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Mr. DeBlasi stated that security actually searches these teens, not necessarily for drugs <br /> or weapons, but for bubble gum, noting that the biggest problem they have had is <br /> bubble gum all over the floor. He indicated that once everybody is in, the doors are <br /> closed and no one else can come in. He noted that the club is not open all night for <br /> people to come in; if it opens at 6:00 p.m. and it is full by 6:30 p.m., the doors are locked <br /> so there are no people trying to get in and out. He added that the club counts <br /> occupancy and once everybody is in, it does not continue to take money as the night <br /> progresses. <br /> Commissioner Posson inquired if this is done even if the club is not full. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that they would if they were not full. He stated that those who left <br /> and then paid to get back in would probably be able to get back in if security did not <br /> recognize them. He indicated, however, that they have never had that problem for the <br /> 22 years they have been in operation. He noted that they put stamps on their hands <br /> and added that they can look further into it if necessary. <br /> Commissioner Posson stated that he is very interested in the club's business concept <br /> and asked Mr. DeBlasi who he sees as their competition in Pleasanton. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that he does not really see too much competition in Pleasanton <br /> because of the demographics they are going after. He suggested that maybe <br /> Cheesecake Factory for the food. He noted, however, that the club is a Mexican <br /> seafood grill, but because it has a "non-compete" with Chili's next door, the club cannot <br /> be more than 49 percent Mexican. He added that in Las Vegas, it is called "Coconut's <br /> Beach Bar and Grill," but here in Pleasanton, it is called "Coconut's Beach Bar and <br /> Seafood Grill," with emphasis on "Seafood." <br /> Commissioner Posson inquired what the competition is in the Tri-Valley area if there is <br /> none in Pleasanton. <br /> Mr. DeBlasi replied that it could possibly be Scott's Seafood Restaurant in Walnut <br /> Creek, but probably not either because the club will have a fun, interactive concept with <br /> an electric surfboard inside. He indicated that it will be a fun, casual place where <br /> people can go to, with great food and more casual dining. He stated that in their market <br /> analysis, they did not really find anyone he could say would be their competition. He <br /> noted that they are also going after different demographics during different parts of the <br /> day; for example, they will be doing happy hour where they will really be going after the <br /> local businesses, especially across the street in the business park; on Friday and <br /> Saturday nights, they will go after the families for dinner; and during the daytime, they <br /> will have families for birthday parties, similar to Chevy's which is very well known for <br /> that, with pinatas and four-foot long burritos. <br /> Commissioner Posson inquired how the concept of the restaurant turning into a <br /> nightclub would work. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2013 Page 7 of 22 <br />