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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt (Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION As proposed and conditioned, staff believes that the proposed use will be compatible with and will not detrimentally affect the existing or future adjacent/nearby uses. Conditions of approval have been included which will ensure that the safety and general welfare of the surrounding area, and the City in general, is maintained. Staff conducted multiple site visits to the property and found there is sufficient parking on-site to accommodate the use. Staff believes that the proposed use will fulfill a community need and that the proposed location is appropriate. Primary Author: Jenny Soo, Associate Planner, 925-931-5615 orjsooCa�cityofpieasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Steve Otto, Senior Planner Ellen Clark, Planning Manager Julie Harryman, Assistant City Attorney Gerry Beaudin, Community Development Director P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 11 of 11 a condition that requires the applicant to inform all students not to loiter or make loud noises outside the building before or after classes. Therefore, it is unlikely the noise produced by the proposed use will adversely affect adjacent tenant spaces or be in excess of 70 dBA at any point outside of the property plane as prescribed by the Municipal Code. ALTERNATIVES As outlined in the above analysis staff believes the use, as proposed and conditioned, would be compatible with the other uses in the vicinity and not create adverse impacts, and recommends the Planning Commission approve the project as proposed and conditioned. However, alternatives to the proposal that could be considered by the Planning Commission include: 1. Denial of the application, therefore not allowing a tutoring facility to be operated at the subject site; or 2. Approval of the application with modified hours, number of tutoring sessions, number of students, etc. SUMMARY OF PROS/CONS OF PROJECT PROS CONS Use is consistent with the General Plan and The proposal may increase traffic and zoning designation. parking demand; however, traffic/circulation and parking impacts would not be adverse. Provides educational services for children. Allows for operation of a new local business and tutoring center. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. At the time this report was published, staff has not received any public comments about the project. P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 10 of 11 pproval which allows the Director of Community P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 9 of 11 d plan that was prepared for the proposed use. The tenant space was previously occupied by a heritage school which had similar pickup times and did not generate traffic conflicts (the prior heritage school provided transportation to pick up students from local schools). Staff has determined that the proposed hours of operation and the associated number of attendees would not have a significant impact on existing traffic levels. However, should the applicant wish to increase the P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 7of11 ist will identify where hand excavation may be required. Motorized equipment shall not be used within the TREE PROTECTION ZONE. 3. Prior to excavation for the demolition and construction the tree may require root pruning outside the TREE PROTECTION ZONE by cutting all roots cleanly to the depth of construction. Roots will be exposed by either: pulling soil away from the tree by digging , normally 54"above grade. A multi-branched tree, which has