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4. Administration Et Policy • Questions on the scope of the rules. • Concern that the MRCCA continue to be managed as a multi-purpose resource. • Support for rules to clearly outline agency roles and responsibilities, particularly on enforcement. • Desire for education and outreach to be incorporated into rule implementation. • Desire for clarity on notification and review requirements, as well as suggestions to require the notification of neighboring communities (including across the river) on all development applications in the MRCCA. 5. Definitions, Standards Et Metrics • Desire for consistency and clarity in definitions and standards. • Discussion on whether standards should be rigid/prescriptive or flexible/performance- based. • Common desire for clear and objective definitions and standards to address protection, preservation, and enhancement of environmental resources, scenic resources, and cultural resources. • Desire that the rules incorporate BMPs (such as for storm water and erosion control). Key Issues by Area (See Figure 2. Note: This is not a comprehensive list, but highlights the most noted comments.) Northwest Area The Northwest work group's frequent themes included regulation, environmental resources and administration. Key Issues • Property Rights/Takings. This group expressed the most concern about property rights and regulatory takings, and whether the rules will prevent or guide future development. • Erosion. Shoreline erosion is a major concern due to sandy soils and flooding. Group members discussed how the rules should address it. • Enforcement. This group identified overall enforcement and enforcement of vegetation standards as a challenge and concern. • Density. Concern that any lot size or density provisions in the rules be consistent with Met Council MUSA requirements. Key Issues by Work Group Specific Issue NW UW UE SE Consistency (w/ Other Rules & Programs) X X X X Erosion X Non -Conformities X Property Rights / Takings X Enforcement X Density X X Cultural Resources - Preserve / Protect X Gateway/ Downtown X Natural Resources - Inventory/ Protect X X Recreational Development X X Local Control / State Oversight X Vegetation Standards X Tiering X Bluff Standards X Scenic Standards X X Transportation X Water Quality X Figure 2 • Non -Conformities. Concern that rules will create/ exacerbate non -conforming lots and structures. Urban West Area Most frequent comments that were made in the Urban West work group included themes of environmental resources, recreational resources, regulation, and districts. Key Issues • Recreational Development. Interest in connecting the community to the river and incorporating public/private recreational facilities. • Preserve/Protect Cultural Resources. Interest in preserving historic resources including archaeological and scenic features. • Gateway/Downtown. The group pointed out that this is an urban landscape and that rules should recognize this. • Natural Resources. The group advised that good inventories are key to protect natural resources. MRCCA Rulemaking Project - March 31, 2010 Work Group Meeting Report