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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-38-13 Special-- Dave McClung Ed Werner www.cityofardenhills.org Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, wellmaintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our longstanding tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA ITEMS 1.A.Public Involvement Plan (PIP) For TCAAP Master Plan Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF 1.B.Transit Planning For Ramsey County Suburban Communities Ady Wickstrom, Shoreview City Councilmember Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Documents:MEMO.PDF Community Parks, Trails And Recreation Survey Nancy O'Malley, PTRC Committee Member Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF Parks And Open Space District And Park Preserve District Discussion Matthew Bachler, Community Development Intern Documents:MEMO.PDF,ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, C.PDF If additional time is needed, the work session may reconvene after the regular City Council meeting. It is anticipated that Item D will be discussed following the regular City Council meeting.  MEMORANDUM DATE: May 28, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Draft Public Involvement Plan The first task in the master planning process is the development of the public engagement process. Kimley-Horn has drafted a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) (attached) which describes the following: The purpose of the PIP; The roles and responsibilities of City staff, the Planning Commission, City Council, RamseyCounty, and the Joint Development Authority; The goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the public involvement process; Project stakeholders; Public involvement techniques; Project schedule; and The evaluation of public involvement techniques and outcomes. The draft PIP includes a table that provides information on the public involvement activities, the target audience/participants, the purpose of the involvement event, anticipated tools, timing of the event, and logistics. Lastly, the PIP includes a project schedule that defines approximate dates (week of) for meetings and public involvement events that will occur between May and October 2013. Meetings and public involvement events that will occur in November 2013 or later will be scheduled later in the master planning process. The PIP is a “living document” that will be continually revised and updated throughout the planning process. According to the Joint Powers Agreement, the Joint Development Authority (JDA) shall recommend a public process for consideration of the Master Plan to the City and Ramsey County. The JDA is scheduled to review the PIP at its June 5, 2013, meeting. The City Council is requested to provide feedback on the PIP prior to its consideration by the JDA. The City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session May 28, 2013 12 Page of City Council will be asked to formally approve the PIP at a regular meeting following the JDA’s recommendation. Ramsey County will also be asked to approve the PIP. A representative from Kimley-Horn will be available to answer questions regarding the PIP. Attachments Draft Public Involvement Plan, May 2013 Project Schedule dated May 23, 2013 City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session May 28, 2013 22 Page of Public Involvement Plan DRAFT May 2013 Prepared for: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MN Prepared by: Revision History Revision NumberDateDescription 15/22/13Edits based on feedback from city, county staff Public Involvement Plan1May 2013 List of Acronyms AUARAlternative Urban Areawide Review GSAGeneral Service Administration JDAJoint-Development Authority PIPPublic Involvement Plan PMTProject Management Team TCAAPTwin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Public Involvement Plan2May 2013 Table of Contents Revision History ............................................... List of Acronyms ............................................... Table of Contents .............................................. Contacts ....................................................... 1.0Purpose of the Public Involvement Plan ......................... 1.1Study Overview ................................................. 2.0Planning Process Roles and Responsibilities .................... 2.1City Staff ..................................................... 2.2Planning Commission ............................................ 2.3Ramsey County................................................... 2.4Joint-Development Authority (JDA) .............................. 2.5City Council ................................................... 3.0Public Involvement Process...................................... 3.1Goals, Objectives, and Expected Outcomes........................ 3.2Stakeholders ................................................... 3.2.1Government Agencies, Institutions, and Representatives ......... 3.2.2Organizations .................................................. 3.2.3Business Associations and Their Members ........................ 3.2.4Other .......................................................... 4.0Public Involvement Techniques .................................. 5.0Schedule ....................................................... 6.0Evaluation of Public Involvement Techniques and Outcomes ....... Appendix A ..................................................... Public Involvement Plan3May 2013 Contacts Jill Hutmacher, Project ManagerBeth Kunkel, AUAR Task Manager City of Arden HillsKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (651) 792-7819651-643-0455 jhutmacher@cityofardenhills.orgbeth.kunkel@kimley-horn.com Brian Smalkoski, Project ManagerAndrew Dresdner, Master Planning Task Manager Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Cuningham Group Architecture (651) 643-0472(612) 379-5518 brian.smalkoski@kimley-horn.comadresdner@cuningham.com Jessica Laabs, Public Involvement Task ManagerBrad Lonberger, Regulations & Policies Task Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Manager (651) 643-0437Gateway Planning Group jessica.laabs@kimley-horn.com(817) 348-9500 brad@gatewayplanning.com Public Involvement Plan4May 2013 1.0Purpose of the Public Involvement Plan The purpose of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) is to provide a strategy including roles and responsibilities, goals and objecti living document. As the planning process proceeds, changes to th response to changing needs, views or priorities. In addition, re added to the document. At the end of the planning process, the P involvement in the development of the final plan report. 