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5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION . There were none. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. AP-97-06 (Z-97-127). Joe Brover Application to appeal a condition of approval of an administrative design review application for a child's play structure located at 6719 Corte Santa Maria. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) - MDR (Medium Density Residential) District. This item was continued to September 24, 1997. b. UP-97-55. Mary T. Hamster Application for a non-exempt home occupation permit to teach swim lessons in a backyard pool located at 1045 Riesling Drive. Zoning for the property is R-1-6500 District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report recommending approval of the non-exempt home occupation permit, subject to the conditions of the staff report. He described the proposed use and hours of operation. He noted that neighbors had expressed concern regarding potential noise, traffic, and parking impacts. Staff has worked with the applicant and the neighbors in an attempt to address those concerns by adjusting the hours of operation, restricting class size, and requiring the distribution of a flyer which includes information regarding parking and appropriate procedures for arriving at and leaving lessons. Mr. Iserson noted that staff feels that the concerns have been mitigated and that swimming lessons are an appropriate activity in a residential area. He advised that a number of letters which generally support the application have been received. . Mary Harpster, 1045 Riesling Drive, noted that the staff report contains her credentials, goals, philosophy on safety around water, and willingness to cooperate and respect her neighbors and neighborhood. She noted that she is in agreement with the conditions of the staff report, but requested that the Planning Commission consider allowing lessons until 6:30 p.m. during the week to give her more flexibility to teach in the evening, and allowing lessons to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. She noted that her immediate neighbors are very supportive, and advised that she has a letter of support from the Arak Court neighbor behind her residence. She noted that her own family's use of the pool causes more noise than when she conducts lessons. She read a letter from the parent's of a former student (Andy and Sarah Bryon) commending her on her lessons and thanking her for teaching their children. Ms. Harpster advised that she wants to stay home with her three children and providing swim lessons in her backyard pool allows her to do so. Commissioner Barker asked the applicant if her own children are in the pool during the lessons. Ms. Harpster advised that her children are in the residence with a sitter or her husband. Commissioner Kwnaran advised that he visited the area and noticed that the four allocated parking spaces were occupied. Ms. Harpster confirmed that her own cars are kept in the garage. He asked if the 15 minutes between lessons is sufficient to allow the arrival and leaving of students, and if Ms. Harpster had considered increasing this time to one-half hour. Ms. Harpster stated that a 30-minute interval has the potential to allow students to linger and that it would have a great impact on the . Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 September 10, 1997