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Staff is able to support the findings to approve the project, as proposed, and believes the project will not adversely impact any existing on-site uses or the surrounding area; thus, staff suggests neither of the two project alternatives above should be pursued. SUMMARY OF PROS/CONS OF PROJECT PROS CONS Allows increasing vitality in a manner May create additional noise at the subject compatible with Downtown residents and site during operation, but would be required with safety as well as more opportunities for to adhere to noise limits and other nightlife that's reflective of the composition of operational standards. the community. Adds to the business mix Downtown and provides more choices of where to go at night. Consistent with Downtown Hospitality Guidelines PUBLIC NOTICE Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. Staff has provided the location and noticing map as Exhibit D for reference. At the time this report was published, staff received one public comment about the project from Mike Cheney, owner of Valley Plumbing Home Center, Inc. located at 272 Rose Avenue (Attachment C). Mr. Cheney is objecting to the proposed indoor entertainment and music until midnight, seven days a week, component of the proposed bar. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt (Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. CONCLUSION Staff believes the required CUP findings for the project can be met if the project is approved as conditioned. Conditions of approval have been included which will ensure the safety and general welfare of the surrounding area is maintained, while minimizing spillover effects such as noise and parking. Staff is of the opinion the proposed bar would enhance the vitality of the Downtown with a new late-night option for Downtown patrons in an appropriate location. Primary Author: Eric Luchini, Associate Planner, 925-931-5612 or eluchini(a�cityofpleasantonca.gov Reviewed/Approved By: Steve Otto, Senior Planner Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development P19-0432, 310 Main Street, Suite D Planning Commission 8 of 8 cant'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