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201' The following persons spoke in opposition to this item: Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, stated that Mr. Heaton had met with the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association last night to review the proposed pro~ect. He advised that after Mr. Heaton left the meeting, the Vintage Hills group voted to re- commend that all commercial units be eliminated from the project, and that density be reduced. He stated this group has many concerns relative to the proposed project and feel it would have an adverse impact on the Vintage Hills area as well as the other s~mrounding areas. Mr. Donel Gorman, 3660 Canel!i Court, owner of Pizza City in the Flair Market, stated he would like to see a traffic count as this area needs greater access for businesses. He stated he has concerns relative to mixed uses of residential and commercial. Hecited specific concerns regarding playground for children residing in the residential, and traffic on Palomino. He stated he would prefer the proposed pro~ect to be strictly commercial° Mr. Gorman stated he felt that surrounding resi- dents of the proposed pro~ect were not properly notified of the public hearing. He presented a petition, signed by 43 property owners, which read as follows: "I am opposed to this project as presented and approved by the Planning Commission. May main concern is the combination of residential and commercial development at this location. A public hearing should be called to discuss this project with sufficient notice time as well as notice by mail to all residences within a 1/2 mile radius of this pro- ject". Mr. Jim Griffen, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, stated he has talked to several of his neighbors and in his opinion residential over commercial development does not fit into the neighborhood shopping center or the area. He stated that density is too high, there is not adequate parking, the project would increase traffic on Vineyard Avenue, and is a poor quality development. Mr. Griffen stated he opposes mixed uses, and did not feel that residential should be on this corner; and advising he did not feel there would be objection to strictly commercial development at this location. Mr. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, stated he objects to this project because of the residential development being built behind Flair at the present time which reminds him of Camp Parks No. 2. He stated there are no playgrounds, no pool, no clubhouse, and inadequate parking; all of which affect Vintage Hills residents. He stated he opposes the mix of commercial and residential. He advised his main con- cern is adverse traffic inpact on Vineyard Avenue, which is an extremely dangeroud street. He suggested that no additional building be approved until completion of bike lanes on Vineyard Avenue and completion of the rico Avenue extension. Mr. Steve Hughes, 582 Touriga Drive, stated that he has lived in residential over commercial housing and that it is a second class way to live. He stated that approval of the proposed project would be a disservice to the tenants and the neighborhood. Mr. Heaton rebutted the comments of the opponents by stating he felt the project is a compromise of residential and commercial and is a good development. He stated that from an economic point of view he feels this project will solve some of the pro- blems at the [lair Center. He stated he feels the project has been properly noticed. He asked Council to approve the plan and then to allow him to work further with staff and if it is determined that commercial is not viable for the development, then he would like to come back with an amended plan. He requested Council input regarding the proposed development. Council advised it would not be proper for them to give their input at this time. After additional discussion, Mr. Heaton requested the item be continued. 5. 9/13/83