93-8070r27
RESOLUTION NO. 8070
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RELATING TO MEDIUM DENSITY BUFFER
WHEREAS,, the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan
designates land as Medium Density Buffer, but does not provide a
definition for Medium Density Buffer; and
WHEREAS, the Medium Density Buffer land use designation must
be defined and clarified if it is to be a meaningful guide to
development; and
WHEREAS, this amendment was prompted by the need to protect
single family uses by defining a medium density buffer
designation that will ease the transition between single family
and multi-family or commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, multi-family and commercial development adjacent to
single family dwellings will continue to be an issue inherent in
Richfield's maturity and established development pattern; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on
November 8, 1993, to review the relevant Comprehensive Plan
issues relating to Medium Density Buffer; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted a public
hearing and recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to
define and clarify the Medium Density Buffer land use
designation; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has reviewed and approved
the amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the
City of Richfield, that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to
define and clarify the Medium Density Buffer land use designation
pursuant to Attachments A and B attached hereto.
Adopted this 8th day of November, 1993 by the City Council
of the City of Richfield, Minnesota.
Martin J. it ch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
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Resolution No. 8070
Attachment B
Add the following language to Section IV of the Land Use Element
entitled "Land Use Controls/Goals"
E. Medium__Density Buffer
The City of Richfield is committed to easing the transition
between single family residential and multi-family or non
residential uses. Land designated as medium density buffer
should serve as a transition zone. Medium density buffer
uses should be limited to low or medium density buildings.
Buildings should not exceed two stories in height and should
reflect the surrounding residential scale. Uses which
generate high traffic volumes within an adjacent single
family neighborhood should not be permitted. Appropriate
uses for land designed as medium density buffer include
single family to fourplex dwellings existing convenience
commercial open space or commercial accessory uses that
meet the landscape requirements for buffering between
differing uses. The intent of the medium density buffer
designation is to preserve and protect the residential
character of the adjacent neighborhood.