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APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Public inquiries/informational is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda. In addressing the Council, please state your name and address for the record, and a brief summary of the specific item being addressed to the Council. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, we ask that individuals limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation. STAFF COMMENTS Rice Creek Commons -TCAAP -Update Patrick Klaers, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Joint Development Authority Update Patrick Klaers, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Transportation Update Terry Maurer, Public Works Director MEMO.PDF APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval Of Minutes June 8, 2015, Special City Council Work Session June 15, 2015, City Council Work Session 06 -08 -15 -WS.PDF, 06 -15 -15 -WS.PDF CONSENT CALENDAR Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. Claims And Payroll Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Ashley Bertrand, Accounting Analyst MEMO.PDF County Road E -Pine Tree Drive Improvements Payment 3 John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Round Lake Road Area Improvement - Payment 8 Amended John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF 2015 Pavement Management Program - PMP - Pay Estimate 2 John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Under this Public Hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding TCAAP development. Please be sure to complete a "Request to Appear before City Council" form (available at the back table). Completed forms may be given to the City Clerk. Rice Creek Commons - TCAAP - Development Discussion Opportunity For Residents Mayor Grant MEMO.PDF NEW BUSINESS TCAAP l Approval of Resolution 2015 -037 for a CPA l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -006 to Rezone TCAAP l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -007 to Adopt the TRC l Motion to Approve Summary of Ordinance 2015 -006 and Ordinance 2015 - 007 CC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF, ATTACHMENT E.PDF, ATTACHMENT F.PDF, ATTACHMENT G.PDF, ATTACHMENT H.PDF, ATTACHMENT I.PDF, ATTACHMENT J.PDF, ATTACHMENT K.PDF, ATTACHMENT L.PDF, ATTACHMENT M.PDF, ATTACHMENT N.PDF, ATTACHMENT O.PDF, ATTACHMENT P.PDF, ATTACHMENT Q.PDF, ATTACHMENT R.PDF, ATTACHMENT S.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Accept City Administrator's Retirement Letter Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF City Administrator Recruitment Process Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Robert Woodburn Regular City Council Agenda July 13, 2015 7:00 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. 2. 3. 3.A. Documents: 3.B. Documents: 3.C. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 5. 5.A. Documents: 5.B. Documents: 5.C. Documents: 5.D. Documents: 6. 7. 7.A. Documents: 8. 8.A. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALPublic inquiries/informational is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda. In addressing the Council, please state your name and address for the record, and a brief summary of the specific item being addressed to the Council. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, we ask that individuals limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.STAFF COMMENTSRice Creek Commons -TCAAP -UpdatePatrick Klaers, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFJoint Development Authority UpdatePatrick Klaers, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFTransportation UpdateTerry Maurer, Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFAPPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval Of Minutes June 8, 2015, Special City Council Work Session June 15, 2015, City Council Work Session 06 -08 -15 -WS.PDF, 06 -15 -15 -WS.PDF CONSENT CALENDAR Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. Claims And Payroll Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Ashley Bertrand, Accounting Analyst MEMO.PDF County Road E -Pine Tree Drive Improvements Payment 3 John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF Round Lake Road Area Improvement - Payment 8 Amended John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF 2015 Pavement Management Program - PMP - Pay Estimate 2 John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Under this Public Hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding TCAAP development. Please be sure to complete a "Request to Appear before City Council" form (available at the back table). Completed forms may be given to the City Clerk. Rice Creek Commons - TCAAP - Development Discussion Opportunity For Residents Mayor Grant MEMO.PDF NEW BUSINESS TCAAP l Approval of Resolution 2015 -037 for a CPA l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -006 to Rezone TCAAP l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -007 to Adopt the TRC l Motion to Approve Summary of Ordinance 2015 -006 and Ordinance 2015 - 007 CC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF, ATTACHMENT E.PDF, ATTACHMENT F.PDF, ATTACHMENT G.PDF, ATTACHMENT H.PDF, ATTACHMENT I.PDF, ATTACHMENT J.PDF, ATTACHMENT K.PDF, ATTACHMENT L.PDF, ATTACHMENT M.PDF, ATTACHMENT N.PDF, ATTACHMENT O.PDF, ATTACHMENT P.PDF, ATTACHMENT Q.PDF, ATTACHMENT R.PDF, ATTACHMENT S.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Accept City Administrator's Retirement Letter Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF City Administrator Recruitment Process Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungRobert Woodburn Regular City Council Agenda July 13, 20157:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden 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 ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:3.B.Documents:3.C.Documents:4. 4.A. Documents: 5. 5.A. Documents: 5.B. Documents: 5.C. Documents: 5.D. Documents: 6. 7. 7.A. Documents: 8. 8.A. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALPublic inquiries/informational is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda. In addressing the Council, please state your name and address for the record, and a brief summary of the specific item being addressed to the Council. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, we ask that individuals limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.STAFF COMMENTSRice Creek Commons -TCAAP -UpdatePatrick Klaers, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFJoint Development Authority UpdatePatrick Klaers, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFTransportation UpdateTerry Maurer, Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFAPPROVAL OF MINUTESApproval Of MinutesJune 8, 2015, Special City Council Work SessionJune 15, 2015, City Council Work Session06-08 -15 -WS.PDF, 06 -15 -15 -WS.PDFCONSENT CALENDARThose items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.Claims And PayrollSue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative ServicesAshley Bertrand, Accounting AnalystMEMO.PDFCounty Road E -Pine Tree Drive Improvements Payment 3John Anderson, Assistant City EngineerMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDFRound Lake Road Area Improvement - Payment 8 AmendedJohn Anderson, Assistant City EngineerMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF2015 Pavement Management Program - PMP - Pay Estimate 2John Anderson, Assistant City EngineerMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDFPULLED CONSENT ITEMSThose items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.PUBLIC HEARINGSUnder this Public Hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding TCAAP development. Please be sure to complete a "Request to Appear before City Council" form (available at the back table). Completed forms may be given to the City Clerk. Rice Creek Commons - TCAAP - Development Discussion Opportunity For ResidentsMayor Grant MEMO.PDF NEW BUSINESS TCAAP l Approval of Resolution 2015 -037 for a CPA l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -006 to Rezone TCAAP l Approval of Ordinance 2015 -007 to Adopt the TRC l Motion to Approve Summary of Ordinance 2015 -006 and Ordinance 2015 - 007 CC MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF, ATTACHMENT E.PDF, ATTACHMENT F.PDF, ATTACHMENT G.PDF, ATTACHMENT H.PDF, ATTACHMENT I.PDF, ATTACHMENT J.PDF, ATTACHMENT K.PDF, ATTACHMENT L.PDF, ATTACHMENT M.PDF, ATTACHMENT N.PDF, ATTACHMENT O.PDF, ATTACHMENT P.PDF, ATTACHMENT Q.PDF, ATTACHMENT R.PDF, ATTACHMENT S.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS Accept City Administrator's Retirement Letter Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF City Administrator Recruitment Process Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungRobert Woodburn Regular City Council Agenda July 13, 20157:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden 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 ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:3.B.Documents:3.C.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:5.5.A.Documents:5.B.Documents:5.C.Documents:5.D.Documents:6.7.7.A.Documents: 8. 8.A. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 10. Page 1 of 1 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update The public hearing for the TRC, Rezoning, and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) was held on July 8, 2015. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the TRC, TCAAP rezoning, and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and that public hearing comments be forwarded to the City Council for further consideration on July 13, 2015. The draft TRC and CPA are posted on the City’s website with a link from the home page. STAFF COMMENTS – 3A MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 1 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Joint Development Authority Update The TCAAP Joint Development Authority meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2015, was cancelled. STAFF COMMENTS – 3B MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 1 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Transportation Update Background A brief oral update will be provided at the meeting regarding road construction/transportation in the City of Arden Hills. STAFF COMMENTS – 3C MEMORANDUM Approved: July 13, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 8, 2015 6:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the special City Council work session at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Brenda Holden (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Robert Woodburn Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; City Planner Ryan Streff; Associate Planner Matthew Bachler; and City Clerk Amy Dietl 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) Discussion Mayor Grant stated that since the City Council has given preliminary approval to the TCAAP Redevelopment Code, it is now the City’s responsibility to consider the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that this item has been prepared to provide background on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) process in preparation for the public hearing on the CPA for the TCAAP redevelopment project. The report provided in the agenda packet outlines the specific chapters of the Comprehensive Plan requiring amendments in order to reflect the changes suggested by the TCAAP Master Plan, provides a timeline for City review and approval of the CPA and TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), and discusses the Metropolitan Council review process. It was noted that the CPA requires a 4/5 vote. City Planner Streff indicated that the Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that reflects the City’s value system and creates a framework for the future by providing an overall vision for the City. As a guiding tool, the Plan provides a system for measuring progress and direction for setting priorities in key areas critical to the efficient functioning of a community, such as land use, ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 8, 2015 2 housing, transportation, and public facilities. The Comprehensive Plan is implemented through land use and development regulations, the budgeting process, and community and economic development programs. City Planner Streff reported that the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan was officially approved in September 2009. While the Plan was being prepared, the City was also engaged in a community planning process to better define how excess land on the TCAAP property should be redeveloped. Since a final plan was not approved at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the Plan only included an overall vision for the redevelopment and preliminary elements of the potential reuse plan. The intent was for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan once a final TCAAP redevelopment plan was approved so that any required data, such as future land use designations, housing densities, transportation infrastructure, and parks and open space resources, could be included in the relevant chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Streff explained that since April 2013, the City has been working on a Master Plan for the 427-acre TCAAP parcel purchased by Ramsey County. This Master Plan is comprised of three components: the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan, the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), and the Regulating Plan. The AUAR was approved by the City Council in the summer of 2014, and preliminary approval was given to the TRC and Regulating Plan on May 26, 2015. Together, these documents represent the community’s long- term vision for the TCAAP redevelopment site. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment will reflect the policies, goals, and data included in the separate components of the Master Plan as well as document the community planning process the City has undertaken over the past two years. City Planner Streff stated that on July 8th the Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold the official public hearings for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and approval of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). During the amendment process, there are sections of the Comprehensive Plan that will require updates to ensure compatibility with the TCAAP Master Plan. He reported that staff has begun work on making the necessary revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and that a redlined version of the draft updates were provided to the Council in the agenda packet. He noted that Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 9 and Appendix H will be discussed tonight. He stated that the focus of the work session on June 15th will be on the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to transportation and infrastructure (Chapters 11 and 13). Staff reviewed the proposed Code Amendment changes and discussed the CPA timeline. City Administrator Klaers commented that the wetlands did not show up on the new zoning map. City Planner Streff reported that this layer would be added back into the map. Mayor Grant requested clarification on which land use map would be moving forward. City Planner Streff discussed Attachment C and the proposed land use map that would be moving on to the Metropolitan Council for review. Councilmember Woodburn asked if the net density in Chapter 6 should be clarified. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 8, 2015 3 Community Development Director Hutmacher provided comment on the difference between gross and net density as viewed by the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Grant requested that all references to the County be altered as this was the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Those references to the County should be amended to read: “the City in cooperation with the County”. Councilmember Holmes stated that she believed that there was some confusion between NB- Neighborhood Residential and NB-Neighborhood Business within the Land Use Chapter in Section 6.4.1. The Council agreed to have the Residential designation be listed as NR. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the terms ‘energy resiliency’ and/or ‘sustainability’ be referred to in Section 6.11 of the Land Use Chapter. Mayor Grant expressed confusion with the numbers used in Section 7.4.2 for affordable housing. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that only sections directly related to TCAAP are being amended. The data that the Mayor referred to was from 2007 and is not being changed. Mayor Grant suggested that the CPA have a preamble as to why these numbers were placed in the document. He expressed concern with the number of affordable housing units listed within the CPA. He suggested that the language be amended to address the proposed sites that were projected to have affordable housing on TCAAP. He supported having affordable housing in the Neighborhood Transition Zoning District. Councilmember Holmes objected to this recommendation. She believed that affordable housing should also be located in the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. Councilmember McClung agreed with Councilmember Holmes. Councilmember Woodburn believed that the affordable housing should be spread out. Further discussion ensued regarding affordable housing. Councilmember Holden asked for additional information on how affordable housing was defined. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed how affordable housing was typically defined. Councilmember Holmes questioned where medium and high density residential could be located. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the areas where medium and high density residential could be developed on TCAAP. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 8, 2015 4 Mayor Grant recommended that the Council revisit the affordable housing issue at the next Council meeting. B. Business Retention and Expansion Proposal This item has been pulled from the agenda. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Community Development Director Hutmacher provided the Council with an update on the City’s participation in the suburban Ramsey County CDBG program. She noted that the portion of CDBG attributed to the City’s participation in the program is roughly $20,000 to $30,000 annually and was largely used for housing rehab and energy loans, of which, 10 were issued to Arden Hills homeowners in the last three years. She commented that down payment assistance was also offered to six Arden Hills’ residents. She reviewed the new requirements within the CDBG program. ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 6:59 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Amy Dietl David Grant City Clerk Mayor Approved: July 13, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 15, 2015 5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the City Council work session at 5:04 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Robert Woodburn Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; City Planner Ryan Streff; Associate Planner Matthew Bachler; and City Clerk Amy Dietl 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. TCAAP Infrastructure Funding Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that in May 2014, Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers, presented some preliminary information on the TCAAP financial issues that the City had to address. On April 13, 2015, Stacie was scheduled to update the Council on these issues and was planning to present the City TCAAP financial model based on current cost estimates for pre- development work, trunk utilities and storm water, and parks. That meeting ran long and there was not enough time for Ms. Kvilvang to give her presentation; however she has returned to provide the Council with information on the TCAAP Infrastructure. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, reviewed her April 13, 2015, TCAAP infrastructure memo with the Council. She described the costs that the City has spent to-date on TCAAP for predevelopment and noted that the amount is approximately $815,000. Further discussion ensued regarding the City financed expenses that Arden Hills would recoup upon development of the TCAAP site. Mayor Grant requested further information on the 429 assessment process. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 2 Ms. Kvilvang explained the 429 assessment process to the Council, and noted that assessments would be charged against PID’s (property identification numbers). Councilmember Holden asked if utility rates could differ between TCAAP and the remainder of Arden Hills. Ms. Kvilvang commented that this could be done to cover the City’s costs for TCAAP infrastructure and utilities. She noted that a rate study needs to be completed so that more information is available before this type of decision is made. Ms. Kvilvang discussed the expense for development of the four parks within TCAAP and estimated that this would cost the City $7 million (assuming land is dedicated). She discussed proposed park dedication fees for both commercial and residential properties. She indicated that the City would need to update their park dedication Ordinance prior to TCAAP developing. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the City was able to charge park dedication fees to commercial developments. City Attorney Jamnik stated that this is allowed by state law and is a common practice. Ms. Kvilvang recommended that a 10% park dedication fee be charged to commercial developments on TCAAP. This fee can be charged due to the fact that commercial employees will use the City’s trails and parks. The Council discussed sewer and water fees and trunk assessments. Public Works Director Maurer explained the expenses for the water tower and booster station. Ms. Kvilvang noted that the City would not be responsible for any of the storm water ponding. However, if the City wanted to pursue water feature amenities, this would be at Arden Hills’ expense. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the County has allotted $1.7 million for storm water ponding enhancements which can be used for pond edging, vertical walls, rocks, etc. He explained that the City would be responsible for owning and maintaining the storm water ponds long-term. He anticipated that the final plans would have to be developed in stages in order to have enough water for the features to function. There being no further questions from the Council, Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Kvilvang for her attendance and for the information provided to the Council. B. Planning Case 14-036 Building 2 Façade Review – Roberts Management City Planner Streff stated that on February 23, 2015, the City Council approved Planning Case 14-036 for a Master and Final PUD and CUP for the Red Fox Business Center located at 1235 Red Fox Road for the construction of two (2) multi-tenant light industrial buildings. During this meeting the Council discussed the need for additional façade treatments on the southeast elevation ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 3 (loading dock area) of Building 2 in order to preserve the view of adjacent buildings and to reduce monotony. A motion was approved to add condition #18 that states: “The Developer shall provide additional façade treatments on the south façade (loading dock area) of Building 2 similar to the north façade but not requiring use of the anodized aluminum materials”. City Planner Streff indicated that staff has been working with Roberts Management Group to ensure that the building design meets the intent of condition #18. In order to satisfy this condition, Roberts Management Group has provided a façade design that includes a horizontal sand colored band along the top edge of the building wall. Staff has reviewed this design and does not believe that the intent of the condition as approved by the City Council has been met by the proposal. He explained that Nick Roberts, Roberts Management Group, requested to speak with the Council to discuss the proposed building design and façade treatments to be used on Building 2. Councilmember Holmes requested clarification between the two proposed designs. City Planner Streff discussed the façade design plans in further detail with the Council. Nick Roberts, Roberts Management Group, thanked the Council for their time. He provided further clarification on the proposed façade treatments and colors for Building 2. He reviewed a materials board and reiterated that it was his goal to have a beautiful, high quality building. He described how the acid washing and sand blasting would impact the finish. Mayor Grant commented that the orientation of Building 2 was a concern, in addition to the east elevation of this building. The Council discussed the close proximity of Building 2 to the adjacent property. Councilmember Holden did not like the band at the top of the building. Mr. Roberts agreed stating that he believed the building was nice-looking without the additional banding. Councilmember Holmes asked if the developer could pursue a third panel color. Mr. Roberts indicated that this would increase his costs exponentially and would put further delays on his project. He explained how he would rather acid wash or sandblast the panels to create a third color along the elevation. He provided further comment on the discussions he has had with his architect. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that from a staff perspective, she believed that the one band could not be considered as “the additional façade treatments”. Mayor Grant agreed. City Administrator Klaers inquired if the project would be delayed until next year if the Council did not believe the proposed band met with the intent of the additional façade treatments. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 4 Mr. Roberts commented that each week the project was pushed back, it put him closer to winter. It was his hope that the City could provide him with direction to keep the project moving forward. Councilmember Holden asked if the blue panels were more expensive than the others. Mr. Roberts reported there was a slight upcharge for the blue panels. He requested that the Council approve of the sandblasted band around the back of the building. He believed that this would enhance the rear elevation of the building. Councilmember Holmes suggested that a second band be considered below the top band to add additional interest. Mr. Roberts stated that this could be done, but it would increase the expense of the building façade. The Council discussed additional options for the building façade. Councilmember Woodburn supported the applicant’s proposal to add the sandblasted banding. Councilmember Holmes agreed. Councilmember McClung stated that he could live with the sandblasting. He did not want to see the building delayed another year. Mayor Grant suggested that the ends of the building be slightly raised to enhance the architectural features on the building. Councilmember Holden disagreed with the applicant’s proposal. Community Development Director Hutmacher affirmed that a majority of the Council was in agreement that the sandblasted band met with the conditions of approval. C. TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment City Planner Streff stated that at the June 8, 2015, work session, the Council began discussion on the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA). Redlined versions of each updated chapter were provided to the Council. Staff noted that the Council revisions were highlighted. He explained that Kimley-Horn representatives were in attendance to discuss the CPA in further detail. Michael Lamb, Kimley Horn, provided comment on the improvements planned for transportation, infrastructure and utilities. He discussed the CPA noting that it was focused on the overall system and system impacts. The population projections were also discussed and comparisons with Met Council numbers were provided. Councilmember Holden requested further information on the pinch point on the north-south trail shown on Attachment C. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 5 Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that that the County has discussed a land swap to address the pinch point. She was uncertain if the land swap had occurred. Councilmember Holmes agreed that this issue should be addressed. She asked if TCAAP would have one or two entrances from County Road I. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the County was proposing one entrance at this time. There may be a second entrance for a trailhead, but noted that this was being handled by the County and would not connect to TCAAP (Creek Neighborhood). Councilmember Holmes suggested changing the word “higher” to “better” in the first paragraph on page 11-10 and changing the word “local” to “internal” in the last paragraph on page 11-11. Councilmember Holmes asked if the A-line BRT route would be extended or if the existing park and ride would be increased in size. She discussed Section 11.3.4 further and noted that she was in favor of removing the first red-lined sentence on page 11-13 from the paragraph. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that initial findings have been reviewed by staff and the extended BRT line was being considered by the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Grant had the same understanding that the route was being considered. It was his hope that the BRT route would be extended as it would work well in this community. Further discussion ensued regarding bus routes and mass transit issues. Mr. Lamb recommended that the sentences remain in Section 11.3.4 as this would allow TCAAP to be developed in order to be transit-ready. Councilmember McClung recommended that “with bus shelters” be removed. Councilmember Holden suggested a terminology change to “transit supportive”. Mayor Grant was in favor of this reading “transit ready”. Councilmember Holden recommended that the City’s vision be considered and reflected within the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Holmes believed that the City’s goal for future land use was discussed in Chapter 6 in Attachment D. Councilmember Holden asked if the County has clearly defined what “good paying jobs” means. City Attorney Jamnik explained that the Comprehensive Plan should not include specific metrics, but rather should be aspirational goals. He advised that the more flexible the language, the better off the City would be. The Council further discussed the City’s goals and objectives for TCAAP. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 6 City Planner Streff reviewed a section of City Code that addresses the City vision. Councilmember Holden questioned if owners of affordable housing units are able to sell their homes at market rate after living in them for a number of years. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the affordable housing standards and models. She noted that in most cases, some level of affordability has to be maintained and that it would depend on what the terms were when the home was purchased. Discussion continued regarding affordable housing units on TCAAP. Mayor Grant commented that he did not support portions of Section 7.4.2 within Chapter 7. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on how the Met Council defined affordable housing. Community Development Director Hutmacher provided the Council with definitions on how Met Council defined affordable housing and subsidies. Councilmember Holden asked if either the Met Council or the County were expecting 10% of all housing units and 20% of all owner occupied units to be affordable housing. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed general income level expectations for affordable housing. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the language regarding 50 foot lots be adjusted to read: “these lots may accommodate affordable housing”. Mayor Grant did not support the line that reads: “Additionally, certain zoning districts within the neighborhood residential land use classification could also be used for affordable housing on TCAAP”. He wanted this sentence deleted as he did not support affordable housing within the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. Councilmember McClung stated that the only way he could support this amendment would be if the words “Town Center” and “Neighborhood Transition” were not called out in the second sentence. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Holmes were in favor of the first sentence remaining and the next two sentences being eliminated. Mayor Grant explained that he would vote against the Comprehensive Plan if this were the direction the Council pursued. Councilmember Woodburn wanted to hear from each of the Councilmembers regarding this topic. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 7 City Administrator Klaers stated that it was staff’s intent to only move forward and hold a Public Hearing with a Comprehensive Plan that the Council could support. Mayor Grant suggested that the Council offer up their comments regarding this matter. Councilmember Holden did not support the County purchasing this property or the price that was paid. She did not like the current plan for the property but believed it was a good compromise after years of work on the plan. She believed that the density was too high for Arden Hills, but understood that certain requirements had to be met. She understood that affordable housing was mandatory, but was uncertain as to how it should be regulated or what was fair. She commented that she could support the Comprehensive Plan at this time. Councilmember Woodburn believed that the TCAAP development was inconsistent with the rest of Arden Hills. He thought that Arden Hills was a great community to live in and noted that he was uncertain of his feelings regarding the Comprehensive Plan. He does not agree with social engineering. Councilmember McClung addressed Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan. He reported that it was not his vision to limit where affordable housing could or could not be located on TCAAP. He wanted to see the City remain flexible on this topic going forward. He encouraged the Council to keep an open mind with broad visions as the City was uncertain of how developers would approach this site. He commented that he could support more density on this site. He was not thrilled with the framework of what was going on at TCAAP, but he was trying to make adjustments so that he could support the document. He did not support the Comprehensive Plan as presented at this time. Councilmember Holmes agreed with Councilmember McClung and believed that the TCAAP site would change and evolve as it develops. She was extremely concerned with the City more closely defining its goals and visions within the Comprehensive Plan. She did not want anyone in Arden Hills to think she would support pigeon holing affordable housing in only specific neighborhoods. Mayor Grant supported Councilmember Holden’s comments and believed that the County paid too much for the property. He feels that the City has come a long way and that the project needs to move forward. There are things the City is being pushed on by the County, such as density, in order to meet certain targets. He provided comment on the proposed density for TCAAP along with land values for both the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. He understood that the Comprehensive Plan was an aspirational document. He did not want to go into the development allowing affordable housing everywhere. He has no guarantee from the County regarding the number of affordable units that they were interested in developing or the amount of financing they were pursuing. City Attorney Jamnik provided comment on the differences between the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan documents. He believed that the small lots within the Hill and Creek neighborhoods would have high enough land values that they would not become affordable units, without additional financing or grants. He advised that the Comprehensive Plan not indicate that the City is automatically saying no to affordable housing in the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 8 Discussion ensued regarding potential development scenarios for the Hill and Creek neighborhoods. Councilmember McClung stated that he felt comfortable with the City being flexible and becoming a little different of a community than it is today. He has no problem with change. Councilmember Holmes did not believe that the Comprehensive Plan would be approved as presented. She indicated that Chapters 7 and 9 were of the most concern to her. Mayor Grant reviewed the original document language regarding affordable housing with the Council. Councilmember Holmes commented that if the Council went along with Councilmember Holden’s previous discussion, the Comprehensive Plan would be totally silent on TCAAP with regard to medium and high density zoning. Councilmember McClung could not support this recommendation. He did not believe that the Comprehensive Plan should have Section 7.4.2 called Affordable Housing, if TCAAP was not mentioned. Mayor Grant asked how many 50 foot lots were within the Creek neighborhood. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the Creek neighborhood did not have lot sizes predetermined, but rather had densities. She commented that NB-2 was zoned within the Creek which means there could be 32 lots with approximate widths at 50 feet within the Creek Neighborhood. Mayor Grant reviewed the potential number of affordable housing units that could develop on TCAAP. He indicated that 1,190 out of 1,431 could be made affordable. Councilmember McClung believed that the City would have a difficult time reaching 288 affordable units. He did not believe that the City should funnel or direct affordable housing into certain neighborhoods. Councilmember Holmes agreed. Mayor Grant discussed how the City currently defines affordable within City Code and requested staff read the code language aloud for the Council. City Planner Streff read the language aloud for the Council, noting that the City has allocated medium density residential, high density residential, and mixed residential for affordable housing. Mayor Grant asked what staff’s rationale was for the original draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the intention was not to restrict affordable housing to only certain neighborhoods. For example, if a land trust wanted to come in and had enough money, affordable units could be built in any neighborhood. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 9 Mayor Grant stated that he was struggling with the fact that the City may not have the final say on future developments given that the JDA would be reviewing these matters. City Attorney Jamnik discussed how the Comprehensive Plan would be used to justify the appropriateness of an affordable housing development within TCAAP. He reported that language within the Zoning Ordinance was also important. He explained that additional language or wordsmithing could be done to address affordable housing. Another option would be for the Comprehensive Plan to be silent on the issue. Mayor Grant summarized the changes discussed this evening. He suggested “meant” be changed to “may” as previously discussed by the Council. He recommended that the second and third sentences regarding affordable housing be deleted. In addition, the first sentence should refer to TCAAP. The Council concurred with the Mayor’s suggestions. Councilmember Holmes requested that staff review Appendix H and change all references to NB-1, NB-2 and NB-3 to Neighborhood Residential. She believed this would reduce confusion in the future. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the differences between the zoning designations and future land use map. She commented that staff could make a change if directed by the Council. Mayor Grant stated that he believed that the Comprehensive Plan should move forward with the amendments discussed by the Council this evening. City Administrator Klaers discussed the review and Public Hearing process. Mayor Grant supported the Public Hearing proceed to the Planning Commission on July 8th. The Council was in agreement. D. 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) The Council agreed to discuss this at the July work session. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holmes stated that on Wednesday, June 17th the Planning Commission was holding a special work session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Since she is unavailable, she requested that a Councilmember attend this meeting. Councilmember Woodburn reported that he could attend the meeting. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 10 ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 9:11 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Amy Dietl David Grant City Clerk Mayor Page 1 of 1 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Ashley Bertrand, Accounting Analyst SUBJECT: Claims & Payroll Requested Action: 1. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item – Claims and Payroll Supporting Documents: Payroll 2015 Payroll #14 .................................................................................... $ 108,009.30 Total Payroll $ 108,009.30 Accounts Payable Claims Through 07/10/2015 Paid Claims (Check No 44763-Check No 44820) ................................. $ 78,543.03 Paid Claims (Check No 44821-Check No 44822) ................................. $ 476,996.51 Total Accounts Payable $ 555,539.54 Total Claims $ 663,548.84 CONSENT ITEM - 5A MEMORANDUM CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PAYROLL # 14 CHECKS DATED: 07/03/15 Biweekly: 06/13/15 - 06/26/15 EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS AMT.Payment Method FIT 7,171.13 EFT SIT 2,915.94 EFT FICA Oasdi 4,698.31 EFT FICA Medicare 1,098.80 EFT TOTAL TAXES 15,884.18 Health Premium 2,267.16 A/P Check* Dental Premium A/P Check* FSA Health Care Reimb. 275.00 A/P Check* FSA Dependent Care Reimb. 370.83 A/P Check* TOTAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING 2,912.99 HSA Health Saving 841.24 Health Care Savings Plan EFT Health Care Savings Plan-2% 273.92 EFT Health Care Savings Plan-4% 166.28 EFT TOTAL HEALTH SAVINGS 1,281.44 PERA 4,142.32 EFT ICMA 2,256.14 EFT Central Pension Fund-Union 614.40 A/P Check* MN State Retirement System 342.85 EFT TOTAL RETIREMENT 7,355.71 IUOE 49 Dues (Union) 132.00 A/P Check* LTD/STD Insurance 1,527.40 A/P Check* PERA Life Insurance 32.00 A/P Check* CITY BENEFIT 4,698.31 1,098.80 5,797.11 14,382.16 1,194.66 15,576.82 2,093.54 2,093.54 4,779.60 268.56 5,048.16 PERA Life Insurance 32.00 A/P Check Life/Addl/Dep Life 126.15 A/P Check* Public Employee Long Term Care 93.72 A/P Check* UNUM 42.55 A/P Check* AFLAC 237.92 EFT Avesis-Vision Care 5.43 A/P Check* TOTAL VOLUNTARY 2,197.17 Total Employee Deductions 29,631.49 Net Payroll 544.54 Direct Deposit 49,767.27 EFT Gross Payroll Tie-Out 79,943.30 STD/LTD Gross - Up 0.00 Plus City Paid Benefit 28,610.54 ICMA Benefit Held 0.00 TOTAL PAYROLL COST 108,009.30 FICA TIE-OUT Gross Payroll 79,943.30 Less Total FSA 2,912.99 Plus Employer Match ICMA 0.00 Plus ICMA Benefit Held 0.00 Net P/R Subject to FICA 77,030.31 FICA Oasdi @ 6.20% 4,698.31 FICA Medicare @ 1.45% 1,098.80 Note: Federal and State Payroll Tax obligations are satisfied by means of utilizing the "Taxtel" Electronic Tax Deposit Service. Trans- fers are typically made two business days after the payroll date. * A/P Checks can be found on the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Check Approval report. Checks may be paid this week or the following week. 94.91 94.91 Accounts Payable User: Printed: ashley.bertrand 7/9/2015 8:26 AM Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 0192 Grainger, Inc 07/01/2015ACH 9757130084 PW Parts PW Parts 10.66 10.66Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0192: 0285 Xcel Energy 07/01/2015ACH April 2015 Utility Bill April 2015 Utility Bill 63.37 63.37Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0285: 0382 ICMA Retirement Trust - 106944 07/01/2015ACH PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employer Percent 401PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employer Percent 401 268.56 PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee Percent 401PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee Percent 401 232.75 501.31Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0382: 0387 ICMA Retirement Trust- #302482 07/01/2015ACH PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee PercentPR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee Percent 555.31 PR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee DeductionPR Batch 00100.07.2015 ICMA Employee Deduction 1,468.08 2,023.39Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0387: 0431 Royal Concrete Pipe, Inc.07/01/2015ACH 164776 Suraface Water Management Repair Suraface Water Management Repair 2,928.00 2,928.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0431: 0453 Continental Research Corp.07/01/2015ACH 421610-CRC-1 PW Parts PW Parts 875.00 875.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0453: 0706 Certified Laboratories 07/01/2015ACH 1950621 PW Parts PW Parts 380.75 380.75Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0706: 0750 Verizon Wireless 07/01/2015ACH 9746923542 May/June 2015 Phone Bill May/June 2015 Phone Bill 120.06 9747137402 May/June 2015 Phone Bill May/June 2015 Phone Bill 924.51 1,044.57Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0750: 1363 Water Conservation Service, Inc.07/01/2015ACH 6104 June 2015 Leak Locates June 2015 Leak Locates 258.63 258.63Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1363: JOHC Johnson Controls 07/01/2015ACH 1-22277646526 City Hall Repair City Hall Repair 417.50 Page 1AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 417.50Total for this ACH Check for Vendor JOHC: LACI Sports Unlimited 07/01/2015ACH 06182015-0615 June 2015 Skatestart Class June 2015 Skatestart Class 395.00 06182015-06152 June 2015 Pickleball Clinic June 2015 Pickleball Clinic 75.00 470.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor LACI: 5651 Centurytel, Inc.07/01/201544824 2015-00600 ROW Permit 2015-00600 Refund ROW Permit 2015-00600 Refund 184.00 2015-00600 ROW Permit 2015-00600 Refund ROW Permit 2015-00600 Refund 1,000.00 1,184.00Total for Check Number 44824: 1033 Comcast 07/01/201544825 44271-0615 June 2015 TV Services June 2015 TV Services 8.41 8.41Total for Check Number 44825: 1032 Commercial Asphalt Co.07/01/201544826 150615 June 2015 Asphalt Expense June 2015 Asphalt Expense 2,687.66 2,687.66Total for Check Number 44826: 6694 Gopher Sport 07/01/201544827 8973898 Parks & Rec Supplies Parks & Rec Supplies 1,634.47 8973898 Parks & Rec Supplies Parks & Rec Supplies 608.90 2,243.37Total for Check Number 44827: IDAI Ideal Advertising, Inc 07/01/201544828 38809 PW Seasonal TShirts PW Seasonal TShirts 780.00 780.00Total for Check Number 44828: 1302 Meyer Contract Inc.07/01/201544829 2015-00372 2015-00372 Hydrant Meter Return 2015-00372 Hydrant Meter Return 1,200.00 1,200.00Total for Check Number 44829: COMT Minnesota Department of Transportation 07/01/201544830 P00004464 Round Lakes Road Testing Round Lakes Road Testing 967.81 967.81Total for Check Number 44830: 0155 Office of MN IT Services 07/01/201544831 W15050679 May 2015 Phone Bill May 2015 Phone Bill 716.38 716.38Total for Check Number 44831: 7025 On Site Sanitation 07/01/201544832 33543 July 2015 Restroom Rental July 2015 Restroom Rental 460.00 460.00Total for Check Number 44832: 4445 Pioneer Rim and Wheel Co.07/01/201544833 1-294077 PW Parts PW Parts 208.56 208.56Total for Check Number 44833: 6225 Sand Creek Group LTD 07/01/201544834 93382 2015 EAP Admin Fee 2015 EAP Admin Fee 2,400.00 Page 2AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 2,400.00Total for Check Number 44834: 0327 Staples Business Advantage 07/01/201544835 3267130610 Office Supplies Office Supplies 291.68 3267754723 Office Supplies Office Supplies 39.89 331.57Total for Check Number 44835: 1425 Street Smart Rental 07/01/201544836 150999 PW Parts PW Parts 1,877.00 151200 PW Parts PW Parts 897.80 2,774.80Total for Check Number 44836: 1292 T-Mobile USA, Inc 07/01/201544837 2015-00108 ROW #2015-00108 Refund ROW #2015-00108 Refund 1,000.00 1,000.00Total for Check Number 44837: 25,935.74Total for 7/1/2015: 0602 US BANK 07/07/2015ACH Arvidson-050615 May-June 2015-Sewer Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 11.55 Dietl-050615 May-June 2015-Credit will be reversed on 07.12.15 statement.May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -290.00 Freyberg-050615 May-June 2015-Freyberger Clothing May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 100.95 Frid-050615 May-June 2015-Frid Clothing May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 29.95 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-PW BBQ May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 39.84 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 93.90 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 36.89 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 22.46 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Playgrounds May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 343.03 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Youth Baseball & TBall Bats May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 135.29 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-PW BBQ May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 21.46 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 105.21 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Equipment May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 89.70 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Equipment May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 64.20 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec City Hall Flowers May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 38.50 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-PW BBQ May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 5.89 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Playground Markers & Chalk May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 88.98 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Playground Paint May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 94.24 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Rec Staff Training May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 64.31 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-Playgrounds May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 104.42 Grant-050615 May-June 2015-City Hall Pop & Water May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 96.10 Iverson-050615 May-June 2015-Training GFOA May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 22.05 Iverson-050615 May-June 2015-EcoEnvelopes May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 382.87 Iverson-050615 May-June 2015-Personnel Recruitment May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 45.98 Iverson-050615 May-June 2015-Training GFOA May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 1,339.80 Iverson-050615 May-June 2015-Training GFOA May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 28.29 Mikacevi-050615 May-June 2015-Arvidson Clothing May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 36.87 Mooney-050615 May-June 2015-PW Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 66.00 Mooney-050615 May-June 2015-PW Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 583.68 Mooney-050615 May-June 2015-PW Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 57.52 Mooney-050615 May-June 2015-Vehicle #401 Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 129.43 Mooney-050615 May-June 2015-Parks Supplies May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 182.83 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -27.09 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -14.96 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -43.36 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -0.34 Page 3AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -4.49 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -6.53 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -49.64 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -0.40 Rebate-050615 May-June 2015-Rebate Allocation May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses -2.22 Scherbel-050615 May-June 2015Training May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 130.00 Scherbel-050615 May-June 2015-Car Wash May-June 2015 Credit Card Expenses 9.63 4,162.79Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0602: 4,162.79Total for 7/7/2015: 0192 Grainger, Inc 07/09/2015ACH 9765254769 PW Parts PW Parts 34.65 9765254777 PW Parts PW Parts 206.28 9767515746 Playground Paint Playground Paint 23.38 264.31Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0192: 0220 Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry 07/09/2015ACH 22667123005 Q2 2015 Building Surcharge Report Q2 2015 Building Surcharge Report 7,329.71 7,329.71Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0220: 0285 Xcel Energy 07/09/2015ACH 461146333 May 2015 Electric Utility Bill May 2015 Electric Utility Bill 1,788.82 1,788.82Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0285: 1001 Sprint/Nextel Communications 07/09/2015ACH 196110738-025 May/June 2015 Cell Phone Charges May/June 2015 Cell Phone Charges 169.04 169.04Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1001: 1041 Aaron Thelen 07/09/2015ACH 07012015-AT June 2015 Mileage Reimbursement June 2015 Mileage Reimbursement 69.44 69.44Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1041: 1110 Pitney Bowes 07/09/2015ACH 06232015-PB June 2015 Postage June 2015 Postage 608.26 06232015-PB June 2015 Postage June 2015 Postage 1,019.99 06232015-PB June 2015 Postage June 2015 Postage 547.43 2,175.68Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1110: 2112 Bertrand, Ashley 07/09/2015ACH 07072015-AB Summer 2015 Tuition Reimbursement Summer 2015 Tuition Reimbursement 932.10 932.10Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2112: 2249 Terry Maurer 07/09/2015ACH 07082015-TM June 2015 Expense Report June 2015 Expense Report 5.18 07082015-TM June 2015 Expense Report June 2015 Expense Report 63.84 07082015-TM June 2015 Expense Report June 2015 Expense Report 5.99 07082015-TM June 2015 Expense Report June 2015 Expense Report 9.78 84.79Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2249: 4889 Community Footworks 07/09/2015ACH 07012015-CF July 2015 Foot Clinic July 2015 Foot Clinic 285.60 Page 4AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 285.60Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4889: 6349 Mary Nosek 07/09/2015ACH 15-010 June 2015 AH Notes June 2015 AH Notes 160.00 160.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 6349: 7501 Kelly & Lemmons, P.A.07/09/2015ACH 42752 May 2015 Prosecution May 2015 Prosecution 3,052.41 42952 June 2015 Prosecution June 2015 Prosecution 3,566.33 6,618.74Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 7501: LACI Sports Unlimited 07/09/2015ACH 06152015-Cheer 2015 Cheer Camp 2015 Cheer Camp 256.00 256.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor LACI: 0243 Metropolitan Council-Waste Water 07/09/2015ACH 0001046114 August 2015 Wastewater Service Charges August 2015 Wastewater Service Charges 57,579.25 57,579.25Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0243: 7506 Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, LLC 07/09/2015ACH 07062015-SAC Over Charge on SAC Over Charge on SAC 4,725.00 07062015-SAC Over Charge on SAC Over Charge on SAC 4,725.00 07062015-SAC Over Charge on SAC Over Charge on SAC 22,365.00 31,815.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 7506: ALSP A & L Superior Quality Sod 07/09/201544838 7442 Watermain Repair Watermain Repair 38.40 38.40Total for Check Number 44838: 0131 Beisswenger's How-To Store 07/09/201544839 605664 PW Parts PW Parts 2.99 606323 Parks Supplies PW Parts 4.09 609730 PW Parts PW Parts 73.52 80.60Total for Check Number 44839: CPF1 Central Pension Fund 07/09/201544840 06302015-CPF June 2015 Contributions June 2015 Contributions 1,228.80 1,228.80Total for Check Number 44840: 1032 Commercial Asphalt Co.07/09/201544841 150630 June (2) 2015 Asphalt Expense June (2) 2015 Asphalt Expense 3,346.50 3,346.50Total for Check Number 44841: 0337 D-Rock Center Landscape Supply 07/09/201544842 2948 Gateway Sign Gateway Sign 47.00 2952 Parks Supplies Parks Supplies 111.00 158.00Total for Check Number 44842: 1785 EcoEnvelopes 07/09/201544843 07092015-Eco July 2015 Postage July 2015 Postage 329.66 07092015-Eco July 2015 Postage July 2015 Postage 329.67 07092015-Eco July 2015 Postage July 2015 Postage 329.67 Page 5AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 989.00Total for Check Number 44843: 0339 Ferguson Waterworks 2516 07/09/201544844 0143271 PW Water Supplies PW Water Supplies 233.11 233.11Total for Check Number 44844: 7043 Fourth Dimension Signs 07/09/201544845 2640 Gateway Sign Gateway Sign 5,015.00 5,015.00Total for Check Number 44845: HOLDB Brenda Holden 07/09/201544846 06302015-BH June 2015 Expense Report Reimbursement June 2015 Expense Report Reimbursement 167.10 167.10Total for Check Number 44846: 1111 Fran Holmes 07/09/201544847 06302015-FH June 2015 Expense Reimbursement June 2015 Expense Reimbursement 38.59 38.59Total for Check Number 44847: 0447 I.U.O.E Local 49 Benefit Fund-Insurance 07/09/201544848 07152015-IUOE August 2015 PW Benefits August 2015 PW Benefits 1,200.00 1,200.00Total for Check Number 44848: 0214 LTG Power Equipment 07/09/201544849 173634 PW Parts PW Parts -1,000.00 181509 PW Parts PW Parts 54.47 183100 PW Parts PW Parts 375.03 183192 PW Parts PW Parts 10.45 185806 PW Parts PW Parts 151.89 185811 PW Parts PW Parts 11.88 189829 PW Vehicle #451 & #452 Parts PW Parts 500.04 190582 PW Vehicle #451 Parts PW Parts 87.51 191.27Total for Check Number 44849: 0257 Minnesota Dept. of Health 07/09/201544850 05182015-MDH Q2 2015 Water Connection Service Fee Q2 2015 Water Connection Service Fee 4,148.31 4,148.31Total for Check Number 44850: 5610 Minnesota Rural Water Association 07/09/201544851 06242015-MRWA 2015 MRWA Training-Mikacevich/Nowlan 2015 MRWA Training-Mikacevich/Nowlan 250.00 06252015-MRWA 2015 MRWA Dues 2015 MRWA Dues 250.00 500.00Total for Check Number 44851: 6074 Norsk Concrete Construction, Inc.07/09/201544852 06112015-NC Curb Repair Curb Repair 1,190.00 1,190.00Total for Check Number 44852: 0811 Ramsey County 07/09/201544853 EMCOM-004290 June 2015 Fleet Support Fee June 2015 Fleet Support Fee 24.96 EMCOM-004341 June 2015 911 Dispatch June 2015 911 Dispatch 4,798.50 EMCOM-004356 June 2015 CAD Services June 2015 CAD Services 895.50 5,718.96Total for Check Number 44853: Page 6AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 1387 Standard Insurance Company 07/09/201544854 147490-0715 July 2015 LTD/STD/Life Insurance July 2015 LTD/STD/Life Insurance 2,303.02 2,303.02Total for Check Number 44854: 0327 Staples Business Advantage 07/09/201544855 3268706254 Office Supplies Office Supplies 206.82 206.82Total for Check Number 44855: 0576 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 07/09/201544856 M21385 5/26, 6/8 CC Mtgs, 6/1 JDA 5/26, 6/8 CC Mtgs, 6/1 JDA 133.00 M21385 5/26, 6/8 CC Mtgs, 6/1 JDA 5/26, 6/8 CC Mtgs, 6/1 JDA 523.00 656.00Total for Check Number 44856: 3099 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc.-Little Canada 07/09/201544857 A14682 PW Parts PW Parts 55.29 E17123 PW Rental Charge PW Rental Charge 357.50 412.79Total for Check Number 44857: 9075 Vinco, Inc 07/09/201544858 23315 Water Tower Repair Water Tower Repair 488.00 488.00Total for Check Number 44858: 0447 I.U.O.E Local 49 Benefit Fund-Insurance 07/09/201544859 07.15.2015-IUOE August 2015 PW Benefits August 2015 PW Benefits 8,480.00 8,480.00Total for Check Number 44859: 0495 Lake Johanna Fire Department Inc.07/09/201544860 507 2nd Payment: 2015 Contract 2nd Payment: 2015 Contract 229,589.34 229,589.34Total for Check Number 44860: 0242 Met Council Environ. Service-SAC 07/09/201544861 07062015-MCSAC June 2015 SAC Payment June 2015 SAC Payment 59,043.60 59,043.60Total for Check Number 44861: 0811 Ramsey County 07/09/201544862 SHRFL-001413 July 2015 RC Sheriff July 2015 RC Sheriff 90,489.32 90,489.32Total for Check Number 44862: 525,441.01Total for 7/9/2015: Report Total (65 checks): 555,539.54 Page 7AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (7/9/2015 8:26 AM) Page 1 of 1 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director SUBJECT: County Road E/Pine Tree Drive Improvements Payment #3 Requested Action Approve Payment #3 to Park Construction, Inc., in the amount of $286,905.10 for the County Road E/Pine Tree Drive Improvements. Background The City Council awarded the County Road E/Pine Tree Drive Improvements to Park Construction, Inc., on February 9, 2015, in the amount of $1,349,913.06. Discussion This third pay request is primarily for removal and reconstruction of the north side curb and gutter and the preparation of the dual left turn lanes at Lexington Avenue . The pay request is in the amount of $286,905.10 after retainage of $15,100.27. Financial Implications Approximately eighty-seven percent of the construction cost is being funded by Ramsey County through a Cooperative Agreement. The remaining construction cost is being funded by Municipal State Aid funds and assessments to the benefitted properties. Attachments Attachment A: Payment Estimate #3 CONSENT ITEM – 5B MEMORANDUM PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE#3 FROM:May 23,2015 TO:June 26,2015 CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION CO. ADDRESS:1481 81st AVENUE NE,SPRING LAKE PARK,MN 55432 OWNER:CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PROJECT:COUNTY ROAD E IMPROVEMENTS SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT ORIGINAL:July 31,2015 ORIGINAL: $ 1,349,913.06 REVISED: REVISED: ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT CITY. UNIT PRICE CITY.TOTAL PRICE CITY. TOTAL PRICE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM 1.00 $60,000.00 0.25 15,000.00 0.75 45,000.00 2 2101.502 CLEARING TREE 7.00 $505.00 0.00 0.00 16.00 8,080.00 3 2101.507 GRUBBING TREE 7.00 $202.00 0.00 0.00 16.00 3,232.00 4 2104.501 REMOVE PIPE DRAIN LIN FT 70.00 5.65 24.00 135.60 24.00 135.60 5 2104.501 REMOVE SEWER PIPE STORM LIN FT 16.00 18.00 18.00 324.00 18.00 324.00 6 2104.501 REMOVE CURB&GUTTER LIN FT 2,797.00 6.55 1,915.00 12,543.25 1,915.00 12,543.25 7 2104.503 REMOVE BITUMINOUS WALK SO FT 478.00 4.05 0.00 0.00 400.00 1,620.00 8 2104.503 REMOVE CONCRETE WALK SO FT 6,548.00 1.25 2,211.00 2,763.75 2,211.00 2,763.75 9 2104.503 REMOVE CONCRETE NOSE SO FT 444.00 4.30 0.00 0.00 444.00 1,909.20 10 2104.503 REMOVE CONCRETE MEDIAN SO FT 4,155.00 1.60 0.00 0.00 41155.00 6,648.001 11 2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SO YD 289.00 15.10 6.00 90.60 6.00 90.60 12 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SO YD 498.00 7.65 345.00 2,639.25 345.00 2,639.25 13 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SO YD 1,988.00 9.50 1,988.00 18,886.00 1,988.00 18,886.00 14 2104.509 REMOVE LIGHT UNIT EACH 16.00 $345.00 16.00 5,520.00 16.00 5,520.00 15 2104.509 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 3.00 $348.00 3.00 1,044.00 3.00 1,044.001 16 2104.509 REMOVE LIGHT FOUNDATION EACH 16.00 $454.00 6.00 2,724.00 1 6. 00r$ 2724$ .00 17 2104.509 REMOVE SIGN TYPE C EACH 20.00 40.40 0.00 0.00 20.00 808.00 18 2104.509 REMOVE MARKER EACH 5.00 35.40 0.00 0.00 5.00 177.00 19 2104.513 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT FULL DEPTH LIN FT 820.00 3.55 1,124.00 3,990.20 1,124.00 3,990.20 20 2104.523 SALVAGE HYDRANT EACH 1.00 $283.00 1.00 283.00 1.00 283.00 21 2104.523 SALVAGE SIGN EACH 14.00 40.40 0.00 0.00 14.00 565.60 22 2104.523 SALVAGE DELINEATORS&MARKERS EACH 6.00 35.40 0.00 0.00 6.00 212.40 23 2104.601 REMOVE CABLES LUMP SUM 1.00 $1,590.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24 2104.601 RELOCATE SPRINKLER SYSTEM A LUMP SUM 1.00 $4,490.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25 2104.601 RELOCATE SPRINKLER SYSTEM B LUMP SUM 1.00 $4,490.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26 2104.603 REMOVE AND REPLACE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT LIN FT 230.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27 2106.607 EXCAVATION-COMMON P CU YD 1,864.00 22.70 1,864.00 42,312.80 1,864.00 42312.80 28 2106.607 COMMON EMBANKMENT CV P CU YD 25.00 68.70 25.00 1,717.50 25.00 1,717.501 29 2106.607 SELECT GRANULAR EMBANKMENT CV P CU YD 598.00 37.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30 1 2123.610 STREET SWEEPER WITH PICKUP BROOM HOUR 10.00 $126.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31 1 2211.503 AGGREGATE BASE CV CLASS 5 P CU YD 1,319.00 30.40 1,266.11 38,489.74 1,266.11 38,489.74 32 2231.604 BITUMINOUS PATCH SPECIAL SO YD 427.00 59.90 400.00 23,960.00 1,033.00 61,876.70 33 2232.501 MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE 2.0" SO YD 18,204.00 1.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE 4,C TON 2,860.00 84.30 30.72 2,589.70 30.72 2,589.70 35 2360.502 TYPE SP 12.5 NON-WEARING COURSE MIXTURE 4,6 TON 317.00 77.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36 2411.618 MODULAR BLOCK RETAINING WALL SO FT 580.00 23.80 600.00 14,280.00 600.00 14,280.0 37 2502.521 6"PE NON PERF PIPE DRAIN LIN FT 74.00 18.70 68.00 1,271.60 68.00 1,271.60 38 2503.511 15"RC PIPE SEWER CLASS V LIN FT 22.00 64.70 31.00 2,005.70 31.00 2,005.70 39 2503.511 18"RC PIPE SEWER CLASS V LIN FT 8.00 68.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EACH 3.00 $1,000.00 3.00 3,000.00 3.00 3,000.00 41 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EACH 1.00 $1,490.00 1.00 1,490.00 1.00 1,490.00 42 2504.602 INSTALL HYDRANT EACH 1.00 $5,120.001 1.00 5,120.00 1.00 5,120.00 ITEM I THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE 43 2504.602 ADJUST GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH 2.00 96.40 1.00 96.40 1.00 96.40 44 2504.603 6"WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 LIN FT 10.00 93.40 33.00 3,082.20 33.00 3,082.20 45 2504.608 WATERMAIN FITTINGS POUND 152.00 4.45 102.00 453.90 102.00 453.90 46 2506.501 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN G OR H LIN FT 3.30 $533.00 3.30 1,758.90 3.30 1,758.90 47 2506.501 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 48-4020 LIN FT 4.60 $548.00 4.60 2,520.80 4.60 2,520.80 48 2506.516 CASTING ASSEMBLY EACH 2.00 $725.00 1.00 725.00 1.00 725.00 49 2506.522 ADJUST FRAME&RING CASTING EACH 3.00 $245.