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<br />window in support of a catering business, but it is clear that the B-lb zoning designation includes
<br />Class II restaurants, even those without drive thrus, grouping them under the title of "Fast Food
<br />Convenience" businesses. The proposed use of this business is clearly one of "convenience"
<br />rather than destination. It would be a plain contradiction for the City to allow a convenience- ��, �,,rrwTi�
<br />driven business, with business access through a residential street, when its Comprehensive Pl �,�,,,;�� ',S
<br />and own staff's recent statements emphasize the City's commitment to "destination" rather than �ompl� �,�
<br />"convenience" zoning at the Lexington-Roselawn intersection. d-���,� .n,a,�
<br />There are a number of important other considerations that bear on this decision and these may be
<br />advanced by neighborhood residents speaking as individual property holders, but let us
<br />summarize the consensus view of Autumn Street residents:
<br />✓ We strongly oppose any re-zoning that in the immediate or long-term effect would result
<br />in any increase in traffic, via Autumn Street, to and from 1901 Lexington Avenue.
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<br />✓ We strongly oppose any changes or intensification of the south "Autumn Street side" of
<br />the property that would allow patrons of the property to access the property via Autumn
<br />Street as a convenience. It is a side yard, facing a , that under
<br />the City's Code should be made to form an attractive barrier from the R-1 properties that ,
<br />sit in plain view. �c�5 0. s�p-Q-'f', doe,S no-f se��►<< s ��een
<br />✓ Following from the above, we strongly and unanimously oppose any take-out window,
<br />service door, or similar modification to the Autumn Street side.
<br />Accommodating these wishes is not only demanded by the City Code's own policy statement
<br />that, "It shall be the stated policy of the City to maintain a harmonious and high standard of
<br />residential development and to protect such areas from deleterious effects.... (see, City Code
<br />1004.O1.F.1), and the Comprehensive Plan's concern for the low-traffic uses needed at the
<br />Lexington-Roselawn intersection, but our views are in no way inconsistent with the productive
<br />enjoyment and beneficial use of this property, given the generous size of the existing primary
<br />parking lot on the north side of the building. We are confident and hopeful that a suitable
<br />compromise between the neighborhood residents, the property owners, and the City can and will
<br />be reached.
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<br />Sincerely, �F ho�ics ;�� �e.s;��-ni io►� o�tcAS; �� c�a�.s ✓��
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<br />The Residents of Autumn Street �', 5.�. f;�S .
<br />(See attached signatures)
<br />Appendix 1: Residents Joining in Our Expression of Concern
<br />Appendix 2: Four Photos of Autumn Street and 1901 Lexington Avenue
<br />Contact person for questions: Patrick Schmidt, 1140 Autumn Street, Roseville, MN 55113
<br />Tel: 651-488-2131; email: schmidtp@macalester.edu
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