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nearly an art form. Style, personality, and atmosphere of the therapists contribute to the non- competitive nature of the business, this is not a high-volume business, massage therapy business is not as dependent on location as it is skill, personality, professionalism and atmosphere. Veronica Krell, 239 Main Street, Suite D, opposed this conditional use permit application. She has been in this location for five years. She is afraid of the negative impact to her business. The business addresses are the same, differing only by the suite number. The new application is located directly over her business. She is afraid that a concentration of massage businesses will project the wrong image. She stated Pleasanton does not have two hair salons, nail salons, etc. located next to each other. Ms. Krell is also concerned with the similarity of the two business names. She understood that Ms. Hodge wanted to "blend in" with Ms. Krell's business. Ms. Krell does not want to be associated with Ms. Hodge's business, because she does not know if Ms. Hodge will conduct her business in the same professional manner she adheres to. The speaker feels the office building is at a saturation point for therapists. Ms. Krell asked the Commission to deny this application at this address. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Wright feels the landlord is a bit remiss bringing in a similar business, although the Commission does not have a legal basis to deny this application. Since the business is mostly by referral, it would seem clients return because of the services received. He will support the application. ~ Commissioner Cooper stated that there has been a burgeoning number of massage applications, and it is only a matter of time that the names would be similar. He will support the application. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, making the required conditional use permit findings and approving Case UP-96-85, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Cooper, Dove, Lutz, Wright and Chair Barker None None None Resolution No. PC 97-04 was entered approving Case UP-96-85, as motioned. b. PUD- -8-1M Del Valle Court Homeowners Association Application for a major modification to an approved PUD Development Plan to construct a gate at the entry to Del Valle Court. Zoning for the property is PUD-MDR (planned Unit Development-Medium Density Residential) District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report on the application submitted by the Del Valle Homeowners Association for a major modification to an approved development plan to construct a gate across the Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 January 22, 1997