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50 2506.602 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPECIAL EACH 2001.1,990.00 2.00 3,980.00 2.00 3,980.00 51 2521.501 4"CONCRETE WALK SQ FT 15,126.00 3.10 2,987.00 9,259.70 2,987.00 9,259.70 52 2521.501 5'CONCRETE WALK SPECIAL SQ FT 2,624.00 7.95 177.00 1,407.15 177.00 1,407.15 53 2521.501 6"CONCRETE WALK SQ FT 1,811.00 4.90 512.25 2,510.03 809.75 3,967.78 54 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER DESIGN 8624 LIN FT 2,719.00 17.40 1,952.00 33,964.80 1,952.00 33,964.80 55 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER DESIGN 8624 SPECIAL LIN FT 1,346.00 18.00 829.50 14,931.00 1,662.50 29,925.00 56 2531.502 CONCRETE CURB DESIGN V6 LIN FT 24.00 37.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 57 2531.507 8"CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT HIGH EARL SO YD 857.00 56.00 218.00 12,208.00 218.00 12,208.00 58 2531.604 8"CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER SQ YD 8.00 $104.00 25.70 2,672.80 25.70 2,672.80 59 2531.618 ITRUNCATED DOMES SQ FT 218.00 39.00 24.00 936.00 24.00 936.00 60 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM 1.00 $11,500.00 0.05 575.00 0.30 3,450.00 61 2563.601 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS CONTROL LUMP SUM 1.00 $2,420.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 62 2563.602 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER TEMPORARY EACH 142.00 1.45 142.00 205.90 142.00 205.90 63 2563.602 TUBE DELINEATOR EACH 14.00 34.30 19.00 651.70 19.00 651.70 64 2564.531 SIGN PANEL TYPE C SQ FT 153.25 42.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 65 2564.552 HAZARD MARKER X4-2 EACH 3.00 50.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 66 2564.554 SNOW PLOW MARKER X4-5 EACH 2.00 50.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 67 2564.602 INSTALLSIGN EACH 14.00 $298.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 68 2564.602 INSTALL MARKER EACH 6.00 35.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 69 2565.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL INTERCONNECTION LUMP SUM 1.00 $30,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 70 2565.616 REVISE SIGNAL SYSTEM A SYS 1.00 $125300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 71 2565.616 REVISE SIGNAL SYSTEM B SYS 1.00 $247,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 72 2565.616 TEMPORARY SIGNAL SYSTEM B LUMP SUM 1.00 $13,700.00 0.30 4,110.00 0.30 4,!10-004110.00 73 2571.502 DECIDUOUS TREE 2.5"CAL B&B TREE 56.00 $384.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 74 2572.502 CLEAN ROOT CUTTING LIN FT 255.00 10.10 10.00 101.00 10.00 101.00 75 2573.502 SILT FENCE,TYPE MS LIN FT 590.00 2.60 555.00 1,443.00 555.00 1,443.00 76 2573.530 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EACH 12.00 $121.00 0.00 0.00 13.00 1,573.00 77 2574.525 COMMON TOPSOIL BORROW CU YD 200.00 44.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 78 2575.505 SODDING TYPE SALT TOLERANT SO YD 4,735.00 4.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 79 2575.570 RAPID STABILIZATION METHOD 2 ACRE 1.20 $1,030.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 80 2581.501 REMOVABLE PREFORMED PAVEMENT MARKING TAPE LIN FT 2,872.00 1.25 872.00 1,090.00 2,872.00 3,590.00 81 2582.501 PAVEMENT MESSAGE LEFT ARROW EPDXY EACH 29.00 $106.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 82 2582.501 IPAVEMENT MESSAGE RIGHT ARROW EPDXY EACH 3.00 $106.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 83 2582.501 PAVEMENT MESSAGE(ONLY)EPDXY EACH 2.00 $206.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE WHITE-PAINT LIN FT 2,000.00 0.24 1,270.00 304.80 2,000.00 480.00 85 2582.502 4"BROKEN LINE WHITE-PAINT LIN FT 356.001 0.24 0.00 0.00 356.00 85.44 86 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE YELLOW-PAINT LIN FT 2,550.00 0.24 0.00 0.00 2,550.00 612.00 87 2582.502 4"DOUBLE SOLID LINE YELLOW-PAINT LIN FT 1,780.00 0.47 1,780.00 836.60 1,780.00 836.60 88 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE WHITE-EPDXY LIN FT 5,692.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 89 2582.502 8"SOLID LINE WHITE-EPDXY LIN FT 216.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90 2582.502 12"SOLID LIVE WHITE-EPDXY ILIN FT 1 28.00 5.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 91 2582.502 4"BROKEN LINE WHITE-EPDXY LIN FT 780.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 92 1 2582.502 8"DOTTED LINE WHITE-EPDXY LIN FT 39.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 z ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE 93 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE YELLOW-EPDXY LIN FT 4215.0 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 94 2582.502 12"SOLID LINE YELLOW-EPDXY LIN FT 44.00 4.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 95 2582.502 4"BROKEN LINE YELLOW-EPDXY LIN FT 580.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 96 2582.502 4"DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW-EPDXY LIN FT 423.00 0.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 97 2582.503 CROSSWALK MARKING-EPDXY SO FT 1,185.00 5.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET-TOTAL 302,005.37 417,446.66 BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET 302,005.37 417,446.66 TOTAL BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD 302,005.37 TOTAL BID SUMMARY TO DATE 417,446.66 TOTAL THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE AMOUNT EARNED 302,005.37 417,446.66 AMOUNT RETAINED 15,100.27 20,872.33 MATERIAL ON SITE 0.00 138,475.54 MATERIAL DEDUCT. 0.00 0.00 PREVIOUS PAYMENTS 248,144.77 AMOUNT DUE 286,905.10 286,905.10 3 I hereby certify that all items and amounts shown by this pay estimate are correct for the work completed to date. CONTRACTOR: PARK CONSTRUCTION CO. BY: TITLE: DATE: Based on the ENGINEER'S on-site inspections as an experienced and qualified design professional and on review of application for payment and the accompanying data and schedules,the ENGINEER has determined,to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the quantities shown by this estimate are correct and that,based on such inspections and review,that the work has progressed to the point indicated(subject to an evaluation of such work as a functioning Project upon Substantial Completion,to the results of any subsequent tests required by the Contract Documents, and to any qualifications stated in his recommendation),and that payment of the amount recommended is due Contractor(s); but by recommending any payment,the ENGINEER will not thereby be deemed to have reviewed the means, methods, sequences,techniques, or procedures of construction or safety precautions or programs incident thereto or that the ENGINEER has made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the monies paid on account of the Contract Price, or that title to any of the work, materials, or equipment has passed to the Owner free and clear of any lien,claims, security interests or encumbrances, or that the Contractor(s)have completed their work exactly in accordance with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER: ELFERING &ASSOCIATES BY: TITLE: DATE: Approved by Owner CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA BY: TITLE: DATE: F.ND-xls Page 1 of 2 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Round Lake Road Area Improvement - Payment #8 (Amended) Requested Action Approve Payment #8 (Amended) to Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $408,743.32 for the Round Lake Road Area Improvement. There was a Partial Pay Estimate #8 approved for payment in June; however, an error in the pay estimate was discovered prior to payment. It was decided with the Contractor’s input to void the June payment (it was not paid) and simply run an amended Payment #8 for July consideration by the Council. Background The City Council awarded the Round Lake Road Area Improvement to Meyer Contracting, Inc., on May 12, 2014, in the amount of $1,766,605.41. Discussion This eighth pay request includes work through June 26, 2015. Five percent is being withheld from the work completed according to the contract documents. The payment is in the amount of $408,743.32. Major items of work for this payment are: concrete curb and gutter bituminous base and wear trail construction CONSENT ITEM – 5C MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 Financial Implications The following breakdown shows the funding sources and the amounts for Payment #8 (Amended) Funding Source Amount Municipal State Aid/TIF $280,397.92 Surface Water Management $ 63,763.96 Water Utility Fund $ 64,581.44 Total $408,743.32 Attachments Attachment A: Payment Estimate #8 (Amended) PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE#8(AMENDED) Attachment A FROM:May 1,2015 TO:June 26,2015 CONTRACTOR:MEYER CONTRACTING ADDRESS:11000 93RD AVENUE N,MAPLE GROVE,MN 55369 OWNER:CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PROJECT:ROUND LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT ORIGINAL:November 14,2014 ORIGINAL: $ 1,766,605.41 REVISED:REVISED: $ 1,821,782.31 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1.00 78,000.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 78,000.00 2 2101.502 CLEARING TREE 44.00 130.00 0.00 0.00 46.00 5,980.00 3 2101.507 GRUBBING TREE 44.00 179.00 0.00 0.00 46.00 8234.00 4 2104.501 REMOVE SEWER PIPE STORM LF 620.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 771.00 11,565.00 5 2104.501 REMOVE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LF 1,650.00 3.20 100.00 320.00 1,792.00 5,734.40 6 2104.501 1 REMOVE FENCE LF 2,600.00 2.80 0.00 0.00 2,510.00 7,028.00 7 2104.503 REMOVE RETAINING WALL SF 1,000.00 2.40 0.00 0.00 602.00 1,444.80 8 2104.503 REMOVE RIP RAP SF 1,650.00 1.10 0.00 0.00 982.00 1,080.20 9 2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SY 1,520.00 3.90 0.00 0.00 348.00 1,357.20 10 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT BY 11,000.00 3.20 0.00 0.00 1 11,560.00 36,992.00 11 1 2104.509 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 2.00 325.50 0.00 0.00 3.00 976.50 12 2104.509 REMOVE SIGN EACH 14.00 35.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 280.00 13 2104.511 SAW CUT CONCRETE FULL DEPTH LF 45.00 6.00 45.00 270.00 45.00 270.00 14 2104.513 SAW CUT BITUMINOUS FULL DEPTH LF 300.00 2.10 300.00 630.00 300.00 630.00 15 2105.501 COMMON EXCAVATION P CY 10,225.45 10.90 0.00 0.00 10,225.45 111,457.41 16 2105.522 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CV CY 9,170.00 17.00 0.00 0.00 9,071.00 154,207.00 17 2105.541 SALVAGE TOPSOIL EV CY 2,500.00 11.75 500.00 5,875.00 2,500.00 29,375.00 18 2105.604 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE V BY 16,100.00 1.30 0.00 0.00 16,635.00 21,625.50 19 2511.607 CALCIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION GAL 1,000.00 1.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 7 TON 10,400.00 9.50 0.00 0.00 9,754.80 92,670.60 21 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 7 TRAIL TON 1,500.00 18.00 0.00 0.00 1,684.00 30,312.00 222504.602 MILL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 7,900.00 1.90 7,855.00 14,924.50 7,855.00 14,924.50 23 2350.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 2,650.00 56.65 2,424.06 137,323.00 2,424.06 137,323.00 24 2350.501 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TRAIL TON 290.00 82.40 329.93 27,186.23 329.93 27186.23 25 2350.501 TYPE SP 12.5 NONWEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 3,400.00 56.30 1,956.96 110,176.85 3,387.15 190,696.55 26 2357.502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL 12,620.00 0.01 850.00 8.50 850.00 8.50 27 2502.541 4-INCH PERF TP PIPE DRAIN W/SOCK LF 5,200.00 3.30 0.00 0.00 6,338.00 20,915.40 28 2504.602 ADJUST VALVE EACH 4.00 318.50 4.00 1274.00 4.00 1,274.00 29 2506.522 ADJUST FRAME RING AND CASTING EACH 5.00 334.00 5.00 1,670.00 5.00 1,670.00 30 2521.511 6"CONCRETE WALK SF 1,925.00 5.90 2,154.00 12,708.60 2,154.00 12,708.60 31 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER 8618 LF 6,135.00 9.00 5,993.00 53,937.00 5,993.00 53,937.00 32 2531.503 CONCRETE MEDIAN NOSE SY 10.00 54.50 15.00 817.50 15.00 817.50 33 2531.604 T'CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER SY 95.00 48.50 71.00 3,443.50 71.00 3,443.50 34 2531.618 TRUNCATED DOMES SF 36.00 30.25 72.00 2,178.00 72.00 2,178.00 35 2557.501 WIRE FENCE DESIGN 48-9322 LF 2,600.00 11.75 2,450.00 28,787.50 2,450.00 28,787.50 36 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00 3,400.00 0.25 850.00 1.00 3,400.00 37 2564.531 F&I SIGN PANEL SF 136.00 25.00 131.50 3,287.50 136.00 3,400.00 38 2564.602 F&I SIGN POST EACH 17.00 75.00 15.00 1,125.00 17.00 1,275.00 39 1 2573.502 SILT FENCE TYPE MACHINE SLICED LF 6,435.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 6,002.00 9,003.00 40 2573.52 SEDIMENT REMOVAL BACKHOE HR 40.00 199.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 398.00 41 2573.53 INLET PROTECTION WIMCO EACH 21.00 326.00 19.00 6,194.00 31.00 10106.00 42 2573.53 INLET PROTECTION STRUCTURE W/O CASTING EACH 21.00 326.00 3.00 978.00 19.00 6,194.00 ITEM i ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE OT'.TOTAL PRICE OTY. TOTAL PRICE 43 2573.602 TEMPORARY ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EACH 2.00 867.00 1.00 867.00 2.00 1,734.00 44 2573.602 INLET SEDIMENT REMOVAL EACH 60.00 200.00 16.00 3,200.00 60.00 12,000.00 45 2573.607 ROADWAY ROCK CHECK DAM CY 45.00 62.50 0.00 0.00 2.00 125.00 46 2575.541 MOWING ACRE 1.32 1,140.00 1.32 1,504.80 1.32 1504.80 47 2575.57 RAPID STABILIZATION METHOD 2 ACRE 2.00 1,950.00 0.50 975.00 2.50 4,875.00 48 2575.604 SEEDING TYPE 25-151 SY 22,920.00 0.95 14,366.00 13,647.70 14,544.00 13,816.80 49 2575.604 SEEDING TYPE 33-261 SY 6,400.00 1.40 789.00 1,104.60 789.00 1,104.60 50 2582.501 PAVT MSSG LT SYMBOL EPDXY EACH 39.00 75.00 35.00 2,625.00 35.00 2,625.00 51 2582.501 PAVT MSSG RT SYMBOL EPDXY EACH 2.00 75.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52 2582.501 PAVT MSSG LT SYMBOL PAINT EACH 39.00 22.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 53 2582.501 PAVT MSSG RT SYMBOL PAINT EACH 2.00 22.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 54 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE WHITE-EPDXY LF 6,160.00 0.20 6,363.00 1,272.60 10,899.00 2,179.80 55 2582.502 4"BROKEN LINE YELLOW-EPDXY LF 1,225.00 0.25 983.00 245.75 1,513.00 378.25 56 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE YELLOW-EPDXY LF 4,850.00 0.25 4,827.00 1,206.75 5,060.00 1,265.00 57 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE WHITE-PAINT LF 6,160.00 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 58 2582.502 4"BROKEN LINE YELLOW-PAINT LF 1,225.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 59 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE YELLOW-PAINT LF 4,850.00 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET--TOTAL 440,613.88 1,170,474.13 SCHEDULE 2.0-STORM SEWER 1 2503.511 8"PVC STORM SEWER LF 460.00 20.50 0.00 0.00 464.00 9,512.00 2 2503.511 12"HDPE STORM SEWER LF 567.00 22.75 0.00 0.00 607.00 13,809.25 3 2503.511 15"HDPE STORM SEWER LF 1,772.00 28.25 0.00 0.00 1,763.00 49,804.75 4 2503.541 18"HDPE STORM SEWER LF 995.00 35.50 0.00 0.00 992.00 35,216.00 5 2503.541 21"HDPE STORM SEWER LF 170.00 54.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 2503.541 24"HDPE STORM SEWER LF 499.00 43.75 0.00 0.00 665.00 29,093.75 7 2503.601 STORM SEWER SYSTEM UNDERGROUND LS 1.00 48,000.00 0.01 480.00 1.00 48,000.00 8 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EACH 6.00 470.00 0.00 0.00 7.00 3,290.0 9 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM STRUCTURE EACH 2.00 683.50 0.00 0.00 2.00 1,367.00 10 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 27"EACH 7.00 1,955.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1,955.00 11 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 24"X36" EACH 6.00 2,678.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 16,068.00 12 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC OUTLET EACH 2.00 3,581.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 7,162.00 13 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 48-4020 EACH 15.00 2,803.00 0.00 0.00 21.00 58,863.00 14 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 54-4020 EACH 1.00 4,104.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 4,104.00 15 2506.602 ADJUST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 1.00 2,397.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 2.0-STORM--TOTAL 480.00 278,244.75 SCHEDULE 3.0-WATERMAIN 1 2104.509 REMOVE HYDRANT EACH 4.00 457.50 0.00 0.00 4.00 1,830.00 2 2104.509 REMOVE VALVE EACH 6.00 305.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 1,830.00 3 2104.603 ABANDON WATERMAIN LF 2,680.00 1.90 0.00 0.00 2,645.90 5,027.21 4 2504.602 WET TAP W VALVE 12"X 12" EACH 1.00 4,085.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 4,085.00 5 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN 6" EACH 1.00 1,771.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN 8" EACH 4.00 1,824.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 9,120.00 7 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN 12"EACH 2.00 3,668.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 7,336.00 8 2504.602 INSTALL HYDRANT AND VALVE EACH 4.00 6,584.001 0.00 0.00 4.65 30,615.60 9 2504.602 6"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH 1.00 2,017.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 2,017.00 10 2504.602 8"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH 3.00 2,581.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 10,324.00 2 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE 11 2504.602 12"BUTTERFLY VALVE AND BOX EACH 2.00 2,733.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 8,199.00 12 2504.603 6"WATERMAIN LF 1 180.00 46.75 0.00 0.00 175.00 8,181.25 13 2504.603 8"WATERMAIN LF 180.00 51.75 0.00 0.00 133.00 6,882.75 14 2504.603 12"WATERMAIN LF 2,675.00 71.00 0.00 0.00 2,675.00 189,925.00 SCHEDULE 3.0-WATERMAIN--TOTAL 0.00 285,372.81 SCHEDULE 4.0-CHANGE ORDER 1 SPEC CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1-ELECTROFUSION COUPLINGc 23,141.93 0.00 0.00 1.00 23,141.93 2 SPEC CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2-STORM SEWER EA 1.00 29,996.78 0.00 0.00 1.00 29,996.78 SCHEDULE 4.0-CHANGE ORDER--TOTAL 0.00 53,138.71 SCHEDULE 5.0-DEDUCT 1 SPEC BITUMINOUS BASE DEDUCT TON 385.00 28.15 385.00 10,837.75 385.00 10,837.75 SCHEDULE 5.0-DEDUCT--TOTAL 10,837.75 10,837.75 BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET--TOTAL 440,613.88 1,170,474.13 SCHEDULE 2.0-STORM-TOTAL 480.00 278,244.75 SCHEDULE 3.0-WATERMAIN--TOTAL 0.00 285,372.81 SCHEDULE 4.0-CHANGE ORDER--TOTAL 0.00 53,138.71 SCHEDULE 5.0-DEDUCT--TOTAL 10,837.75 10,837.75 TOTAL BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD 430,256.13 TOTAL BID SUMMARY TO DATE 1,776,392.65 TOTAL THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE AMOUNT EARNED 430,256.13 1,776,392.65 AMOUNT RETAINED 21,512.81 88,819.62 MATERIAL ON SITE 0.00 0.00 MATERIAL DEDUCT. 0.00 0.00 PREVIOUS PAYMENTS 1,278,829.71 AMOUNT DUE 408,743.32 408,743.32 1 I hereby certify that all items and amounts shown by this pay estimate are correct for the work completed to date. CONTRACTOR: MEYER CONI` CTING BY: TITLE: DATE: Based on the ENGINEER'S on-site inspections as an experienced and qualified design professional and on review of application for payment and the accompanying data and schedules,the ENGINEER has determined,to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the quantities shown by this estimate are correct and that,based on such inspections and review, that the work:has progressed to the paint indicated (subject to an evaluation of such work as a functioning Project upon Substantial Completion,to the results of any subsequent tests required by the Contract Documents,and to any qualifications stated in his recommendation), and that payment of the amount recommended is due Contractor(s); but by recommending any payment, the ENGINEER will not thereby be deemed to have reviewed the means, methods, sequences, techniques,or procedures of construction or safety precautions or programs incident thereto or that the ENGINEER has made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the monies paid on account of the Contract Price,or that title to any of the work, materials,or equipment has passed to the Owner free and clear of any lien, claims, security interests or encumbrances, or that the Contractor(s)have completed their work exactly in accordance with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER: ELFERING &ASSOCIA.TES BY: TITLE: c. DATE: Approved by Owner CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA BY: TITLE: DATE: ENI.D.xls Page 1 of 2 DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: 2015 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Pay Estimate #2 Requested Action Approve Payment #2 to Valley Paving, Inc. in the amount of $489,333.18 for the 2015 PMP Improvements. Background The City Council awarded the 2015 PMP Improvements to Valley Paving, Inc. on May 4, 2015, in the amount of $3,826,471.88. Discussion This first pay request includes work through June 26, 2015. Five percent is being withheld from the work completed according to the contract documents. The payment is in the amount of $489,333.18. Major items of work for this payment are: curb and gutter and base bituminous (Grant/Noble) water main replacement (Venus/Crystal) storm sewer (both areas) CONSENT ITEM – 5D MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 Financial Implications The following breakdown shows the funding sources and the amounts for Payment #2 Funding Source Amount PIR $292,327.65 Surface Water Management $ 86,611.97 Water Utility $ 102,711.03 Sanitary Sewer Utility $ 7,682.53 Total $489,333.18 Attachments Attachment A: Payment Estimate #2 PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE#2 Attachment A FROM:May 23,2015 TO:June 26,2015 CONTRACTOR:Valley Paving,Inc ADDRESS:8800 13th Avenue E Shakopee,MN 55379 OWNER:City of Arden Hills,MN PROJECT:2015 PMP Improvements SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT ORIGINAL:October 31,2015 ORIGINAL: $ 3,896,796.88 REVISED:REVISED: $ 3,826,471.88 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET GRANT/NOBLE 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1.00 52,200.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 26100.00 2 2101.502 CLEARING TREE 8.00 255.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 1,275.00 3 2101.507 GRUBBING TREE 8.00 113.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 565.00 4 2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SY 625.00 8.50 890.00 7565.00 924.00 7,854.00 5 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 14 160.00 2.88 594.00 1,710.72 5 394.00 15,534.72 6 2104.523 SALVAGE SIGN EACH 25.00 25.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7 2104.523 SALVAGE MAILBOX EACH 79.00 61.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 2104.511 SAW CUT CONCRETE FULL DEPTH LF 1,440.00 2.82 438.00 1,235.16 458.00 1,291.56 9 2104.513 SAW CUT BITUMINOUS FULL DEPTH LF 900.00 2.00 250.00 500.00 250.00 500.00 10 2105.501 COMMON EXCAVATION P CY 7,815.82 14.50 5,210.00 75,545.00 5,210.00 75,545.00 11 2105.507 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CY 580.00 14.50 758.00 10,991.00 758.00 10,991.00 12 2105.522 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CV CY 580.00 24.00 355.00 8,520.00 355.00 8,520.00 13 2105.525 TOPSOIL BORROW CY 1,000.00 28.00 0.00 0.00 12.00 336.00 14 2105.604 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE V SY 1,750.00 0.85 972.00 826.20 972.00 826.20 15 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 7 TON 6,250.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 7(DRIVEWAY)TON 650.00 17.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17 2232.501 MILL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 60.00 6.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18 2331.603 BITUMINOUS JOINT CONTROL LF 2,730.00 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19 2357.502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL 565.00 2.00 90.00 180.00 90.00 180.00 20 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 1,150.00 64.15 11.00 705.65 11.00 705.65 21 2360.501 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TRAIL TON 15.00 105.00 0.00 0.001 0.00 0.00 22 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE DRIVEWA TON 30.00 105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 NONWEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 1,500.00 62.70 970.00 60,819.00 970.00 60,819.00 24 2504.601 IRRIGATION REPAIR EACH 10.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 100.00 25 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER 6618 LF 8,100.00 10.10 5,772.00 58,297.20 5,772.00 58,297.20 26 2531.511 4"CONCRETE WALK SF 210.00 5.43 111.00 602.73 111.00 602.73 27 2531.511 CONCRETE PAVEMENT 6-THICK SF 11,310.00 4.41 8,745.00 38,565.45 6,745.00 38,565.45 28 2531.511 CONCRETE PAVEMENT SPECIAL 6"THICK SF 300.00 12.71 15.00 190.65 15.00 190.65 29 2531.618 TRUNCATED DOMES SF 48.00 41.00 68.00 2,788.00 68.00 2,788.00 30 2540.603 LANDSCAPE EDGER,PLASTIC REPLACEMENT LF 400.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 31 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00 4,510.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 1,127.50 32 2564.531 F&I SIGN PANEL SF 150.00 32.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33 2564.602 F&I SIGN POST EACH 16.00 97.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34 2573.502 SILT FENCE TYPE MACHINE SLICED LF 465.00 3.20 0.00 0.00 400.00 1,280.00 35 2573.520 SEDIMENT REMOVAL BACKHOE HR 20.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36 2573.602 TEMPORARY ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EACH 3.00 40.00 2.00 80.00 2.00 80.00 37 2573.607 ROADWAY ROCK CHECK DAM CY 100.00 31.00 0.00 0.00 9.27 287.37 38 2575.512 MULCH MATERIAL,TYPE SPECIAL CY 140.00 55.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39 2575.604 SEEDING TYPE 25-151 SY 9,000.00 1.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40 2575.607 LANDSCAPE ROCK CY 30.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41 SPEC DENSITY TEST EACH 25.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42 SPEC PROCTOR TEST EACH 3.00 155.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE OTY.TOTAL PRICE CITY. TOTAL PRICE 43 SPEC GRADATION TEST EACH 3.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 44 SPEC AIR VOIDS EACH 6.00 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45 SPEC CONCRETE TESTING,CYLINDERS SET OF 3 EACH 6.00 215.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46 SPEC EXTRACTION/GRADATION EACH 6.00 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47 SPEC NUCLEAR BITUMINOUS DENSITY EACH 18.00 28.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE1.0-STREET=STREET GRP TOTAL f=$269,121.76 314,362.03 SCHEDULE 2.0-STREET VENUS/CRYSTAL 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1.00 135,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 2101.502 CLEARING TREE 15.00 255.00 13.00 3,315.00 13.00 3,315.00 3 2101.507 GRUBBING TREE 15.00 113.00 13.00 1,469.00 13.00 1,469.00 4 2104.501 REMOVE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LF 254.00 4.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SY 1,055.00 8.50 17.00 144.50 17.00 144.50 6 2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 31,250.00 2.85 7,778.00 22,167.30 7,778.00 22,167.30 7 2104.523 SALVAGE SIGN EACH 61.00 25.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 2104.523 SALVAGE MAILBOX EACH 104.00 61.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 2104.523 SALVAGE MAILBOX SPECIAL EACH 1.00 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 2104.618 SALVAGE BRICK PAVERS SF 1,530.00 2.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 2104.618 SALVAGE RETAINING WALL SF 80.00 10.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12 2104.511 SAW CUT CONCRETE FULL DEPTH LF 1,405.00 2.80 15.00 42.00 15.00 42.00 13 2104.513 SAW CUT BITUMINOUS FULL DEPTH LF 1,175.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14 2105.501 COMMON EXCAVATION P CY 21,622.74 12.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15 2105.522 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CV P CY 10,250.00 24.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16 2105.525 TOPSOIL BORROW CY 2,255.00 28.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17 2105.603 MINOR GRADING LF 160.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18 2105.604 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE V SY 30,660.00 0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 7 TON 13,500.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 20 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE,CLASS 7(DRIVEWAn TON 855.00 17.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21 2232.501 MILL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 45.00 6.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22 2331.603 BITUMINOUS JOINT CONTROL LF 6,500.00 2.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23 2357.502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL 1,225.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 2,375.00 64.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25 2360.501 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TRAIL TON 20.00 105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE(DRIVEWAY) TON 120.00 105.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 NONWEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 3,050.00 63.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28 2504.601 IRRIGATION REPAIR EACH 20.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER 8618 LF 17,600.00 10.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30 2531.511 4"CONCRETE WALK SF 125.00 5.43 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 31 2531.511 CONCRETE PAVEMENT 6"THICK SF 18,500.00 4.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32 2531.511 CONCRETE PAVEMENT SPECIAL 6"THICK SF 400.00 12.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33 2531.618 TRUNCATED DOMES SF 12.00 41.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34 2540.603 LANDSCAPE EDGER,PLASTIC REPLACEMENT LF 900.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35 2540.618 INSTALL SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS SF 1,530.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 36 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1.00 3,280.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37 2564.531 F&I SIGN PANEL SF 60.00 32.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38 1 2564.602 F&I SIGN POST EACH 15.00 97.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39 2573.502 SILT FENCE TYPE MACHINE SLICED LF 750.00 3.02 666.00 2,011.32 666.00 2,011.32 40 2573.520 SEDIMENT REMOVAL BACKHOE HR 40.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41 2573.602 TEMPORARY ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EACH 3.00 40.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42 2573.607 ROADWAY ROCK CHECK DAM CY 100.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY.UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE CITY. TOTAL PRICE 43 2575.512 MULCH MATERIAL,TYPE SPECIAL CY 130.00 55.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 44 2575.604 SEEDING TYPE 25-151 SY 20,300.00 1.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45 2575.607 LANDSCAPE ROCK CY 50.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46 SPEC DENSITYTEST EACH 50.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47 SPEC PROCTOR TEST EACH 5.00 155.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 46 SPEC GRADATION TEST EACH 5.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49 SPEC AIR VOIDS EACH 16.00 255.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50 SPEC CONCRETE TESTING,CYLINDERS SET OF 3 EACH 16.00 215.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 51 SPEC EXTRACTION/GRADATION EACH 16.00 255.001 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52 1 SPEC NUCLEAR BITUMINOUS DENSITY EACH 0.00 28.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 2.0-STREET VENUS/CRYSTAL --TOTAL 4 29,149.12 29,149.12 SCHEDULE 3.0-STORM SEWER 1 2104.501 REMOVE SEWER PIPE STORM LF 889.00 7.00 186.00 1,302.00 344.00 2,408.00 2 2104.501 REMOVE FENCE LF 165.00 4.10 0.00 0.00 20.00 82.00 3 2104.509 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 40.00 400.00 10.00 4,000.00 14.00 5,600.00 a 2104.523 SALVAGE BENCH EACH 1.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 100.00 5 2105.501 IPOND EXCAVATION RAINWATER GARDEN CV CY 2,550.00 16.00 200.00 3,200.00 200.00 3,200.00 6 2502.603 6-INCH PERF TP PIPE DRAIN W/SOCK LF 20,450.00 6.95 1,837.00 12,767.15 1,852.00 12,871.40 7 2503.511 12"RCP CL V STORM SEWER LF 850.00 28.50 56.00 1 596.00 196.00 5,586.00 6 2503.511 15'RCP CL V STORM SEWER LF 3,277.00 28.50 116.00 3,306.00 1,543.00 43,975.50 9 2503.541 18"RCP CL III STORM SEWER LF 65.00 34.50 37.00 1,276.50 65.00 2,242.50 10 2503.541 21"RCP CL III STORM SEWER LF 82.00 37.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 2503.541 24"RCP CL III STORM SEWER LF 82.00 38.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EACH 23.00 405.00 2.00 810.00 3.00 1,215.00 13 2503.603 4"PVC SERVICE PIPE SCH 40 LF 120.00 37.25 45.00 1,676.25 86.00 3,203.50 14 2504.602 WATER SERVICE ADJUSTMENT EACH 6.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 7.00 5,600.00 15 2504.603 1"WATER SERVICE ADJUSTMENT LF 240.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 24"X36" EACH 22.00 1,675.00 2.00 3,350.00 7.00 11,725.00 17 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 48-4020 EACH 39.00 2,165.00 6.00 12,990.00 16.00 34,640.00 18 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 60-4020 EACH 1.00 3,285.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 s 2506.502 ICONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 48-4020 SUMP EACH 5.00 6,480.00 1.00 6,480.00 2.00 12,960.00 20 2506.602 ADJUST STORM STRUCTURE EACH 1.00 6,035.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21 2511.501 RANDOM RIP RAP CLASS IV CY 130.00 95.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22 2511.607 GRANULAR BEDDING,RAIN WATER GARDEN CV CY 811.00 31.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23 2540.602 INSTALL SALVAGED BENCH EACH 1.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24 2540.603 LANDSCAPE EDGER,STEEL RAIN WATER GARDEN LF 3,100.00 7.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 252540.618 ROCK RETAINING WALL SF 1,500.00 18.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26 2554.602 12"FLARED END SECTION W/TRASHGUARD EACH 2.00 700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27 2557.603 SPLIT RAIL WOOD FENCE LF 290.00 12.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28 2571.541 TRANSPLANT TREE TREE 4.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 500.00 29 2573.530 INLET PROTECTION WIMCO EACH 92.00 95.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 475.00 30 2573.530 INLET PROTECTION STRUCTURE W/O CASTING EACH 61.00 145.00 6.00 870.00 19.00 2,755.00 31 2573.602 INLET SEDIMENT REMOVAL EACH 75.00 35.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32 2575.512 MULCH MATERIAL,TYPE SPECIAL CY 80.00 55.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33 2575.523 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET CATEGORY 6 SY 35.00 7.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 34 2575.550 COMPOST GRADE 2 CY 160.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35 SPEC TRACE WIRE DRAIN TILE LF 20,450.00 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 36 SPEC DRAIN TILE CONNECTION STUB EACH 25.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 37 SPEC STEEL FIBER RAIN WATER GARDEN TONS 65.00 1,265.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT F CITY. UNIT PRICE OTY.TOTAL PRICE OTY. TOTAL PRICE 38 SPEC DENSITYTEST EACH 30.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 240.00 39 SPEC PROCTOR TEST EACH 3.00 155.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 155.00 SCHEDULE 3.0-STORM--TOTAL 53,623.90 149,533.90 SCHEDULE 4.0-WATERMAIN 1 2104.509 REMOVE AND REPLACE HYDRANT AND VALVE EACH 15.00 6,765.00 4.00 27,060.00 12.00 81,180.00 2 2104.509 REMOVE AND REPLACE BUTTERFLY VALVE EACH 1.00 3,930.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 3,930.00 3 2104.509 REMOVE AND REPLACE GATE VALVE EACH 5.00 2,617.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 7,851.00 4 2104.509 REMOVE HYDRANT EACH 15.00 336.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 2104.509 REMOVE VALVE EACH 19.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 2104.509 REMOVE WATER SERVICE GRANT/NOBLE EACH 3.00 285.00 3.00 855.00 3.00 855.00 7 2104.603 ABANDON WATERMAIN LF 6,505.00 3.90 1,276.00 4,976.40 1,276.00 4,976.40 8 2104.603 ABANDON SERVICE LF 2755.00 0.52 964.00 501.28 964.00 501.28 9 2503.604 4"INSULATION BY 40.00 938.50 15.00 14,077.50 62.00 58,187.00 10 2504.601 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE LS 1.00 26,660.00 0.40 10,664.00 0.40 10,664.001 r12 2504.602 ADJUST VALVE EACH 1.00 345.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EACH 14.00 1,858.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2504.602 INSTALL HYDRANT AND VALVE EACH 15.00 4,937.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2504.602 6"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH 15.00 1,280.00 3.00 3,840.00 3.00 3 840.00 15 2504.602 12"BUTTERFLY VALVE AND BOX EACH 4.00 1,855.00 1.00 1,855.00 2.00 3,710.00 16 2504.602 WATER SERVICE CONNECTION EACH 88.00 604.00 30.00 18,120.00 30.00 18,120.00 17 2504.603 1"WATER SERVICE LF 2 755.00 30.90 964.00 29,787.60 964.00 29,787.60 18 2504.603 6"WATERMAIN LF 5,370.00 26.00 1,788.00 46,488.00 1,788.00 46,488.00 19 2504.603 12"WATERMAIN LF 1,295.00 41.40 120.00 4968.00 120.00 4,968.00 20 SPEC DENSITY TEST EACH 30.00 80.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21 SPEC PROCTOR TEST EACH 3.00 155.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 4.0-WATERMAIN--TOTAL 163,192.78 275,058.28 SCHEDULE 5.0.SANITARY SEWER i 2104.501 REMOVE SEWER PIPE(SANITARY) LF 10.00 15.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EACH 2.00 180.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 2503.603 8"PVC SANITARY SEWER MAIN LF 10.00 61.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 2506.522 ADJUST FRAME RING AND CASTING EACH 53.00 885.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 2506.602 ADJUST SANITARY STRUCTURE EACH 15.00 785.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 5.0-SANITARY SEWER-TOTAL 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 6.0-ASBURY AVENUE 1 2535.501 BITUMINOUS CURB LF 851.00 6.50 0.00 0.00 1,202.00 7,813.00 2 2575.604 RESTORATION BY 400.00 11.00 0.00 0.00 868.00 9,548.00 SCHEDULE 6.0-ASBURY AVENUE--TOTAL 0.00 17,361.00 ALTERNATE 2.0-ADDITIONAL WATERMAIN 1 2104.509 REMOVE AND REPLACE HYDRANT AND VALVE EACH -4.00 5,772.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 2104.509 REMOVE HYDRANT EACH 4.00 336.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3 2104.509 REMOVE VALVE EACH 1.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4 2104.603 ABANDON WATERMAIN LF 2,320.00 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 1 2104.603 JABANDON SERVICE LF 950.00 0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 1 2504.601 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE LS 1.00 9,266.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 a ITEM ORIGINAL CONTRACT THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. UNIT PRICE QTY.TOTAL PRICE QTY. TOTAL PRICE 7 2504.602 ADJUST VALVE EACH -1.00 347.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EACH -10.00 1 294.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9 2504.602 INSTALL HYDRANT AND VALVE EACH 4.00 4,936.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10 2504.602 8"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH 1.00 1,710.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11 2504.602 WATER SERVICE CONNECTION EACH 34.00 604.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12 2504.603 1"WATER SERVICE LF 950.00 30.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13 2504.603 6"WATERMAIN LF 1,920.00 26.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14 2504.603 12"WATERMAIN LF 400.00 41.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ALTERNATE 2.0-ADDITIONAL WATERMAIN--TOTAL 0.00 0.00 BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE SCHEDULE 1.0-STREET(GRANT/NOBLE)--TOTAL 269,121.76 314,362.03 SCHEDULE 2.0-STREET(VENUS/CRYSTAL)--TOTAL 28,149.12 29'149.12 SCHEDULE 3.0-STORM--TOTAL 53,623.90 149,533.90 SCHEDULE 4.0-WATERMAIN-TOTAL 163,192.78 275,058.28 SCHEDULE 5.0-SANITARY SEWER-TOTAL 0.00 0.00 SCHEDULE 6.0-ASBURY AVENUE--TOTAL 0.00 17,361.00 ALTERNATE 2.0-ADDITIONAL WATERMAIN-TOTAL 0.00 0.00 TOTAL BID SUMMARY THIS PERIOD 515,087.56 TOTAL BID SUMMARY TO DATE 785,464.33 TOTAL THIS PERIOD TOTAL TO DATE AMOUNT EARNED 515,087.56 785,464.33 AMOUNT RETAINED 25,754.38 39,273.22 MATERIAL ON SITE 0.00 0.00 MATERIAL DEDUCT. 0.00 0.00 PREVIOUS PAYMENTS 256,857.93 AMOUNT DUE 489,333.18 489,333.18 5 I hereby certify(hat all items and amounts shown by this pay estimate are correct for the work completed to date. COMMACTOR. VALLEY PAV G NC. BY, TITLE: w. DATE: Based on the ENGINEER'S on-site inspections as an.experienced and qualified design professional and on review of application for payment and the accompanying data and schedules,the ENGINEER has determined, to the best of his knowledge and belief, that the quantities shown by this estimate are correct and that,based on such inspections and review, that the work has progressed to the point indicated(subject to.an evaluation of such work as a functioning Project upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any Subsequent tests required by the Contract Documents,and to any qualifications stated in his recommendation),and that payment of the amount recommended is due Contmetor(s); but by recommending any payment,the ENGINEER will not thereby be deemed to have reviewed.the 1neans,methods,sequences,techniques,or procedures of construction or safety precautions or programs incident thereto or that the ENGINEER has made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the monies paid on account of the Contract Price,or that title to any of the work,materials,or equipment has passed to the Owner free and clear of any lien,claims,security interests or encumbrances, or that the Contractor(s)have completed their work exactly in accordance with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER.ELFE RING&ASSOCIATES TITLE: y fj Q.G 1\k4.2.Y'_ DATE: 7 Zi>s Approved by Owner CITY OFARDENIHLLS,1YIINIVESQ"I'A BY: TITLE: DATE: 1_:N D.xls DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Mayor Grant SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Discussion Under this Public Hearing, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) development. PUBLIC HEARING – 7A MEMORANDUM NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 1 of 8 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #15-015 Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA), Rezoning, and approval of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) Requested Action Consider approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, based on the finding of fact, as presented in the July 13, 2015, Report to the City Council. 1) Motion to approve Resolution 2015-037 for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4/5 vote required). 2) Motion to approve Ordinance 2015-006 to rezone the 427 acre TCAAP property (4/5 vote required). 3) Motion to approve Ordinance 2015-007 to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code (3/5 vote required). 4) Motion to approve publishing a summary of Ordinance 2015-006 and Ordinance 2015- 007 (4/5 Vote required). Background Since April 2013, the City has been working on a Master Plan for the 427 acre TCAAP parcel purchased by Ramsey County. The Master Plan is comprised of three components: the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan, the TCAAP Redevelopment NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 2 of 8 Code (TRC), and the Regulating Plan. The AUAR was approved by the City Council in the summer of 2014, and preliminary approval was given to the TRC and Regulating Plan on May 26, 2015. Together, these documents represent the community’s long-term vision for the TCAAP redevelopment site. Comprehensive Plan Amendment The Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan was officially approved in September 2009. While the Plan was being prepared, the City was also engaged in a community planning process to better define how the surplus land on the TCAAP property should be redeveloped. Since a final plan was not approved at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the Plan only included an overall vision for the redevelopment and preliminary elements of the potential reuse plan. The intent was for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan once a final TCAAP redevelopment plan was approved so that any required data, such as future land use designations, housing densities, transportation infrastructure, and parks and open space resources, could be included in the Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, a change in land use designation from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Neighborhood Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Town Center, Campus Commercial, Retail Mixed-Use, Office Mixed-Use, Flex Office, Public and Institutional, Utility, and Parks and Open Space is being proposed. In order to proceed with these changes, the City’s Future Land Use Map would be amended to re-designate the property to reflect the changes in land use classifications. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment also includes updates to the following chapters and appendixes within the Comprehensive Plan to ensure compatibility with the TCAAP Master Plan: Chapter 5 – TCAAP Redevelopment (Attachment B) Chapter 5 provides a history of the former TCAAP site, the decommissioning process, and the transfer of federal land for redevelopment purposes. This chapter has been updated to provide an overview of the current master planning process, the status of the environmental remediation being undertaken on the site, and the expected construction schedule for public utilities and roadways and private development Chapter 6 – Land Use (Attachment C) Chapter 6 outlines the City’s policies regarding land use. This chapter evaluates existing land uses and sets a vision for how the community should change over time. The Future Land Use Map and land use classifications have been updated to include the land use districts identified in the TRC. The section on development capacity and net residential density has also be revised to reflect the forecasted number of residential acreage and units for the TCAAP site. Within Chapter 6 the following language was added as directed by the Council during the May 26, 2015, meeting. The language allows the Council to modify the preferred development NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 3 of 8 pattern in the future as development occurs consistent with the City’s vision for the TCAAP redevelopment site. “Though the Master Land Use Plan establishes a proposed allocation of the various uses throughout the TCAAP area and illustrates the current preferred development pattern for the area, the City remains open to considering proposals from its partners or eventual developers for modifications to the Master Land Use Plan that propose different locations for the allocated uses, or on its own initiative to consider amendments to the adopted plan as development occurs or circumstances change in order to promote high quality development of the area consistent with City goals and this Plan.” Chapter 7 – Housing (Attachment D) Chapter 7 provides information on the City’s current housing stock, existing housing issues, such as diversity and affordability, and projected future housing needs. This chapter has been updated to included information on the projected household forecast numbers for the City based on the Metropolitan Council’s regional forecast for 2040, and the expected number of housing units and different types of housing products that will be accommodated on TCAAP. Chapter 9 – Parks and Recreation (Attachment E) Chapter 9 discusses the existing regional and local park and recreation system and the proposed upgrades to the City’s parks and pathways. This chapter has been updated to include the proposed trail improvements and required public parks and open spaces for the TCAAP redevelopment. Updates were also made based on the approved 2013 Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan Amendment. Chapter 11 – Transportation (Attachment F) Chapter 11 evaluates the City’s existing transportation system, looking at issues such as traffic volumes and capacity, relevant transportation studies, and multimodal transportation. The chapter also proposes a future transportation system plan. A detailed traffic study was completed as part of the TCAAP AUAR and a summary of this study has been included in Chapter 11. Road construction and improvements to be completed in conjunction with the TCAAP redevelopment have been incorporated into the future transportation system plan. The multimodal transportation section has been updated to include the Metropolitan Council’s current consideration of extending the A-line BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route to TCAAP. Chapter 13 – Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure (Attachment G) Chapter 13 summarizes the separate management plans the City has in place for water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. The public facilities management plans have been updated as needed to include the recommendations from the approved AUAR. This chapter includes an overview of the proposed regional stormwater management plan for the TCAAP development. Appendix E – Sanitary Sewer Plan (Attachment H) Appendix E discusses the existing and future sanitary sewer plans for the City. This appendix outlines the existing sanitary sewer system, intercommunity services, sewer volume forecast, NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 4 of 8 sanitary sewer service districts, projected sewage flows, individual sewage treatment systems, infiltration/inflow, and the proposed capital improvement program to complete the sewer improvements. Appendix H – Zoning District Regulations (Attachment I) Appendix H in the Comprehensive Plan outlines all zoning districts within the City. In order to update the Comprehensive Plan the new zoning districts proposed in the TRC have been included in Appendix H. Comprehensive Plan Review It should be noted that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) will be contingent on final approval from the Metropolitan Council. In this case, the Metropolitan Council will make the final determination on the CPA, though they provide great deference to the City as long as the proposed land use change does not have a negative impact on a regional system (i.e. transportation, sanitary sewer, and regional parks). The designated review period for CPA applications is 60 days. Once the Metropolitan Council completes their review, they will notify the City of their decision. The City must also allow adjacent governments, affected special districts, and affected school districts up to 60 days to review the proposed amendment. This waiting period allows interested agencies to review and comment on the amendment before the Metropolitan Council review. Given these requirements, the City expects to receive the final determination from the Metropolitan Council for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in November of 2015. TCAAP Property Rezoning The second component of Planning Case 15-015 is the rezoning of the 427 acre TCAAP parcel, based on the Regulating Plan (Attachment K) that has been included in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). The zoning districts depicted on the Regulating Plan will be incorporated within the City’s official Zoning Map. While the Comprehensive Plan Amendment will lay out the proposed future land uses for the TCAAP property, the revised Zoning Map will identify the specific zoning districts through which the land uses and goals for the TCAAP redevelopment will be implemented. The City is proposing rezoning the property from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Campus Commercial, Civic/Open Space, Flex Office, Retail Mixed Use, NR-1 Residential, NR- 2 Residential, NR-3 Residential, NR-4 Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Office Mixed Use, Open Space, Town Center, and Water Infrastructure. The proposed rezoning of the TCAAP property is consistent with the land use designations for the site as identified in the proposed Future Land Use Map. NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 5 of 8 TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) The TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) establishes the development and design regulations for the TCAAP property (Attachment J). This document will implement the community’s goals and visions for the redevelopment site as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The regulations contained within the TRC are meant to promote functional and attractive development through the use of recognized community design principles. While the TRC prescribes a higher level in detail in building design and form, the code also allows property owners and developers greater flexibility in land use and development parameters. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment in Planning Case 15-015 would adopt the entirety of the TRC as the new Section 1380 in the Arden Hills Zoning Code. For all properties within the TCAAP Regulating Plan area, the standards in the TRC will supersede the regulatory requirements under the Arden Hills Zoning Code (Chapter 13), Sign Code (Chapter 12), and Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 11). However, in certain sections of the TRC the standards within the Arden Hills City Code are adopted by reference as the standards for development within TCAAP as well. Development standards that are not specifically addressed in the TRC will still be governed by the Arden Hills City Code to the extent they are not in conflict with the TRC. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15-015 at their regular meeting on July 8, 2015. Draft minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment S. The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact for consideration: General Findings: 1. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to 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. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan 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. 3. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. 4. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse, and stable housing supply for all members of the community. NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 6 of 8 5. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in the City. 6. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to 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. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to preserve, protect, and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. 8. The proposed TRC implements the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development. Planning Commission Recommendation The finding of fact in Planning Case 15-015 support approval. However, if the City Council chooses to deny the application, the findings of fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15-015 at their July 8, 2015, meeting and unanimously recommends approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 13, 2015, Report to the City Council, with the public hearing comments forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The public hearing comments that were presented to the Planning Commission during the July 8th meeting have been summarized under the Public Hearing Comments section of this memo. Written comments have been provided in Attachment M. Proposed Motion Language 1. Approve the proposal as presented. 2. Approve the proposal with the following changes. 3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. 4. Table for additional information. Public Notice Notice of the public hearing was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin on June 24, 2015, and mailed to all properties within 1,000 feet of the subject propert y. NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 7 of 8 Public Hearing Comments Written comments from Andy Holewa (4480 Pleasant Drive) were received by staff requesting that additional language be added to the TRC regarding energy sustainability and that the Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF) be added as an attachment to the TRC. Mr. Holewa also stated that additional park space should be added to the Plan to adequately support the expected population in the town neighborhood. Mr. Holewa’s written comments have been provided in Attachment M. The City received written comments from Lyle Salmela (1480 Arden Vista Court) in regards to building design standards, utilities, and the Palette of Open Space Types in the TRC along with a recommend change to Chapter 12 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Salmela also addressed the Planning Commission during the public hearing to voice his concerns as stated in his written comments. The comments provided by Mr. Salmela have been provided in Attachment M. Ramsey County Commissioner Jim McDonough addressed the Planning Commission during the public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Commissioner McDonough provided the Commission with a letter outlining concerns expressed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. A copy of this letter has been included in Attachment M. Jim Ostlund (1576 Royal Hills Drive) commented that additional flexibility is needed within the TRC. He stated that the density and the number of units should be determined by the market and the developers that purchase the property. Draft minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment S. Attachments A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form B. Chapter 5 (TCAAP) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment C. Chapter 6 (Land Use) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment D. Chapter 7 (Housing) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment E. Chapter 9 (Parks) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment F. Chapter 11 (Transportation) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment G. Chapter 13 (Infrastructure) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment H. Appendix E (Sanitary Sewer Plan) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment I. Appendix H (Zoning) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment J. TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) – Preliminarily Approved 5-26-15 K. Regulating Plan Map L. Draft Presentation Slides M. Public Comments N. Ordinance 2015-006 – Approving the Rezoning of TCAAP NEW BUSINESS – 8A City of Arden Hills City Coucil Meeting for July 13, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 8 of 8 O. Ordinance 2015-007 – Approving the TCAAP Redevelopment Code P. Resolution 2015-037 – Approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Q. Publication summary of Ordinance 2015-006 and Ordinance 2015-007 R. Planning Commission Report – July 8, 2015 S. Draft Planning Commission Minutes – July 8, 2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form Please complete the following information. When completing this form electronically, fields in grey need your input. Use the Tab key to quickly navigate to each field. Question 37 on the last page of this form is for MUSA Expansions or Changes only and does not contain grey fields, but is directly editable. The form for Question 37 is also available in Excel format. http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/assistance/resources.htm This form is available in electronic format on the Metropolitan Council’s website: http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/assistance/resources.htm. AMENDMENT NAME ARDEN HILLS TCAAP CPA COMMUNITY PROFILE AND AMENDMENT OVERVIEW 1. Please provide the following information: Local governmental unit: City of Arden Hills Contact name: Jill Hutmacher Contact title: Community Development Director Address: 1245 West Highway 96 City, State, Zip: Arden Hills, MN, 55112 Telephone number: 651-792-7819 FAX number: 651-634-5137 Email address: jhutmacher@cityofardenhills.org Date of preparation: June 6, 2015 2. Identify the type of amendment and describe. Check all that apply: 2a. Land use change: Updating the land use classifications of the Twin City Army Ammunitions Plant (TCAAP) site. 2b. MUSA expansion or change: 2c. Text Change: Update the TCAAP Redevelopment, Land Use, Housing, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and Infrastructure sections to reflect recent planning work related to TCAAP Master Plan. 2d. Other: 3. Provide a description of the amendment: Location: TCAAP Brief description: Former Twin Cities Army Ammunitions Plant site along the east edge of Interstate 35W Affected area, in acres: 427 for TCAAP Development Area Number of housing units in CPA area, if any: 1,431 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 2 SECTION 1: PROCESS OVERVIEW http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect1.pdf 4. Indicate the official local status of the plan amendment. Check all that apply. NOTE: The local governing body must take action on the proposed amendment before submittal to the Metropolitan Council. Action Date of Action Acted upon by the planning commission. Approved by governing body, contingent upon Metropolitan Council review 5. List the adjacent local governments, school districts, and other jurisdictions that were contacted and the date the copies were sent. Notifying adjacent governmental units and affected school districts is one of the criteria the Council will use to determine whether an application is deemed complete for review. Mounds View School District - TBD Ramsey County - TBD City of Shoreview - TBD Rice Creek Watershed District - TBD City of Mounds View - TBD MN Department of Transportation - TBD City of New Brighton - TBD City of Roseville - TBD 6. Identify outstanding issues or conditions made in the Metropolitan Council’s review of the municipality’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update or subsequent comprehensive plan amendments: The Council’s review(s) did not identify any issues or conditions. The Council’s review(s) identified the following issues/conditions: Issue/Condition Steps taken or future planned actions, including date Update Local Surface Water Management Plan (LSWMP) City Council approved updated LSWMP 8/27/2012 7. Will/has and environmental review (Environmental Assessment Worksheet, Environmental Impact Statement, or Alternative Urban Areawide Review) be/been completed for this site? No, none required. Yes. Indicate the type of review and approximate date of completion. If completed, include a summary of the findings below: An AUAR was completed in 2014, for the site including "Minimum" and "Maximum" development scenarios. According to the AUAR, wastewater facilities have capacity to handle long-term capacity needs, sanitary sewer will need to be extended into the site, temporary dewatering may be required, wetlands may be impacted, a new creek crossing is required, there is potential for contaminants to be encountered, there are ecologically sensitive resources on-site, and traffic will increase on the regional network. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 3 SECTION 2: FORECASTS http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect2.pdf 8. Does the plan amendment change the population, household, or employment forecasts that appear in the Metropolitan Council’s published forecast tables? Published forecast tables can be found online on the Council’s website: http://www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/stats.htm. Please note that the Council’s practice is to round forecasts to the nearest hundred. No, no change in community-level forecasts. This plan amendment enables development that is already assumed in current, approved forecasts. Yes. Identify the net changes to community-level forecasts in the table below: Net Changes to Community-level Forecasts (additions or reductions due to the amendment) 2010 2020 2030 Population Households Employment SECTION 3: LAND USE http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect3.pdf 9. Does the plan amendment propose any impacts to wetlands located on the site? No wetlands on the site. No, no impacts to wetlands located on the site. Yes. Describe the type of wetland(s), potential impacts, and mitigation plans below: According to the AUAR, up to 14.4 acres of wetland could be impacted. Impacts will be replaced at a 2:1 ratio, through a combination of on and off-site replacement through plans/permit approved by the RCWD and Army Corps of Engineers 10. Describe land use changes in acres applicable to this amendment site in the table below. Use the community’s land use categories as contained in the local comprehensive plan. Not applicable. No land use changes proposed. Land Use Designation (fill in the community’s specific land use categories) All Land Uses in CPA Area Residential Land Uses Only Acres # of Units & Density Range Pre-CPA Post-CPA Pre-CPA Post-CPA See Attachment A See Attachment A See Attachment A See Attachment A See Attachment A Totals CPA = Comprehensive Plan Amendment Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 4 11. Housing: If the proposed amendment changes the amount of land city-wide staged for development for the 2011-2020 timeframe for medium density, high density, or mixed use residential development, complete the following table to identify the amount of land available pre- and post- amendment. Fill in all land use categories that allow multi-family residential development Acres city-wide for each land use category Pre-CPA Acres city-wide for each land use category Post-CPA Total Acres Developed Acres Developable Acres* Amendment Acres** Developable Acres A B A – B = C D C + D = E See Attachment B See Attachment B See Attachment B See Attachment B See Attachment B See Attachment B * Developable means land planned for urban residential development, infill, or redevelopment for the 2011-2020 timeframe. ** Amendment acres from the municipality’s response to Question #10 above. 