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City Council Regular Meeting - 12/05/05 Minutes - Page 22 Mayor Klausing spoke in favor of the motion, addressing drainage and traffic concerns that could be monitored and/or enforced; the rights of property owners not subject to popular vote; original intent of the Vista 2000 report in preventing industrial intrusion into residential areas; and the compatibility of the proposed single-family homes in the neighborhood. Councilmember Maschka opined that this had been a difficult issue for him to deal with considering property rights and the right to develop private property. Councilmember Maschka concurred with the Planning Commission and staff that, as the rules were laid out, Mr. Anderson's use is conforming. Councilmember Maschka further opined that if the City Council were to tum down the request, he was convinced that Mr. Anderson could and would receive a favorable court ruling to proceed. Councilmember Maschka recognized the City's ongoing issues with infill housing and changing the makeup of existing neighborhoods. Councilmember Maschka expressed his discomfort with the density of this proposal; supported Mr. Anderson's right to develop the property; expressed concern in potentially dividing neighborhoods; but spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember Maschka reiterated the immediate need for the community to look at infill redevelopment in the city and how it fits in; and to determine how to preserve large lots without taking away from other property owners in order to find a solution. Councilmember lhlan spoke against the motion; once again reading a portion of the ordinance language providing City Council power to maintain health, welfare, general safety or convenience of its residents. Councilmember Ihlan recognized Mr. Anderson's right to develop his property, but sought a balance with other neighborhood interests; and opined that the only property rights being protected tonight were those of Mr. Anderson and that the other neighborhood homeowners didn't count. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her frustration in the Council majority's "pro developer" support; lack of interest in reviewing ordinances to ensure lots aren't subdivided; and efforts to preserve woodlands and wetland areas.