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Mr. Pavan concurred with Ms. Decker's assessment and believed that the Commission's consideration of the sum total of the business could include the fagade. He believed that the definition of improving the building's appearance should be defined, which could range from re-painting to a stand-alone design review application. Chairperson Maas advised that she had driven behind the building and noted that the appearance of the back patio was somewhat unattractive; if someone wanted to improve the patio for future use as a dining area, this would be the ideal time to encourage that. Mr. Pavan concurred with Chairperson Maas's statement. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts' inquiry whether the use permit could be suspended and the conditions rewritten for a new tenant, Ms. Decker replied that it could be done. Any new business owner must come to the City for a business license; conditions could be written so that any change of ownership would come before the Planning Commission for any design review. Ms. Nerland cautioned that the conditions of approval cannot go into the future, dependent upon who the business owner was; the use permit would run with the land. She noted that the use permit could be suspended with the requirement that a design review application be brought forward with possible modifications to the use permit. Commissioner Fox inquired whether it would be possible to replace the current door with a larger door that would enable police to see in the building during drive-by patrols. Chairperson Maas expressed concern about revoking or suspending the conditional use permit, which would make it difficult for a new business to commence operations. Commissioner Arkin would like to see a jazz club in Downtown Pleasanton and noted that previous promises regarding the nature of the business in that location had been broken. He suggested that six months after a new business opens, the owner appear before the Commission for a review. He noted that would also protect the community. Chairperson Maas agreed with Commissioner Arkin's suggestion to allow a new business an opportunity to become successful. Commissioner Blank also agreed with Commissioner Arkin's suggestion and added that food service must take place whenever alcohol is served. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding the possibility of closing the back patio, Commissioner Roberts suggested that be addressed at the six-month review. If the back door is being used inappropriately, it could be changed to a fire door exit. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding security personnel, Ms. Decker brought the Commission's attention to Condition No. 4, which addressed time constraints as they applied to performance. Security personnel retained by the business would give weekly reports identifying activities on-site; these reports would be available upon request by the Planning Director or the Police Department. If there were unacceptable activities on-site, the use would be re-directed to the Commission for an additional public hearing to review performance. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING M1NUTES, February 23, 2005 Page 5 of 6