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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052124 SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - IN OPPOSITION through 4pm on 052024SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED THROUGH 4PM ON 5/20/24 Town Council - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE IN OPPOSITION OF ITEM 8.1 Consider adoption of Resolution No. 29-2024, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance, and approving the addition of Six New Pickleball Courts with Associated Seating at Osage Station Park (H. Perezalonso) From: Tom Aarts <aarts(aiearthlink net> Date: May 15, 2024 at 11:19:07 AM PDT To: Karen Stepper <KStepperAdanville.ca.gov>, Renee Morgan <RMorganAdanville.ca.gov>, Newell Arnerich <NArnerichndanville.ca.gov>, David Fong <dfongAdanville.ca.gov>, Robert Storer <RStorer(a danville.ca.gov> Subject: Please preserve Osage Park I'm writing to add my name to a list of concerned citizens against adding additional pickleball courts to Osage Park. The frenzied drivers late to their existing matches is already causing dangerous conditions for our young citizens who both go to school at Charlotte Wood as well as those who use the other Osage facilities for recreational or relaxation family activities. Not to mention the over crowded parking lots. Please find an alternative location. Thank you, Tom Aarts 408 Silver Chief Way, Danville, CA 650-743-7700 From: The Roses <danville.roses@gmail.com> Date: May 15, 2024 at 11:24:55 AM PDT To: Karen Stepper <KStepper@danville.ca.gov>, Renee Morgan <RMorgan@danville.ca.gov>, Newell Arnerich <NArnerich@danville.ca.gov>, David Fong <dfong@danville.ca.gov>, Robert Storer <RStorer@danville.ca.gov> Subject: Concerns Regarding Pickleball Courts at Osage Park Dear Town Council, I'm reaching out to share my strong opposition to the proposed installation of Pickleball courts at Osage Park. While I understand the appeal of the game, I believe there are significant drawbacks to locating the courts at our beloved park. 1 DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in opposition MAY 21, 2024 First and foremost, the noise generated by Pickleball gameplay can be disruptive to the peaceful atmosphere of our neighborhood. As someone who has a Pickleball court in their backyard, I can attest to the loud and continuous sound of the ball hitting the racket back and forth. Introducing multiple courts at Osage Park would subject nearby residents to this constant racket, detracting from their enjoyment of their homes. Additionally, the issue of parking cannot be overlooked. Osage Park already has limited parking spaces, and the addition of Pickleball courts would inevitably attract more visitors, leading to further congestion. With the overflow of cars potentially spilling onto neighboring streets like El Capitan, where parking is already a challenge due to resident vehicles, the situation would only worsen. While I recognize the popularity of Pickleball and the need for more courts in our community, I firmly believe that Osage Park is not the appropriate location. Alternative parks such as Sycamore or Oak Hill offer more space and are not surrounded by homes, mitigating the potential noise and parking issues. I urge decision -makers to listen to the concerns of residents and reconsider the proposed location of the Pickleball courts. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Erin Rose 590 Zephyr Circle From: Stuart Flashman <stu@stuflash.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 11:32 AM To: Karen Stepper <KStepper@danville.ca.gov>; David Fong <dfong@danville.ca.gov>; Newell Arnerich <NArnerich@danville.ca.gov>; Renee Morgan <RMorgan@danville.ca.gov>; Robert Storer <RStorer@danville.ca.gov> Cc: Joe Calabrigo <JCalabrigo@danville.ca.gov>; Rob Ewing <REwing@danville.ca.gov>; Henry Perezalonso <HPerezalonso@danville.ca.gov>; lance.willis@swanc.net Subject: Re: Appeal hearing on approval of Osage Station Park pickleball courts expansion project Importance: High Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, Attached please find my cover letter and a letter from Dr. Willis, as well as some other supporting documents relating to Tuesday's appeal hearing for the Osage Station Park pickleball courts expansion project approval. I will be presenting the appeal on behalf of my client. In that regard, please let me know how much time I will have for my presentation. 2 SEE SEPARATE ATTACHMENT, LETTER DATED 05/20/24,153 pages DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE - in opposition MAY 21, 2024 Environmental, Land Use, and Elections Law Serving public Interest and private clients since 1990 Stuart Flashman Attorney stu@stuflash.com Law Offices of Stuart Flashman 5626 Ocean View Drive Oakland, CA 94618-1533 tel: (510) 652-5373 fax: (510) 652-5373 The information in this message is confidential information which may also be legally privileged and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication to anyone other than the party for whom it is intended is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by telephone or return e-mail. 3