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negatively affect their property at 349 Main Street. With respect to parking, he stated that the parking lot at 234 Main Street would be very convenient and ideal for the taphouse customers and that he is not opposed to sharing the use of that lot. He expressed concern, however, that heavy activity would increase their cost for operating the property and adding security and janitorial services, and he did not want that cost to be passed on to their tenants while the taphouse would be getting a free ride. He indicated that a condition should be added that the applicant purchase parking for employees somewhere so they do not park in the most convenient or retail spaces. Mike Hosterman, Chair of the Downtown Vitality Committee, stated that the Committee members overwhelmingly support the proposal and agree that it is a good use for the Downtown. He indicated that one of the 2000 priorities of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) is to get more retail and restaurant in the Downtown. He noted that this application fits in with that priority and increases the footprint and vitality of the southern end of the Downtown, together with Mr. Semmelmeyer's Fleet Feet and Mangia Mi businesses. He added that this is a perfect use for the property and would add to the nighttime vitality of the Downtown. He acknowledged Mr. Semmelmeyer's comments on parking but indicated that parking is a separate issue. He requested the Commission to support the proposal. Vic Malatesta, owner of Vic's All Star Kitchen, concurred with Mr. Hosterman's comment that the project is a step forward to increase Downtown vitality, which the PDA has tried to build over the years. He indicated that the parking issue is nothing new and has always been a Downtown issue. He noted, however, that everyone who comes to the First Wednesday and Concert at the Park events during summer always finds a parking spot somewhere in the Downtown. He asked the Commission to approve this application. Mike Peel stated that he is in favor of the application. He indicated that Josh and Barbara McKay are long -time residents of Pleasanton and noted that both the Police and Fire Departments are in favor of this proposal. He added that his family is in favor of the project and supports Josh and Barbara McKay. Mike O'Callaghan stated that he is a member of the PDA Board of Directors, a builder and a developer, and a Downtown resident longer that he can remember. He indicated that he supports this great project that boosts the southern end of the Downtown. He recalled the days when there was no parking problem in the Downtown but noted that having parking problems is a good sign of vitality. He added that the business would not impinge on daytime parking and would require parking mostly in the evenings when there would be a lot of available parking spaces. He stated that the applicants are doing the right thing and the right type of business in the right location. Josh McKay, Applicant, stated that he knew these issues would come up at some point and agreed, as was pointed out, that no parking is a good sign of life, business, and people moving in and out of the area. He indicated that the taphouse would increase vitality for that end of the City. He added that he wants to work with everybody, that he is not close- minded, and that any input or information is valuable to him. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 27, 2014 Page 5 of 44