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Comprehensive Plan Next Steps <br />Upcoming Work Includes: <br />1. August 13 - Planning Commission to discuss and set draft district/corridor/neighborhood <br />boundaries <br /> <br />2. August – Bolton and Menk along with City Staff will begin development of an engagement <br />plan for the process. <br /> <br />3. Fall – Staff will begin drafting and working with the Planning Commission on the Land Use <br />Chapter of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Questions for Joint Discussion: <br />The following questions are intended to help guide tonight's discussion and build a shared <br />understanding between the City Council and Planning Commission. The feedback gathered here <br />will provide valuable direction for staff and the Planning Commission as we begin drafting the <br />Land Use chapter in the coming months. <br /> <br />Creating Neighborhood Districts <br />1. Since Little Canada does not have formally defined neighborhood boundaries, what core <br />landmarks, natural features, commercial hubs, or other elements should we use to <br />establish these new planning districts? <br /> <br />Preserving Character While Promoting Transition of Commercial Areas <br />2. How can we best balance the shared desire for high-visibility, vibrant commercial <br />corridors with our goal of protecting the character and quiet connectivity of the residential <br />neighborhoods immediately adjacent to them? <br /> <br />Sidewalk and Trail Prioritization <br />3. Staff have been putting together a more robust non-motorized transportation plan as part <br />of the Strategic Plan work, but we don’t currently have a plan or process for project <br />prioritization. What local criteria or values should we use to decide which sidewalk and trail <br />investments get tackled first? <br /> <br />Where New Flexibility with Housing Development Standards Should Be Introduced <br />4. As we look to add in-demand housing options and give residents more property flexibility, <br />how should staff and the Planning Commission begin to identify specific areas that might <br />be a natural fit for missing types of housing products? <br /> <br /> <br />