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further reduce pazking demand. Further, the after school program would not conflict with the church services on Sundays or the bible study session held at 7:00 p.m. The proposed after school program should not impact the on-site circulation, as the pazents would be instructed to use the driveway off }theem Drive to avoid conflicts with on-site traffic generated by the office uses on site. State Licensing Requirements The State of California Department of Social Services requires that a daycaze center provide activity azeas both indoors and outdoors in order to obtain a full approval status. The outdoor areas at the subject office center are commonly owned by all building owners. The initial proposal from the Pleasanton Community Church showed that a portion of the common grass area in the front of the church's sanctuary building at 4439 Stoneridge Drive would be fenced and used as a designated outdoor activity azea for the after school program. Staff contacted the office complex management company concerning the proposed usage of the common azea and was informed that the property owners association boazd of directors directed the applicant to obtain approval from each owner for use of the common area as a part of the proposed after school daycaze program. The applicant could not obtain unanimous approv~il for the proposed use of the common area. Section 101158 of State of California Health and Safety Code grants exemption status to daycaze facilities that aze unable to provide the required outdoor activity area, provided that the hours of operation aze under 16 hours per week. Staff discussed the issue with the State licensing office and was advised that if a daycaze center is operated in such a manner, it would qualify for the exemption status, and the State of California Department of Social Services would then have no jurisdiction over its operation. Thus, the State would not perform inspections for exempt daycare centers. Since the daycaze facility would lack an outdoor activity area, the applicant revised the proposal from the originally proposed "full-time" after school daycare center to an afternoon program that would be operated less than 16 hours per weel: in order to qualify for the State's exemption status. However, regardless of its status, and for ttie safety of the community, the applicant would be required to schedule an inspection with the Fire Department and meet all Fire Department's requirements for an afternoon daycare center prior to commencement. In further discussion on the licensing and inspection issue, the licensing office advised staff that the proposed after-school program is similar to that of a "drop-in" center, and it may qualify as a "drop-in" center, provided that it meets the requirements for indoor space for each child, teaching credentials, etc. Staff has discussed this option with the applicant, and the applicant indicated that he would contact the State and pursue this option. As a drop-in center, the State would perform inspections. Case No. PCUP-84 Planning Commission Page - 6 -