12. Mississippi River Critical Area / MNRRA: Does the proposed amendment include any land within the designated Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) and Critical Area boundaries? No. Not a community with CA / MNRRA boundaries or project site is not within CA / MNRRA boundaries. Yes. Describe below how Critical Area guidelines and MNRRA Comprehensive Management Plan policies are being addressed with this amendment. SECTION 4: TRANSPORTATION http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect4.pdf 13. Trip Generation: Complete the table below using the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual to show whether this plan amendment increases or decreases trip generation compared to the planned land use and transportation element of the community’s comprehensive plan. Trip Generation for the Site Based on Planned Land Use Pre-Amendment Trip Generation for the Site Based on Planned Land Use Post-Amendment Estimated average daily traffic 41,545 51,150 Estimated peak hour traffic 4,340 5,305 14. Will these changes require improvements to the existing local and regional road network or to interchanges beyond what is in the community’s current transportation plan? No, existing local and regional road networks can accommodate increase. Yes, improvements are needed. Describe improvements and who will pay for them below: According to the AUAR, the following improvements are necessary to accommodate the development: TH 96 westbound auxiliary lane from east of the project boundary to TH 10. Re-introduction of CR H southbound loop access to I-35W (removed as part of the baseline scenarios), which remains barrier separated from I-35W southbound exit ramp to TH 10 southbound, and enters I- 35W after joining the TH 10 southbound access ramp to I-35W southbound. The County is in the process of redesigning the I-35W/CR 96 interchange. The new interchange will be designed to accommodate anticipated future traffic, including the TCAAP development. At the intersection of Round Lake Road W at CR 96, the lane use of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 5 northbound center lane is recommended to be re-striped from an existing shared left/through lane to a shared left/through/right lane. At the intersection of CR H at TH 10, an additional eastbound left turn lane is recommended. The addition of a new northbound I-35W exit to CR H, with a single lane approach to the roundabout on CR H. An additional southbound left turn lane at the southbound exit from I-35W to CR H. The City of Arden Hills will continue to work with Ramsey County and all transportation partners in the provision of an efficient transportation system. Access 15. If this site has direct access to a Principal or “A” Minor Arterial, is the location and spacing consistent with applicable County guidelines or MnDOT’s Access Management Guidelines? (http://www.oim.dot/state.mn.us/access/index.html) Not applicable. No direct access to a Principal or “A” Minor Arterial. No. Explain: According to the IRC memo submitted to the Met Council, the proposed development will have direct access to T.H. 35W at County Road H. The spacing between County Road H and adjacent interchanges on T.H. 35W is about 4,600 feet to the north and 2,200 feet to the south. The interchange spacing and land use in this part of the Metropolitan Area is similar to that located three miles to the south where the guideline changes to one mile interchange spacing. The Loop Option interchange concept includes additional design components to address the relatively close interchange spacing such as braided ramps for the northbound exit ramp to County Road H and the barrier separated auxiliary lane for southbound T.H. 35W for traffic exiting to County Road H and T.H. 10. An IAMR will be completed, and through that process it will be determined what revisions to the Loop Option concept are required by MnDOT and FHWA. Yes. Describe below: The proposed signalized access with County Road 96 is 1,500 feet and 3,500 feet from adjacent signalized intersections meeting the guidelines in Chapter 2 of the Mn/DOT Access Management Manual that recommends 1,320 feet signal spacing. 16. Will the amendment increase or decrease by 10% or more the 2030 forecasted households, population, or employment forecasts allocated to the development’s Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ)? Yes. No. If Yes, explain below: The original TAZ information included 3,475 for population, 1,300 for households, 700 for non-retail employment, and 500 for retail employment. The low AUAR scenario included 1,500 households, 1,700 KSF for non-retail square footage, and 500 KSF for retail square footage. Using a conservative employment conversions at 2 employees per 1,000 square, would result in 3,400 non-retail and 1,000 retail employees (offices are usually closer to 3 employees per 1,000 square feet). Transit and Other Modes of Transportation 17. Is the amendment likely to have any impact, positive or negative, on transit service? No, not currently served by transit or will not affect transit. Yes. List existing routes, describe changes, and identify proposed/necessary transit facility improvements (e.g. shelters, park & rides, etc) below: 860 Express stopping at the Mermaid Park & Ride on County Road 10 and County Road H. 250 Express stopping at the County Road H Park & Ride at I-35W. It is reasonable to expect that the TCAAP development will increase the demand for these nearby, off-site park & ride facilities. No improvements to these facilities are proposed with the TCAAP development. The Metropolitan Council is evaluating the feasibility of extending the A-Line BRT route to TCAAP. The County Road included in the proposed development will be designed to accommodate BRT facilities should Metro Transit supply service to the area. 18. Does the amendment include Traffic Demand Management (TDM) strategies or land use and urban design measures, if applicable? Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 6 Yes. No. If No, explain why not. If Yes, describe below (e.g. car and van pooling, flexible work hours, mixed land uses that discourage vehicle trips and promote walking, biking, ridesharing, and transit): Mixed uses, car & van pool opportunities, proximity to nearby neighborhoods, flexible hours associated with office uses, compact development, and bicycle & pedestrian facilities will decrease the necessity of vehicle trips. 19. Does the amendment include any pedestrian or bicycle access or facilities? Yes. No. If No, explain why not. If yes, describe access/facilities below: Connections from County Road 96 through the center and eastern edge of the site are provided with 10' bituminous trails that both connect to the Rice Creek Regional Park trails at the northern portion of the site. Sidewalks will be provided in residential and mixed-use neighborhoods with connections to County Road 96 and County Road H. Aviation 20. Does the amendment affect any airport functions? Not applicable. Site is not within airport compatibility area or search area. No. The site is within airport compatibility area or search area, but no impacts. Explain below: The site is within the 6NM compatibility area around the Anoka County - Blaine Airport but does not contain any landfills or wind towers. http://www.metrocouncil.org/METC/files/11/11657eb7-af42-417e-83f2-11b842f700d9.pdf Yes. The CPA site is within an airport compatibility area or search area, and experiences off-airport impacts related to the following: Aircraft Noise. Describe whether the community has adopted land use compatibility guidelines, including preventive and corrective noise abatement and/or mitigation measures being applied. Airport Safety Zoning. Indicate whether the community participates on a joint airport/community zoning board, has an approved airport zoning ordinance, and how those requirements relate to the proposal. Airport Infrastructure. Describe how the proposal affects or is affected by the provision of services or facilities to the airport (e.g. roads, utilities, police/fire, etc.). SECTION 5: WATER RESOURCES http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect5.pdf Wastewater 21. What type of wastewater treatment will be used to serve the proposed amendment? Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 7 Privately Owned / Community Treatment System Local / Municipal Owned Wastewater Treatment Plant Regional Wastewater Treatment 22. Wastewater Flow: Complete the following table to show whether the amendment increases or decreases wastewater flow compared to the currently planned land use and sewer flow projections. Year Total Community Flow Pre-Amendment (mgd) Total Community Flow Post-Amendment (mgd) 2010 1.28 0.86 2020 1.47 1.30 2030 1.47 1.73 mgd = million gallons per day 23. Does the local wastewater system have adequate capacity or staged capacity to accommodate the proposed amendment? Yes. No. Explain response below: Sanitary sewer will need to be extended into the AUAR study area to provide sewer service to the various lots. The use of a small lift station may be required depending on future uses, but the system will primarily be gravity-based. 24. Does the regional wastewater system have adequate capacity or staged capacity to accommodate the proposed amendment? Yes. No. Explain response below: The MCES lift station has a flow capacity of 5.8 million gallons per day (mgd). The average daily flow pumped at this lift station between 2005 and 2010 ranged from 0.47 mgd to 0.57 mgd. The corresponding allowable peak flow, reached during precipitation events, would be a maximum of just under 2.0 mgd. Therefore, the station’s reserve capacity is approximately 3.8 mgd. Based on the MCES Sewer Available Charge (SAC) Program, the estimated peak flows generated by the Maximum Development Scenario is 0.70 mgd. Therefore, in the Maximum Development Scenario approximately 3.1 mgd of capacity would remain at the lift station after the development of the AUAR study area. Both the lift station and the regional interceptors serving the study area and southeast Mounds View have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional flow required in each Scenario. 25. Has the community and/or Metropolitan Council identified an inflow and infiltration (I/I) problem? Yes. No. If Yes, describe steps taken to address the I/I issue and plans for action below: According the the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, the following steps have been outlined to address I/I: 1. Conduct additional investigation to pinpoint I&I sources. 2. Rehabilitation of defects: Serious defects that are identified during the course of the investigation will be rehabilitated to eliminate I&I sources. Since the majority of the defects that are identified will be smaller, they will be compiled and evaluated before developing a rehabilitation project. This list of defects will be regularly reviewed and prioritized to provide the most benefit. A data base of defects and projected rehabilitation methods will be maintained to prepare a priority listing of rehabilitation required to correct the problems. 3. Annual Report: An annual report will be prepared to summarize efforts and costs during the course of the year. It will include a review of flow data and comparison of changes from previous years and MCES allowable flow rates, and recommend work efforts for the following year. 26. Identify regional interceptor(s) that will be impacted by these changes and indicate if flows will be diverted from one interceptor service area to another below. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 8 4-NS-524 27. Does the amendment include any wastewater flow to an adjacent community? For new inter-community agreements, the receiving community must also amend the sewer element of its plan. Yes. Enclose a copy of the inter-community agreement with the amendment submittal. No. Surface Water 28. Will stormwater runoff generated from the amendment be treated on-site? No. Check one of the following and describe: Runoff will not receive treatment. Describe below: Runoff will be treated off-site. Identify off-site treatment facility below: Yes. Describe type and level of on-site pollutant removal treatment/mitigation plans below: According to the AUAR, stormwater will be managed on-site, maintaining the current drainage patterns and utilizing the current outfalls to Rice Creek and Round Lake. Stormwater will be conveyed to Round Lake and Rice Creek by means of underground storm sewer, ponds, vegetated swales, and wetlands. Conveyance systems will be designed in accordance with acceptable industry standards and in conformance with jurisdictional requirements. The primary method of stormwater treatment will be the use of multiple ponds for the removal of total phosphorous and total suspended solids. Water reuse, bio- filtration, filtration, and stormwater wetlands are also suitable for treatment within the Study Area. No discharge water will be directed to surface waters without prior retention in a temporary settling basin and a determination that no contamination exists. The developer will determine if groundwater is contaminated as a basis for determining discharge to storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or through a treatment process such as the existing groundwater treatment facilities. Temporary construction dewatering will require a Temporary Water Appropriations General Permit 1997-0005 if less than 50 million gallons per year and less than one year in duration. 29. Does the community an updated local surface water management plan? Yes. Year adopted: 2012 No. Explain below: 30. Does the community have an adopted erosion control or stormwater management ordinance? Yes. Year adopted: 2009 No. Explain below: Water Supply Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 9 31. Does the community have an updated water supply plan? Yes. Year adopted: 2009 No. 32. Will the amendment increase or decrease projected water use from the community’s current water supply plan? Yes. Provide the water supply plan amendment as an attachment to describe necessary facilities improvements or changes. No increase or decrease in projected water use from the water supply plan. SECTION 6: PARKS http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect6.pdf 33. Does the amendment include, or is it adjacent to or within ½ mile of an existing or planned regional park, reserve, or trail as identified in the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan? Yes. No. If Yes, indicate the name of the regional park, reserve, or trail and describe potential impacts and mitigations plans below: Rice Creek Regional Park. It is anticipated that demand for the regional park will be increased with the development of TCAAP. Potential impacts will be mitigated by including several neighborhood parks within the development and with the expansion of the regional park with the Wildlife and Trail Corridors to meet increased demand. 34. Does the community have a Parks & Open Space Plan including regional park elements? Yes. Year adopted: 2006 No. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form May 2011 10 SECTION 7: IMPLEMENTATION http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/LPH/LPHSect7.pdf 35. Will the amendment require changes in zoning or subdivision ordinances, the capital improvement program (CIP), or other official controls? Yes. No. If Yes, describe proposed changes and timeline for making those changes below: New regulations and policies titled TCAAP Redevelopment Code have been prepared and given approval by the Arden Hills City Council at the their July 13, 2015 meeting. The TCAAP Redevelopment Code will go into effect contingent on Metropolitan Council approval of the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 36. Does the community have natural resources protection ordinances, including those addressing wetlands, tree preservation, or steep slopes? Yes. No. If Yes, identify applicable ordinances below: The Arden Hills Code includes Chapter 15 that addresses Erosion & Sediment Control; Chapter 13 Zoning Code addresses: Section 700 Lakes, Section 710 Trees and Vegetation, Section 720 Parks System; Section 1320.15 Special Requirements for Conservation District, Section 1330 Shoreland and Section 1335 Flood Plains. DON’T FORGET! A complete comprehensive plan amendment submittal must include the following: Completed CPA Submittal Form Staff report regarding CPA Other relevant information related to the CPA And the following color maps: General location of CPA Current planned land use Proposed planned land use change Current sewer staging Proposed sewer staging changes Existing land cover (MLCCS if available) May 2011 11 37. MUSA Expansion or Staging Changes Only. Complete the following table for amendments proposing a MUSA expansion or development staging change, documenting both average net density of sewered residential development since the community’s local 2008 comprehensive plan update was adopted and remaining land guided for residential uses to 2030. This information is needed for the Council to review and evaluate the amendment for potential impacts on the regional systems. The following tables are also available on the Council’s website in Microsoft Excel format with built-in automatic calculations of net residential acres, net density, and estimated developable acres. http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/assistance/resources.htm. NOTE: Communities that participate in the Council’s Plat Monitoring Program do not need to complete this form. Data from the Program will be used in place of information here. Residential Projects Approved and Constructed From Local 2008 CPU Adoption to Present Development Name Year Approved Year Built Single Family # of Units Multi- Family # of Units Acres Gross Residential Acres Wetland & Water Bodies Acres Public Parks & Open Space Acres Arterial Roads ROW Acres Other Undeveloped Land* Net Residential Acres Net Density (Units /Acre) A B C D E F G H = C-D-E-F- G (A+B)/H N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TOTALS * Describe on a separate page any other undeveloped land that does not fall under one of the other categories in the table above, including steep slopes, outlots for future residential or commercial development, or other land protected by local ordinances. Remaining Land Guided for Residential Uses through 2030 Land Use Category Gross Acres Estimated Acres Wetlands & Water Bodies Estimated Acres Public Parks & Open Space Estimated Developable Acres Lowest Allowed Density Highest Allowed Density A B C D = A-B-C Units/Acre Units/Acre N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Attachment A - Land Use Designation # of Units (Maximum)Density Range # of Units (Maximum) Density Range (Gross) Neighborhood Residential 0 116.7 0 612 1.5 - 8 units/acre Neighborhood Transition 0 24.6 0 -369 8 - 15 units/acre Town Center 0 10 0 -450 15 - 45 units/acre Mixed Residential 220 0 1,500 10.4 units/net acre (average)0 - Campus Commercial 0 45.5 Retail Mixed Use 0 29.3 Office Mixed Use 0 19.8 Flex Business 0 73.2 Mixed Business 240 0 Public & Institutional 0 2.5 Utility 0 50.6 Parks & Open Space 0 24 Right-of-Way 0 30.8 Total*460 427 1,500 -1,431 - Land Use Designation Pre-CPA *Discrepancy in total acreage between Pre-CPA and Post-CPA result of reduction in size of TCAAP redevelopment site. Post-CPA Residential Land Uses Only # of Units & Density Range All Land Uses in CPA Area Acres Pre-CPA Post-CPA Attachment B: Housing Total Acres (A) Developed Acres (B) Developable Acres (A-B = C) Amendment Acres (D) Developable Acres (C+D = E) Medium Density Residential 136 130.7 5.3 0 5.3 High Density Residential 14.3 14.3 0 0 0 Mixed Residential 220 0 220 -220 0 Community Mixed Use 100 2.4 97.6 0 97.6 Neighborhood 0 0 0 116.7 116.7 Neighborhood Transition 0 0 0 24.6 24.6 Town Center 0 0 0 10 10 Land Use Categories Allowing Medium & High Density Residential Acres City-Wide for Each Category Pre-CPA Post CPA You created this PDF from an application that is not licensed to print to novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Attachment C - Inter-community Agreement Arden Hills has inter-community utility service connections with the neighboring municipalities of Shoreview, Roseville, and Mounds View. Former TCAAP property wastewater entered MCES meter 203 in Mounds View at the location of MCES lift station 35. There is an existing agreement between the City of Arden Hills, the Department of the Army, and the City of Mounds View for this interconnection. This existing sanitary sewer connection allows sewage to be directed into the Mounds View system. Due to the purchase of the TCAAP property by Ramsey County, a new agreement between the City of Mounds View, the City of Arden Hills and MCES is in the process of being prepared. *A copy of the current agreement is enclosed. £¤10 51 §¨¦35W I §¨¦694 §¨¦35E §¨¦694 §¨¦94§¨¦94 96 H RAMSEY ANOKA WASHINGTON HENNEPIN DAKOTA Saint Paul Minneapolis MaplewoodRoseville Oakdale Shoreview Blaine Hugo Woodbury Arden Hills North Oaks Lino Lakes Fridley White Bear Lake MahtomediNew Brighton Vadnais Heights Grant Mendota Heights Little Canada West Saint Paul Mounds View Dellwood South Saint Paul Newport Falcon Heights Gem Lake Circle Pines Richfield Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GISuser community Project Location County Boundary 0 1 2Miles´ Project Location §¨¦35W £¤10 O L D H I G H W A Y 8 10 I 96 §¨¦35W H £¤10 £¤10 Legend TCAAP_Survey_Area No Data 11. 5-10% Impervious 12. 11-25% Impervious 13. 26-50% Impervious 14. 51-75% Impervious 15. 76-100% Impervious 21. Short Grasses 22. Agricultural Land 23. Maintained Tall Grass 24. Tree Plantation 31. Forest 32. Wetland Forest 51. Shrubland 52. Wetland Shrubs 61. Tall Grasses 62. Wetland Emergent Veg. 63. Dry Tall Grasses 81. Rock Outcrop 82. Mud Flat 90. Open Water 92. Wetland Open Water Minnesota Land CoverClassification SystemJuly 2011 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-1 5. TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP) PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: 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. In 1941, the federal government started construction on the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), which occupied about 3.7 square miles (2,370 acres) in what was then Mounds View Township (Figure 5.1). During a 16 month period, over 300 buildings were constructed to manufacture and test munitions for World War II. The plant also produced munitions for the Korean conflict, Vietnam conflict, and the first Gulf War. At its peak, the property had 40 miles of electric and telephone wire, 83 miles of sewer, 37 miles of road and railroad track, and employed more than 25,000 people. The entire TCAAP property was included in the Arden Hills municipal border when the City incorporated in 1951, and now occupies approximately the northern third of Arden Hills. The TCAAP property is bounded by Highway 96 on the south, Highways 10 and 35W on the west, Lexington Avenue on the east, and County Road I on the north. 5.1 TCAAP DECOMMISSIONING AND LAND TRANSFERS Between 1974 and 1985, the federal government started decommissioning TCAAP. While munitions production by private entities continued into the early 2000s, operations were a fraction of peak production. Plans to transfer portions of the property and redevelop it have been in the works since the 1980s. Redevelopment plans for the former TCAAP property have continued to evolve and become more detailed: City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-2 Table 5.1 – TCAAP Land Reuse Proposals 1982 1998 2008 2015 (Approved) Residential 970 445 168 151 Commercial/Industrial 500 222 182 168 Parks and Other Open Space 805 252 168 24 Institutional, Roads, & Other Public Use 95 215 65 84 na na 113 221 na 1,237 1,562 1,611 na na 113 113 2,370 2,370 2,371 2,371 Changes in Proposed TCAAP Land Reuse (acres) Re d e v e l o p m e n t Ar e a Rice Creek Trail Corridor Parks Preserve/Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)/US Army Reserve Other (MnDot, Ramsey County, Arden Hills) Total Much of the former TCAAP property has already been transferred or leased to other public entities, including the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Ramsey County, Arden Hills, and the Minnesota National Guard (Figure 5.2). In April of 2013, Ramsey County purchased 427 acres of the TCAAP site from the General Services Administration (GSA) for redevelopment.The City, in cooperation with a private developer, is currently in the process of purchasing 585 acres of the TCAAP property along the property’s western border for redevelopment. 5.1.1 Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Rice Creek traverses the northwestern corner of the former TCAAP property and is an important animal habitat and recreation area. Approximately 112 113 acres adjacent to the creek were transferred to Ramsey County in 2006 for the development of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail their park and recreation system (Figure 5.2). The County anticipates completion of a trail adjacent to the Rice Creek in the summer of 2008. Ramsey County is currently working with the GSA to have an additional 108 acres of land transferred for the purpose of expanding the Rice Creek trail corridor. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation also owns a parcel that is approximately 7.25 acres in size parcel adjacent to Lexington Avenue near the Marsden Lake and wetland complex. This site is known as the Marsden Archery Range. 5.1.2 Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) and Army Reserve City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-3 Approximately 1,611560 acres will remain under federal ownership; however, the Minnesota National Guard has a long-term lease for most of the land. A small portion is used for the Army Reserve station in the far southeastern corner of the property. This land is expected to remain under federal ownership for the foreseeable future. The Minnesota National Guard has designated their leased area as the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). Although live munitions firing are prohibited on the site, the Minnesota National Guard does use the property for training purposes. Much of AHATS is anticipated to remain as open space, but the National Guard is in the process of developing a long-term master plan for the property. The Arden Hills Army Training Site While the AHATS master plan has not been finalized, it is anticipated to include a field maintenance shop, training area management building, division headquarters, state joint force headquarters, billeting, and a number of ancillary buildings. The project is also expected to include an armory/training center that could have a community center component. The potential future buildings would be located on the north and west sides of the Ramsey County/Arden Hills Public Works Facility at the northwest corner of the Hamline Avenue and Highway 96 intersection. The potential impacts of the AHATS master plan have not been fully evaluated, but it will increase use and workers on the National Guard property. The City seeks to maintain a working relationship with the Minnesota National Guard on planning activities and to potentially collaborate on a community center as part of the training facility. 5.1.3 Ramsey CountyCity of Arden Hills In 19942002, the General Services Administration (GSA)federal government formally declared 774 585 acres of the TCAAP property as excess that was to be sold. In 2013, order to have a more proactive and holistic planning process for the excess property, Ramsey County purchased 427 acres of the site from the U.S. Government with the intent to clean up the property and put it back into productive economic use.s of the federally owned property known as TCAAP in 2013. the City, along with a private developer, entered into a purchase agreement with the federal government in 2007 to purchase 585 The property purchased by Ramsey County is acres of land adjacent to Interstate 35W and Highway 10 (Figure 5.2). The City of Arden Hills is partnering with Ramsey County on the redevelopment project, with the City being responsible for preparing the master plan and other land use control documents. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-4 5.1.4 City of Arden Hills The City of Arden Hills owns 6.9 acres of the former TCAAP property adjacent to Highway 96 (Figure 5.2). This property was transferred to the City for use as a new City Hall, which was completed in 2001. Various redevelopment plans have been in progress since the early 1980s, including the Vento Reuse Plan and the ,Framework Vision, and the Ryan Redevelopment Plan. Redevelopment plans continue to evolve as transfer of the land to the City draws closer. In 2007, the City initiated a more detailed community planning process to better define how the 585 acres should be redeveloped. While a final land use plan will not be approved in time for inclusion in this Comprehensive Plan, approximately 49 acres will be transferred to Ramsey County for a wildlife corridor connecting Rice Creek to the AHATS property and 76.5 acres in the northeastern part of the property will be used for an undetermined public use. Once the City adopts a land use redevelopment plan, the Comprehensive Plan will be amended to include any required data, including approved land uses, housing densities, transportation infrastructure, traffic generation, parks, open spaces, and water resource data. In preparation for that amendment, this Comprehensive Plan includes the overall vision for the redevelopment area, preliminary elements from the potential reuse plan, future land use designations, and the next steps in the property’s redevelopment. Since it is the City’s goal to fully incorporate the TCAAP property into the fabric of the community, the land use, housing, parks and open space, transportation, and other components of the proposed TCAAP redevelopment have been integrated into their respective chapters. The overall City vision, goals, and policies of each chapter apply to the entire TCAAP redevelopment. The City of Arden Hills already owns 6.9 acres of the former TCAAP property adjacent to Highway 96 (Figure 5.2). This property was transferred to the City for use as a new City Hall, which was completed in 2001. 5.1.5 State of Minnesota The State of Minnesota controls nearly 62 acres of the former TCAAP property in the northwestern corner adjacent to County Road I and Interstate 35W. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a facility on the site, including a driver licensing center. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-5 5.2 TCAAP Master Plan The City of Arden Hills in partnership with Ramsey County has initiated a master planning process for the 427 acre parcel purchased by the County in April 2013. Over the course of the subsequent year, the City held a series of public open houses to solicit community preferences and met with local developers and other relevant stakeholders to help inform the Master Plan. The long-term vision for the site that came out of this process emphasized the need for regional employment, a variety of housing options, well-designed and pedestrian-friendly commercial areas, and a network of parks and open spaces. The City Council approved the Master Land Use Map for the site in June 2014, and the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan in July 2014. Following these approvals, the City began work on the regulations and policies component of the Master Plan in August 2014. This document, officially titled the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), was adopted by the City Council in July 2015, and establishes the development regulations for the parcel purchased by Ramsey County. The goals of the TRC are to promote a more functional and attractive community through the use of recognized design principles and to allow property owners and developers flexibility in land use while prescribing a higher level of detail in building design and form. The City, along with the consultant team, drafted the TRC to codify the goals and vision for the site that were identified through the public engagement process. Included in the TRC is the TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan, which has been adopted as the official zoning map for the site. While the Regulating Plan illustrates the City Council’s current preferred development pattern for the area, as development occurs or circumstances change, the City may consider amendments to the Regulating Plan to promote high quality development consistent with City goals. Since it is the City’s goal to fully incorporate the TCAAP property into the fabric of the community, the land use, housing, parks and open space, transportation, and other components of the proposed TCAAP redevelopment have been integrated into their respective chapters in the Comprehensive Plan. The overall City vision, goals, and policies of each chapter also apply to the entire TCAAP redevelopment. 5.2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 5-6 Portions of the TCAAP property were subject to environmental contamination during its four decades as a munitions manufacturing plant and testing area. The United States Army initiated environmental cleanup in the 1980s and cleanup of the groundwater is likely to may continue for at least the next 40 years. Additional environmental characterization and testing is underway to determine the extent of the cleanup that remains on the 585 acres prior to being redeveloped. The property will be cleaned up to required standards for residential, commercial, and recreational uses. In 2013, Ramsey County entered into a contract with Carl Bolander & Sons Co. for hazardous material abatement, demolition, and site remediation services for the TCAAP property. The remediation project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2015. Remediation will comply with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s residential standard. 5.2.2 REDEVELOPMENT TIMELINE Demolition and remediation of the site is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2015. After the demolition and remediation is concluded grading of the site will begin for the construction of the Spine Road and trunk utilities in 2016. At this time, it is expected that private development will begin in 2017. While the redevelopment timeline has not been fully determined, construction will not begin before 2009. The project is anticipated to be completed in phases over the next 10 to 20 years; however, the development timeline will depend on a number of conditions, including the market, environmental cleanup, transportation improvements, and other related factors. Once the City adopts a redevelopment plan for TCAAP, a more detailed timeline will be created. Land Owner/User Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)/Army Reserve City of Arden Hills - City Hall Joint Arden Hills - Ramsey County Public Works Facility MnDOT Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Proposed Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Ramsey County ¸ This map is in draft format and subject to change prior to adoption.Printed: June 3, 2015Source: Ramsey CountyNot to survey quality. 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Amendment Former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) 2015 Land Ownership/User StatusDRAFT 0.5 Mile City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-1 6. LAND USE • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of our residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial areas while protecting the community’s natural resources and developing a sustainable pattern for future development. To advance this land use goal, the following policies are proposed: o 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. o Ensure that land use regulations promote development that is compatible with nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features; minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflict; and visually enhance development. o Preserve the stability and quality of the city's neighborhoods while allowing for redevelopment that is complimentary to existing development. o Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. o Construct all new development at an average density of at least three residential units per net residential acre. o Explore the possibility of creating additional community gathering space in conjunction with public or private organizations, including AHATS. 6.1 INTRODUCTION Land use is a defining characteristic of a community. While land use does not operate independently from the other characteristics that create a community, it is a binding factor between transportation, housing, parks, paths, and other characteristics. Through zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations, a city has powerful tools to guide the long-term, look, feel, and vitality of their community. Despite the vacant TCAAP property (see Chapter 5), Arden Hills is classified as a fully developed community by the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development Framework. The City is also entirely within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The areas south of Highways 96 and 10 were mostly developed by the end of the 1970s, and less than three percent of the developable land in that part of Arden Hills City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-2 is vacant. Significant land use changes are not anticipated in the developed part of Arden Hills; however, study areas have been identified in the Future Land Use section of this chapter. The City seeks to take a proactive stance to protect the high quality of life that residents have come to expect and to prepare for potential redevelopment opportunities on TCAAP and throughout the community. 6.2 FUTURE LAND USE – 1998 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The 1998 Comprehensive Plan included a future land use map (Figure 6.1) and proposed mix of land uses for future development, including potential land uses for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment: Table 6.1 – 1998 Future Land Use Acres Low Density Residential 1,114 Medium Density Residential 199 High Density Residential 5 Neighborhood Business 9 Commercial 132 Industrial 390 Parks 350 Subtotal 882 Mixed Residential 445 Mixed Business 222 Parks 251 Park Preserve 1,237 Public/Institutional 215 Subtotal 2,370 Right-of-way (major roads only) & Open Water 2,902 Total 6,154 TC A A P Land Use So u t h o f H i g h w a y 9 6 / 1 0 The 1998 future land use data did not include detailed open water coverage or right-of- way area information, which makes comparing it to actual 2008 land uses difficult. In order to make a more accurate comparison between the existing land uses in 2008 and the proposed future land uses from 1998, estimated right-of-way and open water data has been incorporated into the 1998 land use data (Table 6.2). Due to the methodology for calculating land use data by the Metropolitan Council, only the rights-of-way for highways are calculated. The rights-of-way for city streets and smaller roadways are included with the adjacent land uses. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-3 Table 6.2 – Adjusted 1998 Future Land Use Data Acres Low Density Residential 1,064 Medium Density Residential 129 High Density Residential 5 Neighborhood Business 20 Commercial 104 Industrial 407 Parks 336 Public & Institutional 339 Subtotal 1,207 Mixed Residential 445 Mixed Business 222 Parks 251 Park Preserve 1237 Public/Institutional 215 Subtotal 2370 Water 684 Right-of-way 1,893 Total 6,154 TC A A P Ot h e r Land use So u t h o f H i g h w a y 9 6 / 1 0 The following descriptions were used to define the future land use categories in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan: 1. Low density residential (LDR) – traditional single-family residential land use category. A density range of three to five units per acre is allowed. 2. Medium density residential (MDR) – apartment and townhome land use category for providing densities of up to eight units per acre. 3. High density residential (HDR) – apartment and townhome land use category providing for densities of up to twelve units per acre. Mobile homes are also included in this category. 4. Mixed Residential (MR) – designed to provide for a variety and mixture of housing types, particularly in the TCAAP area. This category will allow for those types of units not readily available now in the City. 5. Neighborhood business (NB) – neighborhood business designates small, isolated areas for neighborhood commercial land uses when they are compatible with surrounding residential uses. Commercial uses that are high traffic generators, noise generators, or otherwise not compatible with residential neighborhoods, are inappropriate. Typically, neighborhood business areas will be located on intersections or nodes that are on the edge of residential areas, are less desirable sites for housing, or have traditionally been occupied with neighborhood services. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-4 6. Commercial (C) – areas designated for a broad range of retail shopping and services to meet the needs of the community. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also intended for this area. 7. Mixed Business (MB) – areas designated for a variety of business, commercial and industrial uses, including office, general business, retail, and industrial uses. This designation will be used for the future commercial/industrial uses on the TCAAP property. 8. Industrial (IND) – areas designated for a broad range of industrial uses, including office, warehouse, and manufacturing. 9. Public & Institutional (P/I) – designates areas for uses including government buildings, colleges, schools, and churches. 10. Parks – areas designated for city and county parks. 11. Park Preserve (PP) – areas designated as natural and scenic areas that are to be preserved for public use. 12. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit rail, and/or pedestrian rights-of- way. 13. Water (WAT) – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams, and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data may not be displayed). 6.3 EXISTING LAND USE – 2008 The 2008 existing land use data is based on City and County property records and known land uses (Figure 6.2). The land uses are classified into the following categories: 1. Single Family Attached (SFA) – includes all attached single family homes such as townhomes with separate entrances. 2. Single Family Detached (SFD) – includes all detached single family homes. 3. Multiple Family (MF) – includes apartment buildings and condominiums of more than one story. 4. Manufactured Housing (MH) – includes manufactured and mobile homes in specialized parks. 5. Neighborhood Business (NB) – neighborhood business designates small, isolated areas for neighborhood commercial land uses when they are compatible with surrounding residential uses. Land Use Acres Single Family Attached 84 Single Family Detached 904 Multiple Family 12 Manufactured Housing 48 Total Residential 1,048 Neighborhood Business 12 Commercial 65 Office 140 Mixed Use Industrial 106 Light Industrial 141 Park and Open Space 473 Public & Institutional 2,502 Utility 20 Vacant 131 Water (lakes and NWI wetlands)796 Railroad Right-of-way 35 Right-of-way 685 Total 6,154 Table 6.3 – 2008 Existing Land Uses City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-5 6. Commercial (COM) – areas designated for a broad range of retail, shopping, and services to meet the needs of the community and region. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also intended for this area. 7. Office (OFC) – Predominantly administrative, professional, or clerical services; includes medical clinics. 8. Mixed Use Industrial (MUI) – includes light manufacturing and/or processing, warehousing, distribution, and offices. 9. Light Industrial (LI) – primarily light manufacturing and/or processing of products; could include light industrial land use, distribution, warehouse facilities, and offices as a secondary use. 10. Park and Open Space (P/OS) – areas designated as public parks. 11. Public & Institutional (P/I) – areas designated for uses such as government buildings, colleges, schools, and religious uses but not medical uses. 12. Utility (UTL) – Public or private land occupied by a power substation, water tower, municipal well, pumping station, or similar use. 13. Vacant (VAC) – Private land not occupied with a building or use. 14. Water (WAT) – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams, and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data may not be displayed). 15. Railroad right-of-way (RR) – Railroad right-of-way. 16. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit and/or pedestrian rights-of- way. Although there were few land use changes between 1998 and 2008, there are differences between the 1998 future land use data and the 2008 existing land use data. The differences are largely attributable to more accurate data in 2008, the delayed redevelopment of the TCAAP property, and other vacant property that was not developed. The two data sets use different land use descriptions because the 2008 existing land use data is based on actual land use while the 1998 future land use numbers were based on anticipated development. In addition to more accurate data, there were a few land use changes between 1998 and 2008. In 2007, the Hazelnut Park #3 subdivision and subsequent extension of Katie Lane was approved, which increased the amount of land used for right-of-way. As part of the 2005 pavement management program, the road that connected Red Fox Road to Grey Fox Road was vacated, which reduced the amount of area used for right- of-way. Fernwood Avenue on the Boston Scientific (formerly Guidant) campus was vacated while Cummings Drive was dedicated to the City. The current land uses on the TCAAP property are were the most notable differences from what was expected in the 1998 future land uses to the actual land uses in 2008. Since 1998, the number of acres that were anticipated to be part of the TCAAP City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-6 redevelopment has been reduced and, moreover, the redevelopment was delayed. While a specific redevelopment timeline for TCAAP has not been set, much Much of the TCAAP redevelopment is anticipated to occur in phases over the next 10 to 20 years depending on market conditions. Finally, of the 131 acres of vacant land in 2008, approximately 70 acres are zoned for residential, 40 acres are zoned commercial, and 21 acres are light industrial. The vacant areas have not significantly changed anticipated land use types between the 1998 and 2030 future land use maps. The vacant land does not include the TCAAP property, which is currently classified as public/institutional land since it is owned by the federal government. 6.4 FUTURE LAND USE - 2030 While redevelopment may occur on some parcels throughout the City, no significant land use changes in the developed areas of Arden Hills are anticipated (Figure 6.3). Most of the City’s projected population, household, and employment growth will occur on the proposed TCAAP redevelopment site. Table 6.4 – 2030 Future Land Use* * Subsequent to the City Council’s approval on September 28, 2009, the MB and MR future land use categories were further clarified between land on TCAAP and outside of TCAAP. The total amount of area in each category is unchanged except for a rounding adjustment. Acres Land Use (TCAAP)Acres 978 Neighborhood Residential (TCAAP)*117 136 Neighborhood Transition (TCAAP)*25 12 Town Center (TCAAP)*10 220 Campus Commercial (TCAAP)*46 19 Office Mixed Use (TCAAP)*20 240 Retail Mixed Use (TCAAP)*29 79 Flex Business (TCAAP)*73 26 Public & Institutional (Civic - TCAAP)3 100 Parks and Open Space (TCAAP)24 303 Utilities (Water Infrastructure - TCAAP)51 461 Right-of-way (Spine Road -TCAAP)31 15 576 1,472 796 35 685 5,694 Total** (TCAAP)427 Commercial Public & Institutional Light Industrial and Office Community Mixed Use Railroad Right-of-way Utilities Right-of-way Total** (Not Including TCAAP) Park Preserve Water *Includes future right-of-way. **May not equal 5,694 or 427 due to rounding. 2030 Future Land Use Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Neighborhood Business Park and Open Space Land Use (Not Including TCAAP) Mixed Residential (TCAAP)* Mixed Business (TCAAP)* Mixed Business City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-7 6.4.1 Future Land Use Classifications There are sixteen twenty-three future land use classifications: 1. Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) – traditional single-family residential land use category. A density range of 1.5 to 3 units per acre. 2. Low Density Residential (LDR) – traditional single-family residential land use category. A density range of three to five units per acre may be allowed. 3. Medium Density Residential (MDR) – apartment and townhome land use category for providing densities of six to nine units per acre. 4. High Density Residential (HDR) – apartment and townhome land use category providing for densities of nine to twelve units per acre. 5. Neighborhood Residential (NR) – Provides for a range of attached and detached single-family and small multi-family uses at a density of 1.5 to 8 units per acre. 6. Neighborhood Transition (NT) – Provides for a mix of small and medium multi-family uses at a density of 8 to 15 units per acre. Small scale commercial uses are also permitted in this district when transition standards and development criteria have been met. 4.7. Town Center (TC) – Provides for a range of commercial and residential uses that offer housing, assisted living, senior housing, office, retail, restaurant, and civic uses. Medium and large residential uses are permitted at a density of 15 to 45 units per acre. 5. Mixed Residential (MR) – provides for a variety of housing types and densities in close proximity, including single-family detached homes, single-attached homes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and senior housing options. The anticipated average density is 10.4 units per acre with a minimum average density of six units per acre up to a maximum density of 46 units per acre. This land use is designated for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment, and the density is subject to change once a final land use plan is selected. 6.8. Neighborhood Business (NB) – neighborhood business designates small, isolated areas for neighborhood commercial land uses when they are compatible with surrounding residential uses. Commercial uses that are high traffic generators, noise generators, or otherwise not compatible with residential neighborhoods, are inappropriate. Typically, Neighborhood Business areas will be located on intersections or nodes that are on the edge of residential areas, are less desirable sites for housing, or have traditionally been occupied City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-8 with neighborhood services. Dwelling units of three units per acre or more may be permitted. 7.9. Mixed Business (MB) – areas designated for a variety of businesses, including commercial, certain light industrial uses, warehousing, office, general business, retail. This designation will be used for the future business uses on the TCAAP property. 8.10. Commercial (C) – areas designated for a broad range of retail, shopping, and services to meet the needs of the community and region. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also intended for this area. 11. Community Mixed Use (CMU) – areas designated for a broad range of retail, shopping, services, and office space to meet the needs of the community and surrounding areas. This area may also include medium to high density housing with a potential density of three to 20 units per acre. 12. Campus Commercial (CC) – Provides for multiple, single tenant buildings or campuses within a business park atmosphere. 13. Retail Mixed-Use (RMU) – Promotes retail as a primary use and allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 14. Office Mixed-Use – (OMU) – Focuses on office as a primary use, but also permits other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 15. Flex Office (FO) – Permits large scale development for employment and light manufacturing uses that take advantage of highway frontage and automobile access. 9.16. Light Industrial and Office (I/O) – areas designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as warehousing with manufacturing. This land use may also include offices. 10.17. Public & Institutional (P/I) – areas designated for uses such as government buildings, colleges, schools, and religious uses, but not medical uses. 11.18. Utility (UTL) – Public or private land occupied by a power substation, water tower, municipal well, pumping station, drainage infrastructure , or similar use. 12.19. Park and Open Space (P/OS) – areas designated as public parks. 13.20. Park Preserve (PP) – areas designated as natural or scenic areas that are to be preserved for public use or open space. 14.21. Water – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams, and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data may not be displayed). City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-9 15.22. Railroad right-of-way (RR) – public or private freight or passenger rail activities. 16.23. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit and/or pedestrian rights-of-way. 6.4.2 Former City Hall/Public Works Property The 6.82 acre former City Hall/Public Works property is undergoing a community vision process to determine how the property should be redeveloped (Figure 6.4). The property was home to the Arden Hills City Hall and Public Works for many years. While a redevelopment plan for this property was not adopted in time for this Comprehensive Plan, residential uses or a mix of residential and small-scale commercial uses are anticipated. Neither residential nor commercial development should require a change to the future land use designation. 6.4.3 Guiding Plan for the B2 District In March 2008, the City initiated a visioning and planning process for the B-2 General Business District, which generally includes the commercial properties near County Road E between Lexington Avenue and Hamline Avenue/Highway 51 (Figure 6.4). This area hosts a number of retail, service, and office uses. Long considered the “downtown” of Arden Hills, the district is a mix of newer and older buildings. As this corridor ages, market initiated redevelopment is anticipated. The City completed the planning process and accepted the “Guiding Plan for the B2 District” in October 2008. The Guiding Plan includes a long-term vision for the future redevelopment of this corridor and addresses transportation issues, land uses, infrastructure improvements, landscaping, pedestrian facilities, building design, and site layout among other issues. While the primary uses along this corridor are likely to remain retail, commercial, and office, the Guiding Plan and subsequent land use changes add the possibility for housing in this area. Although the Guiding Plan document is not adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan, the future land use map has been updated to reflect the proposed land uses in the B2 District (CMU), and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a potential timeline for the public improvements described in the Guiding Plan (Appendix A). City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-10 6.4.4 Red Fox/Grey Fox/Lexington Avenue Business Area Guiding Plan Immediately north of the B2 District is a significant industrial, office, and retail area for the City. This area includes Red Fox and Grey Fox roads and is bounded by Lexington Avenue, Highway 51, Interstate 694, and the Canadian Pacific railway (Figure 6.4). This area is used by a number of small and large businesses for a variety of retail, distribution, warehousing, and office uses. This area was largely developed between the 1950s and 1970s, though the retail area has had some new development in the last 10 years. While good access to regional transportation has helped to continue to make this area viable, some of the buildings are becoming functionally obsolete for modern manufacturing, warehousing, and business uses. As redevelopment pressure increases, a more detailed guiding plan is required to comprehensively address the overall redevelopment needs in this area of the City. 6.4.5 Neighborhood Business The neighborhood business land use concept was developed in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan (Figure 6.1). The purpose of the concept was to promote the development of commercial nodes that were compatible with the surrounding residential uses and provided services to residential areas. Commercial uses that would generate high traffic, noise, or other negative impacts were considered undesirable. Neighborhood business areas were located at intersections or nodes at the edge of residential areas, on properties not considered desirable for housing, or properties that have traditionally been occupied with neighborhood services. Housing could be a component of the development but would not necessarily be the focal point. To date, the success of the neighborhood business district has been mixed. Two projects have been developed under this zoning designation, and both resulted in the construction of small office buildings with a variety of services. However, neither of the projects focused on providing neighborhood level services. Nevertheless, the City seeks to maintain the neighborhood business areas and the long-term goal of creating small commercial areas that enhance the residential neighborhoods. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-11 6.4.6 Manufactured Home Community The Arden Manor neighborhood has been identified as an important community and the primary supply of affordable housing options in the City. Bounded by Interstate 35W, Highway 96, and Highway 10, the neighborhood is facing pressure from adjacent highways and land uses. Although the 1998 Comprehensive Plan identified this area for potential redevelopment into non- residential uses, the City anticipates this property will remain as a medium density residential use for the foreseeable future. Although complete impacts are not yet known, potential changes to Highways 10 and 96 may impact the manufactured home community. The City is currently in the process of reviewing road design proposals for this area. 6.4.7 TCAAP Redevelopment As noted in Chapter 5, the City of Arden Hills hired a consultant team in 2013, to create a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the TCAAP site. A central component of this work was the development of a Master Land Use Plan that allocated an appropriate mix of residential, commercial, industrial, civic, and open space uses on the site. The Master Land Use Plan was approved by the City Council in July 2015, and has been incorporated in the revised 2030 Future Land Use data (Figure 6.3 and Table 6.4). The City began work on the zoning and design standards to implement the Master Land Use Plan in August 2014. These regulations and policies are found in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), which was approved in July 2015. The TRC puts in place land use regulations that will achieve the community’s goals for the TCAAP redevelopment including: high development and design standards; defined residential neighborhoods and commercial districts interconnected by streets, trails, and sidewalks; energy resiliency and sustainability; and abundant parks and open space. Though the Master Land Use Plan establishes a proposed allocation of the various uses throughout the TCAAP area and illustrates the current preferred development pattern for the area, the City remains open to considering proposals from its partners or eventual developers for modifications to the Master Land Use Plan that propose different locations for the allocated uses, or on its own initiative to consider amendments to the adopted plan as development occurs or circumstances change in order to promote high quality development of the area consistent with City goals and this Plan. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-12 As noted in Chapter 5, a land use plan for TCAAP has not yet been adopted by the City; however, the City recognizes the importance and potential impact of the proposed TCAAP redevelopment (Figure 6.4) on the City and region. Therefore, the preliminary, unapproved land use data for TCAAP has been included for informational purposes (Figure 6.3). Upon selection of a land use plan, this Comprehensive Plan will be amended to reflect the approved land use designations in TCAAP. The future land use map currently includes just two land uses, Mixed Business and Mixed Residential (Figure 6.3). There will be institutional uses, parks, wetlands, and roads on the property; however, their exact locations and acreage have not been determined. The most recent unapproved concept plan for TCAAP includes the following land uses: Table 6. - TCAAP Land Reuse Concept Acres Residential 168 Commercial/Industrial 182 Parks and Other Open Space 168 Institutional, Roads, & Other Public Use 65 112 1,562 113 2,370 Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS)/US Army Reserve/Parks Preserve Other (MnDot, Ramsey County, Arden Hills) Total Acerage is approximate. Land Use Re d e v e l o p m en t A r e a Rice Creek Trail Corridor The TCAAP property is anticipated to host a mix of uses, including retail, office, hotel, office showrooms, parks, open spaces, and a variety of housing types and densities. Housing types will likely include single family homes, townhomes, senior housing, apartments, and condos, though market conditions will impact what can be built. The parks and open space area include active and passive parks, a 49 acre wildlife corridor, and 76.5 acres of land that will be used for an undetermined public use. All TCAAP redevelopment information is subject to change once a final land use and redevelopment plan is selected. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-13 6.4.8 Development Capacity and Net Residential Density The Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development Framework requires an average net residential density of at least three units per net residential acre. Densities lower than this are not an efficient use of the region’s sanitary sewer infrastructure. Net residential acreage is calculated by subtracting wetlands, water bodies, public parks, arterial streets, and identified natural resources that are protected by ordinance from gross acres. The number of net residential acres is then divided by the number of lots to determine net residential density. According to the 2005 land use data provided by the Metropolitan Council, there were 1,318 acres of net residential land in Arden Hills, which includes the rights- of-way of adjacent City streets. The United States Census Bureau lists 3,017 housing units in Arden Hills in 2000. Based on that information, the residential density in the developed portion of Arden Hills is approximately 2.29 residential units per net residential acre. While this is below the three units per net residential acre required by the Metropolitan Council, the City is not required to raise densities in the built portion of Arden Hills. However, all future land uses should be able to accommodate development in average of three units per net residential acre. There are no expected land use changes that would result in a reduction in net residential density in the developed part of Arden Hills. Furthermore, the remaining vacant residential land that is south of Highway 96 and 10 is already zoned for development that could be built at a density of an average of three residential units per acre. The approved Master Plan for the TCAAP property includes 151 acres of residential land and a maximum of 1,431 residential units for an overall maximum gross density of 9.48 units per acre. The gross density includes the neighborhood collector roads; however, it excludes parks, arterial roads, and the water infrastructure. The unapproved concept plan for the TCAAP property includes 168 acres of residential area and 1,750 residential units for a preliminary average density of 10.4 units per net residential acre. This density is only preliminary because wetlands, parks, and protected natural areas have not been removed from the 168 acres that are anticipated to be used for residential development. The densities in the residential areas will be varied to allow for a variety of housing types. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-14 6.4.9 Staged Development Since the areas south of Highways 96 and 10 are considered fully developed and there is relatively little vacant property, a five year staged development has not been developed. While a small amount of vacant land exists in the developed portion of the City, development on the vacant land is unlikely to have a significant impact on the City’s or region’s infrastructure. As previously noted in Chapter 5.2.2 the demolition and remediation of the TCAAP site is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2015. After the demolition and remediation is concluded grading of the site will begin for the construction of the Spine Road and trunk utilities in 2016. At this time, it is expected that private development will begin in 2017. The project is anticipated to be completed in phases over the next 10 to 20 years; however, the development timeline will depend on a number of conditions, including the market, transportation improvements, and other related factors. As previously noted the development timeline for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment is not yet known. The land uses provided in this Comprehensive Plan for TCAAP have not been approved by the City and have only been included to provide context for the reuse of the TCAAP property. Commercial or residential development on TCAAP will not start before 2009 and completion is anticipated to take ten to twenty years depending on market conditions. Once a land use plan for the TCAAP property is approved, a staged development plan that addresses land use and infrastructure impacts in five year increments will be included with an amendment to this Comprehensive Plan. 6.