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I~ MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2991 7:30 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Boche. PRESENT: Barr, Boche, Daykin, Duncan, Finegan, Nestingen, Gibson Talbot Cernia APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission requested an amendment to the January 28 minutes to include the findings for revoking the conditional use permit issued for a game arcade at 1544 W. Larpenteur. REPORT ON THE POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF POOL HALLS AND GAME ARCADES AS CONDITIONAL USES IN A B-2 ZONE 9-10.01 2)(p)(q)~ City Planner Hoyt reported on the possible exclusion of, or further restrictions on game arcades and/or pool halls as conditional uses in the City's B-2 zone. Planner Hoyt explained that when considering whether or not to remove billiard/pool hall and/or games arcades as conditional uses from the zoning code, two questions need to be asked, 1) "Is a pool hall and/or games arcade a desirable land use in the City"?, and 2) "Is a pool hall and/or game arcade in a B-2 zone compatible with other land uses in the City"? Three site criteria were discussed. One, adequate parking in front of the establishment with no rear exit to allow police to better patrol; two, exits away from residential neighborhoods; and three, highly visible entrances and exits for observation by patrolling police. Due to the close proximity of all businesses and residential neighborhoods, the Commission agreed there was no appropriate location for such an establishment in a B-2 zone in Falcon Heights since the option of establishing minimum distance requirements was not available to the City. Commissioner Finegan moved and the Commission unanimously accepted to recommend the removal of both uses from the zoning code, 9- 10.01(2)(p) - billiard/pool hall and 9-10.01(2)(q) - game arcade. Councilman Cernia will bring this to the City Council as a Planning Commission recommendation. If the Council approves, a hearing notice will be published and a public hearing will be 1 •