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141 Mr. Ken Smith, 3441 Brandy Court, representing the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association, stated this group had met with Mr. Parish before this matter was con- sidered by the Planning Commission. He stated the Association had some major con- cerns relative to density, traffic congestion, and park facilities but that these concerns had been resolved for the most part. He stated there were still concerns regarding the lot for fire service. Mr. Smith stated that the Board of Directors for the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association endorsed this project with some reser- vations. Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, presented letters from two of his neighbors as follows: (1) James A. Griffen, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, expressing opposition to the Parish project; and (2) Dave Ash, 615 Orofino Court, voicing opposition to this pro- ject. Mr. Schneider then made a slide presentation identifying his objections to the Quail Creek project, and the advantages of the Amador Meadows project over Quail Creek. He listed the major issues against Quail Creek as density, experimental housimg, limited open space, designation of use of park and recreation funds, adverse impact of additional traffic on Vineyard Avenue, lack of significant effect of Pico Avenue extension relieving Vineyard Avenue traffic, and difficulty in control of maintenance. He recommended the proposed project be rejected for these reasons. Mr. Schneider cited advantages of the Amador Meadows project as being close to public transporta- tion, closer to parks/recreation facilities, maintenance provided by homeowners asso- ciation, low impact on streets, and proximity of parks lowers impact of not having park and recreation funds designated to nearby area. For these reasons, Mr. Schneider urged Council not to approve the Quail Creek project. Mr. Sieglitz rebutted the concerns of the opponents by stating that he did not feel there would be any significant adverse impact from traffic with the extension of Pico Avenue, which is presently under construction. He stated the purpose of tonight's meeting is to consider this project under the criteria of affordable hous- ing and assurance of performance; and the project meets all the goals established by Council. He stated this project is not an experiment in manufactured housing; that manufactured housing is approved housing by State law, and that consumers should have a choice between conventional and manufactured housing. Mr. Sieglitz stated that many homeowners in the immediate area are in support of the project. He presented a letter from the Hacienda Mobile Home Park Homeowners Association, dated September 1, 1982, giving their un-qualified approval of project "Quail Creek" and stating it would be a most welcome subdivision adjacent to their property. Mr. Sieglitz stated that a lot of planning had gone into the project to minimize traffic congestion and sewer capa- city, and that all units are designed with water saving devices. He stated the design of the project is high quality. Mr. Vaughn Shahinian, Civil Engineer, San Jose, presented a model of the single- family unit and of the duplex unit, and elaborated on the design, garage, and setback. Mr. Sieglitz stated the homeowners association would preserve a high quality of maintenance. He stated that 247 units are proposed but he would accept a minor modi- fication to the configuration of the recreational area and that one to three lots could be devoted to this area. He advised he did not contemplate any other changes to the plan. There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing closed on this item. Councilmember Mercer stated that Mr. Earp's project is competing against itself. Council could grant affordable housing up to 249 units, but the project has not been approved by Council. He stated the present plan is no different than the one pre- sented previously. Councilmember Mercer reviewed several points in the staff report. He stated he was concerned about drainage. He stated there needs to be some variety 4. 9/14/82