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Planning & Zoning Board November 14, 2012 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Ja s on P ate , 7291 S avanna C t ., resident for 15 years, stated concerns about the effect of the proposed business on the existing smaller businesses . He is concerned that the smaller stores will likely go out of business. He suggested that the city come up with some incentives to draw new types of business into the city and consider setting limitations on distance or population for allowing the same type of business. S ergey Nazarenko , o wner of Eagle L iquor at 730 Apollo Dr., stated that he took over the liquor store about 1 ½ years ago. He asked that the city focus on h elping existing business rather than bringing in new business. He stated that the city has concentrated on regulati ng the existing business es and limiting their success by requirements such as signage. He stated that if they have to split their customer base with a new business, somebody will have to go. He s aid that the city will likely end up with another empty spa ce in a strip mall and potentially even drive away the developer. He stated that he employ s only four employees versus the 20 – 2 5 employees that the new liquor store plans to hire. He thinks that is too many employees. He said that he was forced to rem ove signage on the front of his building in order to put a sign on the 35W side. He wo uld like the city to support and help the existing businesses. He is pretty sure that his business or another existing liquor store will be driven away by the competiti on. The Board and City Staff addressed concerns regarding: • Sanitary s ewer • Gas s pillage/p otential r unoff • Grading • Lighting • Buffer area • Fence and Landscaping • Car wash (no longer proposed ) • Liquor l icensing • Property v alues • Signage • Liquor laws • Trails • Building and Canopy heights Mr. Grochala explained the city’s role in allowing a business . He noted that a property owner is allowed to bring a business into the city if it is an allowable use. He added that the C ity is obligated by law to allow a use that meets city requirements. Mr. Grochala stated that there are seve ral opportunities over the course of time for residents to pa rticipate in the city process. Gary Schmidt stated concerns about property values and s peed limits. Staff explained the process invol ved in changing a speed limit.