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��►�`s�� 4. Housing Types and Affordability Participants frequently cited two issues with regard to housing and the households that Tive in them: 1) there is isn't enough variety in housing types, floor plans and sizes for the range of needs and lifestyles � contemporary households; and 2) individuals and families are not finding housing prices that match their financial needs and considerations as they go through their lifecycles. Participants identified several impacts from the limited number � choices: ■ Seniors do not move out af their houses—they "age in place" • Young families do not move to rejuvenate neighborhoods Growing families and/or families wanting to invest more money in their homes move out of Roseville ■ School districts experience declining enrollment and have greater difficulty in planning for future programs and facilities 5. Tensions Between Single-family Residential Land Use and Other Land Uses Participants identified tensions between single-family residential land uses and other land uses, particularly group homes, larger multi-family complexes and cammercial��dustrial buildings. The sources of tension surrounding group homes include daily operations, such as delivery trucks, staff parking, and staff shift changes. There also are perceptions that group homes are clustering in certain areas of the City and that group homes, which have been remodeled for this purpose, may not be attractive to single-families when they are sold. With regard to multi-family housing, participants noted that large complexes become physical and social islands in the neighborhood. Participants identified several factors that contributed to this sense of separation: . there is little communication ar social interaction between those who live in the apartment buildings and those who live in surrounding single-family homes; and . the police do not patrol parking lots often enough, which lowers the sense of security felt by residents and managers. Single-familyresidents also feel impacted by commercial and industrial land uses. In some instances, it i� a matter af inadequate buffering, such as plantings or screening, between the functional backsides � buildings and single-family residences. Izt other cases, environmental factors, such as air and noise pollution, or business operations have a negative impact on residential uses. These impacts can be exacerbated in neighborhoods that border on another city where they have little influence. 6. City's Code—Education, Enforcement, and Communications Participants raised several questions and issues regarding the City's role and responsibilities with regard to housing-related issues. In several meetings, this portion af the discussion took the form cf information sharing sessions where citizens posed questions and city staff provided factual information or clarification. Questions often centered on practical matters such as cars, Roseville RHRA Community Dialogue an Housing ---DRAFT--- Pmpared by the Center for Policy, Planning, and Performance