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related crimes in particular) , lowered property values, increased <br /> transiency, and decreased stability of ownership; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude the adverse impacts which Adult- <br /> Uses Principal have on surrounding areas diminish as the distance <br /> from the Adult Uses-Principal increases; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude that studies of other cities <br /> have shown that among the crimes which tend to increase 'either <br /> within or in the near vicinity of Adult Uses-Principal are rapes, <br /> prostitution, child molestation, indecent exposure and other lewd <br /> and lascivious behavior; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude that the City of Phoenix, <br /> Arizona study confirmed that the sex crime rate was on the average <br /> 500 percent higher in areas with sexually oriented businesses; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude that many members of the public <br /> perceive areas within which Adult Uses-Principal are located as <br /> less safe than other areas which do not have such uses; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude that studies of other cities <br /> have shown that the values of both commercial and residential <br /> properties either are diminished or fail to appreciate at the rate <br /> of other comparable properties when located in proximity to Adult <br /> Uses-Principal; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Reports conclude that the Indianapolis, Indiana <br /> study established that professional real estate appraisers believe <br /> that an adult bookstore would have a negative effect on the value <br /> of both residential and commercial properties within a one to three <br /> block area of the store; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council finds the suburban <br /> characteristics of Mounds View are similar to those of the cities <br /> cited by the Reports when considering the affects of Adult Uses- <br /> Principal; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council finds, based upon the <br /> Reports and the studies cited therein, that Adult Uses-Principal <br /> will have secondary effects upon certain preexisting land uses <br /> within the City; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council finds that proper <br /> planning for the siting of Adult Uses-Principal within the City is <br /> necessary in order to protect the City's planning process and the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the citizens; <br /> WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission has been working on <br /> the updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan since 1990 including <br /> consideration of major amendments to official controls, including <br /> 2 <br />