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condition allows the City to bring the application back to the Planning Commission to add mitigating conditions of approval. Such conditions could include reducing the days /hours of music, prohibiting the use of amplified music or instruments, etc. The conditional use permit could also be revoked, if necessary. Should the Council decide to require noise monitoring, staff has drafted a condition in the "Options for Consideration" section below. The condition would require the applicant to measure the outdoor noise levels with a calibrated sound meter at least three times nightly each evening indoor music occurs and to take immediate action should the noise level exceed City noise regulations. Security The applicant has stated that she currently employs security staff on Friday and Saturday nights to check identification and to maintain order inside and outside of the business. At the Planning Commission hearing, the applicant stated that it was her intention to also utilize security on Wednesday and Thursday nights during the indoor music hours. As presently drafted, the conditions of approval do not address this item. Should the Council decide to include a condition of approval to memorialize the applicant's intention to maintain security, staff has drafted a condition in the "Options for Consideration" section below. This condition would require the applicant to provide security staff during the indoor music hours subject to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police. Meetings with Neighbor On December 17, 2009, Planning Division and Police Department staff met with Gene and Genie Finch, who own and live in the second floor apartment unit approximately 30 feet east of the subject property at 312 St. Mary Street. The Finches indicated that they don't necessarily oppose the applicant's proposal and requested that the applicant be a good neighbor and comply with the conditions of approval. The Finches also indicated that they would strongly oppose a request for outdoor music. Staff assured the Finches that the City would enforce the conditions of approval and encouraged them to call the City if problems were to arise. The Community Development Director also met with the Finches in their home on January 8, 2010. The Finches expressed their ongoing concern about litter, loitering, smoking, and other activity in front of their front door. They also reiterated their concern about outdoor music that occurred during the summer as authorized by the temporary use permit issued to the Pleasanton Downtown Association. Mr. Finch came to the Community Development Department counter on January 10, 2010, and spoke with staff about the same concerns as above. He also expressed his opinion that the Redcoats staff has promised a lot, but has delivered very little in terms of controlling its patrons. He also indicated that he felt the Redcoats activities needed to be subject to ongoing noise monitoring. Page 4 of 7