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ti Speaking in opposition to the proposed Zone Change, General Plan Amend- ment and proposed project were the following, stating there was too much commercial development along Barton Road now; the proposed project being adjacent to flood plain zoning would create additional flooding problems for the area; the additional traffic that would be generated would cause too much congestion and unsafe conditions; the shopping center was an unsuitable development adjacent to the proposed school to be built on a ten acre site; additional law enforcement would be needed due to safety factors, vandalism, etc.; legal aspects and liabilities would adversely effect the area: Mr. Dick Larsen, 1380 Cahuilla Mr. Larry Cotton, 1580 Mohave Mr. Randy Sosa, 1340 Cahuilla Mrs. Peggy Brannerman, 1333 Cahuilla Mr. Ward White, 2065 Cahuilla Mrs. Caroline Dyer, 1347 Cahuilla Mrs. Maggie Williams, 1265 Cahuilla Mrs. Manuella Sosa, 1340 Cahuilla Mr. Gerold von Pahlen-Fedoroff, 1515 Mohave Mr. Cy Zermeno, 1921 Myrtlewood Recess The City Council took a five minute recess. Speaking in favor of the proposed Zone Change, General Plan Amendment and proposed project were the following: Mr. Bruce Bennett, 720 Atchison Mr. Maurie Meyers, 1027 South Santo Antonio Drive, representing the Colton Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Brett Buffington, 1000 Torrey Pines Drive Mrs. Frances Stidham, 1949 Clear Creek Lane Mr. John Longfield, 1809 Cottonwood Mr. Ed Avelar Mrs. Rachelle Gaskins, 716 Atchison Mr. Ron Holley, representing Pacific Summit Development, 3001 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel, made a presentation to the City Council regarding the proposed neighborhood shopping center, on approximately 10 acres, at the northeast corner of Barton Road and Cooley Drive, and the develop- ment of single family homes on approximately 55 acres of land. Mr. Holley stated the proposed developments will enhance the area and create additional jobs and considerable revenue for the City. Mr. Holley discussed flood control measures that will be taken, traffic controls and signalization of the immediate area, etc. Mr. Holley presented a Petition containing 581 signatures, 493 of which were residents of Colton, in support of the proposed project. Mr. Holley also referred to a letter from the Colton Joint Unified School District, thanking him for working with the District in identifying a ten acre parcel of land for a school site in that area. Also speaking on behalf of the proposed project were John Kane, of Kunzman & Associates, discussing the traffic issue; Jim Manning, of Manning Company, showing slides of the proposed shopping center and residential area; and Joe Meyer, Retail Specialist with Coldwell Banker discussing the financial aspects of the development. Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Rios, the Public Hearing was terminated. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to certify the Focused Environmental Impact Report and adopt Resolution No. R-71-89. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-71-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CERTIFYING THE FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FILE INDEX NUMBER D 54-88, REF- ERENCE FILE INDEX NUMBERS A-3-88 AND G-2-88.