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The Comp Plan includes chapters on community context, land use, housing, economic development, transportation and mobility, infrastructure and urban service area management, parks and open space, and natural resources. The document closes with an implementation plan outlining the steps for putting the plan into action and identifies opportunities to help facilitate these changes. The Comp Plan builds on previously approved plans and studies, including the Mississo 1 Connections Dozvntozvn Plan (2012), the FAST Study (2010), the Gravel Mining Plan (2015), and the 169 Redefine project. In addition to these plans, the major changes from 2014 include: ■ Removal of the land use district specific to the FAST Study. The land use and zoning designation has been a challenge for businesses, developers, and residents and the plan seeks to create consistency throughout the community. ■ Expansion of the Urban Service District. ■ A recommendation to increase housing types and density in new developments and to review the options for increased density in select neighborhoods. ■ Expansion of the downtown land -use designation along with recommendations for development and redevelopment in and around the downtown area, including a small area plan to help understand the opportunities in the area. ■ Increased focus on pedestrian and bicycle mobility, including requiring sidewalks in all new subdivisions. ■ A focus on east -west roadway connections to improve connectivity to planned improvements along TH169. Public Comments General Comments Staff received comments through the project website, during the Farmers Market presentation, and from the public open house. Many of the comments related to the proposed expansion of the urban service district and the housing recommendations. After a discussion of the concerns, most residents felt comfortable with the recommendations. Staff has also received comments for increased design standards, a strong desire for trails and sidewalks, and support for more commercial/industrial development. Park and Recreation Commission The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plan during their September meeting. They identified a handful of changes to park names and some members had questions on the recommendations in the parks and open space chapter. Planning Commission During the Planning Commission three residents spoke during the public hearing. Lance Lindberg noted that he was on the CPAC and agreed with most of the recommendations, except for the expansion of city utilities. He does not believe the topography and layout of certain neighborhoods north of the existing urban service boundary are suitable for utility installation or conducive to subdivision should utilities be installed in the future. Lance also asked questions regarding potential impacts to property values if the urban service area is expanded. Vicky Stevenson lives in Ridgewood and spoke about the need for broadband expansion and a need for jobs within the city that pay livable wages. She also spoke about the challenges of installing utilities in her neighborhood and the costs associated with that installation. Christine Stearns lives in Ridgewood and reiterated the earlier concerns about broadband access and the expanded urban service district. She also noted that she would have preferred a bigger focus on roadway improvements N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\09-20-2021\Done\7.1 sr Comprehensive Plan.docx