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In response to Chairman Wright, Mr. Swift noted that the parking analysis was done using the worst case scenario of every store being a restaurant. There is some overlap on Saturday, but staff does not feel this will be a problem. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPF..NED Mark Withrow, P.O. Box 5261, Pleasanton, advised of a few issues of concern in the staff report. Mr. Withrow noted that they will shortly be applying for signage (Condition 8). Chairman Wright stated the sign application is a separate issue from the use permit. Regarding Condition 11, Mr. Withrow requested some guidance of what was considered detailed information to be provided to the Planning Director. Mr. Swift advised that they want to be assured that what the grand opening celebrations entail will actually fit in the shopping center. Another concern is the requirement in Condition 10 to install a bicycle rack. The applicant is reluctant to do this because he does not believe Main Street is a safe place for children to ride bicycles. Usually the students are dropped off and picked up later. Chairman Wright stated the condition would serve an expanding age group such as young high school students who are able to ride their bikes to class. Mr. Withrow requested some clarification of the size and location of the bike rack. Staff feels a small rack is adequate and staff has several catalogs with appropriate small bike racks for purchase. Otherwise, bikes tend to get thrown down on the sidewalk and the other business owners object. This site is accessible from all of Pleasanton by the bike trails. The applicant also noted that the Grand Opening is scheduled for March 4th, and his students would like to start practicing. Staff advised the use permit takes effect 15 days from approval. Commissioner Dove inquired if the students will have access to the studio from the back parking lot. Mr. Withrow stated he has advised his students to park in the back and would prefer to have the students walk around to the front door. Richard Silva, 14996 Endicott Street, San Leandro, is a senior student of the applicant and has been with him for about three years. He addressed the issue of loitering and it is kept in check. The students are very serious about their training and Mr. Silva supports the application. Phillip Trapani, 648 Division Street, has been a student for a year and is anxious to have the new studio opened. He wants to train and will promise to keep the area clean. Stephanie Hunt, 322 Almond Ct., San Ramon, is a student of the applicant and supports this application so she can train in the studio. She advised that the students do not litter. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 February 8, 1995