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Mr. Hoisington was asked to define Adult Uses and Adult Use Establishments. He agreed this should be done. Proposed B -3 Neighborhood Convenience Business District 9 -11.01 Subd. 2, f. Florist. Ms. Joyce Gimmstead of B J Floral mentioned that her business had been re -zoned twice before. Ms. Gimmestad pointed out that B J Floral was originally classified as a legal con conforming use in a residential district. She said that she had petitioned the city to include B J Floral as a permitted use in an E -B zone, and indicated that she did not wish to return to a legal, non conforming use. Ms. Gimmestad expressed concern about her ability to rebuild her business establishment if it were more than 50% destroyed. Mr. Hoisington suggested that zoning B J floral as a Neighborhood Business (B -3) District would allow florists as a permitted use. Mr. Hoisington noted that although this option would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the city could preclude expansion of the B -3 zone because the comprehensive plan did not include it. Ms. Gimmestad indicated that this alternative would be acceptable to her. The proposed B -3 district includes the existing auto service station as a conditional use. Steve Horazdovsky of Hamline Hoyt Auto Service said that he would prefer to operate his business with no restrictions or conditions. Mr. Horazdovsky also expressed concern about his ability to sell his business in the future. Administrator Hoyt explained that Hamline Hoyt currently operates as a legal non conforming use, and that the city has never required a conditional use permit for the business. Mr. Hoisington explained that the proposed ordinance as originally written would not have accommodated auto repair anywhere in the city. He also noted that the proposed B -3 ordinance was re- written to permit auto repair as a conditional use, with Hamline Hoyt specifically in mind. Mr. Hoisington asked the commission to direct any further concerns and changes they might have to Administrator Hoyt and she will keep him informed. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m.