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guidelines have been developed in this plan to provide a framework for decisions by city officials. Properly located, park and open space lands can control flooding, help to preserve the quality of the surface water, replenish the ground water supply, reduce air pollution and preserve natural resources. Parks also serve as gathering centers for active and passive use, providing a focus in many neighborhoods. They can be used effectively to maintain a "buffer" between conflicting land uses and to beautify the community by linking civic facilities such as schools and parks. Two types of Roseville parks could be considered for the Armory open space areas: Play Lots · (PL) Play lots are small parks intended for informal recreation, play and relaxation. Neighborhood Parks · (NP) Neighborhood parks offer opportunities for a variety of recreational activities, both organized and informal. While the Park & Recreation Plan and system statement were originally developed in 1996 and revised in 2001, they are current and reviewed periodically.The Plan is formally reviewed and revised at least every five years. Page 14 of the City of Roseville Park System Plan recommends that the City should, at the McCarrons Lake National Guard Armory, acquire the land north of the buildings, and should review a possible agreement in December of 2003. 19.Projected Timing and Phases of Redevelopment To explain the recommended future uses in the study area, staff split the area into three phases of development. Phase I and II could happen simultaneously as property owners (Guptil, others) are anxious to redevelop their sites and there is a need to renovate residential properties within the study area. Phase III is long term (10 to 20 years) and includes the complete redevelopment of the apartment buildings and business along Rice Street. 19.1Phase I Development - 2-5 year plan The phase I area is a total of approximately 14 acres and includes the 185 N. McCarrons - Guptil Site, the 9.2 acre Armory site and the 2.4 Acre Church site. Phase I of the Plan is the highest priority particularly due to the Guptil property history of deferred maintenance, code related violations and abandonment of the buildings on the site. In addition, through the study process, it became apparent that there was willingness to discuss partnership in the development of the Guptil site with portions of the Church and the Armory sites to more effectively incorporate neighborhood needs and maximizes site usage. Included in Phase I area is two protected wetlands equaling a total of 3.92 acres. Both of these wetland areas are important to the overall surface water quality and drainage in the area. Any new development must preserve and enhance the wetlands to the extent permissible by the DNR, the City, and the Capital Region Watershed District, to improve its terrain and aesthetic appeal DRAFT MARCH 10, 2004 15