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In response to Commissioner Barker, Ms. Cameron stated the park users either ride their bikes or hike to the entrance. She estimated about 20 people a day use the public easement, which is over a hundred a week. The gate was installed because people were coming up late at night to ride bikes. Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angela, the owner of the Plum Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast, the first bed and breakfast in Pleasanton, spoke in favor of this application. Regarding the restriction on allowing monthly rentals, Mr. Cordtz feels it is good because it protects the innkeeper from becoming a landlord and having to possibly evict someone from their bed and breakfast. However, Mr. Cordtz feels it should be left up to the innkeeper's discretion because there are instances when it would be good business to have a long-term rental. As far as late arrivals, Mr. Cordtz advised the innkeeper needs to ask when the guests plan to arrive and/or their flight numbers. Mr. Cordtz visited the Camerons and is very impressed with their home and its views. Mr. Cordtz feels the City, however, should do more to enforce the rules and use of the park. Chairman Wright commented that the 30 day rule could be avoided by using a week-to-week booking with no reduced rate for a 3D-day stay. Mr. Cordtz stated that the type of people frequenting their bed and breakfast are very respectful of their property, and they have not had a problem with very late arrivals or with registered guests coming back to the bed and breakfast very late at night. ~ Clay Cameron, 9104 Longview Drive, co-applicant of this application, stated he had talked with the neighbors and about 90% had positive reactions to the bed and breakfast idea. He stated the gate was installed to control the illegal entry to the park and trespassing through their property at night. This gate is temporary, an electronic gate with intercom will be installed if this application is approved. Tom Blinn, 2328 Gloria Court, spoke for himself and the other residents of Gloria Court. Mr. Blinn stated he had no preference about the approval. Mr. Blinn inquired what City agency oversaw bed and breakfasts if this application is approved. Mr. Swift stated the Planning Department will oversee their adherence to the conditions and rules. Mr. Blinn inquired if the conditional use permit was for a certain period of time or if it was permanently attached to the property. Mr. Swift advised that the conditional use permit could be transferred from owner to owner, however, the new owner would have to abide by all the conditions set forth which would also require that the owner live on the property. Mr. Blinn inquired exactly how many guests rooms were being approved. Mr. Swift clarified that the zoning modification was creating a new category for small bed and breakfast establishments which could have between three and five bedrooms. The Camerons application is for a four bedroom bed and breakfast. In response to Mr. Blinn's question regarding signage, Mr. Swift stated that there can only be one sign and it must be on the property with a maximum size of six square feet. Mr. Blinn noted an increase in the number of "No Trespassing" signs and commented that with a public easement such as next to the Camerons, the City should provide the property owners and neighbors reasonable protection by properly monitoring the area. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 August 24, 1994