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William Toomey, 6016 Alisal Street, represented the application. He felt the staff report was very thorough and said he had no problem with not allowing food or alcoholic beverages in the game room. He felt the requested application was in line with other restaurants in the City. He said the original plan was to include a billiard table, but at this time that is not intended. Commissioner Michelotti discussed with Mr. Toomey the kind of games he intends to install. Mr. Toomey said he intends to install basketball and bowling type electronic games, not games similar to the Game Station. He noted that the games he plans to have are geared to adults up to 21. He referred to Condition 4 in regard to "adult" games and said he has no intention ever to install pornographic or adult games. In response to Chairman Mahern's question, Mr. Toomey replied that if a person under the age of 18 were to enter the game room without an adult, he or she would be asked to leave. He said he definitely does not want this establishment to become a "hangout" for teens or undesirable individuals. ~ Several of the Commissioners expressed concern that the establishment would create neighborhood problems like the Game Station on Valley Avenue. They also expressed concern that only patrons over the age of 18 be allowed to enter the game room, unless accompanied by an adult. The applicant reiterated that this business would not become like the Game Station and that patrons would be "carded" for I.D. purposes and rules would be followed as to age limits. Commissioner McGuirk asked if oigarette machines would be allowed in the game room. Betty Ineson, 46831 Ranchodira Road, Fremont, property manager, supported the application as a family style restaurant, much like various pizza parlors. She felt this could be a place where people could eat and have fun at the same time. Commissioner Hovingh expressed concern that litter could be a problem at this location. Ms. Ineson stated that they would have a maintenance person take care of this issue; if they determined that it came from some other business they would ask them to assist in the cleanup. Commissioner Wright asked if the other tenants have been notified of this application. Ms. Ineson said she has spoken to every tenant; their concern was about the possibility of teens hanging around, which was her concern also. The tenants are now comfortable that the property manager does care about what happens at the location. Martin Sweeney, 1742 Magnolia Circle, said he owns Moonlighting Formal Wear two doors down. He had no objection to the application, but expressed concern that teens might start hanging around, destroying property and leaving junk around. He wished to go on record in ~ Minutes Planning ea..ission June 12, 1991 Page 13