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PROS AN CONS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT PROS CONS Allows increased vitality in a manner May create additional noise at or near the compatible with downtown residents and project site but would be required to allowing for adequate public safety. adhere to noise limits and other operational standards. Provides more opportunities for nightlife that's reflective of the community's desire. Consistent with Downtown Hospitality Guidelines PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this application was sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a 1,000-foot radius of the site. Staff has provided the location and notification map as Exhibit C for reference. At the time this report was published, staff received no comments or concerns. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental document accompanies this report. SUMMARY/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 related to noise and parking. Staff is of the opinion the proposed extended hours would enhance the vitality of the downtown with a new late-night dining option for downtown patrons in an appropriate location. Primary Author: Sonal Aggarwal, Contract Planner, 925-931-5618 or Saagarwak cityofpleasantonca.aov. Reviewed/Approved By: Steve Otto, Senior Planner Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development P19-0431, 680 Main Street Planning Commission 8 of 8 dditional 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 CUP on February 26, 2020. The Committee supported the bar CUP, subject to compliance with the City's Downtown Hospitality Guidelines. PROJECT SITE ALTERNATIVES As outlined in the above, staff believes the use, as proposed and conditioned, would be compatible with the surrounding businesses and would not detrimentally affect the surrounding uses or properties and recommends the Planning Commission approve the project. However, alternatives to the proposal that could be considered by the Planning Commission include: 1. Denial of the application. Such an action would preclude the applicant from serving alcohol past 11 p.m.; or 2. Approval of the application with modifications. The Planning Commission could approve the CUP, but with modified hours of operation, or with other changes to the proposal. P19-0431, 680 Main Street Planning Commission 7of8 cy LD-P.3, regarding "Right to do Business" — this policy explicitly recognizes that "downtown operations" such as operation of businesses, special events and similar activities are not to be considered a nuisance, provided that they adhere to applicable noise and operational standards. As proposed and conditioned, staff believes the restaurant serving alcohol past 11 p.m. is consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan's policies. P19-0431, 680 Main Street Planning Commission 6 of 8