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243 proposed that the park be developed at the time the streets are put in place; he requested this be made a conditional of approval. Mr. John Innes, 1586 Foothill Road, stated he is in favor of the DeSilva application as shown but would like for Council to consider two points. The developer will be required to contri- bute to the improvements to widen Foothill Road and to widen Bernal Avenue and the bridge. Foothill Road is now being used as an alternate to 1-680 in addition to other traffic short cuts. In talking to Chris Kinzel, traffic consultant, Foothill Road could be eight lanes wide and the result would be the same. He proposed that to handle the traffic, but still maintain the rural character that Foothill Road not be widened but fill in the ditches, straighten the bad turns, and remove trees that are a traffic hazard. He stated that proposing third turn lanes in the TMI development may or may not be safe. Mr. Innes also asked if it is necessary to widen Bernal Avenue and the bridge. The developer has elected to use dedicated open space. Mr. Innes did not think that was consistent with the environment and questioned whether open space will work over a long period of time; is that private or public open space? He questioned whether or not the five acre park will be used; and asked who would maintain it. He felt the open space should be disbursed among the existing lots, using a meandering road, roller curbs and no sidwalks. An open space feeling created in this manner. Mr. Stanley Rathbone, 325 Ray Street, stated this is proposed to be a locked gate development; he asked how many exits there are in case of a disaster. Ms. Trish Moss, Racoon Hollow Court, stated she has three main concerns: increased traffic on Foothill Road; schools; ahd concrete or brick soundwalls on Foothill Road. She urged Council to take care of these concerns before approving the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on this item. After questions of staff, Councilmembers made the following comments: Councilmember Brandes stated this project will set the tone for this entire area. If this area is to remain semi-rural, Council must taken into consideration the people in Foothill Knolls and other surrounding areas. He felt this area should lean more in the direction of the homes being constructed south of Bernal, but some phasing could take place. He felt Foothill Road should not be changed, only made safer. He feels the same about Bernal Avenue. He did not see a need for additional bridges. He felt the homes should front on Bernal Avenue and Foothill Road. He concurred with Mr. Innes regarding the elimination of the open - 6 - 2-7-89