HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-13-WS Address:
Mayor: 1245 W Highway 96
David Grant Arden Hills MN SS112
Councilmembers: DEN HILLS Phone:
Brenda Holden 651-792-7800
Fran Holmes Special City Council
Dave McClung Work Session Agenda Website:
Ed Werner September 30, 2013 www.cityofardenhills.org
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
City Vision
Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital
business community, well-maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness,and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City
in which to live,work,and play.
CALL TO ORDER
1. AGENDA ITEMS
1.A. Council Input On TCAAP Master Plan
Jill Hutmacher,Community Development Director
Brian Smalkoski, Kimley-Horn
Documents: MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT.PDF
ADJOURN
- Eli HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 30,2013
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councihnembers
Patrick Klaers,City Administrator
FROM: Jill Hutmacher,Community Development Director
SUBJECT: TCAAP Master Plan
Requested Action
1. Review public continents fiom developer interviews, July 30 panel event, and the
September 17 open house.
2. Provide City Council input into the Master Plan.
3. Provide direction regarding the development scenarios that will be evaluated in the
Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR).
Background/Discussion
Kiuiley-Horn is completiig the "discovery phase" of the master planning process and has
requested an opportunity to receive Council feedback on the public involvement process to-date
and Council direction on establishing development scenarios for the AUAR.
Kimley-Horn is interested in hearing City Council comments and insight on TCAAP prior to
drafting the Master Plan. A draft Master Plan should be available for City Council review in
December.
Attachments
• Kimley-Horn memo dated September 25,2013
Page 1ofI
Kimley-Horn
and Associates, I nc.
Memorandum
Siite 238N
Z50 Lhiva city Avenue Writ
St Pad,Pvi nnesda
55114
Date: September 26, 2013
To: Arden H I I Is City Counci
From: Jessi ca L aabs,K i ml ey-H or and A ssoci at es, I nc.
Subj ect: TCAAP Master Ran Public Engagement to Date and Next Steps
The purpose of this memo is to summarize public engagement activities
completed to date for the TCAAP Master Plan process,and how the input
i nforms the next steps of the process. Developer interviews were conducted i n
July 2013,followed by a Developer Panel and Stakehoi der Engagement
Workshop on July 30.A summary of these activities was previously provided to
City Council, but is also attached to this memo for reference.
The f i rst open house f or the TCAAP M aster PI anni ng process was hel d on
September 17,2013 at the Ramsey County Public Works facility.The purpose of
thi s open house was to provi de i of ormati on about the master pl an process,share
background information on the redevelopment site(including site constraints),
and sol 1cit i nput on site opportuniti es and issues.Over 80 peopl e were i n
attendance.
The f of I owl ng di spl ay boards were avail abl e f or vi ewi ng:
x Where are you from? x Environmental Features
x Goal s and Obj ecti ves x Topography/El evati ons
x Project ti mel i ne/schedul e x Parks,Trai Is,Open Space
x Site context/features x Bui I ding Types
x K ey I essons f rom devel oper x Open Space Types
panel/developer interviews x Commercial Bui I ding Types
x Transportation/Access x Neighborhood Patterns
Other media i ncl uded:
x A bri of presentati on coven ng proj ect status,ti mei i ne,and process was
ooped cont1 nuousl y on TVs i n the room.
x A I oopi ng PowerPoi nt presentati on compari ng the si ze of the site to of her
fami 11 ar sites/devel opments
x Requested feedback(via post-its)on visual preference boards
x Part i ci patory I and use ex erci se
I_ Kimley-Horn Arden HiIIsQty Counu1,September 25.2013,Pq 2
and Associates, I nc.
The land use exercise included large maps setup on tables with the TCAAP
developable area cutout. Different colored paper was provided to indicate Parks
(green), Retail (red),and Off ice(blue),with the yel I ow base of the area being
Resi desti al.The size of the paper squares was proportional tothe ratio of uses
analyzed in the zoning scenario of the traffic capacity analysis. Participants
cut/tore the vari ous col ored squares i nto srrl I er pi eces to create t heir pref erred
distribution and mix of land uses f or the si te.Photos were taken of each
completed exercise,and then projected onto a screen i n the room.A summary of
the I and use exercises, including photos of each completed map, is attached.This
also includes a summary of the post-it notes received on the visual preference
boards(buildi ng types,open space types,etc.)
