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4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 25, 2018 surrounding neighborhood; plans to comply with traffic study so that there is no impact on the neighborhood. Further discussion ensued regarding the number of staff members, the school’s no-drive policy, the petition that was submitted by the neighborhood; the student recruitment process, the composition of the student population, and the construction timeline. Written communication in opposition to the matter (petition) was submitted by resident, Tammy Russell. Chair McLouhglin opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the matter.  Bill Gunstream, representative of the Church of the Nazerine, spoke in support of the matter; has developed a good working relationship with staff at Ednovate; school is good asset to the community.  Asim Saltan spoke in opposition to the matter; concerned with traffic congestion and noise; site is not compatible with the neighborhood.  Mike Tardif spoke in support of the matter; good development opportunity for the neighborhood.  Blanca Alcaraz spoke in opposition; concerned with traffic congestion.  Steven Vincent spoke in support; current building is underutilized; good development opportunity for the neighborhood. There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. Commission generally agreed that traffic in the area will be an issue regardless of the building use; encouraged the school work with the community to resolve issues. Commissioner Mendoza is not in support of the matter due to the community’s concern with traffic congestion and traffic safety. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2018-5 to rezone property from Single-Family Residence (R-1) and Single-Family Residence/B- suffix (R-1B) to Arterial Commercial (C-5). 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2018-4 to allow a reduction in required street setbacks; A-4