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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 Page 13 Mr. Mueller addressed audience questions related to access points to his proposed project; 32' roadway width for Midland Grove Road; and proposed 24' driveway width. Mr. Tim Johnson addressed the building's height and R-3 Zoning standards al- lowing for a three story building, similar to Midland Grove except that theirs had a flat roof. Mr. Mueller addressed storm water and impervious coverage, as developed by their engineer, and preliminarily approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), based on the origina177-unit proposal. Mr. Johnson advised that a more accurate imperious surface calculation would be provided to the City Council as soon as possible, based on the 2.23 or 2.61 acres, whichever indicated by staff. Mayor Klausing thanked those in attendance for their comments. Mayor Klausing opined that his previous concerns related to traffic and storm wa- ter drainage had been adequately vetted. Mayor Klausing clarified that funding issues for the project were not a Council consideration, with aprivately-funded project. Mayor Klausing opined that his remaining concerns were related to con- cerns about moving from R-1 low density to high density zoning, while balancing competing interests; recognizing that single-family housing was not indicated, but those existing property owners could expect some reasonable considerations. Mayor Klausing further opined that, while staff had determined that there was no significant deviation requiring a Public Hearing at the Planning Commission level for the revised project, the public process may have been short-circuited. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she has many problems with the proposal as it stands; and questioned why it made sense for the City to consider zoning and comprehensive plan amendments if the concept plan was not going to be ap- proved. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that the City Council take seriously the requested action; and should they not consider approving the concept plan, that they have a separate discussion beyond this project related to density. Council- member Ihlan advised that she was not prepared to vote to support the project or other requested actions tonight. Councilmember Pust opined that she was not inclined to support an amendment to the comprehensive plan and rezoning of the parcel without further deliberation, independent of the proposed project. Councilmember Johnson opined that he was confused between the project and the practicalities of rezoning. Councilmember Johnson expressed his respectful ap- preciation to the neighbors and for their input, but asked that they realize that the