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commercial area should be rezoned as residential area; perhaps a mix of senior <br />housing and/or market rate multifamily may be the solution. <br />Snelling Avenue will be maintained as is, with access to Oakcrest. Fairview, at <br />Rose Place and Oakcrest, should be improved with a stop light. The County <br />may want to widen the Fairview right-of-way in the future, and the homes may <br />need to be bought out. <br />Noise, speed, hours of operation are other issues. <br />Chairman Wietecki asked the Task Force to consider what would happen to <br />make the neighborhood no longer viable. Would the loss of the homes on <br />Fairview (for widening) negatively impact the neighborhood. What triggers the <br />neighborhood’s deterioration. Does traffic increase because of new residential <br />uses? Do we need better pedestrian access into the Rosedale Shopping <br />area/Crossroads for residents? (Yes, it is needed and better <br />pathways/extensions are needed). What is the critical mass needed to remain a <br />neighborhood? No further comment was offered. <br />7c.Planning File 2969. Home Occupations Regulations <br />Kim Lee presented a background report on regulations and requirements for <br />home occupations. She used examples of an existing business which does not <br />comply and a proposed home with an accessory building for photo activities. <br />Kim Lee explained some of the alternatives that are currently being used by <br />different cities. The staff asked for Planning Commission direction. <br />Chairman Wietecki explained the center of commerce through the computer age <br />may be changing, but also noted that the neighborhoods must be kept viable. <br />Member Harms noted that a home business creates an opportunity for a resident <br />to “stay” in the neighborhood and observe the happenings. <br />Member Harms defined different types of home users and distributors. She does <br />not want to see a complete ban on home occupations, but prefers a set of <br />standards that are workable. <br />Member Mulder noted that the solution is not a total ban. The consultants who <br />work out of the home may be acceptable. The impacts of the home occupation <br />on the neighborhood must be acocunted for in this. <br />There are good reasons to stay at home and telecommute. Some type of license <br />process may allow for this change. <br />Chairman Wietecki asked the Commission to remember the impact on the <br />5 <br />