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__.. Doug Sutton wished to address the issue of property value and noted that in the last three years, the value of their property has risen by 50 percent I-Ic believed that the quality of the California Distinguished Schools would also raise the property values; he didn't believe people should be too concerned about their property values. Patricia Sutton noted that she informed the neighbors that she did not take care of older children and did not waxit to have up to eight children. She liked taking care of babies, and noted. that the licensing must allow up to 14 children by State law. She noted that she would not have 14 nine-year-old children, which would run counter to State law. She noted that she only intended to add two children. Commissioner Fox noted that if a daycare licensed for eight children had nine children in the home during a State inspection, the operator would lose the daycare license. Mrs_ Sutton noted that she was very careful to adhere to State law. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank whether she would be willing to voluntarily limit the number of children to ten, Mrs. Sutton contrmed that she would. Mr_ Sutton stated that lze asked his wife that question earlier, and she had replied that she was not willing to do so_ He added that, however, Mrs. Sutton. was free to change her mind. THF_ PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas whether the City could impose a condition limiting the number of children, Ms. Nerland confirmed that would not be possible and that State law and det3nitions pre-empted City law. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin whether the City would limit the number of drop-offs and pick-ups per day, Ms_ Decker replied that any condition must be enforceable to a degree. She noted that would be very difficult to regulate. Commissioner Fox advised that she lived within 300 feet of a large family daycare. home that she did not realize was there. Coxr~missioner Fox suggested that dropt>fl and pick-up traffic be directed so they enter the north end of the street and that a map be distributed to the customers. She also suggested that a condition be added that crying children be brought inside. She would like the City, rather than the applicant, develop the good neighbor guidelines so it would be consistent with other guidelines in the City_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Bla rxk regarding the video takerx by tha neighbors, Ms_ Nerland replied that the police chief was concerned that the children's identities and schedules could be shown in a public forum without the parents' consent. It was viewed privately by staff PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 25, 2005 Page 18 of 23