The Dalles City Council voted to deny an appeal of a Community Development Department decision to approve the proposed Alford subdivision above Mid-Columbia Medical Center.  Appellants had cited six reasons the permit should not be approved, including slope stability and landslide risk, inadequate road access, wildfire risk and emergency response limitations, and other procedural concerns.  Councilor Dan Richardson said neighbors raised valid concerns, but felt there was not sufficient legal basis to deny approval, and fellow Councilor Ben Wring pointed out there will be more review as the development process moves forward.  The first phase of the single-family subdivision calls for building on 14 lots totaling three-and-a-third acres within the City limits.  The remaining property will be annexed into the City and divided into 15 lots.