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Staff feels the application meets the standards for the small bed and breakfast use and recommends the approval of the zoning modification as well as the conditional use permit. Mr. Swift noted that since the staff report was prepared, four letters have been received in opposition to the bed and breakfast, each noting loss of property value, loss of potential future buyers for their properties, as well as neighborhood crime, increased traffic, etc. In response to Chairman Wright, Mr. Swift noted that the Commission must make a decision regarding the zoning modification before making a determination on the conditional use permit application. Commissioner Barker inquired about the public easement along the Cameron's driveway. Mr. Swift advised the easement is for public access to Augustin Bernal Regional park, and the easement has been there approximately twenty years. Commissioner Lutz inquired about the changes in signage guidelines. Mr. Swift advised that the signage requirements are one square foot for lodging houses or anyone in the R-I zoning and up to six square feet for bed and breakfast uses. Commissioner Hovingh inquired why monthly rentals are not permitted. Mr. Swift advised it was staff s attempt to define a small bed and breakfast use and to discourage an apartment rental concept. Noting Condition 5 and the applicant's need to remove one kitchen within 30 days of the cessation of the bed and breakfast use, Commissioner Hovingh commented that there are already two kitchens in the residence. Mr. Swift advised that two kitchens are not allowed in a single family wne, and if it was approved years ago, it was in error. The removal of the second kitchen would bring the residence up to current code. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Jane Cameron, 9104 Longview Drive, represented her application for a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast operation within her home. Ms. Cameron feels a bed and breakfast would be an improvement to Pleasanton: it would encourage tourism; the Camerons would promote local and civic events; and their guests could take advantage of our shopping, golfing, the ridge trails, etc. Their property is I 1/4 acres off of Longview Drive, is not in the sight of any neighbors or from the street, and offers a very relaxing, meditative area for friends and guests. Chairman Wright feels the traffic issues raised are adequately mitigated by the on-site parking. Chairman Wright does have concern over signage and the guests finding their house easily. Ms. Cameron stated guests would be given specific directions and mileage distances to the tenth of a mile to their property, and a sign will be placed at the corner of their property. Chairman Wright inquired how late arrivals would be handled. Ms. Cameron stated late arrivals had not been anticipated, although check-in hours could be utilized . Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 August 24, 1994