Jackson said for discussion at a later meeting, should we consider looking at areas outside the City Limits but inside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) that are beginning to see development potential? The areas are not currently zoned to create multi-family housing. Goldman said it means looking at Comprehensive Plan Map changes. It is an Action Plan item. Small suggested the Land Use subcommittee could discuss it at their meetings. Mackin said because we aren't expanding the UGB, we have to do master planning. It is a priority. The message to the Planning Commission is to keep housing density in the forefront.

Goldman said when it comes to changing the land use of a particular area, it has less to do with support from the Planning Department as it does with having compelling land need information for the types of housing and number of housing units provided. The data has to be there to support the decision. He will make an effort to gather information.

Peck reiterated her desire to see a "living map." What steps can be taken to generate such a map? Goldman said to make such a map would be a substantial undertaking.

Education - They will not be having a community event on November 4th. They will meet once a month to develop a program for early spring. They will be meeting September 15th, October 20th, and November 17th. All meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way.

Before the end of year, they might schedule a time on Jeff Golden's radio show for some affordable housing education.

Kim Miller arrived at 5:00 p.m.

Land Use - They followed up on the joint study session of the Council and Housing Commission. They are trying to get as much land use orientation as possible. They will move the regular monthly meeting to the first Thursday of the month at noon in the Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way.

Public Comment
Allen Douma, Planning Commissioner, believes it is important to quantify what the Housing Commission has done. What type of units can be expected and how many additional units can we expect? Will we be discouraging people from building anything at all? Unless we set some goals to see how are far we've gotten, we are unable to evaluate the impact of what we are doing.

Dave Dotterrer, Planning Commissioner, agreed with Douma's remarks. If we don't establish goals, how do we know whether something has happened or not. What if there are negative impacts?

Jackson said we need to put a variety of programs in place. Mackin said we have to do something. Not having all the information is a not a reason to do nothing.

Weisler expressed concern with 18.28.040.D.3. If a large property is granted a CUP there might not be any opportunity for affordable housing. Goldman said he took the wording from the City of Portland's ordinance. He will check with them to see if they have had any problems.

Voisin/Miller m/s to extend the meeting until 6:15 p.m. The motion carried.

Jackson/Voisin m/s that the Housing Commission provide their support in forwarding the ordinances changes to the Planning Commission for minimum densities in multi-family zones. Staff will look into the third exception. Staff will make any change to 18.28.040.D.3, if necessary, keeping in mind that housing remains the highest desired use. Voice Vote: Unanimous.

Housing Alliance - Agenda Caucus Meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 17th. Goldman will be attending. If other members wish to attend, contact Goldman.

Ashland Charter Review Committee - A letter of introduction is included in the packet.