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Page 1 cif 1 Maria Hoey Subject: FW: Opposition to Home Depot ....,.. _ ,~.~ _.~,....,,~...~„~..~.~ R~._~..,,,~ From: Chris carmine Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 7:12 PM To: Mary Lu Campbell Subject: Home depot issue Dear Mr Campbell and City Council members: I am sorry I will not be able to attend the meeting on Tuesday. I have my three year old grandson that night I trust me, you do not want him at the meeting. That being said, please understand that as a life time resident of Pleasanton, and a home owner who's house backs to Valley Ave, I have some concerns about the Home Depot project. We know, as does the Council that traffic on Valley Ave is an issue. While I support the Stoneridge extention, that is not involved here. You all know that valley/ santa rita is a huge problem, why make it worse? You were elected to do what is best for the city. The tax money from this project will not offset the issues of traffic it will create. Let us wait for the survey including the Stoneridge extension to decide how to proceed. After all, the property in question will continue to go up in value. This decision by you and the Council will have an impact that will continue for years. Because of your leadership in the past, we as a City are in good finincial shape. I thank you and the Council for that, please follow you own recommendations and place this project on hold until the traffic issues can be addessed. Doing what is best for the majority is never easy. As a retired police officer, I understand the issues you face. Your task as I see it is to do what you know will be best for all of Pleasanton. A task for which I feel you and the Council are best suited to decide. We elected you to take care of our City, and I support your efforts. Please accept my thanks for serving on the Council and doing what you feel is best for our City. Chris Carmine ~i10/'?Of)7