HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 172-22 - Resolution - Riverfront Small Area Plan
RESOLUTION
Adopting Riverfront Small Area Plan As Part Of The Rochester Comprehensive
Plan, P2S 2040.
WHEREAS, In April 2018 the Rochester City Council adopted the Planning 2 Succeed:
Rochester Comprehensive Plan 2040 (P2S 2040).
WHEREAS, the adoption of P2S 2040 recognizes a hierarchy of plans that places P2S 2040
as the foundation, serving as the guiding document that directs the City’s long-range
development and other planning efforts
WHEREAS, the intent of the six-tier hierarchy is to ensure that planning at all levels in
Rochester is completed in an efficient and effective manner with meaningful participation
and buy-in from residents and stakeholders.
WHEREAS, the City, Destination Medical Center, Rochester Downtown Alliance,
neighborhood representatives, and other stakeholders collaborated to develop the
Riverfront Small Area Plan; and
WHEREAS , the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 22, 2022, and
recommended approval of the plan.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on July 19, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Riverfront Small Area Plan is adopted;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following next steps are authorized:
1. Initiation of interim site activation with partners.
2. Advancement of design work (flood wall, open space, and new development
parameters.)
3. Continuation of pursuit of regulatory approvals and permitting.
4. Evaluation of financial modeling strategies to support the public realm.
5. Recruitment and/or solicitation of Developers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Riverfront Small Area Plan is amended and
incorporated into the Planning to Succeed 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS__________DAY OF______________, 2022.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF_____________________, 2022.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)