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. . . Staff is recommending approval of RZ-95-6 by the Planning Commission to the City Council. Commissioner Barker inquired why staff is making a global change to the Code instead of changing the zoning for the Oak Hills shopping center (who is seeking the modification). Mr. Iserson stated the shopping center is zoned as C-N (not a PUD), therefore, any changes would apply to all C-N districts. Mr. Iserson noted that staff did not feel the applicant needed to propose a PUD rezoning and create a list of special uses for the Center. Commissioner Wright clarified that Rod's Hickory Pit could continue their operation as is (with a separate bar area) at the Oak: Hills Shopping Center, if they discontinued serving alcohol at 10 p.m. General discussion ensued with staff regarding the concept of the full dinner menu being available while alcoholic beverages are being served. Mr. Iserson stated the implied intent of the Code was that the restaurants would prepare the food after 10 p.m. just as they prepare the food during the normal dinner hours. Staff stated that the Commission could add to the Code or add as conditions to the conditional use permits that drinks cannot be served unless accompanied by a meal. Further discussion ensued regarding past problems with bars and music and dancing establishments in retail centers. Commissioner Hovingh suggested an addition be made that no amplified music be permitted after 10 p.m. It was also noted that this change to the Code would impact several restaurants in Pleasanton, one or more in every shopping center. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Stuart Snider, 120 Main Street, #G, Sacramento, leasing agent for Oak: Hills Shopping Center, represented their application for a Code modification. He stated their goal is to allow higher quality sit-down restaurants to locate within their type of shopping center and be able to serve alcohol later into the evening. They are in agreement with staff's criteria for the Code change. They do not intend to have bars or nightclubs locate in C-N districts. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Snider feels any restaurant should offer a good faith attempt to serve all menu items after 10 p.m. In response to Chairman Lutz, staff further clarified that their intent in changing the Code was that after 10 p.m. any restaurant would have to offer a full dinner menu to all patrons. It is the patron's choice to order a meal, with or without alcohol, or order alcohol only. In response to ('.()l:I1mi....ioner Barker. Mr. Snider advised that Rod's Hickory Pit's present layout at Amador Center is a culmination of years of operation and expansion into existing ''';;~ Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 January 10, 1996