The Dalles City Council tentatively upheld an appeal by residents, and overturned Planning Commission approval of “The Grove” high density residential subdivision on seven acres at East 10th and Richmond.  Councilors listed traffic and pedestrian safety concerns the primary reason.  Most expressed the need for more housing starts in The Dalles, but Councilor Linda Miller pointed out that the impact on area roads was an overriding problem.  Councilor Darcy Long-Curtiss did say she had safety concerns but also felt applicant Legacy Development had done what was required by the City’s planning codes.  She said she voted for the motion in the interest of not rushing the issue and giving people time to process the hearing that took over six hours over two nights.  City planning staff will now develop findings of fact, and will present them to the Council for its approval at its September 14 meeting.  Assuming Councilors approve the findings of fact, Legacy Development has the option of appealing to the state Land Use Board of Appeals.