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Doyle Heaton, general partner for Vintage Associates spoke. He said they have met with the homeowners group in the area last week, agree with the staff recommendations and will seek RAP exemption concurrent with development plan approval. He explained the project and presented pictures and responded to inquiries of Commissioners Getty, Lindsey and Chairperson Wilson. Roger Manning, 1078 Vintner Way, addressed the Commission stating that a mitigated negative declaration was prepared for the project in 1978 and that since that time many developments have been approved in the area. In the homeowner's opinion, the environmental effects of this project are not insignificant with regard to traffic and noise and requested an EIR be done. He confirmed he was representing the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association. Commissioner Getty asked Mr. Manning if the homeowners would be satisfied if a condition was added to the approval that Pico must be put through prior to construction of this project. Mr. Manning indicated that would be satisfactory. Mr. Manning listed the pending developments of the area and stated six projects have been added since the EIR was prepared. He further stated this is not one of the areas which the Land Use Review Committee recommended for afford- able housing. Nancy 5torch, 3193 Chardonnay, addressed the park needs of the Vintage Hills area. She also urged the City to complete Pico to Stanley Boulevard. Mrs. Storch said she doesn't agree with the density pro- posed for the development. She said further, that upstairs bedrooms are not the best for the handicapped, elderly or people with children. She said a development similar to that on Murrieta in Livermore would be more appropriate. Marilyn Cheney, 3282 Chablis Court, had concerns with City services in the area particularly those related to fire safety and ambulance service with another 108 units in the area. Doyle Heaton stated that the second phase of the shopping center has not been developed yet because of economics and that the construction yard would be dismantled soon. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty stated that it is generally assumed a neighborhood shopping center is used by surrounding residents when in fact this particular shopping center is used by people as far away as Highland Oaks. She had concerns with traffic and Pico being put through. Mr. Harris pointed out that a mitigated negative declaration was done for the shopping center with one of the concerns being the intersection of Pico/Tawny and as a result, the developer widened the street and provided for a four-way stop. -8-