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hoping that the local law enforcement officers could use this range as it would be a year round range. The Mooresville department currently has to go to the range on Blue Bluff Road, which is an outdoor range. Jerome Brewster explained that for soundproofing he is planning to use 2" foam board, a layer of concrete block, a layer of 3/8" AR500 steel, and then the acoustical range blocks that would prevent ricochet, in addition to the layer of concrete block that is currently on the exterior of the building. On the inside, there would be a double door between the shop and the range. Lisa Corbitt stated that she has never heard the sound of gunshots when outside at any indoor range that she has taught at. Mike Young stated that the handout they were given only stated that it reduces noise and does not provide any data on decibel readings. Mr. Brewster said he would get some data on the decibel readings. Charles McGuire commented that although he agrees that everyone who owns a gun should be trained on how to use it, he cannot see putting a firing range in downtown Mooresville. Jon Swisher asked Attorney, Tim Currens if the zoning ordinance addressed a shooting range. Mr. Currens stated that it does address an outdoor range as an allowable use in a flood plain by Special Exception in an agricultural district; however it does not specifically address where to place an indoor range. Jon Swisher asked if there were any statistics on increased violence in areas around this type of business. Lisa Corbitt said she hasn't experienced that in any of the shops she has worked in and that it is usually family people who are getting trained on how to use firearms for protection. Mike Young stated that the two important issues were safety and noise. Mr. Brewster said that no one would be allowed to take their own ammo into the range and Ms. Corbitt added that they would not allow anyone under the age of 12 to fire a weapon. There were no questions from the audience. Mr. Peden stated that this was a good use for this property due to the lack of other options for the property and the fact that no remonstrators were present. Mike Young said he would have to have more information on safety and the noise level before voting. Jon Swisher offered them the opportunity to request a continuance and bring back the requested data. Mr. Peden said they would request a continuance. A motion to grant a continuance was made by Mike Young, second by Don Barry. Motion carried 4 -0. No new notices will be sent out. The last item on the agenda was Margot Weisser requesting a variance for a beauty shop at 419 E. St. Rd. 42. She would be using the existing building, either in the house or the garage and operating the shop by herself to start. She may add one more employees if business grows. Her hours of operation would be from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6 or 7:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday. She would work by appointment only. Jon Swisher asked what kind of signage she was planning to use. She stated that she would like to put a lighted sign in the front yard the same size as others businesses in the area. The property contains 1.5 acres and is four properties East of Cooney Road on the South side. Charles McGuire asked Mrs. Weisser if she had sufficient parking. Margot stated that she would only have one or two people there at a time and she had plenty of parking in front of the garage. Bob Detty, whose son and daughter -in -law live next door, asked if they were required to reside at the residence to get the variance. Tim Currens explained that they only had to be the property owner. Diane Detty asked Margot if she would be offering any other services like tanning and she said no. She also asked which side of the