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Commissioner Balch commented that he finds Condition No. 8, "The establishment's windows shall remain closed during business hours." to be little unusual, particularly on a nice sunny day in Pleasanton, but they are planning on having amplified music. Chair Allen inquired if those would be the front windows that face Main Street, and if the drapes have to remain closed as well. Mr. Weinstein said yes and added that the drapes do not have to remain closed. He explained that the intent is to create a building and a use that is permeable and can be seen from the street, and this specific measure was intended to moderate sound coming primarily from amplified music inside. Commissioner Balch stated that he mentioned it to staff earlier because he personally would like it written to say that if amplified music is being added, it would be difficult to regulate when that occurs, as pointed out by staff. Commissioner O'Connor noted that he has not seen that condition before and inquired if it exists for every restaurant or bar that has amplified music. Mr. Otto replied that it is one of the standard conditions of the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines. Mr. Weinstein added that the process for these types of entertainment addresses sensitivity to neighboring uses. Commissioner Balch noted that the building does not have windows that open and inquired if the applicant would have the ability to change that in the future through a Design Review process, if he so desired. Mr. Weinstein replied that the applicant is actually going through the Design Review process for improvements to the fagade of the building. He added that staff can work with the applicant on those windows that during that process. Commissioner Balch stated that he is supportive of being less restrictive either at this time or when they do the building improvement. Commissioner Ritter agreed. Chair Allen agreed as well but indicated that she would prefer waiting till later to see what project will look like and use the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines standard condition for now. Commissioner O'Connor moved to make the required Conditional Use Permit findings for Case P15 -0577 as described in the staff report, subject to the Conditions of Approval as listed in Exhibit A of the staff report, with a modification to Condition No. 13 as stated in the staff memo dated December 9, 2015. Commissioner Piper seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, December 9, 2015 Page 8 of 40