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Mary Roberts, P. O. Box 154, Pleasanton, indicated she lives above this property and is quite familiar with the plans. She approves moving the building to the end of the palm trees and using the old brick. She understands the problems, however she did not understand why Wente is required to post the bond and not Signature Properties. It is the final map condition for Signature not Wente. She felt it was simple to put a tasting room in a big barn with all the barrels around. She felt that what the city and the citizens want is public access to this property. She suggested having the property open for viewing during harvest festivals or for picnicking, until there is another vintner. She referred to the Fenestra winery and lamented that the winery was not preserved historically. All the open beams were covered with drywall and sprinklers to meet Building Codes. A beautiful antique press outside is half covered by a cement ramp for handicapped access. She didn't understand why it would take $500,000 to put a tasting room in the subject property, but believed it might be because of Code requirements. She suggested a tasting room managed by the wine growers that serves Livermore Valley wines outside the building. There were no other speakers. Mr. Campbell asked why the City needs to have a bond for the winery building. Mr. Roush said typically cities require bonds or other financial security to insure that if a project is not completed by a developer or contractor, there is a source of money for the City to finance completion of the project. For instance when a sewer project is under construction and the contractor goes bankrupt, the City can go to the bonding company for funds to complete the project in a timely manner. The City's interest in this instance is to make sure that the condition of approval is satisfied. Mr. Campbell asked if the old winery was an historical structure. Mr. Swirl said it would have been, had it not been destroyed by fire. The condition of the existing building does not allow reconstruction, which is why staff supports relocating and rebuilding it as a new structure which complies with Code yet still resembles the old building. It was moved by Ms. Ayala, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, to approve reconstruction of the Ruby Hill Wine~3~ building as an architectural replica at a different site. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Campbell, Dennis, Michelotti, and Mayor Pico NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Mr. Campbell, to waive the requirement of a bond. Pleasanton City Council 12 02/06/01 Minutes