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241 space and having larger lots; there will be a problem with maintaining open space. He has grave concerns about the open trails and feels there will be a policing problem. He is opposed to a gated community. He suggested low density with a mixture of different size lots, and meandering roads. He did not feel a park in that area would be heavily used; he suggested reducing the park size. With a redirection of open space going into larger lot sizes, this project would work. He stated this is a large piece of property and before any approval of plans, Council should make sure on the conditions that all concerns are covered. He felt there will be a long time before actual development of this project. Councilmember Tarver stated the Foothill Knolls people have expressed what they would like to see in the development, and the developer has tried to mitigate their concerns. He felt the Bernal Avenue bridge should be retained. He does not like the concept of a gated community. He would like to see Foothill Road realigned to eliminate speeding. He did not necessarily agree that Council had to work around Foothill Road being used as an alternate route and therefore should not be expanded. He felt it would be safer if turn lanes were installed. He shares the concerns regarding timing of this project; traffic and schools and some of the services required to maintain the development should be thoroughly considered. He did not feel the Council will be in a position to develop it as soon as the developer would like, and felt the Specific Plan should state the timing. He shares the concerns regarding schools and likes the concept of having small schools in neighborhoods rather than having larger schools and bussing kids. He felt the proposed development is of good quality and he liked the open trails. Councilmember Mohr stated she is very pleased with this Specific Plan proposal. She stated this is a transitional piqce of property from Foothill Knolls on the north to the lower density on the south, providing a feathering concept which is a reasonable way to make the transition. She stated the private gate is a marketing concept. She stated that with regard to the to the park, there will ultimately be a larger number of people using it with additional housing in the area. She stated that while larger lots provide more back yard space, they do not provide community soccer fields or other public sports and recreational areas. She felt that keeping Foothill Road narrow will increase problems; the street should be made safer. She stated that road configurations and other improvements can be reviewed in detail at the PUD stage of the planning process. Councilmember Butler stated it is important to remember that the detailed planning is yet to come and some of the questions cannot be answered until then. He stated he feels strongly with regard to Foothill Road that it is imperative to do what needs to be done to make this a safer street. He feels the realignment is the right way to do that; the details can be worked out later. He is in favor of preserving the historical site. He is not in favor - 7 - 2-7-89