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David Struthers, 13690 Robleda Road, thanked the Mayor for sending his letter to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District regarding Neary Quarry. Marjorie Wier, Los Altos, noted that she had been a hiker and horseman in the area for fifteen years and commented on the following areas of concern: Elena above Avila and Page Mill between Three Forks and Paseo de Roble. She also commented on signage and her concerns with invasion of privacy. Ed Emling, 11853 Murietta Lane, reiterated his concerns about slick driveways. His daughter had had an accident in December which he had informed Council about and to date nothing had been done to correct the problem. Triona Watson, 13800 Robleda Road, stated her concerns about slick driveways which included Miranda and Manuella. Dot Schreiner, Chairman - Pathways, Recreation and Parks Committee, requested that anyone who had any concerns about paths go to Town Hall and fill out a service request. Kathy Freeman, 26922 Dezahara, raised the issue of July 4th and fire safety. She hoped the Town was planning to do what they did last year which was to work with the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department in restricting access to certain areas. It was agreed that this would be done this year. Council took this opportunity to welcome the new City Manager, Les Jones, II to the Town. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1 Request for Adoption of a Negative Environmental Declaration for a Three-Lot Subdivision, Lands of Malek, Buena Vista Drive Council had before them the Director of Public Works' staff report which included the recommendation that Council not certify the negative declaration of environmental impact and require an environmental impact report on the Lands of Malek. The issues raised in the staff report included traffic, safety, geology, aesthetics, conservation easements and density of development. Michael McCracken, applicant's attorney, referenced his letter dated 6/19/91 which addressed the issues raised by staff and explained why they believed that an EIR was not necessary and a negative declaration would suffice. For one they were only asking for three density credits when they were allowed four and they also believed that the traffic from a three lot IOW June 19, 1991 5