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Submitted On:Jun 15, 2026, 08:47PM PDT <br />City Council Regular Meeting - Submit your <br />written public comment <br />City of Pleasanton <br />Full Name First Name: Kelly <br />Last Name: Cousins <br />Email (this entry is disclosable if included)cousins.kellene@gmail.com <br />Meeting type Regular Meeting - 7 pm <br />Agenda Item Number #20 <br />Comments Subject: Protecting Pleasanton’s Character Starts with Following the General Plan <br />Dear Mayor and Council Members, <br />I urge you to vote No on Agenda Item #20. <br />This proposal is about more than signage at one gas station. It is about whether Pleasanton will continue <br />to follow the design principles established in the voter-approved General Plan and dictates of the <br />Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed Shell franchise-style branding at this key gateway location does <br />not reflect the community’s vision for attractive, context-sensitive design that enhances and reinforces our <br />historic downtown character. <br />The staff report acknowledges that the proposal is not fully consistent with General Plan policies regarding <br />prominent branding and color treatments. Approving this exception could set a precedent that weakens the <br />City’s adopted design standards and encourages similar requests in the future. <br />Pleasanton residents expect growth and investment to occur within the framework established by our <br />planning documents. I respectfully ask you to uphold those standards, preserve the integrity of the General <br />Plan and the Downtown Specific Plan, and vote No on this proposal. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Kelly Cousins