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Mr. Swift presented the staff report regarding an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval to establish a large family clay care home at 3444 Windsor Court. The applicants currently operate a small day care with six or fewer children which does not require a use permit. They are seeking to expand to allow up to 12 children. Staff has found that large day care homes work well in Pleasanton residential neighborhoods. There is some concern in the neighborhood that the large family day care home will not blend into the neighborhood. Staff notes that under the State Regulatory Scheme, this use is considered a residential use, and the City's review can only look at areas regarding over-concentration, traffic congestion, parking, and other site-specific issues. This site is very similar to other areas where daycares have operated satisfactorily and staff is recommending approval of this application subject to numerous conditions, one of which imposes a six month review. Commissioner McGuirk clarified that "over-concentration" refers to the number of daycares in anyone neighborhood. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Candy and Jeffrey Phillips, 3444 Windsor Court, spoke on behalf of their application. Ms. Phillips stated she has lived on the court for 25 years and 18 years ago started a daycare which last about four years. She did not know she needed a license at that time. About ten months ago, the Phillips decided to reopen a daycare. They researched other day care facilities, available toys on the market, earthquake-proofed their home, and installed smoke detectors in every room as well as a carbon monoxide detector. They have exceeded the state requirements for the number of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The applicants have taken AIDS tests. The have purchased all new equipment, etc. They have asked all parents to use their driveway for parking, therefore, almost no one ever proceeds down to the cul-de-sac. The Phillips asked their nephew's friends to visit during the evening only. Ms. Phillips stated that her love for children is her reason for operating a day care. She proposes to have only younger children in her day care, approximately birth to three years of age. Mr. Phillips advised they have had the day care in operation for six months and have had no complaints. Ms. Phillips distributed pictures for the Commissioners to view their facilities. Ms. Phillips stated she has read and agrees with the conditions and staff report. She noted all conditions have been met except for moving a piano, which will be done within the week. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Ms. Phillips advised that they do not smoke and do not allow anyone to smoke in their home. Commissioner Barker clarified with the applicant that she can have only four children under the age of two at anyone time and Condition 19 restricts the applicants to children up to Planning Commission Minules Page 3 February 8, 1995