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project and was going to put it on the north end. At that time she gave them ten feet all along their property line because she thought it was the right thing to do. She talked to them about the daycare and deli, and they were fine with it. They were anxious to get that ten feet. When the Abendroth's came to the Planning Commission meeting she thought they were there to support it. They were fully informed when she gave them that ten feet of property of her intentions. She does not understand the intent for doing this now. Ms. Abendroth stated they really appreciate Ms. Lublin giving them the ten feet, but they could have changed that if she had wanted to push the issue. Regarding the daycare, this is in a walking area, so the children at the daycare would have to either walk from there or be bussed from there, which she believes is an additional $200 per child. That might stop people from coming to her daycare. Mayor Gamec indicated there are conditions in the conditional use permit that allow the daycare. The deli and the expansion are what is being considered tonight. Ms. Abendroth stated she would have no problem with that; it is the expansion and the number of children they are bringing in. She has no objection to a daycare, but the size of it is getting out of hand to her. Mayor Gamec stated this is regulated by the State or County. The City could limit it, but generally they go with the State or County regulations based on the capacity for fire, etc. Ms. Abendroth indicated her understanding is that the City can zone the property and allow the building, but the rest of it is up to the State. Mayor Gamec replied that is correct as far as regulating the daycare. Ms. Abendroth questioned if this is becoming a commercial property. Mayor Gamec replied this is under a conditional use permit as a permitted use due to it being a church at one time. Ms. Abendroth stated she does not remember ever agreeing to anything as far as the daycare goes. Mr. Louis Abendroth, 15810 Sodium Street NW, stated this was brought before the Planning Commission, and the first thing the Chairman said was that he lived in that neighborhood and would like the deli where he can go by every morning and stop for a cup of coffee. Mr. Abendroth stated he was defeated before starting; the Chairman was in favor of this. He requested clarification on the deli and the number of tables and chairs that will be allowed. He stated at one time Ms. Lublin said she would have a deli and will have trucks to deliver to the surrounding stores. City Council / July 24, 2007 Page 12 of 19