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2'4 7'- 2. That development within the Remen Tract be limited to low density or a minimum of R-1-6500 or R-1-7500 zoning and be governed by a strict set of development standards; 3. That development within the Ruby Hills area not be approved even after realignment of Highway 84, but rather be reserved for agricultural use (exceeds study recommendations). "In addition, we request the Council to reconsider approval of the Caroline project for 19 units on Vineyard Avenue and the Amador Savings and Loan pro- ject for 32 units recently approved by the Planning Commission." Mrs. Tarver advised that those signing the petition were eager to do so, and are frustrated by the large number of multiple dwelling units being approved in this area, and not enough consideration given to the traffic problems. She stated the residents are particularly concerned about the Caroline project and the set aside units for low income. She stated she felt that approval should be conditions so that people who purchase these low income units should be required to live in them. Mr. Joe Ales, 4046 Graham, stated he is in the process now of annexing his pro- perty on Vineyard Avenue to the City but is willing to hold off on development until the street extension is completed. He stated it makes good sence to develop the land and that it is a good location for apartments. He encouraged Council to consider medium density zoning for the Remen Tract. Mr. David Safreno, 307 Mavis Drive, stated he is opposed to any further develop- ment on Vineyard Avenue. He advised he lives at the corner of Mavis and Vineyard, and that he has a serious parking problem in front of his residence. He stated that putting 19 homes on the small piece of Caroline property opposite Mavis will add to the large problems already existing there. Mr. Ben Tarver, 1144 Arak Court, stated there seems to be some confusion relative to the traffic reports regarding the level of service rating. He stated it is impor- tant to keep prezoning and rezoning down and not to encourage development until the traffic problems are resolved. He advised he agrees that no further development should be approved until both the north and south extensions of Bernal Avenue are started. He reiterated his concerns regarding the dangerous conditions on Vineyard Avenue. He re- quested Council to look at the 32 unit project that was approved by Planning Commission before taking action. He stated the cumulative effect of all the approved projects will have a serious adverse impact on the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue area. Mrs. Nancy Storch, 3193 Chardonnay Drive, expressed concern regarding the plans to make Chardonnary Drive a major street. She stated that residents on this street would prefer it be made a cul-de-sac. She added that existing housing would be disrupted if E1 Charro Road is extended to Vineyard Avenue. Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, thanked the City Council and staff for the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue study, stating he supports the recommendations of staff. He stated he also supports the previous speaker with regard to making Chardonnay Drive a cul-de-sac street. Mr. James Griffin, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, stated he supports the staff recommenda- tions of the subject report to not allow any further development until both north and south extensions of Bernal Avenue are commenced. He advised that it is a matter of record when the Texeira property was annexed to the City three years ago that Chardonnay Drive would be madd a cul-de-sac, not a through street. He stated he is opposed to Chardonnay Drive becoming a major street. 7. 3/12/85