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had no reports on alcohol in the park. Andreys Vape II asked why SuperAmerica had not supplied marketing information to corroborate with SHE Consultants traffic counts and projections. George Edwards, 1032 Parker Ave., asked whether there will be an interior connection for the public from the convenience store to liquor store. (no) Andres Vape, 15 year owner of multi- family housing, commented that he was concerned that staff opposed the public sentiment. Staff is working against neighbors. Elliot Park (Minneapolis) has serious alcohol problem so does Steven Square Park, Lowry, Fair Oaks Parks. Children going to church and day care facilities would be threatened by drunks. He saw a resident mugged going to the existing SuperAmerica store. Comparisons from other states are not applicable. Negative input currently with SuperAmerica, should improve the neighborhood. He expressed concern with traffic along Lexington and the driveways from his site. The SuperAmerica fence blocks the visibility of his renters. He expressed concern with deliveries at northwest comer of site. Delivery will block north-south walkway between apartments and SuperAmerica. The traffic accident report for Lexington and County Road B has not been made available. Andrew Stark, 1009 Parker Avenue, noted that between 3 and 5 p.m. he cannot get on to Lexington Avenue. Burke Avenue has an even worse access problem. Bob Bashinsky expressed concern about traffic congestion. Tim Cook, 1049 Sherren Street, stated SuperAmerica is circumventing the law by having a liquor store in same building with gas station. What is the public welfare of another liquor store? Is the public welfare of Roseville best served by four liquor stores within one square mile? He suggested SuperAmerica sell formula drugs, bread and butter. There will be property value declines. The park use by adults will make it an easy area to drink in the Park. Alcohol related incidents have occurred in this area. The staff report is not a "full picture". The Comprehensive Plan must not mean four liquor stores concentrated in a one mile area. He recommended that the Planning Commission deny the application. Faith Watters, Calvary Church, explained this is not a compatible use near the church and park. If a liquor store is in the area, it is a problem because it is so close to Lexington Court apartments, the schools, the church and park. What difference does public opinion make in this process? Bill Cross, Network Liquors owner, 2727 Lexington Ave., said the property values of his store will be hurt by another liquor store. It will reduce the sales in his store. Cub and SuperAmerica are major competitors. If sales are reduced 20% he may not be here next year. Some cities have radius separating limits. Roseville has one liquor store per 3,000 residents. Member Blank asked if liquor cannot be sold in the same store (must be separated). Andres Vape expressed concern regarding property values on his site. No one qualified to make a determination about property values in this case. Property next to a liquor store will have a lower property value. Chair Traynor closed the hearing. Member Peper noted that as a consumer it would be effective to make one stop instead of two stops. They would make improvements to the site. However, it is within walking distance of an apartment building. Member Bakeman noted Roseville has a history of land use firsts. SuperAmerica was a park community PF3524 - ReA 012604 - Page 12 of 14