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES In order to advance implementation of this land use chapter, the below activities are proposed. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and additional activities that advance the land use goal are encouraged to be developed. o Update the City’s Zoning Code to bring it into conformance with the land uses in the Comprehensive Plan. o Evaluate zoning regulations to ensure that sufficient buffers are provided between commercial, industrial, and residential uses to protect the character of the City’s residential neighborhoods. o Develop small area plans for the B-2, B-3, B-4, and I-Flex Zoning Districts to provide a more detailed redevelopment vision for incorporation into this Comprehensive Plan. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-15 o Develop design standards for commercial, industrial, and residential developments to ensure the construction of high-quality, sustainable, and aesthetically enhancing development. o Develop zoning regulations that restrict housing construction that is not sensitive to the character of the existing neighborhood. o Continue to enforce property maintenance codes to protect quality and property values in the City. o Develop zoning classifications for all future development on the TCAAP property. o Adopt design standards for the TCAAP development to create a cohesive character that compliments the established neighborhoods in the City. o Work to protect significant environmental features on the AHATS property as park preserve. o Work with the National Guard on the AHATS property to develop synergistic uses such as a community center. The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s land use goal and policies. VLDR - Very Low Density Residential LDR - Low Density Residential MDR - Medium Density Residential HDR - High Density Residential NR - Neighborhood Residential NT - Neighborhood Transition TC - Town Center NB - Neighborhood Business MB - Mixed Business COM - Commercial CMU - Community Mixed Use CC - Campus Commercial RMU - Retail Mixed Use OMU - Office Mixed Use FO - Flex Office I/O - Light Industrial and Office P/I - Public & Institutional UTL - Utility P/OS - Park and Open Space PP - Park Preserve WAT - Water RR - Railroad right-of-way ROW - Right-of-Way ¸ Updated: June 10, 2015Source: City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use 1 Mile Figure 6.3 VLDR - Very Low Density Residential LDR - Low Density Residential MDR - Medium Density Residential HDR - High Density Residential MR - Mixed Residential NB - Neighborhood Business CMU - Community Mixed Use COM - Commercial MB - Mixed Business I/O - Light Industrial and Office P/I - Public & Institutional UTL - Utility P/OS - Park and Open Space PP - Park Preserve RR - Railroad right-of-way ROW - Right-of-Way WAT - Water ¸ Updated: May 5, 2015Source: City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use 1 Mile Figure 6.3 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-1 7. HOUSING • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: Develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all members of the community. To achieve this housing goal, the following policies are proposed: o Promote the development of a variety of housing options by preserving and increasing high-quality housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of ages, incomes and household types. o Encourage the incorporation of affordable, life-cycle, and work force housing into new development and redevelopment where feasible. o Maintain the quality, safety, and unique character of the City’s housing stock. o Preserve and strengthen the community’s neighborhoods to maintain a high- quality of life for residents. o Encourage housing development and redevelopment that is complimentary to and enhances the character of the City’s established neighborhoods. 7.1 INTRODUCTION One of the principal roles of a community is to serve as a place to live. In Arden Hills, 23.1 percent of all of the land area in the community is currently used for housing (not including TCAAP). However, if public open spaces and roads are removed, housing accounts for 52.9 percent of all developed land in Arden Hills. The approved TCAAP Master Plan envisions that 35.4 percent of the total 427 acre site will be developed for residential uses. Because housing is such an important part of Arden Hills, maintaining the quality of the current housing stock while providing long-term opportunities for new housing is important to the ongoing vitality of the community and to retaining Arden Hills’ reputation as a highly desirable place to live. 7.2 CONTEXT According to the United States Census, Arden Hills had 3,017 housing units in 2000. A housing unit is the actual structure while a household refers to the people living in a housing unit. Approximately 68 percent of the housing units in Arden Hills are detached single-family homes, 12 percent are attached single family homes (commonly referred to as townhomes), and nine percent are manufactured homes. These three housing types comprise almost 90 percent of the City’s housing supply. Arden Hills has the City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-2 second highest percentage of single-family homes compared to adjacent communities and is significantly above the Ramsey County and metropolitan area average. Apartments with ten or more units are just 2.74 percent of the City’s housing stock. The City has just one traditional apartment building with 37 units and one condominium building with 72 units. The City has very few duplexes, which are relatively more prevalent in other metropolitan communities (Figure 7.2). 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 1-unit detached 1-unit attached 2 to 4 units 5 to 9 units 10 or more units Mobile home, trailer, or other Ho u s i n g U n i t s 1990 2000 Figure 7.1 – Arden Hills Housing Type Source: US Census 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 7- C o u n t y M e t r o Ra m s e y C o u n t y Ar d e n H i l l s M o u n d s V i e w Ne w B r i g h t o n Ro s e v i l l e Sh o r e v i e w Single Family (attached and detached)Duplexes Mulit-Family and attached housing Mobile homes Other units Figure 7.2 – Housing Type by Community Source: US Census City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-3 Household composition will play a role in defining future housing needs in Arden Hills. Between 1990 and 2000, increases were seen in both the number of non-family households and in householders living alone. 2,904 2,317 2,048 2,959 2,227 1,883 732 590 440587 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Total households Family households (families) Married-couple family Nonfamily households Householder living alone 1990 2000 Figure 7.3 – Arden Hills Household Type Source: US Census Additionally, the age of Arden Hills’ residents will also impact housing choices. From 1990 to 2000, there was a significant increase in residents between 45 and 54 years of age. By 2012, this segment will increase in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the population. Additionally, by 2012 notable increases in the population between 65 and 74 as well as the 75+ age group will continue to occur. 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 17 and under 18-24 years 25-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65-74 years 75+ 1990 2000 2012 Figure 7.4 – Arden Hills Age Distribution 1990, 2000, 2012 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-4 Source: US Census and Maxfield Research Group The age of the existing housing stock is also an indicator of potential future needs. From 1970 to 1979, 920 housing units were built in Arden Hills, the most of any decade to date. Of note is the fact that 50 percent of the housing in the community was constructed prior to 1974 (not including the manufactured homes). Homes that are older than 30 years may typically need more repairs and renovations. 97 166 455 208 920 537 201 35 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1939 or Earlier 1940 - 1949 1950 - 1959 1960 - 1969 1970 - 1979 1980 - 1989 1990 - 1999 2000 - 2006 Figure 7.5 – Age of Housing Stock Source: 1990 & 2000 US Census and City of Arden Hills Group quarters, which include college dormitories, nursing homes, and group homes, are calculated separately from traditional types of housing such as single family homes, townhomes, and apartments. Since 1990, group quarters and the number of people living in group quarters have increased: Table 7.1 – Arden Hills Group Quarters Population 1990 2000 2008* College Dormitories 631 1,557 1,776 Nursing Homes 384 411 377 Other Group Quarters 10 20 25 Total 1,025 1,988 2,178 Source: US Census, Bethel University, Presbyterian Homes *Estimated Almost the entire group quarters population is at Bethel University and Presbyterian Homes. Between 2000 and 2004, Bethel University increased the on-campus housing capacity from 1,530 to 1,963 students. Presbyterian Homes, a senior housing facility, City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-5 had a 377 capacity and 19 senior apartment units and is typically at capacity. The remaining group quarters population lives in group homes in the residential areas of the City. While group quarters housing is calculated separately from traditional housing, it is important to recognize this type of housing can impact the City’s sewer, water, transportation, parks, and recreation systems differently than traditional types of housing. It is likely that the number of people living in group quarters at Bethel University, Presbyterian homes, and other group homes will increase as those facilities do have additional land to expand. Therefore, it is important for the City to work with these institutions to manage the potential impacts as well as promote a diversity of housing. 7.3 HOUSEHOLD FORECASTS The total number of households in Arden Hills is forecasted to increase by over 55 percent between 2000 and 2030 2010 and 2040. Table 7.2 - Household Forecasts by City 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 % Change 2000-2010 % Change 2010-2040 Arden Hills 2,959 2,957 3,750 4,600 4,600 -0.07%55.56% Mounds View 5,018 4,954 5,100 5,200 5,500 -1.28%11.02% New Brighton 9,013 8,915 9,800 10,600 11,200 -1.09%25.63% Roseville 14,598 14,632 15,100 15,600 17,000 0.23%16.18% Shoreview 10,125 10,402 10,800 11,200 11,300 2.74%8.63% Ramsey County 201,236 202,691 223,920 238,260 248,550 0.72%22.63% Twin Cities 7 County 1,021,456 1,117,749 1,259,450 1,390,990 1,510,090 9.43%35.10% Source: Metropolitan Council The rate of forecasted household growth in Arden Hills surpasses all adjacent communities as well as Ramsey County. In establishing its forecasts, the Metropolitan Council is assuming full development of the buildable portion of the TCAAP property by 2020 2030 which will also represent essentially a full build-out of Arden Hills. Table 7.3 - People per Household 2010 2020 2030 2040 Arden Hills 3.23 3.04 2.89 2.93 Mounds View 2.45 2.43 2.40 2.38 New Brighton 2.41 2.35 2.32 2.32 Roseville 2.30 2.32 2.30 2.28 Shoreview 2.41 2.43 2.43 2.43 Ramsey County 2.51 2.44 2.41 2.40 Twin Cities 7 County 2.55 2.48 2.44 2.43 Source: Metropolitan Council City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-6 The significantly higher people per household in Arden Hills is misleading because the people living in group quarters housing is included in the total population, but the group quarters housing structures does not add to the number of households in the City. When adjusted for group quarters population, the people per household is comparable to the adjacent cities and metropolitan area. Table 7.4 - People per Household Adjusted 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 Total Population 9,199 9,652 11,200 12,900 12,900 Households 2,904 2,959 3,800 4,600 4,600 People per HH 3.17 3.26 2.95 2.80 2.80 Non-group Quarters Population*8,174 7,664 8,860 10,560 10,560 People per Non-group Quarters HH 2.81 2.59 2.33 2.30 2.30 Source: 1990 and 2000 Census, Metropolitan Council *Assumes full capacity and no growth after 2000 Consistent with long-term trends, the average occupancy of a housing unit in Arden Hills is projected to continue to decline from 2.59 persons per unit in 2000 to 2.3 people per unit in 2020 and 2030. 7.4 HOUSING ISSUES Three primary housing issues will need to be addressed by Arden Hills in the next 20 years. They include housing diversity, housing affordability, and housing quality. Each is discussed below. 7.4.1 Housing Diversity Life-cycle housing, which was referenced in the housing goals, is a common term used to describe the provision of housing types for all stages of life. Life-cycle housing is based on the premise that as people go through life, their housing needs change. A young person getting out of school and just starting out usually cannot afford to own a home so they often begin by renting. As a person grows older, they often establish a family and buy their first home, sometimes either a starter home or townhome. As a family’s income grows, they may move Figure 7.6 - Life Cycle Housing City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-7 up to a larger home. Once the children leave and the family size decreases, parents often move back to a smaller home with fewer maintenance needs or to one of the growing number of either single-family or multi-family housing options that has an association that take care of home and property maintenance. Eventually, as a person ages, there is often a need for assisted living or an extended care facility. Housing in Arden Hills today is primarily focused on one stage of the housing life- cycle, move-up housing. Ironically, a significant number of units constructed in Arden Hills during the 1970s were oriented to the first-time homebuyer market. As housing prices have risen over the past three to four decades, what was once priced for a first-time buyer is now classified as move-up housing due to escalated prices. Arden Hills does still have a limited supply of more entry level housing. In 2007, there were 285 units in the Arden Manor manufactured home community and approximately 80 percent of the units were owner occupied. Rental housing is another component of life-cycle housing that needs to be addressed. Rental housing is an important component of the overall housing supply since it provides options for both the beginning and later stages of the life- cycle chain. It may also serve the needs of several segments of the population including retail service employees, seniors, young adults just entering the workplace and economically disadvantaged households. Based on the homestead data from Ramsey County, 10 percent of the housing in Arden Hills is classified as non-homesteaded, which is a rough indicator for rental housing. According to Ramsey County property information, slightly more than 94 percent of the occupied single family homes and townhomes (not including manufactured homes or condominiums) were owner occupied in 2008. Arden Hills promotes housing diversity through its long-term goals, policies, and strategies. The market is also expected to exert pressure on the City for more housing diversity. As was noted earlier, factors such as an aging population, a population that has more non-family households, and increased numbers of householders living alone is expected to drive demand for more attached, multi- family housing. Multi-family units expected to be in demand are likely to be oriented toward both owners and renters. 7.4.2 Housing Affordability Affordable housing is an issue in every Twin Cities area community. With housing costs outpacing many wages, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on affordable housing. Because of the disparity of housing costs and City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-8 wages throughout the Twin Cities, affordable housing continues to be a major initiative of the Metropolitan Council. According to the Metropolitan Council, housing is considered affordable if it is priced at or below 30 percent of the gross income of a household earning 60 percent of the Twin Cities median family income. In 2007, the area median income for the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul area adjusted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a family of four was $78,500. Therefore, in 2007, housing was considered affordable if annual housing costs for a family of four do not exceed 30 percent of $47,100, which translates to $14,130 per year or $1,177.50 per month for housing. While the purchasing power of $1,177.50 per month depends on interest rates and other household factors, it could be sufficient to purchase a home that is priced in the range of $150,000. To implement the Livable Communities Act in 2007, the Metropolitan Council uses as the upper limit of affordability for ownership purchase price and monthly rents, the following dollar amounts: Table 7.5 - 2007 Owned Occupied Affordable Housing Prices Household Income Level:Affordable Home Price 80% of area median income ($62,800)$206,800 60% of area median income ($47,100)$152,000 Source: Metropolitan Council Table 7.6 - Rental Housing Affordable Prices Bedroom size: *Monthly gross rent including tenant-paid utilities, affordable at 50% of area median income Efficiency $687 1 bedroom $736 2 bedrooms $883 3 bedrooms $1,020 4 bedrooms $1,138 2007 RENTAL HOUSING Source: Metropolitan Council The mean assessed value of housing in Arden Hills in 2007 was $291,778 with a median of $272,100 (Figure 7.7). Based on 2007 assessed property values from Ramsey County, 25 percent of the housing was at or below the affordable home price of $206,800 and approximately 13 percent was at or below $152,000. In January of 2006, the Metropolitan Council released a report entitled “Determining the Affordable Housing Need in the Twin Cities 2011-2020”. The report not only forecasts the regional need by 2020 for newly constructed, City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-9 affordable housing but it allocates each community’s share of the regional need. The total need for newly constructed housing in the Twin Cities is estimated to be 51,000 units between 2011 and 2020. Each community’s share of the regional need is allocated based on a number of factors. According to the Metropolitan Council, 30.6 percent of new housing units in all cities should be affordable. Allocations are then adjusted by job proximity, the composition of the housing stock and access to transit service. Based on the formula, the Metropolitan Council has allocated a need for 288 affordable housing units to Arden Hills between now and the year 2020. In order to ensure that this need can be met, Arden Hills’ has allocated several land use classifications on the Future Land Use Map with development standards that may accommodate affordable housing on TCAAP. In the remainder of Arden Hills, the City expects the majority of new affordable housing units to be constructed in areas designated as Medium Density Residential, or High Density Residential, and Mixed Residential on the Future Land Use Map. to accommodate affordable housing. The City would not seek to concentrate affordable housing in any particular area. In addition to ensuring that there is sufficient land designated that has the potential to provide affordable housing, the City of Arden Hills is committed to continuing its participation in the Metropolitan Livable Community Program. As a participant, the City of Arden Hills continues to be eligible to compete for grant funding provided by the Livable Communities Act (LCA) to assist with clean-up operations for polluted land for redevelopment, creating development or redevelopment opportunities that demonstrate efficient use of land and infrastructure through connected development patterns, and opportunities to create more affordable housing. 7.4.3 Housing Quality Except for the TCAAP property, much of Arden Hills is considered developed. As was pointed out earlier, the age of 70 percent of the current housing stock makes ongoing maintenance a community concern. If Arden Hills’ existing neighborhoods are going to remain attractive places to live, owners will need to continue maintenance and reinvestment efforts. Encouraging housing maintenance can be done in two ways, either through voluntary efforts or through regulatory requirements. Many communities rely on both. Ideally, all residents will maintain their property in a sound and attractive manner. Realistically, however, a small percentage of properties will not be City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-10 adequately maintained and in such cases, they can have a significant negative impact on surrounding properties and even the neighborhood as a whole. Arden Hills relies primarily on individual owners to maintain property. The City has nuisance provisions in its local code, it enforces the Minnesota State Building Code, and the International Property Maintenance Code was adopted in 2007. As was noted in the housing policies, the City stands ready to consider the adoption of a rental regulations should it become necessary. Additionally, Arden Hills will continue to work with programs offered by county, regional, state and federal agencies as appropriate. Such programs are more limited than they were in the past due to changes in priorities and reductions in funding. 7.5 FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES While Arden Hills does have a limited number of smaller, infill vacant parcels south of Highway 96, future housing opportunities will largely come from the development of the TCAAP site. TCAAP offers an unparalleled opportunity to create a mix of housing integrated with employment, entertainment, recreation and transit service. The flexibility included in the design and development regulations for the site will help the community address its goals of housing diversity and housing affordability. A definitive plan for TCAAP is not part of this comprehensive plan update but will be addressed in a subsequent amendment. As it is currently envisioned, The TCAAP site will include approximately 350 427 acres of gross development area. Although not yet approved, the concept plan in 2007 Of this total, included 168approximately 151 acres of land has been designated specifically for residential development. Residential areas are divided between several zoning districts with varying gross density requirements. A range of different housing types will be accommodated, including single-family detached homes, twin homes, townhomes, manor homes, apartments, condominiums, and senior housing. The City expects that up to 1,431 housing units will be constructed on the site at the time of full development.and a potential for 1,750 housing units. This development area has the potential to accommodate single-family housing on a range of lot sizes, manor homes, townhomes, apartments, condominiums and senior housing. The remaining developable land on the TCAAP site may accommodate retail uses, offices, a hotel, a variety of civic uses, parks, and other open spaces. The residential component of the TCAAP site will offer a future mix of housing that will compliment Arden Hills’ current supply of predominately single-family detached housing. It will provide opportunities to address the changing needs of the local population and it will attract new people to the community. Combined with the City’s efforts to maintain City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-11 the current supply of housing, the development of the TCAAP site will continue Arden Hills’ position in the marketplace as a highly desirable place to live. 7.6 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES In order to advance the policies and ideas identified in this chapter, the following implementation strategies could be used: o Review City codes to consider and encourage a range of housing opportunities and innovative site design. o Pursue grants or other opportunities that promote the construction of affordable housing. o Explore the adoption of rental regulations to ensure the functionality and maintenance of rental properties. o Explore the adoption of an administrative fine program to deter ongoing nuisance and property maintenance issues. o Promote the use of high quality materials in new housing construction to minimize long-term deterioration of the housing stock. o Ensure safety, livability and durability of the housing stock through enforcement of the Minnesota State Building Code, which includes educating property owners and residents on housing and property maintenance codes. o Develop regulations that prohibit the construction of housing that is not compatible with the scale of the existing neighborhood. o Develop standards for protecting lakes, wetlands, trees, and other open spaces during redevelopments and infill projects. o Establish architectural/design guidelines for new developments and redevelopments. o Identify programs, policies, and strategies that encourage aging in place for senior citizens. The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s housing goal and policies. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-1 9. PARKS AND RECREATION • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: 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. To achieve this parks and recreation goal, the following policies are proposed: o Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and pathways that are safe and engaging, which includes: Developing, maintaining, and encouraging the use of north-south and east-west arterial pathways that connect neighborhood paths within the City and to regional paths. Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and other destination points through a City-wide pathway system. Strengthening the park and path system by making improvements as feasible through the annual budgeting and CIP process. o Provide recreation programs and activities that address the interests of all segments of the community, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and seniors. o Encourage non-motorized transportation and commuting in and outside of Arden Hills to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and increase physical activity. o Work to connect the pathway system to transit facilities. o Protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for active and passive recreation. o Plan for parks, paths, and recreation on the TCAAP property that addresses the interests of Arden Hills’ residents. o Explore financing and funding options to improve and expand the City’s parks and recreation system. o Promote the removal of invasive species throughout the park and recreational system. o Construct way-finding signage for parks and paths. o Explore options for collaboration with other governmental, educational, and private entities to provide an array of high-quality recreational programs. o Work and coordinate with Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, the school districts and other applicable organizations to enhance the park, pathway, and recreation system. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-2 9.1 PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN The City recognizes that demographic, recreation, and environmental trends will impact park, recreation, trail, and open space user needs. To prepare for future needs, the City of Arden Hills completed the Parks, Trails, and Open Space (PTOS) Plan in 2002. The PTOS Plan analyzed the City’s current parks and recreation system facilities and developed a long-term vision for the City’s parks and recreation system. In order to realize the City’s vision, the PTOS Plan recommended improvements to increase efficiency and achieve the long-term parks and recreation vision and priorities for the City. The vision and goals in the 2002 PTOS Plan were updated by the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee and adopted by the City Council in 2006. Progress has been made on implementing the 2002 PTOS Plan. Since the PTOS Plan was intended to guide programs, improvements, and decision-making through 2020, this chapter largely reflects the content in the PTOS Plan and the 2006 update to the PTOS plan. As part of the 2002 PTOS planning process, the City identified long-term trends to help determine future park, trail, and recreation needs. Recreation interests and participation are influenced by a number of factors, including, age, access to facilities, income, available leisure time, interest in the environment, new recreation technology, and social trends. In general, people are looking for quality recreation that is close to home, but they are willing to travel to obtain higher quality or more specialized activities or environments. 9.2 REGIONAL PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM Although the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan focuses on local needs, the community recognizes that Arden Hills is connected to and participates in a larger, regional network of parks, pathways, and open spaces. The Metropolitan Council’s regional park system includes 49 regional parks and park preserves that cover more than 52,000 acres. The regional system also boasts 28 regional trails that span 170 miles. Arden Hills is linked to three regional trails and is home to one regional park (Figure 9.1). The Highway 96 Regional Trail crosses the City from east to west adjacent to Highway 96. The trail is primarily on the south side of the highway; however, it remains incomplete between Highway 10 in Arden Hills and old County Road 8 in the City of New Brighton. The proposed reconstruction of Highway 96 in this vicinity includes completing this trail, which would connect Arden Hills to Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. Completion of this trail is supported by the City. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-3 The Lexington Parkway Regional Trail spans the entire length of the Shoreview and Arden Hills border on the eastern side of the City. While the trail is complete on the Shoreview side of Lexington Avenue, it is only extends from Tanglewood Ave. to County Road F in Arden Hills. As redevelopment occurs and other opportunities arise, the City does seek to complete the trail to both the north and south on the Arden Hills side of Lexington Avenue. Ramsey County completed the Rice Creek North Regional Trail in the northwestern corner of the City on former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property in 2008. This new trail is an important connection in the metropolitan region’s trail system. The land adjacent to Rice Creek was part of the federally owned TCAAP property; however, approximately 112 acres were transferred to Ramsey County in 2006 for incorporation into the Ramsey County park system. The 2.2 mile, 10 foot wide trail is open to walkers and bikers. The approved master plan for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail indicates this trail continuing west and south to Long Lake Regional Park. Reconstruction of I-35W at County Road H will provide for the completion of this trail connection, which will provide another link between Arden Hills and Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. In 2006, Ramsey County acquired 113 acres of land within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property for the Rice Creek North Regional Tail Corridor. The new trail corridor is located in the northwestern corner of the TCAAP site adjacent to Rice Creek and Interstate 35W. This land was transferred to the County by the National Park Service as part of the Federal Lands to Parks Program. An amendment to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan in 2003, identified an additional 49 acres to the east of the existing area to be acquired as a wildlife corridor. Following the County’s purchase of 427 acres of the TCAAP site for redevelopment, a subsequent amendment was made to the Master Plan identifying 60 additional acres for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor. This area generally extends from Highway 96 to County Road I and would facilitate a trailhead entry, additional trails, and a 150 foot wide trail corridor along the eastern side of the TCAAP development. Designated a regional park in 2006, the 217 acre Tony Schmidt Regional Park extends from the northern shore of Lake Johanna to the west side of Mounds View High School on Lake Valentine Road. Perry Park, a City of Arden Hills park, divides Tony Schmidt Park; however, a railroad underpass completed in 2006 provides a trail connection across Charles Perry Park to the two sections of Tony Schmidt Park. While much of the park is open space, the park offers a variety of amenities and is connected to local paths. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-4 There are a number of regional parks within a short distance of Arden Hills. Long Lake Regional Park is located in New Brighton, and the Snail Lake Regional Park is in Shoreview. The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve is in Shoreview, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes. 9.3 ARDEN HILLS PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM Arden Hills has 15 City parks ranging in size from one acre to 28 acres and other open areas that cover more than 145 acres (Figure 9.2 and Table 9.1). There is also approximately 11 miles of paths, which are primarily located on or adjacent to County roads. The surface of these paths varies between asphalt, concrete, gravel, wood chip mulch, and grass. The parks in Arden Hills provide a variety of amenities ranging from tennis courts and playgrounds to baseball diamonds and picnic shelters (Table 9.1). The City parks are well-distributed throughout Arden Hills south of Highways 96 and 10 and most residents are within one mile of a City park; however, controlled access roads interfere with convenient access to some parks that would otherwise be close by. South of Highways 96 and 10, there are four lakes entirely within Arden Hills and one lake shared by Arden Hills and Roseville. Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine have public access and beaches, though the public access and beach for Lake Josephine is in Roseville. Lake Valentine is a relatively shallow lake adjacent to Bethel University with some limited public use and access. Karth Lake, which is located southwest of the Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue intersection, is adjacent to a public park but is primarily used for non-motorized recreation by the surrounding property owners. Round Lake is unusable for recreation purposes due to contamination from the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. The entire shoreline of Round Lake is owned by the federal government, and there is no public access. The City has approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) to guide development on 427 acres purchased by Ramsey County of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site. Four City parks will be developed are planned to serve the new population on TCAAP and to complement the City’s existing park and recreation amenities. Trails will be constructed throughout the development to serve the site and to provide access to adjacent park and open space areas. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-5 Table 9.1 - Current Park Amenities Acres Softball/ Baseball Field Soccer Tennis B’ball Court Area Play Equip. Picnic Shelter Warming House Permanent Restrooms Hockey Rink Skating Rink Trail(s)Bocce Golf Course Arden Manor Park 4601 Prior Avenue Arden Oaks Park 1413 Arden Oaks Drive Crepeau Nature Preserve* 1224 Harriet Avenue Cummings Park 1220 Wyncrest Court Floral Park 1423 West Floral Drive Freeway Park 1370 West County Road E Hazelnut Park 3301 New Brighton Road Ingerson Park 3255 North Lexington Avenue Johanna Marsh Park 3168 Ridgewood Road Lindey’s North Snelling & County Road E Perry Park 3700 New Brighton Road Royal Hills Park Snelling Avenue/McClung Drive Sampson Park 1900 Lake Lane Valentine Park 1650 West County Road F 3 1 4.5 20 1.5 8.5 5 12 1 20 17.5 12.5 1.5 2.5 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-6 9.4 PARKS AND RECREATION MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AND EXPANSIONS The proposed park and pathway upgrades are based on the recommendations in the 2002 PTOS Plan, which is supplanted by this Comprehensive Plan (Figure 9.2). 9.4.1 Park Renovation and Upgrades In an effort to meet changing demographics, public safety, and the desires of the community, the City of Arden Hills will continue to use a multi-year capital improvement plan (CIP) to plan for park upgrades and renovations. The improvement recommendations are intended to improve public safety, aesthetics, function, and efficiency of individual parks as well as to promote overall public health and activity. The City also seeks to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In order to minimize park disruption, reduce costs through efficiency of construction, and improve park function, park renovation is recommended to be done all at once in each park, whenever possible. Individual park renovation recommendations are summarized below by park: o Arden Manor Park – Provide connections within the park and from the park to the potential future paths along Highway 96 when reconstruction of this highway occurs. Add new shaded benches near park features. Add a park sign at the park entrance. o Arden Oaks Park – Add benches and trash containers near the park features. Add trees and landscaping to provide shade, spatial definition, and to improve aesthetics. o Charles Perry Park – Consider moving the entrance drive to line up with Thom Drive. This will eliminate the conflict that exists with the ice rink where skaters have to cross the entrance drive, and will create space for a pleasure rink. Explore the possibility of paving the existing skating rink for inline skating and half court basketball. Complete the path from the picnic pavilion to the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail in Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Look into the future acquisition of the single family home nearest the park to accommodate future uses (Figure 9.2). o Crepeau Nature Preserve – Add additional unpaved paths within the park. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-7 o Cummings Park – Explore the possibility of adding irrigation to the soccer fields. This will enhance the quality of the fields and allow for additional usage. Add benches along the paths and park amenities. o Floral Park –Additional unpaved looped paths could be constructed in the park to provide more walking and nature watching opportunities. Add benches along the paths and park amenities. o Freeway Park - Consider paving the hockey rink for year-round use. Upgrade existing half basketball court. o Hazelnut Park – Replace the warming house with a new structure and provide a safer access to the rink. Install shaded benches near recreational features. Add lights from parking lot to skating rink. Add a picnic shelter or pavilion to meet the usage demands of the park. o Ingerson Park – Add a connecting path to Lexington Avenue, Fernwood Court, and Lake Lane, utilizing a sewer easement to Fernwood as a path corridor and Lake Lane as a path access point. o Johanna Marsh – Resurface tennis courts, add a park sign, and add benches. o Lindey’s Park – Provide benches. Utilize the Bocce Golf Course for recreation programming. o Round Lake Open Space – Explore the possibility of adding a path connecting Old Highway 10 to the path west of Round Lake by easement or land acquisition. Add a parking lot at Parkshore Drive. Determine what type of amenities/fields meet the needs of the community and develop the park. o Royal Hills – Add a fence along the outfield and sideline of the ball field to minimize balls going into the woods. o Sampson Park – Add landscaping within the park to provide interest and improve aesthetics. Replace the parking lot surface of the basketball court with a colored, bituminous surface. o Valentine Park – Complete drainage study and drainage improvements for the future of the park. Future Improvements are contingent upon the results of the study: Consider reconfiguring parking lot to detach park City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-8 features from the parking lot pavement. Replace the play structure. Add a new warming house/picnic shelter. Move or improve the surface of the half basketball court. 9.4.2 Recreation The City currently has an extensive youth recreation program. While the programs have been primarily focused on youth and adolescent activities, an increased need for teen, adult, and senior activities was identified in the 2002 PTOS Plan as well as the community meetings held for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. To help inform the recreation program development process, the City may consider creating advisory groups for seniors, teens, children, and other interested groups. 9.4.3 Pathway Expansion and Upgrades A number of neighborhoods in Arden Hills have pathways; however, in order to provide a connected and complete pathway system in Arden Hills, additional arterial and neighborhood paths are needed (Figure 9.2). While paths are popular for recreational purposes, there is also a growing demand for utilitarian pathways that connect residential areas to destinations such as commercial areas, offices, parks, and other popular places. Providing multiple destinations on a pathway system can increase use, promote physical activity, and reduce motorized travel. This Plan includes the following recommendations for pathway expansions and upgrades: City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-9 Table 9.2 - Trail Improvement List Feet Miles A Cleveland Ave. (County Road "D" to Stowe Ave.)2,623 0.50 A.2 Cleveland Ave. (Thom Ct. to existing path off Cty E2)1,672 0.32 B County Road D (Cleveland to New Brighton Road)2,644 0.50 C New Brighton Road (County Rd. D to Stowe Ave.)2,957 0.56 C.1 New Brighton Road (Stowe Ave. to County Road E2)5,333 1.01 D County Road E2 (New Brighton Rd. to Old Hwy. 10) Completed 3,309 0.63 D.1 County Road E2 (Cleveland Ave. to New Brighton Rd.)671 0.13 E R.C. Open Space (from Cty Rd. E2 to Venus) Completed 686 0.13 E.1 R.C. Open Space (from segment E path to MVHS)2,974 0.56 F Tony Schmidt Underpass trail North to County Road E2 (lift station rd.)1,560 0.30 F.1 Perry Park Pavilion to Underpass Trail Head Completed 1,399 0.27 G County Road E (Indian Pl. to Lk. Joh. Blvd. to Tony Schmidt U. Trail to end of park - north side)2,787 0.53 G.1 Lake Johanna Blvd. (From Segment G to Old 10 - Snelling)1,742 0.33 H County Road E (Old 10-Snelling to Connelly Ave.)2,185 0.41 I Snelling Ave. (Highway 51 to County Road E)4,382 0.83 I.1 Old Highway 10-Snelling (Cty Road E2 through CP Rail)1,056 0.20 I.2 Old Highway 10-Snelling (from CP Rail to County Rd. E2)2,270 0.43 I.3 Old Highway 10-Snelling (from Cty. Road E2 to Hwy. 96)8,870 1.68 J Lake Valentine Road (Mounds View H.S. to Old 10-Snelling)1,600 0.30 K Parkshore Dr. (from Old Hwy 10-Snelling to beginning of Rd. Lake Trail)2,395 0.45 K.1 Gateway Blvd. (from proposed segment K to Round Lk. Road)2,165 0.41 K.2 Round Lake Trail (Complete the loop that has a gap behind Nott Co.)2,421 0.46 K.3 Round Lake Road W. (from Gateway Blvd. to existing trail off of 96) Completed 2,634 0.50 L County Road 96 (Complete trail west from existing path to 35W)3,100 0.59 M North Snelling Ave. (From County Road 96 to Briarknoll)2,827 0.54 N County Road F (From Existing Sidewalk from Lexington to Hamline)400 0.08 N.1 Hamline (From County Road F to Floral Drive Completed 605 0.11 O Lexington Ave. (From County Road F to County Road E)1,500 0.28 O.1 Lexington Ave. (From County Road E to Shoreline Lane)5,212 0.99 O.2 Lexington Ave. (From Tanglewood to County Road I - West Side)7,890 1.50 P Crepeau Preserve (From Cannon to Crepeau Nature Preserve)838 0.16 P.1 Pine Tree Drive(From Cty Road E to existing grass trail into Crepeau) Completed 1,266 0.24 Q Highway 51 (From Old Hwy. 10/Snelling to just past Glenhill Rd)1,373 0.26 R County Road E - (From Lexington Trail to existing Concrete Sidewalk & Connelly Ave) Completed 2,050 0.10 T.1 Spine Road Trail (From HWY 96 to County Road H)7,689 1.40 T.2 Town Center Trail (Along Water Infrastructure)4,267 0.80 T.3 Rice Creek North Trail Corridor Addition (From HWY 96 to Rice Creek North Regional Trail)8,977 1.70 Total Proposed Future Trails 108,329 20.19 LengthSegmentProposed Trail Location The above list is not a ranked priority list of proposed path expansions and upgrades. The City has identified certain trail segments that are crucial for developing needed north-south and east-west path connections that are divided by major highways: G, G1, H, I, I1, I2, and I3. In coordination with the capital City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-10 improvements plan (CIP), the City may benefit from setting specific trail priorities to take advantage of grants, road reconstruction projects, and other opportunities as they arise. Segment D and E are planned pathways along County Road E2 and a connection through Ramsey County open space from the nearby neighborhood (Venus Ave.) The City was successful in obtaining a grant for $175,000 for these two segments from the Federal Safe Routes to School Funding Program. The goal of the pathways is to provide a safe route to Valentine Hills Elementary, the Ramsey County Library, and Tony Schmidt Regional Park. County Road E2 is a busy roadway that continues to increase in traffic and is a dangerous route for pedestrians. This project is scheduled to occur in the federal fiscal year 2009. This project is a cooperative effort between the City, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, School District 621, and Ramsey County Public Works. In conjunction with Ramsey County and MnDOT, grade separated crossings of major roads and railroads is one of the more important actions the City can take to improve the path network, increase safety, enhance access to parks, encourage increased physical activity, and help tie the community together (Figure 9.2). The following connections and improvements for pedestrian and bicyclists (non-motorized users), some of which are noted in the above list, are recommended from the 2002 PTOS Plan and the community meetings: o County Road E over Highway 51 – The existing bridge is very narrow and unsafe for pedestrians or bicyclists. This location is a key connection between the east and west portions of the City. The City will also need to work with Ramsey County and MnDOT to consider options for expanding or reconstructing the bridge to create adequate pedestrian and bike crossings or build a freestanding bike and pedestrian bridge near the vehicle bridge. o Highway 96 – A grade separated trail connection may be needed at a location between Highway 10 and Lexington Avenue. The grade- separated connection would provide access to City Hall, the TCAAP area, and the developed portion of the City south of Highway 96. A trail crossing of Highway 10 could possibly be incorporated into the Highway 96 and 10 intersection when it is rebuilt. o Highway 10 – Between Interstate 694 and the City border along Highway 10, a pathway crossing is needed. Two potential options for a grade separated crossings: An area just south of Royal Hills Park and/or along City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-11 Highway 10 north of Highway 96. A minimum of one grade separated crossing is desired. o Interstate 35W – The City desires a pedestrian and bike bridge over Interstate 35W. A specific location for this crossing needs to be identified. This would be a crucial pathway crossing to connect the TCAAP area with Long Lake Regional Park. o Interstate 694 – A pathway crossing in Arden Hills is needed at Interstate 694. A final location(s) will be selected when Interstate 694 is reconstructed; however, two potential locations include: Hamline Avenue/Highway 51 – A pathway across Interstate 694 near Hamline Avenue/Highway 51 must be constructed when Interstate 694 is reconstructed. Lexington Avenue – While there is a pathway on the Shoreview side of the Lexington Avenue bridge, there is not a path on the Arden Hills side of the bridge. When the Interstate 694 reconstruction occurs, a pathway should be provided at this location. o Trail Signage – add small trail identification maps that include distance, name, and standard city identification where needed. Implementing the pathway expansion and improvement plan will require cooperation with Ramsey County, MnDOT, the school districts, and other private and public entities. The City recognizes that the entire network cannot be completed at once; however, the above list represents the long-term goal of a comprehensive pathway network to facilitate recreational and utilitarian uses. 9.4.4 Park and Open Space Acquisitions While there is very little vacant land available in the City outside of the TCAAP property, four locations were identified for potential incorporation into the City’s park and recreational system (Figure 9.2). Two land parcels remain to be acquired within the boundary of Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Additional public lands adjacent to the park are proposed to be used for trails and trail connections under cooperative agreements. o Charles Perry Park – The City should consider acquiring the residential property adjacent to Charles Perry in order to minimize the potential conflict caused by reflected light, noise and trespassing while providing an City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-12 opportunity to expand the recreational offerings in the park and to provide better park access. o Round Lake Park - The open land west of Round Lake Park should be considered for acquisition. This land could provide adequate space for soccer fields, community gardens, ball fields, or other recreational uses. The amount of property to acquire would be determined by what programming needs exist at that time. This seeks to obtain the necessary area by park dedication and acquisition as possible. o Round Lake Trail Easements - The remaining easements are needed to complete the trail around the west and south sides of Round Lake. o Tony Schmidt Regional Park – While Tony Schmidt Regional Park is a Ramsey County park, the City encourages the County to expand its facility in accordance with their facility and land needs. The Tony Schmidt Regional Park Master Plan lists potential land acquisitions, which are shown on Figure 9.2 9.4.5 TCAAP Redevelopment Area Of the 585 acres that are part of the proposed TCAAP redevelopment area, nearly 168 acres are tentatively planned to be used for parks, open spaces, and a wildlife corridor. Approximately 42 acres in the redevelopment area are anticipated to be used for community parks, gathering spaces, and open spaces. The land use design for the TCAAP property will likely include a large central park and a number of small neighborhood parks. The exact layout and use of these parks has not been determined; however, they are likely to be focused on local park and recreation needs. The City will be receiving approximately 49 acres of TCAAP property as a public benefit transfer in order to maintain a wildlife corridor between the AHATS property and Rice Creek. The City will transfer the 49 acres to Ramsey County for incorporation into the Rice Creek North Regional Trail in accordance with the approved Regional Trail Master Plan. Ramsey County purchased 427 acres of the TCAAP property in April 2013. The City has approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code to regulate zoning and land uses. Approximately 24 acres are planned to be used for City parks and public open space. along a pedestrian corridor. Ramsey County is acquiring an City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-13 additional 30 acres from the federal government for a north-south trail and 78 acres for a future wildlife corridor and trailhead. Four City parks will be located within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Amenities will be planned for each park based on the population served and to complement existing amenities in the developed portion of the City. The timing of park development will be aligned to the development of adjacent neighborhoods. In order to provide flexibility the exact boundary and location of each park include on the TCAAP property may move within its given district. However, each park will be required to include the identified amenities within the City’s TCAAP Master Parks and Open Space Plan. Green space will be provided along a pedestrian corridor linking the primary retail area west of the Spine Road to a City park on the eastern edge of the site. Trails will be provided along the Spine Road and along a collector road adjacent to the natural resources corridor. In cases where private development is immediately adjacent to park and open space areas, the TCAAP Redevelopment Code requires frequent pedestrian connections to open space. Connections to the north-south trail corridor and trails in the wildlife corridor will be provided from adjacent neighborhoods. Ramsey County has prepared and the City has approved the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Wildlife Corridor Habitat Restoration plan. Improvements, remediation, restoration and other development of the wildlife corridor property, prior to and following transfer to Ramsey County, will be guided by this plan. Trail connections for public use may be incorporated into the wildlife corridor. However, they must be designed and aligned so as not to impede the movement of wildlife. Finally, in the northeast corner of the redevelopment area, 76.5 acres have been designated for an undetermined public use. This area is likely to include some type of regional athletic use, though an exact use has not been determined. Because this area is separated from the rest of the TCAAP redevelopment area by the wildlife corridor to the south and National Guard property to the north, access to this public area has yet to be determined. Access may be provided for vehicles from County Road I and by pedestrian/bike paths through the wildlife corridor. How this property will be accessed has not been determined but will need to be addressed. 9.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 9.5.1 Priority Setting City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-14 One tool to advance this chapter is to create a flexible priority list for improvements and expansions. With the priorities laid out, the City would be able better able to assess fund balances and make informed spending decisions and coordinate improvements with other projects such as road improvements. The priority list will need to be regularly evaluated to measure progress and to adjust the list to accommodate funding availability, changing circumstances, and changing priorities. A fully functioning and complete park and pathway system adds to the attractiveness of the City and to the values of property owners. While a long-term priority list will help the City in the decision making process and help plan for future expenses, the list must be flexible. As new local and regional projects, needs, and opportunities arise, it may be necessary to adjust the list to take advantage of opportunities that may not yet be known. 9.5.2 Partnerships Developing partnerships with other public and private organizations is an important tool for implementing this and other chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. With scarce resources and increasing demands, searching for partnerships to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and expand services is necessary. Working with adjacent cities, the Metropolitan Council, Ramsey County, businesses, school districts, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders may lead to better and more efficient implementation of this Chapter. MNDOT & Ramsey County Transportation – Coordinating with MnDOT and Ramsey County Public Works will help ensure that pathway additions and crossings are in their transportation master plans, included in reconstruction projects, and are a priority for funding and implementation in their capital improvement plans (CIP). Ramsey County Parks and Recreation – With regional facilities in Arden Hills and connecting to City pathways, it is important to coordinate with the County. The County is working to implement the Tony Schmidt Master Plan, the Rice Creek trail system, and other regional park and trail projects that connect to or impact Arden Hills. Mounds View and Roseville School Districts – The City has an opportunity to work with the school districts and the two facilities in Arden Hills to increase pedestrian and bike access to the schools, promote safe routes to school, and increase physical activity. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 9-15 Bethel University and Northwestern College – Both of these campuses have trails that can be accessed by the public. The City should consider working with these institutions to ensure continued access to these trails and to make connections with City trails. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Redevelopment Partner and the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) – The proposed redevelopment on the TCAAP property offers an opportunity to greatly expand the City’s park and pathway network. The City seeks to continue working with the developers, AHATS, and private entities to ensure a park and pathway system is constructed that meets the needs of current and future residents. Although the AHATS property is not freely open to the public, it could play a role in future park and recreation opportunities. 9.5.3 Financing While the City supports the park and recreation system, it is recognized that other needs in the City compete for funds and funding will continue to be a challenge. In order to implement the parks and recreation plan, yearly priorities could be identified in the City’s capital improvement plan (CIP), which can be adjusted annually as funding, opportunities, and needs change. Flexibility in implementation will be necessary. Since much of the City is developed, park and recreation expansion improvements cannot rely on park dedication fees alone. Therefore, the City may need to explore other financing options. Pursuing funding opportunities may help advance implementation of this plan at a faster rate than would otherwise be able to occur. 9.5.4 Additional Strategies The strategies in the previous sections should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s parks and recreation goal and policies. Highway 96 Regional Trail L e x i n g t o n P a r k w a y R e g i o n a l T r a i l R i c e C r e e k N o r t h R e g i o n a l T r a i l Future WildlifeCorridor E l m e r L . A n d e r s e n M e m o r i a l T r a i l Regional Pathways and Parks Regional Pathw ays Regional Parks Future Wildlife Corridor (Approximate) Other Pathways and Parks City County Private Arden Hills Parks & Open Spaces ¸ Metropolitan Council Review Printed: June 26, 2015Source: City of Arden Hills/Metropolitan Council 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update 0.55 Mile Figure 9.1 ExistingRegional Park and Path System K.2 K.1 I.3 I.3 K J L M D I.2 LAKE VALENTINE RD I.3 D E.1 E D.1 A.2 A B C C.1 F.1 F G G.1 I I P O.1 P.1 H I.1 O N N.1 RailroadUnderpass RailroadViaduct Bridge O.2 Underpass or Overpass K.3 R Q T.1 T.2 T.3 STOWE AVE LAKE VALENTINE RD RED FOX R D GREY FOX RD INGERSON RD R O U N D L A K E R D W A M B L E D R S I E M S C T S N E L L I N G A V E N COLLEEN AVE GL EN PAU L AVE TILL ER L N H A M L I N E VENUS AVE THOM D R ARDEN VIEW D R G L E N A R D E N R D C H A T H A M A V E AMBL E RD NOB LE RD GRA MSIE R D ARDEN PL GRA NT RD OAK AVE ED GEWAT ER AVE JERR OL D AVE D U N L A P S T N HARRIET AVE FLORAL DR W GLENVIEW AVE KARTH LA KE DR GATEWAY BLVD W Y N C R E S T CARLTON D R F O R E S T L N P R I O R A V E N CUMMINGS PAR K D R ROYAL L N KATIE LN P I N E T R E E D R F A I R V I E W A V E N R I D G E W O O D R D CRYSTAL AVE P L E A S A N T D R A R D E N O AKS DR V A L E N T I N E A V E B E N T O N W A Y INDIAN OA KS TR L S K I L E S L N B R I A R BECKMA N AVE LAMETTI LN M C C R A C K E N L N K E I T H S O N D R A S B U R Y A V E N NURSERY HILL L N BUSSARD CT DAWN CIR W J A M E S A V E JANET CT C A N N O N GLENHILL RD N O R M A A V E A R D E N V I E W C T ROYAL HILL S D R KAT IE C T G L E N A R D E N C T 13TH ST NE R I D G E W O O D C T K A R T H L A K E C I R G A L E C I R MCCL UNG DR W Y N C R E S T L N SANDEEN RD PARKSHORE DR EIDE CIR N O R T H - W O O D S D R NURSERY HILL CT CUM MINGS LN V A L E N T IN E C T INGERSON CT C O L L E E N C T GLENVIEW CT HUNTERS CT S H O R E L I N E L N P A S C A L A V E N L A K E L N N C O N N E L L Y AVE THO M CT A M B L E C I R C H A T H A M C T C O L L E E N C I R R O L L I N G H I L L S R D ARDEN OAKS CT N O R M A C I R I N D I A N P L ED GEWATER AVE N O R M A A V E TILLER LN S N E L L I N G A V E N D U N L A P S T N A R D E N P L S K I L E S L N F A I R V I E W A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N G L E N H I L L R D WYNRIDGE PLEASANT CIR ARDEN INDIAN OA KS CT J A M E S C I R D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L W O O D S T GATEWAY CT VALENTINE CREST R D B R U E B E R R Y LN BRIA RKNOLL CIR D E L L W O O D A V E L A M E T T I C I R W A L D E N P L WED GEWOODCIR P R I O R A V E INDIAN OAKS CIR CHATHAM CIR L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D L A K E L N N R I D G E EDGEWATER AVE F A I R V I E W A V E N F E R N W O O D S T S N E L L I N G A V E N S H O R E L I N E L N K A T I E L N COU NTY R OA D D W S H O R E W O O D DR LAKE L N COU NTY R OA D E W L A K E J O H A N N A BLVD GL EN PAU L AVE C L E V E L A N D A V E N N E W B R I G H T O N R D N E W B R I G H T O N R D HUDSON R D T H O M D R C L E V E L A N D A V E N B R I G H T O N W A YNEW B R I G H T O N R D §¨¦35W COU NTY R OA D E2 W C O U N T Y R O A D E 2 WL A K E V I E W C T C H A T H A M A V E S I E M S C T ARDEN PL GLE N A R D E N R D S N E L L I N G A V E N A R D E N O A K S D R S N E L L I N G A V E N B E T H E L D R O L D H I G H W A Y 1 0 S N E L L I N G A V E N VENU S AVE §¨¦35W LAKE VALENTINE RD §¨¦35W R O U N D L A K E R D W OLD HIG H W AY 10 LAKESHORE PL §¨¦694 §¨¦694 HIG H W AY 10 COU NTY R OA D 96 W COU NTY R OA D 96 W ABELE ST (Private) T O D D D R (P r i v a t e ) TODD DR (Private) PRIORAVE N ( P ri v a t e ) L I S A L N (P r i v a t e ) LISA CT (Private) P R I O R C T (P r i v a t e ) T O D D D R ( P r iv a t e ) P R I O R A V E N (P r i v a t e ) COU NTY R OA D I W COU NTY R OA D I W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N NOLL DR V I S T A C T DAWN CIR E COLLEEN A V E A R D E N V I E W DR COU NTY R OA D F W F E R N W O O D S T (P r i v a t e ) F E R N W O O D S T PLEA SA NT DR AMBLE DR COU NTY R OA D 96 W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N D R CT GUIDANT S(Private) B E T H E L D R BETHEL DR COU NTY R OA D E W L E X I N G T O N A V E N B E N T O N W A Y AVE INGERSON RD A V E N W O O D R D COU NTY R OA D E W H A M L I N E A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N P r i v a t e R i c e C r e e k N o r t h R e g i o n a l T r a i l Future WildlifeCorridor Highway 96 Regional Trail L e x i n g t o n P a r k w a y R e g i o n a l T r a i l E l m e r L . A n d e r s e n M e m o r i a l T r a i l Proposed Pathways and Parks Proposed Pathways Proposed Parks and Public Open Space Future Wildlife Corridor (Approximate) Potential Additions to Park System Exisit ing Pathways and Parks City Pathway County Pathway Private Pathway Regional Pathw ay Regional Parks Arden Hills Parks and Public Open Spaces ¸ This map is in draft format and subject to change prior to adoption. Printed: June 26, 2015Source: City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update 0.5 Mile DRAFT Figure 9.2 Existing and ProposedPark and Pathway System City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-1 11. TRANSPORTATION • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: Provide a transportation system that has convenient and effective multi-modal connections within Arden Hills and to adjacent municipalities, the remainder of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and greater Minnesota. To achieve this transportation goal, the following policies are proposed: o Approach transportation in a comprehensive manner by giving attention to all travel modes and related facilities, linking transit and land use and by combining or concentrating various land use activities to reduce the need for transportation facilities. o Coordinate transportation plans with adjacent communities and the County, State, and Federal governments to assure system continuity, determine priorities, increase safety, and to efficiently use resources and reduce congestion. o Create/provide a safe, cost effective, and efficient transportation system that is adequate for car, transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and truck transportation for the movement of people and goods and services in the community. o Encourage transportation methods that are less dependent on motor vehicles such as walking, biking, and transit. o Maintain the existing transportation infrastructure to protect the existing investments, increase efficiency, and delay the need for improvement or expansion. Where necessary, expand the City’s transportation system to meet current and future transportation needs. o Continue to work with the County and State elected and appointed officials to include County road reconstruction projects to address needed reconstruction and potential trails along the roadways when improved. o Work with developers to construct needed improvements prior to development. o Work to manage traffic in residential neighborhoods to not overburden any particular City street. 