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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding the contents of the video, Ms. Decker replied that three dates were given for taping: May 4, May K, and May 24. Short clips showed the drop-off and pick-up patterns; there were two incidences of parents parking the wrong way as described, two incidences of apparent speeding by drivers that did not appear to be customers, and one incident of a resident making a U-turn on the street. She believed the pick-up and drop-off appeared to be fairly standard_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding traffic-calming nzeas ures, Ms. Nerland stated that the Fire Department did not support speed bumps on residential streets. Ms_ Decker added that traffic-calming measures were generally associated with certain levels of service; this street had a LOS A and would not be impacted to need a reduction_ in response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts regarding possible enforcement if these conditions were not met, Ms. Nerland replied that trati-ic enforcement would be addressed by the Police Department. The standards for granting a conditional use permit were generally lower than to modify or revoke it for cause because it becomes a right that runs with the land. Chairperson Maas noted that the phone numbers for large fancily daycares were generally available. She added that with respect to noise cnforcem ent issues, it would be possible [~~r a blended family to have up to 14 children but would not have the same car trafFc for pick-up and drop-off. She believed that ttaff c and safety issues for the neighborhood should be the primary concern for the Commission. Commissioner Roberts suggested that the traffic issues be re-visited in six months. Chairperson Maas believed that would be too long if there was a problem and suggested athree-month interval instead_ C:om missioner Fox noted that daily trips may not be regulated because State law allows a parent to visit the daycare at any time_ Ms. Decker noted that this was a public street and that the neighborhood nay call the Police Department or Code Enforcement Officer whenever something was amiss. She noted that staff has always been attentive to those issues. Ms. Nerland noted that the issues addressed by the Commission should be trati-i c, parking, and noise, and not the number of children_ Commissioner Maas moved to make the required use permit findings and to approve PDUP-7 as recommended by staff, with the following modifications: 1. A meeting between the appropriate City representative, the neighbors, and the applicants be held every 45 days of the first year of operation to discuss traffic, parking, and noise issues, and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 25, 2005 Page 1 9 of 23