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Should be high density. The site would support high density since it is a central location <br />with high traffic and access to services. <br />This site has great connections to the social and religious services that are important to <br />seniors and the existing neighborhoods. <br />Seniors want to stay in the community and close to these services. <br />Would like senior housing to be identified as the preferred future land use not single <br />family or townhomes on the south side of the property. <br />Quality of new development is important. <br />Guptil is proposing quality uses such as brick and stucco with a flat roof rather than <br />vinyl. <br />An art deco style was mentioned to complement the Armory Building which should be <br />saved. <br />Ponding & Water Quality Comments <br />Concerned about how development will impact the watershed and quality of Lake <br />McCarrons. <br />Would like to see a plan that protects the ponds and how to keep the surface water cool <br />through the deep bedrock and ground water. <br />Would like to see a greenway between the east and west ponds with an over story of trees <br />to keep the water cool and less susceptible to evaporation. <br />Want the west pond remain natural and enhance the east pond. <br />The west pond is a habitat for significant wildlife such as fox, pheasant, birds, turtle, <br />frogs, etc. <br />There is a significant amount of buckthorn surrounding the west pond that should be <br />cleared out. <br />Would like to see the use of watershed. Check slopes of west pond for dangerous children <br />slides into the pond. Can the bottom of the west pond be loosened or excavated to allow <br />for more infiltration to the ground water, cooling it down to allow cooler water to enter <br />the McCarrons Lakes ground water sources? <br />Armory Site and Partnerships <br />The group was sympathetic to the security and needs of the military for the armory site <br />but would like to strongly pursue additional partnerships for use of the ballfields, meeting <br />spaces and gymnasium by the community. <br />The church is interested in partnerships in this area and outreach to the community – their <br />facilities committee will provide formal comments regarding the draft plan by the end of <br />next month. <br />In the future if the site is redeveloped would like to see the historic significance and <br />exterior architecture remain in tact. <br />Interested in the City or HRA securing a first right of purchase agreement with the <br />Armory. <br />DRAFT MAY 18, 2004 27 <br /> <br />