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Elk Request for Action River To Item Number Planning Commissioners 5.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Planning Items April 8, 2014 Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director,CODD Item Description Reviewed by Draft Comprehensive Plan. LU 14-01 Public Hearing Reviewed by Action Requested Recommend,by motion,approval of the draft Comprehensive Plan. Background/Discussion The City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan establishes the goals and vision for the development of the community for the next 20 years. From this document, the zoning ordinance is developed and land use decisions are made. In May, 2013, the city began the process of updating its plan with the formation and monthly meetings of a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC,representing the various boards, commissions, and City Council, as well as Sherburne County and the Chamber of Commerce,met and discussed appropriate updates to the plan. The CAC also hosted two open houses, one in July and one in December. Through this process,a draft plan was developed for review. A copy has been posted to the City's website and the land use maps will be published in the Star News. The public comment period will be open from March 11 to May 5th, culminating in the final review by the City Council. The Comprehensive Plan includes chapters on vision,land use,transportation,housing,utilities, environmental resources,parks, community facilities, community development, and community image. A brief description of the chapters can be found on page three of the document. The Comprehensive Plan incorporates recently approved plans,including the Mississippi Connections Downtown Plan (2012),the FAST study (2010),and the Highway 10 and Highway 169 geometric studies (2008). In addition to these plans, the major changes of the plan from 2004 include: • Commercial Reserve (Development) Reserve is expanded to include the mining area west of Highway 169. • Commercial Reserve along Highway 10 on the east side was removed,in favor of Highway business,mixed use,and open space. • Wetlands and the floodplain are shown on the land use map,in part to establish expectations early in land use decision making. • The Elk River Gun Club is shown as open space, similar to the designation for the Elk River Golf Course. PuirEHEH Br NATURE