4C, 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approval

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The Comprehensive Plan was then reviewed by the Metropolitan Council's Environment Committee on July 14, 2009, and their Community Development Committee on July 20, 2009. Finally, on August 12, 2009, the Metropolitan Council completed its formal review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Council found that the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan met all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements and conformed to the regional system plans for transportation, water resources management, and parks. The Metropolitan Council also found the Plan to be consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. In short, the Metropolitan Council approved the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Requested ChanLyes from the Metropolitan Council As noted above, the Metropolitan Council did have a few technical changes and corrections. None of the changes impacted the policies discussed by the City Council. Since the Comprehensive Plan is a lengthy document, this memo will only outline the changes that were made after the December 15, 2008, preliminary approval by the City Council. The amended chapters and the full 2030 Comprehensive Plan are available online at www.ci.arden- hills.mn.us/com-pplan. The changes were as follows: • Chapter 6: Land Use o Figure 6.3: Future Land Use Map — Changed the future land use classification to "Parks and Open Space" for two properties adjacent to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. These two properties are part of the County's long range Master Plan for the park. o Table 6.4: 2030 Future Land Use — Updated the table to reflect the land use classification change in the Future Land Use Map noted above. The table lists the number of acres in each future land use category. o Section 6.4.1: Future Land Use Classifications — The definition for "Mixed Residential" was amended to include a range of possible housing densities. The submitted Plan included an average density, but the Metropolitan Council requires a minimum and maximum density for residential districts. The average density number remains in the definition, but a density range was added. The definition provides a significant amount of flexibility to the City but could be amended in the future if needed. ■ Submitted definition: "[Mixed Residential] provides for a variety of housing types and densities in close proximity, including single-family detached homes, single -attached homes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and senior housing options. The anticipated average density is 10.4 units per acre, though the density will vary on the property. This land use is designated for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment and is subject to change once a final land use plan is selected. ■ Revised definition: "[Mixed Residential] provides for a variety of housing types and densities in close proximity, including single-family detached City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\1\4emos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 2 of 5