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is not changed by this proposed. application. The parking requirements consist of two parking spaces within the garage, two outside the garage in the driveway area, and two near the garage. She noted that this application was noticed within 1,000 feet of the site, and public comments expressed concerns related to traffic, parking, safety, noise, aesthetics, and decreased property values- She noted that while there may be soiree increased traffic, the LOS would not change; there would be sufficient space for pick-up and drop-off. The noise limits of 65 dBA would not be exceeded. Ms_ Decker noted that the hours of operation were typical of the use and recommended approval of this application. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Slank regarding the "respect neighbors" flier, M.s. Decker replied that it was important to communicate with the customers of the daycare facility certain practices, such as blowing the car horn, that would not be considerate of the neighbors. In response to an inquiry by Clhairperson Maas regarding the number of children, Ms_ Decker replied that there may not be 14 of the same age group. Ms. Nerland advised that the ratio was governed by the State, e. g., no more than three infants at the same tune that 12 children are being cared for- She added that State law pre-empted City re gul ate ons. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Patricia Sutton, applicant, noted that with a license for 14 children, she may have up to four infants- She chooses to care for up to four years of age and added that she was working towards her kindergarten degree- Douglas Sutton, applicant, read several letters in support of this project front Mr_ and Mrs. Holmes, residents at 5562 Pasco Navarro; Mr. and Mrs. Sean Keith of 5628 Pasco Navarro; Mrs. Joanne Grif£m of 5622 Pasco Navarro; and Mr. Eric Heinitz, English, Latin, and Gilled 8c Talented Education California Distinguished School). Mr_ Sutton noted that the noise level is very low and added that when ha was sick at home, he did not hear the activities in the house- He noted that there were no nine-year-olds and that the children were generally quiet. Diane McKittrick, 5550 Pasco Navarro, noted that she had a child who was physically disabled and was concerned about the increase of trafF.c over the years- She added that she lived directly across the street from the Suttons' and had observed the cars driving too fast or tailgating. She would like the customers to be more considerate and was very concerned for her son's safety while bicycling. She and her husband were concerned about traffic, speed, double-parking, and safety, especially with respect to parents who were in a rush. She noted that the street was not designed for that flow of traffic- She added that many cars came to the daycare throughout the day as well. She emphasized that this was a residential neighborhood and inquired whether the PLANNING COMMISSION MINL7TES May 25, 2005 Page 1 4 of 23