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This process has been successfully initiated in other areas to provide more up front community involvement such as the Arona- Hamline Master Plan, Tower Place Master Plan, James Addition and Twin Lakes Master Plan. 2.3 The proposed McCarrons Neighborhood Study has identified a "study area". Within this study area current conditions would be reviewed - neighborhood features, housing types, condition of housing, values, demography of residents, traffic and environmental conditions such as water, noise, air quality. In addition, the study would review future land uses for not only 185 N. McCarrons but other sites such as the Armory, commercial sites on Rice Street and other underutilized or at risk residential sites. The study will attempt to bring together different land owners, churches and public agencies such as the city, watershed district and school district, to partner in planning the future of the area. The study is estimated to take four months to complete and would include at least two neighborhood meetings. The end result of the study would be a comprehensive plan amendment for the area and the ultimate development plan for 185 N. McCarrons. (Refer to attached draft "McCarron's Neighborhood Study"). 2.4 Status of 185 N. McCarrons Blvd - The site currently contains a dilapidated vacant single family home and shed. The owner has made strides to keep the site in compliance with City Codes and has provided a letter indicating that he will participate in the McCarron's Neighborhood Master Plan process while committing to proper maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds per City Code requirements. However, the garage on site still remains in disrepair with a broken door. (Refer to attached emailed letter). 3.0 HRA DISCUSSION 3.1 The HRA discussed the process of the proposed McCarron's Neighborhood Study at the September 16, 2003 regular meeting along with representatives of the Lake McCarrons Neighborhood Association. The HRA is supportive of the process to help formulate a development plan for 185 N. McCarron's Blvd as well as prepare a master plan for the area. 4.0 Planning Commission DISCUSSION 4.1 The Planning Commission will be asked to playa key role in the study process. The final outcome of the study is to develop a master plan that would be accepted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Jim Mulder (as the member living closest to the site) has indicated that he would participate in the study process on behalf of the Planning Commission. After reading the overview of the study, is there any further direction the Commission wishes to provide at this time? Prepared by: Cathy Bennett (651-490-2241) and Dennis Welsch (651-490-2232) Attachments: Draft McCarron's Neighborhood Study, Emailed commitment from Dennis Guptil dated 8/14/03 \\Victoria\CommDev\Special Projects\McCarrons Neighborhood\RPCA 10_01_03 McCarrons Neigh Study.doc McCarrons Neighborhood Study (10-01-03) Page 2 of2