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Mounds View Planning Commission • December 17, 1997 Special Meeting Page 3 Commissioner Johnston suggested that no specific reference to business type be made other that limited use in the B-2 criteria. Commissioner Brooks stated that she was in favor of not permitting the business to operate because of the impact that this type of business might have on children in the community and the fact that people are not smoking as much as they used to. Commissioner Brasaemle argued that the precedent had already been established for selling tobacco in the business district and that there is no good reason for denying this request. Commissioner Johnston stated that the applicant has already put up signs in the store front advertising the coming tobacco store. Associate Ericson told the Commission that a vote was not necessary on the request. Chairperson Peterson suggested that a motion be made on the request. 0 Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Brooks to approve the Code interpretation as made by the Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, on Planning Case No. 509-97, 2560 Highway 10 (Silver View Plaza), request for permission to operate a tobacco shop as a permitted use in the B-2, Limited Business District, as per discussion. • • Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. Staff Reports/Information Items Director Jopke told the Commissioners that meeting timeline submissions for Planning Commission meeting dates for 1998 needed to be set. A resolution outlining the dates was furnished to the Commission for their consideration. Motion/Second: Brasaemle/Miller to recommend approval of Resolution 533-97 as presented to the Commission. Ayes - 6 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Highway 10 Corridor Design Theme (verbal report)