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Staff feels a combination of Alternative 1 and 2c (further staff negotiations and incorporation of new conditions of approval) are the most appropriate and reasonable action for the City. Staff recommends the Commission direct staff to continue negotiations and initiate a PUD major modification to incorporate the new conditions of approval: requiring the parking lot sweepers/leaf blowers not be started prior to 8:00 a.m. in the 52 space back parking lot; require that new trees be installed in the 20 ft. wide planter strip adjacent to the neighbor's backyards; require the property owner offer to the neighbors to install lattice panel extensions to the existing masonry wall; and require that a new heavy duty gate be installed to replace the existing gate at the drive aisle leading to the back parking lot. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Teri Robertson, 1835 Flood Drive, San Jose, represented Manualife, the property owner. Ms. Robertson noted that Manualife came into the property through a foreclosure, and the new owners were not aware of the deeply ingrained issues and concerns of the neighbors. Manualife has tried to make resolution as soon as possible. They are sensitive to the lighting issues, but they are still working on what alternatives are available. Landscaping plans are being made and will be presented to the neighbors for approval. They are receiving proposals for the addition of lattice panels and are prepared to move forward. They have asked the landscaper not be on site before 7:45 a.m. A security guard was hired to assure the gate was locked. The new gate was installed two days prior and the keys will only be kept by the security guards and the property management. Ms. Robertson noted that Manualife is trying to work as quickly as possible to mitigate the issues. She asked that the Commission recommend continued negotiations between Manualife, staff, and the neighbors. In response to Chairman Lutz, Ms. Robertson advised that the addition of lattice panels has been approved by the corporate office. Roy Granlund, 6840 Vale Court, stated that he has children attending La Petite Academy. He stated that locking the parking lot gate until 6:30 a.m. will directly impact the daycare operations. This will force parents to park and walk their children over 100 yards to the daycare entrance. He fmds this problematic, feeling the children walking in will cause more noise than driving in. This will also atIect the employees starting work at 5:45 a.m. Regarding late night parties at the daycare, he noted that there are less than five BBQ's or parties at the daycare within a given year. He feels the gate should be accessible by 6:00 a.m. Elizabeth Stephens, 2793 Longspur Way, commended Steve Otto and Jerry Iserson for their work with the neighbors. The on-site property manager has also taken care of complaints as soon as possible. The speaker feels that daycare and nursery schools should also be subject Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 November 8, 1995