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Commissioner Mahern clarified that the house is to remain a residence and all business operations would be conducted out of the garage. Commissioner Wright inquired of staff if landscape businesses should be a new category and would the applicant have to come back for a use permit. Mr Iserson stated staff would have to prepare a code amendment, but the applicant would probably be able to have their use permit processed simultaneously with the code amendment, conditioned that the City Council may not approve the code amendment. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Steve Grimes, 501 Burger Court, representing his application, stated he has lived in Pleasanton for about 15 years and is active in the community. He has been in business for about 12 years. The applicant spoke to all the neighbors and has received their support. The Valley Times is pleased to see the adjoining property would be occupied. Mr. Grimes expressed his intent to operate a business that the City would be pleased to have. Leah Jones, P.O. Box 262, is a local real estate agent. Ms. Jones feels the use of the word "storage" in the staff report should be replaced with the word "parking," making more clear the intent of Mr. Grimes' business. During an inspection of the property with City staff on March 31 st, a question arose if it would be beneficial if the applicant kept the house as a rental and put the office in the garage. Staff felt that proposal would be helpful. At that time, Mr. Grimes changed his plans. Ms. Jones stated they do not want to appear as if they are constantly changing their minds, but after thoroughly inspecting the existing sheds, Mr. Grimes determined they were too dilapidated and needed to be removed. Ms. Jones reviewed all the businesses along Spring Street, as well as indicating those businesses with outdoor storage. She reiterated that Mr. Grimes will not be storing or warehousing any equipment or landscaping material. Ms. Jones supports the approval of this application. Commissioner Michelotti inquired of the applicant why his proposal changed from using the house for an office to using the house as a rental. Mr. Grimes stated that after he negotiated with the property owner, he approached the City concerning their requirements. While proceeding with the City's permit process, he then walked through the property and found the sheds had too many code violations as well as being too dilapidated to keep. Therefore, the sheds would have to be removed. After talking with contractors, he then submitted the plans for the garage and office to staff. He has agreed with the City to lay down asphalt, agreed to landscaping for neighbors, and suspects that within a matter of two months of getting the property, his garage will be built and the asphalt will be installed. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, the applicant feels that 1500 sq ft. is a reasonable amount to park trailers and tools. Planning Commission Minutes Page 13 April 13, 1994 -