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City of Elk - Request for Action River O. To Item Number Economic Development Authori 6.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business March 17, 2014 Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD Item Description Reviewed by Introduce Comprehensive Plan Reviewed by Action Requested Receive Comprehensive Plan overview. Background/Discussion 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 were published in the Star News on March 8, 2014. The public comment period opened at the Planning Commission on March 11 and is expected to close at the City Council meeting on April 21. 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,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. • The urban service area is expanded to include residential properties along Yale Street and 175"' Avenue. This allows for planning for eventual expansion of the water and sanitary sewer system. • City-owned land north of the Youth Athletic Complex is guided for industrial uses, from rural residential uses. pawIRI1 0 NaA f RE]