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B. $. Cowie interested in running Mr. Keller out of business, but that a (cont'd) large service station as proposed would change the character of the neighborhood. Attorney Cowie then asked that some of the people signing the petition be called on to express their ideas - George Vavoulis, 1433 W. Larpenteur, said he resides one block from the Keller property. When the proposed service station on this corner was first called to his attention, his feeling was that it was smart business on the part of Cdr. Keller. Later he listened to i~drs. Vavoulis who referred to their two children who attend the Falcon Heights school. Mrs. Vavoulis, he said, told him he did not take enough interest in things in Falcon Heights. :vIr. Vavoulis then called attention to the number of service stations at present between Hemline and Snelling. Said he has watched a number of mothers with children crossing at this intersection on their way to the Falcon Heights school and referred to the safety factor he Pelt was involved. Also said that the proposed service station would detract from a fine residential area, and that Keller's property increased in value because of people living in the area. Vavoulis said he had been told by residents of the area about the moral understanding they had with Keller about conducting a business, and that the neighbors still have faith in that understanding. The best interests of Falcon Heights will be served if the petition is approved, Vavoulis said. H. P. Bruncke 1710 Pd. Albert, said at the time the store was built the neighbors were informed b~t~,~dr:.&eller that there would be no filling station on the property. However, when zoning laws came in and-there being a business on that corner the area was zoned commercial, ;fir. Bruneke said. He stated that the proposed service station will create dangerous conditions for children going to and from school. Feels that this corner should remain residential, and said the School Board suggested that sidewalks be put in on Albert for chf ldren. L.T. Gasink 1402 ~P. Larpenteur, said he lives' directly south of the Keller property, and spoke of friendly relations between Keller, himself and of hers in this area. Mr. Gasink said he helped circulate the petition, that there were slightly over 50 per cent in favor of the rezoning as stated. Said the safety hazard is one of the principal reasons for ret~tdning the Keller property as it is or for rezoning to residential. That another factor is depreciation of property values. iJir. Gasink told of talking with people in the City who live near filling stations - said they agreed with him that a service station tends to reduce residential property values. He stated he has four children and that the proposed service station on this corner is a safety hazard. E. L. Piret 1795 IvT. Albert, said he recexYtly located in the district, purchas- ing a home becauae he thought it a good area in which to live. Mr. Piret said the proposed service station would change the character of the neighborhood, also that it would be dange rous to children because of authomobiles coming into the station and circling around, increasing traffic. William dock 1397 nest Larpenteur, said there are six filling stations between Lexington and Snelling at present, that 50 per cent of the home