i am a member of the bethany united methodist congregation. and i was on the faculty for the muldevan academy in sonoma. so, on three different levels i'm very familiar with what is proposed before us. i would just like to say that san francisco, it is my understanding that san francisco would like to be knowns as a family-friendly city and noe valley is a family community. so, before -- and i also would like to mention that the muldevane academy is an award winning school for safety. so, that is -- if that is a primary concern, that is addressed in the fact of their sterling record. but kathleen and myself did canvas the neighborhood. we went to farmers market. we talked to parents. and the need is very great. and for myself, it's a wonderful feeling that i am helping to fill the need of my community in providing a quality -- a quality school for the children in the neighborhood. so, it is my hope that you will approve this. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker. okay, seeing no further comment -- no public comment, public comment is closed.

i am the pastor at bethany united methodist church, sometimes secretary. that's how my name got on. i am so happy this day finally came. and then waiting for this hour and now it's come and my thank you to the people of item 12. thank you, thank you, thank you. [laughter] >>> we moved back into our building in july of last year. after being gone for three years in the mission, while we remodeled our 1907 building. and the coming home was wonderful. the community has welcomed us. and in the backs of our minds the whole time we were planning, what are we going to do with this building during the week? because the membership isn't there, but there's some great space. and, so, we did a lot of talking, a lot of thinking about what is the best use for this community and for us to be involved in. and we had a couple of different ideas, but the one that spoke to us the most was some kind of preschool, and we were very fortunate to get connected with the director of her academy in sonoma, and we went and we visited and we talked and we measured and we started the process of saying, let's see

providing less than 24-hour care for 15 or more and up to a maximum of 45 children at the bethany united methodist church, 12 70 sanchez street. and based upon the project sponsor's statement, the proposed child care facility will be allowed to accommodate up to a maximum 45 children. according to the total square feet of outdoor activity areas and the rest room capacity, the child care center general license and requirements of the state of california. the proposed child care facility would occupy the fellowship hall and the nursery within the church. these two spaces are not used during the weekdays by the church congregation. the proposed child care facility operating hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. mondays through fridays serving children from 2-1/2 years to 6 years old. five members will be staffed at the facility. and the children's dropping off and pick up hours are staggered . issues and considerations, the project will be a vital development that is both desirable and necessary for children not yet reaching school age in the noe valley neighborhood. there are no other child care faci