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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 1994 from Country Drive, west from Lakeshore, etc. A resident of Fleur Royal stated that she opposed the SA proposal, feeling that another gas station /convenience store was not needed in the City. The resident felt the SA proposal will attract a lot more traffic to the area, will result in the loss of existing business, and the SA proposal was not of benefit to the community. Vogt agreed, feeling the SA proposal would have a negative impact on the existing businesses in the City. A Fluer Royal resident pointed out that they already have a problem getting in and out of their property, and felt the SA proposal would only make that worse. Van Wormer pointed out that the traffic study indicates that 35% of the 2,500 trips to SA would be new traffic. Van Wormer indicated that one would have to keep in mind that a 16 or 24 -hour restaurant would generate additional traffic as well. At this point in the meeting, the public hearing was closed. DeLonais pointed out the testimony taken on this issue both this evening and at the March 10th Planning Commission meeting as well as the SEH traffic study, reports from the Sheriff's Department and the PCA. DeLonais pointed out that none of the reports received indicate opposition to the SA proposal. Schletty stated that he is opposed to the SA proposal. Schletty reported that he has lived in the City for 50 years and indicated that it was his opinion that there is a traffic problem in the Little Canada Road /Country Drive area. Garske stated that he opposed the proposal since he cannot justify another gas station /convenience store in the City. Keis felt the issue is a tough one, and the Commission must consider what is best for the City. Keis asked if the City had too many gas stations /convenience stores or not. Keis pointed out that the City is looking for good, quality businesses. Keis stated that he did not 9