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DRAFT correct some things, which were correctible. He added that the City of Dublin gave him the permission to operate under the exemption without a license, but they did not require him or his employees to complete the background check. Mr. Pfund stated that he does not want to be a licensed day care since he is an after-school recreation program, but if he has to get a license he will. He added that he believes the only reason the Commission is wanting him to be licensed is because he went over the 16-hour limit. He requested the Commission to allow him to open for six months and to build up his clientele, and then ask him to come back and talk about whether he actually needs a childcare license or possibly have a condition could be placed on him and his employees. He indicated that he teaches his students everything they need to do so as not to be attacked by bullies or child molesters. He stated that he would never give a daycare license to someone who is a child molester, and the issue is dismissed and should not be in the room anymore. He stated that he wants to make his business work and that America was founded by people who never give up. He stated that it is unfortunate that none of the Commissioners have ever seen his program in operation. He suggested if he is allowed to operate for six months, the Commissioners should drop in on the program and look at what he does, 90 percent of which is martial arts and 10 percent is homework. Chair Blank asked Mr. Pfund if he would have any issue about restrictions for overnight activities. Mr. Pfund replied that he would not oppose such a condition. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Fox expressed appreciation for the timeline provided by staff and inquired what the City Council vote was on May 6, 2008 when a childcare license was required. Ms. Amos clarified that the Council did not require Mr. Pfund to go back to State Licensing, it simply acknowledged what the Planning Commission also believed that he had the appearance of operating a day care operation and denied the project, upholding the Planning Commission's decision by a vote of 5-0. Commissioner Fox inquired if the Council's decision was also without prejudice as was the Planning Commission's in February. She noted that when the City Council heard it on May 6, 2008, it did not agree that it was a private facility but rather, a childcare center-like business. She inquired if the applicant has an opportunity to come back to provide proof of licensing. She stated that she believed the Commission could re-hear his application if it was a different application, with the license, and it would be noticed as a childcare center. Ms. Amos replied that the Council upheld the Planning Commission's decision without prejudice. Chair Blank agreed. Mr. Dolan stated that the Planning Commission would have to decide whether or not Mr. Pfund's variation on the request is different. He noted that with the six-month trial period, it would be different than what was proposed in the past. Commissioner Fox DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 11/12/2008 Page 13 of 25