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-� ..-, 4. Testimony indicated that the proximity to other nearby retail establishments can lead to an increase in crime and theft in those establishments, insofar as the pawn shop provides an outlet for the sale of small, unserialized items. 5. Testimony indicated that the presence of a pawn shop in the neighborhood gives rise to adverse perceptions of the desirability of the neighborhood as a livable, crime-free area. 6. A study was presented indicating that pawn shops can be seen as one of the characteristics of a neighborhood in decline, leading to adverse perceptions of activities associated with the pawn shop, and resulting in those perceptions having an adverse impact on property values. 7. The location of real property has a significant impact on its value. Increased crime associated with a pawn shop and negative perceptions regarding the desirability of living near a pawn shop can lead to an adverse impact on property values of contiguous and nearby properties. 8. The location of a pawn shop in this area gives rise to a negative perception about the surrounding neighborhood, and its character and quality. It is important to the health and vitality of City neighborhoods and the City in general that neighborhoods do not appear to be declining or marginalized areas. The location of the pawn shop in this area would give rise to this negative perception. 9. Through increased crime and regulatory oversight, the City of Roseville would have to expend additional scarce resources in the policing of the proposed activity. 10. The applicant failed to present any evidence to rebut, or in response to, the facts set forth above. Motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was made by Council member following voted in favor: and duly seconded by Council member and upon vote being taken thereon, the 3