1.1Study Overview The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site consists of a a third of the land area within the City of Arden Hills. The fut within the Arden Hills community for many years, as it presents within the City limits. For the better part of a decade, the Cit redevelopment of the southwest portion of the TCAAP property thr County has recently completed the purchase of the 430-acre weste available by the General Service Administration (GSA). The TCAAP AUAR, Master Planning, and Regulations & Policies proj Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) phase will investigate different de integrate information from the market study, transportation data framework that will act as a bridge between the vision for the s phase will develop tools for the City to achieve the desired dev phases will have its own public engagement process, integration project. 2.0Planning Process Roles and Responsibilities 2.1City Staff City of Arden Hills staff will act in a project management role. Consultant Team with guidance and oversight throughout the plann feedback on the technical analysis, project concepts, and projec Mayor and the Council on the consultant’s report and follow up a 2.2Planning Commission The City Planning Commission will work primarily on the Master P project. The Commission will review and receive input on propose 2.3Ramsey County Ramsey County has a stake in this project as owner of the TCAAP as part of the Joint Development Authority, and the County Board 2.4Joint-Development Authority (JDA) The JDA is a partnership between the City and the County tasked The JDA will review and receive input on proposed actions and fi about the process of implementation. 2.5City Council The City Council is the governing body and will ultimately appro review and receive input on proposed actions and final elements Public Involvement Plan2May 2013 3.0Public Involvement Process 3.1Goals, Objectives, and Expected Outcomes The goal of the public involvement process is to develop a myria within the community to be educated, engaged in, and enthusiasti innovative and collaborative public participation process can be a community, build civic capacity and engagement, and lay the fo recommendations that result from the planning process. The objectives of the public involvement process are as follows: 1.To provide clear and comprehensive information on the planning p community feels educated and able to effectively participate in 2.To reach out to and engage stakeholders in ways which are effect participants 3.To create a planning process that is open and transparent so the valued 4.To seek input from the community at key milestones in the planni recommendations are fully understood and reviewed 5.To lay the groundwork for community knowledge about and support recommendations, and implementation The expected outcome from the public involvement process is the that clearly reflects the community’s input and has the communit outcome, however, the public involvement process must be collabo the City Staff and the Consultant Team to continually evaluate t methods to ensure the process is meeting the needs of the variou 3.2Stakeholders The TCAAP site represents a very large portion of the City. In o of the people it will affect, a broad engagement in necessary to outreach will be a project with strong support. Anticipated stakeholders are listed below. Not all of these part receive notices for public meetings, while others will be engage on type of activities planned, the interest of the stakeholder i city and county staff. The list is not intended to be all-inclus the project progresses. 3.2.1Government Agencies, Institutions, and Representatives Minnesota Department of Transportation Ramsey County General Services Administration Rice Creek Watershed District Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Metropolitan Council City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Public Involvement Plan3May 2013 City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission City of Shoreview City of Mounds View City of New Brighton University of Minnesota Minnesota State Representative Connie Bernardy Minnesota State Representative Barb Yarusso Minnesota Senator Bev Scalze Minnesota Senator Barb Goodwin 3.2.2 Organizations Alliance for Metropolitan Stability Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County Active Living Ramsey County Restoration Advisory Board North Metro Mayors Association I-35W Coalition 3.2.3Business Associations and Their Members Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce St. Paul Chamber of Commerce 3.2.4Other Mounds View School District Development community National Guard Police, fire, and emergency services 4.0Public Involvement Techniques Table 4-1 describes public outreach techniques and activities th process. This is a general framework to be used for proactive pl project phases. It is anticipated that as the phases progress an the Master Project Schedule and vetted through City staff and Co Changes may also be made based on public participation and feedb 5.0Schedule Public involvement activities are tied very closely to other pro Planning, and Regulations & Policies phases of the project. As s in Section 4.0 are reflected in the Master Project Schedule, inc updated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date project info 6.0Evaluation of Public Involvement Techniques and Outcomes The PIP will be evaluated and updated up to three times over the the current activities and determine if anything about the proce feedback. Evaluation of the PIP will be based on the following c Public Involvement Plan4May 2013 Quantitative: How many people attended the meeting? (based on sign-in sheets) How many different entities (neighborhoods, agencies, etc) were How many additional