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2 <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 11, 2019 <br />• Robin Owens <br /> <br />*Approximately 500 letters of support were submitted by the applicant during the meeting. <br /> <br />The applicant spoke in support of the matter. <br /> <br />Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. <br /> <br />The following individual spoke in opposition: <br /> <br />• Graciela Rubacalva Donley: Opined that a school should not be located in an <br />industrial area. Expressed concern for the safety of the students as there are many <br />heavy duty vehicles that frequently pass through the area. Also concerned with the <br />shortage of parking. <br /> <br />The following individuals spoke in support of the project: <br /> <br />• Don Wilson, Superintendent: Addressed the comment regarding student safety; <br />safety is a priority and their traffic plan addresses the concerns. <br /> <br />• Collin Felch, Principal: Addressed the comment regarding student safety; students <br />will be supervised to ensure safety during pick-up and drop-off; the proposed <br />expansion will increase student safety as students will be able to access each end of <br />the campus without leaving the building. <br /> <br />• Elizabeth March, Teacher: There is a lack of space and the proposed expansion will <br />benefit the students. <br /> <br />• Kendra Lubin, Student: Expansion will benefit the students. <br /> <br />• Nancy Gomez, Parent: Expansion will benefit the students. <br /> <br />There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nguyen motioned to approve the matter as recommended and it was <br />seconded by Commissioner Contreras-Leo. Further discussion ensued prior to voting. It was <br />agreed that the proposed project meets code requirements relating to parking, however, <br />concern was expressed regarding public comments stating that there is a parking shortage; <br />permit parking and other parking assignments were suggested. Concern was especially <br />expressed regarding overall student safety. The applicant addressed the safety concerns; <br />indicated that they have a safety plan in place. Commission expressed disappointment with <br />not being able to review the plan beforehand. It was requested that a condition be added to <br />the Ordinance requiring the school to submit a traffic and safety plan prior to permit <br />issuance, and parking assignments be clarified. Commissioner Nguyen accepted the <br />amendment to the motion. <br /> <br />MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning <br />Ordinance Amendment No. 2019-01 with the added condition that the school shall