Appendix A - EIR Noticing and Public Involvement COMBINED

September 10, 2019 Dear Planning Commission Members, This message is in regards to the Ponderosa Homes development, as well as the increasingly dangerous driving conditions on Dublin Canyon Road. My name is Patty Russell and I live at 8020 Canyon Creek Circle. I have lived in Pleasanton for over 20 years, the last 8 years have been on Canyon Creek Circle. While the thought of adding more homes and cars in this area does not sit well, what really concerns me and my neighbors, as well as our Canyon Meadows neighbors, is the increasingly dangerous driving conditions on Dublin Canyon Road. It is well-known that this road is used as a cut-through when the highway is congested, which is nearly an everyday occurrence. Each morning, I dread trying to safely merge on to Dublin Canyon Road and I know I am not alone. When it's clear, I pull out and then have to accelerate immediately so the car traveling eastbound at the 45mph speed limit does not rear-end me. In the evening, cars often follow extremely close as I slowdown in order to safely pull into my neighborhood and then they fly by headed westbound. Believe it or not, I've even had cars pass me on this small stretch of road. A "traffic calming" digital radar sign was installed about 1-2 years ago. The sign is meant to alert drivers to the 40mph speed limit as they approach the westbound entrance to Canyon Meadows. The sign has been hit and run down twice in the short time it has been there. I cannot imagine how many close calls Canyon Meadows residents have on a daily basis, just trying to leave their homes, honestly it terrifies me. On the morning of April 11, 2019, a car traveling eastbound drove into our neighborhood's monument sign and park. I have attached 2 pictures for reference. Unfortunately, this is just an example of how dangerous this road has become. To date, when I enter and exit, I am reminded just how close the danger really is. We are so grateful that no one was in the park at the time this terrible incident occurred. Whether or not the Ponderosa Homes development is approved, I am pleading that the Council take measures to help residents who have no choice but to drive on Dublin Canyon Road. All we want is to feel safe as we travel through our town. Thank you, Patty Russell