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use of the business. He stated that if the business wanted to change, that would need to come back before the Council as a request. Ms. Abendroth asked the type of barrier that would be between the building and the homes, whether there would be landscaping or just the back of the buildings. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the setback would be from the property line to the back of the building and noted that there could be landscaped buffering required between the structure and residential properties. Ms. Abendroth asked if anything would change if the ownership changed. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the zoning would not allow for changes and would only allow for the uses specified within the zoning district. Councilmember Shryock stated that this action would simply clarify the business that already exists and ensure that the zoning is more appropriate. She stated that at this time there are not any future plans for changes to the property or businesses and this simply changes the zoning to what it should have been for the allowed use. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that to be true. Councilmember Shryock reviewed the permitted uses in the proposed zoning district, noting that all of those uses have existed on the site previously. She stated that if anything else wanted to come to that site, the Council would have the ability to deny the request. Elaine (last name/address not audible), stated that she would be opposed to allowing liquor at this location. She stated that Nowthen Boulevard is a very busy road with high speed traffic and a lack of sidewalks. She stated that she and her husband have called the police for additional enforcement and a patrol will come out for a few days but once they leave, the high speeds resume. She noted that there have been accidents and safety concerns on the roadway and she would be concerned with adding alcohol service to the mix. She was concerned with traffic and pedestrian safety. She asked the Council not to allow a business to serve alcohol at this location. She did not believe that trees provide adequate screening and believed that additional measures would be needed to provide appropriate screening. She stated that she does not mind the small businesses in that location but would not support a nighttime business or a business that serves alcohol. Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if the resident believes that the businesses in the location contribute to the traffic and problems that she cited in her comments. Elaine replied that the issues that have occurred thus far have not caused the issues with traffic or alcohol in the area, but she believes that serving alcohol in that location would amplify those issues. City Council / August 28, 2018 Page 7 of 23