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~ Commissioner Lutz is satisfied with the ordinance, but feels the spacing of bed and breakfasts should be included. Chairman Wright believes it may be better to wait with spacing regulations until it becomes an issue in the future, whereby an amendment to this ordinance could be adopted. He would like to keep the monthly rental restriction to protect the innkeepers from having an eviction situation. He would not like a bed and breakfast to advertise a monthly rental rate and become a residence hotel. However, Commissioner Hovingh would like to leave the condition out and leave the decision for a 30-day plus rental to the owner rather than burdening the ordinance. A discussion ensued concerning the use of a monthly rental rate. Mr. Cordtz returned to the podium to say that the hotels accept the monthly guest, but they are very aware of potentially getting into a landlord-eviction situation. In his opinion, Mr. Cordtz would like the 30-day rental left to the innkeeper's discretion. Chairman Wright had concern regarding the change in the signage. Mr. Swift clarified that the sign could be as high as eight feet in height and no more than six square feet in size, and could be placed anywhere on the property. Section 18.88.030's requirement to provide a parking space for every employee on a shift is simply updating this ordinance to current codes and would not impact the hotels and motels. A discussion ensued among the Commissioners concerning the idea of other Pleasanton .~ residents desiring to start a bed and breakfast in their home. Mr. Swift advised that off- street parking did not mean parking in a driveway or parked head to toe down a sideyard access. It is staff s feeling that there are very few homes in Pleasanton that could accommodate the off-street parking for the guests and employees of a bed and breakfast. Chairman Wright commented that he can accept a sign being six square feet in size, although he would like to limit the height of the sign to five feet unless it is attached to the face of the house where an eight foot height would be acceptable. In response to Commissioner Barker, staff advised that Mr. Cordtz applied for a zoning modification as well as a conditional use permit. A motion was made by Commissioner Hovingh, seconded by Chairman Wright, recommending approval of the draft ordinance, Exhibit A, with the following modification: Delete 18.124.270-D AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Hovingh, Lutz, Dove and Chairman Wright Commissioner Barker Commissioner McGuirk None ~ Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 August 24, 1994