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residents in the neighborhood. He noted that the future extension of Stoneridge to El Charro and EI Charro to Stanley should address a number of the problems. . Discussion ensued regarding the costs of "curbing" to restrict right-turns and the impacts on the Kolin neighborhood if the project's only access is to Busch. Mr. Swift explained the dynamics used by the Ad Hoc Committee to reach its determination. Robert Dolenzal, 1706 Magnolia, noted that if all the traffic from the proposed project was routed on to Busch and Valley and a disaster occurred along the railroad right-of-way, it would be essential to have an EVA to the north. He further noted if all of the traffic was routed south, the five-minute response time would not be met. . Carole Varela, 3858 Mohr Avenue, distributed an "Addendum to Minority Signature List." She noted that she had spoken to a lot of the residents on Waycross and Crisfield Lane (north Kolin area) and they were concerned about the present noise level and vibrations as a result of trucks and additional cars. She reported that they have great difficulty getting out of Kolln and trying to make a left turn on to Santa Rita Road. She advised that those she spoke with are not in favor of having a no right turn, no left turn on to Mohr. Ms. Varela stated that she was a voting representative of the Ad Hoc Committee and was the originator of the "Minority Report," which is supported by 462 residents. She advised that the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee were presented at a neighborhood workshop and that the recommendations were clearly unacceptable to a "super majority" of the residents. She reported that the 462 residents firmly reject the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation. She stated that they would like to correct a statement in the staff report agreeing with the Committee that the 2000 ADT would be a desirable goal for Mohr Avenue and Kamp Drive (south). She noted that the residents in this area were not in accord with the Charter Oaks and Rose Park Ad Hoc Committee representative. Ms. Varela questioned the validity of the City's traffic projections and traffic studies and impacts on existing streets. She voiced support for Option 6, noting that it is the only acceptable solution. She advised that there is no mention in the staff report of the new fire station #4 near Stanley and Bernal, which will be in operation before the development begins. She also commented that there is no mention of Fire Chief Gary's recommendation to build planted mounds on the EVA's to discourage drivers from crossing. She stated that the 462 residents will make no compromises and will referend this matter if necessary. Tommy Rojas, 3816 Mohr A venue, expressed concern regarding safety and quality of life issues. He stated that Mohr and Kamp cannot take additional traffic due to safety factors. He invited the Commission to visit his street on Saturday to see if it is safe for children under the current traffic conditions, without the addition of the anticipated increases in traffic. Larry Joiner, 1823 Begonia Court, stated that he believes consideration seems to have been given Kamp (north) and the Kolin neighborhood, but he doesn't see much consideration being given to the Kamp (south) neighborhood. He noted that this is a high density area with lots of children. He stated that the turn restrictions would make it worst in that it would restrict emergency access and the curbing effect doesn't work as it is confusing for pedestrians. He noted that the proposed traffic situation would take all traffic on to Santa Rita and that intersection is worst now because of the new elementary school. . Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 October 11, 1997