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ATTACHMENT 2 Carl W. Pretzel 3633 Glacier Ct. N. Pleasanton, Ca 94588 May 7, 2005 Planning Commission City of Pleasanton 200 Old Bernal Av Pleasanton, Ca 94566 Attention: Jenny Soo Subject: PCUP-118/PDR-391 St. Clare's Episcopal Church I am a nearby homeowner that is adamantly opposed to the proposed project by St. Clare's Episcopal Church. Note that this property is in a zoned Residential District. I believe that the project is in violation of numerous aspects of the General Plan as well as other city policies. I believe this project violates the General Plan dated August 6, 1997 in the following areas: Section II. LAND USE GOAL, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS Policy 1.1: Enforce the provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance to maintain the character of the existing residential neighborhoods, And, Policy 1.2: Use the City's development review procedures to minimize intrusions, such as traffic and noise, into existing neighborhoods. Section X. COMMUNITY CHARACTER GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS Policy 15: Maintain the quality, character and distinctiveness of existing neighborhoods. Goal 8: To reinforce a city-wide image of attractiveness and well-maintained housing. Policy 19: Encourage residential property improvements and the maintenance of attractive residential street frontage yards. In addition, the project uses park land as a noise and visual buffer between the project and existing homes. According to public comments made from the Parks and Recreation Commission on similar subjects, parks are not to be buffer zones for noise and the like. The purpose of parks are to be areas of serenity and amenable to public use for relaxation and recreation. This project therefore subverts the purpose of the existence of the park land for their own uses at the expense of the citizenry.