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451 areas are available for building of homes and condominiums; and no other area offers a rural way of life. He asked Council not to approve this application, which if approved would erode a rural way of life and reflect upon the heritage of the community. Mr. Donald Temple, 6409 Alisal, stated the residents in the Happy Valley area have paid heavily for a rural way of life. Mr. Spotorno's lawyer states he only wants to build homes for his children which is acceptable. Mr. Temple stated he objects to rezoning from low density which could lead to 320 homes in a relatively small area, which would be out of character to the rural area. He stated that children go horseback riding and they do not need 350 cars or more on the narrow roads creating traffic hazards. In the past the City Coun- cil has indicated they want to preserve the rural area - two years ago the City and Happy Valley residents spent over 5,000 man hours trying the maintain the environment and compromise with the City. He felt there should be minimum five acre lots in order to preserve the quietness of this area and provide safety. Mr. Phil Sherer, 686 Happy Valley Road, stated he moved his family to this area to enjoy the rural atmosphere. He stated that while development of the subject property may not be planned for the immediate future, others may want to develop it later. He felt the Planning Commission did not recognize the real problems associated with all of this area; development will have a domino effect and will destroy the entire hillside and rural atmosphere. He urged denial of the application. Ms. Suzanne Cook, 6443 Alisal, stated that in August the residents of this area sent a letter of protest; this one man's application will effect the living conditions of over 100 people. If rezoning occurs building will begin and roads will have to be widened, which will seriously impact properties and the animal habitat. Ms. Pennie Cooper, 6525 Alisal, resident for 16 years, active in 4H and FFA, stated she is opposed to the plan and agrees with all the comments stated so far. She sees deer, fox, and other wild life near her home, which would destroyed by development. She urged preservation of this area. Ms. Carrie Largent, 804 Happy Valley Road, asked all those in the audience who are opposed to the rezoning application to stand; approximately 40 people stood. Mr. Tom Smith, 1070 Happy Valley Road, stated he favored a total of one house every five-ten acres. Mr. Bud Barlow, 6723 Alisal, stated he disagreed with the environmental assessment of the application in the following areas: (2) impact on existing uses - insignificant; he felt there will be significant impact on existing uses; (5) water related impacts insignificant; he felt staff was surely aware of the water and flooding problems in the Happy Valley area; and (7) traffic and circulation impacts insignificant; he stated the road would have to be widened and improved which would significantly impact the property owners on this street. He felt Mr. Spotorno deserves concern about his prop- erty and the other residents deserve concerrn about their environmental living. He felt that access to the Spotorno property should be from the north, which will have to be tied into any rezoning. He felt this matter needs further study. - 8 12-15-87