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Joe Sasek, 1809 Spumante Place, spoke in support of this item and added that he owned the Wine Steward store downtown. He noted the applicant's ability to make a business work and believed this center would benefit the community. Dominic Scotto, 2439 Pomino Way, spoke in support ofthis item and added that his family has been in the winery business for 30 years. He noted that the event center would be vital to the economic success of the vineyards. David Perry, 3504 Mercato Court, spoke in support of this item. He noted that the applicant was well-known and respected within the Ruby Hill community and had been a very considerate neighbor. He had requested the opportunity to present his project to the community, which was well-attended. He noted that there was a small group of people who objected to the project for a variety of reasons and that Mr. Callahan met with them to accommodate them the best he could and still make this a practical business venture. He believed the project was generally welcomed by the community, Arpad Nagy, 2001 Ruby Hill Blvd., spoke in support of this item and believed that the proposed project would add to the quality of the community. Laura Corthell Wu, 1907 Zenato Place, described the process whereby the Tri- Valley Conservancy was funded. She believed that the applicant was a good neighbor and person and that the event center would be a good idea, She was concerned about the proximity to Ruby Hill, when combined with the other three event centers in the immediate area. She believed the entire length of Vineyard A venue should be considered with respect to traffic rather than looking at it piecemeal. She asked the Commission to think about the quality of life for the residents in Ruby Hill and suggested that the applicant operate just a winery without the event center. Jack Sum, 708 Avio Court, spoke in support of this item and believed the applicant's spirit of cooperation with the residents has been admirable, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Blank noted that the application seemed generally sound and would like clarification with respect to the hours of operation. He would like the landscape plan to come back to the Commission for a full public hearing and approval. He would like to see a condition of approval specifying some noise threshold and wished to ensure that any change in ownership or use would bring the use back to the Commission. Ms. Decker noted that the most recent neighborhood meeting was held the previous day and proposed that the following conditions be amended: 1. Condition No.1: The applicant will submit color samples for review and approval by the Planning Director; 2. Condition No. 16: The operating hours will be reflective of staffs discussion with the applicant; EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, October 25, 2006 Page 4 of9