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Scheib stated The Hoisington Koegler Group is a planning and urban design firm, specializing in comprehensive plans. Scheib described the difference between a Zoning Ordinance and a Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan is an overview of the goals of a city. A zoning ordinance defines the specifics for each site within a zoning district. The zoning ordinance is a legal tool that implements a comprehensive plan. The zoning ordinance reflects decisions that the City has already made. A unique difference exists between a comprehensive plan and a zoning ordinance, though they can be similar. Scheib reviewed the key points of the updated comprehensive plan. Scheib stated the Vision Plan was the guide to the entire process. Land Use - 5.1–5.20 Existing Land Use - 5.1–5.4 Scheib reviewed a graph outlining a report by the Wilder Foundation on aging and maturing populations. The demographics have driven the development of the community. The graph illustrated that more senior housing and more assisted living housing will be needed in the future to adapt to the population changes. Besides looking at trends, Hoisington looked at physical patterns such as land use maps and topography maps. The freeway system dividing New Brighton was also taken into consideration. Future Land Use - 5.5–5.15 The future land use does not change extensively. Task Force created a Land Use Category called, “City Center.” This land use area would be on both sides of I-694, including the Northwest Quadrant. The Northwest Quadrant is a section where redevelopment will be the focus in the years to come. The new land use category would be more compatible with the Regional Park area. The area will be a mixed use area with places to live, shop, for recreation, and to work. The area will be pedestrian-friendly. The area will have compact, higher density development than other areas in the City and will be supported by mass transit. This was a theme expressed in the Old Highway 8 Corridor Study. Potential Redevelopment Areas - 5.17–5.20 These areas were identified in the Old Highway 8 Corridor Study and are primarily focused along Old Highway 8. The aging strip centers and shopping malls are indicated. The Plan recommends that these uses evolve. Redevelopment is a tool used to create the Vision and restore areas that have a negative impact on the community. Scheib reviewed Figure 5 - 3, Potential Redevelopment Areas (Old Highway 8 Corridor Study). Environmental Protection - 7.1–7.6 The section acknowledges Rice Creek as an environmental corridor. Ways to preserve water quality and the environmental features along the Creek are identified in the environmental protection element in the Comprehensive Plan. Urban Design Principles - Appendix C Design principles are defined that will help shape the urban development of a certain area. Setbacks, building heights and the like are talked about in this section of the Plan. Scheib reviewed the criteria set out in the section. The subject was put into the Plan as an Appendix so that it can be used as a resource and guide to apply to redevelopment areas. Housing - 6.1–6.14 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\08-17-99.WPD