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gy�NSA NTo2 City Council Regular Meeting - <br />Submit your written public <br />_= �y comment <br />OP'NNED C4Dv City of Pleasanton <br />Full Name <br />Email (this entry is disclosable if <br />included) <br />meeting <br />Agenda Item Number <br />Comments <br />First Name: Kanwar Sunny <br />Last Name: Gulati <br />[email protected] <br />Regular Meeting <br />W.W. <br />Submitted On: <br />Oct 21, 2025, 10:08AM PDT <br />REQUESTING FOR LETTER TO BE READ DURING CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING: <br />Subject: Request for a Fair, Transparent, and Streamlined Permitting Process <br />in Pleasanton <br />Dear Mayor Balch, Council Members, and City Staff, <br />My name is Kanwar Sunny Gulati, and I have proudly called Pleasanton home <br />for the past five years. I'm writing to express both my deep appreciation and <br />sincere concern regarding the city's current permitting process. <br />Before I go further, I want to acknowledge that this letter is as much a <br />compliment as it is a complaint. The progress made under Mayor Balch's <br />leadership has been remarkable. His business -minded approach and focus on <br />efficiency are exactly what Pleasanton needs to continue evolving into a <br />thriving, financially sustainable city. I sincerely thank him for his commitment <br />and encourage all Council members and staff to follow his example in making <br />Pleasanton a model of smart governance and resident -centered service. <br />Two years ago, I purchased a lot in Pleasanton with the dream of building my <br />forever home. Before committing to such a major investment, I met with city <br />officials, presented my proposed plans, and sought guidance to ensure <br />compliance and feasibility. At that meeting, I was reassured that my plans <br />appeared sound and ready for submission. <br />Unfortunately, after formally submitting my application and spending over a <br />year diligently addressing every comment from multiple city departments, <br />including repeatedly resubmitting information already provided, I was met with <br />more than 20 pages of additional comments. Many of these contradicted <br />earlier guidance and created confusion and frustration. <br />To make matters worse, the estimated project fees suddenly increased from <br />approximately $180,000 (already higher than most comparable cities <br />