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The Coffee House County Road C and Rosewood Little Canada, Minnesota As long time residents of Little Canada (and avid coffee drinkers), we have had to go to White Bear or Roseville to get a good cup of coffee. Little Canada needs a coffee shop and we would like to build one. We are interested in building a two story victorian house with a coffee shop on the main level. The Coffee House that we are proposing would be a welcome transition from residential to commercial, in the existing neighborhood. We plan on serving great coffee, bag lunches and bakery items, as well as custard ice cream, Italian sodas and Smoothies. Our proposed hours would be 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday through Saturday. We would also offer a drive —up service in the back of the house, accessed off Rosewood. We do not foresee any traffic problems as we have observed the traffic in the morning at the intersection of Rice and County Road C and it does not back up as far as Rosewood. The wrap— around porch would add curb appeal and outdoor seating in the spring, summer and fall. The area of the house that looks like a garage would be a small conference room. This room could be available for community meetings or small gatherings free of charge. There would be a place to post community events and for local artists who would like to display their work. We have lived in Little Canada for many years and have always maintained a nice house and yard. We plan on living in the upper level of The Coffee House that will have both inside and outside entrances. It will have well maintained fencing and garden areas. We would take great pride in The Coffee House and we would be responsible residents, respecting the rights and privacy of our neighbors. The Coffee House would be a locally owned, "good old fashioned" gathering place. It would be a place of community, and fit in with the City's current plans to bring people to Little Canada. Page 37