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.L lllBLIC HE.AIUNGS ~ UP-93-47. Eric Nostrand Application for a conditional use permit to establish an approx' ately 3,570 square foot bar/alehouse and grill in the Hopyard Village Shopping Center 1 ted at 3015 Hopyard Road (Suites F, G, and H). Zoning for the property is PUn (P nned Unit Development) - Commercial District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report recommending approval of C the conditions of approval in the staff report. The Commissioners indicated they had spoken individually with the pplicants by telephone. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Eric Nostrand, 3950 Purdue Way, Livermore, and Barry Mori, 87 arques Ct., Danvi1le, represented the application. Mr. Nostrand indicated that he and Mr Mori, as well as the supporters of this project, are Pleasanton citizens, and they propose restaurant and pub featuring fresh beer and high quality food with the decor to revolve ound the history of the area, Le., the hop yards of Pleasanton. No hard liquor, dancing or oud music will be allowed. Mr. Nostrand indicated he and Mr. Mori had worked c10s ly with the Planning Department and the Police Department to mitigate any problems. e applicants have no conflict with the conditions set forth. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, the applicants indicated the had gone door to door introducing themselves, explained their project, and left an informati nal packet. Commissioner Mahern inquired if the applicants would keep the out 'de patio/dining area if they were not allowed to sell alcohol outside. Mr. Nostrand indica that the patio area would not be opened until next spring, thereby giving them addition time to make a decision. Mr. Mori added they would like to have the patio open fr m the perspective of the view and good exposure for their establishment. In response to a question by Commissioner Michelotti, Mr. Nostran advised that the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) requires outside dining areas to be adjacent to the restaurant or a barrier to be constructed where beer/alcohol will be sferred from the restaurant to the outside dining area. Responding to Commissioner Wright, the applicants stated there wou d be two TV's (20" and 27"), but they want to stay away from the sports bar image. They '11 not have a big screen TV. Robert Barberian, 7471 Stoneda1e Drive, owner of the Popi Lounge. Mr. Barberian had two concerns: the lack of parking and location of bar/ grill between two usinesses catering to children and young adults. Because the area has a high vacancy rate and parking is currently a problem, he fears that when the bar/grill is opened, the parking pr blem will be increased. ~ PJanning Commission Minutes Page 2 September 8, 1993