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~(~ interests in mind. Asked what is it going to do to people Councilman over here, not only to property values but to their safety. Wallace He asked what consideration should be given to their feelings (continued) and opinions. Mr. th'allace said the crux is, "Is this good," and said that the 'twilight zone' is, of great importance, and haw to go from one zone to another and do justice to all concerned. The proposed transition is too sharp, he said, and that (1) something better should be worked out for transition from one zone to another (2) What will plan do about brining in commercial traffic in a residential area? Said we will not know what the traffic pattern will be unless it is studied. He asked, "Will it not bring more traffic onto Arona and therefore violate the spirit of zoning?" (3) How will the plan affect truck traffic? Said we must consider this a mayor point for trucks not carefully watched can be deterimental to the community. ?:fir. Wallace said that whatever is decided on must be written in your ordinances or in your deed. He urged getting everything down in writing so everybody knows what is coming. Said if presented to him, he would say the plan has not had enough thought - that it should go back to the owner dvith instructions that they reconsider; that they sit down with the neighbors' representatives and. see what they can workw out ~ontly: Atr. Wallace said that if he could help in the matter he would be willing to do so. W.L. Hinderman, 1512 West California said he purchased his home about two years ago, that he formerly lived at Duluth where he was maintenance engineer for the State Highway Department. Said he felt the proposed rezoning would be deterimental to the health, safety and welfare of the people, and that it would depreciate property values. He questioned Mr. Stepnitz' statement that the rezoning would not increase traffic on Arona Mr. Hinderman then presented figures which he said showed an unfavorable ratio~('relationship between the shopping area and parking space provided for in the proposal. As to the proposed parking lot being used for limited parking; he stated that people would park when they drive up and see a parking lot open. Said you don't relieve a bad situation by creating more traffic ca~~stead of building more stores, he suggested putting the~area into parking. Frank P. Conney, said he purchased his home thru r~4r. Stepnitz with the under- 1521 West Idaho , standing that the area in question was Residence A. Said he would not like having a parking lot in his back yard.. M. J. Elnicky, said that he bought his lot from SFr. Stepnitz who told him the 1532 VG. Idaho property was residential. R.W. Wolfgram, stated he bought his property three years ago; that traffic 1530 W. Idaho has increased considerably on Arona during this time; and that traffic hazards will increase if the shopping center goes thru. Since the council has not installed sidewalks on Arona, he said, pedestrians coming from Idaho must walk in the street. Said he was not, in favor of any additional shopping centers out here.