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Arlene Utal, 712 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, proposed that a daycare center of approximately 55,000 square feet on 1.25 acres be permitted near the elementary school. She further noted that she has been working with staff and landowners to incorporate a public use feeling into the center. She requested that the Commissioners support staffs recommendations regarding this use. Nancy Storch, 3193 Chardonnay Drive, referenced her letter dated March 23, 1999 and requested that additional work be performed on the EIR, with costs to the City being re-evaluated. She expressed concern with noise issues from traffic and construction, and effects on public welfare due to the location of the school near the quarry and the community park on a landfill site. Rob Liszt, 992 Montevino Drive, noted he is speaking on behalf of the residents on Montevino Drive. He expressed concern with the level of speed and noise impacts from traffic on Montevino Drive. He stated that the recommendations from staff are lacking in terms of specific results and placing the burden of correcting and paying for mitigation on residents. He further requested that a traffic study be conducted for Montevino Drive to determine if peak-hour vehicle speed and volume of noise from cut-through traffic are within acceptable guidelines. He concluded by requesting that the Commission re-examine viable solutions to cut-through traffic on Montevino Drive. Ray Rosa, President, Friends of the Vineyards, referenced a letter dated March 23, 1999 and expressed concern with the limited number of acres designated for vineyards. He requested that land needed for public facilities be taken from land uses other than vineyards. Rob Lloyd, 854 Montevino Drive, expressed concurrence with Mr. Liszt's concerns relating to traffic and noise. He noted that staff's recommendation to lower speed limits on Vineyard Avenue will not reduce noise impacts. He expressed concern with a fire lane being installed adjacent to his property and requested there be no emergency access at that location due to excessive noise and traffic impacts. He commented on the triangular piece of street right-of-way adjacent to his property that is owned by the City and his attempts to purchase it. He noted that this piece of land is an eyesore and reiterated his interest in purchasing it. Charles Goldman, Law Offices of Bowles & Vema, 2121 North Califomia Street, Walnut Creek, expressed concern with Lot 28 being utilized to protect the wetlands. He opposed any reduction in housing density on Lot 28. He spoke in favor of the southwest comer of this lot being designated as Open Space and the vineyard land being used as a buffer between Lots 29, 30, and 31 and the Foley Ranch. He spoke in favor of utilizing a berm and planting evergreen trees along the south border of Lot 28; however, he expressed concern with the visual impacts of clustering homes on Lot 28 as far to the west as feasible, and requirements for single-story homes. He requested that a site specific justification be performed for each residence before requiring single-story homes. Gary Oetman, 7508 Hillsdale Drive, stated that due to the realignment of Vineyard Avenue, he has lost approximately ½ acre of property. He referenced a letter from the City Attorney and noted the unfair treatment by the City in reducing the number of lots on his property from three to two. Brian McGuire, 233 Del Valle Court, requested clarification of Attachment 8, Page 3, Item No. 24. He noted it should say, "...an open space band of 165 feet...shall be permanently maintained." He noted PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 March 23, 1999