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him to start that process and would need to obtain signatures of at least two-thirds of the <br />neighborhood. <br />Commissioner Brown asked, based on Mr. Tassano's experience, if the original <br />recommendation around traffic calming has been partially mitigated by the other changes that <br />have occurred. <br />Mr. Tassano said he thinks the one-way solution provided the answers that Chardonnay Drive <br />residents wanted. If the residents express that the other improvements on Vineyard Avenue <br />now accomplish the need, where Sauterne Way is no longer needed as a one-way street, he is <br />amenable to remove the one-way access. In these cases, the City ultimately does not <br />necessarily want to be the arbiter of whether a radar speed sign, for example, has been an <br />effective tool, so it is the same with a one-way street in this case. <br />Commissioner Brown referenced a quote from the Health and Safety Code Section 1597.46(a) <br />relating to spacing, concentration, traffic control and noise control. The requirement around <br />traffic control being one used in evaluating of a large family daycare application, and he asked <br />if this was imposed as a means to meet a certain standard in terms of whether or not a road <br />segment would exceed some type of threshold. <br />Mr. Tassano said it is more or less standard operating procedures. In looking at a daycare or <br />facility in a shopping center where there is not an appropriate turnaround or some other safety <br />concern, this would be something the State seeks. <br />Commissioner Brown said in ensuring what the Commission approves is in line with State law, <br />he asked if it would apply to traffic control as it relates to U-turns and traffic flows and asked if <br />that falls into this as part of the criteria. <br />Mr. Tassano said in this case of residential streets it is perfectly legal to make a U-turn at any <br />point; drivers can also go to the end of the court to make a U-turn. He said it is acceptable to <br />make a 3-point turn as well, so there are no issues with safe maneuvers. <br />Mr. Beaudin said the traffic control discussion is about operations. Staff has asked that U-turns <br />be avoided as part of the pick-up and drop-off but turning into a driveway and reversing back <br />onto the street isn't deemed a U-turn. He said staff has tried to guide the behavior of parents <br />through conditions of approval that are enforceable. It comes back to the difference of the <br />greater ability to control for a large family daycare, as the CUP is required whereas it is not <br />required for a small family daycare. <br />Commissioner Ritter asked if staff has experienced any issues with the other 17 large family <br />daycares in town or if modifications were needed. <br />Mr. Tassano responded that he has never received complaints except for when applications <br />are under review and move forward to a public hearing. <br />Commissioner Ritter referred to the previously made comment about the traffic meter and <br />inquired about the situation. <br />Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 18 March 13, 2019 <br />ess the desire <br />to make it a one-way road; the same process is required for removal. He said <br />the neighboring courts were also included and staff surveyed half of Sylvaner Drive, <br />since that's where vehicles would also use Chardonnay Drive. He stated residents would need to contact Planning <br />Commission Minutes Page 8 of 18 March 13, 2019 well. She understands there are many <br />regulations and rules regarding traffic, but education of their children should be something of <br />more importance.Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 18 March <br />13, 2019 m a head <br />start.Their two-year-old tested highly in both English and Spanish when they <br />began kindergarten which was a huge benefit.Planning <br />Commission Minutes Page 6 of 18 March 13, 2019