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; 3 �5�1,�� F� � � � i ( Peter Gruchala, 573 Marlin Court, Director of Finance for Kaiser � Aerospace and a resident of Redwood Shores, read a petition from �� other residents of the area supporting the Bren Development in the �f present proposed form and urging approval of the development (Mr .,i t Gruchala did not file the petition with the City Clerk ) � � Lillian Nolan, 348 Bowsprit, homeowner in Redwood Shores, spoke in ' opposition to the issuance of a PDP to Bren Co , stating that the cy proposed development would downgrade the area and create traffic problems. ^a Sigmund Kay, 412 Keel Lane, homeowner in Redwood Shores, stated that r� increased development is needed in the area and that the proposed !,; development is beauttful Mr. Kay urged approval of the PDP �j �: Mary Finnell, 538 Cringle Drive, in Redwood Shores, stated that � the proposed homes are too sinall and would create a poor housing � area which might later be abandoned. In response to request, Mr � Shea of Bren Co. advised that the homes will be of from 1450 to 2250 square feet and are expected to be sold from prices ranging from $65,000 to $85,000. Mrs F�nnell acknowledged that the homes a were larger than she had been led to believe i � Mrs Bear 562 Keelson Circle, Redwood Shores, asked whether police � and fire service for the area would be adequate with the additional , proposed 150 homes. It was explained to Mrs Bear that pol�ce and . fire protection would continue the same as at present for the area � with some reduction of the individual District tax for the services. Darrvl Coe, 317 Quay Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed develop- ; � ment, not�ng that he has concerns about the private streets. : John Bergman, 563 Mar17n Court, Redwood Shores, suggested that the i proposed development is a good one and will enhance the area. Resident, 151 Cervantes, owner of 531 Compass Drive, Redwood Shores, ' stated the proposed development is good and suggested it be made clear who is responsible for maintaining the private streets, observing that she prefers public roads , Ron MacQuarrie, 558 Keelson Circle, Redwood Shores, stated that he favors the proposed development generally, but would l�ke to com- ment later when the staff report on public versus private streets is considered. � In response to question, City Manager Fales stated that staff can recommend private streets for the proposed development, but that if Council decides to approve it with public streets as a condition, then staff has specific recommendations that should be adopted which could be considered when the subdivision map for the develop- ment comes before Council Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Fales, Director of Public Works ' Pusich and Mr Shea commented and replied to questions concerning public versus private streets generally and with regard to the pro- posed development Mr Pus�ch referred to his coimnunication of April 30, 1976 addressed to the City Manager regarding the Bren Development and private versus public streets (P W.File 3005), � -3- Reg.Mtg 5/3/76 _ _ � � , �,<