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Ms. Seto noted that Condition No. 3 relates to Condition No. 2 and suggested that <br />the phrase “hours and” of the first sentence of Condition No. 3 be deleted. <br />Commissioner Blank and Olson accepted the amendment. <br />Commissioner O’Connor referred to Condition No. 4 regarding informing the City of <br />advance events. He inquired what the definition of “large” events is and stated that <br />he believed the requirement to notify the City 24 hours in advance of minor events <br />was overly restrictive. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that the “large” event wording related to the applicant’s <br />association with vintner events as well as City-sponsored events. <br />Commissioner O’Connor stated that he did not believe informing the City in advance <br />was not necessary if they cannot exceed the Code capacity. <br />Chair Pearce agreed with Commissioner O’Connor and stated that she did not want <br />to over-restrict businesses in the Downtown. <br />Mr. Dolan stated that staff was being cautious with a use that the City has had no <br />prior experience with but that the condition could be struck if the Commission so <br />desired. <br />Chair Pearce acknowledged that the business was not the same as the Wine <br />Steward; however, alcohol is being served and gatherings are held. <br />Commissioner Blank stated that the Wine Steward was primarily a retail <br />establishment and more interested in selling different kinds of bottled wine as <br />opposed to holding wine-tasting activities, which we do not have in Pleasanton. <br />Commissioner O’Connor noted that Crush, which moved to Livermore, held <br />wine-tasting activities. He added that he did not feel Condition No. 4 was necessary. <br />Chair Pearce stated that when establishments like the Wine Steward hold events, <br />that do not exceed capacity. She inquired if the Wine Steward is required to notify <br />the City of advance events. <br />Ms. Rondash replied that they were not required to notify the City. <br />Commissioner Blank and Olson both agreed to delete Condition No. 4. <br />Commissioner Blank noted that Condition No. 14 regarding attendance at training <br />programs remains. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 15, 2009 Page 22 of 24 <br /> <br />