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Minutes Planning Commissic 10/23/85 in conflict because of their various hours. He further asked that the special events during the ear include Valentine's Day and Halloween. When members come from other churches to attend activities in Pleasanton they ridepool. Mr. Corley also pointed out that there is a problem in landscaping as the driveway access to the parking lot uses 2' of the Church's property. He didn't believe the City wanted them to tear up the driveway and landscape it. The Church, however, is not objecting to the encroachment but does want to give notice of this fact to the City. They feel they can work out the landscaping issue with the City staff. Mr. Corley then reviewed the history of the building with its uses. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Corley if the rented the building for a church since 1907. that a member of the Odd Fellows said he has structure had been used as a church. Furthe Man had rented the structure and used it for years prior to purchasing the property. Odd Fellows had Mr. Corley stated records to prove the r, Church of Divine a church for two Commissioner Michelotti asked when the Church of Divine Man first rented the structure for church services. Mr. Corley responded that it was in 1979. Commissioner Michelotti then asked if there were current plans to renovate the front of the building. Mr. Corley stated that the liquor store lease expired three months ago. Cellars Liquors was paying $200 per month rent and the church felt this was not a reasonable amount of rent, the lease was then not renegotiated and the liquor store must move out. Staff has indicated in the staff report that the liquor store will be out by 10/31/85 but in fact, his client has no certainty that this will in fact take place. Legal action may be necessary. The Church has much of their work done by voluntary labor. They would be pleased to work with staff to participate in renovating the outside of the structure to its original condition. Commissioner Michelotti asked if the design would have to be brought back before the Design Review Board and if the plans would have to conform to the Downtown Design Guidelines. Mr. Corley indicated that a condition of approval discusses this matter. She further asked if they would be willing to participate in some type of landscaping plan. Mr. Corley indicated they would as funds are available. Commissioner Michelotti then discussed the Church's schedule of events and the time limit of 10:30pm. Mr. Corley indicated that the Church's schedule is compatible with the neighboring uses. Commissioner Wellman asked Mr. Corley about the lottery. Mr. Corley indicated that the Deja Vu Publishing Company of the Church of Divine Man sells lottery tickets to members. They do not display an "L" and sell lottery tickets to outside people. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wellman asked if staff had received any complaints about this use. Mr. Gee responded that the staff has not received any complaints about the proposed use and it has been advertised. __ _ . __. _ r.__ _ ____._ _._