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The site is relatively flat although minor grading may be needed for construction of the parking lot in Phase II expansion. Staffhas added a condition of approval (Condition #9) requiring a grading plan be submitted as part of Phase II design review application. VI. PUBLIC NOTICE Neighborhood Meetings Prior to the hearing notice, all Valley Trails residents were invited to comment on the proposal in two neighborhood meetings. The initial proposal included the creation of a new driveway off National Park Road, a residential street that abuts St. Clare's property to the west. This proposed driveway location raised concerns with would impose to the residential property owners in the Valley Trails neighborhood. Staff hosted a neighborhood meeting on December 6, 2004. All residents in Valley Trails were invited to review and comment on the proposal. Approximately 12-15 residents attended the meeting. The residents expressed that they were not opposing the expansion, however, the proposed driveway off National Park Road was not supported. Other concerns, such as possible activities in the parking lot, the potential to expand the existing preschool, and current property maintenance, were also brought for discussion. The residents suggested that buildings be grouped, create internal circulation rather than having a new driveway. Some of the residents indicated they may consider supporting for a new driveway if it is as an access for emergency vehicles only, but not for uses associated with St. Clare's activities. Based on the comments from the neighborhood meeting, the applicant revised the site plan. The revised plan reflected that the interior courtyard was eliminated and the buildings were grouped together. The applicant also indicated that the new driveway was necessary to meet Fire Department requirements, however, it would only be used as an EVA. To ensure its usage, a gate would be installed to prevent access by other than emergency vehicles. The revised plan seemed to address the residents' concerns, and a follow-up neighborhood meeting was hosted by staff on January 18, 2005 to present the revised proposal. A similar group of residents attended the meeting. They stated that they could not support the master plan if access is provided from National Park Road even if it is an EVA. Some of the residents reiterated their concerns of having a parking lot constructed in the northern portion o£ the parcel, the possibility of the preschool expansion, and the overall master expansion. Case No. PCUP-118/PDR-391 Planning Commission Page - 9 -