Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2014

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2: Vision, Values and Goals c) Fair and consistent land use regulations STRATEGIES: 1. Develop a policy for processing comprehensive plan amendments 2. Establish a rational, logical staging plan for extension of MUSA consistent with the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and tied to Comprehensive Plan Amendment Policy 3. Re -assess the value of 4 in 40 (rural preserve and rural reserve) d) Walkable neighborhoods STRATEGIES: 1. Include a review of infrastructure, including parking for walking and other non -motorized transportation modes when reviewing any transportation improvement projects 2. Explore options for revising the City's sidewalk policy, including requiring sidewalks or trails on both sides of some new public streets, different standards for public versus private roads, high-volume versus low-volume roads, and issues related to long-term maintenance 3. Locate residential development at appropriate densities near services to encourage walking e) Efficient growth STRATEGIES: 1. New development should use existing infrastructure where possible 2. New development should be built close to existing or proposed services such as commercial, employment, and government, where possible. f) Ramsey Town Center is constructed in accordance with its vision STRATEGIES: 1. Concentrate the highest density residential development in or near Town Center and at other key locations as shown on the future land use map 2. Encourage residential and commercial development in the Town Center before other parts of the City 3. Continue to work to secure a stop on the Northstar Commuter Rail Line for Ramsey 4. Develop incentives for the Town Center to enhance its marketability 5. Maintain high quality design standards for the Town Center City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 2-4