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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 24, 2017 Page 13 Mayor Roe noted that the unlicensed rental registration fee would be separately billed and under the full responsibility of the property owner for resolution. Spe- cific to the city abatement and lack of information as to any agreement for respon- sibilities between the renter and owner, Mayor Roe suggested that Mr. Ide consid- er reviewing his rights as a renter if he was unsure of that status, by conferring with legal entities to address any concerns or unknowns. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten and Roe. Nays: None. e. Request for Approval of a MINOR SUBDIVISION of a Residential Property (PF17-016) As detailed in the RCA, Senior Planner Bryan Lloyd summarized staff's analysis of the proposed subdivision of residential property at 2237 Cleveland Avenue, re- sulting in three residential properties for development of two new single-family detached homes on proposed Parcels B and C, with existing improvements re- maining on proposed Parcel A. Mr. Lloyd advised that as plans for structures are finalized as part of the building permit application process, other particulars in- cluding a tree preservation plan would be reviewed by staff and acted upon at that time. Staff recommended approval of the request. The agent of the applicant, Richard Kotoski 2570 N Grotto Street appeared and concurred with staff's report. Public Comment Darrel LeBarron, 2101 County Road B West As a resident owning adjacent property, and former member serving on the city's Lot Split Study Committee, Mr. LeBarron provided a historical perspective of this area as the neighborhood moved from rural to suburban as the neighborhood con- tinued to reinvest in itself while retaining large lots. Mr. LeBarron spoke in sup- port of the request, opining the lots would still remain of considerable size even when split and as developed lots versus vacant property, would be better main- tained then now as invasive brush and vegetation covered the vacant portion of the parcel. On a related note, Mr. LeBarron expressed his disappointment with the city's maintenance of their property along County Road B and Cleveland Avenue, not- ing his ongoing attempts of maintenance to his property and clearing he'd per- formed on the city-owned area at his personal expense that he no longer intended to provide beyond that property he personally owned. Mr. LeBarron compared the city's lack of attention to their property and minimal efforts over the last year to a notice he received requiring his response within two weeks to address excess nuisance vegetation on his private property. Mr. LeBarron asked that the city aggressively pursue the aesthetics of this quality neighborhood at County Road B and Cleveland Avenue by addressing numerous