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PlanningBoard | 2021-05-24 | 7 | Board Member Curtis thought the changes were implemented nicely and he supported the resolution. Board Member Hom appreciated how the staff listened to their comments. He understood why the exemption for 100% Affordable Housing was there and wanted to make sure it was clear that the exemption was only for 100% Affordable Housing. Board Member Rothenberg supported the resolution as it was drafted. She wanted to see a revision to item 2-B Page 5 with something like the language she had provided earlier. She thought this was overall meritorious and should advance. Board Member Ruiz thanked the staff for revising the resolution. In regards to Board Member Rothenberg's concern, she saw the point but it's extremely difficult to fund 100%, Affordable Housing projects. Any fee that did not go directly into the construction of the project would be an economic hardship. She did not think that adding any of the suggested language was necessary and was ready to support the resolution as it was written. Vice President Saheba echoed his fellow board member's comments and was happy to see sections that had been debated were refined. He understood the tricky situation of keeping things equitable when it came to Affordable Housing and wanted to keep thinking of ways to keep things equitable whenever they could. Overall he thought the rework was commendable and it was now successful. Board Member Ruiz understood Board Member Rothenberg's recommendation but she would rather have that as a consideration for the council to review than as an amendment to the resolution. Board Member Rothenberg agreed that was a good suggestion. Board Member Cisneros clarified her statement about using the in-lieu fee. She had meant that when the developer paid a fee-in-lieu of doing public art that could be used for Affordable Housing public art. Board Member Hom echoed that was what he had meant as well. Board Member Ruiz said that was what they wanted the council to consider. To consider expanding the usage of the in-lieu fee fund, not just for the maintenance of existing artwork but for the implementation of public art in 100% Affordable Housing projects. Board Member Ruiz made a motion to recommend to the City Council the adoption of the resolution with the consideration of the equity language for Affordable Housing. Board Member Cisneros seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, with President Teague absent. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 7 of 11 May 24, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-05-24.pdf |