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Chair Barker expressed her agreement with Commissioner Cooper. She advised that she spoke with Mrs. Cotton today and that as long as there is questions and concerns by the neighbors, she could not support the application. . Commissioner Wright noted that the applicant is not Pleasanton Garbage Service. He sees Signature's application separate from the issues involving PGS, and that he views the proposal as a normal request. Commissioner Kumaran stated that he sees the application as a request to relocate dirt from the S-curve project. He believes that staff has done its work and that the conditions provide assurances for the neighbors. Commissioner Lutz stated that he feels there are enough safety features in the conditions of approval for monitoring and carrying-out the work. He noted that he supports the temporary storage of the fill but that this does not indicate a future use or amenity on the site or approval of permanent placement. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Kumaran, making the conditional use permit findings and approving Case UP-97-51, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit"B." ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kumaran, Lutz, and Wright Commissioner Cooper and Chair Barker None None . Resolution No. PC 97-69 was entered and adopted approving Case UP-97-51 as motioned. Commissioner Cooper noted that this decision is appealable to the City Council. d. PUD-85-15-9M. City of Pleasanton Consideration of a PUD modification for land use alternatives for the structure commonly known as the Bernal Adobe located at 1780 Foothill Road to residential and non-residential uses. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report noting the history of the application for the use of the Bernal Adobe as a special events center. He reviewed the three possible reasonable alternative uses for the building: special events center (day use only), residential use, and bed and breakfast inn. He noted that staff has contacted the neighbors and that the residential use is preferred. One of the issues related to the residential use is whether the residence would be required to annex to the homeowners' association. He noted that the owner does not wish to be part of the association. Mr. Iserson noted that conditions of approval have been provided for each of the alternative uses. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED . Patrick Currin, 8272 Sassafras Court, represented the property owner. He advised that when the issue of the use of the Bernal Adobe went to City Council, he requested that the Council begin proceedings Page 13 August 13, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes