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Forest Taylor, the applicant, stated he would not object to a condition of approval to install a locked safe at the business to eliminate transport of firearms. He suggested that the safe be placed in the locked storage room at the property due to the room having no window and there being an alarm in the storage room. Discussion ensued relating to the following items: whether there is liability for Moulthrop Sales with guns being stored on property; the applicant only selling firearms to individuals who are personally known to him; the type of firearms and miscellaneous police equipment that would be purchased; the uses for firearms purchased, the safe utilizing a combination lock versus keys; and federal restrictions for firearm sales. There were no members of the public who wished to address the Commission. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny noted he had no concems with the applicant's background due to his being knowledgeable with firearms and being a police officer. He noted his desire for the firearms to be stored in a locked safe and alarmed storage room at the business location and not to be transported to the applicant's home. He stated that if this condition were met, he would be in support of approving the application. Commissioner Maas expressed concurrence with Commissioner Kameny's statement and inquired whether personnel at Moulthrop Sales should be made aware of the nature of the business. Ms. Eisenwinter noted that a public notice was sent to Moulthrop Sales, and Ms. Seto noted that other than the public notice, there were no legal requirement to notify personnel. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED The applicant noted that the personnel at Moulthrop Sales are aware of the nature of the business. He stated further that required Federal and State signage is posted inside the office relating to firearm sales. The applicant commented on the importance of knowing the individuals he sells firearms to. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas expressed agreement with conditioning the applicant to store firearms in a safe in an alarmed storage room. Further, she stated that the applicant's occupation and background were a plus in deciding to approve the application in that the customers would be dealing only with the applicant himself, and that the business meets the location requirements of the ordinance with acceptable distances to residences and parks. Chairperson Kumaran noted that he was initially concerned with approving the application; however, due to the applicant being a police officer and firearms being sold only to individuals known to the applicant, he would be in support of approving the application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 July 28, 1999