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From: Shoni Johnson Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 5:10 PM To: Kendall Rose; Nancy Allen Cc: Atoof Yahya; Bob&Linda Wittig; Glen Johnson; ERIC WEDEKING; Robin Snow; Phan Joe&Jennie; Minh and Jenny Lee; Doug Farmer; Linda Farmer; Elaine Kanakis; Lori and Dave Dillon; Maisoon Khasim; David & Laura Monical Subject: Agenda Packet for the August 10, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting Hi Ms. Rose, I met Ms. Callen today and we were able to speak about some of the plans and planning requests regarding the Ponderosa Homes development in Valley Trails(VT). Ms. Callen informed me about a couple of items some members of the Valley Trails community are proposing the city add to the approval of the Ponderosa Homes to "giving back" something to the VT Community. While this is a noble gesture. I have some concerns with the current proposals, which I learned include: I)adding restrooms to the park, which would either be placed very close to the end of our court,or a little further down towards the top of the U near the entrance of the park, OR 2)a community center that is open to VT, but maintained by HOA funds from Ponderosa Homes. I have major concerns about both of these items. I personally do NOT want restrooms anywhere in the park (especially not near our court which is very close to the playground equipment). This will not help us with the current situation we are battling of loitering and drug activity at and around the park both during the day and throughout the night. Even if the bathrooms are locked during the night, they are an eyesore, and they increase places for people to hang out unnecessarily. Additionally, being so close to the proposed restrooms, I really don't want possible whiffs of the odor. Our park is used by locals who all live close enough to go home if a bathroom break is needed. Enticing additional traffic at the park simply increases unwanted guests and parking issues on the surrounding courts as there is no official parking lot. The community center will be so close to us we will have both increased noise and traffic, especially with little or no designated parking for the center. I would also have concerns that years from now the Ponderosa Homes HOA would complain that since 500 VT homes are using the center, VT should also have mandatory dues to help cover the cost. A community center adds no value, in my opinion,and brings in additional unwanted traffic and disturbance. My strong suggestion is that the extra lots in question be left as landscaped Open Space. Please seriously consider my concerns as you progress through the planning of this project. Feel free to share my email with whomever you need. I have also copied several of my neighbors on here to keep them in the loop. Their opinions may differ from mine, but I do think it's important that you hear from multiple community members. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend tomorrow's meeting. but I wanted to get this to you in case you needed. Thank you for your time and consideration. Shoni Johnson Yellowstone Court(Valley Trails)