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a A concrete patio, with associated landscaping, was constructed to the north of the building. a A building permit was issued in June 2003 to remove the existing kitchen door and install a new double /French door on the north elevation (Exhibit G of Attachment 5). The double /French door was installed; however, the existing kitchen door was not removed. ▪ A fence was erected on the Hopyard Road side of the project site. ▪ Several accessory structures were placed on the property near the north and west sides of the building. Staff did not identify any City approvals for the installation of these accessory structures. Past Activities /Uses and Attempts at Reconciliation The following list summarizes activities that have occurred at the Masonic Center that have raised the concern of the Millers and other neighbors, in addition to attempts to address these concerns. a Several zoning certificates for catering businesses have been approved by staff since the Masonic Center's initial operations. Based on the relatively modest size of the Masonic Center kitchen and number of catering staff, catering businesses were determined to be a use ancillary to the Masonic Center facility, and were allowed to use the commercial kitchen for food preparation, including food served on -site. a November 2005 -- A Masonic Center representative wrote staff a letter requesting that the existing catering business, A Tasteful Affair, be permitted to use the kitchen facility at the Masonic Center to prepare and distribute food on- and off-site. The letter also proposed to expand the existing rental activities (Exhibit E.b. of Attachment 5). Staff allowed the request provided that "the catering activities do not create a nuisance to the surrounding residential neighborhood" and that "all activities within the Masonic Center comply with UP- 77 -13." The request from the Masonic Center and staff's letter are attached as Exhibit E of Attachment 5. ▪ February 2008 -- Michael and Darlene Miller contacted the City's Code Enforcement Division and raised the following concerns: • The Masonic Center's increased use of the open space area to the north of the building. • Noise generated at the Masonic Center. • The inconsistency of the double /French door on the north side of the building with previous approvals. a May 31, 2008 -- An event was hosted by Allstars Entertainment, an event promoter, at the Masonic Center. The Pleasanton Police Department received calls that a gunshot(s) was fired at the Masonic Center. Pleasanton Police encountered a crowd of more than 100 people gathered in the parking lot. a December 18, 2008 -- Staff became aware that a "Naughty or Nice" teen event, hosted by a promoter (Club Metro), would be held at the Masonic Center on December 19, 2008. On December 19, 2008, staff met with the Masonic L Center's representatives and advised them to cancel the event. Despite staff's direction, the party went on as Page 4 of 13