11-19-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#18-44 November 19,2018 Page 5 of 5 Guiding Principle#2: Establish and maintain native ecological communities. Conserving and improving natural and semi-natural areas will provide wildlife habitat and support natural ecological functions (i.e. drainage, filtering, buffering, etc). Guiding Principle#3: Establish and maintain ecological connections. Creating ecological connections will enhance stormwater collection and conveyance, promote ecological and wildlife corridors, and provide recreational opportunities for residents. Guiding Principle#4: Preserve and augment corridor enclosure. Maintaining and improving the extent of roadway corridor enclosures will promote community aesthetics associated with the city's rural character. Guiding Principle#5: Preserve views. Mitigating the visual impacts of development will also preserve the aesthetic elements of the landscape. Guiding Principle#6: Preserve and maintain landmarks and unique points of local character. Preserving distinct cultural features will maintain a familiar sense of place in the community. Guiding Principle#7: Continue to work to educate property owners and residents on the effects development and use have on the environment and character of the community. 2. Does the Commission concur with the Housing Implementation Plan (3C-Page 13) 3. Does the Commission concur with the Transportation Implementation Plan (4A, page 23) 4. Does the Commission feel changes are necessary to the Land Use Plan? Map 3B-3 5. Has the Commission identified any other changes identified? List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Maps Exhibit B. Formal Area Agency comments and responses Exhibit C. Written comments received after Comment period Exhibit D. Met Council comments Exhibit E. Land Use Change summary Exhibit F. Draft Plan