PC-2009-35, PCUP-255, TAO HE/USA WU CHI KUNG FU ACADEMY

PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC -2009-35 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TAO HE, USA WU CHI KUNG FU ACADEMY, AS FILED UNDER CASE PCUP-255 WHEREAS, Tao He, USA Wu Chi Kung Fu Academy, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Chinese Arts and Dance, and Yoga facility at 425 Boulder Court, Suites 200 and 300; and WHEREAS, zoning for the property is I -G-40 (General Industrial, 40,000 -Square -Foot Minimum Lot) District; and WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of October 14, 2009, the Planning Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the City staff concerning this application; and WHEREAS, projects of this nature are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings: The proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. The objectives of the zoning ordinance include fostering a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, protecting land uses from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions, promoting a safe, effective traffic circulation system, and ensuring that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. The subject business is proposed in an industrial area that is intended to provide locations for light industrial, neighborhood, personal and commercial services, and office uses. The proposed use will provide instruction to children several times a week and in conjunction with adult classes. The roll -up door shall remain closed during classes and when children are present, and there is sufficient amount of parking spaces to support the use. The operation, as proposed, will be a compatible land use to surrounding businesses. Therefore, this finding can be made.