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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. PC-94-06 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW AS FILED UNDER CASE UP-94-03/Z-94-29, THE APPLICATION OF BANK OF WALNUT CREEK WHEREAS, the Bank of Walnut Creek has applied for 1) a conditional use permit to operate a financial institution; and 2) design review approval to construct exterior changes, including signage, to an existing 3,880 square foot building located at 249 Main street; and WHEREAS, zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial), Downtown Revitalization, and Civic overlay Districts; and WHEREAS, at their duly noticed public hearing of February 23, 1994, 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. That 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. An objective of the city's zoning ordinance is to promote a variety of uses within each applicable zoning district in order to broaden and strengthen the City I S tax base. The proposed bank facility would fulfill this objective. The City I S Downtown Specific Plan encourages the operation of banks and financial institutions for use by shoppers in this retail area. The proposed banking facility would be consistent with the zoning ordinance objectives which call for locating commercial activities in proximity to the demand and for the convenience of the public. In addition, the bank would draw people into the downtown, another objective of the Specific Plan. The proposed bank operation is in conformance to the City'S financial institution construction and location policy. The bank would provide needed financial services for both employees of and residents living near and/or utilizing the nearby civic center services and facilities.