11.1 INTRODUCTION The transportation system in the City of Arden Hills is largely established, made up of metropolitan freeways and highways, County roads, and City streets. Except for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment, the City’s transportation system is not likely to see major changes in the next 10 to 20 years. The fact that the network is established, however, does not diminish the importance of continually monitoring the system to ensure City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-2 that it performs adequately. As such, whether an existing roadway is proposed for upgrading or a land use change is proposed on a property, this Plan provides the framework for decisions regarding the nature of roadway infrastructure improvements necessary to achieve safety, adequate access, mobility, and performance of the existing and future roadway system. This chapter includes established local goals, policies, standards, and guidelines to implement a future roadway network and transit vision that is coordinated with respect to county, regional, and state plans in such a way that the transportation system enhances quality economic and residential development within the City of Arden Hills. This chapter also includes two appendices. Appendix B describes the general transportation system principles and standards, including functional classification, roadway capacity by type, access management guidelines, geometric design standards, and roadway jurisdiction. Appendix C includes the full transportation forecast and traffic modeling methodology. 11.2 EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM EVALUATION The transportation system in Arden Hills includes a roadway system that accommodates a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, and public transit. Transportation also includes pedestrian movement and bicycles, which is also discussed in Chapter 9 (Parks & Recreation) of this Plan. While upgrades will need to be made over time, existing City controlled roads provide sufficient transportation service to the City. 11.2.1 Existing Traffic Volumes and Capacity Issues The existing traffic volumes within the area, which were collected by Mn/DOT, Ramsey County, and the City of Arden Hills, are represented in Figure 11.1 – 2005 and 2006 Average Daily Traffic Volumes. Volume to capacity analysis of the average daily traffic volumes indicates several roadway segments within the City of Arden Hills are currently operating at a periodically congested, near congested, or congested level (Figure 11.2). Additional data regarding segment design type and capacity is available within Appendix B. Based on available traffic volume data, the following roadways are classified into the following groups: Level of Service C – Periodically Congested • TH 10 from I-35W to I-694 • TH 51, South of CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue • CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue from CSAH 96 to I-694 • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue from CR I to CSAH 96 • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue, South of CR F City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-3 • CSAH 96, East of CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue • CSAH 96 from I-35W to TH 10 • CR D, CSAH 149/Lake Johanna Boulevard to CSAH 46/Cleveland Avenue • CR E, TH 51 to CSAH 76/Snelling Avenue • CR I from I-35W to Snelling Avenue Level of Service D & E – Near Congested • I-35W, North of TH 10/CSAH 10 • I-35W from TH 88 to CR D • TH 51 from I-694 to CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue • CR D from CSAH 46/Cleveland Avenue to I-35W Level of Service F – Congested • I-35W from TH 10 to TH 88 • I-35W, South of CR D • I-694 from Western City Limits to Eastern City Limits Capacity improvements are recommended on any roadway with a future level of service of D, E, or F, as defined in the roadway capacity discussion within the Transportation System Principals and Standards section. Roadways identified above as near congested or congested are recommended to be monitored and programmed for capacity improvements when necessary. Roadways that are periodically congested are generally identified as providing an acceptable level of service. 11.2.2 Safety and Mobility Congestion analysis shows I-35W and I-694 as the roadways with significant congestion. The rest of the existing transportation system throughout Arden Hills is primarily periodically congested, with areas that are near congested. Of primary concern to the City of Arden Hills is the congestion on TH 51/Hamline Avenue, south of I-694 and the county roadways at the interchanges with I-35W. This indicates that the congestion on I-35W is impacting the county roadways that have access to it. As I-35W becomes more congested, more traffic will likely use TH 51 or other adjacent minor arterials as an alternate route, which may also become congested. A planning-level analysis of the existing transportation system in Arden Hills was completed and included evaluating crash records for accident trends, the types of accidents most commonly occurring, and where accident trends may exist. In City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-4 the five-year time period from January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2006, there were 2,305 crashes on the roadways within or adjacent to the City of Arden Hills. The locations with high crash rates are primarily on the county and state highway intersections (Figure 11.3). Locations with the highest crash frequency are on I-694 with TH 51, and I-694 with I-35W. Additionally, there are high crash rates along I-35W and I-694 at every interchange location. Other locations off the freeway with high crash frequency are the intersections of TH 10 with CSAH 96, CSAH 96 with Hamline Avenue (CSAH 50), CSAH 96 with Lexington Avenue (CSAH 51), Lexington Avenue (CSAH 51) with Grey Fox Road, and Hamline Avenue (CSAH 50) with CR F (CSAH 12). Of the 2,305 crashes, 170 included injuries, 405 had possible injuries, and 1730 involved property damage only. Rear end crashes represented 48 percent of the crashes, and 8 percent were right angle crashes. 11.2.3 Jurisdictional Issues There are no planned jurisdictional transfers planned between Arden Hills and Ramsey County. The City desires active participation in any jurisdictional discussion. 11.2.4 Relevant Transportation Studies A number of studies have been completed or are in the process of being completed to provide direction relative to the development of the City of Arden Hills’ transportation system. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Alternative Urban Areawide Review: An Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan was approved for the TCAAP site in 2014, including "Minimum" and "Maximum" development scenarios. A separate traffic study was conducted as part of the preparation of the AUAR. This included a more comprehensive summary of the analysis results than what was provided in the AUAR. To determine the impacts on the local roadway network, a traffic operations analysis was conducted for intersections within the vicinity of the TCAAP site for various development scenarios, and mitigation measures were identified based on the results. In addition to Existing and 2030 No Build Scenarios, the future development scenarios for TCAAP included a Year 2030 Minimum Development Scenario and a Year 2030 Maximum Development Scenario. The minimum development City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-5 scenario was based on the City’s existing zoning requirements for the site, which provided a constrained analysis. A Maximum Development Scenario for 2030 was also analyzed to evaluate a land use mix that maximized the acceptable use of available and potential infrastructure, seeking a balance of financial feasibility, while maintaining community livability and sustainability. Due to increases in background traffic and the proposed TCAAP redevelopment, transportation network changes are anticipated to occur in the future. Several long term improvements are being considered in and around the project study area. Improvements at the Interstate 35W interchanges with Highway 96, County Road H, and County Road I (expected to be completed in 2015 and 2016) will influence trip distribution for the TCAAP redevelopment project. The City is currently developing an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment. The AUAR encompasses the 585 acres of the TCAAP property that is proposed to be redeveloped as a mix of residential and commercial property. Preliminary traffic issues include analyzing CSAH 96 and TH 10, as the development would directly impact those roadways. As the property is redeveloped, a connection from CSAH 96 to CR H through the TCAAP property may be designated as a new County collector. Highway 96 and Highway 10 Intersection: A new interchange concept is being developed just to the north of CSAH 96 on TH 10, which would replace the current at-grade intersection of TH 10/CSAH 96. A series of road design concepts were developed in 2007. Further analysis will be completed in the future to analyze the interchange design. This interchange would eliminate the current at-grade intersection, which would improve safety and mobility for the TH 10 and CSAH 96 corridors. Guiding Plan for the B2 District A guiding plan study was underway at the time this Comprehensive Plan was written that included an analysis of the safety and mobility of vehicle and non- motorized traffic on CR E from TH 51 to Lexington Avenue and the intersection of CR E/Lexington Avenue. 11.2.5 Multimodal Transportation Opportunities City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-6 It is recognized that various methods of travel impact the economic vitality of a city, county, or broader region. In addition to the traditional road system, multimodal transportation includes transit, aviation, railway, and paths. Transit Service The City of Arden Hills is currently located within the Market III Transit System Service Area. This area includes communities with a land use pattern of generally lower concentrations with intermittent pockets of moderate concentrations, which receive highest service levels. The current service options are peak-only express busses, midday circulators, special needs paratransit (ADA, seniors), and ridesharing. Service characteristics include peak-period-only express busses, one-to-two hour midday frequencies, dial-a-ride advance registration, service spans of 10-14 hours per day on weekdays and limited weekends, and access primarily tied to park-and ride lots and hubs. Figure 11.4 – Existing and Planned Transit Routes and Passenger Facilities displays the current services available, including route and park and ride locations in and around the City of Arden Hills. An existing park and ride lot is located between I-35W and CSAH 10, on CR H in Arden Hills. Regular route service in the City as currently provided is described below: o Route 225, 227 is a local bus route operated by Metro Transit. This route provides connectivity to Rosedale Commons in the City of Roseville, and serves Shoreview, Arden Hills, and Roseville. Schedules vary from 30 to 60 minutes between trips, depending on the day. o Route 250 is an express bus route operated by Metro Transit. The route provides connectivity to downtown Minneapolis from Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, Blaine, Shoreview, and Mounds View, primarily along I-35W, I-694, and I-94. Arden Hills’ residents can access the route from the park and ride lot in Mounds View along CR H, just west of I-35W. Schedules with stops at the park and ride lot vary from 25 to 30 minutes between trips during the peak hours. It has six trips each peak hour during the weekdays only. o Route 261 is a local bus route operated by Metro Transit. It connects up with express Route 260 to connect with downtown Minneapolis. The route provides connectivity between Shoreview, Roseville, and Minneapolis, along with Arden Hills, along Lexington Avenue. The schedule along Lexington Avenue varies from 10 to 30 minutes with five total trips during the peak hours during the weekdays only. o Route 860 is an express bus route operated by Metro Transit. This route provides connectivity to downtown St. Paul from Coon Rapids, City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-7 Blaine, and Mounds View. Arden Hills’ residents can access the route from the park and ride lot in Mounds View along CR H, just west of I- 35W. Schedules vary from 15 to 30 minutes between trips during the peak hours. It has five trips each peak hour during the weekdays only. Aviation Plans/Facilities There are no existing or planned aviation facilities within Arden Hills, but the Anoka County/Blaine Airport is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the City of Arden Hills, west of I-35W and north of TH 10. Railway There is one railway line and a few rail spurs within the City of Arden Hills. The rail line is active and operated by the Canadian Pacific Rail System (CPR) with an average of four trains per day using the line. It runs east-west through the southern portion of Arden Hills, north of County Road E with a speed threshold of 40 mph. The line includes a spur into the Red Fox/Grey Fox business area. There are two rail spurs that are operated by the Minnesota Commercial Railway (MNNR). Both spurs have been or will be abandoned. One spur accessed the Gateway Business District, while the other spur accessed the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site. Ramsey County has Regional Rail Authority, which reviews, recommends, proposes, and buys abandoned rail lines for future Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridors. It has identified a transitway corridor through the northeast metropolitan area. The Northeast Diagonal transitway corridor follows the partially abandoned and existing Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks from northeast Minneapolis through St. Anthony, Roseville, Shoreview, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, White Bear Township, and ending in White Bear Lake. The potential route does not directly impact Arden Hills. Pathways The City includes a number of pedestrian and bike pathways that are an integral part to the City’s transportation system. The existing system is more fully described in Chapter 9. 11.3 FUTURE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-8 Except for the future roads on the TCAAP property, the transportation system within Arden Hills is generally considered developed, and improvements are anticipated as reconstruction of aging infrastructure is pursued. As reconstruction occurs, it will be important for the City to improve the roadway system and non-motorized travel opportunities consistent with the recommended Transportation System Principles and Standards in this Chapter and the pathways recommendations in Chapter 9 to the extent possible. 11.3.1 Forecasted Traffic Volumes & Capacity Needs In the City of Arden Hills, the major roadways carrying traffic are county and state roadways, ranging from arterials to collectors. The City roadways are primarily local city streets that only carry local traffic. Generally, the roadways in Arden Hills serve areas that are fully developed, and the land use patterns in Arden Hills are not expected to significantly change, except on the TCAAP property. However, an increase in traffic on these corridors is expected due to the future growth in the northern part of the City and the future growth in adjacent communities. The existing pattern of rights-of-way and development setbacks present challenges for significantly improving the existing level of service on some roadways through roadway capacity improvements. The forecasted 2030 average annual daily traffic volumes are illustrated in Figure 11.5 – 2030 Forecasted Average Daily Traffic Volumes and also in Appendix C. The only project in the State and County transportation improvement programs that directly impacts Arden Hills is the proposed reconstruction of the CSAH 96 and TH 10 intersection in 2011. This project proposes to reconstruct this intersection into a grade separate intersection. The reconstruction of the Interstate 35W interchanges at County Road 96, County Road I, and County Road H are included in the State and County transportation improvement programs. These projects are critical to support development intensities on TCAAP and are expected to be complete in 2015 and 2016. In 2008, the proposed expansion of I-694 between I-35E and I-35W from four to six lanes was removed from the State transportation improvement program. This project had been listed as part of the 2012 transportation improvement program. This City supports keeping this project in the State’s transportation improvement program. Deferred from Ramsey County Five-Year Transportation Improvement Program City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-9 (TIP): County Road D from Cleveland Avenue to Fairview Avenue – Reconstruction. The forecasted average annual daily travel demands approach or exceed daily capacities on several corridors. Based on 2030 traffic projections, the following roadways are anticipated to be periodically congested, near congested, or congested (Figure 11.6): Level of Service C – Periodically Congested • TH 10 from CSAH 96 to I-694 • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue from CSAH 96 to CR F • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue, North of Tanglewood Drive • CSAH 96, East of TH 10 • CR E from TH 51 to CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue • CR E from CSAH 76/Snelling Avenue to CR 99 • CR E2 from CSAH 76/Snelling Avenue to I-35W • CR I from I-35W to CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue Level of Service D & E – Near Congested • I-694 from I-35W to TH 10 • TH 10 from CSAH 96 to I-35W • TH 51 from I-694 to CR E • TH 51, South of CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue • CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue from CSAH 96 to I-694 • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue from Tanglewood Drive to CSAH 96 • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue, South of CR F • CSAH 76/Snelling Avenue from CR E2 to CR E • CSAH 96 from I-35W to TH 10 • CR D from I-35W to CSAH 149/Lake Johanna Boulevard • CR E from TH 51 to CSAH 76/Snelling Avenue • CR F from CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue to CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue Level of Service F – Congested • I-35W from Northern City Limits to Southern City Limits • I-694, East of TH 10 and West of I-35W • TH 51 from CR E to CSAH 50/Hamline Avenue • CSAH 51/Lexington Avenue from Tanglewood Drive to CSAH 96 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-10 As a component of the TCAAP AUAR, an analysis of intersection level of service was conducted on future conditions for the Minimum and Maximum scenarios. With the mitigation measures identified in the traffic analysis, all intersections operate at an acceptable LOS of D or better. Generally, the recommended Geometric Design Standards and associated right- of-way width requirements illustrated in the Geometric Design Standards should maintain the corridor’s capacity to accommodate the forecasted traffic volumes on the City’s roadways (Appendix B). Capacity improvements are recommended on any roadway with a future level of service of D, E, or F, as defined in the roadway capacity discussion within the Transportation System Principals and Standards (Appendix B). Roadways identified above as near congested or congested are recommended to be monitored and programmed for capacity improvements when necessary. Roadways that are periodically congested are generally identified as providing an acceptable level of service. 11.3.2 Roadway Safety & Mobility Needs Many of the roadways within and adjacent to the City of Arden Hills are in need of capacity improvements by 2030 due to the anticipated growth throughout the area. This is due not only to growth within the City of Arden Hills but also growth within adjacent cities and other cities along the freeway and highway corridors. With this increase in development and increase in traffic, an increase in congestion is expected for most roadways throughout Arden Hills. Improvements are recommended for Hamline Avenue, Lexington Avenue, Old Highway 10, and the interstate freeways. The expansion and reconstruction of I-694 will improve operations, especially from I-35W to TH 10, even with the increased traffic expected by 2030. The other areas of I-694 will likely be congested as much as they are today by 2030. Since the primary roadways providing significant mobility within the City of Arden Hills are county and state roadways, the City will need to coordinate with the State and County on roadway improvements. Collector roadways carrying greater than 1,500 vehicles per day have volumes that tend to create potential conflicts between vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The City, in cooperation with Ramsey County, will need to monitor pedestrian and bicycle issues, crashes, near misses, and complaints, and prioritize roadway improvements with pavement rehabilitation needs. Strategies to improve safety and mobility will be considered, including the consideration of adding pedestrian facilities at intersections, non-motorized facilities both along and separate from roadways, additional roadway width for wider lanes or City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-11 shoulders, or when possible, turn lanes to City collector roadways intersecting with County roadways. To accommodate necessary turn lanes or roadway widening, additional right-of-way may be required at the intersection. As reconstruction of aging infrastructure is pursued on City collector streets the recommended geometric design standards will assist in improving safety and mobility (Appendix B). Additionally, as traffic volumes approaching an intersection increase, an intersection control evaluation may be necessary. Triggers for an evaluation may include an increase in correctable crashes or an unacceptable traffic back up. Higher volume roadways that could show traffic signal benefits are under the jurisdiction of the County. As the jurisdictional authority, the County would make decisions on appropriate traffic control. The intersection control evaluation would identify the traffic control option (e.g. all way stop, roundabout, possible signalization) and capacity improvements (e.g. turn lanes) necessary to accommodate the traffic volumes in a safe and efficient manner. Future reconstruction may require modifications of existing access to include strategies such as access consolidation, right–in, right–out access only, or the development of a frontage road to improve the safety and mobility of the corridor. Additional right-of-way should be acquired for future improvements as properties in the area develop or redevelop. The high crash locations along I-694 at I-35W, TH 10, and TH 51 should be partially rectified by the proposed improvements on I-694 through the area. This improvement includes additional lanes, and the improvement of the TH 51 ramp access to eastbound I-694, one of the highest crash locations in the Arden Hills area. Further improvements should be studied with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ramsey County at the interchange ramps and intersections. The current proposed interchange on TH 10 should improve the operations along TH 10 and also CSAH 96 near TH 10. This interchange would enable a separation of the traffic on each corridor, improving operations to both. 11.3.3 Functional Classification Needs Due to the developed nature of the City of Arden Hills, together with the community’s pattern of water features and freeway facilities, there are minimal opportunities to expand the local roadway system in the developed areas of the City and develop additional continuous routes through the City. As redevelopment occurs on the TCAAP property, the internal roadway system will be expanded to serve this area of the City. The internal roadway system for City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-12 TCAAP will consist of a north/south B-Minor arterial (referred to as the Spine Road) in addition to a network of local streets. The Spine Road will be consistent with County State Aid Standards (CSAH) for intersection spacing which is 1/4 mile minimum spacing for full access intersections and 1/8 minimum spacing for right-in/right-out accesses. The minor streets will primarily provide access to residences and private businesses. These local roads will be constructed on the property as future development occurs. The area with the most opportunity for new roadways is the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property. As the TCAAP area is developed, there is an opportunity to provide effective routes for traffic, including the proposed county collector from CSAH 96 to CR H. This will be needed as the TCAAP property produces more trips throughout the area. Other roadway continuity improvements in Arden Hills are not anticipated. The City will review redevelopment plans with the option to consider opportunities to improve continuity or improve/consolidate accesses. The City of Arden Hills does not support an additional road connection over Interstate 35W between Interstate 694 and CSAH 96 due to the likely traffic impact on Round Lake Road. 11.3.4 Multimodal Transportation Opportunities It is important for the community to plan for the ability to accommodate multimodal activities (i.e. transit, pedestrian, and bicycle) on non-local roadways to provide other opportunities to move about the City and beyond. Transit Service While significant changes to existing transit opportunities in Arden Hills are not planned by the Metropolitan Council, the City recognizes the growing need for transit services in Arden Hills, and the City supports exploring additional transit options. With increasing fuel costs, worsening congestion, and an aging population, the demand for transit will increase. The City will continue to be supportive of the park-and-ride lots used by Arden Hills’ residents, such as the lots on County Road H in Mounds View and at Rosedale in Roseville. The City will evaluate the need for future park-n-ride opportunities along with redevelopment proposals where feasible. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-13 The City supports efforts to add or expand transit options to Northwestern College, Bethel University, Mounds View High School, and employers, such as Boston Scientific, Land O’ Lakes, and the businesses along Round Lake Road and Gateway Boulevard. The Metropolitan Council is considering the feasibility of extending the A-line BRT route to TCAAP. The TCAAP redevelopment will be designed to be transit-ready along the new county roadway facility if Metro Transit decides to provide transit services to the site.Bus or other transit service to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site will also likely be needed when it is redeveloped. As the City’s population ages, the City will continue to work with Metro Transit and senior community services to ensure needs are being met. Para-transit, which is provided by Metro Mobility, is also an important resource for members of the community, particularly the disabled and seniors. Aviation Plans/Facilities Although there are not any aviation facilities within Arden Hills, standards for airspace protection are required to maintain a clear path for helicopters and for aviation related facilities. Federal Regulation Title 14, Part 77 establishes standards and notification requirements for objects affecting navigable airspace. This notification serves as the basis for evaluating the effect of the construction or alteration on operating procedures, determining the potential hazardous effect of the proposed construction on air navigation, identifying mitigation measures to enhance safe air navigation, and charting of new objects. Notification allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to identify potential aeronautical hazards in advance, thus preventing or minimizing the adverse impacts to the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace. Title 14, Part 77.13 requires any person/organization who intends to sponsor any of the following construction or alterations to notify the Administrator of the FAA when: o Any construction or alteration exceeding 200 feet above ground level; o Any construction or alteration: • Within 20,000 feet of a public use or military airport which exceeds a 100:1 surface from any point on the runway of each airport with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet • Within 10,000 feet of a public use or military airport which exceeds 50:1 surface from any point on the runway of each airport with its longest runway no more than 3,200 feet City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-14 • Within 5,000 feet of a public use heliport which exceeds a 25:1 surface; o Any highway, railroad or other traverse way whose prescribed adjusted height would exceed that above noted standards; o When requested by FAA; and; o Any construction or alteration located on a public use airport or heliport regardless of height or location. Persons or organizations intending to sponsor construction or alterations require notification to the FAA under Title 14, Part 77.13 using FAA form 7460–1 and associated amendments. Any structure meeting the requirements in Title 14, Part 77.13 must receive permission from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Structures will be compatible with the Anoka County/Blaine Airport Long Term Comprehensive Plan. Pathways A more detailed plan for expanding the City’s non-motorized pathway system is discussed in Chapter 9. Non-motorized pathways are an integral part of the City’s transportation system. The improvements and expansions in Chapter 9 work to ensure a sound transportation system within Arden Hills. Pursuing pathway projects in combination with road reconstruction projects is a primary method for implementing pathway expansion and improvement recommendations in Chapter 9. For each of the County highways within Arden Hills, roadway shoulders, in addition to pathways, are recommended on both sides of the roadway to accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and other non-motorized travel where feasible. The City will also review pedestrian facilities and school routings to determine their adequacy as traffic conditions change. Shoulders and paths should be integrated with the roadway system to provide routes for non-motorized traffic to access existing and future controlled intersections where feasible. Non- motorized facilities are to be incorporated into road projects and land redevelopments to safely accommodate pedestrians and bicycles with vehicle traffic in the City, as the City grows. 11.3.5 Long-term Transportation Planning It is fundamental to rethink transportation plans and systems through at least 2030 as infrastructure needs and demands will inevitably change. Due to City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 11-15 changing demographics and increasing energy costs, the demand for mass transit is likely to increase. While efficient transit requires different growth and development patterns, transit corridors can be developed to compliment and be integrated with a community. Transit corridors may offer growth potential for residential, retail, and business. While the City does not have a significant influence on the nation’s energy infrastructure and it is difficult to predict future energy infrastructure needs, the City will be impacted by outside forces beyond its control. It will be necessary to be flexible when implementing this Comprehensive Plan and other developments in order to be responsive to changing conditions. 11.4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The following below strategies are proposed to help advance the goal of the transportation chapter: o Utilize the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Pavement Management Program (PMP) to plan for long-term improvements. o Require right-of-way dedication along County and local roads to meet future capacity needs as redevelopment is proposed. o Consider the use of flexible street design standards when reconstructing roadways in parts of the City with unique topographical or environmental features. o Develop standards to increase the safety of pedestrian crossings throughout the City. o Update the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances consistent with the Transportation Plan. o Establish a policy outlining when a traffic impact study should be conducted, including acceptable information to be contained within the study. o Maintain a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that contains elements for reconstruction of the roadway system, with scheduled maintenance included in annual budgets. Street maintenance includes routine patching, crack filling, and storm sewer cleaning. Implement a schedule for roadway maintenance and reconstruction, street widening/realignment, etc. o Seek to partner and collaborate with Ramsey County, MnDOT, adjacent cities, and other agencies on transportation planning, upgrades, and other issues. The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. 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PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE • Within this chapter the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. Goal: Provide efficient and high-quality public facilities, services, and infrastructure. To achieve this public facilities, services, and infrastructure goal, the following policies are proposed: o Provide reliable and high-quality water facilities, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems. o Prepare long-term plans to identify, prioritize, and determine the costs to maintain and/or replace City water and sewer facilities. o Maintain and keep the emergency preparedness plan updated. o Work to provide efficient, low-cost services through ongoing evaluation and intergovernmental coordination. o Utilize the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and annual budgeting process for prioritizing major public expenditures. o Work to reduce inflow and infiltration into the City’s sanitary sewer system. o Coordinate with the public and private school system on programs and activities where feasible. o Promote the continuation of a public library within Arden Hills. o Continuously evaluate all contracted services to assure that efficient and high- quality services are being provided. The Arden Hills City government provides a variety of public facilities and services. While some services are used or seen on a daily basis, such as streets, sanitary sewer, and water, other services are less noticed, but are absolutely necessary for the efficient functioning of the City. Utility services are vital to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Arden Hills. The physical infrastructure of the Arden Hills is aging; the City recognizes the need to track and evaluate the condition of the existing infrastructure. The Capital Improvement Plan and annual budgeting process are two tools used to plan for improvements to the infrastructure. 13.1 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT In the developed portion of Arden Hills, the City is not anticipating any significant land use changes that would result in increased demand on the City’s water supply, stormwater management, or sanitary sewer system. Redevelopment of the TCAAP property is expected to be completed in ten to twenty years. Infrastructure for water, City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-2 sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other utilities are anticipated to be implemented during the Spine Road construction in calendar year 2016. In the developed portion of Arden Hills, the City is not anticipating any significant land use changes that would result in increased demand on the City’s water supply, stormwater management, or sanitary sewer system. While redevelopment of the TCAAP property is expected to be completed in ten to twenty years, the City has not yet adopted a development staging plan for water, sanitary sewer, or stormwater. A development staging plan will be created once a redevelopment plan is selected for the TCAAP property. 13.1.1 Water Supply Plan (Appendix D) The Water Supply Plan provides the City of Arden Hills and its residents with assurance that an adequate supply of safe water is available for use, guidance and procedures for water system emergencies are in place, and includes measures being used to conserve the City’s water supply. The Water Supply Plan is divided into four parts (Appendix D): Part I: Water supply system description and evaluation Part II: Emergency response procedures Part III: Water Conservation Plan Part IV: Metropolitan Land Planning Act Requirements The City of Arden Hills purchases potable water from the City of Roseville, who purchases water from the Saint Paul Regional Water Services. Saint Paul Regional Water Services provides the required treatment processes before the water is introduced into the water distribution system in Arden Hills; no further treatment is required by the City of Arden Hills. Once in the City, the system is under the jurisdiction of the City’s water utility. The City has three connection points with the City of Roseville: 1. Cleveland Avenue and County Road D, 2. Fairview Avenue and County Road D, and 3. Glenhill Road and Hamline Avenue. Historically, the water utility has managed to be self-supporting, with f uture replacement needs financed from revenues generated from the fees paid by users. The City periodically reviews the arrangement with the City of Roseville and the Saint Paul Regional Water Services to ensure that the City is obtaining the most cost-effective services. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-3 The City operates and maintains approximately 44 miles of mainline, two water towers, one booster station (water pumping facilities) and has three emergency cross connections with adjacent communities (Table 10.1). These interconnections are normally closed, but can be opened to meet emergency needs. Table 13.1 - Intercommunity Water Connections 13.1.2 Sanitary Sewer (Appendix E) The entire City of Arden Hills is within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), therefore sanitary sewer interceptor and treatment is provided to the City via the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) system. Within the City, the system is under the jurisdiction of the City’s sanitary sewer utility. Historically, the sanitary sewer utility has managed to be self-supporting; with future infrastructure replacement needs financed from revenues generated from the fees paid by users. The Arden Hills sanitary sewer system consists of approximately 42 miles of sanitary sewer, over 1,050 manholes, and fourteen (14) lift stations. The sanitary sewer information is included in Appendix E. 13.1.3 Stormwater/Surface Water Management With nearly 550 acres of water across seven lakes, numerous wetlands, and Rice Creek, protecting water quality and managing stormwater is of the utmost importance in Arden Hills. As part of the City’s water quality goals, the City recognizes the need to establish a plan that is in conformance with the plans and regulations adopted by the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Metropolitan Council’s Water Resource Management Plan. As part of the TCAAP redevelopment process, an AUAR was completed that included an analysis of stormwater mitigation needs. According to the AUAR, stormwater will be managed on-site, maintaining the current drainage patterns and utilizing the current outfalls to Rice Creek and Round Lake. Stormwater will be conveyed to Round Lake and Rice Creek by means of underground storm sewer, ponds, vegetated swales, and wetlands. Conveyance systems will be designed in accordance with acceptable industry standards and in conformance City Size Location Shoreview 8" North of Grey Fox Road on Lexington Avenue Shoreview 8" North of Cummings Park Drive on Lexington Avenue New Brighton 8" East of Cleveland Avenue on Stowe Avenue City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-4 with jurisdictional requirements. The primary method of stormwater treatment will be the use of multiple ponds for the removal of total phosphorous and total suspended solids. Water reuse, bio-filtration, filtration, and stormwater wetlands are also suitable for treatment within the Study Area. No discharge water will be directed to surface waters without prior retention in a temporary settling basin and a determination that no contamination exists. 13.1.3.1 Stormwater Management Plan (Appendix F) Arden Hills falls entirely within the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), which is the regulating authority for stormwater in Arden Hills. The RCWD is responsible for administering the Wetland Conservation Act and related permitting activities. The RCWD approved the City’s Local Stormwater Management Plan (LSWMP) in 2002 2012 (Appendix F). Regulatory agencies, including the Metropolitan Council, share Arden Hills’ view on the importance of protecting water quality and storm water management. The City’s 20022012 LSWMP discusses local methods to further joint goals and policies regarding surface water management while assessing problems and proposing corrective actions. The primary purpose of the 20022012 LSWMP was to: o Assess existing water quantity and quality issues; o Assess potential problems and opportunities for natural resource enhancement in light of anticipated development within each watershed; and, o Formulate practical strategies to correct existing problems to prevent potential problems and to take advantage of opportunities to enhance water related natural resources. In order to advance the above purpose statement, the 20022012 LSWMP reviewed the physical environment, performed water quality and hydraulic analyses, established the objectives and policies, and set implementation steps. In summary, the LSWMP objectives were to (pp. 11-1930-41 of the LSWMP): o Improve water quality o Prevent flooding and erosion from surface water flow o Promote groundwater recharge o Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreation o Pollution control and good housekeeping for municipal operations o Public participation, information, and education o Establish funding sources for management programs City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-5 In April 2008, the Rice Creek Watershed District initiated an update to their Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP). Once the RCWD completes the update, the City will update its Stormwater Management Plan to bring it into conformance with the RCWD Plan and the Metropolitan Council’s Water Resource Management Plan. 13.1.3.2 Local Ordinances (Appendix F) In addition to the LSWMP, the City has adopted regulations to further the City’s goals in protecting water quality, reducing nonpoint source pollution, protecting sensitive natural areas, and managing stormwater (Appendix F): o Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance o Shoreland Ordinance o Floodplain Ordinance The Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance was adopted in 2008 and the Shoreland and Floodplain ordinances were adopted in 2002 and 2001, respectively. The City intends on reviewing the Shoreland and Floodplain ordinances to ensure that they are effectively advancing City goals and policies. 13.1.3.3 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Appendix F) On March 17, 2014February 15, 2008, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) approved the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. The MS4 general permit is mandated by federal regulations under the Clean Water Act and administered by the MPCA. In general terms, MS4s are publicly owned or operated stormwater infrastructure, used solely for stormwater, and which are not part of a publicly owned wastewater treatment system. Examples of stormwater infrastructure include curbs, ditches, culverts, stormwater ponds and storm sewer pipes. The City of Arden Hills is an MS4. The MS4 general permit focuses on reducing the pollution that enters these public systems and discharges to wetlands, streams and lakes (“waters of the state”). The MS4 permitting program gives owners or operators of municipal City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-6 separate storm sewer systems approval to discharge stormwater to lakes, rivers and wetlands in Minnesota. All owners or operators of MS4s are required to satisfy the requirements of the MS4 general permit. The MS4 general permit requires the MS4 operator or owner to create a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) with six important components (included in the attached MS4 permit): o Public education and outreach, which includes teaching citizens about better stormwater management. o Public participation: Include citizens in solving stormwater pollution problems. This includes a required public annual meeting and an annual report. o A plan to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the stormwater system (such as chemical dumping and wastewater connections) o Construction-site runoff controls. This includes the implementation of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance. o Post-construction runoff controls o Pollution prevention and municipal “good housekeeping” measures, such as covering salt piles and street-sweeping. 13.1.3.4 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Chapter 10 section 5.3 of the Comprehensive Plan includes the TMDL listing status for the major water bodies in Arden Hills. Lakes Johanna and Josephine are listed for mercury in fish tissue but do not have a completed TMDL study. Little Lake Johanna and Valentine Lake have not had TMDL studies completed. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has set a target start date for Little Lake Johanna and Valentine Lake of 2010. The City will cooperate with the MPCA and other related agencies as TMDL studies that impact Arden Hills are approved and implemented. Table 13.2 - TMDL Status Lake Lake or wetland ID#Affected use Pollutant or stressor TMDL Target start TMDL Target completion Approved TMDL EPA ID# Year TMDL Plan Approved Josephine 62-0057-00 Aquatic consumption Mercury in fish tissue 2008 Little Johanna 62-0058-00 Aquatic recreation Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators 2010 2014 Valentine 62-0071-00 Aquatic recreation Nutrient/Eutrophication Biological Indicators 2010 2014 Johanna 62-0078-00 Aquatic consumption Mercury in fish tissue 32414 2008 13.1.3.5 Additional Water Quality Plans and Tools City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-7 The City is committed to adopting plans, policies, and tools that effectively advance the City’s, RCWD’s, and regional water quality goals. As part of LSWMP update, development reviews, regulatory updates, and other related policies, the City will work to address the following issues: o Formally adopt criteria to protect and improve stormwater runoff and quality, such as the Nationwide Urban Runoff Program (NURP); o Require stormwater plans for new development and redevelopment that requires increased stormwater infiltration and a decreased use of impervious materials; o Identify and adopt best management practices that reduce stormwater runoff, such as the Metropolitan Council’s Urban Small Sites Best Management Practice Manual; o Where feasible, require pre-settlement stormwater discharge on new developments and redevelopments; o Identify and adopt methods for minimizing the effects of temperature, especially for streams and wetlands; o In cooperation with the RCWD, collect water quality data on lakes within the City and establish goals for each water body; o Educate residents on the link between surface water and ground water quality; and, o In cooperation with the RCWD, complete a wetland management plan; 13.1.4 Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) (Appendix G) The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Water Resources Management Plan includes policies for reducing inflow and infiltration into the region’s sewage treatment system. The MCES has projected significant growth in the metropolitan area by 2030. This increase, along with current levels of inflow & infiltration (I&I) in the system, would require significant, costly increases to expand the existing MCES treatment facilities to meet the future wastewater flows. As a result, MCES has implemented an I&I surcharge program. Communities with excessive I&I are required to develop plans and reduce their I&I. If I&I is not reduced in the community with excessive I&I, the MCES will impose a surcharge. The City of Arden Hills has been identified as a community with inflow and infiltration (I&I) challenges. The MCES has imposed a surcharge on the City as a part of its I&I reduction program. Based on current readings that the MCES has taken from several monitoring points, Arden Hills’ surcharge is City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-8 estimated at $100,100 a year for five years, beginning in 2007. The City is examining its sanitary sewer system to identify areas that are contributing to the I&I problem, and the City will take the necessary measures to reduce and/or eliminate the surcharge. Appendix G outlines the City’s objectives, policies, strategies and implementation plan to achieve reduction in I&I. 13.2 OTHER UTILITIES Electricity, natural gas, and cable television are provided and maintained by private companies; however, they do use the right-of-way for distribution of these services. Electricity and natural gas is provided by Xcel Energy. Comcast provides cable television services to Arden Hills. 13.3 CITY STREET AND RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE The City has an on-going Pavement Management Program (PMP) that documents the physical condition of the approximately 31 miles of streets. The condition of each of the streets is evaluated and given a Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which is used to prioritize street reconstruction and maintenance. The PMP reviews roadway pavement condition as well as presence of concrete curb and gutters, storm drainage system, and public utility conditions. These factors are weighted together to generate a prioritized list of roadway improvements. A financial analysis is conducted and the proposed improvements are grouped into annual programs in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and annual budgeting process. Technological advances and development activities are placing increasing strains on the City’s right-of-way. Right-of-way (ROW) is used to provide area for electric, gas, telephone, cable, and other public and private utility lines. Unplanned use of the ROW can lead to a confusing jumble of underground utilities that increase the maintenance and reconstruction costs to all users. It is in the City’s best interest to revise its right-of- way ordinance to provide for a comprehensive approach for the maintenance and construction for all public and private utilities within the City ROW. 13.4 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The City adopted the Ramsey County-wide Emergency Operations Plan on November 14, 2005, and updated its City supplemental plan on December 12, 2006. The purpose of this Plan is to maximize the protection of life and property, ensure the continuity of government, sustain survivors, and repair essential facilities and utilities. The Plan is intended to assist key City officials and emergency organizations to carry out their City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-9 responsibilities for protection of life and property under a wide range of emergency conditions. It is also important to be able to efficiently coordinate emergency services and communicate with other governmental organizations. 13.5 CITY BUILDINGS 13.5.1 City Hall The City Hall building was opened in October 2001 and is located at 1245 West Highway 96, which is approximately half way between Lexington and Hamline Avenues on the north side of Highway 96. The building includes a community room, Council chambers, and additional space for future needs. 13.5.2 Public Works/Joint Maintenance Facility In October 2004, the City of Arden Hills, Ramsey County, and the Mounds View School district opened a joint maintenance and operations facility on Paul Kirkwold Drive, which is in the northwest corner of the Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue intersection. The City’s Public Works Department, including staff and equipment is located at this facility. 13.6 CITY SERVICES In addition to basic infrastructure needs, the City provides a variety of public services, including police and fire protection as well as day to day administrative functions. In 2008, the City had 24 full-time employees. The number of temporary employees changes throughout the year but ranges between five and fifteen at anyone time depending on the time of year. Many of the temporary employees are hired by the Public Works Department for park and recreation services. The City continually strives to provide services in an efficient manner. In order to provide services at a low-cost, Arden Hills has sought partnerships with other cities and Ramsey County. 13.6.1 Police The City contracts with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for all police services. As with all its vendors, the City periodically reviews this arrangement to ensure that the City is obtaining the most cost-effective services for its residence. The Ramsey County Patrol Division is located in Arden Hills at the Joint Maintenance Facility. As development occurs on TCAAP, the City and Ramsey County will City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-10 evaluate the services provided to the City to determine if additional facilities or services are needed. 13.6.2 Fire The Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department provides fire fighting services to Arden Hills, Shoreview, and North Oaks. The fire department owns four fire stations: o Station 1 in Arden Hills at 3246 New Brighton Road; o Station 2 in North Oaks at 4676 Hodgson Road; o Station 3 in Shoreview at 5545 Lexington Ave NI; and, o Station 4 in Shoreview at 3615 Victoria Street. As with all its vendors, the City periodically reviews this arrangement to ensure that the City is obtaining the most cost-effective services for its residence. As development occurs on TCAAP, the City and Lake Johanna Fire Department will evaluate the services provided to the City to determine if additional facilities are needed. 13.6.3 Administration The City operates under a City Administrator style government, and the administrator manages the function of all other departments as well as implementation of the City Council’s policies and decisions. In 2006, the City entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Roseville for engineering services, which includes a part-time engineer at Arden Hills City Hall. The City also has had a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Roseville for information technology services since 2001. 13.7 POSTAL SERVICES The City receives regular mail service via the New Brighton Post Office. If the need or opportunity arises for new or additional facilities, it has been a longstanding desire to have a full service post office within Arden Hills. 13.8 LIBRARY City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-11 Opened in 1969, the Arden Hills Library is located at 1941 County Road E-2, which is near the intersection of County Road E2 and New Brighton Road. In 2008, the library had more than 81,000 items in its collection. The library is part of the Ramsey County Library system, which includes six other libraries. While discussions about the future of the Arden Hills Library are ongoing, the City has a stated goal to keep a library facility within the City limits. As development occurs on TCAAP, relocating the library to TCAAP or somewhere else in Arden Hills may be a possibility. 13.9 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Almost all of Arden Hills is in the Mounds View School District (ISD 621); however, a small area in the southern part of Arden Hills is within the Roseville School District (ISD 623). Two of the eleven Mounds View School District buildings are located in Arden Hills: the Mounds View High School at 1900 Lake Valentine Road and Valentine Elementary at 1770 West County Road E2. The Mounds View School is also a partner in the joint maintenance facility used by the City and Ramsey County. The Mounds View School District is one of the highest rated school districts in the state and is a valued organization in the community. In addition to serving Arden Hills, the Mounds View School District also serves all or part of the cities of Blaine, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, North Oaks, Spring Lake Park, and Vadnais Heights as well as White Bear Township. As of October 2007, the district had approximately 9,700 students and was the fourteenth largest school district in the State. The district is anticipating declining enrollment, and no new educational facilities are planned. While future development on the TCAAP property may add students to the school system, those students would likely just offset other declines. The Roseville School District has 10 buildings; however, none of them are located in Arden Hills. In addition to serving Arden Hills, the district also includes all or parts of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Roseville, and Shoreview. 13.10 HIGHER EDUCATION While not technically a public service, Arden Hills is home to two private higher education institutions, Bethel University and Northwestern College. Bethel University is located south of Interstate 694 and is on the shoreline of Lake Valentine. The University has a long range Master Plan and future expansion on the campus is expected. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 13-12 Split by the Roseville-Arden Hills border, Northwestern College is located in the south part of the City on the southern shore of Lake Johanna. The College does not have road access into Arden Hills; however, many of the College’s educational buildings are located in Arden Hills. Both Roseville and Arden Hills approved a long range Master Plan for Northwestern College in October 2007. Bethel University and Northwestern College have abundant natural resources and trails that are open for use to the residents of Arden Hills. The City strives to maintain a strong working relationship with both institutions to help ensure long term recreational access to these campuses and to coordinate any changes or expansions with the adjacent residential areas. 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Printed: June 23, 2015Source: Ramsey County, City of Roseville 2030 Comprehensive Plan ¸ Storm SewerInfrastructure Figure F.1 0.5 Mile Stormwater Drainage Areas Karth LakeLake JohannaLake JosephineLong LakeMarsden LakeRice CreekRound LakeValentine Lake Exisiting #Inlet & OutletManholes ")CatchBasinStormPipeWetlandWater Proposed #Inlets & OutletsManhole ")Catch BasinCreek MeanderStorm SewerWetland MitigationStormwater Ponds City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-1 APPENDIX E – SANITARY SEWER PLAN • Within this appendix the sections relating to the TCAAP property have been updated as of July 13, 2015, to reflect the proposed development and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. Sections not directly related to the TCAAP property have not been updated. 1. INTRODUCTION The Sanitary Sewer portion of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2009. The primary purpose of this update is to consider development/redevelopment that is being planned within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) area of the City. This is the area located north of Highway 96 and east of Interstate 35W. This 427 acre area compromised of a mix of business and residential land uses is expected to develop beginning in 2016 and be fully built out by 2030. This update has been prepared to be consistent with the requirements of the Metropolitan Council’s Local Planning Handbook. The Local Planning Handbook describes the content requirements for the sewer element of comprehensive plans. This report serves as both the sewer element of the City’s comprehensive plan (Tier I) as well as the City’s local sewer extension plan (Tier II). The information included in this update allows the Metropolitan Council to plan and manage their regional sewage collection and treatment systems. 2. EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM The City of Arden Hills is entirely within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), therefore sanitary sewer collection and treatment is provided to the City via the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) system. The City does not own or operate any sewage treatment facilities. Within the City, the system is under the jurisdiction of the City’s sanitary sewer utility. Historically, the sanitary sewer utility has managed to be self-supporting; with future infrastructure replacement needs financed from revenues generated from the fees paid by users. The Arden Hills sanitary sewer system consists of approximately 42 miles of sanitary sewer, over 1,050 manholes, and 14 lift stations. The public sanitary sewer provides service connections to approximately 2,622 households and businesses. Of these connections, approximately 2,492 are residential and 130 are non-residential. The City’s sanitary sewer lines and lift stations collect sewage from individual parcels or properties and route the sewage to the MCES sewer system. MCES owns and maintains the interceptor sewers. Wastewater is collected and delivered to four connection points with the MCES system: Meter 051, Meter 052, Meter 054, and Meter 059. The City’s sanitary sewer system and the connection points to the MCES system are identified on Figure E.1. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-2 Sanitary sewer in Arden Hills flows into MCES interceptors, which deliver the waste to the Pigs Eye Wastewater Treatment Plant in Saint Paul. Operated by the MCES, this plant received 332.9 million gallons from the City of Arden Hills in 2014. This amount has been relatively consistent on an annual basis; however, flows vary on a monthly basis due to seasonal weather patterns. The last five years of MCES total metered flow from Arden Hills (million gallons / year) are as follows: Year Volume 2010 314 MG 2011 348 MG 2012 270 MG 2013 302 MG 2014 333 MG The City operates and maintains 14 sanitary sewer lift stations. Since 1990, 13 of these have been replaced or rehabilitated. The last lift station to be rehabilitated (lift station 11) is scheduled as a 2016 Capital Improvement. All of these facilities require around the clock monitoring. All lift stations are connected via monitoring equipment that allows for data collection and remote monitoring capability. One new sanitary sewer lift station is proposed to serve the portion of TCAAP located south of County Road H. This lift station will be installed as a part of the first phase of the proposed development. A list of the lift stations is included below in Table E.1. Refer to Attachment 1 for an inventory of lift station design and capacity information provided by the City of Arden Hills. Table E.1 – Lift Station Information Lift Station Location Status / Year Installed Lift Station 1 3182 Cleveland Ave N near Elmer L. Anderson Memorial Trail New 2012 Lift Station 2 3700 New Brighton Road in Charles Perry Park Pump Rehabilitate: 2011 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2003 Controls Rehabilitate: 2011 Lift Station 3 1600 Lake Johanna Boulevard near Siems Court Wetwell Rehabilitate: 1999 Lift Station 4 3484 Ridgewood Road and Arden Place Pump Rehabilitate: 2013 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2005 Controls Rehabilitate: 2013 Lift Station 5 Tony Schmidt Regional Park and Lake Johanna Boulevard Pump Rehabilitate: 2011 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2003 Controls Rehabilitate: 2011 Lift Station 6 3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard, south of Stowe Avenue Pump Rehabilitate: 1996 Lift Station 7 Located behind 3191 Shorewood Drive City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-3 Pump Rehabilitate: 2004 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2004 Controls Rehabilitate: 2013 Lift Station 8 Located at 1327 Ingerson Road Pump Rehabilitate: 2011 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2001 Controls Rehabilitate: 2011 Lift Station 9 Ridge Wood Road and Edgewater Avenue Pump Rehabilitate: 2013 Wetwell Rehabilitate: 2005 Controls Rehabilitate: 2013 Lift Station 10 3820 Cleveland Avenue North and County Road E2 New 1989 Lift Station 11 Located at Hwy 96 and Prior Ave N near Arden Manor Park Built 1971 Lift Station 12 Located at Thom Drive and New Brighton Road New 2012 Lift Station 13 Located at Karth Lake Drive and Pleasant Drive New 2012 Lift Station 14 Located at Hamline Avenue N and Paul Kirkwood Drive Pumps, Wetwell and Controls: 1995 3. INTERCOMMUNITY SERVICES Arden Hills has inter-community utility service connections with the neighboring municipalities of Shoreview, Roseville, and Mounds View. Former TCAAP property wastewater entered MCES meter 203 in Mounds View at the location of MCES lift station 35. There is an existing agreement between the City of Arden Hills, the Department of the Army, and the City of Mounds View for this interconnection. This existing sanitary sewer connection allows sewage to be directed into the Mounds View system. However, the purchase of the TCAAP property by Ramsey County has made the existing sanitary sewer connection and use agreement invalid and a new agreement will need to be established. The new agreement will be between the City of Mounds View, the City of Arden Hills and MCES. The inter-community connections are summarized on Table E.2 below and shown on Figure E.1. Table E.2 – Intercommunity Sewer Service Connections City Sewer Flow TO Arden Hills Sewer Flow FROM Arden Hills Mounds View None TCAAP Area (Per New Agreement) Roseville 58 Units 53 Units Shoreview None 2 Units (1185 Hwy 96 & 1900 County Rd I) Total 58 Units 55 Units + TCAAP City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-4 4. MCES SEWER VOLUME FORECAST The MCES has estimated wastewater flows for Arden Hills based on the Metropolitan Council’s population, housing and employment forecasts, and historical community flow data. This information was provided from the MCES in the 2030 System Statement and is shown below in Table E.3. These numbers were not adjusted as a part of this Comprehensive Sewer Plan Update. Projections for 2030 indicate an average annual wastewater flow of 1.47 mgd. Table E.3 – MCES Sewer Volume Forecast Year 2010 2020 2030 Sewered Population 11,200 13,500 15,200 Sewered Households 3,800 4,600 8,000 Sewered Employment 15,200 17,100 20,000 Average Annual Wastewater Flow (MGD) 1.28 1.47 1.47 Allowable Peak Hourly Flow (MGD) 3.84 4.41 4.41 Note: This data is from the Metropolitan Council 2030System Statement provided to Arden Hills as part of the September 2009 Comprehensive Plan Update. 