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10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. He added that they are paying rent for the space the entire time. Chair Pearce stated that while the Wine Steward has expansive hours, it only serves alcohol during a limited time. She inquired if the applicant would be serving alcohol during the entire expanding operating hours. Ms. Bohner said no. She noted that they want to open at 10:00 a.m. because they have local artists at times; boutique sales and alcohol would only be served starting at noon. Mr. Webster stated that they also own a lavender business and extended line which will also be offered in the store. He then referred to Condition No. 11 regarding sound-proofing, stating they do not own the building, which was designed for multiple tenants. He noted that the owner has assured them that the building walls are quite substantial, made of cinder blocks and brick, and that the inside of the building has been designed to limit any noise impact. Ms. Bohner stated that they would have only acoustic-based, rather than amplified, jazz-style music which does not get very loud and is very relaxing. Mr. Webster noted that they have also been known through their career for their music of very high quality and very atmosphere-appropriate. He then referred to Condition No. 9 regarding the installation of small signs in the interior of the building or near exit doors requesting customers to be courteous and quiet and to not loiter outside. He reiterated they are not a bar and do not have that problem. He indicated that he was not aware of any other store that has signs like these posted inside and inquired why it would be required now. Commissioner Olson noted that when he first reviewed the application package, he did not get the impression that their business model included selling a lot of additional items. He inquired why they would not feature wines other than their own wines. Mr. Webster replied that their ABC Permit Type 02, also known as “a winegrower’s permit,” allows them to sell only their own wines. Ms. Bohner stated that their operation is similar to Livermore’s Blacksmith Square. Mr. Webster indicated that statistics have shown that a Downtown tasting room can be a very successful model. Michael O’Callaghan stated that he concurs with the staff report and that this is the type of business he would like to see Downtown which would contribute to the City’s vitality and ambience. He requested the Commission to amend the first sentence of Condition No. 16 to read:“Outside washing of floor mats, containers, equipment, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 15, 2009 Page 19 of 24