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81 wanted with his eight acres, and that he should not be dictated to by people with much less acreage than his. He stated he did not see the validity of the opposi- tion, and felt the zoning request is compatible to the surrounding area. He stated he had not received any notice advising him of the homeowners association meetings. Councilmember Mercer asked Mr. Quick if he would object to meeting with the Homeowners Association. Mr. Quick stated he did not plan to develop in the near future but did not want to delay the annexation process, and that if this is a stall tactic he felt that it is unfair to him~ Mr. Ernest Dohner, 582 Happy Valley Road, requested Mr. Quick's address so that he could be properly notified of all meetings of the Homeowners Association. Mr. Larry Souza, 6332 Alisal Street, stated that the homeowners in attendance at this meeting tonight have made it clear that they do not want to annex to Pleasan- ton any part of what they have now. He stated that government should exist for the maj or ity. Mr. Gary Smith, 720-734 Sycamore Road, stated that even though the subject pro- perty is cul-de-saced, it will affect other properties. He stated he opposes this annexation because it creates a dangerous traffic situation. Mr. Peter Bailey, 6699 Alisal, urged denial of the annexation and requested Council to consider the effects on the general environment. He stated he would support any agreement to freeze the area as it is now. Mrs. Pat Daggett, Dublin resident, stated she bought property on Sycamore Road in 1975 but had not been able to build on it to date, which has caused her much heartache. She stated she would like to have what the present residents in the area have and felt this should be her privilege. She stated she had never been notified of any homeowners association meetings. Mr. Jim Quick again addressed Council, stating that his particular annexation request will not force anyone else to annex and he felt it highly unfair to freeze hime with 8 acres when others only have one acre. He stated they could purchase his land if they felt that would be in their best interests. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt this area needs to be preserved but he did not know the exact mechanism to do that. He stated that Mr. Quick~s annexation was turned down last year after hearing the same arguments that were presented this evening. He stated that Council understands the lifestyle of the residents of this area and would like to come up with an appropriate vehicle to preserve the area as it is now. He cited the East Stanley Boulevard annexation that has retained their rural atmosphere, and stated he felt this could happen in Happy Valley. Council- member Mercer stated that Mr. Quick has every right to request annexation and that Council has a responsibility to consider it. He stated he felt the Happy Valley area would have better control of their property if annexed to the City rather than staying in the County jurisdiction. He suggested the City Attorney work with the Homeowners Association in an attempt to work out an amicable solution for all pro- perty owners. Mayor Butler stated that if Dr. Glafkides' committee is within six weeks of presenting their recommendations he felt this should be reviewed before making a decision on Mr. Quick's annexation request. Councilmember Brandes stated he was willing to go along with the Happy Valley residents to work out some solution but felt there should be a time limit, such as 3 to 4 months. 15. 9/14/82