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Mounds View Planning Commission October 20, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 12 i He stated that PlanSight, the consultant who is developing the maps, has provided the first draft, to which he has made some editorial changes, and they should be available by the end of the week. He noted this is a discussion draft of the Comprehensive Plan, with information pending, in terms of transportation issues and traffic projections from Ramsey County and MNDot. He indicated he was also attempting to obtain additional language from the City Attorney regarding airport issues for inclusion in the document, however, with those exceptions, the draft should be completed for discussion on October 27. He suggested the Commission's first consideration at that meeting should be the method with which they will approach the review process. Chair Peterson inquired if there were any major changes to the draft since the previous review. Community Development Director Jopke stated there were no major changes. He explained that he has reorganized some of the information, and included a new table in the Land Use section, which indicates the compatibility between the Zoning Districts and Land Use Designations. He stated there was additional information regarding highway noise and potential noise walls along Highway 118, based upon complaints staff has received in terms of noise levels, due to the increased traffic along this road. Chair Peterson stated since the early 1990's, and discussion of the 610 freeway, the issue of noise walls has come forward many times, and the standard answer from MNDot has been that only areas of new construction or major modifications are eligible for a sound wall. He explained, therefore, the 11) portion of the new Highway 10, east of Long Lake Road, is not eligible for a sound wall, and this is likely the area that generates the majority of complaints. Community Development Director Jopke stated this was correct. He advised, however, MNDot has indicated they will be monitoring noise levels along this roadway in the spring and summer, as traffic levels stabilize, and depending upon their determination, are agreeable to indicate this section of roadway as justified for a sound wall in the future. Chair Peterson stated he had never felt the treatment of this matter was fair, in that there are some definite increased impacts to the residents in this area, and no means of recourse. Community Development Director Jopke stated he felt it was important that the City indicate on record that this problem should be addressed, and this is why it has been noted in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Stevenson inquired regarding the types of maps that will be provided with the draft plan. Community Development Director Jopke explained these would be colored maps, 8'/2 by 11 inches in size. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if this was such a reduced size, the maps would be difficult to read. Community Development Director Jopke stated in his opinion, the maps appeared to be very good, however, staff would look into this.