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T°�Ianncis `Izew PIan�A�� Com�assion .Tuly 169 2003 Re�ula�- I@�eeti�� Pag� 4 7. Disca�ss �a°oposeci IVYo�Iifications to Propo�ed Orciinance 711, a� Or°dinans� Relating to the Zoa�in� of P�w�shops. 5�aecial Plan�i�� Case �P-114�03 Community Developmeni Director Ez-icson indicated that the City Council had aslced that the Planning Commission discuss the issue of overlay zoning for the pawnshop a�zd other adult orzented businesses. He tk�en pointed out on the �nap the two proposed aareas for-:the c�verlay district. Director Ericson asked for input as to which overlay what types of uses the Commissian felt would be ap� district. Commissioner Johnson indicated that he did not Iike the too many resxdents. Z the Coxxaznission would prefeir, and ely located iri such an overlay ond optiou� because it is too close to Director Ericson indicated that a lot of people havc cxpressed a preferei because it is separated from any residential, churches schools, daycares heart af the City. Director Ericson indicated that the City would have some comment as zt is adjacent to them ari�i the sam district were selected. � one from the f Blaine as they may have New Brighton if the other Commissione� Hegland sai� he is concerned that sti�ch a laz:ge��area is being destgnated for the overlay district because everi `tliough right 1�ow thcrc may riot be many places to locate within that oveilay districi future uscs of that properky is unlcnown to the City and it opens the City up to allowing more af these types of�ises because tliere would be room available. Director Er-icsoii incli�ated the reason Council suggested a large area is to minimize legal risk for the City because creatiiig;a very s�nall district within which it wouid be impossible to locate could open t1�e. City up io a legal cl3allexlge. Commissioner Hegland sugg�sted that the area could be smaller because Mounds View is a small'City overall and there should be some consideration for i:hat in figuring the size for the dzstrict. He #hen said that;he`wauld lilce io do further research into the requirements and issues aundin the creation o surr g f an overlay dishict before he is prepared to vote on it. Coiiail�issioner Zwun indicated that he agreed with Com�nissioner Johnson with regard to option o��e becausc it is �.vvay from residential areas. He also noted that option two may interfere with I�rew Brighior�'s proposal to build residentzal and seniar housing in the area. Chair ;tevenson indicated he was not in favor of either one. Commissioner Scotch indicated she was not in favor of either one. She then said thai she fee2s the proposed area is too large. ;