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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-15-WSAGENDA ITEMS TCAAP Planning Staff MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENTS.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Robert Woodburn Special City Council Work Session Agenda January 26, 2015 5:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org 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. 1.A. Documents: 2. Page 1 of 2 DATE: January 26, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Two TCAAP topics are scheduled for discussion at the January 26, 2015, special City Council work session meeting. A. Chapters 1 and 2, TCAAP Redevelopment Code Redlined and clean copies of Chapters 1 and 2 are attached. Hole-punched copies of Chapters 1 and 2 have been provided in Council packets for inclusion in the green binders B. TCAAP Land Use Map Kimley Horn has revised the draft land use map. Changes to the map include:  Collector roads are shown. The size of development areas shown on the map excludes collector right-of-way. The size of districts/subzones on the table below includes collector right-of-way since we have defined gross density to include right-of-way.  The Town Center and retail areas have been reconfigured to allow for parcel shapes and sizes that can be more easily developed.  The Town Center green space has been reshaped to allow a continuous green space from the retail area through the Town Center. Diagonal parking in front of the retail areas along the east/west connector would provide convenient parking for those businesses. Total maximum residential units based on the revised acreages are shown in the table below. Acreage for collector roads has been included in the acreage for the adjoining district or subzone. Park/open space and Spine Road acreage are excluded from the table below. City Council feedback is requested. MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 Residential Acreage Including Collectors Zone Maximum Gross Density Acreage Maximum Units Creek NB-1 2 25.1 50 NB-2 4 11.0 44 NB-3 6 5.4 33 Subtotal 41.6 127 Hill NB-1 2 14.6 29 NB-2 4 23.5 94 NB-3 6 24.1 145 Subtotal 62.3 268 Transition NT-1 9 15.0 135 NT-2 12 22.5 270 Subtotal 37.5 405 Town Center TC 40 17.0 680 Total 158.3 1480 Attachments  Chapters 1 and 2, clean and red-lined versions  Draft Land Use Map – January 23, 2015 DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 1 TCAAP Redevelopment Code DRAFT January 2015   DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose and Intent 1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans 2.0 Components of the Code 2.1 The Regulating Plan 2.2 Development Standards 2.3 Using this Code 3.0 Administration 3.1 Applicability 3.2 Relationship to Other City Ordinances 3.3 Development Review Process 3.4 Special Development Plan 3.5 TCAAP Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan Modifications 3.6 Plat Approval 3.7 Amendments to the Code 4.0 Definitions 5.0 Schedule of Uses 5.1 Applicability 5.2 Additional Use Criteria 6.0 Building and Site Development Standards 6.1 General to All Zoning Districts 6.2 Campus Commercial 6.3 Town Center 6.4 Office Mixed Use 6.5 Retail Mixed Use 6.6 Flex Office 6.7 Neighborhood Transition 6.8 Neighborhood 7.0 Building Design Standards 7.1 Purpose and Intent 7.2 Building Orientation and Entrances 7.3 Façade Composition 7.4 Gateway Overlay Standards 7.5 Commercial Ready Standards 7.67.5 Shading Requirements 7.77.6 Building Materials 7.87.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements 7.97.8 Design of Parking Structures 8.0 Street Design Standards 8.1 Purpose and Intent 8.2 Street Designation Categories 8.3 Project Circulation Plan 8.4 Street Standards 8.4 DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 3 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach 9.2 Required Open Space Designations 9.3 Open Space Classification 9.4 Open Space Requirements 9.5 Palette of Open Space Types 10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards 10.1 Sidewalks 10.2 Street Trees and Streetscape 10.210.3 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements 10.310.4 Screening Standards 10.410.5 Street Lighting 10.510.6 Exterior Lighting 10.610.7 Street Furniture 10.710.8 License Agreements 10.810.9 Utilities 10.910.10 Parking Lot Landscaping 11.0 Sign Standards 11.1 Applicability 11.2 Sign Types Permitted 11.3 To11.20 Sign Standards Attachments: 1: Regulating Plan 2: TCAAP Master Plan 3: Palette of Open Space Types 4: Development Review Chart 5: Street Cross Sections 6: Street Type Plan DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 4 1.0 Introduction In 2013, the City of Arden Hills hired the consultant team to create a Master Plan for the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site, to conduct an Alternative Urban Area wWide Reviews (AUAR), and to draft local regulations and policies to implement the Master Plan. This Master Plan will amend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in an effort to successfully integrate the TCAAP site into the rest of the City. This plan will also help ensure that appropriate development and economic growth occurs and is in line with the vision set forth by the City of Arden