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The following persons spoke in opposition to this item: Mr. Karl Sehmsdorft, 6491 Arlington Drive, representing the residents of Rose- pointe, stated their basic opposition to the application is the fact that their quality of living will be affected because Arlington Drive will become a thorough- fare, not only to the proposed development but to any other development in the area as well as Happy Valley Road residents. Mr. Sehmsdorft stated there would be increased noise, traffic and safety impacts and no place for children to play. He stated that he and other residents had met with Mr. Fairfield earlier today to discuss the solutions suggested by Mr. Fairfield and that these solutions will basically remove opposition to the application. He added this was done with re- luctance. Mayor Brandes asked Mr. Sehmsdorft if this met with the concurrence of all of the residents on Arlington Drive. Mr. Sehmsdorft stated he had talked to all of the residents with the exception of two families, and that they concurred with the solutions to their concerns. Mr. Dennis Glafkydes, 737 Happy Valley Road, stated he was concerned about increased traffic on Happy Valley Road causing increased hazardous conditions due to the narrowness of the road and the railroad underpass. Mr. Don Jackson, 1604 Amber Road, stated there was a problem of access on Amber Road. He stated that Amber Lane is not a through street and that traffic on Amber Lane would have to be put on Amber Road. Mr. Jackson stated that mainte- nance of Amber Road is performed by the property owners and he did not feel he should be placed in a position of maintaining a road used by the City and developer. He added that Mr. Fairfield had not met with the residents of Amber Road to discuss their concerns. Mrs. Jessie Robero, Amber Lane, stated this street is only 17 feet wide and there is no way to widen it. She asked how traffic would be handled on Amber Lane. Mr. Rennie Cooper, 6525 Alisal Street, representing Alisal Improvement Club, stated this group had been in existence for 52 years and jealously guarded the integrity of the area. He stated this group opposed the application because of adverse environmental impacts including traffic and noise, lack of flood control, increased density, no access into Happy Valley on Happy Valley Road, and need for more parks. He stated the Alisal Improvement Club residents felt an Environmental Impact Report should be required. He added that Mr. Fairfield had not met with this group to discuss their concerns. Mr. Cooper asked everyone in the audience representing Alisal Improvement Club to stand, indicating their opposition to the proposed development. Approximately 50 people in the audience stood in response to Mr. Cooper's request. Mr. Cooper concluded by stating that although Mr. Pestana has the right to do what he chooses with his property, he felt the rights of the property owners already living in the area should be given careful consideration and that the area should remain Agricultural. Mrs. Shirley Seltz, 387 Sycamore Road, stated it has been made clear that the residents in the area are opposed to the proposed development and she felt their concerns should be considered versus one man's application. Scott Cooper, 6525 Alisal Street, FFA member and past 4-H Club member, stated these groups were active and provided many projects at the Fair. He stated that increased development would endanger animals in the area. He added that he did not think that the proposed traffic controls would alleviate traffic hazards and he requested Council not to allow the proposed development to be constructed. 4. 9/11/79