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49 The neighbors in the Vintage Hills area were strongly opposed to changing any traffic patterns currently in existence. There was nothing about this project that she liked. William Meisenheimer, 1026 Hearst Drive, was concerned about traffic, fire and water. He was aware of the traffic situation at in this area and shared some examples of near accidents. He agreed that there must be an access road in this plan for emergency vehicles to access these homes. He was under the understanding that the City has a shortage of water. Mr. Meisenheimer explained that he was not 100% opposed to the project, but he believed that there should be an access road made available. He was concerned with what the City would do if the water and traffic experts were wrong in their predictions. Bryan Scott, 3248 Arbor Drive, was opposed to the Planning Commission recommendation which was to have Red Feather Drive as a second access to this project. He read a petition signed by over 75 of his neighbors who were also opposed to this recommendation. He stated that Ted Fairfield should be applauded for his efforts to communicate the details of this project to the public. He said that Mr. Fairfield had told the public that the only access to this development would be Hearst Drive in addition to a couple of emergency access roads. He further explained the residents of Vintage Hills II and Vintage Hills primary concern is the safety of the children due to the increase of traffic on both Red Feather and Arbor Drive. Lastly, he referred to the EIR and stated that it did not take into account any driver impairment, fatigue and alcohol consumption, likely to be present in the increase traffic from the golf course. Pam Grove, 28 Grey Eagle Court, was concerned with removing over 2,700 Heritage trees. The tree is part of the City seal and is part of that heritage which should be considered as an important asset to all who live here. Ms. Grove stated that the golf course will be at a higher elevation than where her home is located and that the wind there is often relentless. The wind affects the growth of the trees as well and the water consumption. She urged Council to 1) require the developer to financially guarantee adequate funds to maintain the golf course; 2) approve the Concept E for the golf course; 3) require replanting of trees on the site and the tree ratio be higher than presently required; 4) require the developer to continue to assess tree growth over a longer period of time; 5) use Hearst Drive as access to the project, secondary access in not necessary; and 6) require the developer to fine tune the project further to save every heritage tree possible. She also requested that no night lights on the course and no practice range. 9/15/92 23