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Chairman Day asked if any members had any ex -parte communication or conflict that would not allow them to make an unbiased decision. There were none. The secretary administered the testimonial oath to those present who wished to speak. IRC Chief of Current Development Mr. Ryan Sweeney brought attention to a typographical error in the staff report and informed the Commission that all references to the future "13th Street SW" bridge crossing should read "17th Street SW" bridge crossing. Mr. Sweeney gave a brief overview of the Planned Development (PD) process and the approval and public hearing requirements. Mr. Sweeney gave an analysis of the request for conceptual Planned Development (PD) plan and special exception approval and the concurrent preliminary PD plan/plat approval for the single-family home project and gave a PowerPoint presentation, copies of which are on file in the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Office. Mr. Sweeney gave a brief summary of the proposed development, explaining it will consist of 175 single-family units built in two phases. Mr. Sweeney explained the applicant's requested waivers and gave some details about the public benefits that would offset the requested waivers. Mr. Sweeney described the project site and showed location and aerial maps with the project plat plan overlaid. Mr. Sweeney also showed maps and reviewed the stormwater and traffic circulation plans. Mr. Sweeney briefly summarized the required dedications, improvements, and other conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Sweeney explained this project was not initially part of the South County Initiative (SCI), but because the location is approximate to other SCI projects, staff worked with the applicant to tie in the design and required contribution to the future 17th Street SW bridge crossing. Mr. Sweeney ended his presentation by recommending the PZC grant preliminary PD plan/plat approval, subject to the BCC approval of the conceptual PD plan and special exception request, and recommend that the BCC grant conceptual PD plan and special exception approval with the required improvements and associated conditions as listed in the staff report. Chairman Day asked if there were any Commissioner questions. In response to a commissioner question, Mr. Sweeney explained there would not be a public benefit contribution to the park fund because a contribution to the future 17th Street SW bridge crossing seemed a better fit for this project. The requested exceptions regarding lot width and setbacks were discussed. Mr. Phil Matson, IRC Community Development Director, spoke about how this area is on the periphery of the urban service area and that these could be moderately affordable homes for the community. The allowable lot sizes and boundaries of the urban service area were discussed and Mr. Sweeney showed the approximate area on a map for reference. Mr. Matson pointed out that the project has a large amount of open space at 70% as opposed to 40%, and the numerous public benefits that were included for the area. When asked about open space, in regard to the cut and fill requirement, Mr. Sweeney responded that this is taken into consideration and that lakes can contribute to only 30% PZC Unapproved Draft Minutes 2 October 13, 2022 150