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Commissioner Balch stated that his neighbor bought a motorcycle and he can hear him when he leaves and when he gets home, but that is only twice a day. He noted that hearing delivery trucks go by is completely different from a sustained playground. Chair O'Connor inquired if it would be an option in a commercial area to limit the hours the playground could be used. He noted that while everybody may be out of the house all day long, there could also be stay -at -home parents and young children. He indicated that delivery trucks come between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and the use of the playground could be limited to no later than 4:00 p.m. or thereabout. Commissioner Balch stated that the issue with that is that delivery trucks are in a use that allows them hours no matter what, maybe 24 hours, because they were there first. He indicated that the suggestion is to limit the school playground hours based on the delivery truck schedule, but that could change. Chair O'Connor stated that there are a lot of challenges in limiting the hours, especially since the children come in between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and would want to have some access to outdoor play up until 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Ritter stated that he is 50 -50 on this because he wants to support the business, and looking at what it is set up for, it goes back to the zoning. He indicated that he is most concerned about the noise. He noted that there are still a lot of homes along that strip on Junipero Street that understand trucks and cars, but may not understand screaming kids. He stated that he wants to support the staff's recommendation just because of the noise, but he is struggling with it. Commissioner Balch stated that he would have preferred staff to opine further on lessons learned from the existing facility at the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, given that we have one at that shopping center and staff is now changing their opinion, which he believes must be for a reason. He indicated that he would probably be following suit with Commissioner Ritter. Commissioner Allen reiterated that the noise is the biggest issue for her because based on her personal experience, it changed the quality of her life. Chair O'Connor agreed that in terms of safety, the Commission could put things in place such as bollards that would provide more peace of mind. He noted, however, that it is the noise that the Commission is hearing about tonight. He indicated that homes are very close, and the noise would depend on how many children would be out there and what they're playing. Commissioner Piper stated that she understands the objections and also support staff's recommendation; but on the other end of the spectrum, she also supports the need for health and activity and appreciate that concept very much. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 12, 2014 Page 29 of 35