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Adopting the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
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WHEREAS on February 5, 2009 the Planning Commission received a request by the West Side Citizens' Organization (WSCO), Riverview Economic Development Association (REDA), and Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) to update the 1984 Smith Avenue Task Force Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan was prepared by PED Staff with the collaboration of a Planning Commission-appointed Task Force along with WSCO, REDA, and NeDA, and was adopted by WSCO in April 2011; and
WHEREAS, the plan was a collaboration between the cities of Saint Paul and West Saint Paul with representation from both cities on the Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Saint Paul adopted the plan on May 23, 2011 and submitted it to the Metropolitan Council for its review; and
WHEREAS, the plan details a community vision and investment agenda for the Smith Avenue Corridor from the High Bridge to Dodd Road between Ottawa and Manomin, addressing issues related to community character, commercial vitality, land use, transportation, parks and recreation, housing and historic preservation; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission on June 24, 2011, held a public hearing on the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan, the notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger on May 23; and
WHEREAS testimony received at the public hearing was supportive of the plan;
WHEREAS the Planning Commission found that the plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant adopted City policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan to the Mayor and City Council with Planning Commission Resolution 11-64 on August 5, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council finds that the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan is consistent with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and other relevant City policies; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Saint Paul City Council adopts the Smith Avenue Revitalization Plan as an addendum to the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan, replacing the previous plan adopted in 1984, subject to review by the Metropolitan Council.