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6.1.A. - Page 14 build on it without this EIR. She spoke about benefits this project would bring to the City, such as prevention of illegal dumping, and she also noted that her son could be bought out if there is a desire to preserve it as open space. Brian Cervenka said he is one lot owners, was born and raised in Redwood City, and has fond memories of area. He wants to make clear that when lots went up for sale, the previous neighbors knew it would eventually be built on, but it seems they do not want it now that they have their own homes. Michelle Ross opposes this development and she owns three lots, one with a home and two that are adjacent that are not buildable because they are nonconforming, nonstandard, highly sloped, and the existing zoning regulations do not allow it. She spoke about the heritage trees, that she is not against development, just this one and the way it's proposed, and mentioned a website called "Save Laurel Way." Naomi Hunter said she and her husband live at the bottom of hill before Garrett and they are opposed to the project. She opined that it has not yet been proven strongly enough that there will be safety, security and protection of the existing homes and homeowners. George Long said he is one of the lot owners at Laurel Way and he had obtained signatures from all the lot owners, except one, in his first letter and that there was no coercion. He said they have cooperated with the Planning Department to certify the EIR which was conducted by a neutral entity, and urged denial of this appeal. Nancy Krosse, a resident since 1979 with a home at Highland, opined that living on the hillside is joyless, with the constant need to deal with drains, sump pumps, patching cracks in the home, torrential water coming down as this is a significant water shed. She noted that when water moves, it takes a lot with it, but people do not want to lose their investments. She supports the appeal and invited Council to come see how strong the water is when it is raining. Susan Wohlgemuth confirmed from the audience that she supports the appeal and did not need to speak when asked by the Mayor. Tom Williams, a resident who lives on Glenwood Avenue directly under the proposed project, said his primary concern is the hill and he invited people to study cracks in his foundation. He spoke against further development, noted he is an engineer for forty years, and despite structural foundation work, there is still movement, and he would like to keep the trees, deer, and birds there. Lee Wen said he is one of the lot owners on Laurel Way and trees were cut on his lot without his permission. He submitted photographs to the Council (on file) and he wants to save the trees and have a green environment. M/S Seybert /Foust to close the Public Hearing. Motion carries by unanimous voice vote. Council took a break at 9.13 p.m. and was to resume at 9.25 p.m. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD August 22, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14