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Section ten, beginning with the properties immediately west of Silver Lake Road, starts • the gradual move from commercial type land uses to that of medium and low density residential. The section includes a number of properties which are legal non-conforming in relation to the established zoning districts. In particular, properties zoned B-3, Highway Commercial are currently being utilized as residential along the south side of Highway 10. The City has an opportunity to redefine the area somewhat in that commercial properties and possibilities do exist. Any development of this area should include adequate buffering - either natural or man-made to minimize the impacts felt by the surrounding residential neighborhood. Specific land uses should be those that provide needed community services. As with all properties along Highway 10, attraction of commuter traffic as potential customers should be given high priority. 11. MEDIUM/LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Section eleven, located along the westernmost edge of the Community, presents a unique challenge in development due to its geographical proximity to the City of Spring Lake Park. A significant amount of land within the limits of Spring Lake Park impacts the character of the section on the south side of Highway 10. This encroachment directly affects the development of the properties north of 10 in that Spring Lake Parks' plans for development of their property may take a different direction than that of Mounds View. Recent developments in the section have focused on residential projects. On the south • P side of Highway 10, a 22-unit townhome development was recently approved and is nearing completion. To the north, development of a 17-lot single family home subdivision will begin in early summer of 1995. As stated earlier, the challenge in planning for section eleven lies in anticipating and participating in the plans for development of the bordering Communities' land. •