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b.Acceptance of the McCarrons Neighborhood Master Plan Bennett summarized the McCarrons Neighborhood Master Plan. She explained the public review process and comments regarding the Plan. Partnerships indicated in the plan will require a separate action by the HRA as those partnerships are developed. Bennett explained Phase I (Guptil vacant home site) and the owner’s interest in medium to higher density multi-family housing. She explained Phase I townhomes and shared parking with the church, pond restructuring with the armory, and creation of pond and pathways amenities. In Phase II, the HRA could become a partner in upgrading existing apartments and single family homes. The City and HRA should review partnerships with the Armory to share facilities for neighborhood use. In Phase III, the longer term concepts are to see businesses along Rice Street redevelop, creating neighborhood mixed use identity in a walkable environment. Building and street design standards should be created. Public hearings will be held by the Planning commission in July 2004. Member Marks asked if Mr. Guptil has received watershed comments. (Yes, Mr. Guptil is preparing a site plan based on Watershed recommendations and the Master Plan.) Member Marks asked for detail on Phase II (2.4 – 2.5 in report). Bennett explained that the HRA will continue to use existing programs for single family and multi-family housing funds. Any additional investment by the HRA requires approval through an implementation plan. Member Millasovich asked if the Armory must offer to the City the property, first, before considering other options for sale (yes). The Armory has no plan to vacate at this time. The HRA, neighborhood and Church may wish to partner in the future. Member Millasovich asked what might be an “identity” for Rice Creek. Bennett explained previous efforts to complete planning efforts on Rice Street. Member Marks (page 17 of draft) likes the Park and Recreation thoughts regarding the Armory and neighborhood. Motion: Member Marks moved, seconded by Member Scheunemann, to accept the McCarrons Neighborhood Master Plan, in accordance with the recommendation of the HRA staff. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 8.Information, Reports & Other Business a.Update on progress for final Multifamily Study report Bennett explained progress of joint study by HRA and Planning Commission. Staff is now completing reports, based on 15 Planning Districts. The challenge is now to complete a readable report, to be completed in August which is being prepared with the assistance of former intern Jill Mazullo. Dennis Welsch explained the magnitude of the data as the most comprehensive that he has ever seen. He indicated that staff is using the data currently when reviewing rezoning cases and this will be a very valuable tool for the City. 3