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Local Licensing Authority Minutes October 28, 2019 Page 7 of 8 and the emails received be made a part of the record. Carlson seconded. All in favor. Brian Topping, 1550 White Violet, was concerned about the close proximity to the neighborhood and the traffic the store might generate. Lazar Gintchin, 1491 Hecla Way, noted he has children and lives very close to the store lot. He was concerned about access for minors. Other residents who attended the meeting were concerned about the impact to neighborhood children and how close this would be to public trails. They asked what was being approved tonight. Chairperson Machado explained this was for the retail marijuana license. He noted the zoning and distance requirements were set by City Council and were all met for this location. The Authority's role was only approval of the retail store marijuana license. The Authority bases their approval on the character of the applicant. He noted the presentation by Mr. Banks was the more sophisticated than any others the Authority has seen. Machado noted he understood the concern of the residents near this store. He noted the Planning Commission and the City Council will be considering the site plan. Machado closed the public hearing. Brown noted he understood the concerns of the residents and thanked them for voicing them. Authority members agreed. Lipton asked the applicant how soon he could submit the ventilation plan to the Authority. He replied within one week. Carlson moved the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisville find the applicant is of good moral character, all City and state law requirements have been met and that, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve the issuance of a Retail Marijuana Store license for 5 Eyed Jack, LLC conditioned upon the Licensee providing a ventilation plan. Seconded by Machado. Roll Call Vote: Machado — yes, Carlson — yes, Brown — yes, Lipton —yes, Watson — yes. H. Findings and Order — Por Wine House — Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License — 701 Main Street Authority Attorney Culley noted the Authority had agreed to this findings and order at the last meeting and allowed the licensee to pay a fine in lieu. This formalizes those decisions. Secretary Hanson noted the licensee had paid the fine in lieu.