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against mega houses on the ridge, not roads. She requested that the Council consider what is fair
<br /> to the neighborhood when deciding the flow of traffic as Junipero Street and Independence Drive
<br /> are already shouldering cut through traffic from other neighborhoods.
<br /> Amy Lofland, Ventana Hills Steering Committee member, stated that traffic circulation has been a
<br /> topic of discussion for many years. Measure PP did not included roads per the June 26, 2008
<br /> Council minutes and that she found no other documentation that roads are part of Measure PP.
<br /> She preferred Option 2, but would support Option 3.
<br /> John Bauer, resident, stated that prior to voting for Measure PP, voters had relied on the Measure
<br /> PP analysis which showed the impact Measure PP would have the properties that would be
<br /> affected if this project were to be approved. Mr. Bauer requested that the Council reject the
<br /> current application to build 50 home rather that the 5 homes indicated in the analysis.
<br /> Julie Rasnick, Hearst Drive resident, was a major signature gatherer for Measure PP and the
<br /> reason for the signatures was to stop any constructions on the hills. She stated that the beauty of
<br /> Pleasanton is the open hills and Measure PP was created to protect the hills. Ms. Rasnick also
<br /> stated that grading the ridgelines, which would occur if roads are constructed in the area, is not in
<br /> accordance with Measure PP. She suggested avoiding going through Sunset Creek Road unless
<br /> the development is reduced to 10 homes.
<br /> Michelle LaMarche, Hearst Drive resident, stated that all the talk regarding slopes, structure,
<br /> culvert, bridge and retaining walls violate PP and her concern is that if this project is approved, it
<br /> will set precedence for future development beyond Lund Ranch and throughout Pleasanton.
<br /> Andy Burnstein, Dakin Court resident, felt it clear that the proposed connection to Sunset Creek is
<br /> not a good for many reasons, such as environmental, legal, cost, etc., and the only justification
<br /> given to proceed with Sunset Creek is the non-binding agreement created years ago. He made
<br /> the comparison of the non-binding agreement with the Measure PP agreement, stating that the
<br /> non-binding agreement can't be altered, however, Measure PP, which is a law is being interpreted
<br /> based on individual opinions. Mr. Burstein stated that the consensus of tonight's meeting, in his
<br /> opinion, is the flow of traffic. His argument is that in order to satisfy the residents is to limit the
<br /> project to 10 homes.
<br /> Allen Roberts, Grey Eagle Court resident, stated that the council should respect the vote of
<br /> Pleasanton residents and reject any plans that would violate the guidelines of Measure PP. He
<br /> referenced his writings to the council outlining multiple options of approving the project without
<br /> violating Measure PP guidelines, and cited the options provided to the Council such as limiting the
<br /> project to 10 homes as originally agreed upon by the residents. He requested Council to respect
<br /> prior commitment made to voters.
<br /> Carolyn Spain, Ventana Hills Steering Committee member and resident, commented on the intent
<br /> of Measure PP, which was to control construction of residential and commercial projects and not
<br /> roads that could possibly be on a 25 percent slope. Ms. Spain spoke on the traffic flow and safety
<br /> of the community and asked the council to move forward with Option 2 as it does not violate the
<br /> guidelines of Measure PP.
<br /> Justin Brown, Junipero Street resident, spoke on road safety and requested the council to adopt
<br /> Option 1.
<br /> Michele Plunge, Sycamore Heights, read a letter from Rebecca Evans, Chapter Chair of the
<br /> Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter, referenced her October 15, 2015 letter supporting
<br /> Option 1, which will allow the protection of hillside and ridges.
<br /> City Council Minutes Page 7 of 14 November 17, 2015
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