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with this project. He pointed out that Ponderosa will bear the cost of the sidewalks and reconfiguration of Cameron. He stressed there are currently no pedestrian pathways on either side of Cameron which he believes is a safety issue. Bob Fulton spoke in support of the proposed development. He noted Ponderosa has worked well with the neighbors, have offered a buffer to the neighbors of 10 feet, has offered to build single-family homes on the perimeter of the project and has done a number of things to accommodate everyone in the area. He indicated he would be opposed to higher density on this project. With regard to Cameron Drive, he agreed there are traffic issues with people driving too fast. He stated his support for sidewalks on Cameron and that Ponderosa does a good job in controlling the environment while they are under construction. He urged Council to support the project as proposed. Joe Fitzgerald supported the project and indicated he feels this proposal is a fair plan. He added the Cameron redesign will only help the situation and will address safety concerns for children. He feels Council should seriously consider putting stop signs on Cameron at each of the two new entrances. Bob Woodall noted several concerns including the amenity requirement; the width of the street which he believes is not wide enough. He expressed concerns with the width of the end of Cameron Avenue and the liability. He believes this proposal is sandwiching a development into an existing neighborhood. As a result, this Council is potentially losing its design immunity. In a 2001 court ruling, if there is a change in condition of the neighborhood, then the municipality has the legal obligation to bring the neighborhood up to a reasonable state if they have an opportunity. The lack of sidewalks in the area is dangerous and he believes the City will be exposed to liability if the project is approved. He urged Council to deny the project as designed. Greg Ketell said the proposed sidewalk will take some of his property. He referenced the Planning Commission minutes of the last meeting where it indicated they were not approving this plan and that it was not resolvable and should be referred to Council. He noted issues with buses and their routes. He addressed issues with a potential error in the easement on his property and the need to have that corrected. He commented on safety issues for children on Cameron and urged Council not to approve the project as proposed. Hans Wiest commented on Ponderosa's willingness to work with the neighbors. He reminded people that Trenery Drive is a private road and there are no public easements and to place a bike path there does not make sense. He indicated he would like to see Council move forward on this project. Jan Cain spoke in opposition to the project as it is currently designed. She noted traffic and density of the project as prime concerns. She would be in favor of a reduction of homes in the area to decrease the traffic. She noted she has no problem with Ponderosa developing the property but is in opposition to the project as proposed. Ms. Hayes spoke regarding how cooperative Ponderosa Homes has been. She believes two different issues are being expressed. The people who are expressing issues regarding traffic on Cameron is a separate issue. The building of 25 more City Council Minutes 13 October 3, 2006