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O timmmee Ittpart ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE MD tilt Commit &tounttl of tI'e CV of ! $eitbt The January 20, 1989 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chair Person Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 4:15 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. • Persons in attendance included Council Members: Niezgodski, Slavinskas, Luecke, Coleman, Puzzello, Duda, and Soderberg; Kevin Butler, Howard Dukes, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that the purpose of the meeting was to review Bill No. 104-88 addressing the definition of controlled uses. He noted that Council Member Voorde had telephoned him` earlier to inform him that he would be unable to make the committee meeting. Council Member'.Slavinskas stated that the Bill would add a new definition . to .the controlled uses namely "those establishments which sell beer, wine or intoxicating liquor for carry out. " He stated that there should be a consistent handling of alcoholic beverages. It involves a neighborhood issue as well as selling a "commodity" and a "controlled item" . He believes that there are conflicting messages . being sent. He further stated that the 1, 000 foot restriction is reasonable and that this ordinance would not step into the area which is controlled by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He also noted that selling of such alcoholic beverages does affect neighborhoods. He cited South Bend Avenue as an example of how the Bill would be implemented with the new definition being added to the other definitions of controlled uses. He stated that he does not see this as a question of competition but rather a regulation of the number of outlets and strengthening the neighborhoods. He also added that the Area Plan Commission as well as the staff of the Area Plan Commission recommended that the Bill be sent favorably to Council. Council Member Puzzello noted that most of the controlled uses are establishments where children are not allowed. She stated that she would support the Bill if it was restricted to liquor stores only but believes it is to inclusive by including grocery stores and drug stores. She also voiced concern with regard to the availability of such products in neighborhoods for religious or medical purposes and that such items consumed in moderation are acceptable. She also noted that grocery stores "almost have to sell beer and wine to make it. " Council Member Niezgodski questioned the economics of such a Bill. He noted that often times there are "leader items" where there is a sale on an alcoholic item and the customer