meetings have taken place since the last PIP How many meeting notices were sent? Were any returned? Qualitative: What kind of feedback was received? Positive or negative? Any co Was the location of the meeting appropriate? Have stakeholders expressed any particular challenges regarding Both quantitative and qualitative measures will be summarized in each meeting and submitted to the City for review. Qualitative i meeting, via email following each meeting. Specific measures wil be made as necessary based on these discussions. Results of the quantitative and qualitative evaluation criteria considered when subsequent updates to the PIP are made. Any sche master project schedule, which will also be updated in the PIP a Public Involvement Plan5May 2013 Table 4-1. Anticipated Public Outreach Activities Target ActivityPurposeAnticipated ToolsFrequency/TimingLogistics Audience/Participant Staff MeetingsCityof Arden Hills staffUp to 12 throughout allArden Hills City Hall ConfirmAgenda Ramsey County staffthree phases of the methodologies and Graphics/layouts Ehlersproject approach Action item list Consultant Team Review analysis and Meeting summary Approx. monthly with deliverables some exceptions (see Establish direction Master Project regarding next steps Schedule). Agency andGovernment AgenciesUp to 8 throughout allArden Hills City Hallor Identify and addressAgenda Stakeholder(including Ramseythree phases of thespecific agency any issues early PowerPoint presentation (if MeetingsCounty Board)projectlocations Facilitate a ”noappropriate) Business Groups surprises” review Graphics/layouts Citizen Groups during the AUAR Facilitated discussion comment period Meeting summary (those with direct Collect input and interest in the outcome discuss of the project) recommendations WebsiteGeneral PublicOctober2013Utilizes existing TCAAP Inform the public onSimple graphics UpdatesFebruary 2014page on City website; project progress Concise text highlighting June 2014other web updates may Share plans andkey points be done by the City at graphics other times DeveloperPotential developers2 seriesover the courseArden Hills City Hallor Solicit input onAgenda/questions interviews(one at a time)of the project; 1 seriesother location depending scenarios and Graphics/layouts early in the Masteron participants processes; draft Facilitated discussion Planning phase; 1 series regulations – Meeting summary in the Regulations &Scheduled back-to-back specific to a Policies phasefor efficiency developer’s point of view Public Involvement Plan6May 2013 Table 4-1. Anticipated Public Outreach Activities Target ActivityPurposeAnticipated ToolsFrequency/TimingLogistics Audience/Participant DeveloperPotential developers,1 early in MasterArden Hills City Hallor Educate/inform –Panel where developers Panel withtargeted invite list ofPlanning processother location depending “Economicspeak; followed by Citizenresidents/organizationson # of participants Development 101”audience Q&A or breakout Participationin the area groups for discussion Citizens develop understanding of the development process/challenges City CouncilCity Council membersUpto 8over the courseHeld as part of standing Inform the Council ofHandout for each City Meetingsand the general publicof the projectCouncil meeting or work progressCouncil Member session (electronic) Solicit input on milestone decisions and deliverables PlanningCity PlanningUp to 5over the courseArden Hills City Hall Receive input onHandout for each CommissionCommissionof the project proposed and finalCommission Member Meetings Master Plan(electronic) elements and proposed Regulations & Policies JDA MeetingsJDAUp to 2 over the courseArden Hills City Hall Receive input onAgenda of the project proposed and final PowerPoint presentation (if Master Plan appropriate to group/issue) elements and Graphics/layouts proposed Facilitated discussion Regulations & Policies Educate on the process of implementation Public Involvement Plan7May 2013 Table 4-1. Anticipated Public Outreach Activities Master PlanInterested stakeholdersAugust2013Arden Hills City Hallor Educate the publicDisplay boards/maps Open Houseand the general publicalternate location TBD about the master Smaller scale layouts on #1 plan tables so people can Solicit feedback ongather and discuss, mark plan elementsmaps Master PlanInterested stakeholdersJanuary2014Arden Hills City Hallor Active listening by project Education the public Open Houseand the general publicalternate location TBD reps on implementation #2 of the plan Comment cards Solicit final feedback on plan elements R&P DesignStakeholders(includingMarch 2014Arden Hills City Hall Generate aDaily agendas and Policyagencies) and City staffWill take place over 3 Regulations and Presentations Workshopdays Policy Plan to align Small and large group with the Master Plan facilitated discussions for TCAAP and input Draft plan language for for development review guidelines, Workshop summary regulations, policies and standards Public Involvement Plan8May 2013 Appendix A Public Involvement Plan A May 2013 TCAAP AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations & Policies City of Arden Hills ay, M 23 2013 MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary 61320273101724181522295121926291623307142128411252930613273102431031714285122629307142841125182961327310241829512262923 City Staff Meetings7 additional meetings gency/Stakeholder Meetings5 additional meetings A Developer Interviews1 additional series Developer Panel with Citizen Participation Public Open House1 additional open house Planning Commission Meetings4 additional meetings JDA Meetings3 meetings City Council Meetings5 additional meetings Design and Policy Workshop1 workshop Website Update AUAR Requirements and Timeline Draft AUAR and Mitigation Plan Revised AUAR and Mitigation Plan Distribution of Decision AUAR Public Engagement Process Master Plan Master Plan Public Engagement Process Environmental Conditions Component Land Use Component Circulation and Movement Component Utilities Component Parks and Open Space component Implementation Plan Regulations & Policies Regulations & Policies Public Engagement Process Existing Regulations Analysis and Goal Setting Regulations Principles and Protocols for TCAAP