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. that more vertical solutions for landscaping be explored in order to help reduce required landscape setback areas. Councilmember Sarmiento stated that it would be helpful to have more flexible standards for small lot developments. Councilmember Bustamante stated that the City should be proactive in developing policies to deal with small lots and perhaps consider "0" lot lines. The Committee discussed ways to communicate with the public, property owners and potential developers regarding any changes to small lot standards. 4. STATUS OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH Karen Haluza provided an update on the status of parcel acquisition for the church. Councilmember Bustamante recommended that a decomposed granite coating could be added to the interim dirt parking lot in order to keep dust down. 5. FOLLOW-UP TO REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND HOUSING ELEMENT POLICIES . Jay Trevino provided a presentation on the current status of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment process and the City's required Housing Element Update. The Committee discussed the need to balance the City's housing stock and to provide housing affordable to middle income working families. A study session with the City Council regarding housing policy will be scheduled during the Housing Element work effort. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ben Grabiel discussed ways to attract good tenants. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None 8. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. High-rise parking standards ADJOURNMENT - 1 :36 P.M. ~ ~A:: Karen =a' t:I - . Planning Manager Planning and Building Agency KH:rb rb:Council Comm\Devel CC\Oevel CC Minutes 05-17-07 . Development Council Committee Minutes 3 May 17. 2007