Twenty(20)comment sheets were also submitted.Common themes i n written
comments i ncl uded:
x Emphasi ze trai I s and provide multi-modal connectivity
x Limit the amount of development to preserve the natural environment
x Create regi onal desti nati on i n the form of shoppi ng center or communi ty
attractions and amenities
x Place non-resi dent i cl uses on the west and residential on the east part of
the site
x Focus on smal I and I ocal busi nesses
x Incorporate indoor and outdoor sporting/recreation facilities
x Provi de I i f ecycl e housi ng opti ons(young si ngl es,fami 11 es, reti rees)
x Find a way to incorporate alternative energy production
x M ake sure there i s ampl e green space and active space
x M ak e prov i si ons f or t ransi t sery i ce
A I I of the comments received have been logged i nto a spreadsheet and coded
with categories,attached.
Next Steps—AUAR Scenarios
The consultant team,al ong with city and county staff,wi I I rev1 ew al I of the i nput
f rom the devel oper panel event,devel oper i ntervi ews,and Open House#1. 1 nput
wi 11 also be col I ected from the City Counts I at the September 30"meet ng and
the JDA on October 7"'.Thi s i nput wi I I be ut111zed al ong with techni cal anal ysi s
of sraff i c, I and use,and envi ronmental f actors to devel op two scenari os f or the
Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR)document,and a draft Master Plan
for consi deration by the City Counci I.
An AUAR is a form of environmental documentation through Minnesota State
Rules that evaluates a devel opment scenario(or several scenarios)f or an entire
geographical area rather than a specific project. Development scenarios are
establ i shed based upon the comprehensi ve pl an,zoni ng ordi nances,devel opers'
plans and other rel evant i nformati on.The AUAR must i ncl ude a scenario based
on the existing comprehensive plan.
n def i ni ng devei opment scenari os,the Ci ty of A rden H i I I s as the Responsi bl e
Governmental Unit(RGU)should keep in mind the f undamental principle that If
actual development-in total or in any subarea-is proposed to exceed the
Arden Hills City Council,SeptWbu 25,2013,I-Ig 3
max i mum development studied,the AUAR Ioses Its validity:therefore,the RGU
should include a development scenario that represents the maxi mum
development expected oral I owed.The A UAR should cover the possible impacts
through a"worst case scenario" anal ysi s.Scenarios developed for the TCAAP
site are antic pated to ref I ect current zoning(which is more specific to TCAAP
than the comprehensive plan,and therefore a suitable substitute),as wel I as a
scenario which refl ects maxi mum development capacity on based opti mal site
access.The AUARwill test the development so the RGU has 1 nf ormation
avai I abl e to make i of ormed deci si ons about I evel of devel opment and miti gati on.
An AUAR process is formally initiated by RGU order,which establishes the
study area and scenari os to be addressed,and off i ci al I y starts the A UA R process.
We wi I I be aski ng the City Counci I to i niti ate the A UA R Order at its meefi ng on
October 14"'
Upcoming milestones:
September 30—Counci I feedback on input received to date
Early October—City,County,Consultants develop potential AUAR Scenarios
October 7—JDA i nput f eedback on i nput received to date
October 14—Council reviEvvof AUAR Scenarios, Initi ate AUAR Order
December 2013—Draft Master Plan for City Council review
ATTACHED:
x Summary of TCAAP engagement activities—July 2013
x Summary of open house#1 land use exercise and visual preference notes
x Log of written comments from open house#1
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SUMMARY OF TCAAP ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES-TULY 2013
The follo Ang provides a sumTuy of developer interviews held July 10-11, 2013, and the TC,AAP Development
Panel and Stakeholder Engagement 1Abrkshop held July 30,2013.
Developer Iiiter`-iews
City of Arden HIls staff, Ramsey County staff,and consultants interviewed representatives from Opus, CSM Corp,
Lennar,and Ryan Compares.
C onlillci thellies'luojilidits:
• The site is in a desirable location and the cleanup to residential standards is attractive.
• This is a large site; development will need to be phased over a longer period of time(15-20 yrs). Market
cannot absorb it all at once.Break into manageable pieces.
• Have patience to stick with the vision and don't force solutions, but also be flexible. Create a solid
frame�vision,but don't be too restrictive.
• Nbre flexibility=more opportunity,because the marl�et will change,and the market drives development.
