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capacity—were city infrastructure problems rather than the developer's responsibility. They agreed that the applicant was only responsible for managing conditions within the site and ensuring that water runoff did not worsen existing problems. Members recognized the character of Butternut Ridge as a historic district with large,tree-lined lots, and expressed appreciation for that charm.However,they also noted the city's need for a wider range of housing options to address population decline and provide opportunities for downsizing residents or new buyers. Some commissioners viewed the proposal as a chance to explore that balance while preserving historic integrity. They stressed that the discussion at this stage was not final approval but an opportunity to continue dialogue and gather more information. Several commissioners described themselves as"tentative yes"votes, supporting continued discussion rather than an outright rejection. They felt that the applicant had responded to prior feedback by revising the layout, adding the front-facing home,and committing to restore the historic Biddulph House. Others expressed lingering hesitation about the proposed density, suggesting that a smaller number of single-family homes might better fit the area's character. One commissioner supported the overall direction but shared residents' concerns about long- term traffic impacts,property taxes, and affordability. Overall,the commission acknowledged the emotional and historical importance of the site, agreed that further review was warranted, and concluded that approving the preliminary plan would simply allow additional study and community input before any final decisions were made. Motion passed: 4-1 ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the board,the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Oce--4 Tom David, Chair Lyn Wilson,Administrative Assistant Approved: 10/ a' ;C`}c 5