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Minutes Planning Commissio: 2/13/85 Ms. Cox indicated that all of the conditions in the staff report are fine except they would prefer not to have to pave the driveway. They would like to install pea gravel. Mr. Warnick explained that the Zoning Codes requires paving be done. Commissioner Lindsey inquired about Ms. Cox's State license. She explained that it is their intent to turn the application in tomorrow if they are approved tonight. He then asked of taking care of children six weeks of age is unusual. Ms. Cox said that it is in this area. Commissioner Getty asked about the bed and breakfast use recently approved and where it is located with relationship to this proposed use. Mr. Harris indicated that it is immediately next door. Commissioner Wilson stated he had no problem with the childcare facility opening before the roof is fixed. Mr. Harris indicated that there is also an illegal second-story loft. The property owner had permission for a carport and they constructed a two-story building and it is anybody's guess as to the condition of that illegal structure. Commissioner Innes asked Ms. Cox if her lease depends upon City approval. Ms. Cox indicated that she had asked the landlord if the permit didn't go through that he return the deposit. The property owner indicated to her that he would refund it. Chairman Doherty asked the applicant if when she made arrangements to lease and open up an infant care facility she was aware that there would be a bed and breakfast establishment next door. She indicated she had no previous knowledge of that and found out last week. Commissioner Wilson asked Ms. Cox how long ago she began plans for this. Ms. Cox indicated that two months ago they began discussion of the proposal. The Commission then discussed the cost of the conditions which would be imposed and wondered if the applicant was prepared to incur them. Commissioner Getty asked about the previous use of this house. Ms. Cox indicated that it is owned by Mark Schirato and was used by Diablo Termite as an office. Robert Cordtz, 262, 248, 269 West Angela Street, indicated his property is adjacent to the subject property. He did not object to the use proposed but had problems with the unsightly appearance, the two-story building which is not enclosed, heritage trees on the lot line and increased traffic. He indicated he had to post $25,000 bonds for the trees on the lot line guaranteeing that they would live one year. He would like to see the applicant go to a tree specialist like he had to do and get a survey stating that increased traffic running over the road will not do any damage to the trees. He is a little concerned about the low fence (2-1/2') in the front of the house where children will be playing. He felt close supervision is - 3 -