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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 14, 2011 Page 22 negative traffic and home value ramifications. Ms. Busher noted that her unem- ployed status of over three years did not alleviate these concerns. Ms. Moose Gianetti,Woods Edge,3209 Old Highway 8 Ms. Gianetti advised that she had only been a resident in the area for six months; and didn't realize this was going on. Ms. Gianetti referenced her e-mail, that was provided as a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof; speaking in opposition to HDR land use designation at 3453 and 3261 Old Highway 8. Ms. Gianetti opined that concerns expressed regarding property values was valid, and provided recent sales of two of their twelve units over the last six month, each selling for substantially less than previous sales; and offered that as proof that dis- closure to buyers of the proposed development was negatively impacting home values even before it was developed. Ms. Gianetti also addressed current traffic; and took issue with the NIMBY comments made by Councilmember Pust. Ms. Gianetti asked that the City Council hear their valid concerns, and opined that MDR made all the sense in the world, based on her real estate sales experience of over seventeen years, and her past experience as a former City Councilmember in the City of Lauderdale recognizing the difficult role for Councilmembers. Councilmember Willmus advised that it had been his intent for this discussion to clarify for citizens where individual Councilmembers stood. Councilmember McGehee reiterated her strong belief that this would be a good location for a PUD; and sought individual City Council interest in allowing Plan- ning staff to pursue a PUD policy to be included in the Zoning Code. Councilmember Pust advised that she would not take a position without a devel- opment proposal before the body. Mayor Roe noted that there was no longer any allowance for PUD's in the City's current code; and that it was on the agenda for City Council consideration in March of 2011. Councilmember Johnson opined that the setback issue and building heights were compelling issues and provided other venues for action other than PUD. Mayor Roe noted that not having the need for PUD's in the process was due to updating the zoning code and addressing those concerns raised in PUD's in code requirements; but noted that sometimes there could be other positive and negative implications. Public Comment Pat Wells,3221 Croft(SAY) Mr. Wells opined that if the proposed project reached development phase, the City Council would experience many more neighbors coming forward to speak.