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2. Dances would take place on Sunday and Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p_m_ to 12:00 midnight, when the adult portion o£the nightclub is norn-tally closed' 3_ No alcoholic beverages would be sold, consumed, or permitted. Any person under the influence of alcohol would be permitted to enter; 4. Soft drinks and snacks would be provided during the entire event; 5. No one would be permitted to leave and re-enter the dance; 6. The dance would be advertised primarily to high school students in the Tri-Valley area, and there would be no radio advertising; 7. Sh-Boom would provide uniformed security personnel during the dance, both inside and outside the facility. The security plan would be reviewed by the Pleasanton Police Department. Mr_ Iserson noted that this application was reviewed and supported by the Pleasanton Youth Cotrtmission on Juae 1 ] , 2003 _ Staff believed that front a land use point of view., the use would fit in well with the surrounding area. The dances would be held when most of the other businesses in the shopping center are closed, and there is adequate separation between Sh-Hoorn and the residential area of Hopyard and Stoneridge Drive. Staff would review this use after one year, and it would be brought back to the Commission if there were any problems. If no problems were experienced, staff would extend the conditional use permit administratively. Mr_ Iserson discussed parking and noise; staff believed these would not be an issue- The Police Department has supported this application subject to the conditions of approval. Notice of the proposed use was sent to surrounding property owners and tenants located within 1,000 of Sh-Boom, and to the Val Vista owners. He noted that one communication was received by a neighbor, who, after speaking with staff was satisfied that the dances would not be a problenz_ Staff believed the teen dances would be safe and secure, compatible with the area, and. that the impacts would be mitigated. in addition, the dances would provide an important activity for teens, especially during the summer months. Commissioner Kemeny complimented staff on an excellent and thorough staff report. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin, Mr_ Iserson confirmed that the 1996 approvals were made on a staff level. Because of the previous problems, the applicants and staff decided that a fresh review should be made to specifically determine whether a teen dance would be viable and to add the necessary conditions. He noted that because of the sensitivity caused by the Marque, the neighbors were already concerned and wanted to be sure that the same impacts did not occur. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr_ Iserson confirmed that the previous teen dances had been advertised on the radio, and teens from outside the area attended. the dances. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 25, 2003 Page 10