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City of Arden Hills- Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT <br /> On January 14, 2006, the Metropolitan Council adopted the 2030 Regional <br /> Development Framework to guide growth in the seven county metropolitan area <br /> through 2030. The Framework includes regional growth policies and it defines <br /> the community role in achieving these policies. The policies that are applicable <br /> to Arden Hills include: <br /> Policy 1: Work with the communities to accommodate growth in a flexible, <br /> connected and efficient manner. <br /> Policy 2: Plan and invest in multi-modal transportation choices based on the full <br /> range of costs and benefits, to slow the growth of congestion and <br /> serve the region's economic needs. <br /> Policy 3: Encourage expanded choices in housing location and types, and <br /> improved access to jobs and opportunities. <br /> Policy 4: Work with local and regional partners to conserve, protect, and <br /> enhance the region's vital natural resources. <br /> The City of Arden Hills supports these policies and the vision, goals, and policies <br /> identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan seek to support and advance the <br /> Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework. <br /> 6.6 Implementation of the Land Use Goal and Plan • <br /> In order to advance implementation of this land use chapter, the below activities <br /> are proposed. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and additional activities <br /> that advance the land use goal are encouraged to be developed. <br /> o Update the City's Zoning Code to bring it into conformance with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> o Ensure that land use regulations promote development that is compatible <br /> with nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features; <br /> minimizes pedestrian and vehicular conflict; and visually enhances <br /> development. <br /> o Evaluate zoning regulations to ensure that sufficient buffers are provided <br /> between commercial, industrial, and residential uses to protect the <br /> character of the City's residential neighborhoods. <br /> o Develop small area plans for the B-2, B-3, B-4, and I-Flex Zoning Districts. <br /> These plans will provide a more detailed redevelopment vision for <br /> incorporation into this Comprehensive Plan. <br /> o Develop design standards for all commercial and industrial developments <br /> to ensure the construction of high-quality and aesthetically enhancing <br /> development. <br /> o Develop zoning regulations that restrict housing construction that is not <br /> sensitive to the character of the existing neighborhood. <br /> DRAFT 32 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />