Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/04/2011

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5: Land Use area must be designed to function on existing surrounding land use patterns. Furthermore, if development of this area should come to fruition prior to the establishment of a definitive alignment for a future bridge that crosses the Mississippi River, the City of Ramsey should work with Anoka County and Mn/DOT to ensure a future alignment to satisfy local and regional needs. The approval of Legacy Christian Academy impacts the alternatives available for the future river crossing. In 2011, the City is in the process of final design stages for a future Armstrong Boulevard interchange over the existing railroad tracks and Highway 10. Careful design and planning for the Mixed -Use site can offer a wonderful image to Ramsey that will serve residents, workers and travelers using Highway 10. The location along the BNSF Railroad Tracks is highly visible from Highway 10 and demands high quality design. Specific standards and design elements for The COR area have been developed through amendments to the Zoning Code, the creation of a zoning overlay district and adoption of The COR design guidelines. Mixed Use Area — South of Hiahwav 10: Another area of mixed use is located south of Highway 10 just east of Mississippi West Regional Park. The intended mixed -use pattern on this location is to provide opportunity for higher density housing integrated with commercial uses which are supported by both the higher density housing and the traffic from Highway 10. The amount of housing contemplated in this mixed use area has been achieved, and thus, the remainder of this area is anticipated to develop as commercial. General Goals for Mixed Use The following are the goals of the City relative to Mixed Use: 1. To provide an area where people can live, work and play, which supports alternative modes of transit while still accommodating the automobile. 2. To ensure adequate service and retail opportunities to meet the needs of major employment areas and businesses. 3. To enhance the local labor supply through provision of high density housing in close proximity to major places to work. 4. To create an attractive high quality, community oriented development that positively reflects on the image and identity of the Ramsey Community. Mixed -Use Policy Within the areas designated for Mixed -Use, it is the policy of the City to: 1. Work with the landowners to develop a master plan consistent with the intent of the Mixed -Use designation. City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 5-32