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WIS in the methodology is eliminated from the definition; Definition of ridges and ridgelines — Option 2; Manufactured slopes exceeding 25% grade — Option 2, with an additional provision allowing the evaluation of each situation on a case by case basis through the public review process; Streets and roadways — Option 2, as amended by Councilmember McGovern. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 1. Public Hearing: P11-0824/P12-0798, City of Pleasanton — Consider the Draft Downtown Hospitality Guidelines for commercial businesses and special events within the Downtown Specific Plan Area (Downtown) and related Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) amendments, including the creation of new hospitality districts and new hour, noise, and operation requirements for hospitality uses Downtown; and a City-wide PMC amendment changing when restaurants serving alcohol must apply for a Conditional Use Permit, and for the preparation of a Negative Declaration Director of Economic Development Ott presented the staff report, stating that in October 2011 the Council approved an 11-member Downtown Hospitality Guidelines (DHG) Task Force to develop a set of hospitality guidelines for entertainment, music and special events that would address key elements in creating a positive and responsible environment for downtown vitality. The Task Force was comprised of two Planning Commission members, two Council members, two Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) board members, and five at large residents. They met over a period of nine months in a very open and inclusive public process that incorporated participation from residents, downtown property owners, business owners, members of the Economic Vitality Committee (EVC) and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce. The DHG Task Force recommended a set of draft guidelines, which passed by a 6-5 vote at its meeting on May 31, 2011. Key concepts of the guidelines include the designation of downtown hospitality areas, incorporation of a good neighbor policy, a notification and disclosure process, commercial guidelines around entertainment, music and bars, and guidance surrounding special events. These guidelines are envisioned to be a good fit for most, certainly not all, businesses in the downtown and those wanting something different that what is described in the guidelines would always be welcome to apply for such through the City's regular review process. Ms. Ott noted that staff's recommendation differs slightly from the guidelines approved by the Task Force and do also include certain recommendations by the Planning Commission. Ms. Ott presented a map of the proposed Downtown Hospitality Area, which is ultimately defined by a central core area with more intensified use and a transition area that serves as a buffer between the downtown and adjacent residences. She noted again that staff's recommendation differs from that of the Task Force and essentially increases the transition area along Peters Avenue to the depth of two properties. Staff feels this amendment strikes an appropriate balance between encouraging downtown vitality and preserving the quality of life for residents who live in and around the downtown area. She reviewed the following key elements of the commercial guidelines: • Create a new use category (special downtown accessory entertainment use) that would allow occasional music or entertainment as a permitted use; • Increase noise standards in the core area from 70 to 74 decibels from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; • Decrease noise standards in the transition area from 70 to 60 decibels from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.; 7