Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2017

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09/22/16 REVISOR CKM/IL AR4240 34.1 water into the river and enhancing habitat and shoreline habitat vegetation are priorities 34.2 in the district. 34.3 Subp. 5. River towns and crossings district (CA -RTC). 34.4 A. The river towns and crossings district (CA -RTC) is characterized by historic 34.5 downtown areas and limited nodes of intense development at specific river crossings, as 34.6 well as institutional campuses that predate designation of the Mississippi River Critical 34.7 Corridor Area and includes that include taller buildings. 34.8 B. The CA -RTC district must be managed in a manner that allows continued 34.9 growth and redevelopment in historic downtowns and more intensive redevelopment in 34.10 limited areas at river crossings to accommodate compact walkable development patterns 34.11 and connections to the river. Minimizing erosion and the flow of untreated storm water 34.12 into the river, providing public access to and public views of the river, and restoring 34.13 natural vegetation in riparian areas and tree canopy are priorities in the district. 34.14 Subp. 6. Separated from river district (CA -SR). 34.15 A. The separated from river district (CA -SR) is characterized by its physical 34.16 and visual distance from the Mississippi River. The district includes land separated from 34.17 the river by distance, topography, development, or a transportation corridor. The land in 34.18 this district is not readily visible from the Mississippi River. 34.19 B. The CA -SR district provides flexibility in managing development without 34.20 negatively affecting the key resources and features of the river corridor. Minimizing 34.21 negative impacts to primary conservation areas and minimizing erosion and flow of 34.22 untreated storm water into the Mississippi River are priorities in the district. 34.23 Subp. 7. Urban mixed district (CA -UM). 6106.0100 34