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Steven Bocian From: datiallieNEEMEIla Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10:16 AM To: Steven Bocian;Jerry Thorne Cc: Christopher Glaeser Subject: Bernal Avenue Dog Park Gentlemen, I am writing this to voice my concern regarding the proposed dog park on Bernal Ave along Laguna Creek Lane. This area has already seen a dramatic increase in traffic resulting from: 1) the additional road construction in the area; 2) the increased use of Foothill and Bernal as an alternative to the regular backup on 680 during commute hours; and 3) the commercial and additional housing development just east of 680 off of Bernal Road. Compounding this congestion with a park that will attract residents far and wide looking to run their dogs will only exacerbate the existing issues. The thought of having barking dogs at all hours a stone's throw from so many residences is nothing short of maddening. It is bad enough having neighbors whose dogs bark, but the idea of having these neighbors' dogs egged on by the inevitable, incessant barking of additional dogs not far away is by no means fair or just to the neighbors' dogs, and even more so, to those of us who chose this tranquil location! Also, the thought of having this additional transient traffic frequent an area which is already known for high break-in and attempted break-in rates resulting from proximity to the freeway is of further, significant concern. I have seen, for example in Campbell, that dog parks located adjacent to commercial spaces mitigate impact to residential areas. I strongly suggest this be considered as a peaceful and amicable alternative to the current proposal. Please help keep our neighborhoods west of 680 safe and tranquil for those of us who chose to locate and raise our families here. Thanks for your support, and if you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to call or email me. Karl Chicca Click here to report this email as spam. t