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what the liability to the City would be if there was an accident and a child was hurt. She then reviewed the conditions of the permit and indicated the violations. Mrs. Cence referred to the map and indicated the people in support do not live in an area affected by the problems created by Mrs. Lew's business. Mrs. Cence referred to Ms. Lew's letter which stated "who your neighbors are should not be the determining factor for City policies." She cited the Pleasanton Municipal Code which states a home occupation cannot create the potential for changing the residential character of the neighborhood. She referred to Ms. Lew's allegation of being the victim of discrimination and harassment and she asked by whom? Not the Planning Commission, which granted her application despite previous violations. Her neighbors have been patient and cooperative for 21 years. The neighbors have not appealed; Ms. Lew has. The neighbors ask only that she comply with the conditions of the permits and the rights of the neighbors be observed. She urged Council to limit students to 32 and to prohibit lessons on Friday. She asked also asked that the conditions regarding parking in the driveway and requiring the garage to be cleaned out be maintained. Mrs. Cence stated Mrs. Lew has two cars and cited problems with Mrs. Lew parking her antique car on the street without moving it. If Mrs. Lew's son gets a car or the brothers return with their cars, there will then be major parking problems without the garage. Mrs. Cence suggested that Mrs. Lew move her business to a commercial location. Margo Kelly, 5157 Independence Drive, was here to express her views on the traffic light on Main Street, but could not wait any longer. She supported any woman who wants to stay home to be with her children and operate a business in the home. She objected to the attitude of the Code Enforcement Officer with regard to boutiques. She felt the City regulations for home occupation are too strict and indicated her business had been closed because of the complaint of one neighbor. She cited major companies that had been started in the home. Jim Cence, 2142 Camino Brazos, objected strongly to the allegation about Cambodian gangs and demanded an apology. The basic issues are: 1) operating a business in the neighborhood is disruptive to the character and harmony of the neighborhood; 2) a history of non-compliance with conditions by Mrs. Lew. He cited past problems with parking and Mrs. Lew's inability to enforce the conditions. He also stated that Mrs. Lew said she was going to close her business and has not done that. He referred to the allegation of harassment and believes that the neighbors are the ones who have been harassed. He strongly urged Council to prohibit lessons on Friday, to limit the number of students, and adhere to the conditions set by the Planning Commission. Mr. Cence asked Council to look at the situation from the eyes of the neighbors and impose reasonable conditions. Peter MacDonald reiterated the desire to have standard rules for all piano teachers to avoid these neighborhood squabbles. He indicated that one neighbor did indeed make a reference to Cambodian gangs. Regarding the statement that Ms. Lew said she would close her business, when Ms. Lew returned from San Diego she discovered the problems arising from teachers using her home and she did close that part of her business. It was not a commitment 10/18/94 - 9 -