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She noted that the CC&R's are a public record that are part of the closing documents <br /> homeowners must sign-off on prior to purchasing their home. <br /> Ms. Spain stated that Option 1, which proposes putting the entire increase in traffic from <br /> the Lund Ranch II development through Ventana Hills and Mission Park neighborhoods, <br /> is not fair or reasonable. She indicated that she does not want to see any neighborhood <br /> burdened with traffic, and she does not believe that building in the community can be <br /> stopped. She stated that the road connection from Lund Ranch II to Sunset Creek Lane <br /> is no different from many roads already established in Pleasanton: it will not stand out, <br /> it will not be on a ridge, and it can be developed into the natural topography in a way <br /> that is consistent with other roads in the City. She added that it would be unfair to <br /> overburden any single neighborhood with already existing high traffic volumes, <br /> specifically their Mission Park neighbors on Junipero Street. She noted that putting the <br /> majority of the Lund Ranch II development traffic through the Bridle Creek and <br /> Sycamore Heights neighborhood is the right decision, especially given the numerous <br /> agreements and plans that are part of the public record. <br /> Ms. Spain stated that some will argue tonight that the road through Bridle Creek and <br /> Sycamore Heights should not be built because of Measure PP, and that the people of <br /> Pleasanton who voted for Measure PP do not support this road. She noted that this is <br /> not necessarily true because she is one of the many people who voted for Measure PP, <br /> and she does, in fact, support this new connector road. She added that she would <br /> argue that Measure PP was not intended to include roads, and her position is confirmed <br /> and documented in City records when the proponents of Measure PP addressed the <br /> issue of roads on several occasions prior to the passing of Measure PP in November. <br /> Ms. Spain stated that the City's goal has always been to keep the flow of traffic <br /> reasonable for all neighborhoods. She indicated that although Option 2 is in line with <br /> previous agreements and understandings and would be their preference, she agrees <br /> with staff that Option 3 best balances the previous commitments made by the City, the <br /> plans previously adopted by the City, and the concerns of affected neighborhoods. She <br /> stated that Option 3 is an acceptable compromise, provided the cul-de-sac at the end of <br /> Lund Ranch Road contains ten homes or preferably less. She concluded by saying that <br /> she would like to have the construction traffic recommendations previously noted by Bill <br /> Spain be added to the developer's agreements and conditions of approval. <br /> Shareef Mandavi, a Pleasanton resident for 22 years, stated that he has been listening <br /> to the commentary from the neighbors in Ventana Hills and that he has known people <br /> who live there and have moved there partly because they were told that there is an <br /> agreement with the City that no traffic will be coming through this neighborhood. He <br /> noted, however, that over the past few months, it has been mentioned in hearings that <br /> such an agreement never existed. He agreed that there might have been numerous <br /> discussions about it, but that was an agreement with a builder and not with the City, and <br /> that agreement is not a legally binding agreement and has now become an urban myth <br /> that is continuing to be propagated this evening. <br /> Mr. Mandavi stated that he believes when Ventana Hills saw there were some holes in <br /> that line of thinking, they moved to this road/structure issue. He indicated that he is <br /> seeking transparency in City government, less opacity and fewer back room deals of <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, June 24, 2015 Page 20 of 45 <br />