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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. Richard White lives on Vista Drive and spoke about why he objects to the report as a citizen, his concern about the precedence it would set, and the cost to the City for the EIR. He questioned why three people/lots were included as part of the project as either a mistake or on purpose and opined that the City is right to object if the project does not meet feasibility standards. Alfonso Marin was not present when called. David Anderson is a resident on Jefferson Avenue, uphill from the Laurel Way project. He expressed his concern that the project will destroy one of the last natural habitats and he opined that this is a wildlife corridor, and an oasis within wall to wall homes and the quality of life would deteriorate. Dan Usher, a resident above Highland, spoke about his concern with more people and heavier traffic on an already small road. He opined that house size matters greatly. He questioned having large homes on small lots, noted that submitted plans can change, and that all projects should include road improvements. � JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD August 22, 2011 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13 MINUTE BOOK NO. 63 Page No.385