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EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. PC-2019-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION AT 5200 FRANKLIN DRIVE, SUITE 110 FOR THE ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING ACADEMY P19-0008 WHEREAS, on January 15, 2019, The Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Academy, applied for Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a tutoring facility with a maximum of 72 students at one time located at 5200 Franklin Drive, Suite 110; and WHEREAS, zoning for the property is PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development - Industrial/Commercial-Office) District; and WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, (Existing Facilities), since the project would not result in the expansion of the exterior or the building and/or would be limited to interior alternations of the existing building. Therefore, no additional environmental review is required; and WHEREAS, on April 24, 2019, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing, considered relevant exhibits, recommendations of the City staff concerning this application, and received testimony from the applicant and interested parties. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Pleasanton, based on the entire record of proceedings, including the oral and written staff reports and all public comment and testimony: Section 1: Findings for Conditional Use Permit Approval With respect to the approval of P19-0008, the Planning Commission makes the following findings as required by Section 18.124.070 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code: A. That 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. Some of the objectives of the zoning ordinance are to: foster a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, protect existing land uses from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions, and ensure that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. As conditioned, the Planning Commission finds the proposed tutoring facility would be consistent with these objectives and would create more educational facilities within the City. The tutoring facility would be operated so as to not impact or interfere with the surrounding uses in that the number of students, hours of operation, drop-off/pick-up procedures, and staffing levels would not generate substantial noise, parking demand, or traffic. was published, staff has not received any public comments about the project. P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 10 of 11 blems occur, staff has included a condition of approval which allows the Director of Community P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 9 of 11 and plan that was prepared for the proposed use. The tenant space was previously occupied by a heritage school which had similar pickup times and did not generate traffic conflicts (the prior heritage school provided transportation to pick up students from local schools). Staff has determined that the proposed hours of operation and the associated number of attendees would not have a significant impact on existing traffic levels. However, should the applicant wish to increase the P19-0008, 5200 Franklin Drive Planning Commission 7 of 11 l identify where hand excavation may be required. Motorized equipment shall not be used within the TREE PROTECTION ZONE. 3. Prior to excavation for the demolition and construction the tree may require root pruning outside the TREE PROTECTION ZONE by cutting all roots cleanly to the depth of construction. Roots will be exposed by either: pulling soil away from the tree by digging , normally 54"above grade. A multi-branched tree, which has