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severely impact the parking in their complex. She did not believe there would be enough room for all the uses on the road and suggested that the facility be built in a different location. Bill Woodruff spoke in support of this project and noted that he had not heard about this project before Monday. He did some online research about Sufism, which appeared to him to be an altruistic and peace-loving organization. He noted that he was not directly impacted by this proposed project and had traveled on Dublin Canyon Circle the last time I-580 backed up. He received a flier in his mailbox on Monday morning that read, “Are you aware they are planning to build an Islamic leaning center (mosque) on Dublin Canyon Road in Pleasanton? Are you aware of the traffic issues we already have on Dublin Canyon Road? If you are against the building of an Islamic learning center (mosque) on Dublin Canyon Road in Pleasanton, please come and support us at Pleasanton Council Chambers on Wednesday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. In the meantime, you can contact our mayor, Jennifer Hosterman, by e-mail and let her know how you feel.” He was concerned that this document had been unsigned. He noted that the last time he received a document in his mailbox was in 1970 during his sophomore year in high school in Missouri, when an African-American family moved to their neighborhood, assuring them that their house prices would not be impacted. He believed that traffic was bad on this road but did not believe that off-peak traffic competed with the severity of peak traffic. He encouraged the Planning Commission to apply conventional rules that would be consistent with any other religious organization and encouraged the community to welcome this organization as a neighbor to the community. Alicia Masri expressed concern that the City may have relaxed some of its architectural conformities, based on the property being at the edge of the City limits. She realized that the height limits were strict throughout the Valley area and asked that the City exercise the same strict height limits in this location. She noted that the religious organizations in the area blended into the area; all were single- or double-level buildings that conformed to a residential community with their ranch style appearances. While she believed this was a lovely building, she was concerned that it seemed to be an icon and would stand out as people drove into the valley. She was concerned about the fencing and noted that Fish and Game would not allow her development to fence off the creek because the deer and wild turkeys needed access to the creek. She added that they had a tot lot in that area that not many families use because of the traffic on the road, and they wished to fence that area off for safety. She noted that the City only allowed them a split rail fence, which was ineffective to contain a rolling ball or a wandering child. She inquired whether the same standards and conditions would be applied to this project. She was concerned about the environmental impact of the increased amount of hardscape on the deer and wild turkey population in the area. She was concerned about the amount of traffic and believed an independent party should design the traffic flow. Chairperson Fox noted that many people raised their hands in agreement to Ms. Masri’s statement. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2007 Page 10 of 24