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information, so there is really no basis in the record for the Commission to consider anything other than rejecting that appeal. Pat Ferguson stated that she was a user of the former Nob Hill store and was sad to see it go. She noted that it was not too far away from where she worked in Pleasanton, and the City gets a lot of sales tax from this shopping complex because it is right on the way out of town. She indicated that she thinks the appeal exemplifies what is broken in California and that something like this would not happen in Texas. She noted that the economy is growing in Texas with so many jobs being created because Texas has a part-time legislature that just meets every other year. Ms. Ferguson stated that she is a small business owner and that she works with small businesses, which is in no recovery. She indicated that she appreciated the Commission's approval that will provide wonderful jobs. She noted that one thing WalMart does is take a hard - working person with very little education and gives the person the steps to advance far more than any union job could offer. She asked the Commission not to let this kind of an appeal slow down the process that has been so costly for not only the store coming in but also for the owners of the property. Rob Schultz stated that he lives in the neighborhood since 2004. He indicated that he shops based on the time of day, pricing, where he is at, and other types of errands. He noted that he really used the Nob Hill store quite a bit and found the people to be very friendly, so he was sad when Nob Hill had to go and was looking for another store to come in. He stated that they now shop in other places as obviously, they still have to get groceries. He noted that someone mentioned other people would lose out on business and that probably the biggest one would be the Safeway store across in Dublin. He indicated that he shopped there because it was convenient on his way home from work, so basically any tax on items goes to Dublin. He added that he would not mind having a WalMart Neighborhood Market in the center as he would have the option to go there and keep whatever sales tax revenues here in the City to help the community. Mr. Foley thanked the public for showing up tonight and supporting the applicant. Chair Pentin called on the Appellants and offered them one more opportunity to speak tonight if they were in the room. No response was received. A lady from the audience inquired how the fact that the Appellants did not show up will affect the hearing. Chair Pentin replied that he does not believe that has any bearing on the fact that there is an appeal. He referred the question to staff. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 19, 2012 Page 12 of 15