Hills and the owner of the property, Ramsey County. It is the goal of this project to “Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable, and a benefit to the community” (Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan, 4). This initiative will be economically and environmentally sustainable and provide for a range of uses and development types. A comprehensive community process resulted in a long-term vision for the redevelopment of this brownfield ammunitions plant site into a true mixed-use community that incorporates regional employment, shopping and dining and a variety of housing options. This document provides the regulatory tools for redevelopment consistent with the TCAAP Master Plan for this area. Excerpts (concept plans, sketches and renderings) from the TCAAP Master Plan are used throughout the document to provide guidance to property owners, applicants and developers on the development intent and are not to be construed as regulatory. 1.1 Purpose and Intent The purpose of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) is to implement the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development (hereinafter, “Plan Area”) by: (a) Create Creating regulations that realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs and economic development; (b) Develop Developing regulatory process that encourages quality growth and saves time in development process; and (c) Focus Focusing on predictability for both developer and community. Therefore, the goals of the TRC are to promote and to provide a more functional and attractive community through the use of recognized urban design principles and allow property owners, applicants or developers flexibility in land use, while prescribing a higher level of detail in building design and form than in the current standards of the Arden Hills City Code (AHC). The standards in this code are not intended to stifle creativity nor over- regulate building design but rather encourage better functional building patterns and to create higher quality pedestrian environments along most streets. 1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans (a) Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan: In addition to implementing several goals of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, the TRC specifically implements the following goals: 1. Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas, while protecting the community’s natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for future development. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 5 2. Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. 3. Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. 4. Develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all members of the community. 5. Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the City. 6. Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. 7. Preserve, protect and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands other significant natural features, and historic resources. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 6 2.0 Components of the Code 2.1 The Regulating Plan The TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan map (herein known as the Regulating Plan) (Attachment 1) is hereby adopted as the official zoning map for the Plan Area. Within any area subject to the approved Regulating Plan, this TRC becomes the exclusive and mandatory regulation unless specified in Section 3.2. It shall establish the following development standards for all properties within the Plan Area: (a) Establishment of TCAAP Zoning Districts – The Plan Area is distinguished into different specialized zoning districts. Each zoning district is intended to create a distinct development pattern based on the TCAAP Master Plan for different sections within the Plan Area. Each zoning district shall establish use and building development standards including standards for building height, bulk, location, functional design and parking. The Regulating Plan classifies all lots within the Plan Area into one of the following seven (7) zoning districts: 1) Campus Commercial (CC) – The Campus Commercial Zoning District facilitates a building format that allows multiple, single tenant buildings or campuses within the northern “Thumb” site of the Plan Area. The goal is to allow for an individual plan approach for each campus or building, based on user preferences within a range of requirements. 2) Town Center (TC) – The Town Center Zoning District creates a vibrant mixed- usecommercial and residential environment that maximizes the potential for an outdoor experience, focusing on walkability. This district promotes phased development over time and allows for flexibility for horizontal or vertical mixed- use as development continues over timewalkability through allowing for housing, office, retail, restaurant, and civic uses all within close proximity of each other. 