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At this point, Chair Blank noted that there were still a number of speakers for the hearing and inquired if any of the items should be continued. Commissioner Fox suggested continuing Item 6.d., PUD-75lPSPA-3, Robert Wentworth, and Item 6.e., PAP-130, Phil Blank and Anne Fox ~PDRW-13, Katie Belmonte). Ms. Decker recommended that the Commission continue Item 6.d. and Item 6.e. to January 14, 2009. Ms. Seto noted that Item 6.e. should be opened because it is an appeal item and the City is required to hear it within a 40-day period. Chair Blank asked if there was anyone in the audience who would not be able to attend the January 14t" hearing for Item 6.d or item 6.e. An audience member noted that she would like to speak under Item 6.e., and Chair Blank noted that per the Commission Handbook, the Commission is not required to open and hear a new item after 11:00 p.m. Commissioner Fox moved to continue Item 6.d., PUD-751 PSPA-3, Robert Wentworth to January 14, 2009. Commissioner Narum seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Blank, Fox, Narum, O'Connor, and Pearce. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Olson. The public hearing for PCUP-224, Little Ivy League School, was then resumed. Larry Lai stated that he moved to Pleasanton because of its schools and that his five-year-old son has been attending Ivy League for about six months. He stated that he believed it is a wonderful Chinese program where his son learned to read about 200 Chinese words. He indicated that he wants his son to be able to speak Mandarin and that he believes the weekend schools do not provide enough Chinese training. He indicated that he felt Ivy League offers a unique program and that the course material is superior in that it incorporates classic Chinese poetry, literature and culture. He asked the Commission to approve the request. Winnie Zhang stated that her daughter started attending Little Ivy League in 2005, noting that prior to this, she had the option to attend other schools, but found that they were not as comprehensive as Little Ivy League. She noted that Ivy League has tutoring, structured programs, Chinese, and homework time and that her daughter has made significant progress. She asked the Commission to approve the school. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 10, 2008 Page 15 of 35