They want the commission to be required to release a draft designation report well before the public hearing, create a clear time frame for the designation process and require that no more than 10% of any proposed district consist of vacant lots or significantly altered buildings.

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"We are obviously anxious to be open for trading in both locations in the shortest possible time-frame, but we respect the planning process and this will guide our timing, " she said.

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