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invade neighbor's privacy because the kids would be watching the <br />ramp while waiting their turn to go dawn. <br />Michael Powell, 1766 Peru Court, opposed the construction of the <br />skateboard ramp. He felt it would create traffic problems with <br />additional cars coming to the neighborhood; unreasonable amounts <br />of noise of the skateboards, along with additional voices, <br />music, trash accumulation, and parking Problems. He noted that <br />in the spring of i957 the applicant had three portable ramps <br />that were used any time of day or night. He presented a <br />petition with four signatE_~res on it opposing the ramp. He felt <br />the size of the ramp was too large; that the noise would <br />interefere with his sleep; and that skateboard ramps are more <br />appropriate in a Park of some kind. <br />Chairman Michelotti read the conditions of use to him which <br />spoke of a Permit. She felt problems could be handled through <br />the ~:se Permit which could be revoked. <br />hlancy Lawrence, 4i2? Francisco, wh^ lived near F'eru Court, <br />expressed concern about increased neighborhood traffic and <br />increase in liability; she wondered if it would be open at all <br />times and who could use it. She also expressed admiration for <br />the young men who applied for the permit in order to fulfill the <br />law requirements. <br />Holly Drummond, 1795 Peru Court, said she lives west of the <br />Woodrings and had submitted a letter in opposition. She <br />considered a ramp inappropriate for the area; was concerned <br />about an increase of traffic, litter and noise from people, <br />increased liability; loss of parking: and depressed values of <br />real estate. She had submitted an exhibit signed by ib <br />neighbors. She suggested the City look into establishing a <br />skateboard ramp in Pleasanton in one of the parks. <br />Chairman I'''lichelotti said that for the record: a letter had been <br />received from a Mrs. Scott who wrote in favor of the ramp, but <br />added a condition to limit the number of people who used it. <br />F:vb Norse. 173 Orchard Way, represented the application. He <br />said the last ramp was not well constructed and has been <br />removed. Since that time, they have earned money to get a <br />permit and would put togethe a good ramp. He addressed the <br />concerns about increased litter, parking, and traffic- He said <br />they did not want a lot of people there, and that he Would be <br />Eryilling to ride his bike there if need be to avoid another car, <br />and that his friends could do the same. <br />Chairman Michelotti asked Mr. Norse how many People are involved <br />in the project. He responded there are seā€¢ren. <br />Chairman I"lichelotti asked him how many people could fit on the <br />ramp; how old he and his friends are. l~tr. Norse said probably <br />about ~B People could fit on the ramp. He and his friends are <br />17 years of age. <br />Page 7 <br />