i have been living in balboa terrace for the past 42 years in. i am a past president of the balboa terrorist homes association. my comments today are my own and do not reflect those of my neighbors. i speak to approve the formation of a billiard hall at this section. >> you are speaking at the wrong time. you are speaking in support of the project, not the discretionary review. it is not your time yet. you will have an opportunity. >> i will come back. thank you. president fong: ahead, sir. >> i have lived in the north part of the terrorist, adjacent to the business. i have lived there for over 30 years. i would like to submit a petition that i took to houses around our block just yesterday afternoon. i was stating that we oppose the proposed pool hall and ocean avenue and its operating hours until 2:00 a.m. for seven days a week. i want to give these to the clerk. i was wondering how to approach this. it occurred to me this would be a good way to do it. i obtained 22 signatures just walking around yesterday afternoon. more than half of the people

it is close to my home in balboa terrace. from my standpoint, this is not a danger to the community. i do not think there is any problem with people walking dogs or children. the activity would be inside the parlor. i would strongly recommend a yes vote for this addition to the community. president fong: any other speakers in favor of the project sponsor? >> good evening. i am in support of this billiards hall. san francisco has only two billiards halls. he mentioned his family and one located at geary. it is very well-run. there is no crime. it is just a perception. i think there and billiards bring an average of -- and addition to business in san francisco that builders haul is one of the key small businesses that we need in san francisco. as he mentioned, there is going to be security. this owner is going 100% for the community, adding security where other billiards halls do not have security. he wants to add security and cameras. as a small business, he is doing a good job. as a new small business owner. thank you. i am i