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ma;; i mum of 1 f)~y peop l e are present there wool d be a deficiency of only one parking space. Staff felt that should be adequate as it is anticipated that most parents would carpool. Commissioner Hovingh asked how many square feet are planned far the retail section which would sell baseball equipment. Mr. Quaglia said roughly 2,~Cit7 square feet. The public hearing was opened. Charles and Rose Ann McCracken, ~3 Chestnut Court, San Raman, represented the application. Mr. McCracken explained the proposed plans and gave some of his background in regard to helping children. He noted that the batting facility is designed to help children or older adults develop their batting skills. He put up a blueprint and pointed out t!-cat the entry weay had been moved to the back- of the location. Ne showed wehiere the different batting cages would be and spoke of howl they operate and at what speeds. He noted that they intend to bring in professional people and coaches to give clinics and give direction. Chairman Michelotti asked the applicant to point out the snacF= area. i-~e did so. Commissioner Hovingh said he had same concern about the look of the retail area as shown on the drawing. The applicant pointed out where it would. Chairman Michelotti asked if the entry would be on Corrisierce Circle. Mr. Armstrong agreed that it would be. Mrs. Armstrong application, st: small scale. retail, adding sol d wehol esal e. explained the retail part of the proposed Ming that the pro shop will sell equipment on a They do not intend to advertise regarding ttie that the silk screening and embroider{ will be Commissioner Tarerer e;;pressed some concern about the increased traffic and safety to chiidr ers going to the facilities. The applicant stated that he has observed the traffic at what he felt their peak times would be and did not think that would be a safety hazard. E{i 1 1 L}avi s , 767? E-'nol 1 brook , owner of a bui 1 di ng adjacent to the proposed -facility, opposed the application. He also presented a 1 etter f r of#-i Marti n Meester of iVuc 1 spore, one of several companies in the area who also opposed the application, primarily because of the increased parking and potential hazard to children. He personally felt that it would cause severe parking problems and was not an area conducive to biF:e riders. Ne felt the area weal too dangerous for children who may not be carpooled to the location. He noted that Clorox Company is in that area and already e::periences par4:ing problems. He F'age ~