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He spoke of his experience with the condominiums on Santa Rita Road which are slow in selling because of economic conditions and stated that he was able to rent some of the units because of the low vacancy rate within the City. He cited the amenities offered in this project that were not offered in the previsouly approved development. Steve Hughes, 587 Touriga Court, spoke. He indicated that he thought the units would be better if they were built as condominiums and not apartments even though they will be rented. James Griffin, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, spoke to traffic concerns on Vineyard Avenue and the additional traffic placed on that street with the development of this project. He said a traffic study is needed on Vineyard Avenue to know just exactly what should be taken into account. Vice Chairperson Jamieson asked when the last traffic study in the area was done. Mr. Warnick replied that there hasn't been one in the last two years. He further indicated that the construction of Pico should alleviate the problem somewhat. He said in the spring, with MTC participating in the funding, a bike path will be provided on the unpaved portion of Vineyard. Nancy Storch, 3139 Chardonnay Drive, presented a map of the area showing densities and indicated she felt there would be a significant adverse impact on the environment with the addition of 88 units to the area. Mrs. Storch spoke to problems relating to traffic impacts with high density of the area and that much traffic, even with the Pico Avenue extension, will still come down Vineyard Avenue to First Street, an already congested area. She indicated with the 208 units going up behind Flair Market at Pico and Tawny and 244 mobile home units, that the people wishing to go north and west will also be using Vineyard Avenue to First Street. She asked how Vineyard Avenue can stand any more traffic even with bike lanes provided. She said this street appears to be carrying the maximum load right now. She further indicated that perhaps it is time to change the General Plan for the area. Vice Chairperson Jamieson indicated that there is a general plan review committee in the works and they are looking for volunteers. He further indicated that this area has been High Density Residential for years. Jerry Morrow, 6890 Via Quito, stated that the City is in dire need of apartments for senior and young citizens and urged the Planning Commission to recommend approval of this project. Steve Hughes, 587 Touriga, stated that Mr. Harris will be converting these units and didn't believe the City was getting rental units with this in the future. -9-