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REDA Meeting Minutes — Monday, June 21, 2016 Page 15 come in earlier today. Ms. Kelsey sought direction from the REDA as to the range for move-up housing, currently valued at $350,000 or above. Member Laliberte noted this went back to previous conversations, and expressed her interest in seeing the city get interested in transitional housing, even though uncertain of that home value, but homes requiring less maintenance but not at the end of the spectrum for senior living options. Member Laliberte opined this was another category in which Roseville didn't have enough housing stock. Member McGehee noted elderly people wanted to live where it was convenient far them; and opined that Roseville offered the right location and the right amenities. Member McGehee agreed with Member Laliberte about the smaller, reasonably-sized homes on smaller lots as desirable. Member McGehee opined that Roseville had many areas with smaller homes on smaller lots that needed upgrades providing many opportunities for people to do so. e. Review Medium and High Density Housing Regarding the comments of Members Laliberte and McGehee, Member Willmus asked if the Wheaton Woods model home was a larger model than those originally planned. Member Willmus stated he was struck at how large it seemed, and asked if the empty nester client was who that developer was seeking; and asked what the actual square footage of the model home was. Ms. Kelsey responded that the model home's main level was 1,250 square feet, and if the lower level is finished, it adds another 1,400 square feet. Member Willmus opined that may be considerably bigger than the square footage being sought for transitional housing. President Roe suggested it may mean the REDA needed to develop more specific targets or a zoning subtype. Member Willmus stated he didn't want to deter that size if that was what the market was, but if the city intended to tweak zoning and residential square footage, it may be good to consider a subset for medium density residential (MDR). Member Laliberte stated she was very excited about the Garden Street Station development, but noted the prices were much more than expected, especially by residents, and suggested some of those residents may be lost as a result of that increased cost. Member Laliberte noted the price points were coming in very high and were not in line with those looking to downsize. Member Willmus noted housing products were related to their square footage.