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There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. Councilmember Butler stated that after review of the traffic studies, he concluded this project would not have significant adverse impact on the traffic. He stated he personally felt it is the responsibility of the Council to see that the traffic con- trols at the intersection of Valley Avenue and Santa Rite Road are adequate as the traffic increases. He stated that traffic is not the only concern but is the biggest c o nc ern. Councilmember Kephart stated he concurs with Councilmember Butler that traffic is a major issue. He stated he is not convinved the worm divider will help. He added that he did not want to add to the traffic problems at this intersection. Mayor Mercer stated the closed medians on Valley Avenue and Santa Rita Road are a problem but he was not sure that a worm divider is the solution. He suggested that nothing be done at this time and instruct staff to monitor traffic flows as the pro- ject develops. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that Resolution No. 82-48, determining on the basis of a review of initial environmental study done for this project, that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and that a negative declaration is appropriate for development plan approval and PUD-High Density Residential zoning which would allow the construction of 150 apartment units and 20 condominium units on a 9.31 acre site located on the south side of Valley Avenue ~m~ediately west of Safeway Shopping Center, north of Amador Park and east of the single-family residential lots fronting on Brook- tree Way, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Mohr suggested that a condition be added to require automatic garage door openers, which she felt would alleviate traffic congestion and hazards in driveways. She stated that this particular location is ideally situated in our community for senior citizens. She felt that perhaps 50 units should be set aside on the ground floors but not necessarily segregated into a block, for senior citizens. She added she felt the meeting room is adequate as presented. Mayor Mercer thanked the citizens for their participation and concern in this matter. He stated he felt the developer has met the majority of the concerns rela- tive to the application. He suggested a figure of 25% of the apartments reserved for senior citizens plus the 20 condominium units, making a total of 58 units for senior citizens, ages 50 years old or older. Councilmember Butler stated he felt the location of the reserve for senior citizens units should be designated by the developer. Councilmember Wood stated that senior citizens need special facilities and it may be more desirable to have a special designation for such units. He stated he felt this project is an ideal location for a senior citizen complex. He also stated he did not feel all the traffic concerns had been resolved. Mayor Mercer expressed concern regarding the condition of the Planning Commission that the complex remain as rental apartments for ten years. He stated he felt this could be setting a precedent. 7. 2/9/82