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-Guptil gave examples of 3 story building, 30 units; some 2 story units, some one <br />story with underground parking, facing the church <br />-He explained the school district drainage easement blockage from one pond to <br />another – could be reshaped – currently is 1-2 feet deep, and could be <br />rehabilitated with a change in size. <br />-The townhomes on north side of parcel could work with setback variances; a <br />walking path around pond from church to armory could be built. <br />-He noted the pond has natural hard bottom? What real value does it have? Could <br />water gardens be used? Could it be reshaped? Water terraces may be possible <br />from one pond to the other. Could armory pond be expanded, to reduce need for <br />Guptil pond? <br />-He recommended involving the neighborhood in design and uses (rental or own) <br />and suggested 55+ senior housing is likely proposal. <br />The Guptil site could be a catalyst for redevelopment of entire neighborhood, including <br />the armory site. <br />Regarding design; make edges look like single family, make it look residential rather <br />than St. Paul; do not dominate the site, build into the quality and context of the <br />neighborhood; look at other lots or sites that could also be developed/redeveloped such as <br />those on Elmer. New housing could be an asset to church, armory and surrounding <br />neighbors <br />Meeting 4. <br />A final task force meeting was held on March 30, 2004 to review the draft plan. The following <br />members were present and had these comments: <br />To be inserted after the final meeting. <br />21.Redevelopment Conclusions and Benefits <br />22.Next Steps <br />\\Victoria\CommDev\Housing\Housing Files (HF)\HF0008_185 McCarrons Study\McCarrons Project Plan and Neighborhood Master Plan <br />Amendment.doc <br />DRAFT MARCH 10, 2004 24 <br />