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6.1.A. - Page 12 been found at the site and he believes the geological reports are valid. Mr. Hanna also explained that the term feasibility is well used and need not be defined. He then asked Council to let the owners build responsibly. Public Comment Roger Flores read a statement regarding a structurally unsafe house that was over 60 years old that was leveled and rebuilt, and in the last 20 years, this house is now livable and substantial. He said that factual data was not submitted. Arlene Flores was not present when called. Kristi Guinon said they live at the bottom of Glenwood and requested the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) be overturned. She referred to a letter they had sent to the City Council on August 16 regarding their concerns and many questions about the process, and opined that it is not acceptable to take a wait and see approach. Larry Purcell, an almost 30 -year resident, spoke about legal nonconforming lot sizes, the issue of putting a cap of the size of homes, easement issues, that there was a dirt road that was never deeded to City, and each property owner owns the street in front of it. He questioned the staff report, the inadequacy of addressing easement issues by the developer over the years, and in the description of the lot sizes, the average sizes were given and open space was included, but why was it included if the open space will not be developed. Martin Kamph, a resident at Laurel and Highland for 13 years, said there have been problems with traffic, road conditions, and poor drainage all the way down the hill. He opined that the road needs to be redone, repaved, a new project will create bigger problems, and such large -scale proposals require a solution from neighbors, City staff, and City Council. Rick Guinon said he lives below the proposed project at Glenwood and spoke about the need for floor area ratio guidelines, an EIR, and mitigation measures. He spoke against the project and the need for a tree removal plan. John Bamford lives on Glenwood Avenue at the bottom and he spoke in support of the appeal to the EIR based on reasons presented by others that live in the Laurel Way area. He spoke about landslide concerns and he addressed comments on letters submitted to the City. Carrie Simon said her aunt, Jane Hanigan was never part of the joint project, has lived in her home for 44 years, and she is a part owner with her aunt. She spoke against the project as oversized and incongruous for this environmentally fragile area and stated specific concerns that fall under two CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) categories. Beverly Purrington said she has lived at Vista Drive for 15 years and spoke in support of the appeal. She expressed concerns about deficiencies in the EIR, setting risky precedents, long -term costs to the City and impacts to immediate neighbors. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD August 22, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12