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Additionally, for multi-tenant spaces where there is a combination of an active and non- active use, the Director may request a dimensioned floor plan that identifies the leased square footage for each use, along with a copy of the lease agreement. The draft text in the PMC also indicates that the Director may request that the applicant provide other information in support of the application, if deemed necessary to demonstrate conformance with the policy and provisions of the code. • For tenant spaces accommodating multiple uses, each use must obtain and maintain its own separate and individual business license. • For multi-use tenant spaces where there is an active use and a non-active use, signage must emphasize the active use such that the signage for the non-active use is clearly subordinate. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was sent to property owners and tenants subject to the AGFUO and parties who provided comments on this topic to-date. Direct outreach was also made to the Pleasanton Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce. Written comments received as of the publication of this agenda report are included as Exhibit C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed amendments to the DSP and PMC are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as it has been determined that the amendments will not cause a significant negative effect on the environment. The changes to the DSP and PMC will not intensify land uses, result in land use incompatibilities, or generate other unmitigated impacts beyond those that would result from the existing DSP and PMC. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The proposed amendments to the DSP and PMC will clarify policies and text related to the AGFUO. Staff recommend consider the draft amendments and provide a recommendation to City Council. Primary Authors: Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner, 925-931-5611 or sbonn@cityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development Active Ground Floor Use Overlay Planning Commission 5 of 5 verify compliance with the provisions of the policy and code. The additional information that is required could entail a written narrative that identifies the proposed operation of the use, including confirmation of a point-of-sale system and proposed business hours. 3 This change is proposed to address the relatively common occurrence where a tenant will stop paying rent or discontinue its public-facing business operation, followed by a period during which it needs time to liquidate merchandise or clear fixtures from a space; during such a period it could be argued that the space is not technically "vacant." Active Ground Floor Use Overlay Planning Commission 4 of 5 of the tenant space be dedicated to the active use. 2 Staff's recommendation is for 60% of the depth and 60% of the square footage, although a variety of other options also exist, such as 50% or 75%. Active Ground Floor Use Overlay Planning Commission 3 of 5 for a vacant tenant space at 560 Main Street. Due to the non-active nature of the use, the Zoning Administrator denied the Zoning Certificate that would allow the use to occupy the tenant space on June 7, 2021. Active Ground Floor Use Overlay Planning Commission 2 of 5