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ON.. NAC ( r/1 ,r m �_ 4,i RA1NISI�_}, xs T � In addition,the Development Framework will address conflicts between urban and rural areas and to determine what is an acceptable transition between zones of rural and new urban development. By utilizing natural resource inventories with other development criteria, we will be able to determine where future development is logically sensible. In addition to the land use element of the plan,transportation planning will identify the roadway network improvements necessary to support the expanding land uses. Existing ^ traffic forecasts will be used to evaluate roadway capacity need through 2030. A major task component of this phase of work will be land use workshops that will focus on developing alternatives to direct urban-rural land use conflicts. Possible concepts may include cluster design, bufferyard separations, and density transfers, among others. The consulting team will meet with a series of neighborhood groups to develop this component, extending the interest generated from the Ramsey 3 process. ,� Throughout the planning process, but especially during this phase,NAC/Bolton& Menk will work with the City to provide input and analysis of the impact of land use plans on the City's transportation infrastructure. A draft Development Framework will be prepared as .. follows: The Development Framework phase will typically require two working conferences to refine a conceptual land use and transportation plan. NAC will also conduct reviews with City staff as necessary to discuss initial changes or alternatives for community consideration. The Development Framework tasks are as follows: • Preparation of concept, land use, transportation plans and alternatives, as appropriate. • Neighborhood-level land use workshops analyzing urban-rural transition options. • Presentation of concept, land use,transportation plans and alternatives to Planning Commission. • Draft Development Framework text utilizing input from the Planning Commission. • Development of subchapter plans supporting the land use element(natural resources,transportation, utilities, community facilities, etc.). • Presentation of Development Framework to the Planning Commission and City Council. • Hold open house meeting or meetings to provide informal community input. �-. • Conduct workshop meeting with Planning Commission and City Council. • Finalization of Development Framework. Key Staff Involved: Grittman, Richards, Rexine, Schumacher-Geogopoulos Proposal for Professional Planning and Engineering Services Section 2-5 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Submitted by: .-. City of Ramsey, Minnesota NAC and Bolton&Menk