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9�e�tt N�: 7 <br />i�eetir�g Da��: JuEv 16. 20Q3 <br />iype of �ea�iness: Discussion <br />�_ ,, ` �. - ,�' <br />� `J %:;.i' <br />-��o �ionorable �ayor artd City Cour�ci! <br />F���a James Ericson, Acting City Administrator <br />t�e�rt iitl�I�ubje��o Discuss Nlodificatior�s to �roposed Ordir�ance 711, an <br />Ordinance Relating to the Zoning of Pawnshops <br />. :.: • ; <br />The Cit�+ Cou�cil adopted ar� Ir�t�rim ordinance on February 27, 2003, which directed the <br />Pfanning Commissi�n to review �he iicensing and zoning implicaiions related #o pawnshops <br />and io recomrnend a,pplicable provisians. The Planning Co�nmission disct�ssed this issue at <br />r�eetings in Marct�, April and f1�ay af this year, reviewing �tate statues, ordis�ances from <br />adjoining communiti�s and ordinances fror� communities where paw�shops �urrent�y <br />oper�te. Th� Commission also heard t�stimony firom represen�atives of th� Mounds View <br />Poii�e Department vvho did research on their own, discussing the potential impacts of a <br />pawnshop with other police departt�ents. After significant discussion and input from <br />interested parties including residents and tenants from ll�oundsvi�w Square, the Commission <br />aciopted � resolufiion fon►varding two ot°dinances on to th� Cii� Gauncil for their consideration. <br />, ,, . ,: . <br />The Ciiy Gouncil has reviewed the proposed ardinance� (the ordinanc� to regulate the <br />zoning and the ordinanee regulating the licensing) ar�d they would like to explore the overEay <br />concepfi fuether and have asked for fe�dback tor�rard thaf end. Additionafly, fhe Councif <br />would consider opening the overlay district up to other uses beyond Pawnshops, uses such <br />as "Adu1fi" uses, tattoo shops, piercing e�tablishme�ts, gun shops, check cashing facilifies, <br />e#�. <br />r ., :: <br />The Gity Council heid a public hearing on fVfay 12, 2003 at which time pubiic commenf was <br />accepted. The Council chcase io deEay acfiion untii they had an opportunity to discu�s #he <br />proposed ordinances further a�ithe nextvvorksession, June 2, 2003. Atthe�rorksession, the <br />Gouncil discussed �he possibili�y of creating an overlay zoning distri�t that rrvould allow for a <br />pavvnshop outside of the cer�fral business district of the Ci�y. Two potential overlays were <br />identified—either north of Highvday 10 or south of County Road H in the Mustang Drive/Circle <br />ind��triai area. To estabiisi� an overlay district, a11 that would be needed is io revise <br />proposed C)rdinance i11 to refl�ct the cr�ati�� ofi t�e nevu "Pawn �verlay District" vvith <br />�ssociated supporfing f�ngu�ge. <br />�ec�use there was �ot a clear c�nsensus t�n uvhich of the tvvo overl�y are�s vvduld be <br />mor� appropria�e ar�d beca�se �he �ouncil would like io include other �ses in the overlay, <br />the F'l�r�ning Comrnission sho�id review fch� passibilities and provide a r�commendatinr� <br />� io the City �ouncil <br />