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Gty of El Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 8.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Action Items April 2,2104 Chris Leeseberg,Park Planner- Planner Item Description Reviewed by City Comprehensive Plan Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Reviewed by Action Requested • Commission discussion of the draft City Comprehensive Plan • Take public comment • Recommend, by motion, approval of the City Comprehensive Plan Background/Discussion The City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan establishes the goals and vision at all levels for the development of the entire community for the next 20 years. From this document,the zoning ordinance is developed and land use decisions are made. It is appropriate to periodically review the plan to ensure that the assumptions,vision and goals are consistent with the community's desires, as these may evolve/change over time. The city last updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2004. 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, City Council, Sherburne County, and the Chamber of Commerce, met and discussed appropriate updates and changes 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 map was published in the Star News. The Comprehensive Plan includes chapters on vision, land use, transportation,housing, utilities, environmental resources,parks,trials and open space, 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 (proposed to be renamed 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. 'POWERED R / NATURE