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With regard to staffs recommendation that the applicant should encourage Pleasanton parents to use Santa Rita Road as the access route to and from the school, Commissioner Maas noted that due to the inconvenience it would cause the Pleasanton parents, she would not support this recommendation. She expressed concern with the school not having a permanent home and noted she would be in favor of this site being utilized as a temporary site; however, she stated she would not be in favor of this being a permanent location for the school and suggested that the applicant increase their efforts in identifying a permanent site for the school. Commissioner Maas commented she was in support of the church being utilized during the week rather than the church sitting vacant. She suggested that either the applicant should not be extended a five-year term, and that a cap be placed on the number of children attending the school or extending the application to a five-year term with no additional extensions, and the applicant identifying a permanent school site. Further, she expressed concern with the appropriateness of the school occupying a large number of office buildings for the school. In conclusion, she noted her desire for the school to be successful in a permanent location. Commissioner Kameny expressed concurrence with Commissioner Maas' statements and expressed sympathy with the Carden West school's dilemma of locating a permanent site for the school; however; he reiterated the need for the school to locate a permanent site. PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED The applicant noted that the school has been attempting to locate permanent space and expressed her concurrence that office space is not a suitable location for the school; however, due to the inability of the school to locate an alternative school site, there is a possibility the school may need to shut down. She requested that the Commission consider allowing the applicant to present an update in five years. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas reiterated her desire for the school to find alternative space in the five-year period of time and noted she would not be in favor of the school closing. Commissioner Roberts noted she will support the application, as conditioned. A motion was made by Commissioner Kameny, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to make the required Conditional Use Permit findings as listed in the staff report; and approve Case UP-99-19 subject to the conditions listed in the attached Exhibit "B." ROLL CALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Maas, Sullivan and Vice-Chairperson Roberts. None Chairperson Kumaran None Resolution No. PC-99-44 was entered and adopted as motioned. PLANN1NG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 July 14, 1999