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Darryl and Tania Smith, 2884 Foothi11Oaks Terrace, expressed opposition to approval of the amendment. Further, they spoke of family values being retained in the community, as referenced in the General Plan, and noted that psychic consulting businesses do not promote family values. Tom Aue, 1972 Paseo Del Cajon, spoke in opposition to the amendment being approved. He noted that the character of Pleasanton is shown in family values and morality issues. Further, he noted that psychic businesses do not promote the character of Pleasanton. Jody Ward, 5636 Hansen Drive, spoke in opposition to the amendment being approved due to retaining high standards of living, the negative effects on property values, negative influences on youth in the community, and detrimental effects on the community. Further, she requested that the Planning Commission deny the application. Kelly McIntosh, 3124 Joanne Circle, requested that additional studies be conducted on the effects of psychic businesses to small family-oriented communities. Ms. Seto noted that staff has spoken to the police departments in Lafayette and Concord and they report no problems; however, she stated they only had one psychic business or none. Garry Senna, 3200 Hopyard Road, sought clarification relating to First Amendment rights. Further, he requested that there be age restrictions on minors soliciting psychic businesses, that no psychic business be allowed in downtown Pleasanton, and that psychic businesses be kept away from schools. Erin Caproon, 3934 Petrified Forest Court, spoke in opposition to approval of the application and stated that psychic businesses are detrimental to the community. Further, he requested that additional research be conducted on the negative effects of psychic businesses on communities. Connie Cox, 3934 Petrified Forest Court, spoke in opposition to approval of the application and expressed concern with vulnerable people utilizing psychics. Further, she requested that the Commission vote against approving this application. Cherie Holt, 2790 Longspur Way, spoke in opposition to approval of the application. She expressed concern with minors and vulnerable people soliciting psychic businesses. Bruce Gujda, 3615 Olympic Court North, spoke in opposition to approving the application and expressed concern with morality issues as they relate to psychic businesses and the negative effects of psychic businesses on the community. John Fanagan, concerned citizen, spoke in opposition to approval of the application and expressed concern with the negative impacts of psychic businesses on the community, and these businesses taking advantage of minors and people in a vulnerable lifestyle positions. Neil Nelson, 8088 Bethel Lane, stated that if psychic businesses are permitted in Pleasanton due to compliance with First Amendment rights, the citizens of Pleasanton should choose not to use their services or support their psychic businesses. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 October 28, 1998