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does not see any other solutions for the applicant since most of the traffic is caused by Amador High School and Alisal School, and since the backup is for a very short period of time_ Mr_ Iserson noted a letter received by Mr_ James Tomick, the tenant and part owner of the two office buildings behind the school, raising concerns about the drop-off and pick-up activity in the back parking lot_ He noted that created a congestion problem during that time_ Staff recommended that the drop-off and pick-up of students shall only occur in the front parking lot of 4444 Black Avenue, and that those activities would not be allowed in the back parking lot_ The applicants were agreeable to that condition_ Mr_ Iserson advised that a comment had been received by Kurt Wiest, who lives adjacent to the school. Mr. Wiest stated that there had never been a problem with the school, and that they had been a good neighbor_ Staff recommended approval of this application as conditioned_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED_ Ms_ Cheryl Weaver, 4466A Black Avenue, applicant, noted that her primary responsibility as Executive Director of the school was that the children received a quality education in a safe enviroiii2ient_ She fully supported the staggered drop-off times, and noted that by 3 c 1 5, one-fourth of the students would remain in the extended care program_ She noted that the teachers would oversee the drop-offs and pick-ups, and that they would work very closely with the families with respect to proper procedures. She added that the families would be informed that pick-up and drop-off times were not an appropriate time to visit with other parents. Joe and Kathy Winston, 4673 Black Avenue, thanked the applicants for being concerned about the children's safety. He noted that in the past £ve years, the school had doubled in size, and inquired what would happen in the future should more students be added. Commissioner Roberts noted that one of the problems in the area was that high school students were picked up in the Post Off ce parking lot Ms_ Weaver noted that the Lynnewood facility would be Flled after this expansion, and that there would be no more students added in the office complex. She noted that iF the school expanded beyond 205 students, they would have to leave the location for a larger site. Chairperson Arkin requested that if the applicant ever developed a master plan for the facility, that it be shared with staff. Ms_ Weaver agreed with that request. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Roberts did not believe there was any problem with the expansion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 11, 2003 Page 11