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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 28, 1999 Page 4 Council Business City Planner Cary Teague presented the New Brighton Comprehensive Plan Update. The 1995 Land Planning Act requires all municipalities to update their plans by 2000, The New Brighton Compo Plan was last updated in 1989 and is in need of revision. In June 1998, a Task Force was created to work on the update along with consultant, Hoisington Koegler Group (HKG), Numerous neighborhood meetings and events were held in preparation of the Plan. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 21, and recommended approval of the Plan, Brad Schieb, HKG, explained the Plan's elements contain: land use planning, infrastructure and utilities, transportation and mobility, housing, parks and recreation, economic development, and environmental protection. HKG conducted meetings, performed research, gathered information, explored, and evaluated possibilities to achieve the V ision and those ideas expressed by the community, New Brighton has a maturing population with primarily single family housing. Its close proximity to St. Paul and Minneapolis downtown areas and the connection to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes enhances attractiveness. The City intends to redevelop the Old Hwy 8 Corridor which involves land use changes and business park environments, maintain compact and walkable shopping areas, create greenways along Rice Creek, and apply urban design principals in main street areas, Because housing stock is aging, maintenance will continue housing quality. The maturing population will also increase the need for life-cycle housing, Demographics focused on establishing community activity centers in City parks, The transportation plan outlines Old Hwy 8 and 10th 5t. as becoming congested and solutions have been noted. HKG suggested continual plan updates every five years, Larson thanked Schieb, HKG, Cary, staff, and the Task Force for their efforts in developing this plan. He noted that residents attending neighborhood meetings were more apt to consider Silver Lake Road as the City's main thoroughfare. Benke said gathering spots within City parks have been identified in the park and recreation component, but this is conceptual with no specifics being considered. Gunderman asked if the park component was addressed at the Planning Commission, Benke said there is a need for more discussion of the park component, and also suggested an inventory of business information to track employment opportunities, Benke thanked residents who attended neighborhood grid meetings and whose ideas have been factored into the product. He also thanked staff, residents, and the business community for leading us through and providing input in this venture. Teague presented a minor subdivision request by Bev Foster, 2679 15th St. NW, to divide this parcel into two lots. The property is zoned R- I, and both lots meet minimum code requirements. A concern that grading performed during construction could negatively affect adjacent properties, Because of this, a condition requiring submittal of the grading plan showing grades and drainage patterns is required. Benke asked if the Building Official has reviewed the plans. Teague alerted the Building Official and City Engineer, and both will be in close review when the permit application is received. Larson noted importance that the condition of approval are adhered to, and feels the use of downspouts on the new home should be emphasized, Council Business Comp Plan Update Report 99-219 Minor Lot Split 2679 15th St NW Report 99-220 Resolution 99-088