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the back to one story all the way across as anything above that would certainly change what they see. With respect to the existing trees, he stated that the purple plum trees there look pretty scrawny and do not get very high. He noted that he would like to see the eucalyptus trees saved, not only because they offer somewhat of a screen, but also because they are a habitat for some of the wildlife that is back there. He also expressed concern about the number of cars and traffic involved right behind his master bedroom, noting that in the summertime with the windows open, they can hear the cars driving in and a door slam, they can see the headlights shining up into their windows as the security guard drives through the parking lot. He questioned what would it be like if that is multiplied by several hundred. He stated that he is not looking forward to this development at all as far as how it will affect his quality of life. Joan Natsch stated that just two or three years ago, they went to the Planning Commission and got permits to put in a sizable renovation, an addition to their property, and can't believe that the City is doing this to them now. She indicated that they are original residents of Parkside and bought their property before the Sports Park was even completed. She noted that they had no idea what the impact the Sports Park would have on their way of life: their kids have enjoyed it, and they have enjoyed the other parks and the wildlife right behind them. She stated that the City has changed that somewhat a few years ago when it made that an open thoroughfare, and now they have strangers right behind their fence. She indicated that not only do they have parking problems in front from tournaments and soccer games, they also have strangers right behind their fence. She added that if the Arroyo behind them is opened up to several hundred people, the people will be right behind their fence as well. She noted that they have neighbors and relatives who have had things stolen out of their yard, and the drag marks go down to the Arroyo. She expressed concern that the crime in their area will increase because of that. Ms. Natsch stated that the trees shown on the slide did not provide any kind of screening for the residents of Parkside. She indicated that they do not they do not care about an eight-to ten-foot hedge; they want tall trees. She added that the ones on the slide were sparse; they want a screen, one every five to ten feet, as they need to preserve their quality of life. She indicated that they have been really proud of the City's Planning Department with the way they have parks in every subdivision, and they would like to preserve that. Ingrid Wetmore stated that she has lived in this neighborhood for 28 years and has enjoyed living there. She indicated that if she had to purchase her home again knowing what was going to happen to her in her backyard, she would not purchase it anymore. She stated that she realizes the need for low-cost housing but questioned why it has to be so many apartments right in her backyard. She noted that this will affect the value of her home. She stated that she was really proud of the Pleasanton Planning Department and how Pleasanton was laid out as a charming city. She noted how most of the buildings on West Las Positas Boulevard are now one or two stories, and there is not a single four-story building there. She indicated that she thinks this project will definitely EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 8 of 24