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July 11, 2000 Council considered a request from Connie and Ellloft Stone for a Special Use Permit to operate a retail florist and gift shop at 301 Starling Avenue. Wayne D. P. Knox, Planning, Zoning, and Housing Manager, stated, "The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval with two conditions, sufficient off-street parking be provided for the staff of the florist shop, in addition to business customers, and that complete landscape plan be submitted to the Planning Commission staff for approval. The parcel is zoned P-2 Professional status which allows for a retail florist with a Special Use Permit." Elliott Stone, petitioner, stated, "We actually see sixteen spaces for parking. The total retail square footage will be 1,050. Parking should meet the requirements. Giles & Lambed, Attorneys, have one office and one-half bath and will share the kitchen, foyer, and consultation room. The founders of Artistic Florist & Gifts are Lisa Hurrell, Marylee Barbour, Mary Hopkins, and Rhonda Walker." Council Member Ferrill asked, "What about the ingress and egress at the rear of the property?" Mr. Stone replied, "We choose not to use it at this time." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open. Marylee Barbour, of Artistic Florist & Gifts, stated, "We're nervous, anxious, and excited. We enjoy working with the community and will do our best to serve." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Teague moved to approve the Special Use Permit with the conditions stated; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None. Council considered requesting the assistance of the Virginia State Police in enforcing the City's local,' motor vehicle decal ordinance. Michael Rogers, Chief of Police, stated, "With our partnership already established with the State Police, this is an