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Christina Petrosky, 593 Trebbiano Place, declared that the State was aware that the drop-off ,-. center would not be a City facility. She explained she had started the process to get her license and sent her completed application to the State to find out if a license was needed. The State responded that the facility was exempt from State licensing. Ms. Petrosky noted that the three distinct programs have met the conditions that are exempt from State licensing. She explained that the facility is strictly adrop-in. She indicated that the reasons for using the facility would be for doctor appointments and pazents working late who could not leave their child at their permanent day care. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny regarding what exactly "15 hours maximum per child" meant, Ms. Petrosky replied each child can only be at the facility for a maximum of 15 hours a week. She advised that she has a software program that would keep track of these hours. Chairperson Roberts inquired about the open area and how it would be separated to keep preschoolers from the older children's activities. Ms. Petrosky explained the preschoolers would be in a cove area in the front and the activities for the older children would be in the back. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas regazding the number of adult-to-child ratio, Ms. Petrosky answered she would have five to six adults but would follow the guidelines of the state of one adult to eight children. Chairperson Roberts asked how she would handle the different ages that would be dropped off. Ms. Petrosky answered that she would only accept children whom she was sufficiently staffed to handle. Commissioner Fox inquired if the applicant carried insurance. Ms. Petrosky replied that she did. Commissioner Fox then asked if she would hold the City liable if the State said she should have been licensed. Ms. Petrosky replied that she did not believe the State would request that she be licensed and added that she would not hold the City of Pleasanton liable. Ms. Nerland asked Ms. Petrosky if she had talked to James Paxson from the Hacienda Business Park. Ms. Petrosky supplied Ms. Nerland with a copy of an approval letter from James Paxson. Commissioner Kameny inquired if it was the Commission's obligation to make sure this facility is legal regarding licensing with the State of California. Ms. Nerland answered that is not the Planning Commission's role to determine whether it meets the State's licensing requirements; however, staff would confirm that all requirements are in place. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Maas moved to make the required conditional use findings as listed in the staff report and to approve PCUP-119 as conditioned in the staff report, with a direction to staff to ensure that all applicable State licensing requirements are met. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 11, 2004 Page 7 of 11