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nonconforming uses lose their "nonconforming status." The proposed language <br /> for financial institutions extends this time frame in recognition of the specialized <br /> investment that may have been made in these locations (e.g. vaults, reinforced <br /> walls, etc.). As an alternative, the City Council could elect to further extend this <br /> protection of non-conforming uses in the ordinance to, for example, a period of <br /> one year, or any other timeframe they consider appropriate. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Mr. Peter MacDonald submitted an email to the Planning Commission, conveying his <br /> opposition to the proposed changes since they would result in additional regulation and <br /> requirements. Mr. MacDonald's email is attached to this report as Attachment 3. <br /> The Pleasanton Downtown Association Board discussed the code amendment at their <br /> meeting on February 14, 2012, and voted to support the proposed code amendment. <br /> The Economic Vitality Committee will review the code amendment on March 15, 2012, <br /> and staff will inform the City Council of any comments. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT <br /> This project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) <br /> pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), as it has been determined that the ordinance will not <br /> cause a significant negative effect on the environment. <br /> Submitted By: Approve y: <br /> Brian Do an Nelson Fialho <br /> Director of City Manager <br /> Community Development <br /> Attachments: <br /> 1. Draft Ordinance with Exhibit A, Proposed Code Amendments to Chapter 18.44 of <br /> the Pleasanton Municipal Code <br /> 2. Map Showing Downtown Revitalization District and Existing Financial Institutions <br /> 3. Email correspondence from Mr. Peter MacDonald dated February 22, 2012 <br /> 4. February 22, 2012, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />