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~ mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Robert Liu, 2522 Corte Bella, represented the application. He prese ted information regarding the background of the church and described the church's 0 ration. He noted that in addition to the church activities they also provide Chinese languag classes and other various community services. He stated that he feels the recommen 'on made in the staff report is something they can work with. He asked that some flexib' ty be given in Condition #11 which prohibits any outside activities. He noted that ionally youth members of the church would like to have a fund-raising car wash 0 Sundays following church services. He suggested that the condition be amended to rea : "No reoccurring outdoor activities shall be allowed at any time. " Commissioner Michelotti asked if space is available in the front of e building to have this type of activity. Mr. Liu advised that space is available on the stree side of the building away from the residential neighborhood. He further advised that onl two such activities had been held in the last few years. Commissioner Wright suggested that the rear doors be labelled for e ergency use only and that the outside door handle be removed, with key-access only. He so asked if the metal sliding gate will be removed. Mr. Liu stated that he was not sure if the gate would be removed. Commissioner Mahern expressed concern about the use of the word reoccurring" as it would only allow an event to happen one time. Commissioner Pinch stated that he would not like to see time limits r restrictions on the location placed on the outdoor activities. In response to Chairman Hovingh's question, Mr. Liu advised that a contractor would be hired to do the tenant improvements. David Sell, Pastor of the Pleasanton Community Church, 1049 Crell Road, spoke in support of the Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church. He stated that he ti Is the church will be meeting a definite need that other churches are not meeting. He ad 'sed that the applicants are currently renting the Pleasanton Community Church facility, and that they are very happy with them. Robert Wu, 3112 Paseo Granada, stated that he feels the church pro 'des valuable services and support for the community. Simon Poon, 1589 Maple Leaf Drive, noted that he is not a church ember, but that his children are enrolled in the Chinese language school. He advised th t his children are not Planning Commission Minutes rune 23, 1993 Page 4