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Mr. Robert Krichbaum, 303 Neal Street, which is a heritage home, stated he is concerned about the development of townhouses on 1.6 acres. He stated that any change in zoning in the heritage area of Pleasanton will have a detrimental effect. He advised there are eight heritage buildings within a two block area of the pro- posed development which need City protection. He stated he felt that changing of the R-1-6500 zoning would set a dangerous precedent. He stated the proposed project would create an adverse parking and traffic situation and that he is also concerned about emergency access. I~ advised that the 12% grade to the exiti~2 driveways would cause automobiles to exit directly toward the front of his house and shine lights in to bedrooms of his residence. He stated his main objection to the proposed project is the cut and squeeze method of trying to get maximum use of the land, which is not consistent with the area. Mr. Dennis Perry, 335 Del Sol, stated his property backs up to the proposed pro- ject. He questioned some of the calculations relative to line of view as presented by Mr. Barbee. He stated he had concerns regarding the highest units blocking his view. He presented pictures that he had taken showing his view line. He advised that no one had met with him to explain the project. He stated he would like to get a guarantee in writing that his view will not be obstructed by the proposed project. He stated he is not against development of this property but felt the project should not jeopardize surrounding property owners. He stated he is concerned about mud slides and who is responsible if they should occur. Mr. Perry stated the developer had not discussed his proposed changes that he presented tonight with the surrounding property owners. He stated he initially had been concerned about drainage but is now concerned about obstruction of his view and would like a guarantee that it will not be adversely affected. He requested that Council disapprove the proposed project be- cause of its density. Mayor Butler stated there seemed to be a lack of communication between the developer and the surrounding homeowners. He asked Mr. Perry if he would be willing to discuss the plans further with Mr. Lund. Mr. Perry stated he would be amenable to further discussions but would like the zoning to remain R-1-6500. Mr. Jim Niday, 4440 Entrada Drive, resident at this location for 24 years, stated the storm drain is a borderline situation and should be taken care of to insure there will not be any flooding in this area. Mr. Wayne Emery, 4435 Entrada Drive, resident since 1964, stated he is concerned about drainage. He stated the water backs up into the street now and on to his pro- perty and that the storm drain is barely adequate at the present time. He stated there needs to be a pipe line of adequate size to service this area, especially dur- ing wet weather times. Mr. Emery stated he is also against the requested increase in density. He stated it may not be economically feasible to develop R-1-6500 single- family residential but he felt the heritage nature of the area should be preserved, and that any change in the R-1-6500 zoning would set a dangerous precedent. Mr. Bruce England, 4460 Entrada Drive, stated the property owners in the area are not against progress but their consistent theme is that they are against any change in zoning. He stated his concerns are line of site view, setbacks, mainte- nance functions, and traffic on Neal Street. He stated he felt the proposed plan is probably a good plan but that it is not good for this location. Mrs. Bonnie Krichbaum, 303 Neal Street, cited other projects that had taken place in the area under the single family R-1-6500 zoning, which had enhanced the neighbor- hood and no doubt made a profit for the developer. She stated the proposed develop- ment does not fit with the neighborhood and would not benefit the adjoining property owners or the City. She requested the project be denied without prejudice. Council- member Brandes asked Mrs. Krichbaum if she felt it would be beneficial to talk further with the developer regarding the project. Mrs. Krichbaum stated she is completely opposed to any change in zoning from R-1-6500; that she only wants single-family residential homes in this area. 6. 2/22/83