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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 Page 19 Mr. Thelen responded that depending on those results, it would determine their next steps and how many units the site would support. Mr. Thelen advised that their development team typically looks at how a property is zoned and the density allowed; and clarified that they typically didn't come to a site and seek to rezone it to make land use changes to do so. Mr. Thelen advised that instead, the team reviews a city comprehensive plan and their zoning ordinance well ahead of considering a project site, in this case over one year ago, and then attempted to follow that guidance. As the project got more refined, Mr. Thelen advised that it could be tweaked, including density depending on related studies. However, Mr. Thelen opined that it would be difficult to specify a change in the number of units and what that density could be. Mr. Thelen did note that they did know that the market would support the proposed 209 units as a feasible project, and therefore had based their funding sources accordingly, and advised that it would be reviewed accordingly as the process continues. Target Number of Residents/Unit At the request of Member Etten, Mr. Thelen advised that typical occupancy of the 108 studio or one-bedroom units, representing 50% of the total units, would house 1 to 2 people; while the 3 to 4 bedroom units would obviously house more residents. Mr. Thelen advised that their 2 bedroom unit floor plans were designed to house two people, with one bathroom and bedroom on each side of the unit. In the affordable family side, Mr. Thelen noted that there would be more children in that family housing, but estimated that it would be reasonable to project that on average there would be two people per unit, thus their parking plan. At the request of Member McGehee, Mr. Thelen clarified that all their buildings had similar layouts, whether affordable- or market-rate units. Motion McGehee moved, Laliberte seconded, to not approve the proposed resolution. Member McGehee advised that she had yet to hear a single comment in opposition to developing this parcel or having affordable housing as part of such a development. Member McGehee noted that while she heard people stating that they would welcome new residents, residents were concerned with traffic and density issues in the area. She noted that Roseville has an opportunity to offer good, affordable, quality housing by the REDA and the community agreeing and making investments accordingly. Member McGehee stated that she was happy to make such an investment, but not through the use of TIF. Instead she supported direct financial aid which would include a caveat that the City retains some input and control in exchange for the City's financial contributions.