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4) Improve as a residential area, (Comments: Refine the current business zoning at the east edge of the neighborhood or change to higher density housing zones; or split into 2 uses including higher density housing and business uses along Snelling. Staff was asked to prepare 2 or more scenarios with all the land included, showing the current market cost, sizes. and traffic impacts of these alternative land uses. Other alternatives discussed included parks expansion, public space, improvements to OakcrestlFairview stoplight, and a small office park. Staff was asked to prepare a scenario which illustrates impacts if no change occurs and a major "buffer" area was created between the existing zoning and the residential areas. The Task Force asked for Karl Keel's drawing and calculations from previous meetings) that demonstrate how high water must rise to flow over the lowest surface elevation of County Road "C"; also show the amount of water backup that would occur in the neighborhood using a topographic map. Staff was asked to prepare Fairview/Oakcrest stoplight alternatives for the Task Force to review/discuss. Staff was to ask Dan Soler for his preliminary recommendations. Roy Nelson commented that if Fairview Avenue is widened, it would reduce the residential value and area. nelson favors protecting the neighborhood. As a more economical method of creating gaps in the Fairview traffic, staff was asked to review (with Dan Soler of Ramsey County) the "No-right-turn-on Red" concepts on east bound County Road C, turning south on to Fairview; and at west bound County Road B-2, turning north on to Fairview, 8. OTHER ITEMS Staff was asked who will fix the holes in the County Road C fence near the park and Lincoln Drive. Staff was asked to request property managers to remove graffiti on the shopping center fence. 9. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ~ Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director M:\JAMESADD\JAMES924.NOT James Addition Task Force - 9/24/97 - Page 3 of 3