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supporting Mr. Toomey, but the first time things get out of line, they will go to the property manager and lodge a complaint. Commissioner Michelotti reminded Mr. Sweeney that the staff report backs up his position and as a conditional use permit this application can always be returned to the Commission. Simone Bouveia, owner of Nuvo Salon next door to the restaurant, hoped Mr. Toomey's business is successful as he has been there since 1978 and Mr. Toomey will be the sixth business at that site. His chief concern is what happens outside the business in the parking lot; he is concerned that people will be hanging around in the lot and he has concern for his clients and his employees. He is also concerned about vandalism in the back parking as this does happen from time to time, mostly to the vehicles. He is especially concerned about the winter months when it gets dark early; as the game room back door is rather hidden; he expressed concern that this could escalate any problem. He wanted some kind of recourse should problems occur and wanted to know who to call. He was also concerned about noise as this would disturb his clients. Commissioner Horan questioned Mr. Bouveia as to what kind of businesses had previously been located there. Mr. Bouveia recalled that a pet store and a health food store had been there in the past. Commissioner Horan did not feel the game room would create any more noise than barking dogs. Mr. Bouveia said the pet store had special walls that muffled the sound. The Commission indicated that something of this nature could be installed at the game room. Virgil Gass, 2678 San Leander Way, said he and his wife operate Clover Creek which is near the proposed project. He noted that the staff and Commission have worked hard to create a good image for downtown Pleasanton and he would not like that to be harmed. He felt the restaurant was a good business to have downtown, but said he would favor denial of the game portion of the business. He wished to state for the record that if the application is passed as requested and people begin to loiter in front of the store, and they end up having public safety problems, he would like for Mr. Toomey to state for the record that he would be willing to remove the games. Chairman Mahern pointed out that tenants always have the option and protection of complaining about the situation as the application is operating under a conditional use permit and this permit can be revoked. Mr. Gass expressed concern that even if complaints were made that it would take years before anything was done. The Commission assured him that was not the case. Commissioner Michelotti felt that the applicant should have a chance to start a business and see if it will work. The case could be returned for review at either a six-month or one-year period. Minutes Planning ea..ission JUDe 12, 1991 Page 14