• Developers are very cost-conscious and market-driven. They evaluate the land cost per square foot
including costs for infrastructure and amenities. Too much green space or amenities can cause the land to
exceed the price pant. Density may be useful to help pay for amenities.
• Get developer input into the Master Plan to ensure that the community isn't overpromised a certain design
standard,level of amenities,or land use.
• Access i s key.I rrproven-eats to H wi I I be very i mportant.
• Developers viewed the remediation of the property to a residential standard and the preservation of areas
north and east of the property for open space as a huge achievement for envi ronmental sustai nabi I ity.
• Many sustainability features, particularly building and mechanical systems, are already built in without
speafic L®certification.Sometimes getting the plaque isn't worth the extra investment.
• Sustainability features can work if payback is within a reasonable period.Must be cost-effective and proven,
if not proven, customers won't pay. Developers are not yet embracing net zero energy and on-site
generation. City and County may need to pay if they want these features.
• The idea of a regional storrwater system makes sense.
• There is a stigma in the community regarding contamination. The City and County will need to actively work
to dispel misinformation and alleviate concerns about the property.
• The Master Plan should dearly articulate the opportunities and requirements for development so that
developers and private investors have certainty regarding what can be approved. The master planning
process can add significant value by overcoming political hurdles to development.
• The City and County should reach out to the brokerage community since nearly every office and industrial
user is represented by a broker. Businesses,which are represented by a broker,should not be approached
directly to avoid alienating thie brokerage community. Single- and multi-family brokers also have good
insight into consumer preferences.
D evelop iii eii t P ail el
Panel consisted of representatives from Duke Realty, Pulte Homes, United Properties, St. Paul Chamber of
Commerce,and Urban Land Institute/former Edina City Manager.
Conullci themes'luoihdits:
• TCA4P is unique and attracdive to develop because the site is a clean slate for development,large in size,
and good location.
• The needs of`Generation Y"shoal d be considered i n planning for devel opment.They want wal kabi I ity/trai Is,
transit,sustainable features,etc.
• Amenities are important—green space adds value.
• A mix of uses is appropriate for the site.
August 2013
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Any plan needs to have bui It i n fl era bi I ity because market wi I I change many times before a ful I build-out.
• The site will need to be divided into much smaller pieces to accommodate an extended absorption period.
• Important to engage a diverse set of stakeholders to communicate expectations and build capacity.
Audience Q&A
• VV-d about retail devel opment?(yes.opportunity for some corer-erdal)
• How does this development affect the surrounding communities positively or negatively?(linkages are
crucial/Gen Y v>rants to stay oonnected,growth is good for sun oundi rg conTnunities;need to sustain
existing businesses and bring in new ones,not just jur V.ng from one corrunity to another)
• Should the site be marketed nationally and internationally?(yes)
• Plan has to be prescriptive enough to reflect values,flexible enough to allow developers,and what does a
master plan I i ke that look I i ke?(be a keeper of the vision over time:identify"sacred elements"of the site:
create framev>ak and then let the market dctate)
Breakout Grotips
Attendees visited two of four stations focusing on specific topics of Commercial and Residential Development,
Transportation and Access,Environment/Energy/Sustainability,and Passive and Active Open Space.
Connnercial and Residential Developinent Ccaluni Themes:
• N6xed use development desired(good restaurants,housing/residential called out specifically as desired;
heavy industrial was undesired)
- Focus on retail
• Senior and affordable housing important
• Balance with surrounding corn urn ties and greater Ramsey County
• Develop land in phases according to access points,infrastructure development and cost,and cleanup
• Consider departure from current development pattem with continuation of what makes Arden Hills a place
where people\Aant to live their full lives
Transpalation and Access Ccxi>in«t Thenes:
• Look into incorporating transit on the site
• Don't build high-vdume infrastructure
• Neighborhood oriented streets(lo*volume,tight grid)
• Adequate connections to CR 96 and CR H
• Multi-modal connections
EnNironnlent/Ena gyl Stistalnblhty Ccninion Themes:
• Investigate regional stomiAder systems;find creative ways to reuse stun vveter
• Open to using public financing for systems that make sense.i.e.result in 1 c►her overall energy costs,
payback over time
• Capitalize on unique site features like topography and elevation
• Finding a way to utilize the groundwater is of interest
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• Investigate recreational and trail access to MATS outside of the TC'.AAP reuse area
• Incorporate significant amounts of greenspace on-site
- Connect an extensive on-site park network to the external parks and trails system
• Possi bi I ity of a greenspace fad I ity that acts as regional draw to the site
• Use a complete streets/active streets model for the roadway network
• Plan early to mmmize benefits of the park and trail system
August 2013
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PU BLJ C COM M ENTS ON TCAAP M ASTBP,PLAN N I N G PROCESS- u pd at ed 9/25/13
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Email 1:1oreview Land Uses,Open +
Epace,Trai I s
Email 11oreview Trails Your article in the Press Publicat Ions which asked for public input spurred me to comment.While
can't suggest what should should go into the TG1APproject, I can mention someting I would like
to see on the Pamsey County parks side.The area outlined on the future project map of the
arsenal shows a cross country ski area for use in the winter to be included.I suggest a mountain
bike park(dirt trails)creation in the cross country ski area that can be used during Minnesota's
other three seasons.
