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Rick Ellinger, Planning Commissioner, suggested the document address issues the Planning Commission considered on a regular basis and also included a chapter on what the Town has learned regarding development over the years. Mr. Ellinger also recommended including information on open space, conservation easements, impervious surfaces, materials and a discussion of all types of structures placed on a lot (bird baths, spas, fences, tree houses, etc.) Art Bliss, Palo Alto, stated that he believed that staff had produced a good document and he appreciated the consultants being invited to the meeting at which these guidelines were discussed. Mr. Bliss did believe more work was needed on this project and would welcome an opportunity to comment further on this subject at another committee meeting. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the committee to continue work on this project and to report back to the Council. In addition no additional funds will be spent at this time on consulting fees for this project. 5.2 Review and comment on Draft Housing Element The Town Planner reported that the State requirement was for a rough draft of the Housing Element to be submitted by August 2nd. She noted that this deadline would be met with the final Housing Element completed by fall. The remaining elements of the General Plan would be reviewed by the Planning Commission after the completion of the Housing Element with public hearings on the General Plan scheduled for January of 1994. Tryon stated her serious concerns about this schedule. She had been on the Council for eight years and had attempted to achieve the goal of seeing the General Plan updated. While she appreciated the work that had been done, she was most concerned about no actual final date being ascertained for the revision of the General Plan. Hubbard addressed the document before them and suggested waiving fees for all second units and every new development in Town should contribute in lieu fees. He also believed 1,000 square feet of development should be set aside on each lot for a secondary unit. Hubbard noted that on page 10 of the draft housing element the reference to above moderate income households should be 80% not 8%. On page 1 of the document Council agreed that the last sentence of the first paragraph should read: "The Town is making every effort to comply." Siegel did not believe the Town should charge in lieu fees until the State laws were changed. Presently this would not affect the Town positively. Siegel also inquired why 1,000 square feet should be L April 21, 1993 1r Regular City Council Meeting