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displayed because it is a high-volume sales item, and he noted that many stores display unlocked ammunition. He requested elimination of the condition to lock up shotgun ammunition. Discussion ensued relating to the sale of handguns, the need to redesign the store in order to comply with the condition to lock up ammunition, deleting the second sentence of Condition No. 16, the type of containers in which firearms are sold, firearms being brought into the store to be shipped to another state, the required background check for employees who sell firearms, and location of the firearms department within the store. Herbert Marshall, 3202 Clifford Circle, spoke in favor of the conditional use permit being approved for firearm sales at Outdoor World. He further requested that Condition H be modified to allow for citizens who do not have driver's licenses to show an alternative form of identification. John Westbrook, 10890 Dublin Canyon Road, commended Outdoor World for their professional business practices and their top quality line of firearms. He spoke in favor of the conditional use permit being approved for firearm sales at Outdoor World. Kimberley Rowland, 3650 Locke Court, noted that she was the Chairperson for Measure G, and that she met with Mr. Thomas and the two other firearm dealers in Pleasanton to work toward compliance with the Measure G ordinance. She stated she was not in opposition to the conditional use permit being approved. She expressed her support with staffs recommendation for trigger locks on handguns and commented that it may set an example for firearm owners to trigger lock guns at home and to reduce accessibility and theft of guns to youths. She further noted that the police report was not specific in relation to the ammunition displayed and requested police input on this issue. She requested that Condition No. 9 relating to the video camera be put in place before the conditional use permit is issued. In conclusion, she noted that Outdoor World is working toward being in compliance with Measure G. Bill Spence, 2284 Goldcrest Circle, provided the Commission with a letter dated May 26, 1999 and spoke in favor of the conditional use permit being approved for firearm sales at Outdoor World. He commented on the safety conscientiousness of employees of Outdoor World, that Outdoor World is an asset to Pleasanton, falling to grant the permit would impact the employees of Outdoor World and would have a negative effect on the City of Pleasanton. David Pastor, 3613 Hawaii Court, noted that people purchasing firearms are doing it legally and he expressed support with application being approved. Mr. Thomas expressed appreciation to the people who supported Outdoor World's application. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Cooper noted his support with approving the application and stated that Outdoor World is an asset to the community and a responsible operation. He stated that people who are frequenting the store can avoid the firearm department, if they so choose. He commented that staffs recommendation for conditions are reasonable and that the applicant has concurred with conditions. He expressed PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 May 26, 1999