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251 <br /> <br />interested in purchasing parts of the two cul-de-sacs and added <br />that if he bought it, he would build a wall around the property as <br />well. He indicated that he was in favor of the soundwall and that <br />it should be kept consistent with the existing eight-foot wall. <br />He added that 95 percent of the hills would still be visible from <br />the courts even with the wall. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer asked Mr. Elliott about the possibility of selling <br />the ends of the cul-de-sacs, as mentioned by Mr. Stanko. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott replied that what were offered were not the <br />cul-de-sacs but vacant parcels where the cul-de-sacs end on <br />Foothill Road. He explained that if a wall were built, there <br />would be no convenient way for City crew to maintain those areas. <br />The idea is to return the properties to owners who would be able <br />to take care of them after the soundwall is up. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr inquired how the properties ended up in City <br />ownership. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott replied that it has been that way since the <br />courts were developed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer inquired if there were a way to build something <br />other than an eight-foot wall that would be more acceptable to the <br />neighbors and would also mitigate the noise by three to six <br />decibels. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott replied that a fence would have some effect but <br />that it would not be as emphatic as a solid wall. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes commented that he did not think the soundwall <br />would affect the view from the courts and that it would be <br />important that the wall be consistent throughout Foothill Road. <br />He pointed out that the wall would be a safety factor that would <br />prevent cars from going down the embankment. He added that the <br />decision to build the wall was made long ago and that the <br />Engineering staff has prepared the plans. He indicated that he <br />supports staff recommendation to build the eight-foot wall. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler stated that he was not in favor of soundwalls on <br />Foothill Road but that if one will be put up, it should be <br />consistent with the existing eight-foot wall. He recognized that <br />some residents are not in favor of the wall but added that <br />decisions have been made and the engineering work has been <br />completed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer inquired if the wall could be built in such a way <br />that the wall comes down to two or three feet at the ends of the <br />cul-de-sacs and goes up again to eight feet beyond that. The <br />vacant lots could stay in the City right-of-way. <br /> <br /> - 21 - <br /> 5-15-90 <br /> <br /> <br />