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THE CITY OF November 18, 2005 pLEASANTON. Fred Schwartz Board President Pleasanton Masonic Center 3370 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 Dear Mr. Schwartz, 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- 77 -13). 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 conunercial 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: j soota)ci.oleasanton.ca.us Sincerely, Ov V enny Soo Associate Planner P. O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566 -0802 200 Old Bernal Avenue Planning & Community Development '1251 931.5600 fax '311.1483 Building Inspection 925, `131.33011 Fax 931 1476 Utility Billing "72 51 931 •54 y5 Fix. 931 1185 Business license 192?; 93? 5440 I ax 931.,18;