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November 18, 2005 <br />THE CITY OF <br />Fred Schwartz <br />Board President <br />Pleasanton Masonic Center <br />3370 Hopyard Road <br />Pleasanton, CA 94588 <br />Dear Mr. Schwartz, <br />L E ASANTONO <br />ATTACHMENT 5 <br />EXHIBIT F <br />This letter is in response to your inquiry concerning a desire the Mason's to allow catering <br />activities within the Masonic Center. <br />The Pleasanton Masonic Center, Alisal Lodge No. 321, was approved by the Planning <br />Commission on September 14, 1977 (UP- 77 -13). As stated in the staff report prepared for the <br />Planning Commission at that time, in addition to the regular lodge meetings, the lodge building <br />is commonly rented for non -lodge functions such as wedding receptions, parties, etc. As such, <br />the lodge building is equipped with a commercial kitchen servicing various events within the <br />building as needed. This commercial kitchen has been used by catering businesses in conjunction <br />with on -site events. Staff does not see any conflict with the approved conditional use permit if <br />this commercial kitchen is used by outside caterers with or without an on -site event, provided <br />that the catering activities do not create a nuisance to the surrounding residential neighborhood <br />and that no food is sold or consumed without an on -site event. In other words, the use of the <br />commercial kitchen by outside caterers cannot change the lodge to an eatery without prior City <br />approval. <br />In addition to ensure all activities within the lodge comply with UP- 77 -13, staff encourages that <br />the Masons continue sharing a monthly calendar with St. Clare's Episcopal Church as along as <br />the two facilities share the parking lot. <br />If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (925) 931 -5615, or via email: <br />jsoonci.oleasanton.ca.us <br />Sincerely, <br />envy Soo <br />Associate Planner <br />P. O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802 200 Old Bernal Avenue <br />Planning & Community Development <br />`9251931 5600 <br />Fax: 931.5483 <br />Building Inspection <br />■9251931 -5300 <br />Fax: 931-5478 <br />Utility Billing' <br />19251931-5425 <br />Fax 931-5485 <br />Business license <br />(925i 931 -5440 <br />Fax: 931-5485 <br />