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1 �� Mumm Day Care Center SPU 6-89 Page -5- D. Letter (not dated) from Doug and Cindy Hensel. The letter writer submitted that their children use the day care center. They submitted that they use the driveway because it is the safest place to get the children from the car to the facility. She contended that Beverly Lane is populated with "a lot of traffic" and the safety of small children may be impacted. D. Letter dated October 12, 1989, from Valerie Kittleson. The letter writer submitted that her children are dropped off at the day care center. She submitted that traffic at pick up and drop off is at a minimum. E. Letter dated October 18, 1989 from Cindy Palmer. The letter writer submitted that her daughter attends the day care center. She stated that she uses the driveway because it is safer to do it than to park on the street. She submitted that the safety of her daughter is enhanced by the use of the driveway. 19. At the hearing an attorney for an opponent to the Special Property Use Permit submitted a letter of opposition on behalf of his client, Gloria Shapley. Drew Nielsen stated in his letter that his client opposes the application for a number of reasons. He indicated that because the residence on-site is vacant in the evening, no one resides in the premises. He submitted that the Applicants, Patricia and David Mumm, live at another house and the primary use of the subject property is commercial and not residential. He submitted that the commercial use of the property is inconsistent with the residential zoned designation. In addition, Mr. Nielsen submitted that the property is "in an unkempt condition". He submitted photos which he claimed depicted the unkempt condition of the front yard and rear yard of the property and the poor maintenance of the facility. In addition, the witness submitted that traffic on the driveway creates problems for his clients in the early morning hours. 20. At the hearing testimony was received from various witnesses. A summary of the testimony is as follows: A. Drew Nielsen - The witness, attorney for Gloria Shapley, submitted that the use the subject property as a mini day care center is not compatible with the residential nature of the surrounding properties. The day care use impacts the residents on the other properties because of the noise and condition of the property. The witness also submitted that the use is commercial and not consistent with the residential uses in the area. 7 ..,t