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current familiarity with the neighbors' concerns, we would not support any future conditional use permit applications for uses that would include late hours of operation, noise generation, large amount of pedestrian or auto traffic, etc." be a part of staff's recommendations. She would like some guarantee that future property owners/property managers will also comply with the agreed-upon negotiations. In response to Commissioner Dove, Ms. Hunt agreed that there may be as much noise with walking the children into the facility as would occur with driving into the parking lot. Commissioner Barker inquired whether the 6:30 a.m. gate opening was an arbitrary hour and could there be some flexibility with the neighbors. She also noted that there were safety concerns for children walking through the closed parking lot as well as fire safety issues because fire/emergency vehicles would have no access to this area from 7:30 p.m. through the night. Ms. Hunt questioned why La Petite Academy was able to establish business hours which are not in compliance with the existing ordinance. Kate Stephens, 2793 Longspur Way, noted that the daycare issue is not the main focus of the neighbors. The gate is their primary focus. Her belief was that the gate would eliminate all people in this area from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. She feels the operation of the daycare facility is detrimental to her life because of the noise. Erin Busby, on-site director of La Petite Academy, commented that the neighbors' concerns regarding the gate and daycare were big issues to La Petite Academy. It will be an economic hardship for both parents and La Petite Academy if not allowed to operate at 6:00 a.m. She understands the gate is to be closed from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., but that should not affect their hours of operation. She clarified that the children are not outside at 6:30 a.m. During the summer they are out as early as 8:00 a.m., and during the rest of the year, they are out at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Busby also feels the noise would be louder and last longer with children walking through the parking lot as opposed to the noise generated by driving. She noted there has been more vandalism since the gate has been installed. Further, La Petite Academy is the only building in the center which would not have access to it by fire vehicles. The rescue of handicapped children is a major concern to her. Ms. Busby is worried because there is no lighting in the parking area, which affects the safety of the children and employees. The cleaning crew has been coming in earlier, but this can be changed. In response to an earlier comment that the daycare is not a part of the neighborhood, Ms. Busby noted the many activities and community events La Petite Academy participates in. Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 November 8, 1995