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Bob Lanzone, an attorney for Mr. McGowan, the developer, commented in detail on issues pertaining to the 25-foot setback, encroachment, trees, Planning Commission recommendations, storm water zoning, and findings from years past to current that are consistent with the General Plan. He asked Council to approve these resolutions. Vicky Messina Constantin, a realtor who lives in Clifford School District, said she works on selling homes farther away in the Woodside Road area and she is not related to this project. Based on her experience with people, she said what seems important to people is the surrounding neighborhood and school district. She opined that new homes make older homes more valuable for neighborhoods and shows that it is coming up and she is in favor of the project and hopes it will be built. Gabriel de Armero lives on Finger Avenue and he stated he does not have any business related to the developer Mr. McGowan. He spoke in favor and support of the project and opined that it will increase the value of his home and the neighborhood and encourages Council to support it. Julie Abraham said she lives on Finger Avenue, was at the facilitated discussion, and expressed her sincere thanks for the discussion with the developer. She spoke about past project denials related to the Cordilleras Creek and other project design concerns that have not changed. She spoke against the project and opined that if it is approved, the developer would no longer have any incentive to continue to work with the neighbors and made a reference to a letter that was sent to Council earlier. 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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD September 10, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 195