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Submitted On: <br />Feb 13, 2025, 11:25AM PST <br />City Council Regular Meeting - <br />Submit your written public <br />comment <br />City of Pleasanton <br />Full Name First Name: David <br />Last Name: Atwell <br />Email (this entry is disclosable <br />if included)[email protected] <br />City Council Meeting Date February 18, 2025 <br />Meeting Type Regular Meeting <br />Agenda Item Number 9 <br />Comments February 13, 2025 <br />To: Mayor Balch and City Council Members <br />Subject: February 18 City Council Meeting – Annexation, Agenda Item <br />9 <br />Dear Mayor Balch and City Council Members, <br />I am a resident of the Village of Ironwood, with my property abutting <br />the west side of the proposed Arroyo Lago development. I am writing <br />to express serious concerns about the project’s impact on our <br />community, particularly the proposed retaining wall, fence, and <br />landfill on the west end. This combination would raise the fence to <br />approximately 14 feet above neighboring backyards, significantly <br />affecting privacy, aesthetics, and safety for about 25 homes in this <br />senior community. <br />A high-quality, precast concrete wall built by Ponderosa already <br />exists at the west property line, effectively blocking noise and <br />serving as a reliable property divider. The need for an additional <br />retaining wall, fence, and landfill raises important questions about <br />its necessity and impact on adjacent homes. <br />I have attended meetings over the past several years regarding this <br />development and appreciate some of the positive changes that have <br />been made. However, proposed alternatives to mitigate the impact <br />of the 14-foot structure have been rejected. I believe a reasonable <br />adjustment is possible and hope that we, as directly affected <br />residents, can work with the city to find a more balanced solution. <br />If the city moves forward with annexation, resident safety and quality <br />of life must remain a top priority. I urge the city to remain open to <br />resident concerns and work collaboratively with the developer to <br />adjust the wall, fence, and landfill plans to minimize the impact.