The committee discussed changes in the draft zoning code that would reduce minimum lot sizes in several residential districts. Staff described the intent as aligning the code with existing patterns of smaller, nonconforming lots in the city, but committee members expressed concern that the reductions would enable higher densities in new subdivisions.

One member explicitly referenced Miller's Landing and said the difference between the draft and the existing minimums is substantial: "That was presented to me as 44 houses in there...You want 66? No. I don't know if I want 44," the member said, describing community concern about crowding and traffic. Staff responded that the draft had reduced some district minimums (examples cited: R‑1 from 12,000 to 7,000 square feet; R‑2 from about 18,000 to 10–12,000 square feet in the draft) and that they would likely scale back the reductions to achieve broader council support.

After discussion, committee members generally favored retaining larger lot sizes or reducing them by a smaller margin; staff said they would revise the numeric proposals and reflect the committee's preference in materials for the public open house and the planning commission review. No formal vote was taken.