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,--- Mr. Swift presented the staff report on the application for a dance studio at 1987-C and D Santa Rita Rd. Mr. Swift advised that this dance studio is located in another building from the Sylvan Learning Center, which had a conditional use permit granted the previous meeting. The Pleasanton Academy of Dance proposed a 15 minute stagger between classes, and staff feels there will be adequate parking available after the addition of this business. Excessive noise is not thought to be a problem, and staff is not requiring any modifications to the building at this time. Mr. Swift advised that conditions were included to cover the possibility of future noise problems. Commissioner Wright inquired if bike racks were available. Mr. Swift advised that there is no ordinance requiring bike racks, though the application could be so conditioned. Commissioner Mahern commented her past experience is that southbound oncoming traffic visibility is poor when making a left onto Santa Rita Road due to street parking. Mr. Swift could not recall the exact curb striping, but would relay the concern to the Traffic Division for review. Mr. Beougher advised that on- street parking is allowed, and the driveway return curbing is painted red. Commissioner Hovingh addressed the issue of business licenses to sell dance costumes, etc. Mr. Beougher stated that a City business license based on gross receipts is all that is needed by the Dance Studio for the City of Pleasanton, however, they will also have to have a State resale license to collect sales tax. In response to Commissioner Wright's comment on the amount of available parking, Mr. Swift stated the staff report's figure was calculated without the Dance Studio being included. Staff believes the children's classes will require less parking space because the children are typically dropped off, whereas adults usually drive and park their cars. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Laura and Henry Cabrera, 7540-C Canyon Meadows Circle, stated they have read and agree to the [mdings of the staff report and the conditions. Ms. Cabrera stated she could not remember seeing a bicycle outside of her dance studio. She stated that 90-95 % of the children are dropped off and picked up by their parents, with only one or two parents staying to watch the class. Ms. Cabrera stated no classes will be conducted between noon and 2:00 p.m. There may be a morning session, with most classes scheduled after 4:00 p.m. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's concern with possible modification to eliminate noise, Ms. Cabrera stated she had experimented with a portable stereo, after which she asked her adjoining neighbor if they were bothered by the music. The adjoining business owner had not heard the music. Mr. Cabrera stated the addition of noise abatement retrofitting would be a financial burden, however, the results of their experiment have made them confident that they will not have a noise problem in the future. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 25, 1994