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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 21,2014 Page 14 Councilmember Willmus concurred with staff's analysis of the layout. Councilmember McGehee opined that it appeared that drainage seemed to be suf- ficient and along the lot line in its current location in the LDR-1 version. Mr. Lloyd reviewed the existing and proposed easement; noting that it was his understanding from City engineers, that the current location was not ideally locat- ed to effectively address stormwater from the streets, which was preferred in this area to capture some of it with the proposed relocation. Councilmember McGehee opined that she was unwilling to move to LDR-2 zon- ing simply because there was inadequate restraint; and questioned how long it would take to add a tool to accommodate this development if zoning remained LDR-1. Based on the time for notice, Public Hearing and Councilmember schedules, Mr. Lloyd estimated a minimum of two months. Mayor Roe questioned if it was possible to approve a preliminary plat and meet dimensions for LDR-1 zoning without rezoning to LDR-2. City Manager Trudgeon recommended that not be considered; noting that the pre- liminary plat needed review and/or revision based on engineering specifications; and he would suggest that the developer provide their input if that was the case. If the City Council wasn't supportive of rezoning, Mr. Trudgeon suggested the item be tabled. At the request of Mayor Roe, City Attorney Gaughan advised that under City Code, the City had 60 days to review a preliminary plat, with that review having the ability to be extended for an additional sixty days by mutual agreement of the applicant and City. Mayor Roe, in addressing the applicant related to timing and location of the easement, asked if it was possible to relocate the easement location using lot lines as suggested in Mr. Lloyd's sketch; and whether it could work. Applicant Representative, Grant Johnson,with J. W. Moore, Inc. Mr. Johnson advised that their engineer would need to speak to the drainage easement location. Mr. Johnson advised that the main reason for requesting LDR- 2 zoning was to meet current neighborhood characteristics and address and im- prove drainage in the area. Mr. Johnson advised that closing on the property was scheduled for next week, and in order to extend the City's review period, he would need to see if the parties were willing to extend the Purchase Agreement.