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Ms. Dennis said yes. She felt it was the best solution in the long term. She did not want to disrupt the business and the classes though. Ms. Michelotti felt the business might become so popular it would outgrow its present location. Mr. Pico appreciated the comments and the input on Mr. Oliveira's character. But he could attest to Ms. Adams and Mr. Higgins character. He said they have fought to protect their neighbor for a number of years. He was disappointed that Ms. Adams and Mr. Higgins did not get a positive reaction when they approached Mr. Oliveira. He hoped to find a way to make things work for everybody. He listed some of the problems this neighborhood has already faced and will face in the future. He felt if Mr. Oliveira wanted to operate his business in this neighborhood he needed to find a way to help mitigate the noise and to work with the neighborhood to resolve the issues. Ray Street is a busy street and does have preexisting conditions. He felt the concerns were justified. He was willing to approve a trial period in order to make this work, but everyone will have to work together on this. Ms. Michelotti asked if the process would be to grant the permit and then review it in six months or is the permit being deferred for six months. Mayor Tarver said Council would give staff direction on how to proceed. Council will either approve the conditional use permit or deny the application. What conditions are to be imposed is up to the Council's discretion. Ms. Acosta said that if Council is inclined to allow the business to continue operating, it is better to issue a conditional use permit for a period of six months. Mayor Tarver appreciated the community's support for Mr. Oliveira's character but the real issue is if the business is compatible in its present location. He agreed that maybe this is not the right location, even if there was a martial arts school in this location before. His belief is that the business is not compatible with the neighborhood and the best course of action is finding a better location. He supports the conditional use permit because of the conditions and if a business cannot operate under specified conditions then Council has to consider revoking the conditional use permit. He felt this would happen on this project. He did not want to see the business fail or create a financial burden, but felt Mr. Oliveira needed to find a better location that would not create potential problems down the road. He trusted that the noise, signage and parking issues could be resolved, but not the constant traffic created by the business. He was willing to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions listed. He felt it would be better to find another location as quickly as possible. Ms. Michelotti asked if a restaurant was a permitted use in this area. Pleasanton City Council 13 10/20/98 Minutes