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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 7~ AP-94-07. PUD-80-15-SD-4M/UP-94-10. Carfmo. Inc. (F_,sDresso Express) Appeal of the decision of the Planning Commir, sjoll denying an aon~cation for 1) a PUP major modification to Measure "X" - the apnroved develonment plan for the Pleasant VillaRe Shopping Center to allow drive-in and take-out establishments. and 2) a conditional use permit anDroyal for a drive-through esnresso stand at the Pleasant Village Center located at 6700 Santa Rita Road. (SR 94:293) Brian Swift presented the staff report. Mr. Tarver asked why the Planning Commission denied the application. Mr. Swift responded that it was because of concerns about traffic patterns. Ms. Dennis asked if the conditional use permit could be revoked if problems developed later. Mr. Swift indicated the permit would be revoked only if the applicant violated conditions of approval. Staff is, however, requesting Council to add a condition that the use can be brought back to fred ways to solve problems that are not anticipated. Mayor Tarver declared the public heating open. Brad Hirst, 2456 Minivet Court, representative of Carfinn, Inc., made introductory remarks and introduced Bob Vogt, president of Carfinn, Inc. Bob Vogt, 4029 Hagen Road, Napa, president of Ca.f~no, Inc., explained the business and the product quality. He stressed the local identity that is developed and the convenience to customers. Mr. Vogt pointed out that most of the business is during the early morning commute hours and the business should not interfere with the other businesses in the shopping center. He believed his business will be of benefit to other businesses in the shopping center because of cross-promotional campaigns and exposure to the customers he will draw. Nice Gallegos, 2521 Clay Street, Alameda, reviewed Ms experience in the food service industry. He explained the hiring and training procedures for the business and the rigorous management practices to comply with its standards. One of the main goals is provide quick service and thus avoid any lines of traffic. Mr. Hirst referred to the active support of five other businesses in the center and a petition signed by 431 residents in the area who support this application. Carfinn, Inc. considered eleven other locations in Pleasanton and this is the best. He referred to the other locations where Carfinn, Inc. is located in other communities and that no problems have arisen there. Mr. Hirst then indicated Measure X, as originally adopted by the voters, did allow fast 09/20/94 -4-