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Gary Schwaegerle, 189 W. Angela, stated that reconsideration should be given to the use of this property. He noted the need for a light rail station and that the Southern Pacific and Kaiser Sand and ~ Gravel lands could be paramount to the future of the City. Derrick Dinelli, 3663 Reflections Drive, advised that he would rather see a self-storage facility than a parking lot. He noted that the heritage trees are unhealthy and they should not be an obstacle to having the entrance on Stanley Boulevard. He stated that the traffic calming device is absurd and that it will not deter drivers. He commented that he doesn't see a large difference between this issue and the issue regarding the use of the Bernal Adobe's impact on the Golden Eagle development. He would like to see the entrance off of Stanley Boulevard pursued. He noted that the widening of Stanley Boulevard is scheduled for 1998. He noted that this revision would be beneficial to the commercial owner as well as to residents. Suzanne Hagerty, 3848 Promenade Way, commented that she comes from a community where there was no planning, and that she is concerned about this happening in Pleasanton. She advised that there are a lot of children in the neighborhood and she is concerned about safety and noise. Kathy Mitchell, 3634 Reflections Drive, stated that she is not opposed to the project if the entrance is off of Stanley, but that she is completely opposed to any entrance off of Reflections Drive. Carol Dinelli, 3663 Reflections Drive, expressed concern about the entrance to the facility being 100 feet from residences and about child safety. She asked the Planning Commission to approve the entrance on Stanley. Wade Jackson, 3770 Reflections Drive, advised that he is not opposed to the project, but he is opposed to the Reflections Drive address. He is concerned that drivers will see the street sign for Reflections Drive west of the subdivision and enter the residential area. He feels the entrance to the facility should be on Stanley Boulevard, and have a Stanley Boulevard address. Cheryl Kagan, 87 Shore Drive, expressed concern about the children in the neighborhood. She stated that it is currently a safe area for children because the drive are aware that children are playing and they use caution when driving. She advised that the facility as proposed would disrupt the safety and security of the neighborhood. She noted that she is not opposed to the project as long as it looks nice and the entrance is off of Stanley Boulevard. Shirley Perreira, 3618 Reflections Drive, stated her main objection is the entrance on Reflections Drive. Greg Carrolan, 337 Trenton Circle, advised that he is opposed to the development with access to his community. He stated that the effects the facility will have on the community need to be considered. He asked that the Planning Commission listen to the residents. Chun W. Liu, 3786 Reflections Drive, advised that he agrees with the previous speakers, and supports the idea of the entrance on Stanley. Joseph Crisostomo, 3642 Reflections Drive, stated that he has young children and he is concerned with the entrance on Reflections Drive. He doesn't want additional traffic in the neighborhood. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 11, 1997 - -- ~_.__._,..._--~-,..~-_.._._. ._.._----,-~-----_._-_.__..~-_.._._._.