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V � , ` � _ � 145 Lelia Coyne, 2233 Cheshire, co.�ruented concerning the traffic hazards , and the condition of Jefr"erson �venue wnere it becomes Farm Hiil, U suggest�ng the accident rate may be h�gher there and that a traffic study should include �hat portion of Jef�2rson as well as Vera, ' Crompton and Dover Streets. � Director of Public Works Pus�ch advised that his office has accident statistics on the area mentioned by Ms. Coyne, noting that there are fewer than it might appear, but they are often dramatic. He advised he will look at the use being made of Crompton Street. Y Resident 3550 Jefferson, suggested the center divider on Jefferson � is a problem and the curve needs to be reconstructed. It was ex- plained that Counc�l is aware of the difficulties in the area and . a reconstruction pro,7ect was included �n the Capital Improvement� Pro�ect Budget, but no funds are available to do the necessary work. Joan Nash, 3671 Farm Hill, stated she appreCiates the recent efforts b �, of the Police Department to reduce speed of traffic on Farm Hill, � r��ing that continuous monitoring is requ�red. Ms. Nash suggested tnat Farm h�ll should be regarded as a short residential street and , should not be compared with non-residential streets with regard to �ncidence of accidents and speeding. She urged that the Minor Sub- division be denied unt�l all traff�G problems in the area are solvea. " Juies Eichorn 6 Atherwood Place, represent�ng the Serpentine Pro- tection Leayue, urged Council to den�� ;,he application for Minor Sub- �ivision stating that no need exists ror su�h subdivision since the developer has stated he no longer plans to sell the property. Mr. ' E�chorn cortenented,concerning posstble develOpment of nearby property and urged that a study be made of all 7ands �n the area presently availa�le for development and that the Planning Commission be re ouested to plan and rezone those lands in a comprehensive manner. Mr Eichorn filed a letter from Roger Macfarlane, 1801 Waverly Street, Pa;o Alto relating to his concern for tt�� fr�tillary plant. 4 Jerry Hawley, 1073 Eden Bower, commented concerning the repor� of the City Attorney dated March 31, stating� that the developer has an option 9 to ourchase the land but it is presently owned by the Sequoia Union High School District Mr Hawley noted the Plann�ng Commission did not approve the proposed development. He urged Council to reverse zhe action of the Plar�ning CoRu��ssion in approving the Minor Sub- div�sion of the Farrr� Hil� site until rezoning action has been con- sidered , t , Robert Saint, 872 Chescerton, commented concerning the City Attorney's � report ofi March 31 ard suggested the sub�ect property is not zoned for "employment" as the area is designated on the General Plan Mr. ` Saint suggested that the residential port�on of the site is not con- , I sistent with the General Plan and urged denial of the Minor Subdivision. Mr. Saint suggested that the Council has proceeded unfairly and un- lawfuiiy � + , City Attorney Schricker advised that there has been nothing unlawful about any of the Council actios�•s w�th regard to the Farm Hill site, stating that wh�le the designation "employment" 7s ambiguous since no such zoning district exists, zhat the combination ot professional office and residential zom ng a=signed to the s is consistenti w�th t ' ' -3- �teg.Mtg o ; 4/3/78 � � � ,� , , � , -- �- : ' ��