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4. REVISIONS AND OMISSIONS TO THE AGENDA <br />Commissioner Fox noted that she would like to discuss an emergency item under <br />"Matters Initiated by Commission Members" and that it be moved to the beginning of the <br />meeting. She noted that a business in Pleasanton that provides public services may be <br />closed due to Code enforcement action two weeks prior. <br />Chairperson Roberts suggested that it be heazd at the end of the meeting. <br />Ms. Nerland advised that to discuss the matter in detail or to take action, a determination <br />must be made that it meets the urgency criteria under the Brown Act. <br />Commissioner Maas suggested that Item 7.a., Discussion of "Vision Pleasanton" <br />brochure, be continued until Commissioner Arkin was in attendance. Staff then <br />requested that Item 8.a., Innut on Chazacteristics of New Planning Director, also be <br />continued. <br />5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION <br />There were none. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS <br />a. PCUP-112, Achievement Learnine Center <br />Application for conditional use permit approval to operate a private tutorial <br />school in the existing building located at 231 Old Bernal Avenue, Suite 1. Zoning <br />for the property is "O" (Office) Downtown. Revitalization District. <br />Mr. Iserson presented the staff report and summarized the background and scope of the <br />project. He noted that the business has been in operation for several yeazs and that no <br />complaints had been received from the neighbors; however, the use had gone beyond the <br />original approval as an office use for one-on-one tutoring and required a use permit for <br />private schools/tutoring facilities. Staff believed that parking was sufficient and that <br />parking had always been available during site visits. Staff recommended approval of the <br />project. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br />Mary Kay Berg, applicant, 231 Old Bernal Avenue, Suite 1, wished to correct an item in <br />the staff report and emphasized that they have always had a business license. She noted <br />that the current year's license had not been received because of this pending application. <br />She noted that the business also served high school students. She noted that she was very <br />surprised to find that they were in violation of the Code and would be very happy to <br />comply. She noted that Condition No. 2 referenced a guitaz studio and requested that that <br />be changed. She noted that Condition No. 4 was very restrictive in requiring the presence <br />- of no more than three instructors and five students. She noted that she did not wish to <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 9, 2004 Page 2 of 19 <br />