It seems likely that the Council would have agreed to the re-zone and given
preliminary plat approval had the developers worked out "bugs" ahead of time
through the appropriate channels. (They could have done more
pre-application work with city staff).
Council members are wrestling with a host of difficult issues on this
project -- these have to do with getting enough public input on a
high-visibility development; trying to achieve something better than 3 acres
lots spread evenly across expanses of farm land; and mastering the
engineering details on roads, slope, and city services. I was encouraged
by how hard they were trying to do the right thing.
The Camerons will probably work on the design issues rasied last night and
re-submit their application.
Does anyone know *for certain* that Arendt was involved in designing this
development?
Priscilla Salant