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2. Should the double -door on the north side of the building be removed? From the Millers' complaints and the calls received by the Police Department, it is clear that activities at the Lodge have caused disturbances, mostly noise - related, to the adjoining residents. One option is to modify the door. Having a solid door may reduce the noise level. The Masons may consult a sound attenuation professional to find out mitigation measure so the noise generated at the Lodge would not exceed the limits stated in the Noise Ordinance. The consultant's recommendations would be reviewed by the Director of Community Development, who would then determine whether or not the recommendations are acceptable and /or if the door needs to be modified or relocated. The door cannot be eliminated entirely as it is required for emergency exiting. 3. Should the use of the outdoor area, specifically the patio area in the back, be prohibited or restricted? The Millers requested that noise be contained within the Lodge building and that the north side of the Lodge site not to be used for any activity. Staff believes that prohibiting the use of the rear yard area at the Lodge may be extreme. When the Lodge was rented for company functions, lunches were served in the outdoor area without causing disturbance to the residential neighbors. If the usage of the outdoor area is limited to a certain number of people or restricted to certain hours (similar restriction has been placed on the event centers in Ruby Hill), it could alleviate noise impact to adjoining residents. Alternately, additional noise mitigation, such as the installation of noise walls could be required. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was sent to all property owners and occupants within 1,000 feet of the subject property. Staff has received calls from the residents in the neighborhood inquiring about the notice. The majority of them stated that the Masons have been respectful to the residential neighbors since the Conditional Use Permit approval. However, some of the neighbors felt that the activities held in the last 12 months have gone out-of -hand, which prompted them to call the Pleasanton Police for enforcement. Emails from the residents inquiring about the hearing notice are attached (Exhibit I). Staff has discussed the subject matter with Ms. Connie Cox, president of Valley Trails Homeowners Association (HOA). UP- 77 -13, Pleasanton Masonic Lodge Planning Commission 8