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May 1, 2003 <br />Page 4 <br />Ed Taylor, a resident of North Point, stated his concern that the aesthetics <br />of the site would be ruined by traffic, noise, and pollution. He said that the <br />present process should be stopped, and input sought from neighbors, not <br />special interest groups. <br />Joseph Pegano, North Point homeowner, said he disagrees with the size <br />of the park, and stated his concern about lights and traffic. <br />John Petrick, a focus group committee member, noted that a community <br />park has certain elements and he said that no decisions have yet been <br />made and there is much work to be done. <br />Mary Claire Slais, a focus group member, said she does not represent a <br />specific interest group and the focus group is credible. <br />Chuck Huffer, a focus group member, said his special interest is Thousand <br />Oaks, and the group wants the best for the community. He discussed the <br />process, and said that no plan has been established. <br />May Bovard, a resident of North Point, said that the Thousand Oaks <br />community is not fairly represented in the focus group, the planning process <br />is terrible, and a park is a great idea but should be natural. <br />Lange read statement cards from Dan and Donna Moore, Mary and Steve <br />Sehoch, Kathy Ditullio, and Bonnie Ward. The cards expressed a desire <br />to reconfigure the focus group with homeowners from North Point and <br />Signature Homes, and expressed concern about noise, traffic, organized <br />activities and a building at the site. <br />Stephanie Ferrin, a focus group member, said she received focus group <br />notification, surveyed her neighbors, and has tried to represent her <br />neighbors. She said everyone wants a low impact park with picnic area and <br />trails and amenities in areas of least impact to homeowners. <br />Pluth said staff was available for questions. <br />Gibson thanked all for their participation, spoke in support of the focus <br />group process, and stated his concern about scare tactics. <br />In response to Gibson's request, Ward highlighted relevant history of the <br />site and surrounding area, and standards for a community park. <br />