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6.2A Page 5 Max Keech, Keech Properties, stated that in March of 2006 he met with different groups from Redwood Shores and made three changes: 1. The neighbors at Seacrest were too close to the development The solution: the developers changed the site plan to preserve the old ship canal with a 300 foot buffer between the site and new homes; 2. There would be a lot more traffic at the intersection between the school and Shearwater. The solution: the developers moved the intersection of the school to the North; 3. Playing fields of school available to people during off times. The solution: the three acre city park proposed on the side of ball fields with picnic area, BBQ, and tennis courts. A break was taken to give the public a chance to write down items regarding: Neighborhood benefits/impacts Redwood Shores benefits/impacts Redwood City benefits/impacts PUBLIC HEARING Lawrence Pon, Redwood Shores resident, is in full support of the location of the school. Joe Foust, resident and member of New Shores School Committee, stated that schools in Redwood City are overcrowded and Redwood Shores could use another school. He would like a timeline put in place. John Murphy, Redwood City resident, is in favor of the Area H development. Pat Dixon, Redwood Shores resident, would like to see the widening of Shearwater and there should be a diagram of the drop-off area of the school in the EIR. Mary Morrissey Parden, Redwood City resident, stated that the EIR should manage peak periods of auto access and consider wood planking in the gym with the basketball courts. Bonnie Wolf, Redwood City resident, is in support of the Area "H" development. Additional housing and a school facility is needed. Also, traffic is a concern. Bob Black, Redwood City resident, stated that the population and housing is the largest high density development within Redwood City and can create social problems. Michael Gibson, Redwood Shores Owners Association New Construction Committee, stated that they need to know the impacts of housing projects on surrounding areas. There are also attractive housing projects on both sides. Philip Nettle, Redwood Shores resident, stated that the one of the most critical planning issues that must be addressed in the EIR is proper design of the perimeter of the planned residential neighborhood. This will assure that there's an appropriate transition towards the eXisting residential development and the natural preserve. Page 2 of 4