3) Office Mixed-Use (OMU) – The Office Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Retail Mixed- Use but focuses on employment and other compatible uses. This district promotes employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial u s e s t o b e incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 4) Retail Mixed Use (RMU) – The Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Office Mixed-Use but focuses on retail and compatible uses. This district promotes retail as a primary use and allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 5) Flex Office (FO) – The Flex Office Zoning District creates an opportunity for large scale development for employment and manufacturing uses that take advantage of the highway frontage and automobile access. 6) Neighborhood Transition (NT) – The Neighborhood Transition Zoning District provides for a range of urban residential (live-work, single family, and small and medium multi-family) transitions between the active retail and employment mixed- use districts and adjoining single-family neighborhoods. Development standards in this district emphasize smaller scale urban residential uses and establish building transition standards to adjoining neighborhoods. 7) Neighborhood (NB) – The Neighborhood Zoning District provides for a range of attached and detached single-family residential. (b) Street Designations – The Streets within TRC shall be classified in two different ways. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 7 1) Street Cross Sections shall address vehicular lane widths, number of lanes, pedestrian accommodation, street tree requirements, on-street parking, snow storage and parkway and median standards. These standards are laid out in Section 8.0 and Attachment 35. 2) Street Priority shall establish the phasing significance (Required or Recommended) of different street segments within the Plan Area. Refer to Section 8.0: Street Design Standards and Attachment 36 for the detailed regulations. (c) Building Frontage Standards – Building Frontage designations shall classify different block frontages based on the pedestrian priority goals of the TCAAP Master Plan on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). They shall be classified into one of three frontage designations: (i) Pedestrian Priority Frontage with the highest quality standards for pedestrian-oriented building design; (ii) Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage that balances pedestrian-oriented building design standards while accommodating some service and parking functions; and (iii) General Frontage which mainly accommodates service, utilities and parking functions. (d) Open Space Designation – [JH1]Open Space within the TRC shall be categorized as Required Open Space. The detailed Open Space Standards for different open space types are included in Section 9.0 and Attachment 34 of this Code. These standards include general character, typical size, frontage requirements and typical uses. (e) Gateway Overlay Designation – The Gateway Overlay Designation indicates where additional aesthetic treatments are required to create a welcoming environment that establishes the character of TCAAP Redevelopment Area. The specific standards are included in Section 7.64 of this Code. 2.2 Development Standards: The TRC text portion of this Code enumerates the development standards with text and graphics for Zoning Districts, Frontage Types, building form, landscape, building design, signage and lighting. 2.3 Using This Document The following basic steps should be followed to determine the uses and development standards applicable on property within the Plan Area: (a) Review Table 3-1 to evaluate the applicability of the TRC based on scope of the proposed development. (b) Locate the subject property on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). (c) Identify the Zoning District in which the property is located. (d) Review the Schedule of Uses by Zoning District as listed in Table 5-1 to determine allowed uses. (e) Examine the corresponding zone standards in the Building and Site Development Standards in Section 6 to determine the applicable development standards and any Frontage standards. (f) Refer to Section 7.0 for Building Design Standards The information listed in these graphics explain where the building will sit on the lot, the limits on its physical form, the range of uses and the palette of materials that will cover it. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 1 TCAAP Redevelopment Code DRAFT January 2015   DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose and Intent 1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans 2.0 Components of the Code 2.1 The Regulating Plan 2.2 Development Standards 2.3 Using this Code 3.0 Administration 3.1 Applicability 3.2 Relationship to Other City Ordinances 3.3 Development Review Process 3.4 Special Development Plan 3.5 TCAAP Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan Modifications 3.6 Plat Approval 3.7 Amendments to the Code 4.0 Definitions 5.0 Schedule of Uses 5.1 Applicability 5.2 Additional Use Criteria 6.0 Building and Site Development Standards 6.1 General to All Zoning Districts 6.2 Campus Commercial 6.3 Town Center 6.4 Office Mixed Use 6.5 Retail Mixed Use 6.6 Flex Office 6.7 Neighborhood Transition 6.8 Neighborhood 7.0 Building Design Standards 7.1 Purpose and Intent 7.2 Building Orientation and Entrances 7.3 Façade Composition 7.4 Gateway Overlay Standards 7.5 Shading Requirements 7.6 Building Materials 7.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements 7.8 Design of Parking Structures 8.0 Street Design Standards 8.1 Purpose and Intent 8.2 Street Designation Categories 8.3 Project Circulation Plan 8.4 Street Standards DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 3 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach 9.2 Required Open Space Designations 9.3 Open Space Classification 9.4 Open Space Requirements 9.5 Palette of Open Space Types 10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards 10.1 Sidewalks 10.2 Street Trees and Streetscape 10.3 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements 10.4 Screening Standards 10.5 Street Lighting 10.6 Exterior Lighting 10.7 Street Furniture 10.8 License Agreements 10.9 Utilities 10.10 Parking Lot Landscaping 11.0 Sign Standards 11.1 Applicability 11.2 Sign Types Permitted 11.3 Sign Standards Attachments: 1: Regulating Plan 2: TCAAP Master Plan 3: Palette of Open Space Types 4: Development Review Chart 5: Street Cross Sections 6: Street Type Plan DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 4 1.0 Introduction In 2013, the City of Arden Hills hired the consultant team to create a Master Plan for the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site, to conduct an Alternative Urban Area Wide Review (AUAR), and to draft local regulations and policies to implement the Master Plan. This Master Plan will amend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in an effort to successfully integrate the TCAAP site into the rest of the City. This plan will also help ensure that appropriate development and economic growth occurs and is in line with the vision set forth by the City of Arden Hills and the owner of the property, Ramsey County. It is the goal of this project to “Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable, and a benefit to the community” (Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan, 4). This initiative will be economically and environmentally sustainable and provide for a range of uses and development types. A comprehensive community process resulted in a long-term vision for the redevelopment of this brownfield ammunitions plant site into a true mixed-use community that incorporates regional employment, shopping and dining and a variety of housing options. This document provides the regulatory tools for redevelopment consistent with the TCAAP Master Plan for this area. 1.1 Purpose and Intent The purpose of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) is to implement the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development (hereinafter, “Plan Area”) by: (a) Creating regulations that realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs and economic development; (b) Developing regulatory process that encourages quality growth and saves time in development process; and (c) Focusing on predictability for both developer and community. Therefore, the goals of the TRC are to promote and to provide a more functional and attractive community through the use of recognized urban design principles and allow property owners, applicants or developers flexibility in land use, while prescribing a higher level of detail in building design and form than in the current standards of the Arden Hills City Code (AHC). The standards in this code are not intended to stifle creativity nor over- regulate building design but rather encourage better functional building patterns and to create higher quality pedestrian environments along most streets. 1.2 Relationship to Adopted Plans (a) Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan: In addition to implementing several goals of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, the TRC specifically implements the following goals: 1. Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas, while protecting the community’s natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for future development. 2. Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 5 3. Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. 4. Develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all members of the community. 5. Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the City. 6. Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. 7. Preserve, protect and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands other significant natural features, and historic resources. DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 6 2.0 Components of the Code 2.1 The Regulating Plan The TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan map (herein known as the Regulating Plan) (Attachment 1) is hereby adopted as the official zoning map for the Plan Area. Within any area subject to the approved Regulating Plan, this TRC becomes the exclusive and mandatory regulation unless specified in Section 3.2. It shall establish the following development standards for all properties within the Plan Area: (a) Establishment of TCAAP Zoning Districts – The Plan Area is distinguished into different specialized zoning districts. Each zoning district is intended to create a distinct development pattern based on the TCAAP Master Plan for different sections within the Plan Area. Each zoning district shall establish use and building development standards including standards for building height, bulk, location, functional design and parking. The Regulating Plan classifies all lots within the Plan Area into one of the following seven (7) zoning districts: 1) Campus Commercial (CC) – The Campus Commercial Zoning District facilitates a building format that allows multiple, single tenant buildings or campuses within the northern “Thumb” site of the Plan Area. The goal is to allow for an individual plan approach for each campus or building, based on user preferences within a range of requirements. 