4 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. Support the Youth Commission's recommendation, with any of the following modifications: a. Reduce proposed buffer to 500 feet around public schools, public parks and public recreation facilities, or only certain of these facilities (e.g. public schools only). b. Retain a 1,000-foot buffer, but apply to fewer facilities (e.g. around public schools only). c. Allow sales by tobacco retailers at all locations, but require that products not be displayed or visible to customers ("go dark"). d. If buffer is maintained, extend grandfathering provisions to allow existing tobacco retailers to continue to operate (as well as tobacco stores), but limit the establishment of any new tobacco retailers or tobacco stores. 3. Do not support any buffer or any other restriction on sales. Exhibit B shows the proposed 1,000-foot buffer around public schools (affects 4-6 tobacco retailers), and Exhibit C shows the 1,000-foot buffer around public parks and public recreation facilities (affects 11-18 tobacco retailers). The red dots on these exhibits show the location of tobacco retailers and tobacco stores. Approximately 14-18 tobacco retailers could remain if the Youth Commission's proposed 1 ,000-foot buffer is adopted. Exhibits D and E respectively show a 500-foot buffer around public schools (1 retailer affected; and 1 tobacco store within the area but proposed to be exempt); and public parks and recreation facilities (approximately 4-6 retailers affected). As noted, Exhibit A incorporates the proposed Municipal Code amendments, reflecting the Youth Commission's recommendation. Should the Planning Commission choose to make an alternative recommendation to that proposed by the Youth Commission, those changes would be reflected in the record of the Planning Commission's action, including any necessary changes to the resolution and code sections. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE ANALYSIS Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the Youth Commission's proposed regulations and the various options to modify those regulations. In general, limitations on the sales of tobacco would be supported by the following provisions of the General Plan's Public Facilities and Community Programs Element regarding Human Services: • Goal 9: Promote a healthy community and a strong community support system. • Policy 21: Promote a healthy community through the provision of health and mental health facilities and services, and healthy community design. • Policy 24: Facilitate the provision of safe, accessible youth activities, facilities and services. • Program 24.1: Support the Youth Commission in its study of youth needs in Pleasanton. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT Notice was published in the newspaper as required by California law, and notice was also provided by email to about twelve (12) interested persons. As described above, interested parties, including tobacco retailers, have attended and provided input at various meetings. Project No. P19-0389, Citywide Planning Commission 6 of 7 ssion of tobacco products, Project No. P19-0389, Citywide Planning Commission 5 of 7 the exemption would avoid putting these tobacco stores out of business. Nonetheless, any existing tobacco stores within the 1,000-foot buffer would be Project No. P19-0389, Citywide Planning Commission 4 of 7 nducted by a certified arborist familiar with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the guidelines established by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the health of the trees. P19-0390 Planning Commission Page 10 of 11 tions to the public water mains. P19-0390 Planning Commission Page 7 of 11 will retain the cash deposit until all work is substantially complete, all areas are stabilized, and all hazards are mitigated to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering/City Engineer. P19-0390 Planning Commission Page 6 of 11