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123 through only a small portion of the property and that the agricultural use of the ranch would continue. He further requested that the Staff recommendation to extend Mirador Drive to Bernal Avenue be deleted because it would create a raceway on Mirador Drive and threaten the safety and neighborhood characteristics of the area. Ms. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, representing Pleasanton Heights Homeowners Association, read a statement from the Association's President, Mr. Michael Faber, who was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Faber indicated that he was opposed to the development of the Bonde Ranch and the cancellation of the Williamson Act contract. He pointed out the development would increase the number of children in the area just when Valley View Elementary School is cutting back the number of teachers due to budget problems. Furthermore, the development would have a major impact on traffic, water use, and general City services. He also noted that the EIR never adequately addressed the use of alternate flatlands, such as the San Francisco Water Department property, for the Bonde development. Speaking for herself, Ms. Severin objected to the finding in the Staff Report that the property was rendered unsuitable for agricultural uses. She indicated that the Bonde property is still being used for raising horses and will continue to be used for that purpose. Ms. Severin further objected to the finding of public benefit by canceling the Williamson Act. She cited adjacent properties with unsold homes and claimed that the City does not need additional homes. She opposed the extension of Mirador Drive, believing it would divert traffic off of Bernal Avenue and through the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood. Ms. Severin also indicated that the Shapell development would have a major impact on Pleasanton schools, which are already experiencing funding problems. She urged Council to defeat this proposal and take time to consider the developments and traffic patterns of the whole area. A resident of Mirador Drive stated that a few years back, a vehicle came down from Mirador Drive and crashed into their garage. He indicated that extending Mirador Drive would increase traffic and add to the accident potential of the area. There being no further testimony at this time, Mr. Mercer declared the continuation of the public hearing to the May 7, 1991 City Council Meeting. - 17 - 4-2-91