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THE CITY OF AV l CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTON. 6 TITLE: APPLICANT: APPELLANT: September 20, 2016 Community Development Department Planning Division UP- 77 -13, CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PLEASANTON MASONIC CENTER City of Pleasanton Jeff Renholts, Pleasanton Masonic Center SUMMARY In response to complaints received from adjacent neighbors and other residents in the Valley Trails neighborhood, on June 22, 2016 the Planning Commission was presented with options to retain without modifications, modify or revoke an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP), UP- 77 -13, for the operation of the Pleasanton Masonic Center (also referred as the Pleasanton Masonic Lodge or the Masonic Center). The Planning Commission unanimously chose to modify UP -77 -13 by adding new conditions of approval to address the adjacent neighbors' concerns, substantially limiting use of the outdoor and patio area adjacent to the Masonic Center, and imposing other new restrictions on existing operations. Jeff Renholts, on behalf of the Pleasanton Masonic Center, appealed the Planning Commission's decision, indicating that the imposed conditions would cause financial harm to the Masonic Center and force its relocation. The letter of appeal is included in Attachment 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On June 22, 2016, the Planning Commission unanimously approved modifications to the Pleasanton Masonic Center CUP (UP- 77 -13). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council choose either Option A, Option B, or some combination of the two options (Attachment 1), as described below: Option A: Deny the appeal, and approve modifications to UP -77 -13 for the Pleasanton Masonic Center, with conditions approved by the Planning Commission. These conditions define allowed primary and ancillary uses at the Masonic Center, establish specific hours of operation for indoor and outdoor areas, and impose other restrictions, including limiting use of outdoor areas adjacent to the Masonic Center to four times per year. Option B: Deny the appeal, and approve modifications to UP -77 -13 for the Pleasanton Masonic Center with conditions recommended by staff prior to the June 22, 2016 Planning Commission hearing (Attachment 4). These conditions are similar to those in Option 1, but with a more lenient (but still restrictive) policy for outdoor events.