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Natala said that they asked for a wrought-iron fence and landscaping along the parking lot to better channel pedestrian traffic, but have been told that’s for the landlord to install.

She acknowledged that what rankles many neighbors is the notion that Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports bar catering to the nearby college crowd, rather than a locally owned diner that draws families.

O’Gara’s bar is only three blocks away, but Natala said it’s been there for years and that its owners have proved to be good and responsive neighbors.

“I don’t think it’s smart planning to endorse this without questioning the addition of this kind of business that would attract behavior that’s problematic in our neighborhood,” Natala said.

 

Kevin Duchschere • 651-222-2732