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In February 2008, Michael and Darlene Miller, residents at 5903 Bryce Canyon Court, contacted the City's Code Enforcement Division stating that the Lodge was causing disturbances to the surrounding residential neighborhood. The Millers pointed out that since the installation of the improvements associated with the rear door, the patio pad, the fence, and the landscaping, the rear yard is being used for functions at the Lodge. As such, they have reported that noise generated at the Lodge has exceeded the noise levels allowed by the Pleasanton Municipal Code. The Millers stated that they do not believe that the rear yard area of the Lodge was intended to be used for any activities other than for a future parking lot. They believe that the installation of the rear door should not have been allowed, as the approval of the original use permit discussed having activities be focused to the south side of the Lodge site. Staff has discussed these concems with the Millers on several occasions. The Millers have documented several of the events in materials provided in Exhibit G. Since staff has been in contact with the Masons to address the nuisance issues at the Lodge, several incidents have occurred at the Lodge that have prompted staffs decision to bring this Conditional Use Permit before the Commission for reconsideration. Since January 1, 2008, a total of 47 non -Lodge associated events were held at the Lodge. The majority of these events were private activities with an attendance ranging from 50 to 150 persons. In the most recent eight months, the Lodge has been rented for parties that were advertised on MySpace.com and on the radio, and an admission fee has been charged. These parties were held past 12:00 midnight, and they attracted crowds of several hundred people. Incidents of disorderly conduct were reported and enforced as described below. On May 31, 2008, an event was hosted by Allstars Entertainment. The Pleasanton Police Department received calls that a gun shot(s) was fired at the Lodge. Pleasanton Police encountered a crowd of more than 100 people in the parking lot. This and several other events are documented in Police logs provided in Exhibit H. On December 18, 2008, staff became aware that a "Naughty or Nice" teen event, hosted by a promoter (Club Metro), would be held at the Lodge on December 19, 2008. On December 19, 2008, staff met with the Masons' representatives and advised them to consider cancelling the event, or staff would initiate public hearing process to consider amendments to the existing Conditional Use Permit. Despite staffs notification, the party went on as scheduled. Approximately 500 teenagers attended. Calls for disturbance were received by the Police Department (Please see Exhibit H). On January 18, 2009, the same promoter hosted another event, a 'White Party." This party was advertised on MySpace.com and Wild 94.9, and through the distribution of flyers. The party provided music by several DJ's, and tickets were sold in advance and were purchased at the door. The promoter employed on -site security to manage the crowd. A crowd in excess of 600 people attended the party. The line to get into the event wrapped around the Lodge building and then through the parking lot. Several UP- 77 -13, Pleasanton Masonic Lodge Planning Commission -5-