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cheerleading and gymnastic training facility, all of which were businesses required to secure <br /> conditional use permits to be located in the Park. The proposed use would be in keeping with <br /> these uses. <br /> When the proposed use is educational, instructional, recreational, or daycare, staff evaluates <br /> how that use integrates into surrounding uses. Staff is cautious about adjacent uses, knowing <br /> that although the existing business neighbors may not have an issue, future tenants may. This <br /> business park was primarily designed for light-industrial uses, and on several occasions, <br /> tenants have questioned whether having uses geared to children in such close proximity to <br /> construction, manufacturing and other industrial uses is a good idea. In staff's evaluation, this <br /> use is compatible with the other uses in the Valley Business Park. Furthermore, the subject <br /> site and building that they are proposing to occupy is unique in that it is an "office" building <br /> (i.e., no roll-up with large warehouse areas) that can better accommodate trade schools, office <br /> uses, daycares, etc. The site is also separated from the other "industrial" buildings. In the <br /> past, the Planning Commission has granted Conditional Use Permits to the two buildings <br /> (1020 and 1024 Serpentine Lane) for schools and child-related services (i.e., Longshore <br /> Tutoring Center, Child Links, and Enrichment Education Center— Montessori School). To <br /> staff's knowledge, those uses did not create any safety concerns or impacts within the Park or <br /> to adjacent uses. <br /> Valley Business Park CC&R's <br /> Section 3.2.2 Neighborhood and Support Commercial Use (n)(1) of the CC&R's states that <br /> daycare centers are conditionally allowed if approved by the Architectural Review Board. As <br /> stated above, the Architectural Review Board has indicated that it will not approve the <br /> applicant's requested use. Notwithstanding the Architectural Board's rejection, planning staff <br /> must evaluate the application before in accordance with the standards set forth in the <br /> municipal code and on the basis of its merit and conformance with the applicable requirements <br /> of the approved PUD development plan. Pleasanton Municipal Code section 18.04.030(B) <br /> makes clear that the City's zoning laws are not intended to interfere with or override any deed <br /> restriction, covenant, or other private agreement except in cases where the City's Code <br /> imposes a greater restriction on use of the land than does the deed restriction or other private <br /> agreement (in which case our zoning code will control). The City shall apply its zoning laws <br /> notwithstanding the fact that the code may contradict a covenant, deed restriction or private <br /> agreement. <br /> Staff believes that the proposed use is appropriate for the subject site and Valley Business <br /> Park. The use will be operating during the summer months only and is located within a <br /> building that has office-related uses. Furthermore, the subject building and parcel is unique in <br /> that the site and building are less likely to accommodate true industrial uses (i.e., no roll-up <br /> doors for large truck deliveries). Allowing the center within Valley Business Park is <br /> permissible, subject to Conditional Use Permit approval, under the PMC. Staff, therefore, <br /> supports the application for this reason. Staff notes that City approval for the use does not <br /> invalidate the Park's CC&R's. If a party believes that this use is in conflict with the CC&R's for <br /> the Park, then that party may bring private legal action and obtain a determination from the <br /> Court. <br /> PCUP-296, Summer Time Learning Center Planning Commission <br /> 6of10 <br />