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Becky Dennis, 838 Grav Fox Circle -agreed with comments made by Ms. Bengtson. Ms. Dennis felt it was important to spread out the `load' of staging areas to all neighborhoods, and endorses speed bumps to slow traffic. She was in support of Alternative 5. Kevin Close, 871 Sycamore Road -supports Alternative 5. Mr. Close indicated that Lund Ranch Il includes a staging area, and one will most likely be included on the Spotorno property. He agrees with spreading the `load' out to all neighborhoods, and using methods to calm traffic. Carolyn Newton, 3793 Smallwood Court -expressed concerns regarding the risk of fire and use of the area by teens for partying. With the additional amenities in a remote location, she felt that more juveniles would be attracted to the area. Gating the staging area would not deter teens, and likely make it more difficult to monitor. Ms. Newton was opposed to putting planned trails in this area, prefemng to leave it open space. Mr. Wolfe responded to Ms. Newton's fire risk concerns by reading a response he received from Fire Chief Dody regarding the issue. Christy Budenbender, 1360 Hearst Drive -agreed with concerns raised by Ms. Newton. Ms. ,. Budenbender was especially concerned with youth smoking and drinking .in he area, elevating the fire risk. She discussed the number of incidents experienced at The Preserve, which has a similar staging area being proposed for this project. Ms. Budenbender questioned the need for a trail outlet in the area, when the original outlets were planned at Shadow Cliffs and Callippe Preserve Golf Course. Ms. Budenbender advised that her 80-year old neighbor was also extremely concerned about youth using the area. Mr. Wolfe advised that staging is provided at Shadow Cliffs and the Callippe Preserve Golf Course, and that a staging area in the vicinity of Hearst Drive was included in the Trails Master Plan. It was also originally included in the development plan for Oak Grove. Sgt. Soberanes advised that the Police Department now receives approximately 10 calls per month to check on cars at the end of Hearst Drive, and understands the concerns of the neighborhood about use of the area by youth. Anne Fox. 2866 Garden Creek Circle -advised that the Planning Commission did not remove the staging area for this project. She discussed concerns about a neighborhood park, originally planned for the end of Hearst Drive, which should be within one-half mile of residences. She recommended that the Commission and Committee provide feedback as to whether a park should included. Megan Williams, 1398 Benedict Court -advised that she used to pick-up garbage when hiking Moller Ranch left by youth that use the area. She is now picking up garbage in her own backyard at the end of Benedict Drive, left there by youth that use the area. Ms. Williams commented on the number of times she has had to call the Police Department about youth drinking, using drugs, and making fires. She felt the area needed to be well lit, and regularly patrolled by the Police Department. Allen Roberts, 16 Grey Eagle Court -understands the concerns of homeowners living on remote courts in the area, but believes the location is great for trails. He was not sure whether proposed areas shown for trails in the EIR are necessarily good, and encouraged having trails in a more open space since the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes and Trails Ad Hoc Committee Joint Workshop January 11, 2007 Page 3