Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2018

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n msey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Background on this Document This document is a draft of the narrative to be used in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. This is not a final version or actual layout. This document will be reviewed and revised multiple times. The City will try to add additional maps and figures to better tell the story of this vision. 2030 Land Use Plan Accomplishments The last plan was adopted in 2010. While a number of factors changed since the last plan was adopted, the City can celebrate a number of successes as it relates to our land use vision. Subsequent chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will celebrate their own successes. • Created a collaborative development review process for land use plans and project review. • Implemented meaningful density transition into projects that are located adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods. • Protected Ramsey's rural character in many areas of the community, representing the largest land area category in the community. • Responded to changing market conditions to provide a variety of housing types and prices. • Concentrated more dense developments in or near The COR to protect the City's rural character, create walkability, and create a unique identity for the community. • Re -assessed the effectiveness of rural reserve and rural preserve practices and policies. • Implemented design standards for walkable streets into review practices. • Mitigated City's financial risks associated by new developments by encouraging new development to focus near existing infrastructure. • Developed incentives for The COR to enhance its marketability. • Maintained high quality design standards in The COR. • Planned for adequate retail and commercial services. • Expanded employment and industrial opportunities by facilitating a new, private business park. • 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. City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Page 1 of 25