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Page 9 Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION stated he has read of the minutes of the last meeting and concurs with the suggestions. He stated that Mr. Jordan has done a good job presenting their application. He reviewed the Kindercare program and facilities throughout the United States. They currently have approximately 60,000 children ranging in age from six weeks to 12 years of age. Their facilities are open five days per week, 52 weeks per year and 11 hours per day. They agreed with the conditions of the staff report. His facilities are properly licensed and are manned by trained staff. They seek employees from the local community. Commissioner Lindsey indicated that on the south side of the building there is a large area which abuts residential development. He asked Mr. Courtier what his plan is and whether or not the area would be a play yard. Mr. Courtier stated they have revised their plan and moved the building as far south as they could get it. They will construct a 7-8' masonry wall. Commissioner Lindsey again asked if it would be a play yard. Mr. Courtier indicated not per se in that the major play yard is on the north side of the building. Chairman Jamieson asked how long Kinder Care has been in business. Mr. Courtier indicated they have been in business since 1969. They started with 12 schools and have expanded to 800. The company is publicly owned in 46 states. Chairman Jamieson asked if the company has ever had any problems or violations with regard to their schools. Mr Courtier stated they have not had any such problems. Chairman Jamieson then asked if the building would have to have sprinklers. Mr. Courtier said they install smoke devices but only put in sprinklers if required by the City. Commissionier Wilson stated this matter was continued so that the developer could review their plans with the homeowners of the area. He asked Mr. Courtier if this was done. Mr. Courtier stated that Mr. Jordan has met with them. He stated one of the concerns of the homeowners had to do with parking but that is something they can't do anything about because they have to have a certain size play yard for the children as it is required by the State. He said the property would have to be lengthened to do this. Commissioner Wilson then asked the applicant if they have any other sites in the area. Mr. Courtier said they have a site in Fremont. Ed Roquette, 3436 Windsor Court, addressed the proposal as the President of the Pleasanton Meadows Cabana Club. They did meet with the representative handling this matter. Turnout of people in the area for the meeting wasn't large but the meeting was fruitful. He hasn't heard from anyone having a major concern about a daycare center. He .was glad that staff recommended the red roof be changed to conform to the rest of the roof. He asked what kind of shingle would be used as most of the homes in the area have shake roofs. He wasn't sure what asbestos roofing would look like.