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<br />Page 2 01'2 <br /> <br />The reasons I have supported this development proposal are outlined below. I believe that many <br />of my neighbors supported the development plan for the same reasons. In my view it is, <br />therefore, critical that these characteristics be maintained or strengthened since they are the basis <br />for this development projects popular support among the neighbors. <br /> <br />My property, with the large open fence and the long border with the Austin <br />property, is one of the most heavily impacted of all the homes on Jorgensen <br />Lane. The main reasons I have come out in favor of your development plan, <br />as outlined at the April 26 Planning Commission Workshop, were the following features that are <br />part ofthe development plan as outlined to the neighbors and to the Planning Commission: <br /> <br />- the location of the new homes (a minimum of around 400' away from the <br />Jorgensen Lane homes. <br />- the dedication of (the balance of approx) 22 acres to perpetual open <br />space, enabling the preservation of a wonderful piece of Pleasanton's past and <br />rural character. <br />- the lot line adjustments committed to the Jorgensen Lane owners of <br />35' of added space, proportionate to the "frontage" to the Austin <br />Property . <br />- the addition of a large number (70 or so?) screening trees, approx 50% <br />of which were placed (on the site plan I saw) in between the Jorgensen <br />Lane homes and the new proposed homesites, providing both the new homes <br />and our home with an effective screen. This is especially important to me <br />since my swimming pool and back yard would otherwise be exposed to the new development. <br />- the issuance of architectural guidelines for the new homes to make them <br />"blend in" with the character of the West Side. <br />- a sensitive, inclusive and considerate review process driven by Brad <br />Hirst and Charles Austin. <br /> <br />I am very interested in seeing the Photo simulations you referred to in your letter. Were any <br />prepared from the Jorgensen Lane homes? <br /> <br />I will not be in town for the August hearing, but I think my position and <br />support as well as the basis for this support should be quite clear as a <br />result of this memo and my personal appearance at the April 26 meeting. <br />Please forward my message on to Charles Austin, I was unable to locate his electronic mail <br />address. <br /> <br />Best wishes to both of you. We have all learned a lesson or two from you on how to conduct <br />sensible, inclusive development. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Sandeep Duggal <br /> <br />9/22/2006 <br />