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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC-96-35 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF RENEE LEWIS (PLEASANTON PLAYHOUSE) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AS FILED UNDER CASE UP-96-23 WHEREAS, Renee Lewis (Pleasanton Playhouse) has applied for a conditional use permit to expand the Pleasanton Playhouse's existing theatre operations by adding 1,792 square feet of floor area in order to construct a stage and seating area for public performances located at 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 303; and WHEREAS, zoning for the property is PUD-I (Planned Unit Development - Industrial) District; and WHEREAS, at their duly noticed public hearing of May 22,1996, the Planning Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of the City staff concerning this application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings: A. 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 to ensure that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. The Pleasanton Playhouse proposal would be consistent with these objectives. The subject building is located in the Valley Business Park which has characteristics of the City's Industrial Park (I-P) zoning district. One purpose of the I-P district is to provide locations for uses that can operate in close proximity to commercial and residential uses with minimum adverse impacts. As proposed, the proposal will not alter the exterior of the building so as to detract from the high development standards within the business park. Due to its non-peak hours of operation, it will not interfere with the surrounding uses' ability to operate. As conditioned, the proposed use will be compatible with adjacent business park users. Furthermore, the Playhouse would not be expected to impact nearby residences due to the distance between them and the existence of a soundwall separating the two areas. The applicant will also be required to mitigate any future potential impacts which may occur as a result of the proposed use. In addition, the theatre will provide a beneficial cultural and entertainment resource to the community.