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Roseville Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 March 4, 1987 Goedeke asked when the old station burned down. McKenzie replied it was approximately October, 1985. Mackelaney again stated his concern w~th respect to the and the potential noise. traffic Richard Johnson stated that based on his experience with Fuel, such facilities do generate new traffic above and the usual neighborhood traffic. Food-N- beyond Ralph Busher, of St. development on this existing neighborhood. Anthony, stated he hoped the site would be more compatible rezoning with the McKenzie stated that this particular parcel could work well for residential, plus the area has indeed residential is more appropriate. He also stated his respect to safety as it relates to the gas station. potentially changed, and concerns with T. D. Haapala asked what Food-N-Fuel's response was with respect to the opposition of the neighborhood. Dura stated it has hap- pened before, and he was convinced that they would, indeed, be a good neighbor. Stokes asked if they purchased the site contingent on rezoning. Dura replied that they did have such a Purchase Agreement in place. Johnson stated that they should have met with the neighbors. Dahlgren reiterated that at every planning meeting, he did suggest the company review the proposal with potential neighbors. Stokes stated that in projects such as this, there is a business risk and maybe the developers should have a chance to move for- ward with the business. However, he appreciates the neighbor- hood concerns in the area. At this point in time, Dahlgren was asked to discuss the permit- ted uses in a B-3 area. T. D. Haapala pointed out his concerns with respect to the fact that what had occurred in 1959 in this neighborhood is not particularly germane to the residential character of the neigh- borhood today. He also stated his concerns with respect to a Comprehensive Plan not really serving as a guide. Johnson stated that the Planning Commission does look at the as a general guide, and something that is flexible. At point in time, Johnson entered two letters into the record; from Alison Myhers and the other from Mike Ahlmann. plan this one Johnson then asked for a show of hands of the neighbors that supported the project, which were zero. Johnson stated her concern that the developer didn't meet with the neighborhood; thus this application should be tabled.