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� � 134 -� - . . � he understands that Mr. Kulakoff intends to sell the property if the minor subdivision before Council is granted, and suggested that special provisions for development of the property might then be void. � Alexander Kulakoff, Harrington-Kulakoff, suggested that those living , on Eden Bower Lane ad�oining the sub�ect site are happy in that location and do not want anyone else to live there. Mr. Kulakoff stated there are some legitimate �ssues which have been addressed, noting that a 75-foot open space belt wzll be provided between the homes on Eden Bower Lane and the first developed lots on the site, noting that those lots will be one-half acre single-family and are expected to be worth more than the homes on Eden Bower Mr. Kulakoff stated that the serpentine rock on the property occupies only about one-half acre, not7ng that there are some 750,000 mapped acres 7n California. He suggested that the issue of protection of that rock which has been raised by the Serpentine Protection League is not legitimate. He stated that he believes the issue relating to traffic is legitimate and is being addressed. Kevin Welch 3901 Pepper Tree Court, said he is concerned about the safety of children in the area with regard to heavy, speed�ng traffic. He stated that he had observed the recent traffic death of a 12-year old boy, implying it involved a speeding car Mr. Welch asked Council to preserve the area for the en�oyment of citizens. Lelia Coyne (see above) suggested that some speakers are raising emotional issues when facts are not all being presented Mrs. Coyne suggested that while traffic in the area �s an important con- sideration, it is being used because it can be an emotional issue, wh�le the concern of most of those present is to preserve the area. ' Alexander Kulakoff (see above) stated that his firm is not selling the sub�ect property. MOTION Councilman Biagi moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett, to continue the publ�c hearin9 open unt�l April 3, 1978 and to ask staff for further report concerning 1) the measures proposed for protecting the sensitive environment of the area, 2) what is being done to resolve the traffic situation on Farm Hill and to anttci- pate the increased traffic which the proposed development might bring, 3) what is the legal liability to the City if the property were to be zoned "Open Space", 4) how much revenue in tax dollars could be expected from the property if it is developed as proposed versus as it is presently zoned. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (MINUTE ORDER NO 78-70) MOTION Councilman Rhodes moved, seconded by Councilman Barrett, to instruct the Police Department to place traffic enforcement people on Farm Hill Boulevard and to g�ve highest priority in the City to traffic control in that area and that the Public Works Department and any other affected departments might address the problem also recognizing that possible changes may be needed to ' improve the traffic situation in that area. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote (MINUTE ORDER N0. 78-71) � ' Reg.Mtg. 3/20/78 -7-