Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/04/2012

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A2012 -5 Staff Report May 1, 2012 Page 8 of 12 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 SC - Shopping Commercial category is designed to accommodate neighborhood shopping areas. These areas are characterized by ease of access, shared parking areas, uniform building character, single or unified ownership, and separation of the automobile from the pedestrian. In this category, retail stores and parking are clustered for the following reasons: • Less land is required to provide an appropriate level of service. • Relationships to abutting land are much improved due to less peripheral length and combining of similar activities (loading, storage, etc.). • Most goods required are available without driving between stores or shopping areas. • Shopping can be the focal point of major residential areas with other neighborhood service and public facilities supporting the center. Neighborhood shopping centers provide convenient day -to -day shopping within easy walking distance or within a five - minute drive of all residents within its primary trade area. Type of Development • The following uses are appropriate in the SC — Shopping Commercial category: • Neighborhood shopping center • Planned unified shopping • Big -box retail -- one or more large supermarkets or franchise stores. • Other tenants, including hardware stores, minor appliance stores, cleaning and repair services, barber and beauty shops, card and gift shops, bakeries, coffee shops, clothing shops, florists, small variety shops, and specialty shops. • Complimentary uses include local business and professional offices. • Typical adjacent uses are service stations and drive -in facilities. Location Criteria SC - Shopping Commercial uses should be: • Located near intersections of thoroughfares and /or collectors roadways. • Centrally located at a common point on the periphery of three or more neighborhoods. • Adjacent to high- density residential areas.