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Ms. Parekh stated that they take care of all their children and have not had any single incident of injury or falling down or get hurt inside and outside the facility. She indicated that they take care of every aspect of the child; they provide quality education and service that is a benefit to the community, as well as a safe, loving, and caring environment. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Balch asked staff if San Marco Way has sidewalks. Ms. Wallis said yes. Commissioner Balch inquired if the sidewalk extends along the applicant's rear entry. Ms. Wallis said yes. Commissioner Balch inquired if there is no other closer guest parking to that road other than what is denoted as the yellow area in the staff report. Ms. Wallis replied that was correct. Commissioner Ritter asked staff, assuming that the application for ten children is denied, the applicant can still operate with six children under the City's current codes and laws. Ms. Wallis said yes. Commissioner Ritter stated that the law has been six children or less, and the applicant has not been operating within the code of Pleasanton since August 2013 when the facility went up to 10 children. He pointed out that there is the first learning moment for the children: you have to follow rules. Commissioner Ritter stated that he also went to a Montessori school way back during the pre- kindergarten era. He indicated that he thinks it is a great program, but this is probably the wrong spot for it. He noted that a tiny 337 square feet for ten children is not a lot. He stated that he and his wife used to take their children to childcare, and they made sure their children were taken care of and had some running space. He indicated that he is very supportive of daycares, but this one just seems like it is the wrong place. Commissioner Allen stated that everybody wants good childcare and good education for their children. She indicated that regardless of what decision the Commission made tonight, she wanted to make sure the applicant and others understand that this decision has nothing to do with the quality of education that the applicant is providing, which sounds like a great experience for the children that are going there. She noted that State law does require cities to support daycares with up to six children, and the Commission is certainly able and willing to support that; however, it is a violation to increase enrollment if it has not been given approval. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 9, 2014 Page 10 of 14