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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION July 27, 1983 Page 6 ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Doherty, Getty, Lindsey, Wilson and Chairman Jamieson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. 2338 was entered and adopted recommending approval of case RZ-83-5 as motioned. UP-83-22, Pleasanton Joint School District and Deborah. Craig Application of Pleasanton Joint School District and Deborah Craig for approval of a conditional use permit to operate a pre-school daycare facility for up to 65 children at the eastern end of Pleasanton Elementary School (near the intersection of Abbie and Third Streets) at 4750 First Street. Zoning for the property is R-1-65 (.Single-family Residential) District under application for rezoning to the "P" (Public and Institutional) District. Mr. Harris presented the staff report recommending approval. He indicated that the proposed use is conditionally allowed both ur..der the "P" and Residential Districts. Chairman Jamieson asked staff if they felt there is adequate space for children in the buildings. Mr. Harris indicated that the State sets forth requirements and the applicant must meet their standards. Commissioner Getty asked if a crossing guard will be used and asked staff if they foresaw any problems with children crossing the busy street. Mr. Harris stated the older children might walk, but most of the children would be dropped off Deborah Craig, 118 N. Murrieta, Livermore, stated she would be using rooms number 27 and 39 and they do meet the standards set forth by the State of California. She said the school does bus all children so a crossing guard will not be needed. She said the school provides all buses. Chairman Jamieson asked if Ms. Craig has had any experience in daycare. Ms. Craig said she comes from the Ark on Rose Avenue which closed its doors on July 15, 1983. Commissioner Lindsey asked Ms. Craig if she owned the Ark. Ms. Craig stated that she was the assistant director in charge of extended care. She further stated she cannot get her State and County approvals until the City approves her use. Commissioner Lindsey stated that his family has had experience with the Ark and .believe it to be a good institution. Mr. Hagler, School District, spoke supporting the use permit application. He indicated that the District will also be having their own nursery right next door and that they have started to build a driveway and will be pouring asphalt shortly. He indicated their adult educational nursery facility is currently at Camp Parks and will be transferred to the school on First Street. -6-