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Future Land Use Phased Development To explain the recommended future uses in the Arona-Hamline Neighborhood Study area, staff split the area into three phases of development. phase I and II could happen simultaneously as both parties (the City and Kraus Anderson) are an�ous to redevelop their sites. Phase III is long term (15 to 20 years) and includes the renovation or complete rebuild of the apartment buildings in the center of the site. Phase 1 Development (Arona Site) 2-5 year plan The Arona Site is categorized as the first phase of development since the City of Roseville has title to the properiy and can implement a project that meets the basic principles of the master plan. The Arona site in total is 14-acres. Included in this is a 2.8-acre, DNR-protected wetland that is important to the overall water drainage in the area. Any new development would preserve and enhance the wetland, to the extent permissible by the DNR, to improve its terrain and aesthetic appeal for the overall enjoyment of the community and continue to serve as an integral environmental resource. It has been apparent from the beginning of the master plan process that some level of green space would be retained on this site to serve the immediate needs of the neighborhood. Roseville's Parks and Recreation staff does not view this area as a"Park Facility or Neighborhood Park" area since Autumn Grove Park is considered the programmed neighborhood park for the area. However, it is important to retain some green space "amenity" for existing nearby high-density and single family development and for new housing proposed for the immediate area. The green space could be incorporated within new development, improved and financed by the development and remain public open space for the entire community's use. The Phase I Arona area is planned to place the lower-density housing closer to the existing neighborhood to the north and to include the green space as front and back yards to the single family homes so that "neighborhood eyes" can always remain on the park and its use would be maximized. The new single-family homes which are proposed on the south and west side of the open space are proposed as small, one- to two-story affordable units that would be ideal for first-time homebuyers with sma11 children. By placing such units close to the amenity, they also retain and increase in value over time. The proposal includes designs that would reduce front garages and increase the street appeal from the park and the existing neighborhood. Such frontages are designed to encourage interaction between neighbors with porches and small front yards. The proposal is structured as a"grid" street system, which continues the e�sting grid and provides for maximum land usage. Other street systems that provides maximum land use and reduces front yard garages. 3 — Draft (7/12/01, amended 2/04/02)