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Ms. Mildred Outzen, 468 Amaral Circle, spoke in favor of banning skate- board ramps. Mr. Steve Paulson, 419 Ewing Drive, stated he is concerned about the noise; it is a loud roaring noise that gets on his nerves after 6 to 8 hours of it. He stated this issue has to be addressed. Ms. Gloria Watson, 348 Mavis Drive, stated the entire neighborhood is up- set; and that they have their rights that should also be considered. There being no further testimony, Mayor Brandes declared the public hear- ing closed on this item. Councilmember Butler stated he felt at this point that a conditional use permit would be the most effective control; it is a positive requirement and would require the appropriate notification to surrounding property owners. If a suitable location was established then conditions could be determined that would keep it suitable. He was not in favor of waiving the fees. He felt an expiration date should be placed on the ramps; one or two years would be rea- sonable, with consideration for reapplication. He added that a conditional use permit can be revoked on short notice if the conditions are violated. Mayor Brandes stated that if Council feels there is merit in Councilmember Butler's proposal, how could this be applied to existing ramps. Mr. Beougher stated they would be a non-conforming use. Councilmember Wood stated he felt the City has enough laws to control any problems that might arise relative to this matter. Councilmember Mohr stated she felt this is an issue that should be settled by the City, not the courts. She concurred with Councilmember Butler's comments. Councilmember Mercer stated he did not want to see kids not being able to skate in Pleasanton. He also tries to defend property rights; noise is the biggest problem in this issue. He stated a conditional use permit appears to be the most sensible solution. He concurred with the remarks of Councilmember Butler. Mayor Brandes stated he concurs that a conditional use permit can handle future skateboard ramps. He stated that if conditions of approval are vio- lated then it is possible that Council may ban skateboard ramps in the future. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and secon- ded by Councilmember Mohr, that staff come back with an ordinance which would add a section that would require a conditional use permit for skateboard ramps in Residential Districts, with an expiration date clause included. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmember Wood ABSENT: None MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION Adoption of Ordinance No. 1232, Approval of PUD-80-15-2D, Application of Hivest, Inc., for Planned Unit Development Plan approval to construct a two building retail commercial complex on an approximately 2.0 acre site located 12-3-85 - 6 -