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Submitted On: Feb 1, 2025, 12:30PM PST City Council Regular Meeting - Submit your written public comment City of Pleasanton Full Name First Name: Diana Last Name: Atwell Email (this entry is disclosable if included)diana_atwell@yahoo.com City Council Meeting Date February 04, 2025 Meeting Type Regular Meeting Agenda Item Number Not sure Comments Mayor Balch February1, 2025 To: Mayor Balch and City Council Members Subject: February 4 City Council Meeting – Annexation, Agenda Item 12 Dear Mayor Balch and City Council Members, I am a resident of the Village of Ironwood, with my property bordering the west side of the proposed Arroyo Lago development. I am writing to express additional concerns about the project’s impact on our community, I want to express my EIR concerns, particularly its neglect to specifically consider impact on the most vulnerable members of our community, the elderly. I am not sure how I feel about annexation truthfully. Originally, I was a strong advocate, however if it becomes an easy way for Steve Riley's plans to get expedited, I will find it hard to support. If annexation takes place, I request a rezone plan allowing for a buffer zone between the senior community and this new development. After serving my country for 30 years in the USAF and moving around the country quite frequently, I was looking for a quiet place to settle down and enjoy the rest of my life. This project as it stands is anti-seniors, a detriment to their health and has been presented to us by Steve in a strong-armed way on several occasions. Below is what was discussed at the last county presentation a few months back. The average age in our senior community is 76. This demographic faces unique challenges and are particularly sensitive to changes in their environment. As a nurse for over 42 years, I have worked extensively with elderly patients. I know first-hand of their many challenges. Their mobility is often compromised, and they frequently rely on assist devices, such