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Pleasanton Masonic Center ATTACHMENT 4 EXHIBIT E 3370 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 TEL: (925) 462 -8424 November 8, 2005 City of Pleasanton Planning and Community Development 200 OId Bernal Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 -0802 Attn: Ms. Jenny Soo Re: Pleasanton Masonic Center Use - Variance Dear Jenny: The following details the proposed change in operation of the Pleasanton Masonic Center located at 3370 Hopyard Road: Objective: To expand present catering and rental activities which are predominantly for use by the Masons Lodge and other masonic bodies to include outside catering and facility rental which would also include preparation and serving of meals. Present Actions: 1) Presently a Business License is in place allowing for food to be prepared at the facility only for consumption by masonic organizations. No off -site selling of food, no signage or advertising. 2) Parking is shared with Saint Clare's Church and as such all activities are coordinated with the church to ensure that there is no parking overflow issues. Parties meet each Tuesday to review calendars and update where appropriate. No masonic functions are scheduled during peak church services, i.e Christmas and Easter. 3) The Pleasanton Masonic Center has built a commercial kitchen which is regularly inspected by the Alameda Board of Health. Funds were raised by borrowing from members. total expenditure was in excess of $200,000.00. 4) The masonic lodge is a fraternal organization performing community service, i.e The Shrine Hospitals. All non catering staff are non paid volunteers. All money generated from rental and catering activities is used for reducing debt as well as future facility improvements, i.e landscaping etc.