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Commissioner Narum asked Ms. Diamond to give some examples of where this housing for agricultural employees would apply within the City. Ms. Diamond replied that most of the Agricultural zones where agriculture is occurring now are in Specific Plan areas or in PUDs, and most of them are in the southern end or western end of the City. She indicated that it would be the PUDs or Specific Plans that would govern those agricultural uses and not necessarily this Code amendment. She noted that there may be some agriculturally zoned properties that are not within PUD's or within Specific Plan areas, most of which are being utilized for other uses such as parks or school sites. Ms. Diamond stated that the biggest impact would be on an R -1 lot and in R -1 -zoned (Single - Family Residential) areas which are spread throughout the City. She added that there are currently a number of agricultural uses that are allowed by right, and the Zoning Code does not specify whether they are for commercial or domestic purposes only. She noted that someone with a large R -1 lot could be growing crops for sale at a farmer's market or to a restaurant, and through this Code amendment, those would now be subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if those business that are already on -going would be allowed to continue. Ms. Diamond said yes. Commissioner O'Connor further inquired if a business license would be required for commercial purposes. Ms. Stern replied that those would require a business license. Ms. Diamond stated that staff did a search of business licenses, and only two businesses in the City came up as agricultural businesses: one was retail and the other was basically an office use. She noted that when they did another search under alcohol - related businesses, they came up with a handful of wineries that are in operation in the City, and those are within PUDs. Commissioner O'Connor inquired how this regulation would apply to areas outside the City's Urban Growth Boundary but still within Pleasanton's Sphere of Influence. Ms. Stern replied that because it only applies to standard zoning districts, it would not apply outside the City boundaries. Chair Blank noted that prior to World War I, Pleasanton was a large producer of hops and inquired if there are any commercial agricultural sites in the City. Mr. Dolan replied that the Irby property is zoned Agricultural. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 13, 2013 Page 9 of 20