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dropped the lots from 8-15 feet in some locations, so the peak of the roofs at those heights would be below the current ridgeline, which is a significant change, as well. He said the fire truck issue appears in Condition 60 and it states that they would be eligible for reimbursement if the Fire Chief determines that some other project would benefit from that fire truck. There were many questions regarding geotechnical concerns and his consultant, who actually lives adjacent to, and is familiar with the site, is present to answer questions. Regarding the Callippe Silver spot butterfly issue, they are required in the mitigation provisions of the project to go out and do additional surveys in order to determine whether or not it is on site and whether or not it is the correct species. It is a seasonal activity and they want to ensure this is done appropriately and timely, and they have provided notice to U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Dr. Murphy was on site on more than one occasion and did an extensive review. This is an on- going process and is set up in the mitigation requirements of the EIR and conditions of approval. Mayor Hosterman opened the item for public comment. Tom Gallagher proposed that the signal be removed as a condition of approval, that better signage be put in to control the crossing at the top of Bernal and east of Kottinger and asked that funds be provided for traffic calming of Kottinger Drive. Karen Martens voiced concerns with the project, said they knew some time ago there would be a development, felt the agenda as listed misrepresented what could actually occur. She asked that the traffic signal be removed from the project, discussed the need for traffic calming methods, questioned uncertainty on lot configurations and she asked that there be a final document for review of specifics of the project prior to the Council voting on it, recommended keeping the money for low income housing and locating them along with the custom home lot development. Megan Williams said she is directly impacted by the development and lives at the end of Benedict Court, said they have a chronic problem with drugs, debris, loitering and people setting campfires at the end of Benedict Court and Moller Ranch. She spoke of an incident on July 4 and August 19 where police were called, spoke about increased burglaries in Moller Ranch, asked what guarantee she had that Oak Grove would not become a gated community, spoke of lot 51 as protruding into the open space area, said she recently had to wait 18 minutes in order to safely make a left hand turn onto Bernal from Hearst, questioned what happened to the proposed tot lot and park the developer had initially proposed and questioned why Kottinger Ranch still did not have a community center it was promised. Bill Rasnick said included in his statement were concerns of Terry and Jeff Mastotopoulis, Dorothy and Roland Broaderson, Alicia and Robert Sheehan, Phil Stone, Jenine and Jeff Nichol, and Sandy and Malcolm McNeil who could not be present to oppose the development. He felt the addition of the trail head could add 100 or more car trips through Hearst Drive, felt the project violates the spirit of the General Plan, said the EIR is flawed, approval by the Kottinger Ranch HOA did not exist and said three people should never be able to decide the fate of over 200 homeowners. He felt the only thing that makes sense is to have a second access road which he felt the developer should be required to do and also cited safety concerns and fairness to those living in Kottinger Ranch. Allen Roberts said he was approached a few years ago by the developer who needed to have an EVA and his property was identified as the best place to put it. They discussed the project and he agreed to work with them on terms of what was to go into the agreement. They signed an MOU and 9 months later they had a contract. They met all terms of the contract but the Lin's did not want to sign because they said they no longer needed it. One year later he was amazed City Council Minutes 12 October 2, 2007