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Attachment C needed a curb cut to get water being the curb line.Councilmember Willmus further opined that the City needed to re-evaluate the level of neighborhood input and developer meetings required, which were not currently available for this case. However, overall, Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the motion as conditioned. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her appreciation to the Planning Commission for holding the Public Hearing at which a bulk of this material was covered as evidenced by their meeting minutes included in the agenda packet materials. Councilmember McGehee spoke in opposition to the motion, referencing the comments of Councilmember Willmus, and her preference that the neighborhood be given credibility and involvement in advance of Preliminary Plat approval, and expressing her disappointment that the developer was not interested in extending the approval period. Mayor Roe opined that it made sense to look at neighborhood meetings as part of the approval process for this type of application, and would prove a good topic for the June 3, 2013 meeting, along with the other land use issues scheduled. Councilmember McGehee opined that the Tree Preservation Ordinance also needed further discussion. In response to Councilmember McGehee’s comments, Councilmember Willmus opined that, if the City Council voted against this Preliminary Plat, the developer would be back without conditions, as there was nothing in the City’s existing code to stop it at this point, which served to enter into his decision-making. Going forward, Councilmember Willmus, concurred there were tools to consider for future applications, but reiterated that if he took a similar position to that of Councilmember McGehee, the neighbors would still be looking at this development without protective conditions. Mayor Roe stated that the City Council had to consider applications before it under code currently in place; and noted similar concerns raised during past subdivision applications, opining that this was not new ground being covered with this approval; however, it raised issues that needed further review as part of the approval process. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Laliberte; and Roe. Nays: McGehee. Motion Carried. At the request of Mayor Roe, City Attorney Gaughan confirmed that a super majority vote was not required for this approval. Mayor Roe expressed the City Council’s appreciation of the neighbors’ attendance and comments; and further expressed appreciation for their feedback.