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November 28,2001 <br /> PUBLIC MARINO—COUNCIL BILL NO 01-11-49 <br /> President Simpson opened a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance <br /> amending the Zoning Code regulations for mini-casinos. <br /> Allan Giffen,Planning,stated that on August 4,1999 the City Council amended <br /> the Zoning Code to add mini-cashew as a permitted use in certain zones within <br /> the city.The proposed amendment would show for mite-casinos to locate within <br /> venture larger than 8,000 square feet,provided that the gambling and gaming <br /> tivity does not exceed the 8,000 square foot muitnum.hroidential uses,such as <br /> r nightclubs would not be restricted by the 8,000 square foot <br /> maximum, <br /> provided no gambling or gaming occurred within such establishment. <br /> In addition,there would bee 600-foot separation requirement between all mini- <br /> casinos.Them are two C-IR zone areas in the city,a large area on Everett Mall <br /> Way,and a smaller area at 4l"Street and Colby Avenue. <br /> The Planning Commission's recommendation is to allow mini-eaaiooa in the C. <br /> 1R zone on Everett Mall Way,but not in Ne C-1R zone area at 410 Street and <br /> Colby Avenue as the°banacly of the arms are very different Everett Mall Way is <br /> more commercial.The 41°Street area is in close proximityto a residential arra. <br /> During the Pluming Commission's proems a letter was received from the Everett <br /> Clinic stating that mini-casinos would not be compatible in the 41°Streu arra. <br /> Councilmembers Gipson and Warnock asked for clarification regarding the 8,000 <br /> square feet limitation. <br /> President Simpson called for public comment <br /> Robert Thor,consultant representing the Amateur Hockey Association,spoke in <br /> support of the Planning Commission's recommendation. <br /> Huck Dentinger,4423 189°Avenue SE,Issaquah,President and Executive <br /> Director of the Northwest Amateur Hockey Association explained that the <br /> Amateur Hockey Association is a non-profit organization established 44 years <br /> ago.The organization was started to give youth a place to play hockey in Seattle. <br /> NWAHA has since grown and its purpose is to encourage and promote the growth <br /> of amateur hockey and other youth oriented activities.Ice coats range front$250- <br /> 520 <br />