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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 14,2011 Page 21 that she had only heard from the townhome owners on their properties, and not from any other property owners in the neighborhood, making her question what the group had done to involve them or work with them or the Trustee of these properties to find a resolution. Councilmember Pust noted that there were tough balances to be considered when neighbors were not in agreement with what was proposed for a neighbor's property; and questioned how they would react if the situation was reversed. Councilmember Pust questioned if the neighbors were proactively working together for a compromise; and opined that she did not get that impression, and that they were reacting to a comment made at the Planning Commission level for a possible compromise. Councilmember Pust opined that these properties were all of greater density than those south of County Road C-2, and that the road itself served as a buffer. Councilmember Pust noted her consis- tency throughout this process in supporting the HDR zoning and land use designa- tion. Councilmember Pust recognized traffic issues, and had previously asked that the five-way intersection be reviewed in light of the young children and number of schools in that area. Councilmember Pust expressed her confidence in staff's re- view of the intersection, while admitting she was not aware of considerations be- ing made by Saint Anthony Village related to the intersection. Councilmember Pust opined that neighbors concerned about traffic today as well as with further development in the area, should have previously complained to the City about the traffic issues prior to this development coming forward. Councilmember Pust fur- ther opined that the City Council was put in a difficult position whenever they heard, "Not in my backyard! (NIMBY);"however, she opined that, given the den- sity already in that area, this seemed to be an appropriate use. Councilmember Pust noted that the neighbors should not consider who "wins" or "loses" as had been postured, but what was the best use of those properties, and opined that she didn't see MDR serving as a significant buffer as had been pre- sented. Councilmember Pust suggested that of more concern to the neighbors was that they enjoyed their current view; and noted that concerns that drainage would be impeded by this proposed development, but assured neighbors that that would not happen, as it was the City's job to address those concerns during the devel- opment phases of any project. Councilmember Pust noted that it was the City Council's job to balance everyone's property rights, including that of the subject property owners; and when she considered the overall picture, she remained sup- portive of HDR. Public Comment Carol Busher Ms. Busher assured Councilmembers that she was unaware that this development was being proposed until just recently; and in her subsequent discussions with staff at Saint Anthony Village, she was not convinced that there would not be