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regional systems. Staff proposes amending this planned regional trail to connect through the center of The COR, connecting to the Transit Station and future Northstar Commuter Rail Station and continuing across Highway 10 across a proposed pedestrian crossing. This pedestrian crossing is proposed to connect to Mississippi West Regional Park as well as the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). The MRT has regional as well as national significance. Future Land Use Map Based on feedback during the amendment to Official Zoning Map to implement the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, two (2) areas requested further study and essentially objected to the re -zoning. These two (2) areas included an area at the southeast intersection of Nowthen Boulevard and Green Valley Road guided as Commercial and a parcel south of Highway 10, west of the former Diamonds parcel guided as Medium Density Residential (MDR). These areas are proposed to revert back to the original land use as indicated on the attached Future Land Use Map. Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47) and 167th Avenue Special Area Plan The City Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) have identified a need for further study and master planning in the area of the commercial node at 167th Avenue and TH 47. This commercial area has shown indications of under performing as a commercial area as seen by several vacancies. In addition, the City acquired a larger parcel in order to construct Water Tower #3. There is excess property for development. The City Council and EDA wish to explore potential for redevelopment. Wellhead Protection Plan In 2009, the City completed a Wellhead Protection Plan as required by the Minnesota Department of Health. The plan requires that the Comprehensive Plan set up an overlay district on the Official Zoning Map in certain areas surrounding all municipal wells. The overlay is intended to identify, mitigate, and prevent potential hazards from entering the public water supply. Recommendation: The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on August 4, 2011 and recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Comprehensive Plan Amendment are being handled as part of regular staff duties. Council Action: Motion to direct staff to distribute the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adjacent jursidictions as required by State Statute and adopt the resolution to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, subject to final review by the Metropolitan Council. Attachments Former Ramsey Town Center Master Plan The COR Development Plan 5.03 Proposed Future Transportation Map Revised Chapter 10 Proposed Future Land Use Map Proposed Special Area Plan Area Revised Chapter 5 Wellhead Protection Map 1