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Mr. Tassano commented that every residential neighborhood is a special case. Chair O'Connor stated that the other neighborhoods do not all have as many uses as there are on Black Avenue. Mr. Tassano replied that is true; Black Avenue is one of the City's highest volume residential collectors. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Ferreri, Managing Partner of Amador Associates, stated that their partnership owns the two buildings on Black Avenue, which they developed back in the 1980's. He indicated that he just wanted to comment on Mr. Tassano's statement that the additional 20 students would result in about 90 trips. He stated that it would be interesting to know how many of those children walk as opposed to getting dropped off by their parents. He commented that he thinks there would be a lot of walking between the schools — Alisal and Walnut Grove Elementary Schools, Harvest Park Middle School, and Amador High School. He noted that this is primarily an after - school learning center and really fits within this neighborhood. He added that it would provide a much - needed service of enriching the education of the children and urged the Commission to support the staff recommendation along with its 26 Conditions of Approval. Dharminder Dewan, Partner of applicant, Swapnil Anand, thanked the Planning Commission for considering their proposal and staff for preparing such a good report. He stated that he would like to address the comments on the traffic concern. He indicated that one of the things they definitely encourage is carpooling, because what they have here are parents who have the tendency to pick up their children, drop them off at the center, and then pick them up again. He pointed out that they see three or four students coming in a car, which would alleviate a lot of traffic issues. He noted that this is something they do in their other center in Fremont. He added that they really believe in "green" and tell everybody, including the children, that if they tell their parents to carpool, they are saving the environment. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Allen inquired if it is within the Commission's purview to approve this proposal but only contingent upon the implementation of the traffic - calming measure or if the funding were approved. She indicated that this would mean there would potentially be a nine -month timing delay before the increase of 20 students would take effect. Ms. Harryman asked Commissioner Allen if what she is asking is whether the Commission could approve the proposal but have it not go into effect until after the traffic - calming measures stage 1 were completed. Commissioner Allen said that was correct. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, June 11, 2014 Page 7 of 12