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Commissioner McGuirk questioned Mr. Swift as to how other store, such as St. Vincent de Paul, antique stores, etc. are coded. Mr. Swift stated that these sto es, as well as numerous bars and gas stations in the downtown area have been there for a 10 g time and are under a different code than Hope Hospice, which must operate with a condi 'onal use permit. Doris Polaski, 436 Main Street, owner of the Golden Oak Apparel hop, also spoke in opposition to the application. She noted she is in the same building in which Hope Hospice is attempting to locate. She was not in opposition to the organizati n, but felt that a prime location on Main Street should have something else besides a thrift tore. She did not think it would enhance her business in any way. She felt that much mon has been spent in revitalizing downtown, but that a store such as Hope Hospice was n t the way to attract further business. She stated that if the application is approved, whe her lease is up she will probably move elsewhere, as she felt other businesses would. (Ms. olaski presented letters to the Commission in opposition). Commissioner Mahern asked Ms. Polaski how many customers she verages per day. Ms. Polaski said business has been slower because of construction, but g nerally between 25 and 40 per day. Eliza Randazzo, 401 Main Street, owner of a furniture store across om the proposed location, spoke in opposition to the application. She also felt that s prime comer of real estate should not house a thrift store. She noted that she would not ave moved her business here if she had known this would happen. She felt this type of busi ess would not be good for her business. She said she also has pictures of clothing left outd rs at the current location of Hope Hospice and felt the same thing would happen at th proposed location. She said her average customer spends between $4,000 to $10,000 an did not think a thrift store was compatible with that type of business. She also felt that th y are not in the same category as antique stores, as antique stores are run by professionals. She stated that her lease is up in October and if the application is approved, she will see a different location, as she felt others would. Bill Laube, 855 Main Street, stated that he has close ties with Hope ospice and is strongly supportive of the organization. However, he cannot support the pro sed application for downtown Main Street. He stated the Pleasanton Hotel is adjacent to St. Vincent de Paul's store and must pick up items daily that are scattered about. He said e calls police, but they are not always able to respond in time to catch someone who climbs ver the fence or leaves items scattered about. He was concerned that the same type of situa on would happen at Hope Hospice and that this would definitely hurt the downtown. He elt they could consider a side street on Main Street with the same results for them. Michael Bahn, 1995 Rancho Verde Circle W., Danville, stated that h comes to dine in the evenings occasionally in downtown Pleasanton. From the heart, he s pported Hope Hospice; however, from the head, he did not think it is desirable to have a thri t store on a Main Street location, such as requested. He would deny their request. (Brief recess). Planning Commission Minutes April 14, 1993 Page 7