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Commissioner Cribb asked for clarification regarding how late the noise occurred and on what days of the week. Mr. Ronksley advised him that it has been as late as 11:00 and is mostly on the weekends. Roberta Scherbarte addressed the Commission and stated that she felt that it would be beneficial to have the school located at the church. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. ' Commissioner Doughty asked Ms. Amerson for clarification regarding the funds put on deposit for traffic mitigation and was advised that it was only for traffic mitigation on the public streets. Commissioner Cribb asked if there were any possible restrictions that could be imposed that would mitigate the noise and traffic issues raised. Commissioner Doughty asked if the services could be moved up and closed earlier to cure the noise issue. Mr. Kohler responded that he did not feel that would minimize the noise and they are doing everything they can. Commissioner Doughty responded that if these services were moved up it might assist the neighborhood. Commissioner Verino noted that the neighborhood would be dealing with noise on a daily basis. She suggested that additional discussion with the neighborhood should be held. Commissioner Nalle stated that the church had brought a similar issue before the Commission several years ago and the noise was an issue at that time. He noted that a traffic study needs to be done at this time regardless of how many children are initially enrolled and questioned why the play yard had not been placed nearer the west side where it would be farther from the residents. Pastor Kohler responded that traffic flow when dropping children off had prompted the placement. Commissioner Nalle advised the applicant again to contact his previous traffic consultant. Jeffry Rice asked if it would be possible to approve the item with conditions that staff work with the applicant to create an appropriate fence design and direct traffic out to Santa Clara Street only. This would address the primary issues and allow the school to open on time. Chairman Mondo questioned whether it was appropriate give this discretion to staff. Chris Norman responded that was up to the Commission to decide. Commissioner Cribb stated that he would not support this at all unless he was satisfied that the noise issue was mitigated. Commissioner Nalle stated that the school could wait to open without a severe impact. Commissioner Leo stated that the item needed to be continued to resolve the noise issues. Motion to: Continue item to September 10, 2001 to coordinate with the adjacent neighbors and determine if there is a better location for the play yard. MOTION: Verino SECOND: Nalle AYES: Cribb, Doughty, Leo, Mondo, Nalle Verino (6) NOES: ABSENT: Richardson (1) ABSTENTION: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 August 27, 2001