Regulation Plan Implementation of the Regulation Plan AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: May 28, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: Suburban Transit Discussion Background/Discussion Shoreview City Council member Ady Wickstrom contacted me earlier this month and requested to be on a Council work session agenda to discuss transit needs in the Ramsey County Suburban Communities. Ady along with Ramsey County Board Commissioner Jim McDonough, White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson, and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Director Jonathan Weinhagen are meeting with Ramsey County suburban City Councils to discuss transit needs and how the suburban community can work together to address these needs. nd In a late development, Ady called me on Wednesday, May 22 and told me that she could not th attend the May 28 meeting due to a funeral, but that at a minimum she anticipated that both Jim and Jonathan would be at the work session. 11 Page of AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: May 28, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager SUBJECT: Community Parks, Trails and Recreation Survey Background One of the work items that the PTRC requested of Council at the March 18, 2013 joint meeting was input on the possibility of the committee drafting a survey using Survey Monkey to seek input from the residents of Arden Hills on parks, recreation and trails. The Council consensus was to allow the PTRC the opportunity to put a survey together and bring back to Council for review and approval. The committee put together a draft survey (Attachment A) and st recommended by motion (9-0) at their May 21 meeting to bring the survey forward for Council consideration. The Committee discussed advertising the survey on the website, newsletter and present at the meeting to discuss and answer questions. Requested Action The Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) provided a draft survey for Council review and is looking for approval to proceed with the survey. staff also have one other small park project at Freeway Park they would like to discuss briefly with Council. Attachment A Attachment A Attachment A Attachment A AGENDA ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: May 28, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Matthew Bachler, Community Development Intern SUBJECT: Parks and Open Space District and Park Preserve District Action Requested Review draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance and provide further direction. Background In September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The priorities, and decision-making processes. Several policies and goals contained in the plan address the protection of open space and outdoor recreational amenities: Chapter 6 - Land Use: Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible development standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public health, support a vital mix of land uses, and promote flexible approaches to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses Chapter 9 Parks and Recreation: Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and engaging. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 28, 2013 Page 1 of 4 Chapter 10 Protected Resources: lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. The Comprehensive Plan identifies a total of 576 acres of park and open space land, and (P/OS) as an existing and future land use designation. Park and open spaces are defined in the plan as The City owns and maintains 15 of these parks, which cover 145 acres. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation manages the remaining 431 acres of park and open space land. This land is contained in two regional parks Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Rice Creek North Regional Trail. Park Preserve (PP) is an additional existing and future land use designation applied to open space areas in the City. Park preserves designated as natural or scenic areas that are to be total of 1,472 acres are categorized as park preserve in the plan, all of which are located on the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), which consists of the eastern portion of the former TCAAP property. Currently there is not a distinct district set aside for parks or open space areas within the Zoning Code. These facilities are integrated into residential or business-oriented zoning districts as permitted or conditional uses. One way that the City could better protect its parks and open spaces is through the creation of separate districts for these uses. This would allow the City to provide clearer guidance for the regulation of such areas. A park and open space district and park preserve district would also assist in the implementation of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan by solidifying its objectives within the Zoning Code. The outcome would be greater consistency between the adopted Comprehensive Plan, future land use map, and zoning regulations. Staff looked at several other cities across the Twin Cities metropolitan region to gain a sense of how other communities regulate park and open space land. Burnsville, Brooklyn Park, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, and Mounds View are examples of cities that regulate parks and/or open space through the zoning code: Burnsville has two open space districts: a Park District and a Conservancy District. Brooklyn Park zones parks separately in their Conservancy District. Roseville has a Park and Recreation District. Shoreview has an Open Space District. White Bear Lake has an Open Space Conservation District and a Public Facilities District. Mounds View has a Conservancy, Recreation, and Preservation District There is variety in the purpose, length, and specificity of these ordinances, with some regulations having greater relevance than others in terms of their alignment land use City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 28, 2013 Page 2 of 4 objectives. Staff inventoried and consolidated permitted uses, conditional uses, accessory uses, procedures, and other provisions outlined in the sample of communities. Using the objectives of the 2030 Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with the inventory of other communities, Staff prepared working drafts for the possible adoption of a new Parks and Open Space (P/OS) and Park Preserve (PP) zoning district to guide the regulation of parks and open space areas in the city of Arden Hills. Discussion The drafts for the proposed Park and Open Space Ordinance and Park Preserve Ordinance include three primary sections: 1.A description of the intent of the ordinance; 2.A subdivision outlining permitted and conditional uses; and 3.A subdivision listing special regulations. The intent of the ordinances and the list of permitted uses were designed to give the City . sufficient fl Staff is requesting additional guidance on the following questions: Do the ordinances adequately address privately-owned park and open space land uses? Should the ordinance language on permitted uses be more prescriptive or more general? Are stronger development and design standards needed to adequately protect sensitive natural areas? Staff has included a working draft of the Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and the Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance for Council review (Attachment A). The Planning Commission reviewed a previous version of the draft P/OS and PP Ordinance on April 3, 2013 (Attachment B). The ordinances were also presented to the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) on April 16, 2013 (Attachment C). Comments provided by the Planning Commission and the PTRC have been incorporated into the current drafts. Staff is requesting that the City Council review the attached black-lined versions of the drafts and provide comment and direction. Based on the discussion this evening, staff will revise the draft ordinances before bringing them back to the Planning Commission. In order to adopt the new Districts, the Planning Commission will need to hold a public hearing and make a formal recommendation to the City Council. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 28, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Action Requested Review draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance and provide further direction. Attachments A. Working Draft of Section 1320.13 Special Requirements for the Parks and Open Space District and Working Draft of Section 1320.14 Special Requirements for the Park Preserve District B. April 3, 2013, Draft Planning Commission Minutes C. April 16, 2013, Draft Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Minutes City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 28, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Attachment A 1320.13 Parks and Open Space (P/OS) District Special Requirements for the . The Parks and Open Space District is intended to apply to publicly or privately owned lands that provide recognized outdoor recreational or open space resources for public use. Areas included in the district are to be kept undeveloped due to their value as recreational land, surrounding land uses, restrictive water tables, drainage and soil conditions, topography, significant and valuable vegetation and/or wildlife habitat. A comprehensive system of parks and open space is meant to contribute to public wellbeing by enhancing active and passive outdoor recreational opportunities, preserving sensitive natural areas and wildlife habitat, and preventing the overcrowding of land. Subd. 1 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within the P/OS District: A.City-owned park facilities and recreational uses. B.Trail systems. C.Gardens, public or community (flower or vegetable) D.City-sponsored events. E.Essential services, renewable energy systems, and utilities. Subd. 2. Conditional Uses. The administrative and review procedures established in Section 1355.04 Subd. 3, Conditional Use Permits shall be followed for any proposed building, structure, or land use that is considered conditional in the P/OS District. A.The following uses are conditional within the P/OS District: 1)Privately-owned park facilities and recreational amenities. 2)Public uses other than those specified in Section 1320.13, Subd. 1. B.Proposed conditional uses will be evaluated by the City Council based on the following considerations: 1)The effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of surrounding land. 2)The compatibility of the proposed use with the natural features and recreational amenities of the Parks and Open Space District area. Subd. 3. Special Regulations in the P/OS District: A.The City shall strive to protect and enhance the parks and open space system, and shall seek to increase the amount of park and open space land, considering the public needs along with acquisition and maintenance costs. B.Uses within the P/OS District may not impede the use of adjoining properties. C.If the City determines in its review of site and building plans for developments within the P/OS District that the protection of natural features requires certain performance standards, the City may require additional development standards to protect those features. D.All renovations must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. 1320.14 Park Preserve (PP) District Special Requirements for the . The Park Preserve District is intended to apply to valuable natural and scenic areas which are to be preserved for public use or private open space. The park preserve district may be applied to either publicly or privately owned land. Areas included in the district are to be kept undeveloped due to restrictive water tables, drainage and soil conditions, topography, significant and valuable vegetation or wildlife habitat, and/or unique natural features. Subd. 1 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within the PP District: A.Public and private permanent open space. B.Public and private natural conservation and wildlife management areas. C.Nature study areas and arboretums. D.Recreational trail systems. E.Any facility, building, or structure controlled by either the Minnesota National Guard or Army Reserve located on the Arden Hills Army Training Site. F.Any use or activity carried out by either the Minnesota National Guard or the Army Reserve on the Arden Hills Army Training Site. Subd. 2 Special Regulations in the PP District: A.Uses within the PP District may not impede the use of adjoining properties. B.All renovations must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 6 B.Planning Case 13-004 – Zoning Code Amendment; Parks and Open Space Zoning District Discussion Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler reviewed the Planning Commission is requested to review the draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance and provide further direction. They will also review the Diversion and Disposal of Recreation Areas Ordinance and recommend amendments, if necessary. