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PlanningBoard | 2015-09-28 | 5 | Joseph Anakata, a parent, said they ride a bike to school and want to be part of this neighborhood. Karen Bey, a neighbor, said she supports the school. She said she was surprised and kind of ashamed to hear about the opposition. Mike Allen, a neighbor, said he believes the parents' intentions. He said he is opposed to the commercialization of a residential street in Alameda. He said he is opposed to the use permit. Lee Tom, a neighbor, said he is opposed to the use permit. He showed a short video of traffic patterns on the street. He said many children walk and bike on Taylor to and from the nearby schools. Steven Levy, a neighbor, said he is opposed to the application to run a commercial business on the residential street. He said the parking space at the residence does not meet the minimum dimensions to qualify. He said the block is residentially zoned, not for commercial use. He said neighborhood character would be changed and property values could dip. Mary Levy, a neighbor, said she is opposed to the use permit. She said the proposal would change neighborhood character. She said there would be safety problems associated with the use. Joan MacGuire, a neighbor, said the location is not viable and she is concerned about the safety of the students and staff. She said the use of the church parking will create a traffic snag on Palace Ct. where she lives. Karen Potesta, a neighbor, said she does not think 508 Taylor is the best place for the school. She read a letter from another neighbor, who is also opposed to the use permit. She said there are safety and nuisance threats that could occur with the school. Lis Cox, a neighbor, said she is opposed to the use permit. She said children using the sidewalk are in danger from people backing out of their driveways. She said the applicant did not do her due diligence when selecting a site for the school. Ida Oberman, a neighbor, said she is opposed to the use permit. She said there is a safety issue. She said she founded a charter elementary school in Oakland and spent years selecting the right site. Nancy Bonnell, a neighbor, said there is a serious parking issue on the street and it is important for her to be able to park close to her home. Page 5 of 9 Approved Minutes September 28, 2015 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2015-09-28.pdf |