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Glen Higgins, 159 Ray Street, speaking for himself and Sue and Jim Axton of 225 Ray Street, said there are long standing problems with West Coast Fong and the efforts made to correct the issues. He wanted to address the increase of traffic and noise on Ray Street. He works from his home and has ample opportunity to observe the traffic. The traffic is steady all day long and then at four p.m. the traffic increases significantly. The increase in traffic creates potential hazards to children trying to enter and exit from the cars. He believed this type of facility belonged in a large shopping center or industrial area that could accommodate the traffic. He said Ray Street already has a problem and will continue to have a problem as the neighborhood grows. He said it will not be long before someone is seriously hurt in a traffic accident. He understood the financial hardship to Mr. Oliveira if he had to move his business but hopefully his clients would follow him and his business would become even more successful as time goes on. He respectfully requested that the Council agree with the Planning Commission's decision and deny the appeal. Pastor Jim Williams, 558 Brookfield Drive, Livermore, said in his profession he rarely comes across someone with the integrity, character, honesty and the desire to see others achieve that he has found in Mr. Oliveira. The signs have been removed, hydraulic doors stops have been installed to help mitigate the noise and he has never had a problem with the parking. He felt more traffic has been generated because of the homes being built next to the shopping center. He asked for Council to grant the permit for at least six months. Raleigh Estrada, 609 Del Sol Avenue, said Mr. Oliveira's teachings has have a positive influence on his six year old son, especially self discipline and respect, and it would be a great loss if his son could not attend the classes any longer. He asked Council to approve the conditional use permit. Ms. Michelotti asked if he brought his son to the classes and stayed or just dropped him off. Mr. Estrada said his wife mostly brings the boy. Ms. Michelotti was trying to determine how the conditions are getting in and out of the parking lot. Mr. Estrada said every time he has gone to the school he has never had a problem finding a parking spot in close pwximity to the door of the facility. He, as well as most of the other parents, stay while their children are participating in the classes. Mr. Oliveira went through some of the concerns that the neighbors had. The neon signs have been removed and the noise has been mitigated by keeping the doors closed. He said Ray Street has been and always will be a congested street, no matter what type of business is located Pleasanton City Council 11 10/20/98 Minutes