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41 dangerous curves and trees and adding a bike trail. He pointed out that widening Foothill Road would invite more vehicles to pass through the area. Mr. Butler commented that while it is desirable to keep Foothill Road completely rural, it must be noted that there are many factors that make leaving the road as two lanes impractical. He pointed out that Foothill Road is adjacent to a shopping center and that Foothill High School has a great impact on traffic requirements. Additionally, the area north of Stoneridge Drive is no longer rural in character. He indicated that staff's recommendation to provide two lanes with a turn lane and bike lanes eliminates all safety problems while maintaining some rural elements. Ms. Scribner indicated that she would not like to see any change in the rural character of Foothill Road and that the construction of concrete sidewalks, medians and curb and gutters would urbanize the road. She added that Foothill Road could be made safer by realigning it. Ms. Mohr agreed with Mr. Butler that keeping Foothill Road rural is desirable but that the issue of safety should be addressed, with Stoneridge Mall on one end of the road and Foothill High School on the other. She stated that she would like to keep the General Plan alignment that has been envisioned for the future and that she was reluctant to make any changes that would preclude a future Council from being able to respond to the demands of the circumstances at that time. She indicated her support for Staff's recommendation because it realistically addresses the safety issue and retains the rural atmosphere to the extent possible. Mr. Tarver agreed with Mr. Butler and Ms. Mohr regarding the alignment of Foothill Road. He stated that the numerous developments on Foothill Road as well as the Foothill High School present a tremendous safety issue that would be addressed by the protective left turn lanes proposed by Staff. It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Mr. Tarver, that Resolution No. 91-23 be adopted, approving the following: (1) the Foothill Road alignment/cross-sections plan as follows: (a) Stoneridge Drive to Muirwood Drive South: right-of-way - General Plan Option four-lane alignment/section; cross section - Interim Option A (three lanes, permanent median location); (b) Muirwood Drive South to Highland Oaks Drive: right-of-way - General Plan Option four-lane alignment/section; cross-section - transition from Interim Option A (three lanes) to interim two lanes (no median) at Kliment property, then transition back to Interim Option A (three lanes); (c) Highland Oaks Drive to Muirwood Drive South: right-of- - 7 - 2-19-91