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Mr. Iserson said the Planning Commission expressed concerns about the problems that have been occurring at the Union Jack Pub. it did call up the Use Permit for review, which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at its second meeting in February. Mayor Hosterman declared the public hearing open. Brenda Sauter, appellant and Pleasanton resident, appealed to Council to approve the appeal thereby denying the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to serve beer, wine, and spirits after 10:00 p.m. for the Oddfellows British Pub and Restaurant located at 336 St. Mary Street. She noted that she lived close to the site. She opposed this project in a residential neighborhood and expressed concern about parking, noise, and loitering. She believed the downtown already has a vital nightlife, and asked Council to consider the objective and subjective points when making its decision. Karl Sauter, appellant and Pleasanton resident, spoke in opposition to the Planning Commission's approval of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to serve beer, wine, and spirits after 10:00 p.m. for the Oddfellows British Pub and Restaurant located at 336 St. Mary Street. He commented on the differences between The Crown British Pub and Restaurant in Danville and the proposed Pleasanton location, which included hours of operation for selected downtown restaurants and bars, approximate occupancy of restaurants within one block in either direction of 336 St. Mary's Street, comparison of parking in Danville against Pleasanton in relation to the location of the ..... Crown Pub in Danville, and the location of foot traffic. While he appreciated all of the provisions that the Planning Commission added, he did not believe it was adequate enough. The real issue is how close a potential nightclub operation will be allowed next to a residential area. Mr. Sullivan asked the appellants what hours of operation would they like to see the establishment be limited to? Mr. Sauter said the hours of operation are not the main point. The main point is the impact on the residential area. If the patrons are under the influence and kept away from the residential area, the establishment could remain open until I a.m. Practically speaking, he did not know if the applicant would be agreeable. If the establishment was closed at 10 p.m. on the weekdays and at midnight on the weekends, Mr. Sullivan did not believe the same types of issues that the Union Jack Pub is experiencing would exist. Mr. Kernard said he and his wife hear yelling and people slamming doors at 10 p.m. He would not object to the establishment closing earlier; however, he and his wife are concerned about the noise and the impacts on the residential neighborhood even at 10 p.m. Mr. Brozosky asked the appellants if there would be any conditions that would be _. _ acceptable? Ms. Sauter said the hours of operation are an issue. Pleasanton City Council 15 02/01/05 Minutes