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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 8, 2014 Page 26 Ms. Sanders noted that the chain link fence had apparently been "altered" to cre- ate shortcuts to businesses across Rice Street. With that new issue brought to light, Ms. Sanders advised that the Association wanted to continue discussions, seeking resolution and cooperation by the owners of the shopping center, G & G Management LLC, owners of fourteen buildings in this area running along that easement. As part of that ongoing discussion, Ms. Sanders advised that the Association was requesting a site plan review and for staff to enforce City Code, but not limited to building regulations, but also code, sanitation and zoning to address this matter. Due to Pawn America's willingness to assist the Association and address prob- lems specific to their operation and relocation of their door, Ms. Sanders stated that they saw no reason to delay the renewal of their license. Jim Moncour,294 N McCarron's Blvd. Mr. Moncour clarified that the Association had no intent to create a problem, and they had actually approached, with Community Development Director Bilotta, en- tities responsible for the apartment building and had so far met with favorable support. Mr. Moncour further clarified that Mr. Armstrong with Pawn America had been nothing but positive; and were proving very cooperative. Even though the extent of the problem had yet to be identified and who the re- sponsible parties are for the area in general, Mr. Moncour sought and welcomed any help available from the City in coordinating this function and dealing with this geographical area and these entities. Mr. Moncour opined that it was the con- sensus of the Association that the fence required by Pawn America from their lo- cation at the top of the hill to block headlights and other distractions from adja- cent residential properties 50' lower would be a great step in the right direction. Mr. Moncour advised that the Association did not wish to put any condition on the Pawn America license renewal approval, opining that it would only serve to taint discussions and the process already happening, even though they were not ready to make an articulated statement on what resolution or legal resolution may be needed. However, Mr. Moncour agreed that the Association found no problem in the City Council renewing this license now that their concerns are part of the record with Pawn America and its location in relation to this and the property. Mr. Moncour expressed the Association's hopes that the gun shots and armed hold up were an isolated incident at Pawn America, and in summation, expressed their support of renewal of the Pawn America license at this point, and looked forward to the continued cooperation of this business in resolving some of the workable problems.