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Otis Nostrand, 2654 Vista Diablo Court, expressed concern regarding a staging area planned for the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreational Park behind the Vista Diablo development and proposed that it be relocated to the old "S"-Curve. He requested that the street lighting on Vineyard Avenue be aesthetically pleasing and that the community park be utilized for passive uses and not contain a sports facility. He suggested that sports facilities be located at the proposed elementary school. David Feldsine, 560 Tawny Drive, expressed concem with the planned traffic signal at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Bemal Avenue due to vehicles cutting through to avoid the light. He was also concerned about an increase in vehicular noise created by a traffic signal, particularly annoyances of stopping and starting vehicles. Irmeli Vatanen, 1504 Redwood Drive, inquired about the cumulative effects of pesticides utilized for vineyards; whether underground water beneath the vineyards might impact the Arroyo; the differences in pesticide and fertilizer use between vineyards and other agriculture and the toxicity of both; how far vineyards should be located from residences and the school in order to prevent contamination from spraying; and an examination of the cumulative effects of agriculture. Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, expressed concern with impacts from school traffic, fire danger in the hillside area, the effects of development on view sheds, and the responsibility of residents to maintain fire breaks. He also expressed concern with the two proposed hilltop home sites on Lot 24 and suggested relocation of these to the front of Lot 24. He concluded by requesting that staff examine traffic safety issues at General Plan buildout for the Vineyard Avenue/Montevino Drive intersection. Mary Roberts, 1666 Vineyard Avenue, commended staffand the consultants on the DEIR. She commented positively on the trails, design factors, and with public transportation being extended to the area. She expressed concern with bed-and-breakfast inns being allowed in open space areas and requested that staff address this issue. She expressed concern with the removal of trees and the effects on wildlife. She requested that larger replacement trees be required in the Plan Area. She expressed concern with the mining activities on Lot 21 and with more diminution of vineyard land. She also suggested that staff analyze the Ruby Hill disclosure statement regarding Lot 21. She expressed concern with agricultural chemicals in relation to public health and safety; however, she noted that sulfur has no detrimental effects other than smell. She noted concern with fire trails and the possible relocation of the school. She requested that the architecture of the school be compatible with the rural vineyard area design. She noted concern with school parking and noise impacts, and requested that no large sporting events be held at the school. She requested that staff examine issues relating to Vineyard Avenue being reduced to two lanes at its intersection with Montevino Drive. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 January 20, 1999