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Commissioner Wheeler noted that people used to do this babysitting in their homes, but then the state started regulating this and adding rules and turned it into some type of business, and now the push is to move them into commercial districts. He felt babysitting is babysitting no matter what you call it. Commissioner Wheeler continued that he drives by at least two day care centers every day at peak hours and has never noticed a traffic problem nor seen the children outside where they are visible. If there wasn't a sign, you wouldn't know thy were child care centers. Commissioner Bowman did not feel designating certain districts for such centers would work. Actually, she felt this particular place is a perfect location with a big house and a very large yard. Commissioner Bird also did not believe we can force these centers to go into commercial districts. We are trying to provide child care for the children of parents who have to work, and he felt the way we have it with special exception where these can be in certain neighborhoods under certain controlled situations is the best way. In continuing discussion re site plans, etc., it was noted this is an existing building, and Director Keating advised they have met all the criteria once they have met the conditions re the intersection. Commissioner Bowman understood that we can approve this with the proviso there wilt be no C.O. issued until the traffic condi- tions are met, and that was confirmed. Commissioner Eggert commented that what concerns her is that she does not want just a Tight to go up there. Engineer Orr advised that their report found that just by installing a signal, the level of service would be brought up to "A", but putting in a left turn lane also would be much better. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. 47 INAY 19 1987 BOOK