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Discussion <br />City code currently prescribes limited separations but more specific to "protected" entities such as <br />schools and day cares. <br />The research in this area is wide ranging anecdotally and very limited in the scientific research area. The <br />City of Edmonton Alberta conducted an extensive community survey (1,295 respondents) specific to this <br />question (they have a 500 meter (.3 miles) separation. Respondents indicated that if a situation in a <br />planned shopping area (such as Rosedale, Northtown, etc.) the more the better as it gave maximum <br />choice, convenience and under market forces —the best price. <br />If a situation in a downtown commercial or commercial corridor, only 1/3 of the respondents supported <br />another store "across the street." Just under half of the respondents were satisfied with the current <br />separation and less than 20% were dissatisfied. The remainder were apathetic. <br />A survey of city administrators/clerks via utilization of the League of Minnesota Cities list serve provided <br />little additional information other than reinforcing that it was a local community decision. <br />Question 5: Determine which zoning districts licensed businesses should operate? <br />Answer — The council has broad discretion in this area. From a public policy perspective, there is little <br />evidence that a liquor store would have a significant impact on nearby property values — in certain <br />situations. if located in a low socio-economic area and allowed to be open late night hours, crime <br />would likely increase and that increase in crime would be the causal condition to lower property <br />values. Allowing liquor stores in anything other than B districts would likely result in vocal opposition <br />from adjacent property owners. <br />Policy issues related to this question: <br />1. What impact does zoning have on property values as it relates to off -sale intoxicating liquor <br />establishments? <br />2. Public perception of where liquor stores do and do not belong. <br />Discussion/Findings <br />City Code Chapter 1105.01 establishes four Zoning Districts; Residential, Business, Industrial and Special <br />that contain the following zoning classifications; <br />R-1 <br />Single Family <br />B-1 <br />Neighborhood Business <br />R-2 <br />Single and Two Family <br />B-2 <br />Limited Business <br />R-3 <br />Medium Density Residential <br />B-3 <br />Highway Business <br />R-4 <br />High Density Residential <br />B-4 <br />Regional Business <br />R -5 <br />Manufactured Home <br />PF <br />Public Facilities <br />R-0 <br />Residential Office <br />PUD <br />Planned Unit Development <br />CRP <br />Conservancy, Recreation, Preservation <br />1-1 <br />Industrial <br />The current liquor ordinance allows off -sale establishments in B-2 Limited Business District (City Code <br />Chapter 113.02 Subd. 2), B-3 Highway Business District (City Code Chapter 114.02), B-4 Regional <br />Business District (City Code 1115.02). <br />Each section the code provides a clear purpose or definition specific the zoning district/classification <br />presumably to provide guidance on model urban planning. <br />11 <br />