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Attachment C Mayor Roe referenced concerns raised with other recent developments (e.g. Chatsworth and Parker Streets), and questioned if those had actually become an issue or if there had been any additional concerns raised by residents after practical application and development. Mr. Paschke advised that he was not aware of any concerns post-development; and cited another example on Iona and Dale Streets, where similar concerns had been raised. Councilmember Willmus questioned whether the developer would be willing to forego taking further action, and consent to a waiver of the 60-day deadline to address some of these optional scenarios and work with neighbors on their resolution for all parties. Councilmember Willmus stated that it was not his intent to kill the development, but simply allow the neighborhood more time to look at mitigation efforts by the developer. Councilmember Willmus advised that his primary concern was with screening for headlights; since he was confident that the runoff concerns would be addressed. However, Councilmember Willmus stated that he would like the neighbors to have an opportunity to meet with the developer and work through the various issues. Mayor Roe suggested that could be an option, or put conditions on the Preliminary Plat tonight. At the request of Mayor Roe as to his intended extension time, Councilmember Willmus suggested a 30-day extension; however, he opined that everything could be accomplished within two weeks. Mr. Fair respectfully asked that the City Council vote on the Preliminary Plat tonight, and condition it accordingly. Mr. Fair stated that they wanted to be good neighbors, and offered to go on record that he would abide by City Council recommendations on the number of trees they wanted planted, and further expressed their willingness to plant the property lines with large Pine trees, but would need to plant some on the adjacent properties due to existing drainage concerns, and their development’s need for to maintain the swale and avoid flooding. If the residents were willing to work with him by allowing them access to their properties by 10-15’, Mr. Fair advised that everyone could benefit by the screening solutions and alleviate any concerns. Councilmember McGehee expressed her preference that Mr. Fair meets with the neighbors; opining that maybe they didn’t want Pine trees, and if he was willing to negotiate with them and return with an agreement within two weeks, the situation could be avoided. Councilmember McGehee stated that she had no problem with the development itself as long as the headlight issues could be addressed on the cul-de-sac and corners; however, she was hesitant to approve the Plat without such a meeting with the neighbors. From his perspective, Mayor Roe suggested applying conditions to the Preliminary Plat approval tonight, with assurances that the conditions had been met prior to Final Plat approval. Further discussion on where the screening should be (east/west and north sides); if and how the tree preservation and review by the City Forest could be addressed that would allow neighboring property owners to approve a tree preservation plan on an adjacent private parcel.