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the existing neighbors. He felt the Code is too flexible to allow single story houses to be taller than two story houses. He stated that Council owes it to the residents in the existing area to protect them; the City should use its resources to get an official settlement. Mrs. Beth McKnight, 824 Sylvaner Drive, stated that in all the meetings with the developer, the bottom line was that that the proposed houses would not be any higher than the existing houses. She asked Council not to compromise this issue; this is a statement of integrity. Mr. Howard Watenmaker, 812 Sylvaner, stated it is his understanding that there are requests for modifications to the grading, fence, etc., now before staff. Mr. Swift advised that these are conditions of approval and the request is to change the soundwall on Crellin and to regrade three lots; the City is processing these modificaitons through the appropriate steps. Councilmember Brandes stated that he wants every change that is presented to City staff to come to Council for review and that all surrounding neighbors be notified of any proposed changes. Councilmembers Mohr and Tarver concurred. Mrs. Rowlands, 830 Sylvaner, expressed disappointment in the City Council; she feels it is caving in to the developers and the concerns of the neighbors have been disregarded. She stated the neighbors worked in good faith for over 1-1/2 years and now what was agreed upon has been turned around. She stated she is disappointed in staff for allowing a building to be started when they knew of the neighbors concerns regarding house heights. She also expressed disappointment that there could not be a full Council to vote on this matter. She stated all she has to look forward to is a 26 foot high house behind her home. Ms. Jeanie Davis, 827 Sylvaner, stated the home behind the homes on Sylvaner is a disgrace; she has lost the privacy of her backyard. She stated the builders stated they were willing to work with the neighbors and to compromise; she felt the compromise was all on the part of the neighbors. Mr. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, stated he does not feel the developer acted in good faith. There were many discussions on the height of the proposed homes and the view lines; it was never intended that the new homes would be 24 feet high. He feels that if this situation is tried before a judge the case would be won by the City. He stated that the City could buy the lots, then resell. Ms. Jo Stillian, 3118 Catawba Court, stated that Council said it would not approve anything that was like Phase I of Vintage Hills; now she has a 23 foot high building behind her home, which completely blocks her view. She felt the City should stand behind the neighbors. She challenged Councilmember Mohr's right to vote - 23 - 4/04/8~S