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ATTACHMENT 3 DRAFT P12-1753, City of Pleasanton Application to amend Title 18 (Zoning) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to modify Chapter 18.08 (Definitions) and to add Chapter 18.105 (Cottage Food Operations) establishing a permit process and performance standards for home- based food production and sales in residences. Natalie Amos presented the staff report and described the scope and key elements of the proposal. Acting Chair Blank commented that the new State law is so poorly worded, noting that food and food products allowed to be produced at cottage food operations include baked goods without cream ... such as breads. He requested clarification whether custard or filling is allowed. Ms. Amos said no. Acting Chair Blank continued that breads are allowed. Ms. Amos said yes. She explained that the State defined what food is allowed and that it is prepared by an enterprise within the registered or permitted space or area of the home or apartment or multi-family housing where the individual operates. She added that staff is proposing to add this type of use in the Pleasanton Municipal Code, including the lists of performance standards in terms of spacing, which would be similar to large family home daycares where these facilities are to be at least there 300 feet apart for single-family homes and only one within each building for apartment complexes. Ms. Amos stated that the proposed parking requirements include one parking space for either garage or carport and the driveway, as well as parking for any employees, for single-family homes, and whatever the designated parking space is for apartment buildings. She added that on-street parking spaces can be used for deliveries or pick-up of any cottage food being purchased from the premises, and for those with no garages, staff is proposing loading hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends. Ms. Amos continued that the noise requirement would be consistent with what is already in place per the Municipal Code. She stated that the size of the facility would be based on the lesser of two options: 30 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit excluding the garage area, or the area permitted by Alameda County Environmental Health Food and Safety Division. She added that the terms of occupancy would be what are required by the Building Code, and any internal changes, such as moving walls, would require a building permit. She indicated that staff is also proposing to prohibit signage, outdoor sales, and dining at the facility. DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 11/28/2012 Page 1 of 2