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neighborhood and the Woodside Road corridor; contaminated groundwater within less than a quarter mile of the neighborhood should be cleaned up. Suggestions for next steps included that an EIR may be necessary for a detailed assessment, the traffic study should be redone and the whole "horseshoe" considered, and review the proposed design to assure a better community fit. Dale Reynolds stated that we would like to reprimand Council Member Hartnett on his unprofessional conduct in discussing an issue with him. He stated that the Council is not here to represent the past but to change the future. He further stated his belief that the elected officials should look at the zoning law initially done in 1993 and changed in 2003 that was done improperly. He urged the Council to not vote on the project as is. Tom Jacoubowsky, living at the corner of Kentfield and Newcastle, is familiar with the area and stated that while the proposed building is beautiful it will have an impact on others. He stated his belief that nobody would like a five story building overlooking their residence. Aside from this proposal, the traffic in the area has been the number one issue for him stating that Kentfield is used as an expressway. He stressed that prior to the project moving forward, the traffic must be studied at a time when all schools are in session. David Clark stated that it is very perilous to cross Horgan along Woodside Road, whether you are a pedestrian or bicyclist. Marco Lari asked for consideration of the intersection where the gas station and the car wash as the "perfect storm ". He stated that the car wash is popular and the gas station has the cheapest gasoline while also selling diesel gasoline. Jill Clardy stated that the statement made that the traffic density of the project would be no more than the previous use of the property which was the 30 -bed convalescent hospital is false. She stated that she is not opposed to a project that generates more traffic, just not this much. Carole Chetrit stated she has no objection to a project being built there but she has lived there for 15 years and Hampton Oaks is one of the quiet neighborhoods left in Redwood City. With all the traffic at Horgan and Woodside being reversed to Newcastle, it will hit Wimbley and place so many children in perilous positions. She stated that the traffic on Newcastle will need to be addressed. Katie Jordan, of Hampton Oaks, stated that her father -in -law is across Horgan in the condominiums and she read a letter. She stated that approximately 30 neighbors spoke at a Planning Commission meeting in unanimous opposition to the building proposal. She stated that the safety and well -being of existing residents should take precedence over any new development, growth is good but should be slow and measured, any new development should benefit the community as a JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. Page No. 373