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A proposed conditional use must be in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. One of those objectives is to promote the stability of existing land uses that conform to the General Plan and to protect them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions. The proposed bar and indoor entertainment and music would be subject to conditions of approval prescribed by the Downtown Hospitality Guidelines, such as keeping windows and doors closed when not being used for ingress/egress. In addition, as conditioned, the proposed uses would need to comply with the City's noise regulations. Therefore, staff believes noise from the proposed bar would not significantly impact surrounding uses, including any nearby residential uses. Parking For property zoned C-C and located within the Downtown Revitalization District, the Municipal Code does not require any additional parking for a change in use. Parking for the proposed bar is provided in the rear parking lot, and on-street parking is also available. In addition, the subject site is within close proximity to the public parking lot within the former railroad right-of- way to the east. Staff believes the subject site's 63-space parking lot, adjacent public parking lot, and nearby on-street parking would provide adequate parking for the proposed use. Should parking-related problems occur, staff has included a condition of approval which allows the Director of Community Development to refer the CUP back to the Planning Commission for possible mitigation measures. Police Department Review The Police Department has reviewed the proposed CUP and determined the proposed door staffing would be sufficient to manage any security issues (Exhibit B) and additional security staff are not being requested at this time. A condition of approval would allow the Chief of Police to require security staff if future problems were to occur as a result of bar patrons' behavior within or outside of the tenant space. Pleasanton Downtown Association The Pleasanton Downtown Association's Downtown Vitality, Design & Historical Review Committee reviewed the proposed bar on January 22, 2020. The Committee unanimously voted in support of the bar CUP, subject to compliance with the City's Downtown Hospitality Guidelines including the food service guideline. Regarding the indoor entertainment and music hours, the Committee supported the applicant's proposal and indicated it also supported expanding the music hours until midnight, seven days a week. ALTERNATIVES As articulated above, staff believes the proposed bar and indoor entertainment and music, as conditioned, is consistent with the objectives of the zoning district. However, alternatives that could be considered by the Planning Commission include: 1 . Denial of the application. Such an action would preclude the applicant from occupying the subject site and conducting the proposed activities; or 2. Approval of the CUP with modifications. The Planning Commission could approve the CUP, but with modified hours of operation, or other changes to the proposal. P19-0432, 310 Main Street, Suite D Planning Commission 7of8 Noise Patrons' voices and entertainment/music within the interior of the proposed bar would be the main noise sources generated from the subject site. The proposed hours of operation for the bar are 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week while indoor entertainment and music would occur from 4 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. P19-0432, 310 Main Street, Suite D Planning Commission 6 of 8