am heavely i nvolved wit h mount al n bi ki ng(M TB)i n Ramsey Co.parks and t here are plenty of
metro organizations that would help Ramsey County design,maintain and build trails in the
designated area. The Ramsey County parks are developing continually with new trends and I think
my suggestion would be a hit and a real draw for the people,with fun for the whole family.
Mountain biking is b�c�i ,here is a link for a metro MTB organization and a news artide:
http://www.startribune.com/local/south/221939751.html
Minnesota Off-Rbad Cydists-
http-//www.morcmtb.oDm
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PU BLJ C COM M ENTS ON TCAAP M ASTBP,PLAN N I N G PROCESS- u pd at ed 9/25/13
Email Arden Hills Attractions Unable to attend Sept. 17 open house. Idea fro TCAAPsite: AZip-line and/or two Alpine Sides
from atop the"BIG' Hill with a Chair-lift to the top AND reasonable Fates on the Fades. I think that
thiswould be great AND that it would save thousands from having to drive long distancesto enjoy
thisfun and thrilling adventure!
OH#1 Process I enjoyed the open house,it was educational. Hopefully,after so many false starts it will be
developed in the near future. I'm attaching my ideas for the site: (drawing included inland use
exercise summary)
OH#1 Land Uses Would like mixed development,+possibly trails included. A Maple Grove shopping/living area
concept would be great,perhaps a theatre.
No want race track-too noisy.
OH#1 Arden Hills Open mace Make it into a Regional Park&save remediation costs&make it a multiple purpose park.
OH#1 Arden Hills Process Excellent exercise. Keep us involved.
OH#1 Arden Hills Land Uses I came up with another deep thought while still here at the open house. I think a bakery should be
bui It i n t he nort hwest corner. The prevai I i ng wi nds wi I I spread t he pl easant odor t houghout t he
area&help cover the fumes from 35W&Hwy 10. Door to door home delivery would be a
welcome amenity.
OH#1 Arden Hills Land Uses, Office* retail space should be along Hwy 10&35W to provide ability for"advertising",but more
Attractions, importantly,to block out the freeway noise from 10&35W to the residential area.
Open mace
strongly encourage space designated for athletics. M VHS needs anew hockey arena. Need
space for baseball fields,soccer,lacrosse and other athletics.
Also consider an Arden Hills Community Center for meeting rooms&other activities. Thank you!
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PU BLJ C COM M ENTS ON TCAAP M ASTBP,PLAN N I N G PROCESS- u pd at ed 9/25/13
OH#1 Land Uses Would love to see some truly 1 level homes like those seen in recent years on Parade of Homes
tours,etc. We would love to"age in place"&stay in this area,but no 1 level homes in area. We
are in our early 50's&would love to see 1 level homes(no basement-everything on 1 level&2-3
car garage)built on this property in the$150-$250Kprice point. We have plenty of mega houses
around here already.
OH#1 Arden Hills Open Space, As a people,we are developing our planet literally to death! Let's do our part to preserve what
Environmental little natural space we have. My first choice isto make it a nature preserve with bike&hiking
Concerns trails.
If you must generate revenue,then make the space a wind turbine and/or solar farm with as
much natural area as possible!
We need more trees to generate oxygen-this balances all the carbon generation that will kill our
grandchildren. Please listen to people,local residents,the earth-not just big money interests.
