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Joe Reed stated that he has lived in Pleasanton for 19 years but is not new to some of the words he has heard tonight. He noted that commitments were made to one community that no new traffic would be brought through their neighborhood, and a clear document was given to the other neighborhood that they would have to expect new traffic. He indicated that he cannot see why a compromise is even being discussed. He applauded everybody here tonight for at least looking for a compromise that does the best they can. Richard Li stated that he wants to share three points: (1) The basic fairness of Ventana Hills, which clearly has a larger population, higher density, and much higher traffic. There is no good reason to introduce new traffic to this area. (2) As many people have mentioned, the safety around Mission Hills Park is really a grave concern. There are lots of sharp curves, and cars park on both sides. The visibility is very limited. There is strong concern about safety and heavier traffic in that area. (3) Measure PP is important, but in this case Measure PP is not in the position to trump safety and basic fairness. He stated that he supports Option 2 and does not think Option 3 is fair enough. Matthew Templeton expressed concern about the safety of construction access. He indicated that he investigates traffic accidents and has been involved in about 180 fatalities in the last five years and primarily for about 40 of them. He stated that Sunset Creek Lane has some common characteristics and has roundabouts, and assumed that everyone has driven both access routes to the proposed development. He pointed out that construction vehicles are bigger than cars and drivers cannot see out of them as well. He noted that the view continually changes as one goes around a traffic circle, and one is not able to see pedestrians and children who may be there. He indicated that Sunset Creek Lane is a very dangerous way to handle construction traffic. He noted on the other hand that the Junipero Street access is a straight view and has stop signs. He indicated that he does not think either street is a good access point; however, one of them is actually set up a little bit better that the other. George Albritten, a 27-year Pleasanton resident, stated that he has been on the Ventana Hills Steering Committee for 24 years and has worked with the current Commissioners' predecessors many times. He added that he also happens to be a 37-year Sierra Club member and does not agree with the Sierra Club's letter. He indicated that 17 years before Measure PP and Measure QQ, the Steering Committee worked with Shapell and the Planning Department and others to try and make sure that the Shapell homes were built down in swales and not on the top of the hills. He noted that it required a lot of movement of earth, and being a Pleasanton resident during the 2008 timeframe, he did not want to see houses up on the hills. Mr. Albritten stated that the community has the Commission as its representatives to interpret the laws. He indicated that the Commission has heard people tell it to force the laws, to apply the laws, but it is really simple: the Commission has to interpret the laws for the good of the community. He noted that Pleasanton is a Community of Character, a City of Planned Progress, and the Steering Committee has worked very EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 26, 2015 Page 18 of 26