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Community Development Director Gladhill noted that this is high density residential. He stated that there are still multiple areas zoned for low and medium density, with only a few remaining pads that could be used for higher density multi-family housing. Councilmember Musgrove asked the amount of high density remaining. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that he could not answer that today but if this is extended to February, he could provide that information prior to that review. Leslie Roering, AEON, stated that management transitions on a regular basis. She stated that AEON continues to manage the site, there is simply a different staff member in place. She noted that the current manager also completes onsite maintenance and therefore is entering units on a regular basis and is able to catch problems. She stated that she was at a meeting with City staff and Police Chief Katers. She noted that AEON had to take legal action to evict certain units,which caused a number of calls because of the lengthy process. Councilmember Riley stated that his comments are not related to this project but apartments and high-density housing in general. He stated that the COR has developed at difference paces, with apartments being built much quicker than retail and restaurants. He noted that he continues to receive comments from residents requesting less apartments. He stated that his feeling would be to hit pause and let the other development within the COR catch up before promoting additional apartments. He recognized that this would let the current purchase agreement expire. He asked the thought process of extending the agreement another six weeks rather than simply letting it expire. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that staff felt rushed that it was not allowed to go through the normal review process, which would have included a review from the EDA. He stated that whether the Council chooses to move forward or not, would be the decision of the Council. Councilmember Heinrich agreed with the comments from Councilmember Riley, noting that she continues to hear that residents are tired of apartment buildings in the COR. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Deny Adoption of Resolution #19-299 Approving Purchase Agreement Third Amendment for AEON Ramsey 2, LLC. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma commented that he has mixed feelings as the business owner has put down $30,000 in good faith and is requesting an additional six weeks. He stated that the purchase agreement has already been approved once and he would support the additional time. Councilmember Menth asked what the area is zoned, therefore what would be built here if AEON does not build there. Community Development Director Gladhill replied that this area is guided for multi-family under the existing land use plan. He explained that the City owns the parcel and therefore has additional discretion of what and when development could occur. Councilmember Musgrove asked if AEON could approach the City before the purchase agreement expires if they meet the conditions. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that City Council/December 10, 2019 Page 11 of 17