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4 Jerry Cowan agreed viir_h the p;ev!ous statements made by members ^f the 7ard Pnd, Folt- that pile i'PStau',ni part Of the Ji'^✓posal IS thE'— Or :IiF opposition. ietourneau saw potential problems with trash, traffic, the hours of operation and signage. He felt the development would not be compatible with she residential area:-tothe'-south. Upon completion of discussion of the development, the following motion was made: Motion by Marks, seconded by Mr. Cowan to recommend to the City Council that the request of Dick Ernst and Morth America Monarch to rezone the easterly 322 feet of Apache Terrace, Block 1 , Lot 1 , from light industrial to cormercial be denied due to the following : i . 37th Avenue N.E should serve as a transitional area from the heavy commercial use of Apache Plaza to the residential area south of 37th Avenue N.E. 2. The proposed would generate significant traffic on neighboring streets, making those streets more noisy and hazardous. 3. The detrimental impact on property values in Lhe area pore than outweighs the potential property tax receipts from such a proposal . 4. There is concern about the generation of trash in the neighborhood and the emission of odors from the restaurant. 5. The necessary signage for a restaurant is not consistent with the residential neighborhood to the south. Motion carried unanimously. The Chairman declared a recess from 9:50 to 10:00 P.M. Upon reconvening, the Board discussed the arguments of the residents in the area and concluded that the Board, when making a recommendation to the Council should state only those reasons which are germane to good planning principles. Concern was expressed about trying to regulate the market place - whether St. Anthony has too many restaurants should not be relevant. Motion by Cowan, seconded by Marks to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10: 10 P.M. Jim Fornell , Acting Secy. •