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Modify the sentence of the ninth paragraph on page 21 to read as follows: "Commissioner Balch stated that he personally likes Mr. Tassano's comments and would personally support the left -turn lane in the Building A's entry to the entire complex because this is the only entry...." Modify the last sentence of the third paragraph on page 24 to read as follows: "He noted that the architect mentioned the tightness of the site and the parking ratio ... the applicant should be able to take away tuck in the staircases." Commissioner Allen requested the following: • Modify the last sentence of the second full paragraph on page 8 to read as follows: "She indicated that it is really important that that the applicant put back some large trees because the trees to be removed provide shading screening for that shopping center." • Modify the sentence of the second -to -last paragraph on page 12 to read as follows: "Commissioner Allen asked Mr. Tassano how he will know if there is an issue to address with the drive - thru." Commissioner Balch moved to approve the Minutes of the October 22, 2014 Meeting, as amended. Commissioner Piper seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Allen, Balch, O'Connor, Piper and Ritter NOES: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSED: Commissioner Balch on Item 6.a. ABSENT: None The Minutes of the October 22, 2014 Meeting were approved, as amended. 3. MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON ANY ITEM WHICH IS NOT ALREADY ON THE AGENDA Michael Miller, together with his wife, Darlene, stated that they are long -term residents of Pleasanton and own a home in the Valley Trails neighborhood and appreciate very much the chance to bring before the Commission an issue that is very important to them in a personal way. He indicated that they live right next to the Masonic Lodge located at 3370 Hopyard Road, and theirs is the only property that shares a fence line with the Lodge. Mr. Miller stated that prior to 2016, they had no problems with the Masons; the Masons were perfect neighbors, and the Millers never heard a sound from the Lodge even when between 20 and 30 commercial events were conducted inside the building every year. He indicated, however, that somewhere between 2004 and 2006, the City allowed the Masons to remodel its building, breaking through the back wall and installing French doors, thereby creating access directly from the building into the backyard area and turning the backyard into a place where events for the public or for the Masons could be PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 12, 2014 Page 2 of 35