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Ms. Kameny stated that the facility is clean and almost spotless; it does not smell, and the staff is friendly with big hearts. She indicated that she is fortunate to have gotten a spot at the facility when her father needed rehabilitation when he broke his patella and was confined to a wheel chair. She noted that her father loves to exercise, and the staff has bent over backwards to help him even if he cannot do much. She indicated that has had no problems with parking. She indicated that she was in favor of the extra beds and added that if her father should have to go to the hospital, she would not want him to not be able to come back because there is no room. Peter Flowers, telecommunications consultant and former resident of Pleasanton, stated that he is familiar with this facility and many others in the region. He indicated that this and ability to serve senior citizens are by far the best he has seen in entire region. He noted that this is something that should be expanded and promoted. He stated that the City should be proud of this facility and encouraged the Commission to approve the request to retain the additional beds. Christine Bourg stated that she lives across from the facility and that she and other neighbors have attended several meetings held over the last two years. She noted that they have come to agreement about signage and parking, and Mr. Black has been very accommodating. She indicated that she has witnessed the caring staff at the facility first-hand when the mother of a dear friend was a resident there. With respect to the 180 days to complete the site improvements, Ms. Bourg stated that she understood that the parking reconfiguration cannot be done all at once as visitors to the facility would have to park out outside the property; however, she requested that the sign be done within 30 days as frustrated drivers constantly stop and look for the . She added that there is also a problem with shift changes at night, as car stereos are very loud and the noise is disturbing, especially for those residents with single-pane windows. She requested that ambulances also be asked to turn down their sirens when they approach the facility. Lisa Lorentz stated that she has been a Pleasanton resident for 52 years and that her father served on the Planning Commission and City Council years ago. She indicated that Pleasanton Convalescent Hospital is a fantastic facility and agreed with others have already said about the facility. She stated that it is a wonderful place for seniors reaching the end of their days and for family members who are able to visit often. She added that the facility is clean and the staff is great, and to lose ten beds would be a huge loss for Pleasanton residents. She noted that she has experienced only slight parking problems, and adding 16 more spaces is good. She pointed out that the proposal is a win/win for everybody and asked the Commission to approve it. Violet Cargill stated that she is very familiar with the facility as her mother was a resident there for eight years and indicated her support for maintaining the additional beds. She noted that she has experienced both ends of caregiving, stating that she once had a caregiver coming to the home, and then eventually moving her to a care PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 13, 2011 Page 17 of 21