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e e e She said that many people from the neighborhood are in the audience in order to express their support for the refinement plan. Those members of the audi- ence (a majority of those present) stood up. In response to a question from Ms. Decker, Ms. Hurst said that the historic element was not thoroughly discussed by the Game Farm Neighbors. She said that there was too little information about historical preservation. The neighbors did express concern about the potential of historical preservation requiring unreasonable constraints on landowners. In response to a question from Mr. Cornacchia, Ms. Hurst said that road de- signing should be the outcome of a conceptual plan development, not vice versa. Regarding minor upgrading, she said that these should be done only when needed. In response to a question from Mr. Berg, Ms. Hurst said that the Game Farm Neighbors supported the redesignation of 180 acres from medium-density resi- dential to low-density residential because of the site's size. She said that the site needs careful management. She said that the high turnover rate for apartments adds to the preference for low-density residential in that area. She said that a location further east is more desirable for medium-density residential. In response to a question from Mr. Beyer, Ms. Hurst clarified that the Game Farm Neighbors recommend that the upgrading of Game Farm Road be removed from TransPlan. She said that other improvements to Game Farm Road would have a significant affect on the residents. She said that the residents do not want to pay for sidewalks. However, there is interest in combining sidewalks for pedestrian and bicycle use because of safety concerns. In response to a question from Mr. Walters, Ms. Hurst said that if Game Farm Road ever reached a traffic level comparable to that at 5th Street and Q Street (15,000 VTD), then upgrading to urban standards would be warranted. She said currently the road is only 5,600 VTD. Alice Verret, 3195 Wayside Loop, stated that she and her husband support the statements made by Jean Hurst. Ms. Verret cited the reasons why residents are leaving California--air, noise, and traffic problems. She said that the neighborhood does not want that kind of environment. She emphasized the importance of preserving Oregon's freshness and beauty. She said that the residents of the area do not want road improvements until they are needed. She stressed that improvements to Game Farm Road are not needed to ensure development. Jean DeYoung, 240 East Dixon Street, representing the Springfield Area Cham- ber of Commerce, said that the Gateway area is the best area for industrial development in Springfield. She urged the adoption of the plan. She added that agricultural land is also valued, but is protected by the urban growth boundary (UGB). She said that the Gateway area is the only land available for commercial and industrial use. She stressed that the success of the area rests in a solid transportation system. MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials January 29, 1992 Page 8