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Oliver Davis, the Council's representative on the Area Plan Commission (APC) confirmed the APC was now in approval of the revised petition. No one from the public offered any objections. Ultimately on motions from Derek Dieter and Gavin Ferlic supported by all amended bill 33 -14 was sent to Council favorably. Bill 14 -63 was the final bill scheduled for review. It was a petition to allow a convenience store at 1119 Lincoln Way West, with gas pumps. Mark Lyons from the Building Department reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals had voted 5 -0 to favor the petition. Mike Danch, representing the petitioner explained the particulars including the need for a special exception for the gas pumps. During the Council portion, Derek Dieter asked if the petitioner had met with any Neighborhood groups. The answer from Danch was no. Karen White had a volley of questions. She asked if complaints received from residents near a similar business owned by the petitioner were addressed. The petitioner said this was a management issue that had since been resolved. She added that nearby residents needed a comfort level, now absent, with this proposal. Tim Scott, Councilman representing this area, said the neighborhood organization here opposed the store. In response to Oliver Davis, the petitioner said there would be no liquor sales and hours of operation would be restricted. During public comment, Linda Wolfson said Lincoln Way West needs improvement; but not a convenience store. Jitin Cain from the Community Investment Department said a store of this type did not fit into the Lincoln Way West corridor plan developed with the neighborhood. He said a convenience store would compromise residential investment in the area. After further back and forth Derek Dieter made a motion the bill go to Council unfavorably. Gavin Ferlic offered a second and all affirmed. Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 4:04 P.M