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City Council Meeting September 7, 2000 Page 10 On a question by Councilman Carter regarding the Specific Use, City Attorney Schenk explained that is a Specific Use and any other use would have to be reviewed by the City Council unless it is a use permitted as a matter of right in the zoned area. Ella Sugg, 625 32nd N. E., came forward stating that she is definitely against a daycare or nursery at 525 32nd N. E. Street. Ms. Sugg said public safety is a serious concern and it can not be overlooked. Ms. Sugg also pointed out that the additional traffic would create a safety hazard. Tony Ballard, 710 32nd Street N. E., appeared before the City Council stating that he was not in favor of the zoning change to establish a daycare facility in his neighborhood, and discussed the traffic and safety factor. Desiree Ballard, 710 32nd Street N. E., also appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Ballard said they had just purchased the house at 710 32na N. E., which is a nice residential area and they plan to live there for a long time. Ms. Ballard said she was very much against this zoning change that will allow a daycare facility into the neighborhood. Ms. Ballard said she could see many problems and one is traffic as there is not much driveway space and parents and employees would have to park on the street when dropping off children ,causing congestion in the area. Ms. Ballard said she has experienced traffic jams when taking her children to a daycare center and to schooL Ms. Ballard said her feelings are that the streets cannot handle the traffic, and by having to use other residents driveways, that is saying that their driveway and house are not large enough deal with the facility that they are asking for. Sherman Newberry, Route 2, Box 92, came forward stating that Councilman Carter addressed something when he asked if there were any specific rules or regulations opposing a group daycare, not a daycare facility. He asked if she has to have a specific use permit to do that, or does she have to have a specific use permit for a business.