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accommodate trucks coming in to unload from Stanley Boulevard; there would be no ~ access from the site onto Nevada Court. Mr. Knoedler noted that traffic would be the major issue with this project and added that they had hired George Nicholson to serve as their traffic consultant. He noted that the Home Depot use was primarily a weekend shopping event and that there would be additional trips on weekends. He noted that they had spoken with all the main grocers, including Whole Foods. Whole Foods had performed an internal study and indicated that this site would not have the sales volume necessary for them to sustain sufficient business. Mr. ICnoedler believed that Home Depot would be a compatible use for a business park. Bob Russman, Via de los Milagros, noted that he was a member of Congregation Beth Emek on 3400 Nevada Court and that they ran a preschool, a Sunday School, an afternoon Hebrew School, and religious services on Friday and Saturdays, as well as adult education, and bar mitvahs and weddings. They had met with the developer a number of times, and they believed he had been respectful and willing to work with them. He expressed concern about traffic to and from their building, which was already a dangerous trip. He requested that the developers maintain Nevada Court as a court, without any ingress or egress to the shopping center; the developers had complied with their request. He expressed concern about noise associated with the shopping center, as it could impact the outdoor events and services. He noted that it would be imperative that noise mitigation measures be implemented. He was concerned about the project's impact ~^ on the view shed and asked that landscaping, including tall, full trees, be required to block the shopping center from view. He noted that trash abatement and security were also important concerns. Michael Regal, 324 Brianne Court, noted that he was a member of the religious committee for Congregation Beth Emek. He wished to make the Planning Commission aware of the number of religious activities conducted at the synagogue. They had been aware that this site was zoned for commercial and service uses and wished to minimize the disruption of their programs. They wished to maintain the peaceful and contemplative atmosphere of the sanctuary and requested that Nevada Court remain as a court with no through traffic from Home Depot. He described the service and event schedule at the synagogue and expressed concern that this use would further increase the noise impact they anticipated from the water park. He noted that their major high holy days occurred in September and October, when quiet and solemn contemplation was expected. He suggested the installation of a stoplight at the already-busy intersection. Ed Arndt, 434 Sangro Court, noted that he was Vice President for Youth Education and Programs at Congregation Beth Emek and described the activities and schedule of their programs. He expected that their religious school will grow over the next few years. He expressed concern about noise, traffic, and the safety of their children, especially as it related to the outdoor activities. He did not believe the use of Nevada Court for any traffic mitigation plan for Home Depot would be appropriate. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 11, 2006 Page 12 of 19