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A motion was made by Commissioner Kameny, seconded by Chairperson Roberts to grant the appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a conditional use permit to operate a large-family dayeare facility for 12 children at an existing residence located at 4350 First Street. Further, that Case AP-99-09 be approved by making the three required conditional use permit findings and approving Case AP-99-09 subject to the modified conditions of approval listed in Exhibit "B." Further, that the Traffic Committee examine issues relating to the curb in front of applicant's property being designated as a loading zone; that this application be monitored until such time that the First Street Bridge is opened up; and, that parents be notified that the number of children could be reduced from 12 to 8 if unsafe traffic conditions are found to exist. ROLL CALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Kumaran, Sullivan and Chairperson Roberts Commissioner Maas None None Resolution No. PC-99-94 was entered and adopted as motioned. Commissioner Maas noted her no vote is due to her belief that First Street is not a safe place for increasing traffic. Further, that by approving this appeal, a traffic hazard is being created and that the inevitable is being postponed. Commissioner Kumaran encouraged the applicant to have an internal condition to stagger drop-off and pick-up times for new day-care children. (Recess taken from 9:20 to 9:30 p.m.) PUD-98-15, Mardel, LLC/Costas Application for PUD development plan approval for a residential subdivision of an existing 4.7-acre site, including six building sites, a public equestrian/pedestrian trail, public streets, and land area set aside for the future alignment of Vineyard Avenue. The property is located at 2503 Vineyard Avenue between Vineyard Avenue and the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) - LDR (Low Density Residential District). The Planning Commissioner will also consider the Negative Declaration prepared for thc application. Mr. Plucker referenced a staff report dated November 10, 1999 and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, project description, Vineyard Avenue Realignment, and building design. In conclusion, he noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission forward Case PUD-98-15, development plan alternative two, to the City Council with a recommendation for approval by making the finding that the proposed project would not have a significant impact on the environment and adopt a resolution recommending approval of Exhibit "B," the draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration; make the finding that the proposed PUD development plan is consistent with the Pleasanton General Plan; make the PUD development plan findings stated in the staff report; and adopt a resolution recommending approval of Case PUD-98-15 subject to the draft conditions of approval stated in Exhibit "B." PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 November 10, 1999