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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 4/25/84 Page 2 Mrs. Barrious then referred to a packet of materials she had given out to the Commission. The packet included a petition in favor of her proposed use and letters from the Resources for Family Development. She stated that this letter refers to the need for daycare in town and that the site at 266 Kottinger is a good one because of park access, low traffic volumes, etc. She stated that the City's traffic engineer has indicated the traffic on the street is at Level of Service "A". Commissioner Lindsey asked Mrs. Barrious if her proposal would be economically feasible if she is unable to have the garage converted for her use. Mrs. Barrious said she would probably be able to take care of 22 children instead of 30. She said, however, the State of California has to come out and measure the house and they determine the amount of space which can be used for childcare. Commissioner Wilsonasked how far the creek was from the edge of the garage. Mrs. Barirous said the property is "V" shaped and wasn't sure of the dimensions. CommissionerWilson asked if there was 20'. Commissioner Getty felt that there are easily 20'. Eric Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive, presented a petition against the proposal bearing 83 signatures and a letter from Mr. Balch one of the neighbors. He represented a large number of people in the audience who are opposed to the application and asked them to stand up. Avery large percentage of the people in the audience stood acknowledging that they were in opposition to the application of Mrs. Barrious. They have no problem concerning whether or not Mrs. Barrious gives good care but did not feel the use was inappropriate because of traffic during the peak hours and potential disturbance of senior citizens in the senior housing units. The park would have to be accessed by children going through senior housing or on the pathway immediately surrounding it. He said the area facing the creek has to be sandbagged every winter. He stated there is a blind intersection which doesn't show up on the map shown to the Commission. He felt that the residential zoning should be protected against a commercial use. He objected to the use because of noise. He then discussed parking in the area. He stated that even with recent improvements flooding in the winter is a problem and could be hazardous to children. Commissioner Lindsey appreciated the comments of Mr. Hoff in that children would probably be walking through the retirement center to the park. Sherry Hoff, 265 Kottinger Drive, stated that Mrs. Barrious assured her there would not be over two cars in front of the house at any one time. Mrs. Hoff stated she then travelled through Pleasanton reviewing the parking situation at all of the nursery schools and daycare centers of which she was aware. There was always cars and people coming and going at them. Commissioner Wilson then asked Mrs. Hoff how many children were in those schools. Mrs. Hoff did not know but would guess upward of 30+_. She indicated she also went to Riesling Drive, without knowing the address of Mrs. Barirous, and was able to tell by the parking the location of the nursery school. She urged the application be denied for this particular location. -2- ......_._.... ~...._._,..... _ .._......_ .. ~._. _......._..._.......r~-..,.. ...._ .___..~_. _. _, .. _ ~ ..,~ _. , . _ _ _. _. .._ ~