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RECD S: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-40 651-297-4600 September 2, 2004 City of Ramsey c/o Patrick Trudgeon 15153 Nowthen Blvd. Ramsey, MN 55303-6140 Dear City Council Members: RE: City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan/Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor -MNRRA Plan A.men!lnlents Hwy. 10 Mixed Use Area - PID# 19.32.25.23.0001; 19.32.25.32.0001; 19.32.25.31.0004; 19.32.25.32.0002; 19.32.25.31.0005 affecting lands within the Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor ta4 Department of Natural Resources Division of Waters staff have reviewed the proposed comprehensive plan amendment proposing to change the land use designation of a 50 -acre property of the above-named PID numbers from Rural Development to Mixed Use, and accompanying materials. Portions of the designated parcels are within the Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor, designated by Executive Order since 1976. The area is classified as Rural Open Space District, where the lands and waters shall be used and developed to preserve their open, scenic and natural .characteristics and ecological and economic functions. Under MN Statutes, section 116G.10, subd. 3 and MN Rules, part 4410.9500, subp. 3, amendments of Critical Area plans and ordinances shall become effective only upon the approval of the Department of Natural Resources following a review by the Metropolitan Council. A local unit of government can enact only the plans, regulations, and amendments for a Critical Area that have the written approval of DNR. Pursuant to MN Statutes, section 116G.10. MN Rules. part 4410.9500, and section E. of Executive Order 79-19 Standards and Guidelines, it is hereby ordered that the proposed City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan/Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor -MNRRA Plan Amendments to change the land use designation of the Highway 10 Mixed Use Area from Rural Development to Mixed Use for those PID# 19.32.25.23.0001; 19.32.25.32.0001; 19.32.25.31.0004; 19.32.25.32.0002; 19.32.25.31.0005 affecting lands within the Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor be conditionally approved contingent on: (1) As noted in the previous DNR Critical Area Plan approval, for sites in the Corridor developed through any planned cluster development, 50% of the site within the Corridor must be preserved as permanent open space. The permanent open space shall first permanently preserve the woods, scenic views, ecological functions, riparian areas, and other features of the natural environment within the planned cluster development site. In addition to the policies to minimize streets and DNR Information: 651-296-6157 • 1-888-646-6367 • TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer �Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a Minimum of 10% Post -Consumer Waste