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on the lot, toward the rear where the nursery school would not be opezated. She spoke of other problems of motorcycles and motorbikes being ridden along the railroad tracks to the rear. She worried about safety measures for the children if a fire breaks out. Her last question was about the structural condition of the house. Secretary Harris said that both the Building Chief and the Fire Marshal examined the structure and found it to be acceptable. Commissioner Jamieson again expressed the desire to have the parking placed at the rear of the property, or angleed along the west fence; also removal of the sheds. Mrs. Silva commented that the sheds had been reported to the County Health Department, because they were infested with rats. Mr. Molinaro did clear up some of the problem. Next, Sandy Sinclair, property owner on Stanley Boulevard asked why more and more commercial is being added on a street which cannot support any more traffic. The Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Shepherd stated that the situation is a difficult one to deal with. He did not feel the school would generate any more traffic than a commercial use. The area is in a transitional stage and while he has mixed emotions about the use, he did not disagree with the proposal. Chairman Bulter agreed with Commissioner Shepherd. He conceded that Stanley Boulevard is an area of traffic problems. In terms of asking if the use would cause significant impact on the environment, he would be hard pressed to make such a finding. He concurred with the staff report. Regarding the fire safety and structural safety of .the house, he agreed with Mrs. Silva that weed abatement measures would need to be taken. Regarding Mrs. Sinclair's comments, the code defines this use as a conditionally allowed one in the residential zones of the City. He can see problems on Stanley Boulevard but is hard pressed to rule against a use that seems to be appro- priate for a residential neighborhood in general. Commissioner Jamieson expressed concern about the layout of the property. Both Chairman Butler and Commissioner Shepherd felt it would be preferable to have enough parking spaces on the property to keep the cars from parking on Stanley Boulevard. The Chairman did not feel a compelling need to change the parking layout but agreed that the sheds should be torn down. In discussing fire access to the rear of the lot, the thought was expressed that gates could be installed to allow that access. Resolution No. 1626 was entered and project would not have a significant negative declaration would be filed. adopted making the finding that the impact on the environment and that a Roll Call Vote Resolution: Shepherd Seconded: Butler Ayes: Jamieson, Shepherd, Butler Noes: None Absent: Doherty Abstain: None -5- r..._ _.._._,_. ~..___.._._.....__.r.._.. _. ._