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Minutes Planning Commissioi 12/12/84 M. Regello, Concord Street, spoke in opposition to the application, felt the cocktail lounge couldn't be successful without music, etc. which would be a detriment to the family oriented neighborhood. Chairman Doherty indicated that all speakers would be heard but asked that they not be redundant in their comments. Ernie Cunningham, Tanet Ct., stated the Vineyard Avenue doesn't have sidewalks and felt that a cocktail lounge could create an unsafe condition on Vineyard Avenue. Marilyn Chinney, Chablis Ct., realized the shopping center needs additional tenants but preferred them to be of a Ben Franklin-type. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, President Vintage Hills Homeowners Association, stated their group voted unanimously in opposition to this application. He asked that everyone present who are in opposition to the use stand up. Avery large majority of the people in the audience stood up. Only approximately 8-10 people stood up in favor of the use. Mr. Merle Miller, 3231 Vineyard Avenue, Space 112, Hacienda Mobile Home Park, spoke in opposition to the use and didn't feel it was a good idea to give senior citizens a discount, thereby drawing people on a fixed income to a cocktail lounge.. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, officer of the Vintage Hills Homeowners Association, indicated he had met with the applicant and asked them to withdraw their request. He indicated the officers of the Vintage Hills Homeowners association took a vote and they were unanimously opposed to the use, but in addition to that they presented a petition with 297 signatures against the use. He didn't believe there would be enough traffic to attract customers and the business wouldn't be successful. He felt that a cocktail lounge attracts an unattractive element. Construction people would be loitering in the area because of it and it would generally create a nuisance. It would also have a negative impact on Vineyard Avenue. William G. Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, also a resident of 3499 Norton Way, did not agree with the negative comments relating to this use permit. Other shopping centers in town have cocktail lounges and they work quite well as part of a mixed use. He felt it would financially benefit the shopping center and the City. He stated that since this is a conditional use permit the owners must abide by the rules or be shut down. Police Chief Bill Eastman, 677 Windmill Lane, addressed the Commission indicating that the Police Department's response to Vintage Hills is quite excellent. He did understand the position of the residents of the area, but cocktail lounges not necessarily an evil in Pleasanton or anywhere else. He known the applicants since he has been in town. If anyone time are has can - 4 -