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limited weekday use vs. proposed seven-day a week use; acoustical, non-amplifIed music vs. all types of music indoors at the adobe; street parking available at Century House vs. no overflow parking available at the adobe. Ms. DeHart asked for a denial of the use permit. Sally Abarta, 7923 Sawgrass Court, feels there will be a noise problem in the evening with the event center. She chose Pleasanton because it was a well-planned community. She can't believe that a special events center is proposed in the middle of this quiet community. Charlotte Anderson, 7823 La Quinta Court, had no disclosure on the adobe as an event center. She was told it would be a residence or a clubhouse. Feels the Currins are unethical business people and do not follow City regulations. Information had been distributed that an elementary school was approved for this site. Why is this being considered in their low-density neighborhood? Ms. Anderson is opposed to the noise and problems associated with this type of land use. Jim Rogers, 1904 Toyon Court, likes to enjoy the quietness of his property. The adobe is visible from his deck. He does not accept staff's contention that the events center will not impact their property values. He does not want the noise of wedding receptions next to him. Mr. Rogers wants to keep the land use as a residence. Joanne Olsen, 7907 Colonial Court, did not reiterate all previous speakers' comments. She is concerned about the traffic signs, the alcohol, and the safety of their children crossing Foothill to use the recreation facilities. She was also told the adobe would be a residence or a museum. Jim Johnson, 7867 Cypress Creek Court, feels there is a major inconsistency in the area and what is being proposed there. What is bringing this about? This is a high density use, there will be safety, traffic, parking problems. There is a lot of bicycle use on Foothill, adding more cars will increase this safety hazard. This project will degrade the quality of this neighborhood. Mr. Johnson does not believe that the applicant will uphold the conditions of the project. Noone has voiced opposition to the concrete soundwall; existing fencing is open wire fencing. This is inconsistent planning for the Foothill area. The historic value of the adobe should be preserved and not made into a commercial building. He, too, wants the property to remain as residential property. Ronald Sivertson, 7999 Riviera Court, this developer has a past record of not complying with conditions in the project. The City has no recourse in terms of the parking problems and he is afraid overflow parking will spread through the gates. Alan Purves, 7844 Medinah Court, finds it unacceptable and infeasible that a single caretaker can uphold 81 conditions for 14 hours per day. This is not acceptable. He asked for denial of this application. Bev Javaheri, 2113 Cascara Court, concurs with the statements of her neighborhoods. She is opposed to the use of a solid soundwall around the historic building when the remaining Golden Eagle area has open fencing. The speaker feels an approval would set a precedence for special event centers in every neighborhood throughout the City. In 1989 they were told it was an historic site and would be used for scouts, school children, and nature area. This does not fit that criteria. This application is a for-profit venture and urged the Commission to reject it. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 May 14, 1997 ..._--..,.-... _______.__ . .._______n.______________