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• Limiting height may limit redevelopment opportunities. <br />• Limiting height may not always be consistent with the existing surrounding character. <br />• Does this aim to preserve the existing shoreline vegetation or does it require a change in <br />vegetation. <br />• How and why is regulation of an existing downtown area different from regulations for the urban <br />areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul? <br />E. This district includes non -riparian lots separated from the river by distance, development <br />and/or a transportation corridor. Developed lands exist between this district and the river, and the land <br />in this district is not readily visible form the river surface or opposite bank. Standard building height <br />and stormwater management and erosion control will apply. <br />• Does `standard building height' mean the height that is allowed under the community's zoning <br />ordinance? <br />• As written, this district seems to imply that the properties would be regulated under the <br />community's zoning ordinance and no additional restrictions would be applied. Is that correct? <br />F. Highly urbanized mixed -use lands are a part of the urban fabric of the community. In riparian <br />areas, shoreline vegetation should be preserved or reestablished and stormwater management will be <br />required These areas may include urban park lands and institutions. Public access to the riverbank <br />should be maintained or provided where practical <br />• Private access should be allowed where appropriate. <br />• How will the stormwater management required be different than what is currently required? <br />• Will shoreline vegetation management limit the use of urban park lands? <br />• Should add language (similar to J) that includes opportunities to view the river. <br />• Will this district allow the development of commercial uses? <br />• Commercial recreational uses should be allowed and encouraged. <br />G. River -dependent industry has a place on the Mississippi and is protected by E. O. 79-19. It is <br />not possible to ship commodities without altering the riverbank. Stormwater should still be properly <br />managed <br />• Would stormwater management be covered under existing regulations? <br />H. Industry that does not depend on commercial navigation is not as prevalent along the river as it <br />once was, but remains part of the riverfront community. Stormwater management is important, and <br />shoreline vegetation should be preserved of reestablished where possible. <br />• Could the shoreline be managed by means other than vegetation? <br />• Would stormwater management be covered under existing regulations? <br />I. Townships in the MRCCA are primarily rural with natural areas, open space and agriculture <br />predominating. Heights on non-agricultural buildings will be limited, shoreline vegetation will be <br />protected; rural densities and agricultural or open space uses will be maintained <br />110 <br />