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<br /> - <br /> the owners would agree on the fact that something needs to be done in the area. <br /> He further stated that an EIR is not necessary. <br /> Jim Del Favero. a four year resident of Laurel Way, stated his concern is that he <br /> could not determine what the intent of the build is and his interest around the EIR <br /> pertains to that point. He stated that the specific interests differ between the <br /> owner developing a residence to live in himself and building the largest house for <br /> the biggest profit. He stated that he thinks it is appropriate that if one owns a lot <br /> that it can be developed and going forward, knowing whether a developer or <br /> owner will live there, equal laws be applied to protect the right of current and <br /> future residents. <br /> Scott Sweeney, owner of a vacant Laurel Way lot for ten years, stated that <br /> several years ago he attempted to obtain agreement from several owners for an <br /> EIR. He named various EIR consultants he approached that told him that single <br /> family lot in an improved subdivision is statutorily exempt. <br /> Joseph Hanson. Laurel Way. the traffic situation is a consideration. gutters and <br /> sidewalk exist to an extent with a substandard street. the water flow is towards his <br /> house and he described the cause of the deterioration of the road. He stated that <br /> he would encourage the Council to go back to the original position of allowing no <br /> development on Laurel Way without an EIR. At the minimum. he asked that <br /> Council support their decision of 2000 to establish the EIR line and continue to <br /> enforce it until the situation changes so that an EIR is not necessary. <br /> M/S Hartnett/Ruskin to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a <br /> unanimous voice vote. <br />Recess: 9:40 - 9:50 p.m. <br /> Council questions of staff and comments ensued. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> M/S Hartnett/Foust to uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to <br /> deny an Architectural Permit for the construction of a new single family <br /> house at 3738 Laurel Way. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call <br /> vote. MINUTE ORDER 03-292 <br />E. Appeals Against the General Improvement District 1-64 Assessments for Fiscal <br /> Year 2003-2004 - CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALlZA TION <br /> Financial Services Accountant Greenhorn gave the presentation. <br /> Chairman Ira opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DECEMBER 8, 2003 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />