Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/10/2011

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SECTION 5: PLANNING PROJECTS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECTS Downtown Master Plan..............................................Maple Plain, MN As the City's planning consultant, MFRA along with a City task force created three distinct plans for revitalization of the City's Downtown and Gateway districts. The plans included design guidelines and new zoning standards for each area which invited redevelopment Since its adoption, the plan has led to the establishment of a new park-and-ride from metro transit that was initially proposed to be lo- cated outside of town, a proposed redevelopment of a city block for a mixed-use project which includes a new City Hall, and has invited new businesses such as ACE Hardware to locate within the City. Like Ramsey, Maple Plain needed new zoning regulations to govern a new Office Park designation in their comprehen- sive plan, so this effort also addressed that need. Highway Corridor Plan ..................................................... Montrose, MN The City of Montrose hired MFRA to prepare a downtown and highway corridor plan to proactively address a planned MnDOT project through their community. The planners at MFRA worked with a City task force in capturing their vision and devising plans to make that vision a reality. Since the plans adoption, the City has begun to implement the suggested improvements starting with pedestrian friendly street reconfigurations and the installation of municipal banners. Local business leaders have also embraced the plan and are actively implementing the proposed design elements as part of their private growth initiatives. Eau Claire Central Area Plan ....................................... Eau Claire, WI MFRA lead an effort in the City of Eau Claire to prepare a master plan for the city's educational and medical districts with a focus on developing a sense -of - place and acceptance by a diverse group of land owners. The plan assessed the current conditions and major planning issues facing the area including the existing land use patterns, automobile circulation issues, alternative transporta- tion options, natural features, the pattern of property ownership, adopted develop- ment plans and city zoning regulations. The end product was widely accepted by the community as it addressed the needs of a diverse range of interests and represented a win-win for all parties involved. City of Ramsey I Proposal for Routine Professional Planning Services 10 Downtown District Concept TYPICAL S REEISCAPE PIAN (HW 12 @ BUFFALO AVE) 1