I graduated with a bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture and worked for a micro-managing Civil <br />Engineer, who would sit at my side scrutinizing every line I put on the AutoCAD drawing, keep me <br />working until I begged to leave at 10:00 P.M. at night, who would have me prepare reports and submit <br />them to planning departments for permitting. Everything was Hurry, hurry, hurry. There was always a <br />budget constraint. For this proposed development I know how much work has been done already, how <br />much money and time has been invested. I know that those who have drawn these proposed plans are <br />anxious to move forward and get approval. I know how frustrating it is when revisions have to be made, <br />especially major ones. But I can tell that most all the neighbors are quite unhappy with the proposed <br />development; there is a sign at every residence. I know the design is inadequate because no one cared or <br />took the time to inventory the precious existing native plants and animals that have been living here <br />thousands of years, and accompanying edaphic and aesthetic elements. I met them today. The neighbors <br />already are acquainted with them. The designers of this proposed development should become <br />acquainted, too. When all these come together in balance, the right design will flow. And so we need a <br />bit more inconvenience, but the product will be much better. So here we go. Following are the proposed <br />studies and analyses. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mark Conley <br />'_~A4 <br />630 <br />