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NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARINGS UP-91-46. Hacienda Billiards Application of Harold Mesick for a conditional use permit to operate a billiard parlor, install up to three video games, and sell beer after 10:00 p.m. (bar), at an existing building located in The Crossroads Retail/Office Center at 4555 Hopyard Road. Zoning for the property is PUD (planned Unit Development) - I1C-O (Industrial/Commercial- Office) District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report recommending approval of Case UP-91-46, subject to the conditions of the staff report. He called attention to two new conditions stating that the applicant shall install glass windows and/or doors into the private suites, and that no one under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to remain after midnight. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Harold Mesick represented the application. He stated that he has lived in Pleasanton for six years, and presently works for the City of Pleasanton. He said he and his wife have three boys so are very concerned about building a service suitable for families. He said he is willing to adhere to any conditions the Commission might impose. All but the private rooms will be non-smoking; there will be no gambling; children under the age of 16 will be allowed with their parents' consent; children will not be allowed before 3 p.m. so as to discourage cutting school. They would like for parents to come in fIrst and give permission for their children to come. Mr. Mesick stated that his father is a retired marshall and will operate the facility during the day; Mr. Mesick and his wife will operate it at night. He said that if approved, the business could be open by the end of October. Commissioner Michelotti asked the applicant to elaborate on his plans for the private rooms. Mr. Mesick felt the private rooms would fill more of a business need for someone needing to entertain a client, etc. The suites are more expensive. He added that billiards are an excellent winter activity and felt this would give the City an added entertainment. In response to Commissioner McGuirk's question, Mr. Mesick replied that transparent glass will be installed in the windows and/or doors to permit surveillance. This is covered in the new Condition 8 as presented tonight. Commissioner McGuirk further questioned the applicant as to whether it was a first come, first served type of process. Mr. Mesick said it is a first come, fIrst served situation; a per hour fee of $10 is charged; there could be a waiting list at times, hence the availability of some video games. Emeryville has had a waiting list at times of over an hour, but have experienced no problem with it. Mr. Mesick added that the establishment will be well- monitored and anticipates no problems. - Minutes Planning ea_ission August 28, 1991 Page 10 ,. .