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City Council Meeting Minutes January 7., 2020 Page 6 of 12 Councilmember Dickinson asked why staff supports the change to a one-year recommendation. Ritchie stated there was information presented during the Planning Commission to support that change arid also the applicant accepted the change as well. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked if the property owner accepts the one-year recommendation. Ritchie stated yes. Councilmember Leh stated he has gotten complaints about the dirt pile on the property. He asked what the status is. Ritchie stated the state of the lot is not in compliance with the City standards and staff is workingwith the property owner to address these issues. Councilmember Leh stated residents would like this addressed as soon as possible. Mayor Stolzmann noted one neighbor has issues with drainage. Director Zuccaro stated staff is working with the applicant to grade the site to a natural state for now and with the extension they will have time to comply with the PUD grading plan. Dave Waldner, DELO West LLC. (applicant), stated they are working with the City to get the grading addressed so as to comply with City regulations. He is working with an architect to finalize the plans and move the development forward and feels a one-year extension will be enough to begin construction. Councilmember Fahey asked if one-year is enough time; perhaps three years is necessary. Waldman stated be feels one-year is enough. Public Comments Carol Shucker, 1086 Johnson Lane, stated she has lived there for two years and were told all of the dirt and sheds would be gone but nothing has changed since the Planning Commission meeting. She shared pictures of the property. Councilmember Lipton stated he supports the application and is hopeful that in one-year the owners can get it started. He noted the state of the parcel is poor and perhaps there should lie more on enforcement on undeveloped properties. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated he too supports the application and wants it completed. Mayor Stolzmann stated the extension meets the criteriafor approval. She agreed there were many comments about the dirt pile and the fastest way to address this is this extension. She noted residents can work with staff on code violations. Councilmember Leh stated he hopes the violations can be handled amicably and quickly. He agreed the proposal meets the criteria. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing.