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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 7, 2003 APPROVED • Councilmember Carlson inquired about the size of housing included in the plan. • • Mr. Griffith stated the typical range for multi -family is 850-1500 sq. ft; townhomes 1,200 —1600 sq. ft; and apartments 750-1,500 sq. ft. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the types of retail development. Mr. Griffith stated the intent of the plan is for small shops as opposed to larger box type developments. The larger retail spaces could include a sit down restaurant. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the YMCA is a big part of the Village development. He asked if the development team is looking at the two projects independently. Ms. Kautz stated the development team is meeting with the YMCA and will continue to do so. Mr. Griffith advised the plan accommodates the YMCA, but is not contingent on that development. Councilmember Reinert inquired about the units per acre on the residential housing and the number of affordable units. Mr. Griffith stated the units per acre are consistent with the Calthorpe study. This would result in approximately 20% of the units being affordable housing. Ms. Kautz stated the development team will continue to work with City Staff. The team does have a purchase agreement with the Taggs. Staff will distribute to the Council a proposed schedule for the project. Preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, May 12, 2003, 6:30 p.m. BUILDING CODE ADOPTION, MICHAEL GROCHALA, MILO BENNETT Community Development Director Grochala advised this issue was discussed at the last Council meeting. There were issues with the adoption of Chapter 13.06 due to hangers in the airpark. Chapter 13.06 states anything over 2,000 sq. ft. is considered a moderate concern. Staff does believe the largest plane that can land at the airpark could be stored in a 2,000 sq. ft. hanger. Fire Chief Bennett stated a lot of research was done on this issue and the hangers and planes are an issue. He indicated he believes two planes could be stored in a 2,000 sq. ft. hanger. The code considered any hanger over 2,000 sq. ft. a commercial use. There is, however, an exception to that code: if a hanger is over 2,000 sq. ft., there is no City water available, and there is 60 feet clear around the building on all sides, the Building Official and the Fire Chief can then waive the sprinkler requirement.