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perspective, staff finds the Chabad application to be appropriate for the subject property, as conditioned. Noise The Pleasanton Municipal Code states that a proposed conditional use must be in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. One of those objectives is to "promote the stability of existing land uses that conform with the General Plan and to protect them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions." The project site is zoned multiple-family residential and it abuts single-family homes to the north. Section 9.04.030.A of the PMC states: "No person shall produce or allow to be produced by any machine, animal, device, or any combination of the same, on residential property, noise level in excess of 60 dBA at any point outside of the property plane, unless otherwise provided in this chapter." Section 9.04.070 of the PMC also states: "Any noise which does not produce a noise level exceeding 70 dBA at a distance of 25 feet under its most noisy condition of use shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 9.04.030, 9.04.040 and 9.04.060(A) of this chapter between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m." Noise was the primary concern from nearby neighbors with the previous use at the project site. Potential noise impacts associated with the Chabad's operation are analyzed in the following areas: Preschool Playground As proposed, the playground would be located on the north side of the existing building, facing north. The preschool's outdoor playtimes are 10:30-11:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-noon, and 3-4 p.m., with a maximum of 24 children outside at one time. Children playing would generate sound from human voices and from the use of equipment and play structures. While the City's Noise Ordinance does not regulate non-amplified human voices', there is a history of the adjoining residents to the north expressing concerns related to noise from the project site associated with prior uses. The proposal shows the playground would be located to the north of the existing building. Staff has discussed and the Chabad has agreed to relocate the playground to the west of the existing building, approximately 70 feet from the northern property line, and to use a six-foot tall wood fence, rather than open fencing. Staff has included conditions (Conditions No. 7 and No. 9) to reflect these changes. With the proposed outdoor terrace and playground areas, the existing storage sheds would need to be relocated elsewhere on the project site. Staff has added a condition (Condition No. 17) to address this item. ' The PMC Noise Ordinance (Chapter 9.04) does not regulate non-amplified human voices. P16-0288 and P16-1833; 3370 Hopyard Road Planning Commission Page 11 of 18