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Tuesdav. Julv 12. 1994 11 :57:39 AM (612) 647-9326 FAX TO: Michael Falk FROM; T.R. Rykk.en 1697 Hamline Ave. N. F~lcon Heights, MN 55113 641-9326 FIE: Planning file #2685, Sandra Kentrield,1700 N. Hamline Ave. As we discussed in our telephone conversation yesterday, I have several concerns with respect to the proposed rezoning. I would appreciate these being conveyed to the Planning Commission, 1) It is a deeper incursion of commercial property into a residential neighborhood than on any of the other corners of Hamline and larpenteur. On the West side of HamlineAve. in Falcon Heights, only the corner lots are commercial. On the S. E. corner in 51. Paul, the first two lots are commercial. While a beauty shop may be a reasonable transition Into the residential area to the North, it will have a negative impact on those of us living aaoss the street if, k1" example, there are signs or parking lot lights that remain on all night. 2) It can exacerbate an already bad parking situation. Currently, employees of the other businesses on the ROliJeville corner use the Hamline on-street parking in front of our homes during business hours (arriving at 7am and not moving until 5pm). This prevents visitors or residents of these homes from having reasonable access to parking during the day. While the proposed development does include a large parking area, I would Uke to have some form of regulation of on-street parking to prevent those parking space from being "hogged" by business employees. Perhaps a two hour limit during business hours would be appropriate. 3) At some time, the owner of the proposed business will want to sell and it is possible that a potential buyer will want the property (as in the current situation) 1a" some other use than originally intended. While I understand that the PUD zoning designation is intended to limit alternate uses, I have a concern that "the camel's nose will now be under the tent." I'm not aure what additionally can be done other than leaving the zoning as is, T.R.