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from the operation of amusement devices, has an amusement device manager on the premise during all hours of operation, is licensed by the City, and has implemented a security plan which has been approved by the Chief of Police. Section 109.030 states that no license shall be granted for any gamèroom which is less than 1500 feet from any residents, is less than 1500 feet ITom . any school building or school yard, or is less than 1500 feet from any park. This distance is to be measured from the licenses premises to the property line of any parcel used for residents, school building/yard, or park. Given this distance requirement, an interpretation ~r this section of the code would lead to the conclusion that gamerooms were intended to be limited to regional facilities such as Rosedale Shopping Center with its expanse of parking area and peripheral commercial development separating it from residential uses. The proposed location for the Alladin's Castle is the old Woolworth space in the Montgomery Ward's wing of the center. From this location, a 1500 foot radius will not cross any residential school or park property . We have attached infonnation from Alladin's Castle regarding their proposed use and how it is different from gamerooms of the past. This infonnation also describes Alladints Castlest corporate philosophy and management style and talks to where they see the family entertainment industIy going in the future. This infonnation also speaks to the security program and cooperation with the Roseville Police Department. The Department has had the application infonnation for their review and have indicated they are comfortable with Alladin's method of operation and security plans. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Alladin's Castle is proposing to open a family amusement center in the 6755 sq. ft. space in the Rosedale Shopping Center that previously housed Woolworths. No additions to the center or exterior remodeling are proposed. The proposal is consistent with the special requirements for licensing contained in Section 109 of the Roseville City Code. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the special use pennit application for an entertainment center at 1705 W. Highway 36. Because "gameroomstl require alillual licensing by the City Council, it would be our recommendation that the special use permit be limited to the time that a valid gameroom license is in effect.