5. LAND USE AND ZONING This update has been prepared considering the City of Arden Hill’s current zoning and land use maps. A copy of the current zoning map, existing land use map, and 2030 future land use map is included as Figures E.2-E.4 respectively. For the purposes of estimating sewage flows, we have assumed the following: 2010 sewage flows are based on actual meter records provided by the MCES. The existing land use map compares well with the current zoning map and is used to illustrate 2015 development within the City. The 2030 land use map in conjunction with the TCAAP Master Plan is used to illustrate projected 2030 development within the City. 6. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DISTRICTS The City is divided into eighteen (18) primary sewer districts comprised of the following: Lift Station Districts LS 1- LS 14, Gravity Districts MCES 54 & MCES 59, and TCAAP Districts North and South. Additionally, the sewered portion of the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) discharges via a private forcemain into MCES 59. The district boundaries included in this update are consistent with the boundaries identified in the 2009 update with the exception of the addition of two new sewer districts in the TCAAP area. A map illustrating these boundaries is attached as Figure E.5. 7. PROJECTED SEWAGE FLOWS City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-5 Projected sewage flows have been determined for each of the eighteen (18) sewer districts in the City. Sewage flows for 2010 are based on actual meter records provided by MCES. Projections have been made for 5 year increments from 2015 to 2030. As stated in the land use and zoning section of this update, the following assumptions have been made in determining the estimated sewage flows: 2010 flows are actual flows provided by MCES based on their meter records. 2015 flows have been estimated considering the existing land use map. 2030 flows have been estimated considering the proposed land use map and the TCAAP Master Plan 2020 and 2025 flows have been estimated by interpolating between the 2015 and 2030 flows. The following flow rates have been used for each land use and zoning type: Land Use / Zoning Land Use Low Density Residential (R-1, R-2) 475 Gallons/Acre/Day R-1 / R-2 = 3 / 5 units per Acre Max Assumes: 2.5 units per acre ~ 2,076 units / 915 acres 3.12 people per unit = 9,552 people / 3053 total units 60 gals per capita per day Medium Density Residential (R-3) 950 Gallons/Acre/Day Assumes: 5 units per acre ~ 641 units / 132 acres 3.12 people per unit = 9,552 people / 3053 total units 60 gals per capita per day High Density Residential (R-4) 5,250 Gallons/Acre/Day Assumes: 28 units per acre ~ 336 units / 12 acres 3.12 people per unit = 9,552 people / 3053 total units 60 gals per capita per day Residential [TCAAP] 274 Gallons/Unit/Day Assumes: 274 gallons of maximum potential daily wastewater flow capacity is equal to one MCES SAC unit. Flex Office / Commercial 800 Gallons/Acre/Day Development [TCAAP] Commercial Land Uses 800 Gallons/Acre/Day (G-B, N-B, B-1, B-2, B-3, & B-4) Industrial Land Uses 800 Gallons/Acre/Day (I-1, I-2, & I-FLEX) Institutional / Government Land Uses 250 Gallons/Acre/Day (C-C) City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-6 Community Service Land Uses/No Flow 0 Gallons/Acre/Day (POS, CD, RR, ROW) The projected flow rate for residential properties is based upon the existing known number of housing units per acre multiplied by a unit population density factor, again multiplied by an average sewer use per person. The number of units per acre for residential properties is based upon density assumptions included in the City’s land use plan. The unit population density factor was determined by dividing total population based on the 2010 US Census by the total number of housing units in the City. The estimate of 60 gallons/capita/day was based upon discussions with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) staff and some calibration of the projected flow rates with actual metering records. The projected flow rates for non-residential properties were based upon discussions with MCES staff and some calibration of the projected flow rates with actual metering records. The projected 2015 flow rates for the combination of residential and non- residential properties compares well with the historic metering records for the years 2010-2014. The projected flow rates for future TCAAP properties were based upon a maximum sewer potential for a new development given the uncertainty of future development. The estimated wastewater flows projected in the Arden Hills System Statement are based on the Metropolitan Council’s population, housing and employment forecasts, and historical flow data. Projections for 2030 indicate an annual wastewater flow of 1.47 mgd as shown at the bottom of Table E.3. In 2030, Arden Hills predicts an annual wastewater flow of 1.73 mgd as shown at the bottom of Table E.4. Arden Hills’ estimate is 18 percent higher than Metropolitan Council’s projections; however, the flows shown in Table E.4 represent a conservative scenario. Table E.4 – Projected Sewer Flows by Interceptor by Year Projected Sewer Flow by Interceptor - Average Annual Wastewater Flow (MGD) MCES Interceptor 2010 (Actual) 2015 2020 2025 2030 MCES 51 0.37 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 MCES 52 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 MCES 54 0.19 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 MCES 59 0.26 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36 TCAAP 0.00 0.00 0.21 0.43 0.64 Totals 0.86 1.09 1.30 1.52 1.73 Table E.4 provides a summary of the projected 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030 Average Annual Wastewater Flow (MGD) sewage flows for each City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-7 interceptor district. The details of the land use and projected sewage flows by sewer district for years 2015 (No TCAAP development) & 2030 (Full TCAAP build-out) are included as Attachments E2 and E3. A map illustrating the underlying land use for each sewer district is shown on Figure E.5. 8. INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (ISTS) Nearly all properties in the City of Arden Hills are connected to the sanitary sewer system. There are currently only four (4) individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS) in the City of Arden Hills. The following four properties have private Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS): 5400 Highway 8 (State of Minnesota facility) 5420 Highway 8 (State of Minnesota facility) 3233 Snelling Avenue (private residence) 1680 Oak Avenue (private residence) These addresses are shown on Figure E.1. The two State of Minnesota properties are exempt from City requirements. TCAAP includes a proposed sanitary sewer extension to State of Minnesota facilities to allow for a future connection to public sewer and abandonment of ISTS. The two private residences are nearly 700 feet and 600 feet, respectively, from the nearest sewer line but are subject to all City regulations and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080. The City Code requires structures with on-site septic systems to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer system within two years of sewer service being made available. The City Code should be updated to the minimum Ramsey County Ordinance standards and include the following ISTS regulations: Require inspections and/or pumping every three years; Require repair or replacement of failing systems within five years; Require replacement of a system that poses an imminent public health or safety threat within ten months; and, Develop an enforcement system that addresses failing systems or systems found to be an imminent public health threat. Since the City has only two ISTSs under its jurisdiction, a full tracking and notification database is not needed. 9. INFILTRATION/INFLOW (I/I) The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Water Resources Management Plan includes policies for reducing inflow and infiltration into the region’s sewage treatment system. The MCES has projected significant growth in the metropolitan area by 2030. This increase, along with current levels of inflow & infiltration (I&I) in the system, would require significant, costly increases to expand the existing MCES treatment facilities to meet the future wastewater flows. As a result, MCES has implemented an I&I surcharge program. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-8 Communities with excessive I&I are required to develop plans and reduce their I&I. If I&I is not reduced in the community with excessive I&I, the MCES will impose a surcharge. The MCES first imposed a surcharge on the City in 2007. This surcharge has been $100,100 a year for the five years between 2007 and 2012. The City of Arden Hills continues to be a community with inflow and infiltration (I&I) challenges. If the MCES I&I goals for the communities are exceeded, the community will receive a letter stating that a particular event has caused an exceedance. Arden Hills has received three notices since 2012. There was an exceedance in MCES Sewer Meter District MO51 from a June 21, 2013 storm as well as two more exceedances due to a June 19, 2014 storm. One was in MCES Sewer Meter District MO51 and the other was in MO54. Based on current readings that the MCES has taken from several monitoring points, the new surcharge is estimated at $76,775 a year for four years, beginning in 2015. The City is examining its sanitary sewer system to identify areas that are contributing to the I&I problem, and the City will take the necessary measures to reduce and/or eliminate the surcharge. In order to gain some economics of scale and to take advantage of the recent grant programs from the MCES, Arden Hills has been undertaking a larger I/I reduction project in odd numbered years focusing on reducing I&I in the MO51 and MO54 meter districts. Appendix G of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan outlines the City’s objectives, policies, strategies and implementation plan to achieve reduction in I&I. 10. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) A number of trunk sanitary sewer improvements have been identified that should be considered as a part of the City’s future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to address deficiencies in the system. A summary of these improvements and a proposed schedule for their completion is listed below: Sewer Rehabilitation/Lining in year 2015 at $500,000 Reconstruction of Lift Station 11 in 2016 at $253,000 TCAAP Sanitary Sewer South Lateral Extension and Lift Station Construction in 2016 at $1,200,000 Sewer Rehabilitation/Lining in year 2017 at $400,000 Sewer Rehabilitation/Lining in year 2019 at $400,000 TCAAP Sanitary Sewer North Lateral Extension at a date to be determined at $250,000 The schedule for a number of these improvements may be impacted by development pressure and the availability of funding and grants. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 E-9 11. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS This report has been prepared to provide an update of the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan portion of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan. The primary purpose of this update is to consider development/redevelopment that is being planned within the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) area of the City. This update has been prepared to be consistent with the requirements of the Metropolitan Council’s Local Planning Handbook. The Local Planning Handbook describes the content requirements for the sewer element of comprehensive plans. This report serves as both the sewer element of the City’s comprehensive plan (Tier I) as well as the City’s local sewer extension plan (Tier II). The information included in this update allows the Metropolitan Council to plan and manage their regional sewage collection and treatment systems. Based upon the results of this update, the following recommendations are presented for consideration: 1. The City Council adopt this update of the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan for 2015 and order that it be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and comment for adoption in the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan. 2. That the City’s existing ordinances and inspection policies for individual sewage treatment systems be updated and maintained pursuant to the update. 3. That I/I issues in the City’s sanitary sewer system continue to be addressed. 4. That the sanitary sewer CIP as outlined herein be adopted and revised on a regular basis as appropriate. ") ")") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") ") !!!!!!!! !! !! !! 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Printed: June 25, 2015Source: Ramsey County, City of Roseville 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update ¸ Sanitary SewerInfrastructure Figure E.1 0.5 Mile Existing !!Sewer Provided by Arden Hills !!Sewer Provided by Adjacent Community ")MCES Meter ")Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) ")Lift Station Intercommunity Sewer Service Connections Interceptors Santitary Sewer MCES Meter Area Lift Station Area MCES Area Shared with the City of Roseville Proposed "Proposed Lift Station ")Arden Hills Meter Sanitary Sewer MCES Meter Area Lift Station Area STOWE AVE LAKE VALENTINE RD RED FOX R D GREY FOX RD INGERSON RD R O U N D L A K E R D W A M B L E D R S I E M S C T S N E L L I N G A V E N COL LEEN AVE GL EN PAU L AVE TILL ER LN H A M L I N E VENUS AVE THO M D R ARDEN VIEW DR G L E N A R D E N R D C H A T H A M A V E AMBLE RD NOB LE RD GRA MSIE RD ARDEN PL GRA NT RD OAK AVE ED GEWAT ER AVE JERR OL D AVE D U N L A P S T N HARRIET AVE FLORAL DR W GLENVIEW AVE KARTH LAK E DR GATEWAY BLVD W Y N C R E S T CARLTON D R F O R E S T L N P R I O R A V E N CUMMINGS PAR K DR ROYAL L N KATIE LN P I N E T R E E D R F A I R V I E W A V E N R I D G E W O O D R D CRYSTAL AVE P L E A S A N T D R A R D EN OAKS DR V A L E N T I N E A V E B E N T O N W A Y INDIAN OA KS TR L S K I L E S L N B R I A R BECKMAN AVE LAMETTI LN M C C R A C K E N L N K E I T H S O N D R A S B U R Y A V E N NURSERY HIL L L N BUSSARD CT DAWN CIR W J A M E S A V E JANET CT C A N N O N GLENHILL RD N O R M A A V E A R D E N V I E W C T R O Y KAT IE CT G L E N A R D E N C T R I D G E W O O D C T K A R T H L A K E C I R G A L E C I R MCCLU NG DR W Y N C R E S T L N SANDEEN RD PARKSHORE D R EIDE CIR N O R T H - W O O D S D R NURSERY HILL C T CUM MINGS LN V A L E N TI N E C T INGERSON CT C O L L E E N C T GLENVIEW CT HUNTERS CT S H O R E L I N E L N P A S C A L A V E N L A K E L N N C O N N E L L Y AVE THO M CT A M B L E C I R C H A T H A M C T C O L L E E N C I R R O L L I N G H I L L S R D ARDEN OAKS CT N O R M A C I R I N D I A N P L ED GEWATER AVE N O R M A A V E TILLER LN S N E L L I N G A V E N D U N L A P S T N A R D E N P L S K I L E S L N F A I R V I E W A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N G L E N H I L L R D WYNRIDGE PLEASANT CIR ARDEN INDIAN OA KS CT J A M E S C I R D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L W O O D S T GATEWAY CT VALENTINE CREST RD B R U E B E R R Y LN BRIA RKNOLL CIR D E L L W O O D A V E L A M E T T I C I R W A L D E N P L WED GEWOODCIR P R I O R A V E INDIAN OAKS CIR CHATHAM CIR L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D R I D G E EDGEWATER AVE F A I R V I E W A V E N F E R N W O O D S T S N E L L I N G A V E N S H O R E L I N E L N K A T I E L N COU NTY ROAD D W S H O R E W O O D DR LAKE L N COU NTY ROAD E W L A K E J O H A N N A B LV D GL EN PAU L AVE C L E V E L A N D A V E N N E W B R I G H T O N R D N E W B R I G H T O N R D HUDSON R D T H O M D R C L E V E L A N D A V E N B R I G H T O N W A YNEW B R I G H T O N R D I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W COU NTY ROAD E2 W C O U N T Y R O A D E 2 WLA K E V I E W C T C H A T H A M A V E S I E M S C T ARDEN PL GLE N A R D E N R D S N E L L I N G A V E N A R D E N O A K S D R S N E L L I N G A V E N B E T H E L D R O L D H I G H W A Y 1 0 S N E L L I N G A V E N VENU S AVE I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W LAKE VALENTINE RD I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W R O U N D L A K E R D W OLD HIG H W AY 10 LAKESHORE PL %&d( %&d( %&d( %&h( %&h( INTERSTATE 694 INTERSTATE 694 ?ÖA@ )m )m HIG H W AY 10 ?÷A@?÷A@COUNTY ROAD 96 W COU NTY ROAD 96 W ABELE ST (Private) T O D D D R (P r i v a t e ) TODD DR (Private) PRIORAVE N (P ri v a t e ) L I S A L N (P r i v a t e ) LISA CT (Private) P R I O R C T (P r i v a t e ) T O D D D R ( P ri v a t e ) P R I O R A V E N (P r i v a t e ) )m COU NTY ROAD I W COU NTY ROAD I W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N KNOLL DR V I S T A C T DAWN CIR E COLLEEN A V E A R D E N V I E W DR COU NTY ROAD F W I N N O V A T I O N W A Y (P r i v a t e ) F E R N W O O D S T PLEA SA NT D R AMBLE DR COU NTY ROAD 96 W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N D R CT BO ST ON SCIE NTIFIC DR (P rivat e) B E T H E L D R BETHEL DR COU NTY ROAD E W L E X I N G T O N A V E N B E N T O N W A Y AVE INGERSON RD A V E N W O O D R D COU NTY ROAD E W H A M L I N E A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N P r i v a t e K A T I E L N KEITHSON DR A L H I L L S D R The zoning district designations represented on this map correspond to the City of Arden Hills official Zoning Map. Questions concerning the Zoning Map should be directed to City Hall. Zoning designations are subject to change. Ple ase refer to the Zoning Code for complete information. Adop ted: April 12, 1993Printed: May 12, 2014 Figure E.2Zoning Map ¯ 0 1.50.75 Miles R-1 - Single Family Residential District R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District M-R - Mixed Residential District B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - General Business District B-3 - Service Business District B-4 - Retail Center District M-B - Mixed Business District N-B - Neigborhood Business District C-C - Civic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District I-2 - General Industrial District I-FLEX District POS - Parks and Open Space District CD - Conservation District Railroad Right-of-Way WATER SFA - Single Fam ily Attached SFD - Single Family Detached MF - Multiple Family MH - Manufactured Home Park NB - Neighborhood Business COM - Commercial OFC - Office MUI - M ixed Use Industrial LI - Light Industrial P/OS - Park and Open Space P/I - Public & Institutional UTL - Utility VAC - Vacant WAT - Open Water RR - Railroad R ight-of-way ROW - Right-of-way ¸This map is in draft format and subject to change prior to adoption. Printed: May 1, 2008Source: Ramsey County, Metropolitan Council 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Figure E.32008 ExistingLand Use 1 Mile VLDR - Very Low Density Residential LDR - Low Density Residential MDR - Medium Density Residential HDR - High Density Residential NR - Neighborhood Residential NT - Neighborhood Transition TC - Town Center NB - Neighborhood Business MB - Mixed Business COM - Commercial CMU - Community Mixed Use CC - Campus Commercial RMU - Retail Mixed Use OMU - Office Mixed Use FO - Flex Office I/O - Light Industrial and Office P/I - Public & Institutional UTL - Utility P/OS - Park and Open Space PP - Park Preserve WAT - Water RR - Railroad right-of-way ROW - Right-of-Way ¸ Printed: June 25, 2015Source: City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan Figure E.4 2030 Future Land Use 1 Mile Lake Josephine Lake Johanna ValentineLake RoundLake K a r t h L a k e Sun FishLake !!!!!!!! !! !! !! §¨¦694 §¨¦694 §¨¦35W §¨¦35W £¤ 10 £¤ 10 £51 AHATS MCES 59 MCES 54 MCES 51 TCAAP MCES 52 Shoreview Shoreview Roseville Roseville Roseville Roseville Moundsview CSAH 96 N H a m l i n e A v e CSAH 73 N e w B r i g h t o n R d L e x i n g t o n A v e N L a k e J o h a n n a B l v d Tiller La CSAH 3 Ingerson Rd CSAH 12 L e x i n g t o n A v e Valentine Lake Rd CR-99 County E Rd Red Fox Rd Lakeshore Pl A m ble Dr Grey Fox Rd C l e v e l a n d A v e S i e m s C t Colleen Ave Glen Paul Ave R o u n d L a k e R d W Venus Ave T h o m D r Lake La Ard e n P l D u n l a p S t Noble Rd C h a t h a m A v e Amble Rd Grant Rd Arden View Dr Gramsie Rd N S n e lli n g A v e Stowe Ave Jerrold Ave Guidant St Harriet Ave W Floral Dr G le n v i e w Av e W y n c r e s t C t Carlton Dr Oak Ave Karth Lake Dr Gateway Blvd Fo re st L a W Edgewater Ave K a t i e L a O l d H w y 1 0 F e r n w o o d S t Royal La P l e a s a n t D r P i n e T r e e D r G l e n a r d e n C t N F a i r v i e w A v e N D u n l a p S t B ri a r k n o ll D r C r y s t a l Av e Va l e nt i n e A v e Arden Oaks Dr Lepak Ct A s b u r y A v e Indian Oaks Tr B e n t o n W a y R i d g e w o o d R d Wyncrest Dr N ur s e r y H i l l L a M c c r a c k e n L a S k i l e s L a K e i t h s o n D r 13th St Bussard CtBeckman Ave Lametti La R i d g e w o o d C t Glenhill Rd H a m l i n e A v e N Edgewater Ave A r d e n V i e w C t C a n n o n A v e Dawn Cir Royal Hills Dr Janet Cir N o r m a A v e Nursery Hill Ct Hudson Ave N o r t h w o o d s D r S h o r e l i n e L a Indian Oaks Ct Cum mings La Cummings Park Dr Ingerson Ct B r u e b e r r y L a E i d e C i r Glenview Ct B r i g h t o n W a y R o l l i n g H i l l s R d R i d g e w o o d R d C l e v e l a n d A v e N H a m l i n e A v e L e x i n g t o n A v e N CSAH 96 L e x i n g t o n A v e N N S n e lli n g A v e N F a i r v i e w A v e N H a m l i n e A v e L e x i n g t o n A v e N LS 8 LS 2 MCES 59 LS 9 LS 5 TCAAP-S LS 11 LS 3 LS 13 LS 14 LS 7LS 1 LS 4 MCES 54 LS 12 TCAAP-N AHATS LS 10 LS 6 This map is in draft format and subject to change prior to adoption. Printed: June 25, 2015Source: Ramsey County, City of Roseville 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update ¸ Figure E.5 Arden Hills San itary SewerDistricts 0.5 Mile Intergovernment Sewer Service Connection Point !!Sewer Provided by Arden Hills !!Sewer Provided by Adjacent Community Met Council Meter Area Lift Station Areas Arden Hills Boundary Future Land Use Areas VLDR - Very Low Density Residential LDR - Low Density Residential MDR - Medium Density Residential HDR - High Density Residential NR - Neighborhood Residential NT - Neighborhood Transition TC - Town Center NB - Neighborhood Business MB - Mixed Business COM - Commercial CMU - Community Mixed Use CC - Campus Commercial RMU - Retail Mixed Use OMU - Office Mixed Use FO - Flex Office I/O - Light Industrial and Office P/I - Public & Institutional UTL - Utility P/OS - Park and Open Space PP - Park Preserve WAT - Water RR - Railroad right-of-way ROW - Right-of-Way (No Sewer) (Sewer) City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-1 APPENDIX H: ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS The following zoning district regulation information is taken directly from the Arden Hills Zoning Code as of July 30, 2008. Arden Hills Zoning District Regulations taken from the Arden Hills Code (AHC) of Ordinances Chapter 13 and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as of July 13, 2015. 1. R-1 Single Family Residential District (AHC): A. To establish areas for the development of single family detached housing at a maximum density of approximately three (3) units per net acre. B. To reserve development areas for single-family housing. C. To restrict encroachment of incompatible uses. D. To maintain density limitations. E. To take advantage of municipal utilities. F. To preserve open space. 2. R-2 Single Family and Two Family Residential District (AHC): A. To establish areas for the development of single and two (2) family housing at a maximum density of approximately five units per net acre. B. To reserve development areas for single and two family housing. C. To restrict encroachment of incompatible uses. D. To maintain density limitations. E. To take advantage of municipal utilities. F. To preserve open space. 3. R-3 Townhouse and Low Density Multiple Dwelling District (AHC): A. To provide areas offering a broad development range in housing units with a maximum density of eight (8) units per net acre. B. To retain the environment and character of less intensive residence areas through carefully established bulk and lot area requirements. 4. R-4 Multiple Dwelling District (AHC): A. To establish areas for the development of multiple dwelling structures with a maximum density of twelve (12) units per net acre. B. To permit the most intensive residential development allowed in the City. C. To maintain an essentially residential character in areas developed at a more intensive density. 5. NB Neighborhood Business District (AHC): A. To be located at the edge of residential neighborhoods. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-2 B. To provide a limited range of over-the-counter, convenience, retail, and service uses to accommodate the needs of the adjacent residents. C. To place limitations on the type, size and intensity of uses within this district, given its proximity to residential uses. D. To place emphasis on convenience for pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation access to the use. E. To accommodate, where possible, a public commons giving residents a place to gather and interact with one another. F. To ensure adequate buffering is provided on these sites for the adjacent residential uses. G. To require, where applicable, compliance with the City’s gateway requirements. 6. B-1 Limited Business District (AHC): A. To establish areas for the location and development of administrative office buildings and related office uses which are subject to more restrictive controls. B. To provide a district which is related to and may reasonably adjoin high density or other residential districts. C. To establish a business district in which there is limited contact with the public and no exterior display or selling of merchandise to the general public. 7. B-2 General Business District (AHC): A. To be a place in which people can live, work and play. B. To create a compact, architecturally diverse, pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly community with a distinct identity. C. To provide a connected sidewalk system and places for people to gather and socialize. D. To implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and sustainable value. E. To group compatible retail and service business uses that tend to draw trade that is naturally interchangeable and promotes business prosperity. F. To provide an adequate supply of businesses and professional service areas to meet the needs of the residents. G. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare and similar safety problems. H. To implement the Plan known as the “Guiding Plan for the B2 District,” which was adopted by the City Council on October 27, 2008. 8. B-3 Service Business District (AHC): A. To accommodate an adequate supply of businesses and services that serve the community and motorists traveling through the community with a broad range of services and goods. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-3 B. To provide locations for uses that may be incompatible with retail centers, thereby keeping the retail centers compact and convenient. C. To keep services in close proximity to arterial streets or highways in areas that are appropriately designated on the Comprehensive Plan. D. To encourage grouping of compatible and mutually supportive business uses and services. E. To promote business prosperity. F. To establish a high standard of development and design that produces a positive visual image and minimizes the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor and glare. G. To allow a transitional reuse of existing buildings until market conditions warrant redevelopment. H. To enhance redevelopment potential by prohibiting uses that would impede redevelopment. I. To ensure acceptable traffic operations on local streets. J. To promote flexibility in land uses and site development standards to achieve the purposes of the district. 9. B-4 Retail Center District (AHC): A. To meet retail shopping needs of the surrounding community by providing a district that will accommodate a wide range of retail goods and services. B. To promote business prosperity by creating an attractive and functional retail center. C. To provide an integrated retail trade center that groups compatible retail uses in one or more multiple-occupancy buildings. Free standing, single- occupancy buildings will be allowed if planned and constructed as part of a unified development that contains a retail center or is developed after such a retail center is developed. D. To produce a positive visual image by establishing a high standard of design and development. E. To allow transitional uses that will allow an orderly phasing out of existing uses and development that are not appropriate in a contemporary retail center and a phasing in of uses and development as warranted by market conditions. F. To encourage grouping of uses that are mutually supportive and have similar requirements for vehicular and pedestrian accessibility and exposure. G. To alleviate potential traffic congestion on local streets by the design of the circulation pattern and arrangement of uses. 10. CC Civic Center District (AHC): A. To implement that part of City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan known as the Civic Center (CC) area. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-4 B. To create a destination-oriented area that serves as focal point for the Community where a mix of uses including public, small retail, educational, semi-public facilities and some mid-to-high-density housing are located. C. To bring forth a government center that would integrate Sunfish Lake with a civic campus and commercial area, and create a gathering/activity place that is unified in purpose, design and use. D. To require strict development standards and building materials to create a high quality civic environment. E. To preserve, protect, and enhance existing development adjacent to the district. F. To promote compact, unified development that takes advantage of the proximity to the adjacent open space areas and regional transportation facilities. G. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion. H. To allow development that will insure reasonable traffic operation on the internal and surrounding transportation systems including Lexington, Hamline, and Highway 96. I. To encourage arrangement of uses that are mutually supportive and have similar requirements for vehicular and pedestrian accessibility and exposure. 11. GB Gateway Business District (AHC): A. To implement that part of Arden Hills Comprehensive Development Plan known as the I-694/I-35W Plan. B. To promote high quality, unified, large-scale development in a manner similar to a planned unit development. C. To take full advantage of the site's location as documented and described in the NE I-694/I-35W Plan. D. To allow only development that will create an attractive environment and a positive image for this site, which is one of the most visible in the community and represents the City's last major development site. E. To protect the site's environmental resources. F. To promote flexibility in land uses and development standards to achieve the objectives of the I-694/I-35W Plan. G. To allow development that will insure reasonable traffic operation on the internal and surrounding transportation systems. 12. I-1 Limited Industrial District (AHC): A. To allow only those types and intensities of industrial uses that do not detract from the surrounding area. B. To maintain performance standards to keep the intensity of land utilization lower than in the general Industrial District. 13. I-2 General Industrial District (AHC): City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-5 A. To provide an area where more intensive light industrial land uses may locate. B. To present the least deleterious effect to adjacent, less intensive land uses. 14. I-FLEX District (AHC): A. To preserve, protect, enhance and perpetuate existing development in the district. B. To attract new development that is compatible with existing development in the district in terms of use, performance, character, quality and appearance of buildings and sites. C. To permit only those uses that will have traffic generation characteristics that are compatible with existing development in the district and that will ensure reasonable traffic operation on streets in the vicinity. D. To encourage new site development that will be compatible with existing site development standards of existing development in the district. E. To promote flexibility in land uses and site development standards to achieve the objectives of the I-Flex District. 15. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District (AHC): A. To allow flexibility in land development to benefit from new technology in building design and construction and in land development. B. To encourage variety in the organization of site elements, land uses (residential and non-residential), building densities, and building and dwelling types. C. To promote higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained and experienced professional land planners, landscape architects, registered architects, engineers and surveyors to prepare plans for all PUD's. D. To preserve and enhance desirable site characteristics and open space. E. To promote more efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities. F. To effectuate the policies and standards of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Development Plan. 16. MR Mixed Residential District (AHC): A. To reuse approximately 220 acres of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property 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. B. To complete the environmental remediation of contaminated land to support reuse of the area. C. To create a development of regional significance that is a benefit to the community and region. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-6 D. To integrate a development on the former TCAAP property with the developed part of Arden Hills. E. To provide a variety of housing options for a wide range of ages and incomes. F. To create a unified development where people can live, work, and play. G. To create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community. H. To implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and sustainable value. I. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare, and similar safety problems. 17. MB Mixed Business District (AHC): A. To reuse approximately 240 acres of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property 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. B. To complete the environmental remediation of contaminated land to support reuse of the area. C. To create a development of regional significance that is a benefit to the community and region. D. To integrate a development on the former TCAAP property with the developed part of Arden Hills. E. To provide opportunities for a variety of businesses to diversify the City’s commercial base. F. To create a unified development where people can live, work, and play. G. To create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community. H. To implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and sustainable value. I. To group compatible retail and service business uses that tend to draw trade that is naturally interchangeable and promotes business prosperity. J. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare, and similar safety problems. 18.16. POS Parks and Open Space District (AHC): A. To support the Arden Hills Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan and the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation System Plan. B. To provide an area for publicly owned lands that have recognized outdoor recreational or open space resources. C. To support community health through the provision of active and passive outdoor recreational opportunities. D. To promote natural and ecological stewardship. E. To conserve vital environmental resources. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-7 19.17. CD Conservation District (AHC): A. To provide a “holding” zone for federally owned lands on the Arden Hills Army Training Site to ensure that future development is staged, maintains a sustainable level of public expenditures for utilities and services, and protects those areas generally determined to be unsuitable for development due to the presence of wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, certain drainage and soil conditions, and critical wildlife habitat. 18. Neighborhood District (TRC): A. The Neighborhood Zoning District: Provides a range of attached and detached single-family and small multi-family residential uses. 1) NR-1 Residential (Neighborhood Sub-District 1): Maximum density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre. 2) NR-2 Residential (Neighborhood Sub-District 2): Minimum density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 4 dwelling units per acre. 3) NR-3 Residential (Neighborhood Sub-District 3): Minimum density of 4 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 6.75 dwelling units per acre. 4) NR-4 Residential (Neighborhood Sub-District 4): Minimum density of 4 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 8 dwelling units per acre. 19. NT - Neighborhood Transition (TRC): A. 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. B. Development standards in this district emphasize smaller scale residential uses and establish building transition standards to adjoining neighborhoods. C. Residential uses permitted at a density of 8 to 15 units per acre. 20. TC - Town Center (TRC): A. The Town Center Zoning District creates a vibrant commercial and residential environment that maximizes the potential for an outdoor experience. B. This district promotes walkability through allowing for housing, office, retail, restaurant, and civic uses all within close proximity of each other. C. Residential uses permitted at a maximum density of 45 units per acre. 21. OMU - Office Mixed-Use (TRC): City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-8 A. 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. B. This district promotes employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 22. RMU - Retail Mixed-Use (TRC): A. 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. B. This district promotes retail as a primary use and allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 23. FO - Flex Office (TRC): A. 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. 24. CC - Campus Commercial (TRC): A. 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. B. The goal is to allow for an individual plan approach for each campus or building, based on user preferences within a range of requirements. 25. OS - Open Space (TRC): A. Open Space within the TRC shall be categorized as Required Open Space. B. The detailed Open Space Standards for different open space types are included in Section 9.0 and Attachment 2 of the TRC. These standards include general character, typical size, frontage requirements and typical uses. 26. GO - Gateway Overlay (TRC) A. The Gateway Overlay District indicates where additional aesthetic treatments are required to create a welcoming environment that establishes the character of the TCAAP Redevelopment Area. The specific standards are included in Section 7.6 of the TRC. 27. Water Infrastructure (TRC) A. The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site Redevelopment will be designed with the goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-9 of regional storm water, wetland mitigation, the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain restoration, and groundwater requirements. B. An additional goal is to provide visual and active and passive recreational features to support adjacent land uses. The Natural Resources Corridor is intended to be an amenity to the site’s uses and users. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-10 Table H.1: Zoning District Regulations (Table H.1 does not include the Zoning Districts within the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC)) R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 NB B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 CC G-B I-1 I-2 I-FLEX CD POS 1. Minimum Lot Area (SF per Dwelling Unit) Single Family 14,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 == == == == == == == == == == == == Two Family 14,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 == == == == == == == == == == == == Multiple Family PUD == == 5,450 3,630 == == 2,178 == == == == == == == == == 2. Minimum Lot Area (SF) Non-Residential Uses 14,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 == 20,000 5 AC 30,000 24,000 24,000 == == Mixed Use Project or Multiple Occupancy Center == == == == == == 13,000 == 5 AC == 20 AC == == == == == Single Use Project or Free standing Building == == == == == == 13,000 == 2 AC == 10 AC == == == == == 3. Minimum Lot Size (ft) Width/Depth Non-residential == == == == 100/130 100/130 100/130 100/130 100/130 100/100 100/130 100/130 100/130 100/130 == == Single Family 95/130 85/120 85/120 85/120 == == == == == == == == == == == == Two Family 95/130 85/120 85/120 85/120 == == == == == == == == == == == == 4. Height (ft.) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 45 45 35 35 5. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.8 == 0.6 0.8 0.8 .3 .3 6. Lot Covered by Structure 25% 25% 25% 25% 35% 35% 45% 40% 25% 40% == 30% 40% 40% 25% 25% 7. Min. Landscape Lot Area 65% 65% 65% 65% 35% 25% 20% 25% 25% 20% 35% 35% 25% 25% 65% 65% 8. Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) Front yard 40 40 40 40 20 50 20 50 50 20 50 55 50 50 40 40 Rear Yard (Principle) 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Side Yard Interior - Principal (Min/total both yards on lot) 10/25 5/15 5/15 5/15 5/15 20/40 10/20 20/40 20/40 10/20 20/40 ** 20/40 20/40 20/40 10/20 10/20 Side Yard Interior - Accessory 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Side Yard Corner 40 40 40 40 20 50 50 50 50 20 50 50 50 50 40 40 Other Setbacks 60 Lakeshore - High Water Mark*** Abutting Residential Zoning District == == == == 30 100 == 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 == == 9. PUD & CUP City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 H-11 Maximum Dwelling Unit – Density Per Net Acre 3.0 5.5 8.0 12.0 == == 20.0 == == 20.0 12.0 == == == == == STOW E AVE LAKE VALENTINE RD RED FOX R D GREY FOX RD INGER SON RD R O U N D L A K E R D W A M B L E D R S I E M S C T S N E L L I N G A V E N COLL EEN AVE GLEN PA UL AVE TILLER LN H A M L I N E VENUS AVE T HO M D R ARD EN VIEW DR G L E N A R D E N R D C H A T H A M A V E AMBLE RD NOB LE RD GRA MSIE RD ARDEN PL GRA NT RD OAK AVE ED GEWATER AVE JERR OLD AVE D U N L A P S T N HARRIET AVE FLOR AL D R W GLENVIEW AVE KAR TH LAK E D R GATEWAY BLVD W Y N C R E S T CAR LTON D R F O R E S T L N P R I O R A V E N CUM M IN GS PA RK DR ROYAL LN KATIE LN P I N E T R E E D R F A I R V I E W A V E N R I D G E W O O D R D CRYSTA L AVE P L E A S A N T D R A R D EN O AKS DR V A L E N T I N E A V E B E N T O N W A Y IND IA N OA KS TRL S K I L E S L N B R I A R BECKMAN AVE LAMETTI LN M C C R A C K E N L N K E I T H S O N D R A S B U R Y A V E N NURSERY HILL LN BUSSARD CT DAWN CIR W J A M E S A V E JANET CT C A N N O N GLENHILL RD N O R M A A V E A R D E N V I E W C T R O Y KATIE CT G L E N A R D E N C T R I D G E W O O D C T K A R T H L A K E C I R G A L E C I R MC CLU NG DR W Y N C R E S T L N SANDEEN RD PARKSHORE DR EIDE CIR N O R T H - W O O D S D R NURSERY HILL CT CU M MIN GS LN V A L E N T I N E C T INGERSON CT C O L L E E N C T GLENVIEW CT HUNTERS CT S H O R E L I N E L N P A S C A L A V E N L A K E L N N C O N N E L L Y AVE T H O M C T A M B L E C I R C H A T H A M C T C O L L E E N C I R R O L L I N G H I L L S R D ARD EN OAK S CT N O R M A C I R I N D I A N P L EDGEWATER AVE N O R M A A V E TILLER LN S N E L L I N G A V E N D U N L A P S T N A R D E N P L S K I L E S L N F A I R V I E W A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N G L E N H I L L R D WYNRIDGE PLEASANT CIR ARDEN IND IA N OA KS CT J A M E S C I R D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L W O O D S T GATEWAY CT VA LEN TINE CREST RD B R U E B E R R Y LN BRIARKNOLL CIR D E L L W O O D A V E L A M E T T I C I R W A L D E N P L WED GEWOODCIR P R I O R A V E INDIAN OAKS CIR CHATHAM CIR L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D R I D G E EDGEWATER AVE F A I R V I E W A V E N F E R N W O O D S T S N E L L I N G A V E N S H O R E L I N E L N K A T I E L N COU NTY R OAD D W S H O R E W O O D DR LAK E LN COUNTY ROAD E W L A K E J O H A N N A BLVD GLEN PA UL AVE C L E V E L A N D A V E N N E W B R I G H T O N R D N E W B R I G H T O N R D HUDSON RD T H O M D R C L E V E L A N D A V E N B R I G H T O N W A YNEW B R I G H T O N R D I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W COU NTY R OAD E2 W C O U N T Y R O A D E 2 WLAKEVIEWCT C H A T H A M A V E S I E M S C T ARDEN PL GLE N A R D E N R D S N E L L I N G A V E N A R D E N O A K S D R S N E L L I N G A V E N B E T H E L D R O L D H I G H W A Y 1 0 S N E L L I N G A V E N VEN US AVE I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W LAKE VALENTINE RD I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W R O U N D L A K E R D W OLD HIG H W AY 10 LAKESHORE PL INTERSTATE 694 INTERSTATE 694 HIG H W AY 10 COU NTY R OAD 96 W COUNTY ROAD 96 W ABELE ST (Private) T O D D D R (P r i v a t e ) TODD DR (Private) PRIOR AV E N ( P ri v a t e ) L I S A L N (P r i v a t e ) LISA CT (Private) P R I O R C T (P r i v a t e ) T O D D D R ( P r i v a t e ) P R I O R A V E N (P r i v a t e ) COU NTY R OAD I W COUNTY ROAD I W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N KNOLL DR V I S T A C T DAWN CIR E COLLEEN A V E A R D E N V I E W DR COU NTY R OAD F W I N N O V A T I O N W A Y (P r i v a t e ) F E R N W O O D S T PL EASANT DR AMBLE DR COUNTY ROAD 96 W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N D R CT BO STO N S CIENTIFIC DR (Priva te) B E T H E L D R BETHEL DR COUNTY ROAD E W L E X I N G T O N A V E N B E N T O N W A Y AVE INGER SON RD A V E N W O O D R D COUNTY ROAD E W H A M L I N E A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N P r i v a t e K A T I E L N KEITHSON DR A L H I L L S D R £¤10 §¨¦35W §¨¦694 The zo ning district designations represented on this map correspond to the City of Arden Hills official Zoning Map. Questions concerning the Zoning Map should be directed to City Hall. Zoning designations are subject to change. Ple ase refer to the Zoning Code for complete information. Adop ted: April 12, 1993Printed: June 19, 2015 Zoning Map ¯0 10.5 Miles TR C C C – Campus Commercial TR C – C ivic/Open Space TR C FO – Flex Office TR C R MU – Retail Mixed Use TR C N R-1 – Residential TR C N R-2 – Residential TR C N R-3 – Residential TR C N R-4 – Residential TR C N T – Neighborhood Transition TR C OMU – Office Mixed Use TR C OS – Open Space TR C TC – Town Center TR C – Water Infrastructure R-1 - Si ngle Family Residential District R-2 - Si ngle & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - Multiple Dwelling District B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - General Business District B-3 - Service Business District B-4 - Retail Center District NB - N eigborhood Business District CC - C ivic Center District GB - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial District I-2 - General Industrial District I-FLEX District POS - Parks and Open Space District CD - C onservation District Railroad Right-of-Way Water STOWE AVE LAKE VALENTINE RD RE D FOX R D GRE Y FOX RD IN GER SON R D R O U N D L A K E R D W A M B L E D R S I E M S C T S N E L L I N G A V E N COLLEE N AV E GLEN PA U L AVE TILLE R LN H A M L I N E VENUS AVE TH O M D R AR D EN V IEW DR G L E N A R D E N R D C H A T H A M A V E AM BLE R D NOB LE R D GRA MS IE RD ARDEN P L GRA N T R D OAK AVE ED GEWATER A VE JER R OLD AV E D U N L A P S T N HA R RIET AVE FLOR A L D R W GLEN VIEW AVE KA RTH LA KE D R GATEWAY BLVD W Y N C R E S T CA R LTON D R F O R E S T L N P R I O R A V E N CU MM IN GS PA R K D R ROYAL LN KATIE LN P I N E T R E E D R F A I R V I E W A V E N R I D G E W O O D R D CR YSTA L AV E P L E A S A N T D R A R D EN O AKS DR V A L E N T I N E A V E B E N T O N W A Y IN D IA N OAK S TR L S K I L E S L N B R I A R BE CK MA N AV E LA M ETTI LN M C C R A C K E N L N K E I T H S O N D R A S B U R Y A V E N NURSERY HILL LN BU SS AR D C T DA WN CIR W J A M E S A V E JANET CT C A N N O N GL EN HIL L R D N O R M A A V E A R D E N V I E W C T R O Y KATIE CT G L E N A R D E N C T R I D G E W O O D C T K A R T H L A K E C I R G A L E C I R MC CLU N G DR W Y N C R E S T L N SA ND EEN R D PA R KS HOR E D R EIDE C IR N O R T H - W O O D S D R NU R SER Y HILL C T CU M MIN G S LN V A L E N T I N E C T INGERSON CT C O L L E E N C T GLENVIEW CT HUNTERS CT S H O R E L I N E L N P A S C A L A V E N L A K E L N N C O N N E L L Y AVE TH O M CT A M B L E C I R C H A T H A M C T C O L L E E N C I R R O L L I N G H I L L S R D AR D EN OAK S C T N O R M A C I R I N D I A N P L ED GEWATER A VE N O R M A A V E TILLE R LN S N E L L I N G A V E N D U N L A P S T N A R D E N P L S K I L E S L N F A I R V I E W A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N G L E N H I L L R D WYNRIDGE PLEA SA N T CIR AR D EN IN D IA N OAK S C T J A M E S C I R D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L V I E W A V E D E L L W O O D S T GATEWAY CT VA LEN TINE CR ES T R D B R U E B E R R Y LN BR IAR K NOLL C IR D E L L W O O D A V E L A M E T T I C I R W A L D E N P L WED GEWOODCIR P R I O R A V E IN D IA N OAK S C IR CHATHAM CIR L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D L A K E J O H A N N A B L V D R I D G E ED GEWATER A VE F A I R V I E W A V E N F E R N W O O D S T S N E L L I N G A V E N S H O R E L I N E L N K A T I E L N COU N TY ROA D D W S H O R E W O O D DR LA K E LN COU N TY ROA D E W L A K E J O H A N N A B LV D GLEN PA U L AVE C L E V E L A N D A V E N N E W B R I G H T O N R D N E W B R I G H T O N R D HU D SON R D T H O M D R C L E V E L A N D A V E N B R I G H T O N W A YNE W B R I G H T O N R D I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W COU N TY ROA D E 2 W C O U N T Y R O A D E 2 WLAKEVIEWCT C H A T H A M A V E S I E M S C T ARDEN PL GLE N A R D E N R D O L D H W Y 1 0 A R D E N O A K S D R S N E L L I N G A V E N B E T H E L D R O L D H I G H W A Y 1 0 O L D H W Y 1 0 VEN U S A VE I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W LAKE VALENTINE RD I N T E R S T A T E 3 5 W R O U N D L A K E R D W O LD HIG H W AY 10 LAKESHORE PL %&d( %&d( %&d( %&h( %&h( INTERSTATE 694 INTERSTATE 694 ?ÖA@ )m )m HIG H W A Y 10 ?÷A@?÷A@COUNTY ROA D 9 6 W COU N TY ROA D 9 6 W ABEL E ST (P rivate) T O D D D R (P r i v a t e ) TODD DR (P rivate) PRIOR AV E N (P ri v a t e ) L I S A L N (P r i v a t e ) LISA CT (Private) P R I O R C T (P r i v a t e ) T O D D D R ( P r i v a t e ) P R I O R A V E N (P r i v a t e ) )m COU N TY ROA D I W COU N TY ROA D I W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N KNOLL DR V I S T A C T DA WN CIR E COLLEE N A V E A R D E N V I E W DR COU N TY ROA D F W I N N O V A T I O N W A Y (P r i v a t e ) F E R N W O O D S T PLEA SA N T D R AMBLE DR COU N TY ROA D 9 6 W L E X I N G T O N A V E N L E X I N G T O N A V E N D R CT BOS TON S CI ENTI FIC DR (Pri vate) B E T H E L D R BETHEL DR COUNTY ROAD E W L E X I N G T O N A V E N B E N T O N W A Y AVE IN GER SON R D A V E N W O O D R D COUNTY ROAD E H A M L I N E A V E N H A M L I N E A V E N P r i v a t e K A T I E L N KE ITH SON D R A L H I L L S D R The zoning dis trict designations represented on this map correspond to the City of Arden Hills offic ial Zoning M ap. Questions conc erning the Zoning M ap s hould be directed to City Hall. Zoning designations are subject to change. Pl ease refer to the Zoning Code for complete inform ation. Adopted: April 12, 1993Printed: May 7, 2015 Zoning Map ¯ 0 10.5 Miles R-1 - Single Family Residen tial District R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - M ultiple Dwelling District M -R - Mixe d Residential Distr ict B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - Gen eral Business District B-3 - Service Business Distr ict B-4 - Retail Center Dist rict M -B - Mixed Business District N-B - N eigborhood Business District C-C - C ivic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial Distr ict I-2 - G eneral Industr ial District I-FLE X Distr ict PO S - Parks and Open Space District CD - C onservation Distr ict Railroad Right-of-Way WATE R May 26, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 1 TCAAP Redevelopment Code May 2015 May 26, 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 JDA 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 Hearing Requirements 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 Non-Residential, Mixed-Use, and Large and Medium Multi-Family Residential Building Materials 7.5 Shading Requirement 7.6 Gateway Overlay District 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 May 26, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 3 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach 9.2 Required Open Space Designations 9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation 9.4 Permeable Area Requirements 9.5 Open Space Classification 9.6 Open Space Requirements 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 Utilities 10.9 Parking Lot Landscaping 11.0 Sign Standards 11.1 Applicability 11.2 Prohibited Signs 11.3 Sign Types Permitted 11.4 Sign Standards Attachments: 1: Regulating Plan 2: Palette of Open Space Types 3: Development Review Chart 4: Street Cross Sections 5: Street Type Plan 6: Recommended Color Palette 7: Audubon Minnesota Bird-Safe Building Guidelines May 26, 2015 Section 1: Introduction TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 4 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. The Master Plan will amend the City of Arden Hills 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 development area 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 a regulatory process that encourages quality growth and saves time in the development process; (c) Focusing on predictability for both developers and the community; and (d) Providing a Natural Resources Corridor that offers active and passive recreational features and is an amenity to the site. Therefore, the goals of the TRC are to promote and to provide a more functional and attractive community through the use of recognized community design principles and to 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. May 26, 2015 Section 1: Introduction 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. May 26, 2015 Section 2: Components of the Code 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 residential uses and establish building transition standards to adjoining neighborhoods. 7) Neighborhood (NR) – The Neighborhood Zoning District provides for a range of attached and detached single-family residential uses. (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 May 26, 2015 Section 2: Components of the Code TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 7 storage and parkway and median standards. These standards are laid out in Section 8.0 and Attachment 4. 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 5 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 2 of this Code. These standards include general character, typical size, frontage requirements and typical uses. (e) Gateway Overlay Designation – The Gateway Overlay District indicates where additional aesthetic treatments are required to create a welcoming environment that establishes the character of the 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 Code 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. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 8 3.0 Administration 3.1 Applicability (a) The uses and buildings on all properties within the Plan Area shall conform exclusively to the requirements of the TRC unless specifically referenced as otherwise in the TRC. (b) Table 3-1 (Applicability Matrix) shall determine the extent to which different sections of the TRC apply to any proposed development. (c) In addition, Table 3-2 shall determine which sections of the TRC apply at which time in the development review process such as Subdivision Review, Site Plan Review or Building Permit Review. (d) Provisions of the TRC are activated by “shall” when required; “should” or “may” when recommended or optional. (e) Terms used throughout the TRC are defined in Section 4.0: Definitions. For those terms not defined in Section 4.0, definitions in various sections of the AHC shall apply. For terms not defined in either section, they shall be accorded commonly accepted meanings. In the event of conflict, the definitions of the TRC shall take precedence. (f) Where in conflict, numerical metrics shall take precedence over graphic metrics. 3.2 Relationship to other City Ordinances (a) For all properties within the Plan Area, the standards in this Code shall supersede standards under: i. Commercial and Multi-Family Design Standards under Chapter 13, of the AHC, as amended, except as specifically referenced herein. ii. Sign Standards under Chapter 12, as amended, except as specifically referenced herein. iii. Landscaping Standards under Chapter 13, as amended, except as specifically referenced herein. iv. Subdivision Ordinance under Chapter 11, as amended, except as specifically referenced herein. (b) Development standards not addressed in this TRC shall be governed by the AHC, to the extent the AHC standards are not in conflict with the TRC. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 9 Table 3-1: Applicability Matrix Legend = Section of the Code Applies Blank denotes Standards in this Section of the Code does not apply Co d e S e c t i o n Se c t i o n 5. 0 : S c h e d u l e o f U s e s Se c t i o n 6 .0 : Bu i l d i n g a n d S i t e De v e l o p m e n t St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 7 .0 : B u i l d i n g D e s i g n St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 8 .0 : S t r e e t D e s i g n S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 9 .0 : O p e n S p a c e S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 0 .0 St r e e t s c a p e a n d La n d s c a p e St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 1. 0 : S i g n S t a n d a r d s Bu i l d -to z o n e s a n d se t b a c k s Bu i l d i n g F r o n t a g e Bu i l d i n g H e i g h t Pa r k i n g a n d Se r v i c e A c c e s s Si d e w a l k , St r e e t Tr e e s a n d St r e e t s c a p e St r e e t S c r e e n a n d Pa r k i n g L o t La n d s c a p i n g St r e e t L i g h t i n g a n d Fu r n i t u r e Ut i l i t i e s Type of Development 1) Commercial (retail, office, restaurant), lodging, mixed use building, apartment/multi-family building (3 or more units per lot), and live-work units (more than one of the following may apply to one application based on the scope of the application) a. New Construction All Sections of the TRC apply b. Existing Building Remodel: Existing non-complying structures or sites may be repaired, maintained or altered provided that such repair, maintenance, or alteration shall not create any new non-compliance of all or any part of such structure or site. i. Change of Use/Expansion of Existing Use (without expansion of conditioned building area) (to a permitted or conditional use in the designated Zoning District) ii. Expansion of Existing Buildings (regardless of size of expansion): Structures or sites may be enlarged or expanded provided that such enlargement shall not create any new non-compliance of all or any part of such structure or site. The TRC applicable sections shall apply only to proposed building expansions. c. Expansion of parking area only (with or without a building or use expansion) (includes off-site or accessory parking) i. Up to 10 spaces ii. 11 or more additional spaces d. Existing Signage i. Refacing or changing a panel on an existing sign May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 10 Legend = Section of the Code Applies Blank denotes Standards in this Section of the Code does not apply Co d e S e c t i o n Se c t i o n 5. 0 : S c h e d u l e o f U s e s Se c t i o n 6 .0 : Bu i l d i n g a n d S i t e De v e l o p m e n t St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 7 .0 : B u i l d i n g D e s i g n St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 8 .0 : S t r e e t D e s i g n S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 9 .0 : O p e n S p a c e S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 0 .0 St r e e t s c a p e a n d La n d s c a p e St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 1. 0 : S i g n S t a n d a r d s Bu i l d -to z o n e s a n d se t b a c k s Bu i l d i n g F r o n t a g e Bu i l d i n g H e i g h t Pa r k i n g a n d Se r v i c e A c c e s s Si d e w a l k , St r e e t Tr e e s a n d St r e e t s c a p e St r e e t S c r e e n a n d Pa r k i n g L o t La n d s c a p i n g St r e e t L i g h t i n g a n d Fu r n i t u r e Ut i l i t i e s Type of Development Table 3-1 Continued ii. Signs may be repaired, maintained, altered, or replaced as allowed by state law (M.S. 462.357, Subd. 1e) provided that such repair, maintenance, alteration, or replacement shall not create any new non-compliance, or expansion of any existing nonconformity, of all or any part of such a sign. (applies during sign permit review only) f. New sign or expansion of an existing sign (applies during sign permit review only) 2. Residential Buildings (single family detached, single-family attached, twin home buildings; (1 – 2 units) a. New construction b. Change of Use (to a permitted or conditional use in the designated Zoning District) c. Existing Building Remodels: Structures or sites may be repaired, maintained or altered provided that such repair, maintenance, or alteration shall not create any new non-compliance of all or any part of such structure or site. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 11 Legend = Section of the Code Applies Blank denotes Standards in this Section of the Code does not apply Co d e S e c t i o n Se c t i o n 5. 0 : S c h e d u l e o f U s e s Se c t i o n 6 .0 : Bu i l d i n g a n d S i t e De v e l o p m e n t St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 7 .0 : B u i l d i n g D e s i g n St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 8 .0 : S t r e e t D e s i g n S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 9 .0 : O p e n S p a c e S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 0 .0 St r e e t s c a p e a n d La n d s c a p e St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 1. 0 : S i g n S t a n d a r d s Bu i l d -to z o n e s a n d se t b a c k s Bu i l d i n g F r o n t a g e Bu i l d i n g H e i g h t Pa r k i n g a n d Se r v i c e A c c e s s Si d e w a l k , St r e e t Tr e e s a n d St r e e t s c a p e St r e e t S c r e e n a n d Pa r k i n g L o t La n d s c a p i n g St r e e t L i g h t i n g a n d Fu r n i t u r e Ut i l i t i e s Type of Development Table 3-1 Continued d. Expansion of existing use/structure (building additions and new accessory building/structure on the lot): Structures or sites may be enlarged provided that such enlargement shall not create any new non-compliance of all or any part of such structure or site. Standards in the TRC applicable sections shall apply only to the building expansions. It shall allow addition of non- conditioned space such as patios, porches, arcades, canopies, private open space, recreational amenities and courtyards/forecourts. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 12 Table 3.2 Application Review Specific Matrix Legend = Standards in this Section of the Code applies NA = Standards in this Section of the Code does not apply Co d e S e c t i o n Se c t i o n 5. 0 : S c h e d u l e o f U s e s Se c t i o n 6 .0 : B u i l d i n g an d S i t e De v e l o p m e n t St a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 7 .0 : B u i l d i n g D e s i g n S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 8 .0 : S t r e e t D e s i g n S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 9 .0 : O p e n S p a c e S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 0 .0 St r e e t s c a p e a n d La n d s c a p e S t a n d a r d s Se c t i o n 1 1. 0 : S i g n S t a n d a r d s Bu i l d -to z o n e s a n d se t b a c k s Bu i l d i n g F r o n t a g e Bu i l d i n g H e i g h t Lo t S t a n d a r d s Pa r k i n g a n d S e r v i c e Ac c e s s St r e e t T r e e s a n d St r e e t s c a p e St r e e t S c r e e n a n d Pa r k i n g L o t La n d s c a p i n g St r e e t L i g h t i n g a n d Fu r n i t u r e Ut i l i t i e s Type Application Review 1. Subdivision Plan Review (includes revised plats) 2. Site Plan Review 3. Building Permit Review * = Applies for residential development only * = Applies during Sign Permit review only May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 13 3.3 JDA Development Review Process (a) Pre-submittal Meeting Required: All projects shall have a pre-submittal meeting with the JDA Development staff prior to submitting the approved application form for development in the Plan Area. At the pre-submittal meeting, the staff shall provide information on the requirements for development and submittal within the Plan Area, including related necessary City building permit and related final construction approvals. (b) Site Plan Required: A Site Plan shall be required for all proposed developments within the Plan Area. Requirements for Site Plans are listed per Section 1355.03 of the AHC. A site plan is reviewed by staff prior to preliminary plat submittal. (c) JDA Review Generally: Projects that comply with all standards of the TRC and projects that require Permitted Adjustments shall be processed by the Joint Development Authority (JDA). The JDA shall review and consider projects which meet all TRC standards as recommended by staff, with approval of such projects subject to a majority vote of all the members of the JDA. Please refer to Attachment 3 Development Review flow chart for information on the development review process. The JDA may amend its development review process at any time, subject to any applicable requirements of the Joint Powers Agreement (the “JPA”). (d) JDA Permitted Adjustments: The JDA may approve Permitted Adjustments per the criteria set in Table 3-3 below, subject to a 3/5 vote of the JDA. The Permitted Adjustment process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may not be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the subject property. A JDA Development staff report and recommendation is required for the JDA to make a determination on a Permitted Adjustment. Public notices shall be issued for all Permitted Adjustment hearings; however, such hearings may be combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval of a project and its related transactional documents. (e) In reviewing any Permitted Adjustment request, the JDA shall use the following criteria: i. