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Attachment D 89 that uses such as this proposed use would only serve to hasten that decline. Mr. Grefenberg specifically go referenced page 4-27 of the Comprehensive Plan and its review of residential areas south of County 91 Road B,, and suggested mitigation measures, such as buffer zones, and personally recommended studies 92 of the entire corridor to reverse such a decline. Mr. Grefenberg noted that such a use would install 93 another commercial use and cause further residential property value declines, whether crime concerns 94, were only perceived or became a reality. Mr. Grefenberg further opined that it should be the wish of the 95 Planning Commission as planners, not only the City Council as elected officials, to address the welfare 96 of Snelling Avenue. Mr. Grefenberg encouraged Commissioners to deny this request, based on its 9 7' proximity to a residential area. 98 Mr. Grefenberg expressed his ongoing concern with the notification process for land use cases; and 99 suggested additional review of that notification process to include tenants of rental properties as well as 100 property owners, beyond legal notice requirements,, in an effort for the City to be more proactive in 101 seeking opinions of affected residents. 102 Mr. Grefenberg opined that the Commission had clear reason to deny this request based on the support 10'3 of the neighborhood and their preferences, without any concern about politics. 1 G14 Margaret (Peg) Cavanagh, 1715 W Eldridge Avenue 105 Ms. Cavanagh read and referenced her written notes related to four (4 , studies by planners and public 106 policy makers coast to coast,, as well as comments of Realtor Bill Tellen, as referenced in her e-mail 10 7' comments,, made a part of this record, and related to negative impacts on property values, as well as 108 public safety with crime rates at adjacent bus stops and associated with pawn shop operations, creating log the potential for higher taxes for residents and businesses. Ms. Cavanagh provided a copy of the studies lio to Vice Chair Gisselquist to be included as part of the public record; attached hereto and made apart ill hereof. 112 Ms. Terry Qual e, Ridgewood Lane 11 Ms. Quake, provided her personal experience of the theft of tools from her residence near the 11,14,, intersection of Rice Street and Larpenteur Avenue and their subsequent attempted sale at a pawn shop, 115 in addition to the cost for police investigations and recovery of stolen goods. Ms. Quake further noted 116 the continuing deterioration of home values versus property taxes at their family home for over fifty-two (52), years. Ms. Quake opined that the City and area did not need another business that would negatively 118 impact property values that were already in distress due to the current economy. lig Todd Rehmann, 1649 Ridgewood Lane S 120 Mr. Rehmann opined that he was heartened by staff s recommendation for denial; and opined that their 121 analysis had been well formulated, based on research of reflected sentiments shared by residents 122 represented in the neighborhood. Mr. Rehmann expressed his appreciation of the number of neighbors 123 voicing their opposition to this proposed use, noting that residents were supported of other businesses in 1214, their neighborhood, but not this proposal. Mr. Rehmann referenced a 2009 ruling by the North Carolina 125 Appellate Court and institution of a buffer zone for such uses; as well as recent case law in St. Louis 126 Park,, MN. Mr. Rehmann appealed to the Planning Commission for a more thorough examination of 12 7' public record for such proposed uses adjacent to residential neighborhoods; and thanked staff for 128 recommending denial and standing up for citizens that the Planning Commission and City Council 129 represented. l'3o Kathryn Park, 2070 Midlothian 1'31 Ms. Park spoke in opposition to the proposed use, and thanked her friends and neighbors present at 1'32 tonight's meeting for sharing that opposition through their attendance. Ms. Park noted the thorough l'3'3 research of those neighbors; and opined that Roseville was not the first community faced with such an 1,N3,14, issue,, but suggested that Roseville could use the experience and rationale of those other communities in Page 3 of 6