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<br />Page 2 of3 <br /> <br />. The Design review process is intended to preseserve and enhance the City's aesthetic values. <br /> <br />. In designing any new construction, you should consider the compatiability of the project with the existing <br />residence and surrounding vicinity, as well as the effects on adjacent properties. <br /> <br />. Section 18.04.010 Objectives <br />B. This does not foster a harmonios, convenient, working relation among neighbors. <br />C. This ndoes not promote the stability of existing Isnd uses that coform with the general plan ( this <br />neighborhood was designed and approved by the city to be what it is. Yes additons are necessary but not <br />to the extent of breaking city regulations.) Yes the Knights are within their guidelines in one area but <br />completely off in many others! <br /> <br />J. This does not protect nor does it enhance real property values. It reduces them. <br /> <br />K. It does not enhance the the appearancce of the city. It simply allows a family to dodge a bigger tax base <br />and change the complexion of a neighborhood that are family father approved over 35 years ago. <br /> <br />18.32.010 Purpose <br /> <br />B. This not ensure adequate light, air, privacy for each affected dwelling. <br />C. This does not protect family dwellings from privacy. <br />F. This does not preserve the natural beauty of hillsides. <br />1. This does not protect residential properties from unsightliness and other objectionable <br />influences. <br /> <br />18.20.030 <br />A. Clearly this paragraph has not been review properly. <br />I. This does not conform to our neighborhoods original design plan. <br />2.This does not consider public views and scale of buildings within its site and adjoining <br />buildings. <br />3. This does not conform within the aspect of adjoning buidings and consistency with <br />neighborhood character. <br />4. Preservation of views erUoyed by residents would be destroyed. <br />6. Relationship of exterior lighting will be impaired to surrounding buildings and landscape. <br /> <br />I find it hard to understand why these items have never been taken under consideration. These are <br />after all city mantras and recorded for public view. <br />The project that the Knights have proposed is to ambitious and contradicts the City's views and <br />has rallied the surrounding neighbors to protest and if necessary appeal this proposal. <br /> <br />I would like to finally state that his proposed construction has been understated by the arhitectual <br />designer and hiss clients. It is extremely aggressive for the neighborhood and deserves a denial of <br />permits and construction. <br /> <br />Pleasanton has always been a City that has been admired for it oridinality and quaintess. These is <br />no reason to change it character or neighborhoods. <br /> <br />If there need be any further meetings prior to the 3/9/06 please advise. <br /> <br />Regards <br /> <br />Ron Imperiale <br /> <br />6/912006 <br />