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the City completed its Parks, Trails, and Open Space (PTOS) Plan in 2002. The PTOS Plan addresses demographic and recreational trends that affect the City’s park, trail, and recreation needs. Several recommendations entail renovating existing park space, as well as improving the accessibility of these resources. The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee and City staff have since made significant progress in implementing the goals listed in the PTOS Plan. In September 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines the community’s vision and goals, which are intended to guide the City’s programs, priorities, and decision-making processes. Several policies and goals contained in the plan address the protection of open space and outdoor recreational amenities: Chapter 6 – Land Use Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible · development standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public health, support a vital mix of land uses, and promote flexible approaches to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. · Chapter 9 – Parks and Recreation Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and · pathways that are safe and engaging. Chapter 10 – Protected Resources Develop or enhance regulations to protect the City’s natural resources, including · trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler showed the 2030 Future Land Use Map indicating Park and Open Space and Park Preserve Lands. The Park Preserve area is entirely located on the Training Site. He showed the Current Zoning Code and noted there is not a distinct district set aside for parks or open space areas within zoning regulations. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the Comprehensive Plan identifies a total of 576 acres of park and open space land, and categorizes P/OS as an existing and future land use designation. Park Preserve (PP) is an additional existing and future land use designation applied to open space areas in the City. Currently there is not a district set aside for parks or open space areas within zoning code regulations. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler reviewed the drafts for the proposed Park and Open Space Ordinance and Park Preserve Ordinance currently include three primary sections: ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 7 1. A description of the intent of the ordinance 2. A subdivision outlining permitted uses, and 3. A subdivision listing special regulations. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler suggested additional points of discussion: Do the current draft adequately address privately-owned park and open space land · uses; Should the ordinance language on permitted uses be prescriptive or general · Is an additional section needed for acceptable conditional uses and an approval · process for such uses; Given that much of the City’s open space and recreational land contains sensitive · natural areas, are more stringent development and design standards needed to regulate any development that might occur on these lands Other special regulations that might be appropriate. · Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated also under discussion at the November 9, 2011 meeting was whether to include a provision in the Parks and Open Space Ordinance that would require the City to replace any converted or transferred park space with an equivalent amount of park land within city limits. Upon further research, Staff found that such an ordinance already exists in the Arden Hills City Code (Section 720.09 – Diversion and Disposal of Recreation Areas). A copy is attached for Commission review. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler requested the Planning Commission review the draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) Ordinance and provide further direction. Review Diversion and Disposal of Recreation Areas Ordinance and recommend amendments, if necessary. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler suggested separate zoning districts should be created for the Park and Open Space and Park Preserve land uses. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler provided drafts of Special Requirements for the Parks and Open Space (P/OS) District and Special Requirements for the Park Preserve (PP) District. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler provided discussion questions: 1. Do the current drafts adequately address privately-owned park and open space land uses? 2. Should the ordinance language on permitted uses be prescriptive or more general? 3. Is an additional section needed for acceptable conditional uses and an approval process for such uses? 4. Given that much of the City’s open space and recreational land contains sensitive natural areas, are more stringent development and design standards needed to regulate any development that might occur? ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 8 Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler reviewed Chapter 7 Recreation Areas, 720.09 Diversion and Disposal of Recreation Areas. Key provisions: 1. Park and Recreation Committee review and recommendation 2. Public hearing held by City Council 3. City Council approval 4. Commitment of resources to acquire substitute recreational areas. Staff does not see a need to amend the City’s existing ordinance. Chair Larson asked how much privately owned park space is there and City Planner Meagan Beekman stated she is not aware of any. Commissioner Hames stated she believes according to the map there are many privately owned park areas. