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287 TJKM to install a stop sign and a crossing guard instead of a traffic signal at the intersection of Highland Oaks and Foothill Road. He pointed out that it would be dangerous to put a stop sign on a curve of that magnitude because cars would still speed around that point. On the other hand, an additional traffic light in the area would help meter the traffic by preventing cars from running at 50 or 60 miles per hour. He inquired why the Study proposed a stop sign instead of a light. Mr. Mercer referred the question to Mr. Swift. Mr. Swift replied that staff's review of the traffic situation had indicated that neither a traffic signal or a four- way stop sign was warranted. The recommendation made was for a potential crossing guard at that location once the houses are occupied and school children cross at that location to get to Lydiksen School. Mr. Hempy stated that Highland Oaks is right across the street from Lydiksen School, and it would be logical for children to cross there rather than at West Las Positas. Ms. Margaret Tracy, representing the Board of Directors of Preserve Area Ridgelands Committee (PARC), indicated her support for the staff recommendation to deny the cancellation of the Williamson Act and the development plan as premature. She stated that it would not be possible to make a legal finding that there is no proximate land available for the purpose proposed for the contracted land. She added that the cancellation of the Williamson Act would be subject to legal challenge by PARC. Ms. Ann Fabian, 7467 Alder Court, stated that the people she had spoken to in her neighborhood and at Highland Oaks are opposed to having houses built on the west side of Foothill Road. Mr. David Melander, 7988 Limewood Court, stated that although A-M Homes has taken the neighbors' concerns into account, the problems regarding the geologic conditions, wild life and noise still remain. He suggested that if the project is approved, the height of the houses next to Foothill Road should be limited to 28 feet to avoid a massive appearance at road level. He added that he was opposed to the widening of Foothill Road and recommended that the water tank for the homes be located where it will not be visible from the floor. Mr. Greg Evans, 5610 Paseo Navarro, stated that he was opposed to the project and any other project on Foothill Road and the ridgelands as well as to the cancellation of the Williamson Act. He added that an earthquake fault ran through the property and that there were other geologic hazards which were brought up at the Planning Commission meeting. - 11 - 6-19-90