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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 Page 11 from the sites; and opined that there was consistent lack of clarity for this pro- jected project, including the type of housing, funding sources, and other concerns in this housing market. Mr. Roste encouraged Councilmembers to deny the pro- ject until a better project is proposed or that it be returned to the Planning Com- mission for further review. John Homer, President of Ferriswood Condominium Association Mr. Homer noted that Attorney Coyle represented the Association; and assured Councilmembers that residents were not opposed to the development; but that they were opposed to rezoning the parcel allowing high-density development on that site. Mr. Homer opined that the applicant had not provided a view from Fer- riswood, that would indicate blocking by the proposed building of two of the more valuable units at Ferriswood. Mr. Homer suggested that the developer build something else there that fit in better in the neighborhood and allowed Ferriswood to retain the value of their condominium units. Steve Enzler, adjoining property owner Mr. Enzler, having seen the most recent elevations, advised that he still hadn't been able to rationalize the view and architectural renderings and perspectives versus the mass of trees; concluding that it's not an accurate rendering and that the structure was closer than shown on the renderings. Mr. Enzler reviewed the status of his single-family residence, and reiterated that his major objection is to the mass of the proposed building. Mr. Enzler assured Councilmembers and the developer that he was not adverse to in-fill development there; and noted his support of the neighbors and Mr. Mueller. Mr. Enzler ad- vised that he was concerned about light, air and views from his property. Mr. En- zler supported maximizing the value of the adjacent parcel, however, not at the cost to adjoining properties and transferring value from those existing properties. Mr. Enzler noted the boundary issues already prevalent on his property; and asked that no more be added until those are resolved. Sherri Enzler, Sister to Steve Enzler and an Environmental Attorney for 15 years Ms. Enzler reviewed her credentials in providing an opinion on this matter, spe- cific to her work on site impacts to water quality and quantity and the relationship of water-based eco-systems, Ms. Enzler reviewed the immediate concerns she had when reviewing this pro- posed development related to storm water management on site and impacts to the area; slow water absorption ofheavily-forested lands; and dramatic water quality reduction from impervious surfaces. Ms. Enzler encouraged that environmentally appropriate development be considered for this size of property that won't signifi- cantly increase storm water runoff.