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8/8/84 Planning Commission Page 11 Commissioner Innes asked about the size of Mr. Chew's lot. He responded that it is about 10,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Innes asked if he had talked to anyone as to what was going to happen with the open space. Mr. Chew indicated he had talked to Bob Butler six or seven years ago. Commissioner Innes indicated to Mr. Chew that he shared his concerns but that one must realize that other people have the right to develop their property. Dorothy Wickenhiser, 1320 Bordeaux supported Mr. Keefer's statements. She didn't wish to see Bordeaux remain as it is now. There are real concerns relating to fire. Each Fourth of July holiday everyone stands at attention watching their property because of potential fires. George Canessa, 3796 Pinot Ct., felt that none of the property owners backing up to the development have never been notified by mail of this project. He was concerned with traffic generation as a result of the development. He felt a loop circulation system was necessary. He felt that density was being increased beyond the General Plan. There is no school being provided in the development and there will be a lot of children added. He felt 35mph is a high speed limit for a new development. He felt a study should be done for this end of town. Norman Bursan, 1277 Concord, presented photographs depicting the elimination of the view from his backyard. He felt it was too dense from Brillo Court, Concord and Bordeaux. He felt the proposed abutting lots should be made larger so that existing units which border the property could have their views saved. He would like a view easement along the perimeter from behind the open space at the Vintage Hills school to the end of the development. He felt Concord Street was too steep to handle a lot of traffic safely. Commissioner Innes asked if all of the people in the area had wire fences to protect their view. Mr. Bursan acknowledged that this is the case. Pat Griffin, 1055 Kottinger, urged approval of one story buildings. Anything bigger would block out the sun. She was concerned with protecting the views. and urged the Commission to exercise care with this regard. Drainage problems have occurred on the hill. She asked if the first 50 homes would be built in 1986 when Bernal Avenue goes through to Stanley Boulevard. Chairman Doherty indicated that if the Commission and Council agree with the staff report this will most certainly be the case. Ms. Grififn had problems with the paired units in the development. She preferred that they be eliminated. Scott Schriver, 4545 Second Street, was raised on Riesling Court. He was not necessarily opposed to the development. He would like to retain the area, however, as it is now and felt the development as proposed would not be unwelcome in any other part of the valley. He felt it would be detrimental to the City. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, represented the homeowners association of the area and stated their position is that no project be approved until the extension of Bernal Avenue across Stanley Boulevard; the railroad consolidation ,and connection to Valley Avenue have been completed. -11-