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Council recessed for three minutes. Pedram Faed noted that the church has been a great neighbor. He voiced concern with the scale and size of the building. He would like to see a full detailed report and further analysis of the proposed project. Praveen Sharma addressed the City Council in opposition to the project, especially in the location that is proposed currently. He voiced concerns with traffic, noting the traffic issues are already existing. He also voiced concerns with parking on Stoneridge. He preferred the original plan. Ralph Hughes opposed the project, noting he owns a professional building on Stoneridge. He felt the project is too large and voiced concerns with parking and the CEQA exemptions noted in the staff report. He noted his disappointment that there are no photo montages depicting the project. He shared photographs which depicted a large blue heron on the property and voiced concerns regarding how this project will impact wildlife habitat. Todd Collier member of the Pleasanton Village Homeowners Association voiced concerns regarding the proposal to change the location and size of the facility from the previously approved plan. He stated his opposition to the modification to the existing approved plan. He commented in detail on issues with parking and traffic and urged the Council to uphold the appeal. Elizabeth Gard urged the Council to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to allow building of the community center. Frank Spindler spoke in support of the proposed project and urged the Council to deny the appeal. Sharrell Michelotti addressed the City Council giving an overall history of the project and strongly urged Council's support for the project and denial of the appeal. Pat Kernan noted that this project has gone through the process and staff has done a great job. He gave an overview of his personal experience with CYO and strongly urged the Council to deny the ap9peal and uphold the project. Pat Belding supported the proposed project and felt traffic and noise concerns have been addressed. Melanie Grello addressed the City Council in opposition to the proposed project stating noise, traffic and circulation concerns. Bob Butler spoke in support of the proposed project noting the benefit to the community. He noted the real issue is the parking issue, which is a separate issue as it has to do with the timing of the services. He stressed this is a conditional use City Council Minutes 8 January 16, 2007