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Tim Mattheis, project architect, advised that even though the 1999 Master Plan was not approved including the entitlements, it still has a place and sets for the early development of the facilities. He presented an overview of the site prior to the master plan and commented on the planned parking. He covered issues regarding traffic and safety and noted the majority of traffic would go out to Hopyard. He commented on landscaping and neighborhood concerns as it relates to visibility. He described the options and indicated they deal with perceived traffic issues. In response to Council question, the cost difference between Options 1 and 3 would be $400,000 to $500,000. Becky Altman addressed the City Council indicating she believed the church did their plan thinking of what was best for them, but it is not best for the neighborhood. She felt Del Valle should be used for cars entering and exiting the church, not Golden Road which is a residential street. Rick Altman addressed the City Council indicating he attended a neighborhood meeting and it appeared the plans were all done and it was felt as though the neighbors were being shown the plan, not asked for input on how to do the plan. David Faustina addressed the City Council as Youth Minister of Trinity Lutheran Church. He addressed the mission of the church for the youth of the community. He believed by solidifying the proposed plan, the community is saying "yes" to the youth. He asked the Council to say "yes" to the youth in Pleasanton. Dan Faustina addressed the City Council encouraging them to deny the appeal and to uphold the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission which will allow Trinity Lutheran to complete the Master Plan. He noted he has attended the community meetings and they have shown great care and compassion. He concluded by indicating the best of intentions has been put forward with regard to Option #3 and on paper it might look like a good option, but in reality it is not. He asked the Council to allow them to build the project. Barbara Lee addressed the City Council indicating she lives across the street from the subject property. Her concerns are traffic and parking and she urged Council to maintain the parking and not increase the parking on Golden Road. Mary Jane Medeiros addressed the City Council and urged them to keep the traffic flow off of Golden Road. Kenneth Lohre addressed the City Council expressing his concern with additional costs which could result in the closure of the pre-school. He commented on the importance of the pre-school and that it serves the entire community. Mike Serrano addressed the City Council indicating the proposed placement of the building will double the size of the parking lot on Golden Road and decrease the parking on Del Valle Parkway. He indicated the Del Valle Parkway provides better City Council Minutes 7 March 20, 2007