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A, IncTOT 861-2026 8/13/98 VI 1,5 2 AM Roseville Cornerstone PrograMT NI ""Rambler Redesign" The Roseville Cornerstone TM "Rambler Redesign" program seeks to encourage the use of good design when older Roseville homes are reconstructed. The use of a qualified designer assures that there will he endearing value both to the homeowner and to neighboring properties. By addressing the age and style of homes that are becoming less marketable, and describing the improvements that will qualify then for the program, Roseville can also assure that homes in the program will provide a variety of homes that attract and retain families. By opening this program to a broader range of homeowners (at least some of whoni may be motivated by interests other than return on investment and the immediate cost of financing) this revised "Rambler Redesign" program addresses a bLulder's market with rapidly escalating prices and a shortage of skilled contractors. The homeowners who will complete a reconstruction project in this market are hard to detect in the normal assessment process, but they are likely to qualify themselves to participate in the program if given the opportunity. The program should be publicized broadly in Roseville as follows 1. Roseville will pay one-half of a homeowners architect fees, up to $9,000 per home, with a rnaximu ni progrann budget of 527,000 for architect fees. (TI-Lis could permit more than 3 homes to be included its the program each year.) 2. hiterested homeowners will be given a prepared description of the styles of homes that will qualify, for example "Typical"" hornes built between 1945 and 1 975, of ranch., rambler or Cape Cod (story and one-half) style. 3. The prepared program qualifications will also specify improvements that (at least one of which) must be demonstrated in a reconstruction. They include an enlarged and improved kitchen{ an additional or enlarged bathroom, a master bedroorn/couple's suite{ a main floor family room, and a second garage stall. 4. The improvement must be designed by an architect (minimum Bachelor of Architecture degree). 5. Tlie cit y will be permitted to video the improvement, hold an open house to y a dis p l it, and otherwise publicize it. This includes a tight of the city to acquire design plans and drawings for publication. homeowner can `ot prequalify" by having his or her plans approved before construction begins{ them enter an agreement with the city to complete the construction by a specified elate. No funds will be disbursed by the city until the project is ready for display. The homeowner must permit photography and documentation of the project in advance of completing the project.