Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/04/2018

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2030 Plan Accomplishments The last plan was adopted in 2010. While a number of factors changed since the adoption of the last plan, the City can celebrate a number of successes as it relates to our management of natural resources. Subsequent chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will celebrate their own successes. • Relied on the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) to inform recommendations on subdivision design and areas of focused protection/preservation where feasible. • Purchased two (2) Weed Wrenches to assist property owners with managing and eradicating certain invasive species, specifically Buckthorn. • Protected Ramsey's rural character in many areas of the community, representing the largest land area category in the community. • Mitigated City's financial risks associated by new developments by encouraging new development to focus near existing infrastructure. • Ensured new development protected natural resources, made trail connections, and blended in with surrounding development. • Employed conservation subdivision practices aimed to protect existing neighborhoods and natural resources. • Struck a balance between land use planning, policy development, natural resource protection, and private property rights. • Refined the Tree Preservation Ordinance to establish a reforestation standard and proactively began working with developers to establish street trees rather than just front yard trees. • Encouraged stormwater management systems/plans that incorporating rain harvesting techniques (reducing the demand on and use of groundwater for irrigation) and rain gardens (to promote infiltration and groundwater recharge). • Employed new strategies to help residents recycle additional materials and divert more materials from landfills • Implemented an organics recycling program for residents. City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Page2of16