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GP-81-10, ~._ty of Pleasanton Application of the City of Pleasanton to amend the various elements of the General Plan, where appropriate and necessary to allow for modifications to the growth management system of the City (formerly Residential Allocation Program, R.A.P.) The Planning Commission may make any recommendation relative to the above modifications. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Chairperson Getty stated that this matter would be heard after 7a, Determination of Use - Gail Sidhu, 4031 Stanley Boulevard. Determination of Use - Gail Sidhu, 4031 Stanley Boulevard Mr. Harris presented the staff report and recommendation to not allow the subject use. Commissioner Wilson addressed the automobile junk yard next door to the property. Commissioner Jamieson stated he felt we should look into other cases and see how many animals have been allowed. Mr. Harris stated this has been done and is reflected in the staff report. Commissioner Wilson addressed the size of the lot and was told it is about 3/4ths of an acre. Horses were then discussed and Mr. Harris stated two horses are allowed on each 40,000 sq. ft. lots and one is allowed for each additional 40,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Jamieson asked why horses are allowed on the Madden property. Mr. Harris reported that this property is in an agri- cultural district or would be a legal non-conforming use. Chairperson Getty asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this matter. Gail Sidhu, 1244 El Padro, the owner of 4031 Stanley Boulevard, addressed the Commission. Ms. Sidhu said she would like to address points brought out by the planning staff and Health Department. She stated she doesn't have as many animals as that for which she has applied. She explained that she has show rabbits, sells the off- spring with the culls going for meat. She indicated she wishes to establish a small rabbit farm. She said she would eventually like to sell manure and currently uses it in the soil. She stated that, yes, one day there was a foul odor. She said that when it is wet it can be very unpleasant. She said the chickens work the rabbit manure into the soil. She said she raises edible pets and keeps no dogs or cats and that her proposal is very ecological. She said she has attempted to determine who the complainant was but to no avail. She indicated it was her desire to meet with the com- plainant and settle all problems. She indicated that there had been fighting cocks and other types of animals in the area which create much more manure than do her animals. She presented pictures for the Commissioners to see. She indicated that a fruit tree in the neighbor's yard generates more flies than her animal farm does. She stated in her opinion, there doesn't have to be a sharp difference between rural and city life styles. She further indicated that a gas station (was mentioned in the Madden proposal) -17-