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Joan and Carl Klenk both of 3641 Sirah Court spoke in opposition to an increase in children because of noise impacts and the fact that they as well as the Kwees do not want a business to be located in a resi- dential neighborhood. Commissioner Doherty said he has the same concerns expressed by the Klenks and questions the appropriateness in an R-1-6500 District. Commissioner Wilson stated it appears to him the applicant is not asking to take care of 20 children permanently, but that the extra 5 will allow overflow, especially after school or during a school holiday when the school age children are home with the non school age children. Commissioner Wilson indicated he was impressed with the petitions and letters in favor of having 20 children. Commissioner Doherty asked if there is any reason, even though she is licensed by the State for 20, that the City can't leave it at 15. Mr. Harris responded that there is no regulation which says the City must approve 20 children. Don Bryan, 956 Riesling, lives two houses down from the Barrious home and is in favor of the proponent's request. He says the day care center has caused no traffic problems nor caused any other reason for complaint. Kathleen Alameda, 6281 Hansen Drive, spoke in favor of the application on behalf of the Valley Child Care Association. She stated the Barrious situation is unique. Nancy Anderson, 3413 Bermuda, San Ramon, stated she lived next door to Mrs. Barrious for five years and that the use caused no inconvenience in any way whatsoever and that in fact Mrs. Barrious was always inquiring as to whether or not her use caused any disturbances and invited comment from the neighbors. She further said the Kwees live in back of the Barrious house and there is a hill (about 1/4 acre) separating the use and questioned the disturbance for their residence. Commissioner Jamieson asked why the Andersons moved. Mrs. Anderson said it was to avoid commuting to their appliance business in San Ramon. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Jamieson said he has no doubt Mrs. Barrious does a good job, but challenged any Commissioner to live next door to a child care facility taking care of 20 children. Commissioner Doherty said that while Mrs. Barrious does an excellent job, 20 children are too much for a residential neighborhood child care facility. Commissioner Lindsey asked if Mrs. Barrious could again apply for more children, exceeding 20. Mrs. Barrious stated she could not as there is other criteria to be met and she is at her limit. She said there is no possibility she will be in to ask to care for more than 20 children. -8-