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pI~4)3/pCUP-14. Tri-Vallev Ob-Gvn Medical Groun. Inc. ~Vlichael Bieecker. MD ~pd Beth Haber. CNM) Application to consider an amendment to Chapter 18.44 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (Commercial Distxict) to make birthing centers conditionally permitted uses in the Central Commercial Districts. The applicants are also applying for a conditional use permit to operate a birthing center at 4441 Railroad Avenues. Zoning for the property is Central Commercial (C-C), Downtown Revitalization District. Mr. Plucker referenced a staffreport dated June 14, 2000 and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, site and project description, operation of the center, and noise and parking issues. Mr. Plucker noted there will be an extra condition that the conditional use permit is contingent on the rezoning action being approved. In conclusion, he noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission recommend approval of Case PRZ-03/PCUP-14 to the City Council by recommending approval of Case PRZ-03 as shown on Exhibit C, making the required Conditional Use Permit findings as listed in the staff report; and approve Case PCUP-14 subject to the conditions listed in the attached Exhibit "B." Discussion ensued relating to whether additional visitors to the birthing center can be limited, the necessity of Condition No. 8, and whether pediatricians will visit the birthing center. Mr. Plucker noted that in relation to Condition No. 8, staff was attempting to be pro-active on issues that may be of concern to the Commission and the neighborhood. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Beah Jaber, Certified Nurse Midwife, noted that large numbers of family members are not present at the csmter due to the mother and child being released within four to six hours of birth and with the birthing center being an intimate setting. She noted that pediatricians visit every child prior to the mother and child being discharged. In response to an inquiry by the Commission, Ms. Jaber stated that the noise from the fire station and adjacent park have not had an impact on the clients. Dr. Howard Long, concerned citizen, requested that the Commission eliminate Conditions 3, 7, and 8 and noted that in his medical practice, no occupancy problems or parking problems have arisen. Further, Dr. Long stated that this business is a valuable asset to the community. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued relating to Condition Nos. 3, 7, and 8, providing a "loading area" in front of the business, patients parking in the driveway for situations, and conducting additional classes at the facility. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Les Layer, property owner, commented on the alternative accessibility provision for the Uniform Building Code relating to handicapH:~l ramps. Ms. Seto noted that the Building Code does allow fol' alternative accessibility provisions. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2000 Page 6