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-9- Mr. Johnson indicated that at this point Allied Stores could not agree to that on such short notice without knowing more about possible futtire develop- men t . Mr. Dennis Gilbertson, 2183 Midlothian, inquired why there couldn't be t\\!O driveways to the frontage road rather than onto Herschel Street from the LaBelles Store. Margaret Smith, 1706 W. Ryan, indicated that she has watched with alarm the commercial construction on Snelling and County Road B and that she was very concerned about the traffic generated by the proposed development in the area. }~. Pat Flaherty, resident on Gluek Lane, indicated that the basic question is whether retail business should be permitted south of Highway 36. He stated that as a bare minimum, if the project were to be approved, there should be adeed restriction on not only the 8 acres to the west but also the three acre parcel to the south of the proposed LaBelle Store. ~IT. ~mlone stated that he was in complete opposition to the proposal and felt that the question of land use was the primary one. t~ felt that consideration should be given to the students at the three schools on County Road B. ~~. Johnson of Allied Stores indicated that they appreciated the concern of the residents, however, the property would have to be developed and traffic was going to be generated. Mr. Dennis Gilbertson indicated his opposition to the proposed plan. Mr. Leonard Nav05s indicated that they feel the proposal is a reasonable one and would like it to be considered-on its merits. They did not desire to place any restrictions on the three acre parcel to the south. Mr. Mastel felt that traffic was the most important factor the Commission is considering and he stated that if he lived in the area he would be very concerned about the traffic generated by the proposed development. Mr. G. Jolmson indicated that he has mixed emotions about the proposal. He wants to see business move into Roseville; however, he felt the property south of Highway 36 should accommodate..; land uses other than retail business. ~ITS. Cushing indicated it was tempting to get rid of the industrial zoning on the property, however, she was concerned about the traffic which would be generated in the area and the retail business south of Highway 36. }lr. Rukavina commented that he could accept LaBelle's if the remaining vacant portion of the property could be restricted in the land use. ~IT. V. Johnson indicated that he was not sure he could accept the LaBelle's even under those circumstances. He stated he has great concern about permitting retail business to be constructed in this area. The traffic problems generated by the retail business \\!ould be very substantial.