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Mr. Harry Caldwell, 3745 Vineyard Avenue, stated there have been a lot of concerns about traffic on Vineyard Avenue but not one thing has been mentioned about a fire station in this highly populated area. He stated there should be more concern about safety than development around the Remen Tract. He agrees there needs to be addi- tional exits from Vineyard Avenue, and he is willing to wait until the road to the north is opened up before considering further development. tte added that he did not feel that there would be much effect on Vineyard Avenue if development is allowed in the Remen Tract. He suggested opening up Vine Street to alleviate traffic on Vineyard Avenue. He stated that people should be allowed to annex to the City if zoning re- mains the same, as conditions in the Remen Tract are not the best. He strongly re- commended that Ales, Larson, and Heinrich be given the opportunity to join the City of Pleasanton and that the zoning remain medium density. Mr. Gary Larson, 3731 Vineyard Avenue, stated he supports Mr. Caldwell's comments. He stated if property in this area remains in Alameda County, the problems will remain. He advised he would like to improve his property but did not want to do so under County regulations. He stated he does not want to build apartments, he only wants to improve his property and to be a part of the City, in order to make an attractive environment. He requested his property be approved for annexation to the City. Mr. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, stated that Vintage Hills residents have expressed many times in the last two years their concerns regarding traffic on Vine- yard Avenue and have requested Council not to allow any further development until the traffic problems have been solved, but that many projects have been approved since that time. He stated that even though some of the projects have been small they still have a real impact on this dangerous street. He stated he is in favor of no new development as stated in the petition presented earlier to Council. Mrs. Karen Duran, 3568 Vine Street, stated she favors keeping the Remen Tract as it is now; the residents live well and honorably with a lifestyle compatible to their desires. She advised they can have animals and participate in 4-H activities. She stated that the study confirms what the residents in the area have tried to convey all along; traffic conditions are unacceptable for any additional development. She stated the opening of Vine Street would not alleviate traffic on Vineyard Avenue, and would create additional problems. She addressed the possible liability of the City as well as the moral responsibility, because of the crowded and hazardous condition of Vine- yard Avenue. Mrs. Duran expressed concern regarding piecemeal development and stated this matter should be addressed; stating there should be a consistent plan for this entire area. She read a letter to Council that she had received last wee~ from an out-of-town realtor expressing interest in her property for development. She stated this confirms that there is interest for further development of the area. She stated that the majority of residents in the area want all development ceased until adequate roads are in place. She requested Council to look at the future of the Remen Tract in terms of land use and lifestyle of the residents already living there. She stated that projects already approved will add to the traffic congestion and to the piece- meal development. She favored adoption of the recommendations of staff regarding the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue study and to halt all projects and allow no more develop- ment until the road extensions are completed; she felt the area should remain low density; and establish a policy prohibiting any further development in the Remen Tract until a cohesive plan is developed. Mr. Chuck Muth, 3644 Vine Street, stated that residents in the area have asked that no decision be made on Castlewood Properties, Caroline, and Amador Savings and Loan projects until after receipt of the Vintage Hills/Vineyard Avenue study. He stated he concurs with the recommendations of staff in the report, and he requested Council to approve ~he report as presented by staff and not to approve any further development in this area. 8. 3/12/85