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Forest Hill Drive. She stated that Foothill Road is a very dangerous, narrow winding road. The traffic study dated February 15, 1989, does not recommend the addition of another driveway. She stated the intersection of Muirwood Drive (North) and Foothill Road is one of the worst on Foothill Road with limited sight distances and horizontal and vertical curves She stated the · precedent has been set for new development to access Foothill Road by such streets as Oak Creek Drive, Puri Court, and Foothill Knolls Drive; all of these intersections have limited sight distance and some are unsafe due to lack of turning lanes. She felt controlled access to Foothill Road is the solution; she is in favor of a realistic traffic control plan and believes an access to Foothill Road from this new development can be incorporated into such a plan. Ms. Reinke requested Council continue this item to give the neighbors a chance to meet with the developer and Planned staff to arrive at an acceptable plan that will lower the density by 7-10 homes, determine a location for an access to Foothill Road, and meet the concerns of the neighbors about individual lots and houses. She advised that in June 1988 the Council asked Mr. Bridgman to meet with the neighbors and get their input so that a plan could be presented that was acceptable to both parties. She stated the neighbors did not hear from Mr. Bridgman until January 29, 1989. At that time he presented them with his proposed plan; the neighbors had no input during the development of the plan. She does not feel the neighbors have had adequate time to address all of their concerns. Mr. Lerew, 4968 Hillcrest, presented pictures taken from his kitchen and deck to show the view impact of the proposed development. He felt the minimum setback of units abutting Palmdale should be 23 feet rather than 17 feet. He stated he does not want to remove his fence and is opposed to it being replaced by another one. He expressed concern regarding density and roof height. Mr. Don Carothers, 5195 Muirwood Drive, addressed his experience with Mr. Bridgman; Mr. Carothers was led to believe his concerns would be addressed but it turned out to be non-concern on the part of Mr. Bridgman. He stated the neighbors want something comparable to the surrounding area and housing that will not impact their views. He presented pictures of the area and asked Council not to be insensitive to the neighborhood. He stated there is concern about the grading, noise, and mud impacts. He stated the neighbors are not pleased with what this developer is doing with Phase II and would like to have more say so in the planning stage. Mr. Michael Kliment, 5142 Foothill Road, owner of the property above the development, stated he moved here eight months ago for the open development. He is concerned about the view and loss of open surroundings. He would like lower elevations for the houses in this area. He stated that with the traffic on Foothill - 20 - 3-7-89