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window in support lof a catering business, but it is clear that the B- 1 b zoning designation includes Class 11 restaurwits, even, those without drive thrus, grouping them under the title of "Fast Food Convenience" businesses - The proposed use of this business 'is clearly one of "convenience" Da her than destination. It would be a plain contradiction for the City to allow a convenience- driven business, with business access through a resWential street, wben its Comprehensive Plan and own staff s recent statements emphasize the City's conunit men t to "degfi nation"' rather than convenlencle zoningr at the Lexington-Rosel awn intersection There are a number of "Important other considerations that blear on this decision and these may be advanced by neighborhood residents speaking as indivildual property holders, but let us summarize the consensus view, of Autumn Street residents: v1 We strongly oppose any re-zoning that in the immediate or long-term effect would result in any increase in traffic, via Autumn Street, to and from 1901 Lexington Avenue. We strongly oppose any changes or intensification of the south "'Autumn Street side" of the property that would allow patrons of the property to access the property via Autumn sing I ''s Street as a. convenience. It 'i's a side yard, facing a resictential neighborhood, that under 0 the City's Code Should be made to form an attractive barrier from the R- I properties that sit in plidill View, Following from the above, we strongly and unanimously oppose any take-out window, service door, or similar modification to the Autumn Street side. Accommodating these wishes is not only demanded by the City Code's own policy Statement thati "It shall be the stated policy of the City to maintain a harmonious and high standard of residential development and to protect such areas from deleterious effects.,., (see, City Code. 1004.01 X. 1), and the Comprehensive Plan's concern for the low-traffic uses needed at the 6 inconsistent Lexington-Roselawn intersection, but our views are in no way inconsistent with the Productive enjoyment and beneficial use of this property, given the generous size of the existing primary parking lot on the north side of the building, We are confident and hopeful that a suitable compromise between the neighborhood residents, the property owners, and the City can and will be reached. Sincerely, The Residents of Autumn Street (See attached signatures) Appendix 1. Residents Joining in Our Expression of Concern Appendix 2: Four Pbotos of Autumn Street and 1901 Lexington Avenue Contact person for questions: Patrick Schmidt, 114 0 Autunm Street, Roseville, MN 55113