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4�0�'7 at one time been dedicated but that having been used for a number of years, it is in public domain He also described the condition of the road at present. Discussion cont�nued with regard to the neces- sity to improve Upland Road, the additional traffic, and assurance that it must be improved to conform with City standards ' (The Council recessed from 10 00 until 10 10 p m.) Discussion continued regardin9 Upland Road, the state of its condi- tion, and responsibility of the City with respect to road safety. Mr. Fales elaborated on earlier remarks regarding improvements of the road, and observed that the developer is on notice as to what is expected by the City well ahead of the time when the subdivision map is submitted He commented on the fact that unfortunately, the City has annexed properties in the past with substandard roads, and suggested that wherever the opportunity presents itself, as in the present case, to require that where roads connect with City streets they are to be constructed and paved to City standards, to obviate future situations of paved streets running into roads of County , standards or no standards and the hazardous conditions as a con- sequence Mr. Wilton 1630 Cordilleras, favored preparation of a master plan, so that not only the developer knows the requirements, but also the neighboring residents, and also expressed concern regardin9 the streets, preferring something between urban-type streets and rural roads but still desi9ned for safety During further discussion it was suggested by Mr •Fales that if Council has some preference as to what the subdivider should come , back with at the time of submitting the Tentative Map, it should be so ind�cated ahead of time Mr Fales and Mr Pusich commented and responded to questions relating to pros and cons of sidewalks, the need to provide for movement of traffic, whether automobile or pedestrian, or other. � Mr W Fritsche, 249 Upland, was concerned that trafflc volume would increase Mr Pusich advised that while there may be some increase in traffic, a two-lane road, and especially because of the curves on Upland, would belimited as to the volume it could carry. He noted ' the proposed pro�ect for signals at Edgewood Road and Alameda, which should facilitate passage of traffic through that intersection. Gale Hurley, 238 Upland Road, advised that his was the last house before the development site, and expressed concern about dust during construction, and the length of time involved in putting in improve- ments. MOTION• Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to close the public hearing The motion carried una m mously by voice vote �'� , The public hearing was closed at 10 55 p m Councilman Norris proposed the imposition of certain conditions in addition to those already recommended by the Planning Commisston -5- ' Reg.Mtg. ., 5/24/76