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Lt. Knox replied that he is not sure if Scanshell scans High School ID's. Vice Chair Pearce suggested that the Commission first ask its questions of staff and then will call up Lt. Knox after the public hearing is opened. She then asked staff what the smoking regulations are in Pleasanton. Ms. Stern replied that smoking is not allowed within 20 feet of any door, exit or entry. Vice Chair Pearce inquired if the club's proposal complies with that. Ms. Stern said yes. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Eric DeBlasi, Applicant, stated that he would like to answer the questions raised, starting with the last one and then go backward to the others. With respect to people leaving the facility, Mr. DeBlasi stated that the first thing they do is make sure they go in their car and leave. He noted that most of those under the age of 18 years are being dropped off by their parents. He stated that they actually do this in their facility at Mountain View, where in May or every summer, they would do a ribbon - cutting and got a lot of positive press for the City because it was a safe way to keep the children off the street. He indicated that the age is 14 or 15 years, so they are not driving yet. He added that they do not want the 18- year -old's to go to their car, drink, and then come back. He noted that they monitor the actual parking lots so that those who go to their cars leave, because there is no reason for them to go to their cars. Mr. DeBlasi stated that the scanner actually does keep track if a person is trying to come back a second time. He added that they keep very close eye on those who walk to their cars because these people are not at liberty to go to their cars, have a drink, and then come back in. Commissioner Posson inquired if this is same procedure for High School ID's as well. Mr. DeBlasi replied that it is a little different with High School ID's; they monitor them more tightly. He explained that parents would normally give them about $25 or $30; they will pay their $20 to get in and then buy some water. He added that if these students leave the club and try to come back in, they would have to pay admission all over again, so it would not be likely that they would do this. He continued that what happens most of the time with teens is that they start to line up about an hour in advance, and security then literally goes out and cuts where the last teen is for the maximum allowed occupancy. He noted that these are pre- drinking teens who come in, literally dance for two hours, and then leave; they do not even request to go out, and if they do leave, they would not be able to come back in without paying again. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2013 Page 6 of 22