4.3. SR 11-15-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVEWPMENT AUTHORl1Y LAND USE PLANNING & CONTROL RESOLUTION NO. 'J 9-..;j- Whereas the Nortbstar Corridor Development Authority is a joint powers board created pursuant to MinD. Stat. ~ 411.59 for the purpose of improving mobility and safety minimizing adverse environmental impacts. fostering positive environmental effects, encouraging transportation- supportive land use and development patterns and providing a cost effective and efficient transportation system within the Nortbstar Corridor which extends between the Cities of Rice and Minneapolis which is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west and approximately three to five miles east ofTH 10/41; and Whereas the NCDA has completed a major investment study and is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the Nortbstar Corridor project involving the analysis of the No Build Alternative, the Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Alternative and the Commuter Rail Alternative; and Whereas station locations were identified within the Corridor during the MIS study and the land use and other impacts associated with station area development at these locations are being considered and assessed in connection with the preparation of the EIS; and Whereas the procedure for completing the EIS. selecting among the various alternatives under consideration, securing funding for the development of transportation improvements for the project is complex and lengthy and will not likely be completed before June. 200 1; and Whereas it is extremely important that local land use and development decisions during the period prior to the completion of the project analysis and selection activities do not preclude. impede or adversely impact the possible COnstruction of the transportation alternatives under consideration; and Whereas transportation improvement projects for which is there is independent need and funding such as the construction of park and ride facilities, road and bridge improvements need to proceed during the project analysis period provided they do not prejudice the consideration of alternative transportation improvements incident to project assessment; and Whereas the relationship between transportation improvements and land use patterns along and adjacent to the Corridor and within potential station areas must be carefully assessed and planned in order to ensure that the transit/transportation system improvements which may be constructed and development within and adjacent to the Corridor are mutually compatible and supportive. To -. -. this end comprehensive plan and zoning provisions applicable to lands within and adjacent to the Corridor and the station areas need to be assessed and considered with the goal of incorporating changes which stimulate transit oriented development within and adjacent to the Corridor. " ..... ...........r.'........,....".................._..,.. ..., . .", ..............