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1 George Edwards, 1032 Parker Ave., asked whether there will be an interior connection for the 2 public from the convenience store to liquor store. (no) 3 Andres Vape, 15 year owner of multi-family housing, commented that he was concerned that 4 staff opposed the public sentiment. Staff is working against neighbors. Elliot Park (Minneapolis) 5 has serious alcohol problem so does Steven Square Park, Lowry, Fair Oaks Parks. Children 6 going to church and day care facilities would be threatened by drunks. He saw a resident mugged 7 going to the existing SuperAmerica store. Comparisons from other states are not applicable. 8 Negative input currently with SuperAmerica, should improve the neighborhood. He expressed 9 concern with traffic along Lexington and the driveways from his site. The SuperAmerica fence 10 blocks the visibility of his renters. He expressed concern with deliveries at northwest comer of 11 site. Delivery will block north-south walkway between apartments and SuperAmerica. The traffic 12 accident report for Lexington and County Road B has not been made available. 13 Andrew Stark, 1009 Parker Avenue, noted that between 3 and 5 p.m. he cannot get on to 14 Lexington Avenue. Burke Avenue has an even worse access problem. 15 Bob Bashinsky expressed concern about traffic congestion. 16 Tim Cook, 1049 Sherren Street, stated SuperAmerica is circumventing the law by having a liquor 17 store in same building with gas station. What is the public welfare of another liquor store? Is the 18 public welfare of Roseville best served by four liquor stores within one square mile? He 19 suggested SuperAmerica sell formula drugs, bread and butter. There will be property value 20 declines. The park use by adults will make it an easy area to drink in the Park. Alcohol related 21 incidents have occurred in this area. The staff report is not a "full picture". The Comprehensive 22 Plan must not mean four liquor stores concentrated in a one mile area. He recommended that the 23 Planning Commission deny the application. 24 Faith Watters, Calvary Church, explained this is not a compatible use near the church and park. 25 If a liquor store is in the area, it is a problem because it is so close to Lexington Court apartments, 26 the schools, the church and park. What difference does public opinion make in this process? 27 Bill Cross, Network Liquors owner, 2727 Lexington Ave., said the property values of his store 28 will be hurt by another liquor store. It will reduce the sales in his store. Cub and SuperAmerica 29 are major competitors. If sales are reduced 20% he may not be here next year. Some cities have 30 radius separating limits. Roseville has one liquor store per 3,000 residents. 31 Member Blank asked ifliquor cannot be sold in the same store (must be separated). 32 Andres Vape expressed concern regarding property values on his site. No one qualified to make a 33 determination about property values in this case. Property next to a liquor store will have a lower 34 property value. 35 Chair Traynor closed the hearing. 36 Member Peper noted that as a consumer it would be effective to make one stop instead of two 37 stops. They would make improvements to the site. However, it is within walking distance of an 38 apartment building. 39 Member Bakeman noted Roseville has a history ofland use firsts. SuperAmerica was a park 40 community supporter and volunteer. The traffic and congestion is an important factor in old 41 Roseville - the residential area. Shopping center liquor stores have a much different setback 42 requirement. This neighborhood is not a shopping center. This should not be a new trend. 43 44 Chair Traynor stated: Page 7 of 11