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DRAFT <br /> She stated that live music draws business and creates a good environment and asked <br /> for Commission approval of staffs recommendation. <br /> Christine Salidivar, Executive Director, Pleasanton Downtown Association, stated that <br /> nighttime vitality is a key point if the City wants to have a growing and vibrant <br /> Downtown. She indicated that every Downtown has found entertainment to be the <br /> factor revitalizing them. She added that she believed Barone's has done a wonderful <br /> job and pointed out that being Central Commercial zoning provides opportunities for <br /> establishments for the convenience of the public. She noted that Barone's meets the <br /> needs of the community and supports businesses in the Downtown. She encouraged <br /> the Commission to support approval of the CUP. <br /> Sue Martinovich stated that she has owned the Pleasanton Hotel for 30 years and <br /> opened the Farmer Restaurant. She indicated that she is in favor of Barone's <br /> application, agrees with the need for vitality in Downtown Pleasanton, and asked for the <br /> Commission's approval. <br /> Mike Madden stated that he most likely has the closest bed to the stage area and <br /> echoed comments about the Barones and their great track record and noted that <br /> everything they have done is fantastic. He added that he believed people who <br /> purchase a liquor license to serve after certain hours abide by the conditional use <br /> permits and that if there are problems, they would fix it and make it right. <br /> Robert Tucknott stated that he lives right across from the Fairgrounds and felt that any <br /> activity is great for the community. He echoed comments made by the other speakers <br /> and indicated that music is a great thing. He indicated his support for Barones and the <br /> Downtown and added that Barone's brings people to the community. <br /> Otis Nostrand stated that he is also a restaurant owner and resident in town and that he <br /> agrees with supporters. He added that he agrees with some of those who cite noise as <br /> problems but felt there is a solution. He asked for the Commission to support the <br /> Barones' request. <br /> Andrew Gelb stated that when he moved from Los Angeles to Pleasanton eight years <br /> ago, he ate his first dinner at the Barone's Restaurant. He indicated that he supports <br /> activity, noise in the Downtown, and good times. He added that he was impressed with <br /> how genuinely and sincerely the Barones have agreed to making compromises and that <br /> he felt any problems could be worked out. He agreed that the Commission must find a <br /> reasonable balance and asked for its approval. <br /> Michael O'Callaghan stated that he has been a homeowner and business owner in the <br /> Downtown in excess of 22 years and that he professionally mediates and negotiates for <br /> the construction industry. He noted that what staff has prepared is a mediated version <br /> and does not need for further negotiation. He stated that he moved to the Downtown <br /> for similar reasons given by speakers. He noted that he had a train coming by his <br /> house 25 times a day and that the biggest entertainment was the fire siren ringing, as <br /> DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 8/12/2009 Page 10 of 17 <br />