OH#1 Vadnais Heights Land Uses,Open Uninterrupted wildlife corridors-animal access to water
Space,Transit, Railroad accessto office or industrial?
Attractions Community Center
Bus service to Minneapolis
Arts Center?
Community area w/post office,bank,library,art gallery,senior meeting area,exercise area,dog
exercise area,child center-lego building
Bike trailsto bus service
Nature center
OH#1 Arden Hills, Trails The Mounds View cross country running teamswould love to see inclusion of a natural surfaced
Mounds View trail as a part of the open space in the development plan. There are a lot of trails in Arden
High School Hills/"horeview,but very few natural surface ones(woodchip,dirt path). A longer trail connected
to other trails would be very,very appreciated!
OH#1 Attractions Is there any possibility of accessing the hill to the east for winter sledding&tobaggoning?
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CH#1 Open mace CFU3\1 SPAC9 Use green space to connect Face Creek trails to 96 area.
OH#1 Seattle,WA Density Densities can be increased as long as meaningful public spaces are provided&mantained.
OH#1 Eh: oreview,Metro Trails,Open This site is literally completely surrounded by existing or planned regional trails. Keep that in mind
Parks&Open Space and make sure development connects to them. Residential neighborhoods need municipal parks,
mace and these parks should all have asafe-for-children link to the regional trail so families can safely
Commission expand their recreation to the longer regional system.
Office and retail space should also connect,but in these cases emphasizing transportation,which
can be built differently than recreational links.
Also,take advantage of the open space and natural resources in choosing what goeswhere. Let
the residential areas be near the trailsand Face Creek,and the business development be near the
highways.
OH#1 Arden Hills, Open Space Looking for open space for model aviation activities. We also work with local,Unior High,Senior
Academy of High and local universities for their aviation and engineering programs.
Model
OH#1 Maplewood, Open Space, I would like to see an AMA site for R/Caircraft somewhere in this project. Thiswould bring
Academy of Attractions people in from 20 miles in every direction since AMA R(Cfields are in such short supply. These
Model people would utilize other aspects of this project too.
Aeronautics
OH#1 Shoreview Process,Land Developing a plan for this site is daunting but exciting! It presents an amazing opportunity. The
Uses pressure to do it well and do it right likely weighs heavily on those responsible for making the final
decisions.
grew up not far from here(I am now 76)and I hope someday to live in a lovely townhome on this
site.
Thank you for your excellent presentation this evening.
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CH#1 New Brighton Site Distribution, In some of the earlier planning processes,the idea of keeping commercial&retail buildingsto the
Land Uses west,closest to"10 is good. This would keep residential housing to the east&will provide
some sound buffer to the freeway noise. The center"canal"running north to south for storm
water looked promising. Today it seems there is lot of senior housing being developed in our
area. Do we need more? Single homes should have a decent yard. Homes built by Pratt-Harbor
Place in Shoreview,were too big for the size of the lots.
OH#1 Land Uses, I don't think this area should be destination shopping. Fbseville is saturated,and to the north a
Environmental few miles on 35W&Lexington,there is Ip enty. Keep retail shops,that are needed for local
Concerns, residents needs. Keeping the commercial businesses"lite"will minimize truck traffic. Interior
Maintenance, park spaces should have lawn&vegetation. Fast food joints must be outlawed! We need more
Lighting smaller diners serving GMO free food.The Oty should enlist the help of goats to roam around&
prevent buckhorn from ever getting a foothold. Negotiate with deer to stay over in the Army
F�serve land. Coyotes&Fox will be more difficult to keep out unless homeowners are forced to
keep their cats indoors. Street lighting should be kept at a bare minimum. Thiswould facilitate a
better viewing of the Bison Comet-due this fall. The mainstreet shops design used at Silver Lake
in a Anthony&up at the area off 35W&Lexington is desirable,however,they did not provide
adequate boulevard from the roads&parking,for winter snow storage. Thiswill be a nightmare
for businesses along the Central Corridor LRT along University Avenue. We still live in Minnesota.
It seems the planners aren't from here. Wait till it snows. I could keep going,but there is no more
room. More later.
OH#1 Ebi nt Paul RC Open mace Park area north end
Multi use FCSIte
RCAirplane.helicopter.boats
OH#1 Trails Mountain Bike Trail"single track"
OH#1 Arden Hills Land Uses,Slte SEEATFACHED-provided drawing and notes
Distribution
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