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184 Mr. George Allbritten, 1152 Hopkins Way in Ventana Hills, a member of the Ventana Hills Steering Committee, indicated that he was in favor of project and supported Mr. Strickler's comments. He stated that cutting a road through the Bonde property would involve filling a 20-foot swale to construct the road and blasting the ridge and destroying it. He requested that the open space on the property be accessible to the public and be managed by the City. Mr. Barry Hafker, 1021 Rutledge Court in Ventana Hills, stated that he was opposed to the cancellation of the Williamson Act Contract. He expressed concern about the maintenance of green belts, as well as the underground water and poor engineering and geological set-up under the homes in Ventana Hills. He asked Mr. Swift what the construction of temporary road during the development of the Bonde property would involve. Mr. Swift replied that the temporary road from G Court to Lund Ranch Road would only be built if a right-of-way can be secured from the property owner and the adjoining Ventana Hills neighbors do not object. Otherwise, G Court would be connected on an interim basis through F Court over to Hopkins Way. Mr. Hafker stated that there is a reason for the Williamson Act Contract and that it should not be canceled. Mr. Greg Cordtz, 1045 Rutledge Court in Ventana Hills, stated that the Ventana Hills Steering Committee did a good job at arriving at a compromise with Shapell Industries. He indicated that he was opposed to the temporary road going through G Court to Lund Ranch Road because it would be a fire hazard and present major problems to the community. Mr. Richard Angel, 512 Neal Street, expressed concerned about the traffic flow should Mirador Drive be extended. He stated that the this is an established residential area and extending Mirador Drive would create rather than solve traffic problems. Ms. Kay Leedham, 673 Abbie Street, requested the following if the project is approved: (1) that Lots 46 through 50 be limited to one-story units since the houses on Abbie Street are at a lower pad elevation; (2) that view easements be provided and trees be planted; (3) that the minimum setback for accessory structures for Lot 50 be increased from 20 feet to 30 feet; (4) that a certified arborist, to be appointed by the City, trim the heritage oak trees on Lot 49C; and (5) that the units be harmonious with the surrounding traditional wood-sided homes with shake roofs, instead of the proposed Mediterranean-style homes. - 8 - 5-21-91