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Attachment C aeon., HOrn .C.5 fgr Genuation -5 Sienna Green Project Review Har Mar Apartments, now known as Sienna Green, were constructed in 1965. The property includes five buildings with a total of 120 one bedroom units. Before Aeon acquired the property, it had the most police calls of any property in the City of Roseville and was almost half vacant due to numerous deferred maintenance issues. Many units were in poor condition or simply un- rentable. The over -sized asphalt parking lot was crumbling, the site suffered from poor drainage, and much of the landscaping was unkempt. However, the building structures were sound and now demonstrate that with careful planning, it can be more cost - effective to renovate than demolish and construct new buildings. In cooperation with the City of Roseville, a PUD was approved in June 2009 to significantly rehabilitate the five buildings and address drainage, parking, and landscaping. The PUD also included a second phase for the new 50 unit building. The Phase I rehabilitation project was completed in November 2010 and included the following (see pictures in Attachment A): • The interiors of all 120 units were rehabbed, environmental issues remediated (lead and asbestos), and new kitchens and bathrooms installed; • New landscaping was planted throughout the property, including 120 additional new trees; • Parking was divided into smaller areas to incorporate landscaped islands and eliminate the one monolithic asphalt lot; • Drainage was significantly enhanced with new rain gardens and drainage basins; and, • A new sidewalk was constructed along the frontage road, which will continue along Phase 2. Later this summer, a new sidewalk will be constructed from Sienna Green to County Road B2 to provide safe pedestrian access to the intersection. Phase II provides 50 new units comprised of four one bedroom, 30 two bedroom, and 16 three bedroom units. The two and three bedroom apartments provide additional affordable options for families with children. The building will have underground parking, a community space for residents, tot lot playground, and a leasing office. Aeon anticipates breaking ground on this project later this summer. The Sienna Green project was made possible by creating an effective partnership between Aeon, the City of Roseville, Ramsey County, and state and regional agencies. This project will enhance the long -term desirability of the neighborhood. Sienna Green has become a sustainable model for revitalizing aged housing stock while providing a mix of affordable and market rate units to increase the quality housing options available to people of varying incomes, family types, ages, and abilities. This development is consistent with Imagine Roseville's 2025 Plan to ensure the City has a diverse mix of housing that meets community needs. It also satisfies many other goals within the Plan such as encouraging sustainable building practices, improving landscaping, and making Roseville a livable community for all. 822 S. 3rd Street Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415 612 - 341 -3148 612 - 341 -4208F www.aeommn.org Page 2