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if the permit could be revoked should it become a nuisance. Mr. S ft affirmed that the conditional use permit could be revoked if necessary. Commissioner McGuirk stated that he is trying to get a feel for what types of business fit the downtown "image" and asked if this application appears to be accep ble. Mr. Swift stated that staff feels this will fit very well into the downtown. Commissioner Finch advised that he remembers the history of that b ilding and stated that much of it is constructed of six-inch thick masonry walls. He did n t think sounds would penetrate through them. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Katherine Ferruci, 163 W. Neal Street, represented the application. he stated she is the mother of three children and is a homeowner in the Tri-Valley. She said she chose downtown Pleasanton as the location for her dance studio because of the charm and history of the area and felt that a ballroom studio would be a nice touch. S e felt that instruction in a non-threatening atmosphere would invite men and women of all ag s to take advantage of the studio. She thought that the studio would also promote local rev nue as people would come for dance lessons and then go to a restaurant or shopping. Ms. Ferruci stated she has read the staff report and concurs with the conditions of approval. However, she referred to page 2 of the staff report and noted that th last lesson will be given from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The studio will close at 10:00 .m. Commissioner Wright asked for clarification of the number of instru tors on site. The applicant said she would be the only full-time instructor with two -time instructors and a receptionist. Commissioner Michelotti expressed concern about the possibility of nacceptable noise levels of music coming from the studio to the restaurant and stated she has n in a San Francisco restaurant where a disco was allowed underneath. At that place it w difficult to hold a conversation in the restaurant because of that situation. The appli t stated that should not be a problem because the music she will play is not nearly as loud that used for the noise testing. She said the music equipment would be somewhat like a ho e music system. She only has 500 square feet of dance space and the student needs to be ble to hear her instructions so music cannot be played too loudly. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Michelotti thought that staff had done a very thoroug analysis of any possible problems in regard to noise and parking. Her concerns have all bee addressed. Planning Commission Minutes May 12, 1993 Page 3