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Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 1996 Member Cunningham noted that of 14 accident on the site, 9 records illustrate accidents in this area with a number of rear-end traffic accidents. Carol Wagnor, 1140 Autumn, expressed concern about the view from the residential properties along Autumn into the Kath project, the Jiffy Lube project, and other businesses in the area. She expressed concern about the amount of light under the canopy. Marie Putnman, 1134 Autumn, expressed concern about the amount of building space over green space, and asked that a forester be asked to review the trees and heartiness. Al Schrieber, 1890 North Lexington, owner ofthe two II-unit apartment buildings to the south ofthe project, stated that the project was too large and should be cut down in size. He asked why the south entrance to the site along Lexington was right at the property line adjacent to the II-unit apartment building. He stated the apartment residents do not want the cars adjacent to the apartment building, noting there was at least 50 feet of grass on the east side of the project, but none on the south side adjacent to the apartment owners. He stated that on the south side, the property should have at least 12-15 foot high trees. He noted there are 11 residents on the south side of the project who happen to live in apartment buildings; whereas, there is one resident on the east side who happens to live in a single-family home. He stated that 4 pumps would be okay, but not 8 pumps. He stated that the apartment project is the most valuable piece of property in the neighborhood and should not be deteriorated. Eileen Kockendorfer, expressed concern about the businesses north of Roselawn, and the potential expansion of business area and parking. Leon Tice, 1681 Lexington, owner of the Fena gas station, stated that the stacking of vehicles in the winter awaiting the car wash will add noise and fumes to the neighborhood. Farrell Robinson, 975 Roselawn, urged the commission not to change the Comprehensive Plan. He asked if the land value in the area would be enhanced. He noted people did not buy their homes to be near a gas station. He stated Lexington Avenue is a gateway into Roseville which will not be possible with a gas station on Lexington Avenue. He noted that looking at the project from the west the canopy will obliterate the view of the building. He also explained that spillage will occur when drivers pull away from the pumps and out into the street. He expressed concern about the traffic volumes in the area noting that the MnDOT survey showed 16,000 vehicles per day on Lexington in 1994, but today, in his opinion, may be 18-20,000 vehicles per day. He stated that Ramsey County is a bad forecaster of traffic. In his opinion, in 20 years, there will be between 24-30,000 vehicles per day on Lexington. Dick Houck, 1133 Roselawn, stated that all development along the comers has increased the value of the property surrounding it. This project will increase the value of the Houck property. Mr. Houck stated that all businesses should be allowed to grow because they will not increase the traffic at Lexington and Roselawn. He stated that the neighborhood