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• THE CITY OF November 18, 2005 Fred Schwartz Board President Pleasanton Masonic Center 3370 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 Dear Mr. Schwartz, LEASANTON. This letter is in response to your inquiry concerning a desire the Mason's to allow catering activities within the Masonic Center. The Pleasanton Masonic Center, Alisal Lodge No. 321, was approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 1977 (UP-7743). 3). As stated in the staff report prepared for the Planning Commission at that time, in addition to the regular lodge meetings, the lodge building is commonly rented for non - lodge functions such as wedding receptions, parties, etc. As such, the lodge building is equipped with a commercial kitchen servicing various events within the building as needed. This commercial kitchen has been used by catering businesses in conjunction with on -site events. Staff does not see any conflict with the approved conditional use permit if this commercial kitchen is used by outside caterers with or without an on-site event, provided that the catering activities do not create a nuisance to the surrounding residential neighborhood . and that no food is sold or consumed without an on -site event. In other words, the use of the commercial kitchen by outside caterers cannot change the lodge to an eatery without prior City approval. In addition to ensure all activities within the lodge comply with UP- 77 -13, staff encourages that the Masons continue sharing a monthly calendar with St. Clare's Episcopal Church as along as the two facilities share the parking lot. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (925) 931 -5615, or via email: jsoo@ci.oleasantcm.ca.us Sincerely, envy Soo Associate Planner P. 0. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566 -0802 200 Old Bernal Avenue Planning & Community Development 0925) 931 5600 Fax: 931 -5483 Building Inspection 9251 931.330 Fax 93I.3478 Utility Billing' 19251 931-5425 Fax: 931 3485 Business license 03251 931-5440 Fax: 931.5485