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Page 2 RZ-82-10, City of Pleasanton Application to amend various sections of the Code as they pertain to the outdoor sales and display of merchandise. Mr. Harris reviewed the staff report and recommendation of approval and stated heretofore there was no allowance in the Code for outdoor sales in general. Commissioner Getty asked about the cost of the permit for outdooor sales. Mr. Harris said it would be a nominal amount and that current fees for temporary conditional use permits range from $15-$25. Commissioner Getty further asked how they would control non-profit outdoor sales. Mr. Harris indicated he would hope that no one would abuse the privilege and if they did, the ordinance would have to be tightened up. He further said that the Downtown Association supported sales three times per year. Commissioner Doherty addressed the Amador Center in that it seems to him that Carl's, Grutmans and other tenants have sidewalk sales frequently. He stated they also have artists' sales frequently. Mr. Harris stated that these would be regulated under the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Doherty asked who was notified of the proposed change. The recording secretary explained. Mr. Harris further said that Mr. Rapp, owner of the Center, received a copy of the proposed change. The public hearing was opened. Lynn Bach, one of the tenants of the Amador shopping center indicated that all tenants were notified of the meeting and proposed change. She indicated they would be happy with a three-time per year restriction with regard to outdoor sales. She asked if this would include artists' shows. Mr. Harris said that they are currently allowed under a temporary use permit in the C-N District and that this would not be changed. Commissioner Doherty asked if anyone else was present in the audience from that shopping center. No one else addressed the Commission. Commissioner Getty indicated that a display doesn't necessarily mean they are selling the items. Mr. Harris indicated that a display would be covered in this ordinance. Commissioner Doherty asked about Rod's Hickory Pit and the ice cream parlor who share tables and chairs outside of their premises. Mr. Harris stated the proposed ordinance allows outdoor restaurants. Commissioner Getty talked about an attractive display of merchandise being shown outside of a building. Mr. Harris discussed the fact that it is pretty hard to separate an attractive display for an unattractive one in an ordinance. Commissioner Doherty spoke to the truck load sales various shopping centers conduct. Mr. Harris indicated the ordinance is being written to restrict these types of things.