Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet

Resolution No. PC-2025-15 Page 2 of 3 includes three new artificial turf fields, lighting and portable generators, and will use the remaining crushed gravel area for parking, involves minor alterations of an existing public facility involving negligible expansion of existing use (15301). The Project is also considered new construction of small facilities (15303). Likewise, it consists of minor alterations in the condition of land which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees and has negligible or no permanent effects on the e nvironment (15304). Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the Project conforms to all applicable objective standards of the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC), zoning ordinance and other adopted standards. Section 4. With respect to the CUP, the Planning Commission also finds that the Project was reviewed pursuant to the following findings set forth in Section 18.124.070 of the PMC: A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. One of the primary concerns in reviewing a CUP application is the effect of the proposed use on surrounding uses. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the subject property as “Public Institutional.” The zoning for the project site is P (Public & Institutional) District. Additionally, there is a land use agreement between the County and City regulating review protocol on uses taking place at Fairgrounds. Based on the Goal and Program in the Community Character Element of the 2005-2025 General Plan, and the land use agreement, the proposed use would provide opportunities for families and individual community members through activities and special events and bring members of the community into contact with one another. In addition, the proposed use would bring communities from a broader region together. Thus, the Planning Commission finds that this finding can be made. B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with the existing activities at the Fairgrounds. The location of the proposed facility is away from the existing residential neighborhoods on Rose Avenue, and with easy access to and from Gate 12 and Valley Avenue. Though on-site lights, generators, and a public announcement system would be used during operations, given the distance from residential neighbors, the noise impacts would be minimal. The proposal includes hosting league tournaments, which may attract high attendance and higher