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the first thing needed is to create the districts after which the rezoning could be done. The property owners would be notified of the new zoning districts. Commissioner Hames asked if a separate designation would be needed for private park land. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated that would not be necessary. The park plan would not be amended. Only the zoning designation would be changed. Commissioner Holewa asked if rezoning of private park land would remove it from the tax rolls and City Planner Meagan Beekman stated it would still be taxed but at a lower rate. Pulte will be building a park within the development. Commissioner Hames asked if the designations would be recognized by Ramsey County. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated there are many cities’ that have different zoning for parks and open space. Chair Larson asked if each parcel would need a PID number and City Planner Meagan Beekman stated it would. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated even unplatted properties have PID numbers. She noted one parcel can have multiple zoning designations. Commissioner Zimmerman stated developments have generated fees for park dedication rather than land. In looking at TCAAP there may be a large amount of land for park dedication. He asked if we are coordinated well enough with this ordinance that we could realize the park space that is planned. City Planner Meagan stated there is a system in place regarding park dedication. For TCAAP there is one owner – the County. A cohesive master plan will be needed that will identify the open space and park land. The zoning code has a lot of detail regarding the park land and open space requirements. Commissioner Zimmerman asked who the gate-keeper will be to ensure this happens. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the City will develop the Master Plan. The joint development authority will be the gate-keeper based on documents created by the City of Arden Hills. Commissioner Hames stated the discussion is getting off topic. She stated she approves of the two designations and the drafts provided by staff. Commissioner Holewa thanked Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler and City Planner Meagan Beekman for their work on this. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 9 Commissioner Holewa suggested rewording of 1320.13 Subd 2. A. striking “practical” and inserting “considering the public needs and the cost of maintenance.” Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the City cannot dictate on Federal owned property. He referred to 1320.14 Subd 1 #E & F. Commissioner Hames stated Commissioner Holewa had asked about buildings on parkland that are used to maintain the parkland. Commissioner Holewa stated if a building is constructed in a park that was not used for the park, it would have to be mitigated by the City Council. Chair Larson stated the drafts seem sufficiently flexible. Chair Larson asked if tools are in place for eliminating encroachment. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the City of Roseville has a Park and Recreation District with detailed design standards. He stated there is a provision that talks about requiring any building that goes into a park, have a setback. Chair Larson stated he is more concerned about properties adjoining open space. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the tools are in place to manage that. Commissioner Thompson referred to Attachment F and Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated that is from Brooklyn Park. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated all questions were addressed by commissioners. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS AND REPORTS A.Report from the City Council Councilmember McClung reviewed at the March 11, 2013, City Council Meeting, Matthew Bachler was appointed to the position of Community Development Intern. Matthew comes to the City with a Master’s of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also worked for a year, during his Master’s program, as an intern for the City of Philadelphia. He recently moved to Minneapolis. Matthew will make an excellent addition to the Community Development Department as we proceed with the AUAR and Master Planning of the TCAAP property. It is anticipated that Matthew will assist Community Development Staff with zoning code amendment, economic development activities, and day to day planning tasks. March 18, 2013, City Council Work Session The City Council held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2013 Work Plan, and other planning related items. March 25, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting The City Council unanimously approved Planning Case 13-001 for a variance request at 1455 Skiles Lane. This item was previously approved by the Planning Commission at their March 6, 2013, regular meeting. Attachment C CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL MEETING TO ORDER April 16, 2013, meeting of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee to order at 6:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Members Cindy Garretson (arrived at 6:36 p.m.), Phil Kramlinger (arrived at 6:33 p.m.), Don Messerly, Chuck Michaelson, Harold Petersen, Steve Scott, Matt Trites, and John Van Valkenburg. OTHERS PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson, Council Liaison Fran Holmes, City Planner Meagan Beekman and Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler. ABSENT: Committee Member Rich Straumann (excused), Committee Member John Peck (excused) and Jane Larson. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Committee Member Michaelson motioned to approve the agenda seconded by Committee Member Petersen. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 26, 2013 MOTION: Committee Member Petersen motioned to approve the February 26, 2013, minutes as presented, seconded by Committee Member Kramlinger. The motion carried unanimously (8-0). 