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A2011-9 Staff Report July 6, 2011 Page 5 of 7 SOUTH North Street/Highway N/A N/A 10 EAST Wetland/Commercial General Commercial (city of General Commercial (city Coon Rapids) of Coon Rapids) Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies The goals and policies summarized from various chapters of the Anoka Comprehensive Plan may help frame the discussion and issues when considering the land use designation change. Land Use Plan The Comprehensive Plan lays out general criteria to consider when designating land use. When creating zoning ordinances, this criterion is considered as a base, and the zoning ordinance typically regulates density, uses, etc. further. The current classification is Undeveloped Space. This category is public land that is currently open, however, may or may not support development for any purpose in the future. In contrast, the Medium Density Residential category encourages single-family homes at higher densities, but also allows for attached housing units in the form of twin homes or townhomes. The following are the guidelines and criteria for development within medium -density residential areas: • Five to ten units/acre • Type of dwellings allowed are single-family, detached dwellings, and attached housing in the form of twin homes and townhomes. • Must abut and have reasonably direct access to intermediate arterials, minor arterials and collectors; should be located near large areas of permanent public open space (community parks, schools, etc.); near neighborhood shopping and service facilities. The land use section of the comprehensive plan also outlines four goals to consider when reviewing land use. One of those goals is to encourage a land use balance, a mix of housing opportunities, and life cycle housing. The City of Anoka's housing stock ranges in both value and design. Development in this area, with its unique characteristics would encourage a mix of housing opportunities. Another goal is to evaluate future use of City owned lands by periodically updating the City Council on City owned land that is underutilized and could be used for future economic development where appropriate. Economic Development There are two goals and implementation steps in the economic development section that relate to the development of vacant, city owned land to increase tax base and also investment specifically in this property They are: