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Staff notes that there have been occurrences in Pleasanton where bars impacted adjacent residences, with noise impacts being the most common problem. Staff is proposing several conditions to address potential noise impacts on the surrounding residents and businesses. For example, staff recommends that the outside doors remain closed when not being used for ingress/egress purposes, that the doors self close, and that the windows be closed during business hours. In addition, to prevent the possibility of this business becoming a "dance club," staffhas included a condition which limits dancing to the 16 fi. by 19 ft. dance area shown on the floor plan and that the size of the dance floor shall not be enlarged beyond that shown on the floor plan. The subject business would also be required to comply with the noise regulations of the City's Municipal Code. The Municipal Code does not allow a commercial property to exceed a noise level pr70 dBA at the property line. In addition, since the business would be located within 300 ft. ora residential zone and would remain open for business after 10:00 p.m., the'business could not exceed a noise level greater than 60 dBA at the residential property line at any time after 10:00 p.m. No soundproofing currently exists within the exterior walls of the building and the applicant has not proposed any for the business. As part of the approved building remodel, the outside walls will be substantially modified with the exterior siding removed and replaced with stucco. In addition, interior drywall would be installed as part of the tenant improvement for the applicant's tenant space. Since incorporating noise-attenuating measures into the walls of the building would be cheaper and easier to install during the remodel and/or tenant improyement phase rather than waiting until later after the walls are finished, staff recommends that the noise attenuation requirements be determined prior to the issuance of a tenant improvement permit for the applicant's business. Staff has included a condition that requires the applicant provide staff with plans and specifications showing the proposed wall assembly (i.e., drywall thickness, insulation type and value, stud size, etc.) and its noise reducing level (i.e., Sound Transmission Class rating). The wall assembly would need to be modified, if necessary, to comply with the City's Noise Ordinance prior to issuance of a tenant improvement permit. Staff notes that standard construction materials and techniques may provide adequate noise attenuation to meet Code requirements. Staff believes that the applicant's patrons would primarily use the City parking lot behind the subject site. Residences are located west of the City parking lot, across Peters Avenue. Most low-level parking lot noises (e.g., people conversing at a normal volume, opening and closing of car doors, etc.) should be inaudible to these residences. However, the residents could be disturbed if inconsiderate patrons were talking loudly in the parking lot or outdoor dining areas, fighting, speeding, slamming car doors, honking horns, "burning rubber," etc. Based on the applicant's desired business atmosphere, the patrons would not be expected to create these types of noise problems and a condition requires the applicant to regularly monitor the area outside of the business to ensure peace and quiet. However, in the event that the clientele create these kinds of problems, staff has conditioned the project so that if there are any future complaints regarding noise levels due to shouting, fighting, vehicles, etc., the project can be reviewed again Page - 6