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Mr. Michael Kyle, 7895 Fair Oaks Drive, stated that he feels the biggest concern is the density and the fact that the neighbors wanted townhouses as they were originally told, not apartments. He feels that the ,~;ensity will create traffic and parking problems. He stated that at first ~.~e did not want apartments because it was his understanding that townhouses ~ould be put in that property. He stated that now, although he would '~refer townhouses, he will accept apartments since that seems to be the ~current demand. He asked that they consider knocking out 3 main buildings at 2 per unit. Mr. Kyle stated that this would resolve many of his concerns as well as many of the neighbors. He stated that there is no parking allowed along the full length of Stoneridge Drive, making this a unique situation which needs to be followed closely. Mr. Bill Christensen, 7979 Hillsborough Court, President of the Homeowners Association, stated that although they were told the project would be townhomes, they have all agreed upon the fact that this is a proper use of the area as far as apartment houses are concerned. He stated that he was contacted some time ago, prior to the Design Review Board, to meet at Ivy Court regarding this project. Mr. Christensen stated that they do not have a formal mailing list, therefore only a few key people were notified of the meeting. He stated that concerns were voiced at that time. Mr. Christensen read an excerpt from the General Plan as follows: "Strive for development of a visual pleasing community in which structures and surroundings are related in a harmonious and functional pattern." Mr. Christensen stated that all the structures in the surrounding area tie in with the neighborhood--earth tones, natural wood, etc. He states that the project will be an island if it is done as it stands now. He stated that there are fire-proof shake roofs that would work just as well on the units. He stated that the city needs 180 units to keep the density in line with the surrounding area. He states that although they have 13.4 acres, there'are only 10.99 acres to built on. Mr. Christensen stated that the project should be reduced to 180 units and the parking ratio be increased to 2 parking spaces per unit. Mr. Christensen stated that if the number of units were lowered to 180, parking increase to 2 spaces per unit and the color of the complex were changed, he would agree to the apartment complex. Frank Condon, 7471 Hillsdale Drive, states that one side of Springdale should be completed with a sidewalk. He states that he drives on that street every day and almost every day he has to slam on his breaks to avoid hitting children walking on the street. Councilmember Mohr stated that there will be a sidewalk on that street, which Mr. Condon stated that his concern was then taken care of. Mr. Harry McGrath, stated that if the trend is to consistently vote for lower density in these projects, eventually the developers will get the word and stop bidding for these pieces of land, effectively bringing down the cost of the land and thereby not requiring them to build as many units in order to make a reasonable profit. He feels that way projects will be less dense over a period of time. Mr. McGrath stated that he concurs with Mr. Christensen and the Homeowner Association members. 9-3-85 9