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A-2. Maintain the existing residential areas of the City as designated on the currently adopted land-use plan. Identify and maintain approximately the same balance (or same percentages) of the various land uses throughout the community allowing for some flexibility . A-3 Eliminate blight and prevent deterioration of buildings' infrastructure. Strive for a high level of aesthetic appeal. A-4. Maintain and continue development of a strong economic base and create a favorable climate for the operation of responsible free enterprise systems. A-7. Protect and enhance the natural, ecological systems within the City. B-5. Create adequate transitions and bufferings between incompatible land uses by strengthening or establishing standards in the zoning ordinance. (Examples of such standards include additional public open space or scenic easements, increased setbacks, additional landscaping and earth berms, architectural features, additions to buildings, and fencing. ) C-l. Identify stable single-family areas and protect them. Preserve the integrity of existing single-family neighborhoods by prohibiting the intrusion of incompatible uses. D-5. Encourage orderly transition of areas from residential to commercial in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. E-14. Require specific site planning and landscaping plans to ensure completion of adequate site beautification. Set standards for site improvement and review each specific development. Historical Perspective of the Study Areas: The Roseville zoning ordinance was adopted in May of 1959. In this area south of County Road C, most of the residences along Rose Place and some of the industrial buildings pre-date the ordinance. The oldest house appears to have been built in 1926 and the oldest industrial building was built in 1927. The majority of the houses were built in 1958 and 1959, and the majority of the industrial buildings were constructed in the mid-60's. Whenever an industrial district abuts a residential zoning district, there is always the potential for conflict. This is especially true as businesses grow and expand. In the past, the neighborhood has been affected by the A + Stamping Industry and has raised numerous concerns about outdoor storage of equipment and materials and the operation in handling of these materials and equipment. The current buffer area is 15 feet in width and is planted with mature evergreens. This was mandated in 1976 (In 1991, the City adopted new design standards including a 40 foot 4 \