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Carol Lubin, owner of the property, stated that she has owned the property since 1991. She <br /> stated that when she purchased the business for the secretarial service, she had 90 employees. <br /> She stated that as technology increased, employees were able to work from home, which left a <br /> lot of the building empty. She stated that a daycare was an allowed use when she purchased the <br /> property and that is what she created. She stated that they have been good neighbors. She noted <br /> that a neighboring property owner was using part of her property as a turnaround for their garage <br /> and therefore she gave the property owner the necessary property to allow that activity on their <br /> property. She stated that there have only been three businesses on the site, the secretarial site, <br /> the daycare, and the café. She stated that the café and the daycare was expanded. She stated that <br /> additional space may be allotted to the daycare to allow for an indoor play area. She referenced <br /> a drug deal that was mentioned in the parking lot. She noted that the activity was noticed by <br /> staff and police were alerted to resolve the situation. She estimated that 75 people are employed <br /> between the secretarial site and daycare and they have been good neighbors. She stated that she <br /> was surprised by the comments tonight as she has allowed for a resident to have parking in her <br /> lot for an event at their home. She noted that if there have been issues, using the example of a <br /> trash enclosure tipping over, it is immediately resolved. She believed that the business has added <br /> character to the area and the property is maintained well. She stated that perhaps in the future <br /> she would think of adding a café as she believes that would be a good fit for the neighborhood. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau thanked her for her comments. He noted that the comments tonight <br /> have seemed to support the existing use. He stated that it seems that the Council would like to <br /> allow for additional discussions on how to put the next layer of protection in place. <br /> Ms. Lubin stated that the church previously owned the property and paid zero property taxes. <br /> She stated that she has paid property taxes and the amount of property taxes has increased as the <br /> daycare use expanded. <br /> Justin Jackson, 5950 158th Lane, referenced the cut-through traffic that happens in the <br /> neighborhood on 157th. He stated that he is already concerned with traffic in his neighborhood <br /> and increased traffic that would occur. He believed that additional traffic control should be <br /> placed in the neighborhood to protect the existing residents as well as no cut through traffic <br /> concerns. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau acknowledged the concern from the resident on the road conditions <br /> and safety concerns. He encouraged Mr. Jackson to learn more about what the City is doing <br /> towards road construction, maintenance, and reconstruction. He stated that the Council has spent <br /> a lot of time developing the plans for the roads as that was an issue that had not been planned for <br /> appropriately in the past. <br /> Mr. Jackson asked if this zoning would apply only to this parcel, or whether it would apply <br /> throughout the community. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that this parcel would be the first of the zoning <br /> district and confirmed that there could be a few other parcels throughout the community that <br /> could be a fit but noted that it would be sparsely used. <br /> City Council/August 28,2018 <br /> Page 11 of 23 <br />