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Commissioner O'Bryan did not believe the potential Fire Station/EM S site would be <br />an ideal location since the property is classified as native uplands/wetlands, and he stressed its <br />preservation. <br />Director Boling and Mr. Kennedy discussed the concept of the proposed site, <br />saying that it is large enough to move the building footprint around, in order to stay out of the <br />uplands/wetlands area, and that it had been decided after speaking to Director of Emergency <br />Services, John King, that the Fire Station should not be moved into the park. <br />In response to Commissioner O'Bryan's queries, Director Boling told how the <br />Comprehensive Plan assigns two densities when developing on sites versus transferring offsite; <br />and reiterated the 60% rule as it applied to the 18.3 acre project. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan voiced concern that this project, with all the intent, uses, <br />and densities outside the Urban Service areas, does not conform to Objective 18 (see page 185 of <br />Backup). Community Development Director Bob Keating referenced the 60% rule that Director <br />Boling spoke about, and divulged that had the intensity been put inside the Urban Service area <br />(Ryall Park's location) it would not have been a suitable design because it would not have <br />facilitated pedestrian access. He acknowledged that the project, as designed and recommended, <br />completely corresponds and is consistent with Objective 18. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan voiced further concern over the placement and maintenance <br />of the parks; the affordable cost of housing in the community; and the intrusion into AG land. <br />Commissioner Flescher disclosed that he had reviewed the documentation for this <br />project; visited Baldwin Park (by which this project is mirrored) to watch the project progress; <br />spoke with staff, and wanted to move forward. <br />14 <br />October 14, 2008 <br />