioning and buffering have been addressed, as recommended by the Board and <br /> Commission. He stated that he would be open to leaving this project open to 14 lots because he <br /> City Council/March 26,2019 <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br />