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13 - Jenny Servatius, 1392 Bordeaux, explained that there were a lot of young children in her neighborhood. She and her three younger sisters live at the corner of Bordeaux and Concord. She stated that it is very dangerous in that area. Her friend's dog was hit recently by a speeding car. She asked that Council consider approving the request for the stop signs. Brian Servatius, 1392 Bordeaux, stated that Bordeaux and Concord is a "blind" corner and there have been several occasions when children had almost been hit by vehicles. He indicated that there are 18-20 children in his neighborhood who walk to and from school and he was greatly concerned for their safety. Q9 Mr. Tarver asked if Mr. Servatius felt that one stop sign at < Hearst Drive and Concord Street would be enough. Z Mr. Servatius answered that if there were a choice he would choose a stop sign at Concord and Bordeaux because that intersection was more heavily used. He indicated that once the recreation center was built at the corner of Hearst and Concord, there would be more children in that area as well. Mr. Servatius read a letter from a neighbor, Bob Gordon, who was in support of these stop signs but unable to make it to this meeting. Larry Schneider, 1375 Bordeaux Street, President of Kottinger · Ranch Homeowner's Association, spoke in favor of this request. He reiterated the points regarding the safety and traffic of this area. He indicated that the recreation center would be openby the end of the weekand that it would be creating additional traffic as well as pedestrians. He asked for Council's approval. Rick Benson, 1126 Hearst Drive, Vice-President of Kottinger Ranch Homeowner's Association, indicated that there had been incidents when people passed each other while driving down these streets. He explained that it was veryunsafe for the children and neighbors of this area. Mr. Benson reiterated the previous comments and asked for Council's support. Bob Herris, representing the owner of the Kottinger Hills property, supported this request. He was soon going to be proposing a project to the east of this area and was aware of the concerns with these neighbors. He had been meeting with these neighbors and agreed that the traffic situation on Hearst Drive and Concord Street needed to be addressed. Mr. Harris has the traffic consultant who will be preparing a comprehensive traffic mitigation plan which would incorporate and recommend the establishment of stop signs along with other devices especially at the corner of Concord and Hearst. He volunteered to pay for the relocation of any signs if there were better solutions found. 5/5/92 13