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<br />Public Comment: <br />Lee Lukehart, representing the Emerald Hills HOA, stated the many responses <br />to the topic and this his role is to assist communications with the residents. He <br />stated that out of all the communications and dialogue the consensus is to, if at <br />all possible, preserve open space. Secondly, there are a lot of issues of <br />concerns and questions unanswered. <br />Leila Cowan stated neighbors voted against annexation and understands the <br />City's position. She stated that water is the issue and questioned the long-term <br />policy in that regard. <br />Chris Heinze stated that privacy is the issue and open space is the concern. The <br />reservoir is a beautiful reminder of what the city was at one time and he is <br />against the project. <br />Marc Romer asked Council to do the right thing and preserve open space urging <br />tabling of the topic and to consider opportunities. He suggested that a decision is <br />a bit premature and the residents feel that there is a lot of impact and they ask <br />for input on any proposal. <br />Amy French, Manager of Current Planning in Palo Alto, agrees with staff that an <br />EIR prior to development plans is appropriate. She requested delay, to fully <br />explore options and alternatives. She appreciated a bit more time for <br />communication with other entities regarding possible purchase for open space. <br />She expressed her desire for a pedestrian walkway through the area and various <br />alternatives and commended staff efforts of meeting with association <br />representatives and decrease of the number of lots. She further expressed <br />concern with traffic, parking and access. <br />Brad Lopez stated that a park is a place for solitude and asked that the City <br />leave the area alone. <br />Mario Rodighiero stated he had been asked by the community to look at County <br />ordinances that are followed by the residents in his area. Although not in support <br />of development, he asked that the County guidelines be followed in any <br />development of the property. <br />John Carswell stated he is dispassionate about the topic but wanted to be on the <br />record regarding the issue of drainage. He stressed that the infrastructure issues <br />be considered. <br />Lee Lukehart asked to be on record his commendation to staff in communication <br />and concern around the topic. Open space and more time for input and <br />deliberation were requested. <br />CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 9. 2004 <br />JOINT MEETING MINUTES PAGE 6 <br />