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. . page 2 There is no shortage of dry cleaners in the area (5 within a quarter mile). We operate a pick-up dry cleaning store in the same shopping center. Dry stores require B-2 zoning. I would certainly prefer having our plant location in a heavy residential area but this is what the zoning that was implemented ten years ago was meant to prevent. I am extremely concerned about the impact this move would have on my business. Last year we spent over $36,000 advertising our business. The only address we use is "Lexington Plaza Shopping Center". There is extreme potential for confusion as to which cleaners is doing the advertising. What is Grand Cleaners going to do with a customer who comes in with our ad? I can guarantee you this would happen. I can guarantee you I will be advertising for Grand Cleaners. I would also like to make a few comments about the landlord of this property who you would be depending on for a full PUD within one year. The landlord used the threat of moving Grand Cleaners into the same center to leverage up my per square foot cost. during lease negotiations last fall. They pulled one offer off the table using Grand as leverage and raised the rent significantly in the subsequent offer. The suggestion was made by Jim Crockrell, a Wall employee. that the new proposal at the higher rate would preclude another cleaner in the same center. Obviously, this is not the case. This is the same landlord that disbanded the Merchant's Association which has been in existence since we moved in (over ten years ago) because they did not want a tenant advocacy group. This is the same caring landlord that told me that I did not have to feel "warm and fuzzy" about our relationship. I have dealings with C. G. Rein, Krause Anderson and others. I have found them to be ethical and concerned about their tenant's success. I would have trouble putting the Wall Company into this group based on my experience with them and I dare say I am not alone with my feelings. We feel it inappropriate to allow Grand Cleaners to move a plant location into this center. Thank you for your time and consideration. Gary & Margaret McLean Home Phone: (612) 490-0735 Business Phone: (612) 639-0503 Fax: (612) 484-1903