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WHEREAS , WHEREAS, different or previously unknown evidence was alleged to exist by applicant which could not have been pro- duced at the public hearing; and at the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council deliberated upon the application, the evidence presented and their own experience, and knowledge regarding the property in question; and the City Council was aware that findings permiting a conditional use permit must required by Section 2-11.08, Ordinance Code; and specifically be made, as Chapter 2, Title II of the WHEREAS, the City Council could not make the required findings for approval since sufficient justification had not been presented for converting and expanding the exist- ing noncomforming use into an approved conditional use. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The appeal by Grafco Petroleum from an adverse decision by the Planning Commission regarding UP-75-24 is denied. Section 2. The contents of Planning Commission Resolution 75-1366 (attached hereto as Exhibit A) are incorporated herein by reference as the findings of the City Council. Section 3. The City Council further finds and determines that the proposed plans for modification to the site will not alleviate the traffic congestion problems at and adjacent to the site; the proposal will continue to perpetuate existing traffic problems, as well as con- tribute to a worsening of the situation. This deter- mination is based upon the proposed expansion of gaso- line pumps and dispensers beyond prior useage and the applicant's statement that the station would attract additional traffic to the downtown area. The City -2-