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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 10, 1996 Phil Fischer, 1899 North Oxford, asked for clarification regarding the size of the holding ponds and whether it would hold enough water for both lots and the size of the fence and type of fence. Kris Thompson said she was opposed to the hours of operation, the traffic increases on Lexington Avenue, the need for an additional car wash, and the degradation of Lexington Avenue as a gateway to Roseville. Carol Wagner, Autumn Street, stated she was opposed to the Kath project because of poor traffic circulation and the location of additional gas stations in the area. She stated that Lexington Avenue is congested already and that the Lexington and B intersection is at gridlock. She is opposed to the use of the site because it would include the sale to trucks, trailers and RVs and asked why people would abide by the proposed circulation plan on the site. Suzanne McGregor stated she was opposed to the project because of the lights, noise, congestion and traffic. She expressed concern regarding the community issues. Should the site be designated for a small neighborhood commercial business instead of a gas station; should Lexington Avenue remain a parkway and gateway to the community. Joseph Mass, apartment owner of 34 apartment units along the intersection of Roselawn and Lexington Avenue stated he was opposed to the project because of the heavy commercial use that this would create including additional lighting after 9 p.m. He expressed concern with the traffic, lights, noise, and turning movements. He also expressed concern with the volatility of the gas stored in a residential area and increases it may require for home and apartment insurance. He stated there was no added benefit to the surrounding property owners and property values in the area will be lowered. Dick Houck, 1133 Roselawn, stated he supported the project and felt there was no traffic concern and no decline in property value. Al Schrieber, owner of the 22 apartment units south of the proposed project along Lexington, stated he was concerned with the timing of the business; 5 a,m. in the morning is too early to open the business and midnight is too late to stay open. Pat Gorman, 1891 Aglen A venue, stated he supported the project as an improvement over past projects, and was concerned that the old tanks be cleaned up and that the new project would pay better taxes. Joan Fischer, 1899 North Oxford, whose property is adjacent to the east line of the 10