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4) l'rescntation on "Alternative" Concept for Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br />Will Thompson, resident, explained the group presenting this alternative concept for the <br />(~omprchcnsive Plan is focused on making a positive contribution and is comprised of the <br />tL~llowing: commission members, neighborhood groups, local experts, concerned citizens, and <br />City ('.ouncil member. <br /> <br />Mr. Thompson presented an alternative concept for the Comprehensive Plan, including the <br /> lowing information: <br /> · Where the process left off: <br /> o Pnblic hearing: Retain principals of existing plan <br /> c~ Council/Planning Commission: Some combination of Plans B and C <br /> ~l'hc Vision: <br /> Preserve/enhance green space and open space <br /> Create a healthy environment/community <br /> Add new households with a variety of housing options <br /> <br />Thompson <br />Ilow to <br />llow to <br /> I I()w to <br />I Iow to <br />· l low to <br />· llow to <br />llow to <br /> <br />reviewed the following questions to be answered: <br />combine Plans B and C <br />retain principles <br />meet Met Council and County housing goals <br />do something unique for Ramsey <br />plan for development in an orderly way <br />allow for an evolving infrastructure <br />not increase tax burden <br /> <br />Mr. ~l'hompson reviewed the highlights of Plans A, B, C, and D. <br />information regarding Plan D: <br /> · Variety of housing densities <br /> More open space <br /> · More efficient and less costly city infrastructure <br /> <br />He noted the following <br /> <br />Mr. Thompson presented a comparison of open space acres, lots, feet of local streets, and feet of <br />collector streets of Plans A, B, C, and D. He indicated Plan D is a neighborhood that includes <br />thc fi)llowing: <br /> · Activities of daily living occur within walking distance <br /> · Streets encourage walking <br /> · A broad range of housing types and price levels <br /> · A range of parks with trail connections <br /> · Conservation areas define and connect different neighborhoods <br /> <br />Thom pson presented examples of other communities and reviewed the following strategies: <br />· 15~courage mixed use development <br />· Build pedestrian friendly environments <br /> <br />City Council/Planning Commission Joint Work Session / September 12, 2005 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />