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Mr. Dolan stated that staff supported the elimination of Item F. Ms. Harryman stated that Item F is a catch-all and is not needed if Items A-E and G were met. Commissioner Blank suggested that Item G be modified by adding the word “vibration” after “visually, audibly….” Ms. Harryman stated that it could be done. Commissioner Blank stated that he could not support the recommendation if it were not optional. He added that it makes no sense to require an author who writes a book to have a business license. Commissioner O’Connor noted that there are many people with home businesses who do not have a business license. Commissioner Narum moved to find that the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Pleasanton Municipal Code are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and to recommend approval of PRZ-46 as shown in Exhibit A of the staff report, with modifications to Section 18.104.030 as follows: Delete Item F; and Add the words “ or vibrations” after “by smell” under Item G. Chair Pearce seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Narum, Pearce, and Pentin. NOES: Commissioners Blank and O’Connor ABSTAIN: None. RECUSED: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Olson. Resolution No. PC-2009-44 recommending approval of PRZ-46 was entered and adopted as motioned. Commissioner Blank stated that the reason for his opposition is that he does not believe the ordinance takes into account the reality of the way the Internet and Internet access changes how people make a living in their spare time. He added that he believes requiring a business license of those people who occasionally sell on eBay or of retired individuals who wish to work on their memoirs and then sell them is a gross abuse of that process. Commissioner O’Connor concurred. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 18, 2009 Page 21 of 25