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Planning & Zoning Board November 14, 2012 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES hill , so the canopy will be visible from his neighborhood. He stated concerns about the safety of the neighboring wells being located next to a gas station. He wanted to clarify that the applicant is paying the entire cost of bringing sewer in and repa iring streets upon c ompletion. He asked if an environmental study had been completed to addre ss spillage . Ellen Testin, 8016 D anube St., expressed concern over another gas sta t ion and another liquor store. She reiterated that there are already four with in ½ mile. She was d isappointed with the P&Z Board that the application has go ne this far. She supported the issues that her husband addressed. She was concerned that a gas leakage would ruin her ground water. She has lived there for 20 years and is ve ry concerned about her quiet neighborhood. She asked for a different business. Richard Dick, 806 1 Lake Dr., also had environmental concerns and wondered if a base groundwater study had been done or if mon itoring could be done for the future. David Metzg er, 8019 E lbe S t., agree s that this type of business is unnecessary and he would prefer a different business. He does not want to see the existing businesses get driven out of business. Lou J ungbauer , 679 A ndall S t., stated that he has been a resident fo r 27 years and is open to more options. However, he stated concern about the existing number of vacant stores already in the city. He is concerned about the success of the existing gas station and liquor store already in that area. He appreciated the op portunity to speak at this forum. He h as heard a history of problem s wi th groundwater in the area. He is concerned about the success of business in the city. He added that p eople like business owners that live in the area and employ local residents. He wants the current owners to remain successful. He is not opposed to new business unless it will drive existing business away. He added that empty businesses are very noticeable along Lake Dr. He wondered if the city has any information on the success o f the applicant in other locations. Gary Schmidt , 8027 D anube S t., pointed out that there is an elementary school within ¼ mile of t h at location. He was concerned about the safety of children with additional traffic in this area. He was also concerned t hat this business will bring down the property values of neighboring homes. Michelle Apman, 8015 Danube St ., added that she had concerns about lighting. Adam La M ere, owner of Lakes Liquor at 786 0 Lake Dr., stated that his business is a family owned oper ation for 17 years. He noted that l iquor stores are highly regulated and unable to compete with each other without a loss of revenue resulting in someone going out of business. He believes that the market and the community should decide on the type of bu siness allowed. He a sked that City Council set criteria to allow additional liquor stores into the city such as limiting the number of licenses, limiting the proximity, etc. He stated that most cities set limits. He asked that the city work together to develop business that the residents want, such as restaurants and retail.