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ATTACHMENT 3 <br /> Steven Bocian <br /> From: Steven Bocian <br /> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 5:11 PM <br /> To: Steven Bocian <br /> Subject FW: Notice of Neighborhood Discussion Regarding The City's Proposed Bernal Property <br /> Off-Leash Dog Park <br /> Dear Mr. Bocian, <br /> Thank you for the email notice of the meeting. My husband, Chuck Hansen, and I will make every effort to <br /> attend and voice our strong support for the planned dog park. We live at 1687 Laguna Creek Ln., which is close <br /> to the project. <br /> As you are no doubt aware, someone left flyers in our neighborhood raising concerns about increased noise and <br /> traffic associated with the planned dog park, as well as possible impacts on property values. As I'm sure you <br /> are also aware, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine did a study of dog parks, finding that such <br /> concerns, while common, were unfounded. Numerous other studies and experts have reached the same <br /> conclusions, and those conclusions are borne out by the actual experiences at other dog parks. As studies and <br /> experience have also shown, good dog park design, such as adequate size and how dogs enter the park (making <br /> sure entering dogs come in to an open area and not a corner) help to prevent problems. Pleasanton is <br /> presumedly the same as the nation in that households with dogs are outnumbering those with children. Having <br /> adequate dog parks is a community benefit in giving owners a place to socialize and provide adequate exercise <br /> for their dogs in a place where those who do not wish to be near dogs can avoid them. Well exercised and <br /> socialized dogs make better canine citizens, benefitting all. Studies have shown that dog parks can increase <br /> property values and bring visitors to the area, at least some of whom will make purchases locally. We hope that <br /> you will be able to use studies, information from experts and the real world experiences at other dog parks to <br /> reassure those people expressing concerns about the planned dog park. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Joan Cambray and Chuck Hansen <br /> 1687 Laguna Creek Ln. <br /> Pleasanton <br /> Click here to report this email as spam. <br /> t <br />