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juveniles were found sitting inside vehicles consuming alcoholic beverages and smoking marijuana. As many of these juveniles do not have a license to drive, the Pleasanton Police patrol officers located several intoxicated juveniles walking in the area while waiting for rides. As previously mentioned, the original use permit application did not specify what type of non -Lodge uses may or may not be allowed at the Lodge. The staff report mentioned that the Lodge building may be rented for non -Lodge functions. As such, it has become difficult to determine that the above - listed uses are a violation of the Conditional Use Permit. However, from staff's perspective, it appears the uses described above are beyond the scope of the original use permit approval. Calendar Issues It has been brought to staffs attention that the Masons have not shared their event calendar with St. Clare's Episcopal Church for the last six to eight months. Specifically, last December, the Church had to cancel its holiday evening preschool program when it learned on the day of the event that a competing event with approximately 500 people was scheduled at the Lodge. The Rear Door. Other Improvements, Noise Issues in 2004, a building permit was issued for the installation of a double -door on the north side of the Lodge building. The door is a double -door with glass side panels. This permit was not finaled. The Lodge later installed fence along Hopyard Road side for privacy and security. The installation of a six -foot high fence does not require prior City approval or permit. Additionally, a patio and a lawn area were installed in the rear yard area. Due to the installation of the door, the rear yard area at the Lodge has become easily accessible. The Millers believe that the installation of the rear door is a violation of the original Conditional Use Permit as the 1977 staff report stated "... prohibiting openings on the north or west sides of the structure, and therefore, activities would be focused away from the northern residences." The Millers further believe that improving the rear yard and using it are also a violation of the original approval as the "effective buffer between the residential area and the facility" is no longer in existence. The Millers thus request that the door be removed, and activity in the rear yard be prohibited. UP- 77 -13, Pleasanton Masonic Lodge Planning Commission 6