The city council was aware of the lack of mailed notice to property owners before voting on the amendments to approve the hotel. The mayor told property owners that city council discussed the fact that the homeowners had not been mailed notices before voting to approve the amendments and decided not to mail them notices (in violation of the city's municipal code). The mayor said he views the setbacks as bargaining chips to negotiate with for concessions with developers.

The city was asked for a sight analysis numerous times since February 9th for existing residents of the hotel, Mark Hofman, the community development director said he would provide that perspective and didn't.

The city was told several times about the violation of its municipal code, and never a response before the vote to approve the amendments.

This is a video of how to measure 500 feet from the site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue5gKoUX3t4&t=48s