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Resolution No. PC-99-01 Page 2 In addition, to deter theft, Wal-Mart has stated that it would trigger lock all of its displayed firearms, all displayed firearms would be locked in a glass case, the glass case and the sporting goods counter would be monitored by a video camera, the sporting goods section of the store would always be staffed, only the store manager or an assistant manager would have keys to the gun room and display case, and the store manager or an assistant manager would walk a firearm customer to the front exit after the customer had been given his/her firearm pumhase. Overall Wal-Mart is storing, monitoring, and distributing firearms in an adequately safe manner. 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 heath, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The residential use and park closest to the Metro 580 is an apartment complex and neighborhood park which are under construction. It is not likely that firearm sales at Wal-Mart would impact the apartment complex/park due to its location and since Wal-Mart is located in a major retail center, not a neighborhood center. Similarly, as operated and conditioned, adequate safety measures would be provided to aid in deterring theft. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance. Wal-Mart is now complying with the City's trigger lock requirements, and a condition of approval has been added that a trigger lock be provided with all firearms sold. As operated and conditioned, the firearm sales would be in compliance with all other applicable chapters of the Zoning Ordinance. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed conditional use is appropriate for the location. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. Approves Case UP-98-75, the application of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of firearms within the existing retail store located at 4501 Rosewood Drive (Metro 580 Shopping Center), subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made part of this case by reference. Section 2. This resolution shall become effective 15 days after its passage and adoption unless appealed prior to that time.