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CITY OF ROSEVILLE HOUSING PRESERVATION TASK FORCE CHARGE April 13, 1998 1.0 BACKGROUND The quality of life in our housing and residential neighborhoods is of interest to all residents, especially in Roseville where there are now approximately 15,600 housing units. These homes represent the community's major "built" asset with an estimated physical value in excess of $1.5 billion. Over fifty-four percent (8,406) are detached, single family homes. Forty-six percent (7119) are townhouses, apartments, condos, quads and mobile homes. Over sixty-four percent (5640) of the homesteaded single family units are more than 35 years old. The majority of the rental apartment projects are more than 30 years old. Apartments usually wear down and require more maintenance earlier in their life cycle than single family homes. It is important that all the stakeholders - property owners and mangers, real estate professionals, and residents work to identify mutually acceptable solutions. The Housing Preservation Task Force was recommended by the Planning Commission to the City Council as an opportunity to step back from the many interests and individual problems expressed regarding housing, the neighborhoods, and the neighbors, to openly discuss issues, formulate facts, provide open communication, and develop consensus. 2.0 TASK FORCE CHARGE The Task Force is charged with preparing housing recommendations and a report to the City Council and Planning Commission regarding the results of their investigations and deliberations. The City Council requests the Task Force to explore the following interrelated issues: What is the current "body of knowledge" regarding the housing, housing preservation, residential neighborhoods, and land use problems that can be offered to residents and the City? (It is not anticipated that a "new" body of research will 1