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8) The record includes testimony indicating that the presence of a pawn shop in the <br /> neighborhood gives rise to adverse impacts on the perception of the desirability of <br /> the neighborhood as a livable, crime-free area. <br /> 9) A study was presented indicating that pawn shops can be seen as one of the <br /> characteristics of a neighborhood in decline, leading to adverse perceptions of <br /> activities associated with the pawn shop, and resulting in adverse impacts on <br /> property values. <br /> 10)The location of real property has a significant impact on its value. Increased crime <br /> associated with a pawn shop and negative perceptions regarding the desirability of <br /> living near a pawn shop can lead to an adverse impact on the value of contiguous <br /> and nearby properties. <br /> 11)Through increased crime and regulatory oversight, the City of Roseville would <br /> have to expend additional scarce resources in the policing of the proposed activity. <br /> 12)The location of a pawn shop in this area gives rise to a negative perception about <br /> the surrounding neighborhood, and its character and quality. It is important to the <br /> health and vitality of City neighborhoods, and the City in general, that <br /> neighborhoods do not appear to be declining or marginalized areas. <br /> 13)The Roseville City Council finds that the proposed pawn shops will have an <br /> adverse impact create an excessive burden on parks, streets, and other public <br /> facilities. <br /> 14)The Roseville City Council finds that the proposed use will be injurious to the <br /> surrounding neighborhood, will negatively impact traffic and property values, and <br /> will otherwise harm the public health, safety and general welfare of the <br /> community. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of <br /> Roseville, Minnesota, that the application to approve a pawn shop as a conditional use on <br /> property located at 2057 Snelling Avenue is hereby denied. <br /> The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council <br /> Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Willmus; <br /> McGehee; Johnson; and Roe; <br /> and none voted against. <br /> WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />