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Mr. Plucker noted that the Commission has another option of approving the application for twelve children with the application reviewed at such time the First Street Bridge is opened. Commissioner Maas expressed concern with allowing the applicant to provide daycare for additional children and then issues arising which would cause the application to be revoked at a later time. She suggested that the decision be postponed until such time that the First Street Bridge is opened. Commissioner Sullivan reminded the Commission that a housing project was approved in this area for 1600 houses and questioned whether four more cars would affect traffic congestion in this area. He noted that this is not an ideal location for a daycare in Pleasanton; however, he noted there is a need for daycare in the City of Pleasanton. He expressed concurrence with a loading/unloading zone being installed in this area. Commissioner Kameny noted his support with approving the application for twelve children to provide daycare for the residents of Pleasanton and then reviewing the application subsequent to the bridge opening. Commissioner Kumaran noted that after listening to the public coinments relating to the shortage of daycare in the City of Pleasanton, and the Commission's denial only being allowed due to a traffic hazard being created versus traffic congestion, that he would be in support of the applicant's request. Further, that he would support the additional condition for a loading zone and reviewing the application at a later date. Chairperson Roberts noted that the daycare would need to disclose to new parents that their children's presence at the daycare is conditional based on the revisiting of the traffic issues. Commissioner Arkin suggested that the applicant be strongly encouraged to stagger the parents drop-off and pick-up times for children. Commissioner Maas noted that the applicant is not the property owner. Ms. Varasteh noted the property owner is her son. Commissioner Kameny made a motion to grant the appeal of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a conditional use permit to operate a large-family day-care 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 curb in front of applicant's property be designated a loading zone for hours of operation; and, that this application be monitored until such time that the First Street Bridge is operational for traffic; 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. Chairperson Roberts seconded the motion. Discussion ensued as to how the traffic will be monitored, the operating time for the loading zone, and time restrictions for parking the loading. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 November 10, 1999