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PlanningBoard | 2015-09-28 | 2 | Staff Member Sablan explained the details of the arrangement with St. Barnabus for at least two spaces. Board Member Mitchell asked for further clarification of the off site parking availability and use. Staff Member Thomas explained that the conditions focused on drop off and pick up rather than for staff parking. Board Member Sullivan asked where the bus stop was. She also asked about the legal difference between a private school and large family daycare. Staff Member Sablan said the bus stops were on Webster which is 1-2 blocks away. He also outlined the state licensing requirements of family daycares and that schools require a local use permit. Board Member Köster asked if there were any plans for physical improvements that could open up access to the obstructed driveway. Staff Member Thomas said that he is unaware of any plans and that the bay window protruding into the narrow driveway would make it very hard to open up the driveway. Board Member Burton made a motion to limit public comment to three minutes per speaker. Board Member Henneberry seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. Board Member Köster opened the public hearing. Catherine Cook, the applicant, gave a presentation. She said the school specializes in highly gifted children with learning differences. She said these are not typical parents, and they have a large interest in not jeopardizing the school's use permit. She said they are on board with the staff recommendations. She summarized the difficult position the state and local licensing hurdles have created for their students. Beth Walters said she has known and worked with the applicant and urged the board to approve the application. Sarah Berry, a parent, says her son believes that the school is the only one that gets him. Pradeep Madhavarapu, a parent, tried four schools that did not help his son. He said the Da Vinci school is the only one that has helped. Cheryl Bowersox, a parent, said her daughter struggled in public school and that public schools are not equipped to help her. She said her daughter had never been so Page 2 of 9 Approved Minutes September 28, 2015 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2015-09-28.pdf |