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Parks and Open Space and Park Preserve Ordinances Community Development Intern Bachler asked that the PTRC review the draft Parks and Open Space Ordinance and Park Preserve Ordinance which was included in their packets and then provide further direction. He explained the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan addresses demographi recreation needs and that the Comprehensive Plan addresses the issue of protecting open space and outdoor recreation space in the City. He indicated the Comprehensive Plan also created a 2030 future land use map which shows the two districts. There are 576 acres identified as park and open space and a total of 1,472 acres categorized as park reserve, which are all located on the Arden Hills Army Training site on the eastern portion of the TCAAP property. He indicated that staff recommended the separate zoning districts be created for the park and open space and park reserve land uses, because the zoning code did not provide enough guidance on use of park and open space areas. The drafts were created by reviewing what other communities in the metro region have done in their zoning codes to regulate parks and open spaces and also based on Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 16, 2013 Page 2 work that was previously done in 2011. He stated that feedback from the Planning Commission has been incorporated. Committee Development Intern Bachler indicated further points of discussion include whether any types of uses or facilities should be permitted that are not currently listed in the draft ordinances, do they contain enough guidance to effectively evaluate potential conditional uses and their potential impact on park and open space land, and any special regulations that might be appropriate. Previously, the Planning Commission had requested that staff include a provision in the Parks and Open Space Ordinance that would require the City to replace any converted or transferred park space with an equivalent amount of park land within city limits. Upon further research staff found that such an ordinance already existed in the City Code. In such cases where the City is looking to transfer park and recreation land to a private entity that would use that land for a different use the proposal would be brought to the PTRC. If the PTRC supported the proposal a public hearing would be held by the City Council and the City Council would need to approve such an agreement by a majority vote. At that point there would need to be a commitment of resources to acquire substitute recreational land so that in the end a substitute amount of land would replace the land that was taken. He reported the existing ordinance adequately addresses this issue. Committee Member Michaelson questioned if a publicly owned golf course would qualify under the permitted uses for either of these areas. Mr. Bachler stated he believed that Attachment C - City Owned Park Facilities and Recreational Facilities under the parks and open space district could be interpreted to include a publicly owned golf course. Committee Member Kramlinger stated he did not feel an owner of privately held land would want the value of the land controlled by the City. Mr. Bachler indicated the City is not proposing that staff retroactively rezone privately held land as parks and open space land use because that would directly diminish the value of that land. Ms. Beekman indicated if the City wanted to dispose of a City owned park or open space they could not just do that but would need to follow the process in place. She stated, the park preserve, however, is owned by the Army and if they want to rezone it, the City has no authority over that land. Committee Member Kramlinger asked whether land is gifted to the City when a new development is made. Ms. Beekman stated the way that park dedication works is the City gets a percentage of the land or value of the land and the City is statutorily required to use that toward the creation of new trails or park connections. Committee Member Michaelson questioned whether the City would have some control over uses if the Army decided to sell some of the land. Ms. Beekman indicated since the land is owned by the Federal Government, if the Army wanted to do something with the land, the City would not have much say in the matter. Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 16, 2013 Page 3 MOTION: Committee Member Garretson motioned to proceed with the draft ordinances as presented seconded by Committee Member Scott. The motioned carried (9-0). B. Don Messerly Dedication Plaque Ms. Olson asked for input on the specific wording for the Don Messerly Picnic Shelter Plaque. Discussion ensued on the wording. It was the consensus to have the wording making Arden Hills a great place to live and raise a family, by Council Resolution, MOTION: Committee Member Petersen motioned to approve the wording as amended, seconded by unanimously (9-0). C. Other Unfinished Business None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Joint Meeting Debrief 2013 Work Plan Discussion the joint meeting went well. Ms. Olson thanked the committee for their work and commended those that presented at the meeting. B. Survey Monkey Question Discussion Ms. Olson recapped that Council had consented to allow the PTRC to put together a survey in order to seek input from the residents on parks and trails. Ms. Olson stated that Chair the committee to brainstorm potential questions for the resident survey. o review. Discussion ensued regarding what questions to include in the survey and the formatting. The Committee made a few revisions to the questions and the consensus was to move forward on those questions. Ms. Olson indicated she would create the survey in Survey Monkey, the committee could review the survey at the next meeting and it could possibly go to Council for final review in June. C. Off-Site Meeting Discussion Ms. Olson asked the committee for input on where and when to have the off-site meeting. Ms. Olson suggested Floral Park and asked the committee if they were interested in inviting residents. It was suggested having an invite on the website and sending a flyer to the surrounding residents. After further discussion, the consensus of the committee st was to have a meeting at Floral Park on May 21 and to also have a meeting at Hazelnut Park in September and to invite residents in the surrounding areas via a mailing.