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Chris Wieker, 442 South 112th, Lafayette, Director of the St. Louis Preschool, stated that as of approximately August 28 their playground facility at the annex was closed for remodeling, so they have not utilized the playground since then, but have been using the one across the street at 841 Grant, which was okayed by Social Services. Not using the playground has solved issue No. 3. Conceming the traffic circulation, No. 4, she sent a letter to all the staffofthe St. Louis Church, the elementary school, and the preschool asking the staff not to utilize parking (long term, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday) in front of the annex from the alley east of this center to the comer of Walnut and Grant directly in front of the center. She also sent a letter to the parents asking them only to use it for drop-offand pick-up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are also going to close the alley, so parents are not tempted to park in the alley. Howard opened the public comments calling for anyone wishing to speak on this item. David and Alicia Burrous, 924 Grant Avenue, Louisville, Colorado, stated that in February 1982, before the temporary preschool was in place, an appraisal of their property showed the value had decreased, because of several factors stemming directly from the operations of the church and church school. The appraiser specifically mentioned problems with noise, traffic, and parking. Because additional and excessive noise is generated by the temporary preschool facility, they feel certain that continued operation of the temporary preschool facility would further decrease their property value. Their subdivision is zoned R-L, which they do not feel the preschool fits. In their memo to the Planning Commission they outlined in detail specific incidents which show that the external effects of the current arrangement are not controlled, such as uncontrolled noise from the playground, which affects their privacy. The preschool set new rules, which weren't follow by the preschool workers. They did not feel that their private time on their own property should be restricted. He felt the additional traffic negatively impacts their property. Alicia stated that the petitioner indicated that the operation is a part-time preschool facility, but their observations are that it is a full-day daycare center. She commented that the hours of the facility are much longer than approved. The petitioner indicated on the original request for the Special Review Use that the children would be between the ages of three and five years old, but this summer many of the children seemed to be between nine and twelve, which was done without approval. They requested that City Council approve Resolution No. 55, Series 1994, without any further conditions than those listed. Howard called for any further comments. NONE Howard closed the public comments and called for Council questions or comments. Sisk asked if St. Louis was willing to comply with conditions 1 - 4. Weiker stated that they have already started implementing those. They also support carpooling. 13