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MINUTES/PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1984 PAGE 3 ~~~~ Ted Meyer, 1710 St. riary's St., who lives adjacent to the Croft property stated he is adamantly opposed to the use of the property for parking and presented the following concerns: (1) property values will diminish, Council would be TED increasing the property value to Crofts and Lido and reducing values to the MEYER, 1710 others, (2) it does not contribute to the interest of the public due to ST. MARY'S increased traffic, noise, security risks, and garbage, (3) would result in dis-incentive to maintain the residential homes, (4) subsequent residential owners could do the same as the Crofts, a domino effect, and it is not a suitable site for a lounge. Mr. Meyer indicated he would resist any attempt to use the property as a parking lot. Dennis Smith, 1725 St. Mary's St., agreed with Mr. Meyer, and expressed concern DENNIS SMITH that the other businesses along the alley might be encouraged to expand at the 1725 ST. MA- expense of the neighborhood if the Lido request is granted. RY'S John Carnes, 1775 N. Snelling, was concerned about using the property for a parking lot which he felt would reduce property values. He strongly recommended that Lido find other alternatives. Walt McCoy, 1746 St. Mary's St., commented on the quiet, peaceful neighborhood WALT MC COY, with expensive homes, and felt the use of the Croft property for a parking lot 1746 ST. would have a negative effect on values. Mr. McCoy was opposed to the change. MARY'S William Juntunen, 1720 St. Mary's St., commented on the number of young families ~• with children and the effect of increased traffic. He also expressed concern JUNTEN, 1720 that the lounge would create a safety problem. ST. MARY'S Barbara McCoy, 1746 St. Mary's St., felt these would be increased traffic and BARBARA they presently have a rush hour problem. She commented on the fact that MC COY, groups of people stand in the present parking lots talking, and feared with 1746 ST. the addition to the Lido there would be parties in the lots, more noise, and MARY'S security problems. She also went on record as being opposed to a cul de sac on St. Mary's. Chuck Laszewski, 1713 St. Mary's, agreed with the neighbors comments and stated he has been planning an addition to his home, however, he would move .rather than expand if the parking lot is approved. Bobby. Thomas, 1703 St. Mary's expressed his concern for the Lido and the neighbors. He stated he lives across the street from the proposed parking lot, and felt that even with berming, shrubs, trees, etc., it will still be a parking lot. City Planner John Uban felt that all possibilities have not been explored and that some other solutions should be addressed at a future meeting. He felt that residential should not unduly suffer due to a commercial area and vice versa. Technical things must be done to protect the neighborhood. Mr. Labalestra explained that there has been some misunderstanding as to the ratio of liquor to food, and that for an establishment such as he is proposing the ratio would be less than the average, as the Lido is heavy on food service. He also explained that he was not aware of any noise problems with his present operation. Mr. Labalestra stated they have exhausted every reasonable alternative before deciding on the present plan, and have delayed the matter five years. He also stressed CHUCK LASZEWSKI, 1713 ST. MARY'S BOBBY THOMAS 1703 ST. MARY' S PLANNER JOHN UBAN JOHN LABALESTRA