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VALENCIA RESIDENTS PETITION TO REJECT LARGE F AMIL Y DA YCARE AT ADDRESS: 5276 GENOVESIO DRIVE April 26, 2005 In Re: 5276 Genovesio Drive-Daycare proposal Dear Valencia Neighbors: As many of you know, the residents of 5276 Genovesio Drive have submitted a proposal to Pleasanton to operate a "large family daycare." If approved, this daycare is allowed to have up to 14 children in its care. There are many reasons why you as a homeowner should object to the approval of this daycare. Below is a summary ofthe possible consequences if this daycare is allowed to operate in this neighborhood. This daycare will affect your family's safety and overall quality of life. Please read the summary below. If you agree that the daycare should be denied to operate based on what is stated below, please sign the petition at the end of this letter. I. Location of Home- 5276 Genovesio is located immediately on the right after a blind right turn from Appian to Genovesio. This blind turn poses a great danger to anyone on the street, ie cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. When you add parents who are rushing to pick up their children so they don't incur an expensive late fee or become late for work, this blind turn becomes even more dangerous. These streets are narrow and when vehicles are parked on either side of this blind turn, the risks become even greater. 2. Exits/Entrance-Since this house is located at near the corner of Appian and Genovesio,the most efficient way to exit is to make a 3-point turn. The combination of a blind turn, cars making 3-point turns and narrow streets are three elements that enhance the potential for traffic accidents. With up to 28 drop-offs/pick-ups during the day, each parent must maneuver themselves through a blind turn, drop-off/pick-up their child, and make a 3-point turn in a narrow street. Cars parked in the street make this exercise even more difficult. These 3-point turns may also cause traffic congestion from either direction, while cars wait for them to cornplete their turn. This also blocks the driveway and exit/entrance for many residents. 3. . Emergency Red Curbs-There is a red curb approximately 10 feet in length right before the residence. There should never be a car parked in this area unless it is an emergency vehicle (police/fire/ambulance). The red curb is there for everyone's safety should an emergency arise in the neighborhood. The red curb also poses a danger of an increased blind spot should someone