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-3- the approach that the Planning Commission desired. Recommendation Mr. V. Johnson moved and Mr. G. Johnson seconded, that the Commission recommend that the Village Cotmcil instruct the Village Planner and Village staff to meet with the residents in the neighborhood to prepare proposals for noise abatement which could be presented to the Minnesota State Highway Department for their consideration. Roll Call, Ayes: Eagles, Kellett, G. Johnson, V. Johnson, Membrez, Demos and Pope. Nays: None. Planning File 767 - Marie Slawik request for rezoning from I-I to B-3, special use permit division of lot and variances at 2691 North Snelling Avenue Presentation Mr. Kermit McCrae representing the Minnesota Highway Department presented a letter to the Commission which indicated that the Highway Department has completed the authoriz- ation steps to acquire the Slawik property for purposes of right-of-way for the future interchange on COtmty Road C and Snelling Avenue. He indicated that the actual process to acquire the property is underway. The title searches and appraisals still remain. It is anticipated that the Highway Department would be in a position to make a direct pur- chase offer wi thin 6 - 9 months. Mr. M:Crae indicated that although the upgrading of Snelling Avenue to include the interchange on the Slawik property is not scheduled through 1985, the Highway Department considers that the purchase to protect the right-of-way at this time is a necessary acquisition. Discussion Mrs. Slawik indicated that if the Highway Department purchases the property there would be no tax return to the Village of Roseville. If she were permitted to develop the property the Village would receive a tax return. She indicated that she did not see the improvements of Snelling Avenue through the next 20 years. Mr. Carl Ctumnings, representing Grand Avenue Ford, who proposes to operate the automobile agency, asked if the interchange plan as shown had been approved by the Highway Department. Mr. M:Crae indicated that it had and that in addition Roseville had given approval to the preliminary design. Mrs. Slawik indicated that she would like the Planning Connnission to take action on her request. Mr. Dave McClean, 1754 Lydia, representing the Fairview Heights Civic Association, indicated that he had a petition with over 210 signatures opposing the proposed develop- ment. He stated that the petition would be presented to the Council. Mrs. Richard Grapp, operator of the gas station on the northwest corner of County Road C and Snelling Avenue, inquired as to what would happen to their gas station if the Slawik property were purchased by the Highway Department. Mr. McCrae indicated that since it is an existing development, that the Highway Depart- ment would not purchase theproperty and nothing would be changed with regard to their operation at the present time.