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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 14, 2011 Page 20 of their offer to meet, Mayor Roe had served as his liaison in doing so. Council- member Johnson advised neighbors that he had heard them, that he had listened, and had understood their feelings. Councilmember Johnson referred to his voting pattern and where it fell related to the Comprehensive Plan; and advised that he had not changed his mind on that issue. Councilmember Johnson noted that the properties were now zoned HDR as he thought it should be, and that the Compre- hensive Plan designation was consistent. Councilmember Johnson recognized neighborhood concerns with traffic and property values; however, he opined that he did not necessarily agree that the proposed development would negatively im- pact either. Councilmember Johnson noted that, during any development project and process,responsible plans will be presented in accordance with state and local code requirements, and would include traffic studies. Councilmember Johnson advised that he had toured the neighborhood and would be supporting this land use. Councilmember Johnson reviewed the actual events from the Planning Commission where they chose not to make a recommendation to the City Council without majority support, since their original recommendation for MDR had been presented on a split vote. Councilmember Johnson noted that it was obvious that not everyone on the Planning Commission was supportive of MDR as was being alleged. Councilmember Johnson recognized that this was a hard decision, and while he didn't like disagreements, he was attempting to be reasonable; and was sticking with his vote to support HDR. Mayor Roe advised that he had a chance to meet with Ms. Mix as she hosted him in her home and provided a tour of the area. Mayor Roe echoed the comments of Councilmember Johnson and repeated past comments. Mayor Roe advised that the City Council had heard the neighbors asking for previous zoning of LDR and guided HDR land use designation; and City action to make the zoning match its land use guidance. Mayor Roe advised that he was supportive of that action at that time. Mayor Roe reviewed his rationale in his assessment that MDR with 12 units per acre, while stated as a compromise, was not a fair compromise due to such a low limit of units per acre; and in comparison to other developments in that area over time, such as the Executive Manor condominiums. Mayor Roe re- viewed calculations for units per acre based on current standards; and addressed building height and setback concerns that had been expressed. Mayor Roe opined that these concerns were not solved through MDR, but were in fact comparable to standards for HDR under the City's zoning requirements. Mayor Roe expressed his confidence that the zoning, storm water management, and parking require- ments would regulate what could be done and where it could be located on the property. Mayor Roe noted that, during the City Council's recent Work Plan meetings, he had expressed support of reviewing building heights and setbacks to determine if the City Code needed adjustment. However, Mayor Roe opined that he didn't think MDR was a fair compromise on these parcels. Councilmember Pust advised that her vote had not changed, and that she would support HDR. However, Councilmember Pust noted that her bigger concern was