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CITY OF ROSEVILLE <br /> HOUSING PRESERVATION TASK FORCE CHARGE <br /> April 13, 1 998 <br /> 1.0 BACKGROUND <br /> The quality of life in our housing and residential neighborhoods is of interest to all <br /> residents, especially in Roseville where there are now approximately 15,600 housing u n its. <br /> These homes represent the community's major "built" asset with an estimated physical <br /> value in excess of $1.5 billion. over fifty-four percent (8,406) are detached, single family <br /> homes. Forty-six percent (7119) are townhouses, apartments, condos, quads and mobile <br /> homes. <br /> Over sixty-four percent (5640) of the homesteaded single family units are more than <br /> years old. The majority of the rental apartment projects are more than 30 years old. <br /> Apartments usually wear down and require more maintenance earlier in their life cycle than <br /> single family herpes. It is important that all the stakeholders - property owners and <br /> mangers, real estate professionals, and residents work to identify mutually acceptable <br /> solutions. <br /> The Housing Preservation Task Force was recommended by the Planning Commission to <br /> the City Council as an opportunity to step back from the many interests and individual <br /> problems expressed regarding housing, the neighborhoods, and the neighbors, to openly <br /> discuss issues, formulate facts, provide open communication, and develop consensus. <br /> 2.0 TASK FORCE CHARGE <br /> The Task Force is charged with preparing housing recommendations and a report to the <br /> City Council and Planning Commission regarding the results of their investigations and <br /> deliberations. <br /> The City Council requests the Task Force to explore the following interrelated issues: <br /> What at is the current "body of knowledge,, regarding the housing, housing <br /> preservation, residential neighborhoods, and land use problems that can be offered <br /> l <br />