Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/12/2008 - Jt Session CC & Planning

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Community Health & Wellness GOAL #1: Healthy and active Ramsey residents and a built environment that supports them STRATEGIES: a) Use land use and zoning tools, such as planned location of housing, commercial areas, and parks and trails, and appropriate densities, to encourage walking and bicycling b) Promote physical activity by increasing access to public open space, parks and trails through pedestrian improvements and additional open space connections c) Use a research-based methodology to quantify and improve public health GOAL #2: residents Fresh healthy food conveniently available to all Ramsey STRATEGIES: a) Promote a local farmer's market in Ramsey* b) Encourage the location of neighborhood-level supermarkets offering fresh fruits and vegetables, and other fresh foods and goods, beyond Town Center GOAL #3: decisions Improved air quality through land use and development STRATEGIES: a) Identify opportunities to increase the tree canopy along Highway 10 and other major roadways . b) Locate schools, daycare facilities and outdoor recreational facilities at least 1/3 mile from Highway 10 c) Identify significant point sources of pollution, such as heavy industrial uses, and locate new residential, school, daycare, and other sensitive uses away from them GOAL #4: Reduced exposure to lead and other toxic substances STRATEGIES: a) Continue to implement the adopted standards on mitigating exposure to lead in existing str!-lctures and for eliminating lead and other toxic substances from new construction Comprehensive Plan Goals &. Strategies 5-22-08 14 * From community planning session (OST) ^From existing Comprehensive Plan ~From EDA or Park Commission nO symbol represents a proposed new goal or strategy .. Bonestroo