2) Town Center (TC) – The Town Center Zoning District creates a vibrant commercial and residential environment that maximizes the potential for an outdoor experience. This district promotes walkability through allowing for housing, office, retail, restaurant, and civic uses all within close proximity of each other. 3) Office Mixed-Use (OMU) – The Office Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Retail Mixed- Use but focuses on employment and other compatible uses. This district promotes employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 4) Retail Mixed Use (RMU) – The Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District creates a flexible zone that allows and promotes a seamless transition from Office Mixed-Use but focuses on retail and compatible uses. This district promotes retail as a primary use and allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 5) Flex Office (FO) – The Flex Office Zoning District creates an opportunity for large scale development for employment and manufacturing uses that take advantage of the highway frontage and automobile access. 6) Neighborhood Transition (NT) – The Neighborhood Transition Zoning District provides for a range of residential (live-work, single family, and small and medium multi-family) transitions between the active retail and employment mixed- use districts and adjoining single-family neighborhoods. Development standards in this district emphasize smaller scale urban residential uses and establish building transition standards to adjoining neighborhoods. 7) Neighborhood (NB) – The Neighborhood Zoning District provides for a range of attached and detached single-family residential. (b) Street Designations – The Streets within TRC shall be classified in two different ways. 1) Street Cross Sections shall address vehicular lane widths, number of lanes, pedestrian accommodation, street tree requirements, on-street parking, snow DRAFT January 22, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 7 storage and parkway and median standards. These standards are laid out in Section 8.0 and Attachment 5. 2) Street Priority shall establish the phasing significance (Required or Recommended) of different street segments within the Plan Area. Refer to Section 8.0: Street Design Standards and Attachment 6 for the detailed regulations. (c) Building Frontage Standards – Building Frontage designations shall classify different block frontages based on the pedestrian priority goals of the TCAAP Master Plan on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). They shall be classified into one of three frontage designations: (i) Pedestrian Priority Frontage with the highest quality standards for pedestrian-oriented building design; (ii) Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage that balances pedestrian-oriented building design standards while accommodating some service and parking functions; and (iii) General Frontage which mainly accommodates service, utilities and parking functions. (d) Open Space Designation – Open Space within the TRC shall be categorized as Required Open Space. The detailed Open Space Standards for different open space types are included in Section 9.0 and Attachment 3 of this Code. These standards include general character, typical size, frontage requirements and typical uses. (e) Gateway Overlay Designation – The Gateway Overlay Designation indicates where additional aesthetic treatments are required to create a welcoming environment that establishes the character of TCAAP Redevelopment Area. The specific standards are included in Section 7.6 of this Code. 2.2 Development Standards: The TRC text portion of this Code enumerates the development standards with text and graphics for Zoning Districts, Frontage Types, building form, landscape, building design, signage and lighting. 2.3 Using This Document The following basic steps should be followed to determine the uses and development standards applicable on property within the Plan Area: (a) Review Table 3-1 to evaluate the applicability of the TRC based on scope of the proposed development. (b) Locate the subject property on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). (c) Identify the Zoning District in which the property is located. (d) Review the Schedule of Uses by Zoning District as listed in Table 5-1 to determine allowed uses. (e) Examine the corresponding zone standards in the Building and Site Development Standards in Section 6 to determine the applicable development standards and any Frontage standards. (f) Refer to Section 7.0 for Building Design Standards The information listed in these graphics explain where the building will sit on the lot, the limits on its physical form, the range of uses and the palette of materials that will cover it.