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The public hearing was opened. Percival Scales, partner of Essenar Investments of Auburn, spoke stating they concur with the recommendations of the staff report and urged approval. Commissioner Lindsey asked the exact location. Mr. Scales stated it would replace the Mode-O-Day shop, formerly the Gold Hanger. Commissioner Doherty asked if the Pet Shop were owned by the same people who used to be known as Pipers? The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Lindsey, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that all appropriate findings can be made (as stated in the staff report) and that case UP-81-28 be approved subject to the conditions shown in the staff report. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson, Lindsey, Wilson and Chairperson Getty Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None Resolution No. 2074 was then entered and adopted approving case UP-81-28 subject to the conditions shown in the staff report of 10/14/81. UP-81-27, Lance J. Hopkins Application of Lance J. Hopkins for a conditional use permit which would allow a video game room with approximately 20 video machines at 525 Main Street. The property is zoned C-C (Central Commercial) District. Mr. Harris presented the staff report and recommendation of denial. The public hearing was opened. Lance Hopkins, co-applicant with his wife, spoke in support of his appli- cation. He stated he appreciates the concerns with regard to the business between two bars but that his business would be supervised and close at curfew. He stated the young people do need a place to go. He stated he would be happy with a temporary use permit which could be reviewed prior to extension. Commissioner Wilson asked the applicant what his line of business is. Mr. Hopkins explained he works for a sales agency, is an officer in the Army reserve, and is accustomed to dealing with youth. He stated his wife has a teaching credential and is also in the reserve. The owner of Robert Thomas Photography, located immediately across the street from 525 Main Street spoke in opposition to this use. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lindsey stated that while he is convinced of the sincerity of the applicants, he does not feel the use is appropriate at 525 Main Street because a loitering problem could develop and it would be between two bars. -6- _.