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Alexander Kanarsky said his older son has taken piano lessons for more than two years, said it is impossible to fully utilize all parking when taking lessons due to the nature of the business occurring after school and in the evening. He felt the area was very quiet, not dangerous for children, and was fully supportive of the studio. He also felt the location was more convenient than being located downtown and is very much like other uses in the business park. Tony McCants, Principle, Keron Wrights Civil Engineer at 1233 Quarry Lane, which is across the street from the school, said he has been at the park almost 10 years, they have difficulties with the school parking in their parking lot, have difficulties with them parking up against the driveways, they park in the red zone, the bus loop gets convoluted, and the school is a constant problem. They mitigate this by the fact that they were there first. His staff is cautious but he has almost gotten hit several times while looking at parents running across the street with children which are not safe. He also said the business is listed as a trade school, which is a reach to a music school. When Mr. Studzinski bought the property, it was subject to the CC &R's which were negotiated with the City and if approved under the zoning, it takes approval from the Architectural Review Committee of the Business Park which has not been identified. Parking on the street is prohibited in the CC &R's and he thought Quarry Lane was signed for no parking at one time, but the signs are gone now. He said the staff report suggests off -site parking is appropriate, but there are no sidewalks, so anyone walking must use streets and driveways. Lastly, he said the problems they are having with conversions of business parks is sewer allocation and capacity. The trade school has been allowed to fit into the zoning, but the building is sewered for office, at .05 and it is allocated in the CC &R's for the condominium creation. Therefore, this is a different rate than a school, which is 15 gallons per day per student. He did not feel City staff has completely compiled all of the facts in their report, and he felt the trade school designation sticks out as the most liberal interpretation. He understands the support for children and schools, but in the business park, it can be problematic and he asked the City to protect his business, employees and interests. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sullivan said Mr. Studzinski indicated he was having difficulty leasing out his two front spaces because of the school. Mr. Studzinski said he has had two realtors who both mentioned it but will not come right out and say it. He had an engineering company who went to Livermore because they did not feel the school was appropriate, but they would not put this in writing. Councilmember McGovern questioned whether or not hours would be changed during the summer when children are home. Mr. Dolan said their proposal does not address any changes in time. She questioned whether operational times was clearly stated in documents. Mr. Dolan said there is no condition or limitation during the summer which would address this. Councilmember McGovern said all of the information suggests that the business starts after school is let out; however, hours of operation are listed starting at 10:00 a.m. This means that the school could start at 10:00 a.m. in the summer and this is when the parking conditions could be problematic. Mr. Dolan agreed this could occur as conditioned. Councilmember McGovern questioned if staff would support a condition that requires the school to start in the summer at 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Mr. Dolan said staff did not consider this, and felt the issue was addressed through the limitation of 3 instructors until 4:30 p.m. They can have 3 instructors starting at 10:00 a.m. year round and would very likely have more customers in the summer earlier in the day, but they would never be allowed more than 3 instructors. City Council Minutes Page 13 of 20 April 21, 2009