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rooms for the children and a safe and well-equipped. They have provided a warm, loving environment and it is hard to find facilities like this. Debra DeFino, 5634 Paseo Navarro, another parent of a child at the Phillips, believed the issue here is the loss of a quality child care facility at a time when more mothers are going back to work out of necessity. The second issue was the concerns of a few neighbors, who may not realize what they are asking the community to give up. She related her problems and those of co-workers with finding good, clean, day care facilities and lamented the fact that mothers feel guilt for having to leave their children and fear that their children are not being properly cared for. She described the many positive aspects of the Phillips' day care facility, the games, the educational supplies. With regard to the concerns about driving and parking problems, she explained that all the parents were given a memo and they are responsible adults who know how to drive. They have tried to respect the neighbors wishes sometimes to their own detriment. At time she would like to linger and talk about her child, but feels rushed to move her car in case another parent might need to park in the driveway. She believed the need for quality day care in Pleasanton should far outweigh the concerns about a couple of additional cars on the street. There being no further testimony, the public heating was declared closed. Ms. Michelotti reiterated the need for child care because young families can often no longer buy a home or live comfortably on one income. That is why the State has tried to encourage day care facilities. She urged the neighbors to try to get together and resolve their difficulties. Even though she was fortunate enough to stay home with her children, Ms. Michelotti understands the pain of having to leave children in the care of others. She hopes the neighbors have a better understanding of the need for this type of service and will be willing to compromise. She supports the Planning Commission decision and noted the letters of support in the staff report. She urged the Phillips to continue to try to accommodate the neighbors concerns. Mr. Pico indicated these issues arise in all the neighborhoods because everyone hopes to have quiet use of their property. He knows there is a need for day care centers and also understands the concerns of the adjacent neighbors due to impacts of traffic, noise, and parking. He did not feel that all of the conditions adequately address this issue. Mrs. Phillips comments about adding a Condition #21 to provide for conflict resolution without having to go to the Planning Commission is a good idea. 03/21/95 -7-