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6.1.A. - Page 14 Jimmy Hedges said he lives on "G" Street close to Finger Avenue and said they have had flooding in the neighborhood each year. He opined that water issues are important and need to be considered in this development. Levi Brinkerhoff said he lives down the street from the project on a large property that is over 20,000 feet that could fit four houses on it, but that he would not do that to his neighbors because he knows how they feel because he feels the same. He opined the rules for property in this City allows people to relax and enjoy their property and people should not be crammed together. Jim Gernand, a resident, said Planned Development process is an important consideration, has its place, and cautioned this not be a way to bust existing zoning standards because there is a lot at stake especially in a residential area. He read an excerpt from the current ordinance code that included function, aesthetics, highest quality open space, recreation opportunities, cluster development, and increased open space. He opined that these are good indicators for good evaluation of Planned Development and he is in favor of harmony with the character of the neighborhood. Mario Fausto, a resident of Finger Avenue and representing the Finger Avenue Pride Committee, said he lives directly across from the project and that he had submitted a letter today and apologized for its timing. He said he has been involved from day one in this project; there have been questions, concerns and difficulties in trying to find a meeting of the minds given the magnitude of this project in terms of the rules as a Planned Development. He spoke in opposition to the project and expressed concerns about the process, motives and intentions for the community. He asked Council to deny this project. Ed Gory, a ten-year resident who lives in the Edgewood neighborhood close to the 1950s project in Manor Court, said he loves it for the community, great neighborhood, and that this is a very similar concept and he is in favor of the project. He commented that this creek needs a lot of clean-up, the area is very similar to his home, and he has never seen flooding there. Diane Howard, former Mayor and former Council Member, commented that changes in neighborhoods are always difficult and that there had been another project that people did not like at the time but it is now successful. She spoke about how to ensure creek stability, interpretation of the set back, and how she is encouraged by the willingness of both sides to talk and agree to changes. She spoke in favor of the project moving forward. Melinda Kayan, on behalf of the Friends of Cordilleras Creek, read a statement that included management of storm water runoff, biological wildlife, protected wildlife, and the 25-foot set back. She said the staff report does not meet Planning Commission recommendations and they cannot support this project. She requested that Council deny the permit or move forward with entitlement for fewer homes. Lurese LeVoir said she lives across the street from the planned development she sees poorly maintained property and neglected landscape. She opined that the owner and JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD September 10, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14