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Lenore Reynolds, Mendocino Way, stated the appeal should be upheld on health and safety issues, such as excessive traffic, danger to children in the park, and non-access to emergency vehicles due to the narrowness of Davit Lane and only one ingress/egress; Leila Gray, 831 Lakeshore, addressed the issue of excessive traffic and the dangers of a gated entrance. In answer to Council questions, Planning Director Patterson described the wider than normal lanes on Davit Lane, and described the process of reviewing the plans with the Fire Marshal for approval. Director Patterson advised that if the median were removed Davit Lane would become a four lane street. Elmer Orlick, Intrepid Lane, stated the notice for this public hearing was inappropriate as each resident of Lakeshore Townhomes had not been notified, only those within the 300 foot radius; only one ingress/egress was unsafe; emergency vehicles should exit onto a public street; there was inadequate parking; density was too high; and the proposed development would cast shadows onto the Regatta Development where he lived. In answer to Council questions, Director Patterson advised that notification conformed to requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; and, the proposed development was separated from the Regatta development by approximately 150 feet leading one to believe that it would be unlikely for shadows to fall on Regatta in any significant way. Richard Allen, Constellation Court, stated this complex was not in keeping with its neighbors; was twice as dense as others in the immediate area and would create a blight; the height would block out the sunset; and asked about accidents near other parks in the City. Rudy Fisher, Mediterranean Lane, described the concerns raised by some Planning Commissioners such as density, parking density and emphasis on compact spaces, lack of landscaping and access for emergency vehicles. Robert Lorenzini, Constellation Court, stated that his unit was closest to the proposed development, and the expected noise pollution generated by 500 people in a small area is a health issue. Mr. Lorenzini stated that the Regattta development had been marketed as excellence in living and the proposed development was not in keeping with that description and would not enhance property values or quality of life. Rene Marxheimer, Lakeshore Drive, stated she agreed with the previous speakers, and emphasized the expected traffic problems. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 311 Regular Meeting Minutes July 11, 1994 Page 5