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expressed concerns about tandem parking. He is concerned that residents will park on the street instead of tandem in their respective driveways. He believes that the tandem parking may impact on-street business-related parking in the Downtown. A copy of Mr. Bryd's letter dated "November 30, 2004" is attached for the Commission's information. Also attached is a letter dated "January 5, 2005" which Mr. Byrd sent to Peter MacDonald of the PDA (see Exhibit G). 2. Emil and Margie Oxsen, 730 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton. They believe the heritage walnut tree is grand and beautiful and should not be removed. With the initial house plan submittal, they were disappointed about the cookie-cutter like design of the homes. A copy of their letter dated "Received December 1, 2004" is attached for the Commission's information (see Exhibit H). 3. Jim Allen, 480 St. John Street, Pleasanton. He is concerned that units are so similar in design. He stated that the development looks like production housing. He stated that this is a very visible part of Pleasant on and more attention should be paid to the proposed design. 4. Art Dunkley, 239 Main Street, Pleasanton. In his opinion, carports are appropriate in the Downtown. He would rather see garages. He would like the Historic Pleasanton Committee to review this project. Staff notes that this Committee was created several years ago to assist staff with the Historic Preservation Ordinance. He also had concerns about the initial designs of the units. He made verbal comments to staff and submitted a letter dated "Received January 24, 2005" (see Exhibit I). He also noted that the owner of the vacant lot to the west is Mr. Hansen, and not Vizzolini as shown on the plans. 5. Ezekiel Palma, 3275 Monaghan Street, Dublin. He submitted a letter in support of the project. He grew up in Pleasanton and would like to purchase a starter home in Pleasanton. He submitted a letter to staff dated "Received April 12, 2005" (see Exhibit J). 6. Chris Hann, no address listed. He submitted a letter in support of the project. He grew up in Pleasanton and works for the Alameda County Fire Department. He would like to purchase an affordable home in Pleasanton. He submitted a letter dated "Received April 13,2005" (see Exhibit L). 7. Howard Merrill, 568 St. John Street, Pleasanton. He left a message stating that there are several visitors at the town homes across the street from the project site and he is concerned about an increase in on-street parking and traffic. 8. Mr. and Ms. Palma, 226 Eaton Road, #3, San Mateo. They submitted a letter in support ofthe project. They grew up in Pleasanton and would like an opportunity to move back Case No. PUD-37 Planning Commission Page-21-