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-� --• window in support of a catering business, but it is clear that the B-lb zoning deszgnation includes Class II restaurants; even those without drive thrus, grouping them under the title of "Fast Food Convenience" businesses. The praposed use of this business is ciearly one of "convenience" rather than destination. It v��uld be a plain contradiction far the City to allow a convenience- driven business, with business access through a residential street, when its Camprehensive Pian 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 ather considerations that bear on this decision and these may be advanced by neighborhood residents speaking as individual property hatders, but let us summarize the consensus view of Autumn Street residents: ✓ We strongly oppose any re-zaning 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 altow patrans of the property to access the property via Autumn Street as a convenience. It is a side yard, facing a residential neighbarhaod, that under the City's Code should be made to form an attractive barrier from the R-1 properties that sit in plain 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 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.O1.F.l), and the Camprehensive Plan's concern far the low-traffic uses needed at the Lexington-Roselawn intersection, but our views are in no way inconsistent with the productive en}oyment and beneticial use of this praperty, 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 neighborhaod 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 of Autumn Street and 1901 Lexington Avenue Contact person for questions: Patrick Schmidt, 1140 Autumn Street, Roseville, MN 55113 .. �� ,��. , r