Agenda - Council - 01/22/1980 - Laserfiche WebLink

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- 7 - compatibility with existirlg land uses a~ld enviro:~mental resources. These are also required under the Wild and Scenic River designation. The regulations do riot address the prohibition of billboards within view of the river but all billboards are prohibited within the city. No regolations governing the location, management and maintenance of on-site waste disposal systems were provided for review. The land uses and lot sizes permitted under' the city"s zoning ordinance are inconsistent with Critical Area rural open space district requirements, the Wild and Scenic River designation, and metropolitan policies for the rural service area. Under the ordinance 2.5 acre lots would be permitted in unsewered areas for residential, bosiness and industrial uses. Extensive areas of new business and industrial development would be permitted also. The city's present regulations require the dedication of parks and open space as part of new plats. This provision should be amended to refer to riverfront lands· Some of the proposed regulations may conflict with Wild and Scenic River management standards. These should be. reviewed before the plan is submitted to the Environmental Quality Board. Capital Improvement Program The city has no capital improvement's scheduled for the Cr. itical Area through 1983. Public Participation The city has indicated, in a cover letter, that well publicized information meetings, were held in February and May of 1979; and a public hearing was conducted on April 17, 1979. RECOMMENDATIONS The Metropolitan Council recommends to the Minnesota environmental quality Board that the Critical Area Plan and Regulations of the City of Ramsey be amended as follows: Provide management policies for the protection of steep slopes distinguishi~g between those of 12 to 18 percent gradie~t and 18 percent and greater. Clarify the meaning of the term's "facilities" as it relates to the development of steep slopes. Relate the proposed slope management policies to the prevention of riverbank erosion or provide separate · -policies. A specific policy addressing the level of erosion to be allowed during and after construction and the rate of increased runoff to be maintained should be added.