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Mr. Keith Kass, 956 Sycamore Road, stated he would like to annex his 24~ acres to the City. Mr. Helmut Stonawski, 336 Sycamore Road, stated he would like to annex to the City. Mr. Guy DeGarmo, 582 Sycamore Road, owner of 1/2 acre, stated he is in favor of annexation and feels that a decision should be made on this issue in the near future. He stated he needs to install a septic tank and did not want to do so until Council determines whether or not this area will be annexed. He stated that while he does not oppose annexation he is in favor of keeping the lifestyle of the rural atmosphere. He added that his property is within 100 feet of City sewer and water lines. The following persons spoke in opposition to annexation of any property in the Happy Valley area to the City: Mayor Butler presented a letter from Richard T. Bowles, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Backer, stating their opposition to annexation of their property on the north side of Sycamore Road to the City. Mavor Butler also presented a letter from Jack Ward stating his opposition to the annexation of his property at 982 Sycamore Road. Mr. Bud Barlow, President of the Alisal Improvement Club, reviewed the background of this area, and the results of the recently conducted study regarding annexation of Happy Valley to the City. He advised that the majority of the homeowners voted not to annex to the City; their basic reason being to maintain the rural atmosphere which they now enjoy. He stated that it is his personal opinion that if the area is annexed to the City, zoning within the Happy Valley loop should not be less than 2~-3 acres in size. Council commended Mr. Barlow and his Steering Committee for their efforts on the annexation review study for the Happy Valley area. Ms. Judy Backer, 530 Sycamore Road, s~ongly opposed being forced into annexation to the City. She stated she felt this wa~ taking away her rights as well as her income of horse boarding and breeding. She advised that the majority of those desiring annexa- tion to the City owned unoccupied land which they plan to develop. She added that her family and the Ward family want to be left out of the annexation completely, and would agree with alternative recommendations with great remorse. Mr. Jack Ward, 982 Sycamore Road, stated this is an emotional matter and he urged Council to face their responsibility and show the residents of this area understanding and support of their desire to remain rural. He stated that to allow big development would be a breach of public faith. Mr. Russell Romero, 558 Sycamore Road, member of the Alisal Homeowners Association and the Steering Committee for the annexation study, stated that it is the consensus of the majority of the homeowners to strongly oppose annexation to the City. He added that those seeking City services should move onto property within the City or other areas that provide such services. He pleaded for Council assistance not to annex the Happy Valley area. Ms. Kathryn Green, 386 Sycamore Road, stated she does not want to annex to the City. Ms. Phyllis Cooper, 6525 Alisal Street, thanked Council and staff for their assist- ance in the preparation of the annexation study report. She stated that the concerns of the above speakers are valid, whether for or a~ainst annexation. She requested stating t t Council to protect the rural lifestyle of the resmdents of Happy Valley, ha in her opinion any development would adversely impact the area. 9. 1/24/84