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· Plans and programs to protect open space areas shall be developed. [E.O. 79-19 - 6. d. <br /> CP XZ C. 2. c] <br />· Programs to manage undeveloped islands in their natural state. [E.O. 79-19 - 6.e. CP <br /> XI..C. 2. c] <br />· New or modified utility facilities shall complement the planned land and water uses <br /> and shall not stimulate incompatible development. [E.O. 79-19 - C.7.b. CP XI. C. 2. c] <br />· Capital improvement programs or public facilities programs shaI1 be consistent with <br /> the standards and guidelines in Ex. Ord. Section B. and C. [E.O. 79-19 - C.8. CP <br /> XL C. 2. c] <br /> <br />*Although Chapter XI of the Ramsey 2001 Comprehensive Plan contains a thorough set <br />of policies and related actions to protect the natural character of the Critical Area, the <br />Chapter does not contain a specific provision addressing control of noise in this area. <br />The next amendments to the City .Plan will add a specific provision to address this <br />specific element in Executive Order 79-19. <br /> <br />DNR particularly emphasizes the mandates for protection of slopes and bluffs; <br />minimization of site alteration; retention of existing vegetation; minimization of runoff; <br />erosion control; minimization of adverse effects. Selection from among the many <br />available low-impact stormwater development tools and Best Management Practices, as <br />discussed in Item 17, will occur to achieve both minimization and improvement of <br />runoff. As a best management practice for enhancing ecological function of the Critical <br />Area Corridor, DNR highly encourages the use of native vegetation for the required <br />buffering and landscaping, revegetation of removed vegetated areas, and erosion control <br />(grasses, seeding). DNR is also concerned about any cumulative adverse impacts from <br />this project that accelerate development within the Rural Open Space District in violation <br />of those District's standards, and supports voluntary vegetative buffering of structures <br />outside of the Corridor in order to minimize interference with views of and from the <br />water. Since the project does not directly affect the Critical Area (or MNRRA/WSR), the <br />City will identify those areas potentially under its land use control and apply the <br />appropriate standards from its LCP. The City will also work with Anoka County Parks to <br />implement these standards within MRP land controlled by the County. <br /> <br />Item 15 Mitigation Element. Adverse environmental impacts associated with increased <br />small motor and non-motorized.boats is not anticipated along the Mississippi River south <br />of the Ramsey Town Center site. In fact, the new Mississippi Regional Park hopes to <br />attract visitors to this portion of the upper River. The use of the park as a formal <br />recreational facility will focus river-related uses to planned areas, and provide resource <br />oversight and supervision of recreational activities. <br /> <br />Item 16 Mitigation Element. Prior to any earth-moving activity on the site, an erosion <br />and sediment control plan wilt be prepared in accord with the requirements of the City of <br />Ramsey and the LRRW/VlO. Technical assistance in the preparation of this plan will also <br />be sought from the Anoka Conservation District, the Minnesota Pollution Control <br />Agency and the DNR. The City will be permitted through the Phase II NPDES nonpoint <br />program as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operator, and will be <br /> <br />42 D- 10 - <br /> <br /> <br />