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-� --� window in support of a catering business, �ut it is clear that the B-lb zaning designation inciudes Class II restaurants, even th�se without driv� thrus, grouping them under the titie of "Fast Food Convenience" businesses. The proposed use of this business is clearly one of "convenience" rather than destination. It would be a plain contradiction far the City to allow a convenience- driven business, with business access through a residential street, when its Comprehensive Plan and own staff's recent statements emphasize the City's commitment to "destination" rather than "convenience" zoning at the Lexington-Roselawn intersection. There are a number of important other considerations that bear on this decision and these may be advanced by neighborhood residents speaking as individual property holders, but 1et us summarize the consensus view of Autumn Street residents: ✓ Wz 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 "Autttmn Street side" of the property that would allow patrons of the property to access the property via Autumn Street as a convenience. It is a side yard, facing a residential neighborhood, that under the City's Code should be made to farm an attractive barrier from the R-1 properties that sit in plain view. ✓ Foilowing from the above, we strongly and unanimausly 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 that, "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.F.1), and the Comprehensive Plan's concern for the low-traffic uses needed at the 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 Photos af Autumn Street and 1901 Lexington Avenue Contact person for questions: Patrick Schmidt, 1140 Autumn Street, Roseville, MN 55113 ',��..,.,��J4 �.�::. k�re3. `.�'�<!".y.,