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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 23, 2005 Brandon Heffron, Beloved Inc., appeared before the Council and indicated that there were several reasons why he felt the Lakeshore Avenue location was right spot for his business. Blesener stated that that may be true from Mr. Heffron's perspective, but it is not the feeling of the adjacent residential neighborhood. Heffron stated that it is his understanding thaC if the City were to allow tattoo parlors, the B-3 Zoning District would be where they would be allowed. Allan indicated that that is not necessarily true, noting that the City might feel this use should be in an industrial zone. Allan noted that the concern with the location proposed by Mr. Heffron is that it is in a residential neighborhood. Allan noted that the site is the only General Business (B-3) zoned property on Lakeshore Avenue, the others being Single-Family Residential (R-1). Allan noted Chat Heffron describes the tattoo parlor as an adult use, and it was her feeling that an adult use should not be located in a residential neighborhood. Heffron pointed out that 2760 Lakeshore Avenue abuts Little Canada Road and the traffic counts on Little Canada Road are 14,900 vehicles per day. Heffron felt that the north end of this Lakeshore Avenue property was not located in a residential neighborhood. Heffron pointed out thaC the property has good access to the freeway, noting thaC his is a destination business and his clients would be regional, not necessarily local. Blesener stated that he understands that Heffron feels this is a good location for his tattoo parlor; however, it is not a good location from the City's standpoint given the adjacenC residential neighborhood. LaValle felt given a tattoo parlor is adestination-type business, there would be another location in Little Canada that is more conducive to this type of business. Blesener asked if there was anyone from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Jeff Vogel, Lakeshore Avenue, indicated that he was opposed to the tattoo parlor in their neighborhood. Vogel reported that he has two children that go to the Chrift store on Lakeshore frequently, and he did not want a Cattoo parlor next to the store. He noted that there are over 100 children in the neighborhood, and felt an adult-type use was not acceptable in the neighborhood. Vogel stated that he did not have a problem with a tattoo parlor in the right location. Blesener also that while Mr. Heffron may be a good business owner, a Text Amendment allowing a tattoo parlor would not be specific to just his business. 4