07-12-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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70 Public Facilities Issues/Opportunities • Work on determining a threshold for when pathways should be located off-street; • Identify options for including sidewalk development, where appropriate; • Continue City policy of City maintenance and clearing of all pathways; • Consider additional efforts to increase pedestrian-friendliness of street corridors as a part of street reconstruction projects; • Consider options for pedestrian crossings over major freeways – where connections are most important, design elements, issues, etc. • Support transit at existing levels, to address Metro transit cuts in some areas; • Pursue options for green space preservation on both public and private property; • Understand options for alternative energy development and create clearer City policy in this area; • Examine impacts of trail development, and multi-modal use of trails; • Consider pervious improvements – both private and public – impervious maximums? 2030 Goals and Policies The following goals and policies were adopted as a part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. They continue to be valid for 2040 and are repeated here as guides to land use decision-making, and as a supplement to annual goal-setting. The Future Land Use Plan is designed to accomplish the established goals and policies for land use planning through 2040. The Plan allows for private property owners to make reasonable use of their property, within the context of changing markets and existing public infrastructure including streets, sewer and water and stormwater control. As new development proposals come forward and public investment needs and opportunities arise, long term planning goals must be considered together with current conditions in order to determine the most efficient and effective provision of City services. Goals and policies for the City’s Land Use Plan, shown in the following subsections, are generally to maintain and enhance existing uses and allow for sensible redevelopment of underutilized and deteriorating sites. The following are general goals and policies for all land uses: