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Southeast BUSineSS Area This 5 8 acre area zoned B-1 and B-: buslnt':-:> h,b .; bU~lnt':-:>t's. I'Ings Court. I'nlghts l)f Columbus and HO!\f Oak and Leather \atlC'naJ Tire \\arehouse proposed a sef\ Ice center north of the Knights of Columbus \\ hKh rt'ljlJlfed a condltionaJ use pt'rmit and parking setback variance It \\as obJected to b\ sewral In the neighborhood. as one of several issues. \vhich the City CouncIl addresst'd b\ ISSUIng a moratorium until I I q8 and agreeing to appoint this Task Force to stud~ neighborhood Issues National Tire Warehouse has discussed with the Task Force their proposed service center and how they plan to mitigate noise and other impacts To their credit it seems to be well thought out and fairly effective and may be able to be further improved This business may be considered a compatible use adjacent to a typical neighborhood However the Task Force concern is related more to this entire business area future impact and options The neighborhood is understood to be sensitive to a.1d concerned that It is surrounded b\ large business districts and a major road\'.ay and does not \'.ant further buslOess infringement or impacts This southeast busine"s area is understood to be underdewloped and could redevelop further at any time into higher impact uses The Task Force understands that all the existing businesses are either willing to sell or are looking to 010\ t' elsewhere This makes it an opportune time to consider all possible options The Task Force currently is considering whether this entire business area should be rezoned and redeveloped into some type of senior or similar housing Further analysis and discussions are planned including understanding ~ossible incentives for redevelopment More housing is generally seen as a benefit to the neighborhood Senior housing seems well suited because of the adjacent park and retdil businesses Traffic may be similar to existing levels 4) RECOMMENDATIONS ON ROLES Charge: What role does the public and private sector play in improving/changes to the neighborhood? How should Rosevilles' effort be coordinated with the Count{' The Task Force has discussed County and City coordination for Fairview Avenue traffic issues Developers interests in viable projects have been discussed and may be further 5) EXPERT HELP Charge: What public "experts" are available to heip the task force? The Task Force has received help from city staff, county staff, consultants and others Their recommendations and suggestions are typically not clearly listed above cac/ntfltr 1 . wps '1- -)