PC-2009-13, PCUP-239, VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Resolution No. PC -2009-13 Page Two 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. For the past ten years, the preschool has been a "good neighbor" to the surrounding neighbors since no formal complaints have been reported to the City. The applicant now requests to expand this use to the summer months by establishing a morning session. The proposed hours of operation are shorter, and the school will serve fewer children than during the school year. The operation of the preschool during the school year will be consistent with the current operation in that the number of children playing outside at any one time will be limited to reduce noise and impact on the neighbors. Additionally, staggered start and end times during the school year will allow for sufficient parking and circulation on the property. The drive aisles on the property also provide safe ingress and egress to the facility. The proposed Conditions of Approval will ensure that the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code are met for the increase in the number of children during the school year. Therefore, this finding can be made. 3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The Municipal Code states that because of their unusual circumstance, conditional uses require special consideration so that they may be located properly with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The preschool has been in operation for over ten years, and the current proposal is to allow for summertime operation and to increase the number of children during the school year. The proposal to operate the school during the summer months is less intense in the hours and the number of children who are present at the preschool during the school year. The proposed Conditions of Approval will ensure that the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code are met for the increase in the number of children during the school year. Therefore, this finding can be made. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed conditional use would be compatible with the existing uses in the area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. Approves Case PCUP-239, the application of Valley Community Church for a Conditional Use Permit to increase the number of students at an existing preschool and to add a summer preschool program at Valley Community Church located at 4455 Del Valle Parkway, subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part of this case by reference.