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<br />~ <br /> <br />Resolution 2000- 8 :> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Anoka recognizes the relationship between land use planning and <br />transit usage and fully supports the principals and policies that suppon Transit Oriented Development; <br />and <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, vacant land area in and around the proposed station Stop area provides <br />opportunity for future transit oriented development and redevelopment; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City has identitied the station area and surrounding areas as a priority <br />p larming area. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Anoka encourages the efforts of the <br />NCDA by supporting the following land use policy in suppon of Transit Oriented Development <br /> <br />Future development and redevelopment effor-..s will strengthen pedestrian connections <br />to the commuter rail station from major destinations such as Downtown Anoka and the <br />Regional Treatment Center through use of sidewalks and trails. This will include the <br />analysis of alternative safe pedestrian railroad crossings. <br /> <br />Higher intensity development consisting of two and three story buildings will be <br />encouraged with future redevelopment efforts. <br /> <br />A mixed-use land use pattern is encouraged for future redevelopment efforts. <br /> <br />Future development and redevelopment will include commercial development that <br />would serve the residents in the area, commuters using the Northstar Train. and <br />employment centers such as Lakeland Tool and the Regional Treatment Center. <br /> <br />Open space and/or green spaces will be incorporated into the design of future <br />development to strengthen the pedestrian environment. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City of Anoka will amend its comprehensive plan <br />and official controls (zoning and subdivision ordinances) prior to the implementation of commuter rail <br />to support the above policies for transit-oriented development; and <br /> <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City of Anoka approves of the Advanced Corridor <br />Plan subject to the following conditions: <br /> <br />That the NCDA follow normal procedures and regulations for site plan approvals <br />relative to design and consnuction of the commuter rail station stop facilities, <br /> <br />That the proposed design and location of the station is in compliance with the City <br />Zoning Ordinance and other official controls. <br /> <br />Adopted this 16th day of October, 2000. <br /> <br />f(,:t"i '" (1 <br />(.;"... 1'1. Y~:L'f!..~ <br />Peter M. Beberg, Mayor) <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />. <br />