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La Porte board denies special-exception request for smoke and vape shop at 1408 E. Lincoln Way
Summary
The Board denied a special-exception application to allow a smoke and vape shop in a small unit at 1408 E. Lincoln Way, with staff saying the location and public-health concerns outweigh benefits and recommending denial under the city’s revised ordinance.
The La Porte Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special-exception request to permit a smoke and vape shop in a unit at 1408 East Lincoln Way.
The applicant, who identified himself only as Adam and gave an address in Bloomington, said he has a lease on a small retail unit, has purchased merchandise and obtained state and county tobacco licenses, and was seeking city approval to allow smoke and vape sales and to secure a sign permit. “We already got the place. We already have the merchandise there,” Adam said. He explained he learned the sign company needed city sign approval and was told the use now requires a special exception in the B-2 General Commercial zoning district.
David, city staff, presented the staff report for Special Exception Use 25-01. He said the city’s joint…
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