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41 The following people spoke in favor of this application: Dick Martin, 3971 Rainier Court; Vincent Henneberry, 3319 Harpers Ferry Court; Pat Kernan, 1885 Tanglewood Way; Sharrell Michelotti, 7873 Olive Court and Janie Eddieman, 2155 Westbrook Lane, Livenore, members of Board of Directors of Hope Hospice; Barbara Ashton, 2392 Willet Way; Bob Schlarb, 5162 Greentree Court, who pointed out that there were a few people interested in the property for lease but were not willing to sign for a year leas~ or could not afford the payment. Ruby Greer, 444 Main Street, Main Street Spirits and Deli, spoke neither for nor against this application. She was concerned with the negative feelings coming out from this application and reminded the merchants that they must unite during this time. Elisa RandaT.7o, 401 Main Street, Ran~_aT.7o Furniture and Doris Polaski, 436 Main Street, The Golden Oak Women's Apparel, spoke in opposition to this application. Ms. Polaski was not opposed to Hope Hospice but to this type of store being downtown. (A petition was given to Council). Chris Beratlis, 351 C St. Mary Street and Bruce Takens, President of Downtown Association, agreed that this particular location was not appropriate for this type of use. Mr. Beratlis was concerned with the precedent that would be set if this application were approved. Claudius Oliverna, 148 Monaco Court, spoke in opposition to this application. Mr. Pelligini reiterated the process to be used for clrop-offs and window decorating. He was bothered by the idea that this store was going to degrade this area. He estimated that 100 shoppers visit the store per day. There being no further testimony, Mr. Tarver declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pico supported this application. He believed that it should join the Downtown Association even though it is not required to do so. Ms. Dennis agreed with Mr. Pico. She thought that even more people would go to the store if were open longer than 6:00 p.m. Ms. Scribner had no doubt that Hope Hospice is a valuable service to the community. However, she did not believe that second hand stores were appropriate uses for Main Street. She explained the condition that Main Street is in under construction and how the businesses are effected. Ms. Mohr supported this application. She felt that the store was managed by credible people and will serve the community well. She did not believe that this facility would resemble St. Vincent de Paul's. She reminded those that objected to the application that this a conditional use permit and can be brought to Council for review at any time. 05/18/93 5