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397 Councilmember Brandes asked what thought had been given to the FAR's on the lots. Mr. Silva stated that the FAR's will be within the design guidelines and can be more fully addressed in future planning stages. Councilmember Brandes statd he is concerned about the FAR to the building pad. Councilmember Tarver stated he is concerned that this is a master plan only and will be changed; people get upset when they see plans and expect that is what will be built and when the project is constructed there have been changes made. He felt the project is being rushed through. Mr. Silva advised that the proposal was submitted as a final plan and the specific plans to be brought back with the houses will be based on the master plan guidelines. He advised that staff feels those issues can be brought back in detail to the Planning Commission and City Council and he concurs with that. He feels the conditions of approval are thorough, exacting, and the type that would be attached to a tentative map and final design. He stated he is not rushing the project through the process. Mr. Phil Marshall, representing Foothill Knolls homeowners, stated they were generally opposed to the project as first presented but after meetings with Mr. Silva their concerns regarding density, parks, roads, traffic on Foothill Road, and schools have been mitigated; this group now supports the development. Mrs. Cynthia Ostle, 3832 Foothill Road, directly across from the proposed development, commended the developer on his presentation and for his preservation of the swale and adobe; her major concern is the future safety of her family and the family behind her relative to the project creating more traffic at their driveway. She stated that at the time Foothill Knolls was developed, Foothill Road was moved closed to her driveway, and she is concerned about the impact of any additional traffic. She suggested the possible use of the existing road going behind the adobe being maintained as a second frontage road to protect her family in terms of safety. She added that the increase of traffic on Foothill Road in recent months is phenomenal and needs to be addressed. Ms. Trish Maas, member of Foothill Knolls Association, stated her major concerns with the project were density, traffic, school impact, water, sewer, and safety; she appreciated Mr. Silva's response to these concerns. She felt the City should take a break from construction and study the impacts of growth. Mr. Ron Tullis, 7820 Foothill Knolls Drive, currently a member of the Board of Directors, stated he is in favor of this plan as is the majority of the Board. He likes the breakout of Parcel A and Parcel B. He stated the lot sizes are equivalent to or larger than the ones in Foothill Knolls. He is also pleased with the landscaping plan. He is not in favor of a gated - 15 - 3-21-89