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The following persons spoke in opposition to one or both of the above applications: Mr. Bill Lenson, 3950 Stanley Boulevard, stated that this area was in a stable condition until recent approval for development of a townhouse complex; now there is an unstable situation. He stated he felt this was poor planning. He stated that long time residents on both sides of the street with small pieces of property cannot develop their property, and that residents of the trailer park will be displaced. He advised there cannot be definite setbacks determined at this time because the street alignment is not definite. He re- viewed the traffic problems existing now and potential problems with increased traffic, He requested that development be stopped until Valley Avenue is ex- tended. He stated he felt developers should pay for the setbacks required to widen Stanley Boulevard. 'He advfsed he is opposed to the Del Valle Parkway extension to Main Street and Stanley Boulevard. He urged Council to follow staff recommendations. Mr. Ayman Kahale, 4634 Del Valle Parkway, advised that a group of citizens are working with Councilmember Brandes and City staff regarding the extension of Del Valle Parkway and the realignment of Stanley Boulevard. He stated he felt there should not be any decision made on these applications until after completion of the Committee's review and recommendation regarding this matter. Mr. Dave Petersen, 4013 Stanley Boulevard., advised that several years ago this area was annexed but was to be left in a rural atmosphere; now that is coming to an end. He stated that high density will create more traffic, and that traffic is at a maximum now. He stated the speed limit has been in- creased on Stanley Boulevard, making it difficult for homeowners to get out onto the street. He advised that some property owners are not willing to sell and would like to keep their property in the rural atmosphere character. He stated he can support the Payne property as high density but other properties in the area should have no more than five units per acre because of the traf- fic. He urged that only the Payne property be rezoned high density. Mr. Brent Wilcox, representing his parents at 3988 Stanley Boulevard, stated that high density will change the character of the neighborhood and increase traffic at build-out. He stated he can support the Payne proposal but felt that the remainder of the area should only have five units per acre. He advised the majority of the property owners (approximately 60%) are against high density. He stated he is concerned about acquisition of the right-of-way for street widening. Mr. Morris Jones, 4023 Stanley Boulevard, advised his property is too small to develop, and well as his daughter's property adjacent to his. He requested the area remain as it is now. He expressed concern regarding traf- fic and stated there needs to be a stop sign to alleviate the problem of prop- erty owners getting onto the street. Mrs. Winona Kulpan, 4112 Stanley Boulevard, stated the property owners were advised that there would not be any more rezoning of this area after the approval of the Country Fair development until realignment of the street was settled, She stated that any rezoning will affect property in this area. She expressed opposition to any change until the Del Valle Parkway realignment is determined. - 8 - 9-17-85