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan; ii. The extent to which the proposal fits the adjoining design context by providing appropriate building scale and use transitions; iii. The extent to which the proposal provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, affordable housing, living wage jobs, structured and/or shared parking and linkages to transit; iv. The extent to which the proposal does not hinder future opportunities for higher intensity development; v. The extent to which the proposal provides a demonstration of advanced energy resilience which may have an educational value; and vi. Considerations of health and welfare to the general public. (f) In reviewing any Permitted Adjustment, the JDA shall not grant flexibility for the following: i. Deviation from requirements of Section 5.0 (Schedule of Uses); ii. Building height; iii. Definitions included in Section 4.0; iv. Density parameters for residential land uses; and v. Clear height. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 14 Table 3-3: Permitted Adjustments Table Code Standard Extent of Adjustment Permitted Criteria 1. Regulating Plan Map a. Location of any Required Street (Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use, Office Mixed-Use, and Neighborhood Transition Districts) Streets shall be on a grid system with block faces (measured right-of-way to right-of-way) no less than 200 feet and no more than 500 feet. Block faces may be adjusted no more than 50%. Block faces longer than 500 feet shall include mid-block pedestrian connections. Pedestrian connections to adjacent park and open space areas shall be no further apart than 750 feet. Pedestrian connections to parks and open space areas shall be at least 50 feet wide. i. Shall maintain the connectivity intended by the Regulating Plan ii. Shall maintain the continuation and/or connectivity with any existing streets where possible iii. Pedestrian connectivity must be maintained iv. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public Works staff approval b. Location of any Required Street (Neighborhood District) Streets shall be on a modified grid pattern. Public views and access to open space areas are required. The use of cul-de-sacs should be minimized and must include pedestrian connections from the cul-de-sac to streets or open space located behind private lots. Block faces longer than 500 feet shall include mid- block pedestrian connections. Pedestrian connections to adjacent park and open space areas shall be no further apart than 750 feet. Pedestrian connections to parks and open space areas shall be at least 50 feet wide. i. Shall maintain the connectivity intended by the Regulating Plan ii. Shall maintain the continuation and/or connectivity with any existing streets where possible iii. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public Works staff approval c. Area and Location of any Required Open Space Area may be reduced by no more than 10%. The location of parks in the Hill Neighborhood may be moved within that neighborhood. i. Shall include required amenities identified by the City’s TCAAP Master Parks and Open Space Plan ii. JDA staff, City Community Development and Public Works staff approval 2. Building Form and Development Standards a. Build to zones/setbacks No more than a 20% change in the maximum or minimum setback applicable or 6 feet whichever is greater. 1) Changes to the build-to-zones and setbacks may only occur when there is cause by one or more of the following: i. A change to the street cross sections established in Attachment 4; or ii. Need to accommodate existing buildings and structures on the lot that meet the overall intent and vision for redevelopment in the Plan Area; or iii. Need to accommodate other required modes of transportation (transit, bike, pedestrian), storm water drainage, water quality, or low impact development (LID) elements on the site; or iv. Need to accommodate overhead or underground utilities and/or easements; or v. Need to preserve existing heritage trees on the property. 2) In no case shall the sidewalk be less than 8 feet in width along the “Spine Road” and 6 feet in width along all other streets when sidewalks will be publicly maintained. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 15 3.4 Special Development Plan (SDP): The JDA may approve an SDP for projects comprising of 25 acres or more in the Neighborhood District and 10 acres or more in all other Zoning Districts, which require additional flexibility in the application of the TRC not otherwise available under Table 3-3 above. JDA approval of an SDP is subject to a 4/5 vote of the JDA. The SDP process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may not be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the subject property. Public notices shall be issued for all SDP hearings; however, such hearings may be b. Building Frontage No more than a 15% reduction in the required building frontage (applicable in the designated zoning district) along each block or subject lot with Pedestrian Priority Frontage designation or no more than a 25% reduction in the required building frontage (applicable in the designated zoning district) along each block or subject lot of a Pedestrian- Friendly Frontage designation. Any reduction in the required building frontage shall be to address one or more of the following: i. To accommodate porte-cocheres for drop-off and pick-up; or ii. To accommodate existing buildings and site elements; or iii. To accommodate other required transit, bike and pedestrian related, storm water drainage, water quality, or low impact development (LID) elements on the site. Parking garages and porte-cocheres are allowed along Pedestrian Priority Frontage and Pedestrian-Friendly streets per authorization from the JDA. Allowed when necessary for building design. c. Corner Lot Building Frontage Reduction of building frontage requirements for lots with two or more Pedestrian Priority frontages (applicable Frontage Standard for the zoning district of the subject corner lot) Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian Priority designated frontage may be replaced with the corresponding standard for Pedestrian-Friendly frontage designation instead. In determining which Pedestrian Priority frontage may be changed to a Pedestrian-Friendly frontage, precedence shall be given to matching any existing building Pedestrian Priority frontages of adjoining blocks or lots on either side of the street. Reduction of building frontage requirements for lots with two or more Pedestrian-Friendly frontages (applicable Frontage Standards for the designated zoning district of the subject corner lot) Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian-Friendly designated frontage may be replaced with the corresponding standard for General frontage designation instead. In determining which Pedestrian-Friendly frontage may be changed to a General frontage, precedence shall be given to matching any existing building Pedestrian- Friendly frontages of adjoining blocks or lots on either side of the street. d. Sidewalk and Streetscape standards Sidewalks, street tree planting, street lighting, and other streetscape standards may be adjusted based on the development context and street cross section. Any changes to the streetscape standards shall be based on specific development context such as existing vegetation, natural features, drainage, and fire access and is subject to approval by the JDA. e. Required Parking Spaces Reduction in the number of required parking spaces up to 10% of total spaces Reduction in the number of parking spaces shall be based on one or more of the following: i. A shared parking plan for parking within 1,000 feet of the subject property; or ii. A parking study for the uses proposed on the site; or iii. A combination of the above 3. Other a. Any other numerical standard in the code A modification up to 10% (increase or decrease) i. A modification of a numerical standard is needed to accommodate existing conditions. ii. The proposed development still meets the intent of the TRC. b. Phased Developments Deferment of building frontage standards i. Phased developments may defer building frontage requirements as long as they meet the build-to-zone and parking setback requirements May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 16 combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval of a project and its related transactional documents. (a) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall use the following criteria: i. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan; ii. The extent to which the proposal fits the adjoining design context by providing appropriate building scale and use transitions; iii. The extent to which the proposal provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, affordable housing, living wage jobs, structured and/or shared parking and linkages to transit; iv. The extent to which the proposal does not hinder future opportunities for higher quality development; v. The extent to which the proposal provides a demonstration of advanced energy resilience which may have an educational value; and vi. Considerations of health and welfare to the general public. (b) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall not grant flexibility for the following: i. Deviation from requirements of Section 5.0 (Schedule of Uses); ii. Building height; iii. Definitions included in Section 4.0; iv. Density parameters for residential land uses; and v. Clear height. (c) Special Development Plan Submittal: i. Applicant shall meet with JDA Development staff to clarify and determine SDP requirements and discuss applicant's development concept. ii. Applicant shall submit SDP Concept Plan to JDA Development staff. iii. Applicant is encouraged to have community meetings where appropriate (Optional). iv. Applicant shall submit SDP Master Plan to JDA Development staff. v. JDA conducts public hearing(s) on the SDP Master Plan and takes action on the SDP Master Plan. vi. The SDP Master Plan, as approved, including all applicable documents, is adopted as the governing development plan for the SDP property. vii. Applicant submits Final SDP Plan for elements that are to be developed imminently. A Final SDP Plan will be submitted for each stage of development and construction. viii. JDA reviews Final SDP Plan and takes action on the Final SDP Plan. ix. Applicant applies for all necessary permits to begin construction. 3.5. TCAAP Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan Modifications: Upon denial by the JDA of an application which requires an amendment to the TCAAP Regulating Plan Map (the “Map”) and/or the TCAAP Master Plan (individually or collectively a “Plan Amendment”), or a modification of the text of the TRC (“Text Change)”, or where the applicant has requested such a change, the application shall be referred by the JDA to the City Council for its consideration. A Community Development staff report and recommendation is required for a Plan Amendment or Text Change request to be heard by the City Council. Public notices shall be issued for all Plan Amendment or Text Change hearings. The City Council shall consult with the County in the Council’s consideration, approval or denial of a Plan Amendment or Text Change as required by § 3.0 of JPA. i. If the City Council approves the Plan Amendment or Text Change, the JDA shall consider the application, as amended pursuant to such approval. May 26, 2015 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 17 ii. A proposed denial of a Plan Amendment or Text Change by City Council shall not be delivered to the JDA and such decision shall constitute final denial of the application. iii. Upon such final denial of a Plan Modification or Text Change, the applicant may reapply to the JDA to seek JDA approval of a revised project meeting the requirements of the TRC, or a revised project requiring a Permitted Adjustment consistent with Table 3-3. 3.6 Plat Approval: The TRC incorporates by reference Chapter 11 of the AHC for plat approval for the purpose of design review, subject to the requirements for public infrastructure per the TRC. This process includes City approval of grading/erosion control plans and utilities plans. Fees or charges for public infrastructure or facilities established by or applicable to subdivisions processed under the AHC shall be applied to subdivisions processed under the TRC. 3.7 Hearing Requirements: The JDA shall conduct public hearings for consideration of all development applications for the Plan Area. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City at least ten days prior to the day of the hearing. In addition, JDA action on subdivision requests in the Plan Area shall be governed by Minnesota Statutes 462.358. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 18 4.0 Definitions Many terms used in this document are defined in the AHC, Chapters 1 and 13. Definitions are only included here if not defined in the AHC, or if the definition for this document differs from the AHC. In case of a conflict between the definitions under this Section and the AHC, Chapters 1 and 13, the definitions in this section shall supersede. A Arcade A portion of the main façade of the building that is at or near the property line and a colonnade supports the upper floors of the building. Arcades are intended for buildings with ground floor commercial or retail uses and the arcade may be one or two stories. The ground floor area within the arcade may be conditioned or non-conditioned space. Images of Arcade Buildings May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 19 B Build-to Zone (BTZ) The area between the minimum and maximum front setbacks from the property line. The principal building façade line shall be located within this area. Illustration indicating the location of the build-to zone relative to the minimum and maximum setbacks and the building façade line Building and Site Development Standards The standards established for each Zoning District including but not limited to building placement, building height, parking, service access, and other functional design standards. Building Façade Line The location of the vertical plane of a building along a street frontage. Section View – Gallery Building Section View – Arcade Building May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 20 Plan View Building Façade Line Illustrations Building Frontage The percentage of a building’s façade line that is required to be located within the Build-to Zone (BTZ) as a proportion of the lot’s width along the fronting public street. Required stairs to access entrances, parks, plazas, squares, improved forecourts, and pedestrian breezeway frontages shall count towards the required building frontage. Image showing Building Frontage calculation May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 21 Building Height The vertical distance from the average elevation of the grade along a face of a building to the highest point of the roof surface of flat roofs, the deck line of mansard roofs, or the average height between the eaves and the highest ridge of gable, hip, or gambrel roofs. The height of a stepped or terraced building shall be the height of the tallest segment of the building. Building Step-Back Building step-back is the setting back of the building façade line away from the street at a specific floor or height. Illustration of a Building Step-Back C D Clear Height The distance from the top of the finished floor to the bottom of the finished ceiling in portions of commercial buildings used for warehousing or manufacturing. Complete Street A complete street is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 22 Cottage/Patio Home The Cottage or Patio Home building type consists of small, one and two-story single-family detached residential units that are built close to the street and each other. They are typically sideyard/zero lot line homes with a small yard or patio space. This type of building enables appropriate infill residential within existing neighborhoods and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. Image of a Cottage or Patio Home Cottage Court The Cottage Court building type consists of a series of small, detached structures, providing multiple units arranged to define a shared court that is typically perpendicular to the street. The shared court takes the place of a private rear yard and becomes an important community- enhancing element. This residential building type is appropriately-scaled to fit as transitions between single-family neighborhoods and commercial corridors. It enables appropriately- scaled, well-designed infill residential and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. Image of a Cottage Court E Encroachment Any structural or non-structural element such as a sign, awning, canopy, terrace or balcony that breaks the plane of a vertical or horizontal regulatory limit, extending into a setback, into the public right-of-way, or above a height limit. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 23 F Façade Area The surface area of a building’s elevation (including all floors) not counting minor indentations fronting a particular street. Ground floor façade area is the surface area of a building’s ground floor elevation not counting minor indentations fronting a particular street. Upper floor façade area is the surface area of a building’s upper floor elevations not counting minor indentations fronting a particular street. G H I Gallery A roofed promenade or canopy, especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported by arches or columns on the outer side. The gallery space is unenclosed (non- conditioned) space and may be two (2) or more stories tall. Illustration of a Gallery Gross Density The number of residential dwelling units per acre of a given land area, including public rights- of-way for Town and Collector Streets but excluding publicly-owned recreation areas or open space and public right-of-way for arterial roads. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 24 J K J-Swing Garage A home with a driveway that loads from the primary street and swings into the side of the home to enter the garage. Two of these homes side-by-side should share a driveway or a curb- cut to driveways and have garages facing each other. Images of a home with a J-Swing Garage from the front and side of home. L Large Multi-Family A building containing more than fifty residential units which may include apartments or condominiums. Live-Work Unit A dwelling unit that is also used for work purposes, provided that the ‘work’ component is restricted to the uses of professional office, artist’s workshop, studio or other similar use as allowed as a home occupation under the AHC and is located on the street level and constructed as a separate unit under a condominium regime or as a single unit. The ‘live’ component may be located on the street level (behind the work component) or any other level of the building. Live- work unit is further distinguished from a home occupation otherwise defined by the AHC in that the work use is not required to be incidental to the dwelling unit; non-resident employees may be present on the premises and customers may be served on site. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 25 M Manor Home/Multi-Unit House A multi-unit building (3 to 8 units) that is designed to appear as a large home from the exterior, but functions as a multi-unit building on the interior. Manor Homes have one main front door for the building, but may also have side and rear entries. Parking is accessed from an alley or a driveway to the rear of the lot. Parking does not face a public right-of-way. Image of Manor Home Medium Multi-Family Use A building containing nine to fifty multi-family units which may include stacked flats, apartments, or condominiums. Mixed-Use Building A building that includes a combination of commercial, cultural, institutional, or light industrial uses inside a single structure. Residential uses are not permitted within mixed-use buildings. N O Numerical Standard Any standard that has a numerical limit (minimums and maximums) or value as established within both the text and graphic standards of the TRC. P Q Parking Setback Line The distance that any surface parking lot is to be set back from either the principal building façade line or property line along any street frontage (depending on the specific standard in the Zoning District). Surface parking may be located anywhere behind the parking setback line on the property. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 26 Illustration of a parking setback line Perimeter Frontage The measurement of the proportion of public street frontage of the total exterior perimeter of a park or open space area. Illustration showing how Perimeter Frontage is calculated for Open Space along a Public Street Permitted Adjustment A requested modification to TRC zoning district standards per the Permitted Adjustment provision of Section 3.0. The JDA shall have the authority to approve a request for a Permitted Adjustment. Primary Entrance The public entrance located along the front of a building facing a street or sidewalk that provides access from the public sidewalk to the building. It is different from a secondary entrance which may be located at the side or rear of a building providing private controlled access into the building from a sidewalk, parking or service area. Private Common Open Space A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a terrace, deck, porch, or roof, designed and accessible for outdoor gathering, recreation, and landscaping May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 27 and intended for use by the residents, employees, and/or visitors to the development. This may or may not be accessible to the public, but shall be maintained privately. Property Line A line dividing one lot or property from another or from a right-of-way. Public Open Space A publicly accessible open space in the form of parks, courtyards, forecourts, plazas, greens, playgrounds, squares, etc. provided to meet the standards in Section 9.0 of this Code. Open Space may be privately or publicly owned and/or maintained. R Residential Use Building A building that is built to accommodate only residential uses on all floors of the building such as a detached single-family home, attached single-family home (i.e., townhome), two family home (i.e. twin home), Manor Home (3 to 8 units), or apartment building (under single ownership or under multiple owners within a condominium regime). Right-of-Way An area dedicated to public use for vehicular and bicycle movement. Pedestrian facilities, public utilities, and private utilities may be accommodated within the right-of-way or outside of the right-of-way within public easements on private property. Right-of-Way Line The lines that form the boundary of a publicly-owned right-of-way. S Service-Related Uses All uses that support the principal use on the lot including parking access, garbage/trash collection, utility meters and equipment, loading/unloading areas and similar uses. Setback The minimum distance by which any building or structure must be separated from a right-of- way or property line. Single Family Use A building containing one or two primary living units and which may include twin homes, detached townhomes and cottage/patio homes. Small Lot Single Family A single-family residential lot that measures less than fifty (50) feet wide. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 28 Image of a Small Lot Single Family Small Multi-Family Use A building containing three to eight residential units and which may include townhomes, row homes, manor homes/multi-unit houses, stacked flats, or triplexes/quadplexes. Small Retail or Office Building The Small Retail/Office Building is a commercial building that is generally located at street intersections or as transitions between higher intensity commercial uses and lower intensity residential uses. The ground floor space can be used for office, personal service or retail uses. It is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses and allowing some adjoining streets and multi-modal corridors to expand as the market demands. Stacked Flats Stacked flats building type is a medium-sized structure that consists of less than 12 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units, typically with one shared entry. This type of building can include a courtyard apartment. This residential building type is appropriately-scaled to fit within medium-density neighborhoods or as transitions between neighborhoods and commercial corridors. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed infill residential and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. Image of a Stacked Flat Street Frontage Designation As identified on the Regulating Plan, existing and recommended streets in the TRC area are designated as Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian-Friendly or General Streets. Each frontage designation establishes a certain development context in order to improve walkability and pedestrian orientation within the TRC Plan Area. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 29 Street Screen A freestanding wall or living fence or combination fence built along the frontage line or in line with the building façade along the street. It may screen a parking lot or a loading/service area from view or provide privacy to a side yard and/or strengthen the spatial definition of the public realm. Image of a combination masonry and living street screen Street Wall Indicates the creation of a “wall” or a sense of enclosure along the street with buildings placed immediately adjacent to the street/sidewalk. A street wall has a “void” if there is a surface parking lot or service area adjacent to the sidewalk/street. T U V W X Y Z TCAAP Natural Resources Corridor The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site Redevelopment will be designed with the goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality of regional storm water, wetland mitigation, the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain restoration, and groundwater requirements. An additional goal is to provide visual features and active and passive recreational amenities to support adjacent land uses. TCAAP Redevelopment Regulating Plan (Regulating Plan) The official Zoning Map for the TRC Plan Area. The Regulating Plan graphically depicts development standards including Zoning Districts, Street Designations and Special Requirement(s) applicable to properties within the TRC Plan Area. Townhouse/Rowhouse The Townhouse or Rowhouse is a small- to medium-sized typically attached structure that consists of 3–8 houses attached horizontally, not stacked vertically. This type of residential building is typically located in a location that transitions from a single-family neighborhood into a commercial corridor. This type of building enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed residential infill and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. A townhouse/rowhouse is a single structure and does not require adjacent townhomes/rowhomes to maintain stability. Triplex/Quadplex A Triplex/Quadplex building is a medium-sized attached structure that consists of 3–4 houses placed side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units. This residential building type is typically located in a location that transitions from a primarily single-family neighborhood into a commercial corridor. This building type enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed residential infill and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. May 26, 2015 Section 4: Definitions TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 30 Image of a Triplex/Quadplex Twin Home The Twin Home, also known as a duplex, is a small- to medium-sized structure that consists of two side-by-side or stacked dwelling units, both facing the street, and within a single building structure. This residential building type has the appearance of a medium to large single-family home and is appropriately-scaled to fit within primarily single-family neighborhoods or medium-density neighborhoods. It enables appropriately-scaled, well-designed residential infill and is important for providing a broad choice of housing types and promoting walkability. Image of a Twin Home May 26, 2015 Section 5: Schedule of Permitted Uses TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 31 5.0 Schedule of Permitted Uses 5.1 Applicability: General use categories have been identified by Zoning District (Table 5-1). Uses that are not listed are prohibited. Uses that are allowed as accessory uses may only remain in conjunction with an active principal use. Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2 A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2 Zoning District Uses Ca m p u s Co m m e r c i a l To w n C e n t e r Of f i c e Mi x e d -Us e Re t a i l Mi x e d -Us e Fl e x O f f i c e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Tr a n s i t i o n Ne i g h b o r h o o d 1 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 2 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 3 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 4 Additional Requirements Sub-District NR-1 NR-2 NR-3 NR-4 Residential Uses Bed & Breakfast -- P -- -- -- P P/C P/C P/C P/C See Table 5-2 Home Occupation: Class I -- A -- -- -- A A A A A Large Multi-Family -- P -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Live/Work -- P -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- Medium Multi-Family -- P -- -- -- P -- -- -- -- Nursing Home and Assisted Living -- P -- -- -- P/C -- -- -- P/C See Table 5-2 Residential Facility -- P/C -- -- -- P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C See Table 5-2 Senior Independent Living -- P -- -- -- P/C -- P/C P/C P/C See Table 5-2 Single Family -- -- -- -- -- -- P P P -- Small Lot SF Residential -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P P -- Small Multi-Family -- -- -- -- -- P -- -- -- P/C See Table 5-2 Commercial Uses Automotive Washing -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Brewpub -- P P P P -- -- Business service P P P P P -- -- Clinic, medical office P P P P P -- -- Club, sports & fitness A P P P P -- -- Cocktail Lounge -- P -- P -- -- -- Commercial Off-Street Parking P/C* P/C* P/C* P/C* P/C* P/C* -- * Permitted as an accessory use with a primary building only Commercial recreation - indoor -- -- -- -- P -- -- Daycare Facility A P P P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in Neighborhood Transition District Daycare, family - 10 or less P P P P P -- May 26, 2015 Section 5: Schedule of Permitted Uses TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 32 Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2 A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2 Zoning District Uses Ca m p u s Co m m e r c i a l To w n C e n t e r Of f i c e Mi x e d -Us e Re t a i l Mi x e d -Us e Fl e x O f f i c e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Tr a n s i t i o n Ne i g h b o r h o o d 1 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 2 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 3 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 4 Additional Requirements Sub-District NR-1 NR-2 NR-3 NR-4 Dog kennel -- -- -- -- P* -- -- * Completely enclosed; no outside runs Drive-Up Windows A -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Dry cleaning & laundry, pick-up station -- P -- P -- -- -- Dry cleaning & laundry, self-service laundry -- P -- P -- -- -- Financial Institution & service P P P P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in Neighborhood Transition District Food Preparation P P P P P P -- Hotel/ motel P P P P P -- -- Microbrewery -- P -- P P -- -- Microdistillery -- P -- P P -- -- Mortuary, funeral home -- -- -- -- P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Office P P P P* P P** -- * As part of a mixed-use building that includes retail on the ground floor ** Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in Neighborhood Transition District Personal services A P P P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in Neighborhood Transition District Pet Services P -- P P P -- -- Research and development facility P -- P -- P -- -- Restaurant and restaurant fast-food A* P P P P P** -- *May be integrated within a buildings that has another permitted primary use in the Campus Commercial Zone ** Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in the Neighborhood Transition Zone Retail sales & service -- P P P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in Neighborhood Transition District May 26, 2015 Section 5: Schedule of Permitted Uses TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 33 Table 5-1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table P = Permitted | -- = Prohibited | P/C = Permitted with Criteria in Table 5.2 A = Accessory | A/C = Accessory with Criteria in Table 5.2 Zoning District Uses Ca m p u s Co m m e r c i a l To w n C e n t e r Of f i c e Mi x e d -Us e Re t a i l Mi x e d -Us e Fl e x O f f i c e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Tr a n s i t i o n Ne i g h b o r h o o d 1 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 2 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 3 Ne i g h b o r h o o d 4 Additional Requirements Sub-District NR-1 NR-2 NR-3 NR-4 Service station -- -- -- P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Storage, exterior -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Studio -- P -- P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in the Neighborhood Transition Zone Theater, indoor -- A P P P -- -- Vehicle – motorized, leasing and rentals -- -- P/C -- P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Vehicle –motorized, service -- -- P/C P/C P/C -- -- See Table 5-2 Civic Uses Antenna or Tower P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C -- See Table 5-2 Club or lodge (non-profit) -- P P P P -- -- House of worship -- P P P P P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in the Neighborhood Transition Zone Park Facilities (Public) P P P P P P P Public use P P P P P P -- School, general education -- P -- -- -- P P School, specialized education -- P P P -- P* -- * Less than 5,000 sq. ft. in the Neighborhood Transition Zone Industrial Uses Garage, Truck -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Manufacturing & processing: Class I P/C -- -- -- P/C -- -- Warehousing permitted as an accessory use Manufacturing & processing: Class II -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Utility Substation P* -- -- -- P* -- -- *Equipment shall be screened to not be seen from any public right of way and shall not be placed in the front of any parcel Warehousing A/C -- -- -- A/C -- -- Other Uses Adult-Oriented Businesses -- -- -- -- -- -- -- May 26, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 34 5.2 Additional Use Criteria: All uses listed as P/C in Table 5-1 shall also meet the following standards in Table 5-2. Table 5-2 Additional Use Criteria Table Use Zoning District Location & Design Criteria Residential Uses Bed & Breakfast Neighborhood i. No more than 6 rentable rooms permitted. Shall be owner-occupied. Parking shall be placed behind the building, or screened from view of the public right-of-way. Nursing Home and Assisted Living Senior Independent Living Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood i. Homes shall be designed as either a collective of single-family or duplex homes to fit the scale of the surrounding development. ii. These homes may also be mixed with mixed-generational housing. Residential Facility Town Center Neighborhood Transition i. Residential Facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota; and ii. Residential Facility shall serve no more than sixteen (16) residents at any given time. Neighborhood i. Residential Facility shall be licensed by the State of Minnesota; ii. Residential Facility shall serve no more than six (6) residents at any given time. Small Multi-Family Neighborhood i. Parking shall be placed against an alley or in the rear of the lot and be screened from the public right-of-way. ii. Entrances to units that are not accessible from the front entries may have access from the rear or the side of the building. Commercial Uses Automotive Washing Vehicle – motorized, leasing and rentals Vehicle- motorized, service Office Mixed-Use Flex Office Retail Mixed-Use i. Automotive drive through lanes, service bays, and/or gas station canopies shall meet the design standards in Section 7, Building Design Standards of this code. ii. Outdoor storage of vehicles or other products sold shall NOT have direct frontage along Pedestrian Priority Streets. Outdoor storage of vehicles and/or other products sold shall be screened with a required street screen along Pedestrian-Friendly Streets and General Streets (see Section 10 for standards). Service Station Retail Mixed-Use Flex Office Commercial Off-Street Parking Campus Commercial Town Center Office Mixed-Use Retail Mixed-Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition i. New surface parking lots shall be permitted as an interim use only in the case of phasing. ii. Applications for new surface lots shall include in-fill building concepts on the lot with a site plan that meets the build-to-zone and building frontage standards of the specific character zone. iii. New surface parking shall be set back a minimum of 30’ from the edge of the right-of-way of Pedestrian Priority Streets. iv. New surface parking shall not be located at a street intersection (of any Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets only) for minimum of 30’ from the intersection along each street. Mortuary, funeral home Flex Office i. Pick-up and drop-off lanes, storage of vehicles, service areas, and drive through facilities shall NOT have direct frontage along Pedestrian Priority Streets. ii. All such areas along other streets shall be screened with a required street screen (see Section 10 for standards). Drive-Up Windows Retail Mixed-Use Flex Office Office Mixed-Use Drive through or drive-up facilities shall meet the design standards in Section 7, Building Design Standards of this code. Civic Uses Antenna or Tower Campus Commercial Town Center Office Mixed-Use Retail Mixed-Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition i. Located on top of a building or architectural component only. ii. Shall conform to additional design and location requirements for antennas and towers included in Section 1325 of the AHC. May 26, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 35 Table 5-2 Additional Use Criteria Table Use Zoning District Location & Design Criteria Industrial Uses Manufacturing and Processing: Class I Campus Commercial Flex Office For buildings where manufacturing and processing are a principal or accessory use, a minimum of 30 percent of the gross building square footage must be in office use. Warehousing Campus Commercial Flex Office Warehousing is only allowed as an accessory use to Manufacturing and Processing. For buildings where warehousing is an accessory use, a minimum of 30 percent of the gross building square footage must be in office use. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 36 6.0 Building and Site Development Standards All parcels within the TRC are assigned to one of seven (7) Zoning Districts: 1. Campus Commercial 2. Town Center 3. Office Mixed-Use 4. Retail Mixed-Use 5. Flex Office 6. Neighborhood Transition 7. Neighborhood In addition to standards that apply to all Zoning Districts, Building and Site Development standards applicable to each Zoning District are described in Sections 6.2 – 6.8. The images and graphics in the first subsection of each zoning district standards are provided as illustrative of intent and are advisory only without the power of law. Refer to the standards on the following pages for the specific Building and Site Development Standards. In addition, the graphics used to illustrate the building and development standards in each Zoning District are NOT intended to indicate exact conditions within each Zoning District. Rather, illustrations are conceptual and standards are to be applied based on the specific frontage types designated along the subject property or site. For example, a specific site may not have frontages along all streets as indicated in the illustrations and only the standards applicable to designated building frontages on the property should be used. In addition, the illustrations may depict other site elements to establish context and only the standards regulated by the specific subsection shall apply. For example, the Building Placement graphics may depict sidewalks for context purposes only and the graphic should only be used to establish standards for building placement on the site. Building form graphics in these sections are NOT TO SCALE. 6.1 General to All Zoning Districts (a) Building Frontage Designations: The Building Frontage designations are established on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) to specify certain building and site development standards along each street based on the priority placed on pedestrian-orientation. The Regulating Plan illustrates the Building Frontage designations within the TRC. For the purposes of this code, all Building Frontages are classified into one of the following three categories: i. Pedestrian Priority Frontages – Pedestrian Priority Frontages are intended to provide the most pedestrian-friendly and contiguous development context. Buildings and sites along Pedestrian Priority Frontages shall be held to the highest standard of pedestrian-oriented design and few, if any, gaps shall be permitted in the ‘Street Wall’. Breaks in the street wall may be permitted for courtyards, forecourts, sidewalk cafes and pedestrian connections between the individual sites and the public sidewalk. These street frontages are the main retail, restaurant, entertainment streets, or are important neighborhood connectors, as identified in the Regulating Plan. 1. Specific to Pedestrian Priority Frontages: The area between the building facade and property line or edge of any existing sidewalk along any street with Pedestrian Priority Frontage shall be designed such that the sidewalk width shall be a minimum as determined by the street type (see Attachment 4) and the remainder of any setback area shall be paved flush with the public sidewalk. Sidewalk cafes, public art, landscaping within tree-wells or planters may be incorporated within this area. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 37 Illustration showing requirements along Pedestrian Priority Frontages only ii. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages – Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages are also intended to be pedestrian-oriented with a mostly contiguous development context. However, in some locations, where access to a General Frontage street or Alley is not available, Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages may need to accommodate driveways, parking, service/utility functions, and loading and unloading. In such cases, Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages may balance pedestrian orientation with automobile accommodation. Typically, they shall establish a hybrid development context that has a more pedestrian-supportive development context at street intersections and accommodates auto-related functions and surface parking in the middle of the block. Surface parking shall be screened from the roadway following the Street Screen Standards in Section 10.4. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages are designated on the Regulating Plan. iii. General Frontages – General Frontages are intended to accommodate more auto- oriented uses, surface parking and service functions on a site with a more suburban/automobile orientation. The General Frontages shall be building frontages not designated as either a Pedestrian Priority or Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage on the Regulating Plan. Surface parking shall be screened following the Street Screen Standards in Section 10.4. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 38 Graphic Illustrating the Application of Street Type Designation Based on the Development Context (b) Treatment of Street Intersections: i. Corner building street facades along intersections of Pedestrian Priority Frontages and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages shall be built to the BTZ for a minimum of 20’ from the intersection along each street or the width of the corner lot, whichever is less regardless of the building frontage percentage required along that street. This requirement shall not prohibit incorporation of curved, chamfered building corners or recessed entries or civic/open spaces at such intersections. In addition, this standard shall apply regardless of the frontage requirement along the intersecting street even if it is a General Street. Illustration showing minimum frontage requirements at street intersections ii. Corner Building Height Allowance: Corner buildings may exceed the maximum building height by 25% along no more than 20% of the building’s frontage along each corresponding street façade. The purpose of the allowance is to encourage inclusion of architectural features and no mechanical equipment shall be located on top of a roof area that takes advantage of this allowance. Corner Building Height Allowances are not permitted in the Neighborhood Zone. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 39 Illustration showing Corner Building Height Allowance (c) Parking and Service Access: i. Location of parking (both structured and surface) shall be per the Zoning District specific building standards (Section 6.2 – 6.8). ii. Required off-street parking spaces shall be provided per Table 6-1 below. Table 6-1 Parking Ratios Zoning District TC/OMU/RMU CC/FO NT/NR Additional Criteria Min. Off-Street Vehicular Parking Requirement Retail Uses 1 space/200 sq. ft. of gross retail sales floor area 1 space/200 sq. ft. of gross retail sales floor area. 1 space/400 sq. ft. of gross retail sales floor area. 1. Plans that include shared parking or a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be approved by the JDA as a Permitted Adjustment with the provision of a parking demand study (See Section 3.0). 2. On-street parking located along any public street shall count towards the required off-street parking. 3. Landscaping within surface parking lots shall meet standards in Section 10.0 of this Code. Office Uses 1 space/250 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1 space/250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. 1 space/400 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Industrial Uses N/A 1 space/500 sq. ft. of gross floor area for general manufacturing/ industrial; 1 space/ 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for warehousing/storage N/A All other Non- Residential Uses 1 space/300 sq. ft. of gross floor area. 1 space/300 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1 space/400 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Residential – Single Family and Two-Family Uses N/A N/A 2.0 spaces/dwelling unit -- Residential – Multi- Family Uses 1.0 space/efficiency and one-bedroom units; 1.5 spaces/two- bedroom+ units N/A 1.0 space/efficiency and one-bedroom units; 2.0 spaces/two- bedroom+ units 1. See Section 1325.045 of the Arden Hills Code for additional criteria for multi- family uses. 2. Plans that include shared parking or a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be approved by the JDA as a Permitted Adjustment with the provision of a parking demand study (See Section 3.0). 3. Landscaping within surface Residential – Senior Independent Living, Nursing Home, and Assisted Living Uses 1.0 space/unit for Senior Independent Living units; 0.75 space/unit for Nursing Home and Assisted Living units. N/A 1.0 space/unit for Senior Independent Living units; 0.75 spaces/unit for Nursing Home and Assisted Living units. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 40 Zoning District TC/OMU/RMU CC/FO NT/NR Additional Criteria Min. Off-Street Vehicular Parking Requirement Lodging Uses (Hotels and Motels) 0.5 spaces per guest room; all other areas shall be parked at the non-residential rate above 0.75 spaces per guest room; all other areas shall be parked at the non-residential rate above N/A parking lots shall meet standards in Section 10.0 of this Code. Min. Bicycle Parking Requirement (# of Bicycles) All Uses 10% of all provided off-street automobile spaces 5% of all provided off-street automobile spaces N/A 1. Location of Bicycle Parking: For retail buildings, 25% of all provided bicycle parking shall be located within 50 feet of a primary building entrance. 2. See Section 1325.045 of the Arden Hills Code for additional criteria for multi- family uses. iii. Driveways and Service Access: 1. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2 through 6.8, driveway access and off-street loading and unloading may be along General Frontages only. 2. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2 through 6.8 or through permitted adjustments, driveway and off-street loading and unloading may be located with access along a Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage street only if the property has no access to either a General Frontage street or joint use easement to an adjoining property with direct driveway access to any other street. 3. Unless otherwise specified in the specific Zoning District standards in Sections 6.2 through 6.8 or through permitted adjustments, driveways and off-street loading and unloading may be located with access along a Pedestrian Priority Frontage street only if the property has no access to either a Pedestrian-Friendly or General Frontage Street or joint use easement to an adjoining property with direct access to any other street. 4. Along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages, driveway spacing shall be limited to one driveway per each block face or per 200 feet of block face for blocks greater than 400 feet in length. 5. Shared driveways, joint use easements or joint access easements shall be required to adjoining properties when driveway and service access is off a Pedestrian Priority Frontage or Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage. 6. Service and loading/unloading areas shall be screened per standards in Section 10.0. 7. Unless required to meet minimum fire access or service access standards all commercial, mixed-use and multi-family residential driveways shall be a maximum of 20 feet in width. Driveways used for service access (trash, fire, deliveries, etc.) shall be a maximum of 30 feet in width. Driveways wider than 24 feet in width shall only be located off of General Frontage Streets. Driveways along County controlled roadways shall meet Ramsey County Standards or the City’s adopted standards. 8. Additional easements may be required if shared driveways or access agreements are established. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 41 9. Residential Driveways and Garages: a. Unless required to meet minimum fire access or service access standards, driveways for Single-Family Residential Use Buildings shall be a maximum of 12 feet in width at the curb cut. b. Garages for Residential Buildings shall be located on streets with General Frontage or at the rear of residential buildings. c. If front-loaded garages are utilized on residential uses, each bay of the garage shall be no greater than 24 feet wide and set back at least 3 feet behind the front façade line, unless a front porch meets the requirements of Section 6.1(c)(iii)(9)(d) below. Lots less than 75 feet in width shall not have more than 24 feet of garage facing the street. Front-loaded garages on residential lots less than 50 feet wide shall not be allowed. Townhomes and courtyard apartments shall utilize garages at the rear of the lot with access from streets with General Frontage or from Alleys. d. If garage is flush with the main façade, a porch shall be added to the main façade measuring 50 percent of the façade length and a minimum of seven (7) feet in depth. e. Front driveways shall be a minimum of 20 feet long and designed to fit at least 2 parked vehicles and ensure that vehicles are parked outside of the public right-of-way. (d) Street Screen Required: i. Any non-residential parking lot frontage along a public right-of-way with surface parking shall be defined by a Street Screen. This required Street Screen shall be located at the right-of-way edge. Refer to Section 10.0: Streetscape and Landscape Standards of this Code for more specifications. (e) Loading Dock Standards: i. Facilities that include a loading dock shall have a maximum clear height of 24 feet as measured from the surface of the ground floor to the lowest point on the ceiling. ii. No more than one loading dock shall be allowed per 10,000 square feet of building area. iii. Cross docks, where loading docks are situated along two (2) walls of the same building, shall not be permitted. iv. Loading docks shall be located in the side or rear yard and shall be screened from view of the public right-of-way. (f) Fire Separation Requirement: Side and rear setbacks shall be based on minimum fire separation required between buildings, if applicable. (g) Recessed Entry Setbacks: Building façade lines on recessed entries and arcade buildings shall be measured from the front of façade with the recessed entry or arcade (see Section 4.0 Definitions for illustration). (h) Measuring Heights: i. Elevator and stair enclosures; public flagpoles and monuments; and chimneys are exempt from the height limit. ii. Spires, belfries, cupolas, and domes of churches shall not exceed a height of 65 feet as measured from the ground level. May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 42 iii. Vents, tanks, solar energy systems, HVAC equipment, and other mechanical enclosures shall be exempted from the height limits so long as they do not extend more than 12 feet above the roof upon which they are located. iv. Internal building height shall be measured from finished floor to bottom of the structural members of the ceiling. v. Floor to ceiling heights shall not apply to parking structures or civic buildings. (i) Encroachments: i. Encroachments into the public right-of-way shall not be permitted ii. Encroachments over Required Setbacks: Canopies, awnings, galleries, and balconies may encroach over any required setback areas per standards established in each zoning district as long as the vertical clearance is a minimum of 10 feet from the finished sidewalk elevation. 1. Maximum of 50% of the depth of the sidewalk or 10 feet (whichever is less) (except blade signs which shall encroach no more than 6 feet from the building façade line). 2. In no case shall an encroachment be located over an on-street parking or travel lane. 3. Additional license agreements are required for all encroachments over public right- of-way. (j) Phased Developments: Due to the long-term development vision within the TRC, certain building form and site development standards may be deferred for phased development projects meeting the following criteria: i. Submission of a site plan that illustrates how development and any related private improvements will be phased over time. Each phase of the site plan shall independently comply with all applicable standards of the TRC unless a Permitted Adjustment is granted. ii. Required private landscaping and open space amenities may also be phased with the building. iii. If a full block is being phased in development, design and development standards may be measured at the full block level in order to accommodate the various phases of the development. (k) Required Public Improvements: All site plans that require public improvements such as sidewalk and streetscape improvements may be deferred through the payment of a proportional fee-in-lieu when the entire length of that block is not within the site plan. Campus Commercial Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 43 6.2 Campus Commercial (CC) (a) Illustrations and Intent 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. TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Campus Commercial Zone Campus Commercial Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 44 (b) Building Placement Public Open Space • 50’ min. setback • Setback must be screened with vegetation and landscaping. • If loading or service is oriented towards Rice Creek Regional Park or public trails, appropriate screening shall be required General Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side No min.; no max. Rear No min.; no max. (c) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 65’ max. First floor to ceiling height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 10’ min. for all frontages Ground floor finish level 12” max. above sidewalk for all buildings with Pedestrian Priority designation ADA Code applies Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 9’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building standards in the CC Zone. K M N L Campus Commercial Zoning District May 26, 2015 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 45 (d) Parking & Service Access (i) Surface Parking Setbacks (with new building) Public Open Space Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Public Open Space 50’ min. setback Setback must be screened with vegetation and landscaping If loading or service is oriented towards Public Open Space or public trails, appropriate screening shall be required General Frontages 10’ min. Side 0’ min. Rear 0’ min. (ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks Public Open Space Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Ge n e r a l F r o n t a g e Public Open Space 50’ min. setback Setback must be screened with vegetation and landscaping If loading or service is oriented towards Public Open Space or public trails, appropriate screening shall be required General Frontages 10’ min. Side 0’ min. Rear 0’ min. (iii) Below Grade Parking May be built up to the property line. P R Q Q’ P R C Ge n e r a l Fr o n t a g e Ge n e r a l F r o n t a g e O Ge n e r a l F r o n t a g e Town Center Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 46 6.3 Town Center (TC) Zone (a) Illustrations and Intent 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 use, all within close proximity of each other. TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Town Center Zone Town Center Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 47 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) Pedestrian Priority/Open Space Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 15’ max. setback Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback General Frontage BTZ 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Side – All other adjacencies 10’ min.; no max. setback 0’ min.; no max. setback Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Rear – All other adjacencies 10’ min.; no max. setback 0’ min.; no max. setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian Priority Frontage 60% min. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min. General Frontage None Required (iii) Gross Density Residential Maximum of 45 dwelling units/acre Non-Residential No maximum A B C D D* E F Town Center Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 48 (c) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 55’ max. First floor to ceiling height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 10’ min. for all frontages Ground floor finish level 12” max. above sidewalk for all buildings with Pedestrian Priority Frontage ADA Code applies Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 9’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building standards in the TC Zone. K M N L Town Center Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 49 (d) Parking & Service Access (i) Surface Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage Shall be located behind the principal building along that street frontage; or Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that street Pedestrian- Friendly Frontage Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that street General Frontage Min. 3’ behind the property line along that street Side 6’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min. for all other adjacencies Rear 6’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min. for all other adjacencies (ii) Structured Parking Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage Ground floor - Shall be min. of 30’ from the property line Upper Floors – may be built to the façade line along that street Pedestrian- Friendly Frontage or General Frontage May be built up to the building façade line along a that street; or If no building is located along the street frontage; then the structured parking shall meet the setback standards along that specific frontage. Side 10’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ for all other adjacencies Rear 10’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min. for all other adjacencies (iii) Below Grade Parking May be built up to the property lines along all streets O P R O Q O* R P Q* Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Town Center Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 50 (e) Residential Transition Standards The following transition standards shall apply to all new building construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District. This requirement shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood district. i. Transition Area 25’ min. ii. Max. Building Height within Transition Area 2 stories or 30’ iii. Required setback Min. 10’ A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be required when adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood Districts and shall be optional for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District border. (see surface parking setbacks illustration). U V W Office Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 51 6.4 Office Mixed-Use (OMU) (a) Illustrations and Intent 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 compatible uses. This district promotes employment as a primary use, but allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Office Mixed-Use Zone Office Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 52 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) Pedestrian-Priority/Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback Pedestrian-Friendly/Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 75’ max. setback General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side 0’ min.; no max. setback Rear 0’ min.; no max. setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian-Priority/Open Space Frontage 50% min. Pedestrian-Friendly 40% min. General Frontage None Required B C A D E D* F Office Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 53 (c) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 65’ max. First floor to ceiling height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 10’ min. for all frontages Ground floor finish level 12” max. above sidewalk for all buildings with Pedestrian Priority Frontage ADA code applies. Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 9’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building standards in the OMU Zone. K M N L Office Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 54 (d) Parking & Service Access (i) Surface Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian- Priority, Pedestrian- Friendly, Open Space or Spine Road Frontage Shall be located behind the principal building along that street frontage; or Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that street; If no building is located along the street frontage; then surface parking shall be setback a minimum of 6’ from the property line. Highway Frontage Min. 15’ from the property line and include a street screen and landscape buffer General Frontage Min. 10’ behind the property line Side 0’ Rear 0’ (ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian- Priority or Open Space Frontage Ground floor - Shall be min. of 30’ from the property line Upper Floors – may be built to the façade line along that street Pedestrian Friendly, General or Highway Frontage May be built up to the building façade line along that street frontage; or If no building is located along the street frontage; then the structured parking shall meet the setback standards along that street. Side 0’ Rear 0’ (iii) Below Grade Parking May be built up to the property line along all streets. O P R O Q Q* Q’ P R Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian-Friendly, Open Space or Spine Road Frontage Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 55 6.5 Retail Mixed Use (RMU) (a) Illustrations and Intent TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Retail Mixed Use Zone 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, but allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 56 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) Pedestrian Priority /Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback Pedestrian-Friendly /Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 75’ max. setback General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Side – All other adjacencies 10’ (min); no max setback; 0’ min; no max setback Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Rear – All other adjacencies 10’ (min); no max setback 0’ min; no max setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian Priority /Open Space Frontage 60% min. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min. General Frontage None Required C A B E F D D* Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 57 (c) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 65’ max. First floor to floor height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 10’ min. for all frontages. Ground floor finish level 12” max. above sidewalk for all buildings with Pedestrian Priority Frontage ADA Code Applies Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 9’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building standards in the Retail Mixed-Use Zone. K N M L Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 58 (d) Parking & Service Access (i) Surface Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian Friendly, Open Space or Spine Road Frontage Shall be located behind the principal building along that street frontage; or Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that street Highway Frontage Min. 15’ from the property line and include Street Screen and landscape buffer General Frontage Min. 3’ behind the property line along that street Side 6’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min. for all other adjacencies Rear 6’ (min) only if adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District 0’ min. for all other adjacencies. (ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage Ground floor - Shall be min. of 30’ from the property line Upper Floors – may be built to the façade line along that street Pedestrian- Friendly, General or Highway Frontage May be built up to the building façade line along a that street; or If no building is located along the street frontage; then the structured parking shall meet the setback standards along that specific frontage. Side 10’ min. (adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District ) 0’ min. (all other adjacencies) Rear 10’ min. (adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District ) 0’ min. (all other adjacencies) (iii) Below Grade Parking May be built up to the property line along all streets. O P R Q Q* Q’ O P R Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage Retail Mixed-Use Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 59 (f) Residential Transition Standards The following transition standards shall apply to all new building construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District. This requirement shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District. iv. Transition Area 25’ min. v. Max. Building Height within Transition Area 2 stories or 30’ vi. Required setback Min. 10’ A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be required when adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District and shall be optional for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District border. (see surface parking setbacks illustration). U V W Flex Office Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 60 6.6 Flex Office (FO) Zone (a) Illustrations and Intent TCAAP Master Plan Vision for Flex Office Zone 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. Flex Office Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 61 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks (Distance from property line to edge of the zone) Pedestrian Priority / Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 25’ max. setback Pedestrian-Friendly /Spine Road Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 95’ max. setback General or Highway Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Side – All other adjacencies 30’ min setback; no max setback 0’ min setback; no max setback Rear – Adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District Rear – All other adjacencies 30’ min setback; no max setback 15’ min setback; no max. setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian Priority or Open Space Frontage 50% min. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 40% min. General Frontage None Required C A B E F D D* Flex Office Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 62 (c) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 45’ max. 65’ max. for buildings with at least 75% office use. First floor to floor height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 10’ min. for all frontages Ground floor finish level 12” max. above sidewalk for all buildings with Pedestrian Priority Frontage designation ADA Code Applies Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to ceiling structure) 9’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Accessory buildings shall meet the standards for Principal Building standards in the Flex Office Zone. K N M L Flex Office Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 63 (d) Parking & Service Access (i) Surface Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section below. Highway Frontage 15’ min. from the property line and include a street screen and landscape buffer Pedestrian- Friendly 3’ min. behind the building façade line along that street General Frontage 10’ min. behind the property line along that street Side 30’ min - adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min. - all other adjacencies Rear 30’ min - adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District; 0’ min - all other adjacencies (ii) Structured Parking or Below Grade Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian Priority / Open Space Frontage Ground floor - Shall be min. of 30’ from the property line Upper Floors – may be built to the façade line along that street Pedestrian- Friendly, General or Highway Frontage Shall be min. of 10’ from the property line; If no building is located along the street frontage; then the structured parking shall meet the setback standards along that specific frontage. Side 30’ min -adjacent to Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District 0’ min - all other adjacencies Rear 30’ min - adjacent to residential uses or Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District 0’ min - all other adjacencies (iii) Below Grade Parking May be built up to the property line along all streets. O Q* P R O P R Q’ Flex Office Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 64 (e) Residential Transition Standards The following transition standards shall apply to all new building construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District. This requirement shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District. i. Transition Area 40’ min. ii. Max. Building Height within Transition Area 2 stories or 25’ iii. Required setback Min. 30’ A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be required when adjacent to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District and shall be recommended for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the Neighborhood Transition or Neighborhood District border. (see surface parking setbacks illustration) U V W Neighborhood Transition Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 65 6.7 Neighborhood Transition (NT) Zone (a) Illustrations and Intent TCAAP Master Plan Vision of the Neighborhood Transition Zone The Neighborhood Transition Zoning District provides for a range of residential (live-work, townhomes, duplexes, patio homes, manor homes, etc.) transitions between the active retail and employment mixed-use districts and adjoining single- family neighborhoods. Design standards in this district emphasize smaller scale residential uses and establish building transition standards to adjoining neighborhoods. Neighborhood Transition Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 66 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks Pedestrian-Friendly or Civic/Open Space Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 20’ max. setback General Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – Adjacent to SF-detached Residential lot 5’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback Rear – Adjacent to SF-detached Residential lot 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Rear – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min. General Frontage None Required (iii) Gross Density Neighborhood Transition (NT) Minimum density of 8 dwelling units/acre Maximum density of 15 dwelling units/acre (c) Lot Standards Lot Width Min. 20’ for single-family attached/duplex/townhome buildings Min. 40’ for single-family detached buildings Min. 50’ for front-loaded or J-swing units. See Section 6.1 (c) iii 9. For driveway and garage size requirements Less than 50’ wide lots shall be alley-loaded lots No lot size requirement for multi-family C A D* E B B D Neighborhood Transition Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 67 (d) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 40’ max. First floor to floor height (fin. floor to fin. floor) 8’ min. for single-family uses (all frontages) 9’ min. for all other uses (all frontages) Ground floor finish level 18” min. above sidewalk for ground floor residential uses along Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages that are also setback less than 10’ from the front property line ADA Code applies on buildings with public access Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to fin. floor) 8’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Building Height 15’ maximum BTZ/Setbacks Shall be placed behind the front façade of the principal building along all frontages. Building Footprint Shall be limited to no more than 50% of the principal building footprint or 728 square feet, whichever is less. K M N L Neighborhood Transition Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 68 (e) Parking & Service Access i. Surface Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Pedestrian-Friendly or Civic/Open Space Frontage Shall be located behind the principal building along that street frontage; or Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that frontage General Frontage At or behind the building façade line along that frontage; or Min. 6’ behind the property line along that street Side 6’ min - Adjacent to SF- detached residential lot 0’ min – all other adjacencies Rear 6’ min - Adjacent to SF- detached residential lot 0’ min – all other adjacencies (f) Residential Transition Standards The following transition standards shall apply to all new multi- family, mixed-use and non-residential building construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent to existing single-family detached lot(s). This requirement shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and the existing single-family detached residential lot(s). i. Transition Area 20’ min. ii. Max. Building Height within Transition Area 2 stories or 25’ iii. Required setback Min. 10’ A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be required when adjacent to an existing single-family detached residential lot and shall be optional for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the SF- residential lot line. (see surface parking setbacks illustration) U V W O Q* Q R R* P R’ Neighborhood Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 69 6.8 Neighborhood (NR) Zone (a) Illustrations and Intent TCAAP Master Plan Vision of the Neighborhood Zone The Neighborhood Zoning District provides for a range of attached and detached single-family residential. Neighborhood Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 70 (b) Building Placement (i) Build-to Zones (BTZs) and Setbacks Civic/Open Space/Water Infrastructure Frontage (BTZ) 10’ min. setback – 20’ max. setback General Frontage 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – Adjacent to SF-detached residential lot 5’ min. setback; no max. setback Side – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback Rear – Adjacent to SF-detached residential lot 10’ min. setback; no max. setback Rear – All other adjacencies 0’ min. setback; no max. setback (ii) Building Frontage (Percentage of building façade built within the BTZ) Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage 50% min. General Frontage None Required (iii) Gross Density Neighborhood Sub-District 1 (NR-1) Maximum density of 2.5 dwelling units/acre Neighborhood Sub-District 2 (NR-2) Minimum density of 2.5 dwelling units/acre Maximum density of 4 dwelling units/acre Neighborhood Sub-District 3 (NR-3) Minimum density of 4 dwelling units/acre Maximum density of 6.75 dwelling units/acre Neighborhood Sub-District 4 (NR-4) Minimum density of 4 dwelling units/acre Maximum density of 8 dwelling units/acre (c) Lot Standards Lot Width Min. 20’ for single-family attached/duplex/townhome buildings Min. 40’ for single-family detached buildings Min. 50’ for front-loaded or J-swing units. See Section 6.1 (c) iii 9. For driveway and garage size requirements Less than 50’ wide lots shall be alley-loaded lots. C A D* E D B Neighborhood Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 71 (d) Building Height (i) Principal Building Standards Building maximum 30’ max. First floor to floor height (fin. floor to fin. floor) 8’ min for single-family uses (all frontages) 9’ min. for all other uses (all frontages) Ground floor finish level 18” min. above sidewalk for ground floor residential uses along Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages that are also setback less than 10’ from the front property line ADA Code applies on buildings with public access Upper floor(s) height (fin. floor to fin. floor) 8’ min. (ii) Accessory Building Standards Building Height 15’ maximum BTZ/Setbacks Shall be placed behind the front façade of the principal building along all frontages. Building Footprint Shall be limited to no more than 50% of the principal building footprint or 728 square feet, whichever is less. K M N L Neighborhood Zoning District May 26, 2015 Section 6: Building and Site Development Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 72 (e) Parking & Service Access i. Residential Parking Setbacks Standards for S and T in the illustrations above are referenced in standards for Driveways and Service Access section 6.1(c) iii. Civic/Open Space Frontage Min. 3’ behind the building façade line along that frontage; or Shall be located behind the principal building along that street frontage General Frontage Min. 6’ behind the property line along that street; or At or behind the building façade line along that frontage Side / Rear 4’ min; no parking permitted on driveway, OR 20’ min; parking permitted on driveway Alley Fence 4’ min from edge of typical pavement or 8’ min from edge of typical paving where above ground franchise equipment exists (f) Residential Transition Standards The following transition standards shall apply to all new multi- family, mixed-use and non-residential building construction and all upper story additions to existing buildings located adjacent to existing single-family detached lot(s). This requirement shall NOT apply if an alley or other similar right-of-way separates the subject lot and the existing single-family detached residential lot(s). i. Transition Area 20’ min. ii. Max. Building Height within Transition Area 2 stories or 25’ iii. Required setback Min. 10’ A Residential Transition Area fence (6 feet high) shall be required when adjacent to an existing single-family detached residential lot and shall be optional for all other adjacencies. The required fence shall NOT be chain link or vinyl. A 6-foot wide landscape buffer with evergreen shrubs planted at 3’ on center and 6’ min. in height at maturity shall also be required to be planted within the landscape buffer parallel to the SF- residential lot line. (see surface parking setbacks illustration) U V W O O P P S T R Q May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 73 7.0 Building Design Standards 7.1 Purpose and Intent The Building Design Standards for the TRC shall establish a coherent character and encourage enduring and attractive development. Site and/or building plans shall be reviewed by the JDA for compliance with the standards below (see Table 7-1 for more detail). The key design principles establish essential goals for the redevelopment within the Plan Area to be consistent with the vision for a vibrant mixed-use development with a range of commercial, employment and residential uses serving the neighborhoods and the region. Buildings shall be located and designed so that they provide visual interest and create enjoyable, human-scaled spaces. The key design principles include: (a) New and redeveloped buildings and sites shall utilize building and site elements and details to achieve a pedestrian-oriented public realm with glazing, shading and shelter; (b) Design compatibility is not meant to be achieved through uniformity, but through the use of variations in building elements to achieve individual building identity; (c) Building facades shall include appropriate architectural details and ornament to create variety and interest; (d) Open space(s) shall be incorporated to provide usable public areas integral to the environment; and (e) Increase the quality, adaptability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in Arden Hills’ building stock. Table 7-1: Review Process for Building Design Standards Ap p l i c a b l e S u b s e c t i o n 7. 2 B u i l d i n g O r i e n t a t i o n & En t r a n c e s 7. 3 F a ç a d e C o m p o s i t i o n 7. 4 Bu i l d i n g M a t e r i a l s 7. 5 Sh a d i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s 7. 6 Ga t e w a y O v e r l a y Di s t r i c t 7. 7 D e s i g n o f A u t o -Or i e n t e d Si t e E l e m e n t s 7. 8 D e s i g n o f P a r k i n g St r u c t u r e s Site Plan Review Building Permit Review 7.2 Building Orientation and Entrances (a) Buildings shall be oriented towards Pedestrian Priority Frontages, where the lot has frontage along Pedestrian Priority Frontages. If a building has no frontage along a Pedestrian Priority Frontage, then it shall front a Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage. All other buildings may be oriented towards General Streets or Civic/Open Spaces. (b) Primary entrances to buildings shall be located on the street along which the building is oriented (See Figure 7-1). At intersections, corner buildings may have their primary entrances oriented at an angle to the intersection. Building entrances shall be provided for all separate ground floor commercial use tenant spaces that are located along a Pedestrian Priority or Pedestrian-Friendly frontage. (c) All primary entrances shall be oriented to the public sidewalk for ease of pedestrian access and entrances may be placed on the corner of the building in order to serve May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 74 both the sidewalk and the parking lot. Secondary and service entrances may be oriented to parking areas or alleys. (d) Primary Entrance Design: Primary building entrances along Pedestrian Priority Frontages and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages shall consist of at least two (2) of following design elements so that the main entrance is architecturally prominent and clearly visible from that street (see Figures 7-2): i. Architectural details such as arches, friezes, awnings, canopies, arcades, tile work, murals, or moldings; or ii. Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscape or seating elements; or iii. Prominent three-dimensional, vertical features such as belfries, chimneys, clock towers, domes, spires, steeples, towers, or turrets. Figure 7-1 Figure showing required building orientation and location of primary entrances May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 75 Figures 7-2 Examples of Primary Entrance Designs 7.3 Façade Composition (a) Commercial Use, Mixed-Use and Large and Medium Multi-Family Buildings: (i) Facades greater than 60’ in length along all Pedestrian Priority Frontage, Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages and Civic/Open Spaces shall meet the following façade articulation standards: 1. Include facade modulation suc h that a por tion of the facade steps back or extends forward with a depth of at least 24 inc hes (see Figure 7-3). 2. The distance from the inside edge of a building projection to the nearest inside edge of an adjacent projection shall not be less than 20 feet and not greater than 60 feet (see Figure 7-3). (ii) All other facades shall be articulated by at least one discernable architectural element every 20 feet. Such architectural elements include, but are not limited to: 1. Changes in material, color, and/or texture either horizontally or vertically at intervals not less than 20 feet and not more than 60 feet (see Figure 7-3); or 2. The construction of building entrances, bay windows, display windows, storefronts, arcades, façade relief, panels, balconies, cornices, bases, pilasters, or columns (see Figures 7-4). Figure 7-3 Illustration showing building articulation requirement 60 ’ m a x . May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 76 Figures 7-4 Images showing examples of appropriate building articulation (iii) Façade Transparency Required: 1. All facades shall meet the minimum requirement for façade transparency (percentage of doors and windows) as established in Table 7-2 below. 2. In order to reduce building heat loss, a maximum of 40 percent transparency coverage is recommended for the upper floors of northern facing facades. Table 7-2 Required Minimum Façade Transparency by Façade Frontage Type Façade Frontage Type Pedestrian Priority or Pedestrian-Friendly Frontage General Frontage All other facades Commercial Use or Mixed-Use Buildings Ground Floor 50% (min.) None None Upper Floor(s) 25% (min) None None Residential Use Buildings Ground Floor 25% (min.) None None Upper Floor(s) 20% (min.) None None (b) Single-Family and Small Multi-Family Use Buildings (i) At least one of the following shall be added along single-family building facades to add pedestrian interest along the street: • porches, Images showing appropriate transparency required along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 77 • stoops, • eaves, or • balconies (ii) Attached townhome facades shall have variation in architectural features and paint/siding between adjacent units. Variations of architectural features may include one of the following: • porches, • stoops, • eaves, • windows or doorway treatments or framing, or • other architectural features acceptable as variation by community development staff. (iii) Windows and Doors: All building facades of single-family use buildings shall meet the transparency requirements established in Table 7-2. (iv) In a detached single-family development, along each block face a minimum of five (5) façade designs or styles shall be required. No home shall have the same design, style, or paint/siding as the homes immediately adjacent or across the street. The following design standards shall be met: 1. Roofing materials visible from any public right-of-way shall vary materials in each design. 2. Variation to façade designs or styles shall be required through changes to size and location of windows, doorways, or changes in eave lines and massing. 3. In an effort to decrease monotony of design, changing the paint color or material type will not be considered a different design or style. (v) Single Family and Small Multi-Family buildings shall not have more than three materials used on the exterior of the structure. Of the three materials a primary material shall be used for a minimum of 60 percent of facades facing a public street. Primary materials shall be one of the following: 1. Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, or other durable masonry material; any masonry product shall be mortared in place) 2. Cementitious fiber clapboard with a minimum 50-year warranty 3. Wood, or 4. Other durable material approved by the JDA (vi) Secondary materials may be used up to 40 percent of facades facing a public street. Secondary materials shall be one of the following: 1. A primary building material, or 2. Architectural metal with matte finish, or 3. Stucco utilizing a 3-step process of application. (c) A recommended palette for exterior building colors is included in Attachment 6. Fluorescent colors are prohibited. The colors of roofs, trim and siding, and accents shall work together to create a unified whole. (i) Accent colors shall be used on no more than 10% of any façade. No large expanses such as panels shall be painted in accent colors. May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 78 (ii) A darker value than façade colors is recommended for roofing materials. White roofs are prohibited on pitched roof buildings. (d) Best practices for bird safety are recommended as described in Attachment 7. Residential buildings with porches, fencing, balconies and stoops to add interest along the street. 7.4 Non-Residential, Mixed-Use, and Large and Medium Multi-Family Residential Building Materials (a) On Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian Friendly Frontages, primary building structures shall have a minimum of 60 percent of the following primary building materials: (i) Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, etc. that is mortared in place) (b) On General Frontages, primary building structures shall have a minimum of 40 percent of the following primary building materials: (i) Masonry (brick, stone, cast stone, etc. that is mortared in place) (c) Secondary materials shall only be used for up to 40 percent of the primary building façade for Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian Friendly frontages. On General Frontages, secondary materials may be used for up to 60 percent of the primary building façade. (i) Secondary materials include: 1. Architectural metal with matte finish 2. Cementitious fiber clapboard with a minimum 50-year warranty May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 79 3. Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS), on all frontages shall not be used on the ground floor level. Use of EIFS is limited to 10% per total façade area. 4. Stucco utilizing a 3-step process of application. (d) Accessory buildings shall maintain the same building materials as the primary building. (e) For tilt-up wall construction, a veneer system of materials shall be used to come into conformance with the above listed materials. (f) Canvas awnings are not permitted. 7.5 Shading Requirement: Shading of public and publicly accessible sidewalks, especially sidewalks located along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly frontages shall be important to implementing the vision for walkable mixed-use in the Plan Area. Shading may be achieved through any combination of canopies, awnings, street trees and other similar devices. To this end, the following standards shall apply (see Figure 7-5): (a) Shaded sidewalks shall be provided alongside at least: (i) 50 percent of all building facades with Pedestrian Priority Frontage designation per the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). (ii) 50 percent of all building facades with frontage along an off-street surface parking lot (b) When adjacent to a surface parking lot, the shaded sidewalk shall be raised above the level of the parking lot by way of a defined edge, such as a curb. ADA ramps along the building must also be shaded. (c) A shaded sidewalk must meet the following requirements: (i) Along a street, a shaded sidewalk shall comply with the applicable sidewalk standards for its designated street type. If not otherwise required, the shaded sidewalk shall provide trees planted no more than 50 feet on center. (ii) Along any surface parking adjacent to the building (both off-street or on street), the shaded sidewalk shall consist of a minimum 5 foot clear zone and 5 foot planting zone, planted with trees no more than 50 feet on center, or a 5 foot clear zone with a minimum 5 foot wide over- head weather protection. (iii) Building entrances along Pedestrian Priority and Pedestrian-Friendly frontages shall be located under a shade device, such as an awning or portico. Figure 7-5 Images showing examples of shading along sidewalks May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 80 7.6 Gateway Overlay District: Given the visual importance of certain entrances and gateways to the site, advanced architectural elements or landscaping features are required to be provided for properties within the Gateway Overlay District as identified on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). (a) Properties within the Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use, or Office Mixed-Use Districts shall meet the following standards for the Gateway Overlay District: (i) Corner buildings located at a street intersection must incorporate a distinctive architectural feature as part of the building, such as a tower, cupola, turret, or rotunda (see Section 6.1(b)(ii) for specifications and restrictions). (ii) Principal building structures shall have a minimum of 75 percent of the required primary building materials listed in Section 7.4(a)(i). (iii) Commercial developments greater than 10 acres in size shall provide a prominent gateway monument at the entrance to the development with integrated landscaping. (b) Properties within the Flex Office or Neighborhood Transition Districts shall meet the following standards for the Gateway Overlay District: (i) A landscaped buffer with a minimum width of 20’ shall be provided along all frontages on public streets. (ii) Landscaped buffers shall include a diversity of landscaping materials, including shade, evergreen, and/or ornamental trees, shrubs, and annual and perennial plants. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 50 percent opaque at maturity. 7.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements (a) Where permitted under Section 5 of this Code, drive-through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies for commercial uses shall not be located with frontage along any Pedestrian Priority Frontage. Drive-through lanes may be permitted along Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road frontages only if the property has no General or Alley frontage. Drive-through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies shall be hidden behind a 3 feet high Street Screen along both Pedestrian-Friendly and General frontages (see illustrations below). The Street Screen shall be made up of (i) a living screen or (ii) a combination living and primary building material screen (See Section 10.4 for details). (b) No more than 60% of a lot’s frontage along a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road frontage may be dedicated to drive through lanes, canopies, service bays, and other auto-related site elements. There shall be no such limitation along General or Alley frontages and along highway frontage roads. May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 81 Image illustrating the appropriate design of retail/restaurant drive-throughs (Corner Lot) Image illustrating the appropriate design of auto-related site elements (Gas stations, auto-service uses, and bank drive-throughs) (c) Any automobile related retail sales or service use of a site or property with Pedestrian Priority, Pedestrian-Friendly, or Spine Road frontage designation shall have a primary building entrance along its Pedestrian Priority Frontage. A primary building entrance may be along a building’s Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road Frontage only if the site has no Pedestrian Priority frontage designation. (d) Drive through access (driveways only) may be from a Pedestrian Priority Frontage only if the lot has no access to any Pedestrian Friendly or General Frontage. Drive May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 82 through access may be from a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road Frontage only if the lot has no access to any General Frontage. In cases where drive through access is provided from a Pedestrian Priority Frontage, a joint access easement shall be required to adjoining properties providing alternative access to a Pedestrian-Friendly or General Frontage. Image illustrating the appropriate design of retail/restaurant drive throughs (Interior Lot) (e) All off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas shall be located along alleys or General Frontages only unless permitted in the specific building form and development standards in Section 6 of this Code. If a site has no General Frontage or Alley access, off-street loading, unloading, and trash pick-up areas may be permitted along a Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road Frontage. (f) All off-street loading, unloading, or trash pick-up areas shall be screened using a Street Screen that is at least as tall as the trash containers and/or service equipment. The Street Screen shall be made up of (i) a living screen or (ii) a combination living and primary building material screen. 7.8 Design of Parking Structures (a) All ground floors of parking structures located on Pedestrian Priority frontages shall be constructed in order to accommodate ground floor retail/commercial uses to a minimum depth of 24 feet. (b) To the extent possible, the amount of Pedestrian Priority frontage devoted to a parking structure shall be minimized by placing the shortest dimension(s) of the parking structure along the Pedestrian Priority frontage edge(s) (see Figures 7-8 for illustrations below). May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 83 Figures 7-8 Allowed Parking Garage Configurations (c) Where above ground structured parking is located at the perimeter of a building with Pedestrian Priority Frontage, it shall be screened in such a way that cars on all parking levels are completely screened from view (see Figures 7-9 for illustrative images). Architectural screens shall be used to articulate the façade, hide parked vehicles, and shield lighting. Ramps within parking garages shall not be visible from any Pedestrian Priority Frontages. Ramps shall not be located along the exterior perimeter of the parking structure. Figures 7-9 Illustrative Examples of Parking Garage Screening May 26, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 84 (d) Ground floor façade treatment (building materials, windows, and architectural detailing) shall be continued to the second floor of a parking structure along all Pedestrian Priority Frontages (see Figures 7-10). Figures 7-10 Images showing required façade treatment of parking garages along Pedestrian Priority Frontages (e) When parking structures are located at street intersections, corner emphasizing elements (such as towers, pedestrian entrances, signage, glazing, etc.) shall be incorporated. (f) Parking structures and adjacent sidewalks shall be designed so pedestrians and bicyclists are clearly visible (through sight distance clearance, signage, and other warning signs) to entering and exiting automobiles. May 26, 2015 Section 8: Street Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 85 8.0 Street Design Standards 8.1 Purpose and Intent: The Master Plan Vision for the TRC recognizes the importance of providing adequate public infrastructure, which includes an ultimate Street Network that maximizes connectivity, and other needed infrastructure to serve the vision for redevelopment within the Plan Area. Street design and connectivity is envisioned to support and balance automobile, bicycle, and walking trips in addition to becoming the “living” space for development. The “living” nature of streets will not only serve private redevelopment, but the community at large and the people who live in and use it. This section establishes context sensitive standards for Street Design and Connectivity. 8.2 Street Designation Categories: In order to service multiple modes of transportation within an appropriate redevelopment context, streets within the TRC are designated under two (2) major categories: (a) Street Classification: The Street Classification designation establishes standards for the actual cross-section of the street itself. The Street Classification includes information on automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, and parking accommodation. It typically addresses the space allocation within the public right-of-way and its emphasis towards different modes of transportation. The TCAAP Street Type Plan (Attachment 5) identifies the Street Classification designations within the Plan Area and Attachment 4 provides cross sections for the different Street Classifications. (b) Street Network: In addition to Street Classification designations, streets in plan are identified as Required streets to implement the ultimate street network in the Master Plan Vision. The TCAAP Street Type Plan (Attachment 5) illustrates the Street Network within the TRC. 1. Required Streets – these are mainly existing, improved or new streets that are needed to implement the ultimate street network envisioned in the Vision for the TRC. They shall be mandatory at the time of redevelopment including the requirement to dedicate right-of-way as identified in the Regulating Plan. The alignment of new Required Streets may be modified per Permitted Adjustments in Section 3.3 of this Code. 8.3 Project Circulation Plan: A Project Circulation Plan must be submitted with a site plan or subdivision application (whichever comes first) for an area of four (4) acres or larger that is subject to the requirements of this section. The Project Circulation Plan shall be developed and reviewed for its consistency with this section and the Regulating Plan, which illustrates proposed locations for new and improved streets within the Plan Area. Required streets on the Regulating Plan shall be mandatory and their alignments may be adjusted per Section 3.3 Permitted Adjustments. (a) A Project Circulation Plan must demonstrate: 1. How the proposed circulation meets the intent of the Master Plan Vision for redevelopment of TCAAP; 2. How the on-site circulation system integrates with existing and planned streets, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and trails in the surrounding area; 3. How new street alignments conform with the Regulating Plan or how modifications from the Regulating Plan, in terms of street placement, alignment, and design are consistent with the intent of this Code; 4. How new street design conforms with the street cross section standards in Attachment 4; May 26, 2015 Section 8: Street Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 86 5. How the plan considers all modes of transportation including walking, biking, and automobiles; and 6. How the plan provides adequate linkages between different destinations within the Plan Area. (b) For a subdivision, a private restrictive covenant depicting the Project Circulation Plan shall be recorded and referenced on the plat. The covenant may be amended if the JDA approves a revision to the Project Circulation Plan as authorized under this section. (c) Approvals: A Project Circulation Plan may only be approved by the JDA. 1. The Project Circulation Plan shall create interconnected blocks bounded by streets to the extent feasible. The JDA may approve a Project Circulation Plan containing blocks bounded by Highway right-of-way, subdivision boundary lines, or natural and infrastructure features if no reasonable alternatives are available. 2. When required, revisions to the Project Circulation Plan may be approved by the JDA after considering the circulation characteristics of a proposed development plan, the need for access to adjoining properties, phasing of a larger-scaled project, and the context of surrounding development. 3. The JDA, with the recommendation of the Arden Hills Public Works and Community Development Departments, may waive the requirement for a Project Circulation Plan through the Permitted Adjustment process. This is permitted if the JDA finds that a plan is not necessary due to the nature of the proposed development on the site, the existence of surrounding incompatible development, or other factors unique to the property which make strict compliance unfeasible. 4. A subdivision or site plan may not be approved if the Project Circulation Plan is not approved. 5. Joint Access and Public Cross-Access Easements: If necessary to ensure access management goals along the Spine Road and to meet the intent of the recommended alley/public cross-access easements as indicated on the Regulating Plan, the JDA may require joint use driveways or public cross-access easements within the site to adjacent properties and/or easements. 8.4 Street Standards: Attachment 4 shall establish standards for all elements within the public right-of-way including travel lane(s), on-street parking, bicycle accommodation, streetscape/parkway standards, and sidewalk standards. The process and standards in the Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual shall apply to the extent that they do not conflict with the design and context standards in Attachment 4 and the Master Plan Vision for streets in TCAAP. Landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be per standards in Section 10 in the TRC. Attachment 4 provides recommended cross sections for public streets within the TRC based on available right-of-way and intended development context per the Master Plan Vision. May 26, 2015 Section 9: Open Space Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 87 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach: The Master Plan Vision for TCAAP recognizes the importance of providing a network of open spaces with a multitude of passive and active recreational opportunities. These opportunities are to be accommodated in a variety of spaces ranging from large scale open spaces to small scale pocket parks located within the Plan Area. The open space network will be serviced by an interconnected network of trails and paths for pedestrians and bicyclists alike, providing desired amenities for future residents and visitors alike. The approach to Open Space facilitates the implementation of the Master Plan Vision for the TRC. This vision for redevelopment is based on the City of Arden Hills’ goal to 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. The Open Space approach recognizes that the development context, with varying density and building types, is required to ensure quality open spaces that serve both recreational and placemaking goals of the Master Plan. 9.2 Required Open Space Designations: This section establishes standards for Open Space within the TRC. The TRC Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) designates areas for required Open Spaces within the TRC. The detailed Open Space Standards for each type are included in Attachment 2. These standards include general character, design, typical size, frontage requirements, and typical uses. (a) Required Open Spaces are the areas shown on the Regulating Plan with specific locations of future Open Spaces (including parks, plazas, greens, and squares). These spaces have been identified on the Regulating Plan due to the certainty of their location within the context of the overall Plan Area. Such required spaces shall be publicly accessible open spaces. The specific location of parks, particularly in the Hill and Creek neighborhoods, are likely to change based on developer input, but will need to include the amenities identified in the TCAAP Master Parks Plan. 9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation: The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site Redevelopment will be designed with the goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality of regional storm water, wetland mitigation, the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain restoration, and groundwater requirements. An additional goal is to provide visual and active and passive recreational features to support adjacent land uses. The Natural Resources Corridor is intended to be an amenity to the site’s uses and users. 9.4 Permeable Area Requirement: (a) All development is required to maintain a permeable ground area per Table 9-1. In limited areas, the JDA may grant flexibility on these requirements in accordance with MPCA guidelines. Table 9-1 Permeable Area Requirements (b) Permeable ground area shall be on-site within the parcel limits of the development. (c) Up to 100% of Private Common Open Space may count towards the permeable ground area requirements if the materials and ground cover for the Private Common Open Space meets the standards of permeability. District Min Pervious Lot Area Neighborhood 40% Transition 20% TC, Retail, Office 10% Flex Office, CC 25% May 26, 2015 Section 9: Open Space Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 88 (d) Street screening for parking lots that utilize vegetative screening may count towards the permeable ground area requirements. (e) Permeable materials include: i. Any natural vegetation or landscaping that allows direct water infiltration ii. Permeable paving materials designed and engineered to allow direct water infiltration. Any new material not listed in any best practice guides for permeable paving will be evaluated and considered by Community Development Staff and may be approved by the JDA. Permeable paving materials shall not count towards more than 20 percent of the total permeable area requirements. iii. Any material that requires a sheet flow and collection system for water infiltration shall not be considered permeable cover. (f) Design and placement: i. In Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use and Office Mixed-Use Zones, permeable area that is adjacent to or visible from the public right-of-way shall be designed in context with the public realm and not interrupt the walkable form of the public realm. An interruption may be considered any design that blocks pedestrian walkability and clear zones, blocks views of entryways and windows, or blocks access to any ingress/egress of a building. ii. In the Neighborhood Transition, Neighborhood, Flex Office or Campus Commercial Zones, any yard or buffer space on site shall be designed in context with the primary building(s) and shall not block views or ingress/egress access to the buildings. 9.5 Open Space Classification: For the purposes of this Code, all open space shall fall into one of the following 3 major classes: (a) Public Open Space: Open air or unenclosed to semi-unenclosed areas intended for public access and use and located per the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). These areas range in size and development and serve to compliment and connect surrounding land uses and Code requirements. (b) Private Common Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a terrace, deck, porch, or roof, designed and accessible for outdoor gathering, recreation, and/or landscaping and intended for use by the residents, employees, and/or visitors to the development. This may or may not be accessible to the public, but shall be maintained privately. (c) Private Personal Open Space: A privately owned outdoor or unenclosed area, located on the ground or on a balcony, deck, porch, or terrace and intended solely for use by the individual residents of a condominium or multi-family dwelling unit. 9.6 Open Space Requirements (a) All non-residential development shall provide 4.0 sq.ft. of Private Common Open Space for every 100 sq. ft. of non-residential building space or fraction thereof. This standard shall only apply to site plans two (2) acres in size or larger. (b) All residential development of five (5) attached dwelling units or more, on a single parcel, shall meet the Private Common Open Space standards established in this Section. Table 9-2 establishes the Private Common Open Space requirement based on the proposed intensity of residential development. May 26, 2015 Section 9: Open Space Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 89 Table 9-2 Private Common Open Space Requirements Residential Density (dwelling units per acre) Private Common Open Space Standard Proposed (area of private common space per dwelling unit) 0 – 4 DU / acre Not required 5 – 19 DU / acre Provide minimum of 160 sf per dwelling unit 20 – 29 DU / acre Provide minimum of 120 sf per dwelling unit 30 DU / acre or greater Provide minimum of 80 sf per dwelling unit (c) All residential development with seven (7) or more attached units within the TRC shall also meet the Private Personal Open Space standards established in this Section. Table 9-3 establishes the Private Personal Open Space requirement based on the proposed intensity and type of residential development. Nursing Home and Assisted Living residential uses and Live-work units are exempted from Private Personal Open Space requirements. Table 9-3 Private Personal Open Space Requirements Residential Density (dwellings per acre) Private Personal Open Space Standard Proposed 7 - 19 DU / acre Ground floor units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: all dwelling units shall have private personal open space including one of the following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck or combination Upper floor units: 60% of all dwelling units shall have a balcony. 20 – 29 DU / acre Ground floor units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: all dwelling units shall have one of the following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck Upper floor units: 60% of all dwelling units shall have a Balcony. 30 or greater DU / acre Ground floor dwelling units located on a Pedestrian Friendly or Pedestrian Priority Frontage: All units shall include one of the following: Porch, Stoop, Patio, or Deck Upper floor dwelling units: 50% of all upper dwelling units shall have a Balcony. (d) Attachment 2 shall provide the palette of open space types. May 26, 2015 Section 10: Sidewalk and Landscape Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 90 10.0 Streetscape and Landscape Standards 10.1 Sidewalks. Publicly accessible sidewalks are required for all development under this Code and shall meet the standards of Table 10-1 and shall be based on the Street Classification per Attachment 4. The minimum sidewalk width requirement shall apply regardless of the available right-of-way. If necessary to meet the required sidewalk width, the sidewalk shall extend onto private property to fulfill the minimum requirement, with a permanent public access easement provided. Sidewalks shall consist of two zones: a planting zone located adjacent to the curb, and a clear zone (see Figures 10-1). (a) Planting Zone: The planting zone is intended for the placement of street trees, if required, and street fur niture including seating, street lights, waste receptacles, fire hydrants, traffic signs, newspaper vending boxes, bus shelters, bicycle racks, public utility equipment suc h as electric transformers and water meters, and similar elements in a manner that does not obstruct pedestrian access or motorist visibility (see Figure 10-1). This zone may be planted with vegetation along the street or paved to match the grade of the clear zone. Landscaping and streetscaping shall follow the City of Arden Hills Street Design Manual for details and process. (b) Clear Zone: The clear zone shall be hardscaped, shall be located adjacent to the planting zone, shall comply with ADA and Minnesota Accessibility Code and shall be unobstructed by any permanent or nonpermanent element for the required minimum width and a minimum height of ten (10) feet (see Figure 10-1). Accessibility is required to connect sidewalk clear zones on adjacent sites. (c) Fee In-Lieu Option: An applicant may opt to pay a proportional fee in-lieu for the required sidewalk if the development project is phased or the sidewalk improvements need to match the timing of a programmed City capital project affecting that street frontage. Figures 10-1 Illustrations delineating the Streetscape Zone elements 10’ min Clear Height May 26, 2015 Section 10: Sidewalk and Landscape Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 91 Table 10-1 Required Public and Publicly Accessible Sidewalk Standards Street Classification Spine Road (Various) Town Street Collector Road (Various) Neighborhood (Various) Standard Min. Streetscape Zone width (includes planting zone and clear zone) (feet) Varies 11’ (two-sides) 11’ (two-sides) 11’ (two-sides) 6’ (one-sided sidewalk; planting zone on side without sidewalk) Min. Planting Zone width (feet) Varies 6’ 6’ 6’ Min. Clear Zone (feet) Varies 5’ (within public access easement) 5’ (within public access easement) 5’ (one-side min.) Street Trees Required (see Section 10.2 for standards) Yes Yes Yes Varies 10.2 Street Trees and Streetscape: (a) Street trees shall be required per Attachment 4 within the Planting/Furnishings Zone. (b) Street trees shall be centered within the Planting Zone and be planted a minimum of 3 feet from the back of curb. (c) Spacing shall be an average of 40 feet on center (measured per block face) along all Streets as required by Attachment 4. (d) Requirements for minimum caliper size and height are included in the Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual. Each tree shall be planted in a planting area no less than 36 square feet. (e) Preferred street tree species are identified in the Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual. Arrangement of species shall be interspersed in order to prevent wholesale loss of street trees in the case of disease. (f) Area between the building facade and property line or edge of existing sidewalk along Pedestrian Priority Frontages shall be such that the sidewalk width shall be a minimum of 10’ (with public access easement if necessary) with the remainder of the setback area paved flush with the public sidewalk. Sidewalk cafes, landscaping within tree-wells or planters may be incorporated within this area. (see Illustration in Section 6.1) (g) Placement of trees shall not impede the clear vision area as required in Section 1325.05, Subsection 1 of the AHC. 10.3 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements (a) The following table sets the required trees and landscaping requirements for single- family residential uses per lot size: Table 10-2 Single-Family Landscaping and Tree Requirements Lot Size Requirement Less than 40 feet wide 40 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; no on-site trees required. 40 feet wide to 75 feet wide 20 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; 2 trees required on-site. Over 75 feet wide 10 percent of permeable area requirement shall be shrubbery or perennial; 3 trees required on-site. May 26, 2015 Section 10: Sidewalk and Landscape Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 92 10.4 Screening Standards (a) Street Screen Required: Any surface parking lot with frontage along a public right of way shall be defined by a 3-foot high Street Screen (see Figure 10-2). Furthermore, along all streets (except alleys), service areas and ground-mounted utility equipment shall be screened in such a manner that the service area shall not be visible to a person standing on the property line on the far side of the adjoining street (see Figure 10-3). Required Street Screens shall be of one of the following: • The same building material as the principal structure on the lot or • A vegetative screen composed of shrubs planted to be a minimum of 75 percent opaque at maturity, or • A combination of the two. i. Street Screens cannot block any required sight triangles along a cross street or driveway. ii. Street Screens may include breaks to provide pedestrian access from any surface parking or service area to the public sidewalk. Figure 10-2 Illustration showing required Street Screen along all frontages without a Building within the BTZ (b) Screening of Roof Mounted Equipment: All roof mounted mechanical equipment (except solar panels) shall be screened from view of a person standing on the property line on the far side of the adjoining street (see Figure 10-3). The screening material used shall be the same as the primary exterior building material used. May 26, 2015 Section 10: Sidewalk and Landscape Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 93 Figure 10-3 Illustration showing required screening of roof and ground mounted equipment 10.5 Street Lighting: Street lighting should be provided on Spine, Town, Collector and Collector with Trail roads. Refer to Arden Hills Public Works Design Manual for lighting palette. The following standards shall apply for pedestrian scale lighting: (a) Vehicular lighting shall be a maximum of 30 feet in height and pedestrian-oriented lighting a maximum of 18 feet in height. (b) Street lights shall be placed at an average of 40 feet on center, approximately three (3) feet behind the back of curb, aligned with street trees, and where street trees are planted. (c) The light standard selected shall be compatible with the design of the street and buildings. (d) All other standards for street lighting shall direct light downward or properly shielded with ¾ or fully shielded fixtures to prevent glare. (e) High efficiency lighting, such as LED lamps, is required. 10.6 Exterior Lighting: All development in the TRC (including surface parking lots) with the exception of Single-Family Attached, Single-Family detached, Townhouse, and Two-Family Residential Uses shall comply with the Exterior Lighting regulations in AHC Section 1325. 10.7 Street Furniture (a) Street Furniture shall be placed within the Plantings/Furnishings Zone or within the front setback area only. Benches and bike racks are recommended along all Pedestrian Priority Frontages and will be placed in alignment with light poles and street trees. (b) Trash receptacles shall be required for all development along Pedestrian Priority Frontages. Trash receptacles should be placed at street corners. If development is located mid-block, place the trash can near front entry. (c) All street furniture shall be located in such a manner as to allow a Clear Zone of a minimum of six (6) feet in width. Placement of street furniture and fixtures shall be May 26, 2015 Section 10: Sidewalk and Landscape Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 94 coordinated with organization of sidewalks, landscaping, street trees, building entries, curb cuts, signage, and other street fixtures. (d) Materials selected for paving and street furniture shall be of durable quality and require minimal maintenance. 10.8 Utilities (a) All utility lines shall be underground. (b) Locations on private property must be found for switchgear and transformer pads needed to serve that property. Such locations shall be either along General Frontages or at the side or rear of the property and screened from view of a person standing on the property line on the far side of any adjoining street (see Figure 10-3). 10.9 Parking Lot Landscaping: All surface parking shall meet the standards for parking lot landscaping in the AHC Section 1325. May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 95 11.0 Sign Standards 11.1 Applicability: Except for sign types, sign dimensional standards, and as specifically listed below, all other signage and sign standards shall comply with the AHC Chapter 12. 11.2 Prohibited Signs: The following types of Signs shall be prohibited in the TRC: (a) Any sign that flashes, blinks, revolves, or is put into motion will not be permitted except as allowed in TRC Section 11.16; (b) Streaming or video signs or screens; (c) Non-shielded LED or flood lights; (d) Streamers and inflatable mascots; (e) Portable or wheeled signs and advertising devices on the site other than sandwich board signs and mounted menu signs permitted in Table 11-1; and (f) Any additional prohibited signage in AHC Section 1230.02. 11.3 Sign Types Permitted: All development to whic h this Section is applicable shall comply with the Sign Regulations in Table 11-1 below. May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 96 Table 11-1 Permitted Sign Types by Character Zone LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard Permanent Signs HIGHWAY MONUMENT SIGN OMU A sign not attached to a building, but permanently supported by a structure extending from the ground and permanently attached to the ground. 11.4 CORRIDOR MONUMENT SIGNS A sign not attached to a building, but permanently supported by a structure extending from the ground and permanently attached to the ground. A Corridor Monument sign shall be smaller than a Highway Monument Sign. 11.5 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR CC RMU OMU FO CC RMU OMU FO May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 97 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard BUILDING IDENTITY SIGN CC A Wall Sign attached to the upper floor of a multiple story building or parapet of single tenant one-story building that provides identification of the entire building. (May be used instead of the Building Projecting Sign) 11.6 STOREFRONT/ TENANT WALL SIGNS Wall Sign attached to a retail storefront or sign band area directly adjacent to the retail storefront within a multi- tenant building. (May be used instead of a Tenant Canopy Sign) 11.7 BUILDING PROJECTING SIGNS Wall Sign that extends a distance of more than 18” perpendicular from the building façade. Sign is placed on the upper floors of a multiple story building. (May be used instead of the Building Identity Sign) 11.8 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR CC RMU OMU FO TC CC RMU OMU TC CC RMU OMU FO TC May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 98 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard ROOF SIGNS Not permitted A sign installed over or on the roof of a building. TENANT CANOPY SIGNS A sign mounted to a canopy or awning that is within or directly adjacent to a retail storefront. (May be used instead of a Storefront/Tenant Wall Sign) 11.9 TENANT BLADE SIGNS Wall Sign that extends a distance more than 18” perpendicular from the building façade and is oriented towards the sidewalk. Sign is mounted to a retail storefront or may be mounted under a canopy. 11.10 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR CC RMU OMU FO TC NT RMU OMU TC NT May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 99 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard WINDOW SIGNS A sign mounted to or intended to be seen through a window. 11.11 DIRECTIONAL SIGNS A vehicular sign with directional information intended to direct visitors to various destinations within a larger development with multiple buildings. 11.12 DIRECTORY SIGNS A pedestrian oriented sign containing a listing and or map of the tenants and destinations within an area, block, building or development. 11.13 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR CC RMU OMU FO TC CC RMU OMU FO TC CC RMU OMU FO TC NT May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 100 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard SANDWICH BOARD AND MOUNTED MENU SIGNS A temporary sign with two connected faces usually arranged back to back. A temporary pole or wall mounted sign that displays a restaurant menu. 11.14 ADDRESS SIGNS All A sign containing only the lot, building or retail tenant address. 11.15 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR CC RMU OMU TC NT May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 101 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard MARQUEE SIGN A sign placed over the entrance to a theatre or other public gathering venue. It has signage stating either the name of the establishment or, in the case of theatres or other public venues, the name of the event, artist, and other details of the event appearing at that venue. The marquee is often identifiable by a surrounding cache of light bulbs, usually yellow or white, that flash intermittently or as chasing lights. Marquee signs may often be combined with Building Projecting signs. 11.16 Temporary Signs BANNERS A temporary fabric or vinyl sign hung from a building façade. 11.17 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR RMU TC CC RMU OMU FO TC NT May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 102 LEGEND Campus Commercial Town Center Retail Mixed Use Office Mixed Use Flex Office Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Sign Type Zoning District Allowed Description Image Standard TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGNS All A temporary sign mounted to a construction fence that announces a new business or construction project. 11.18 CC TC RMU OMU FO NT NR May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 103 11.4 Highway Monument Sign Location Standards (a) I-35W and Hwy 10 Frontages only a. Located within 60 ft. of the edge of I-35W or Hwy 10. b. Maximum height of 30 ft. above the street pavement grade of the elevated portion of the highway. c. Maximum total sign face area of 400 sq. ft (cumulative of all surfaces). Sign face may be divided into multiple segments. Area between segments does not count toward sign face area. d. One sign allowed for lots with at least 1,000 ft. of highway frontage. Two signs permitted for frontages greater than 1,000 ft. Signs to be a minimum of 1,000 ft. apart. 11.5 Corridor Monument Sign Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Maximum area of 0.7 sq. ft. for each linear foot of street frontage with a maximum of 150 sq. ft. for multi-tenant signs. ii. Corridor Monument Sign not permitted for single-tenant buildings, instead multiple single tenants should be combined onto one (1) Corridor Monument Sign. iii. One per lot. For lots with a total street frontage greater than 500 ft., two (2) signs are permitted. Signs must be a minimum of 400 ft. apart. iv. For lots fronting two streets, one sign is permitted on each street. v. Maximum height of 12 ft. above frontage street pavement grade. vi. Monument structure shall include a base, frame, and cap around the sign area. Material shall be the same as the principal structure on the lot. vii. Maximum total area shall not exceed 1.5 times the permitted sign copy area of a sign. 11.6 Building Identity Sign Location Standards (a) I-35W, Hwy 10 and MN-96 Frontages only i. May be used for single tenant commercial, office or institutional buildings only (multiple tenant building shall be subject to 11.7 below). ii. May be used instead of a Building Projecting Sign iii. Maximum area of 200 sq. ft. or 15% of the façade area, whichever is less. iv. Mount in upper third of the facade. (b) All frontages other than I-35W, Hwy 10 and MN-96 i. May be used for single tenant commercial, office or institutional buildings only (multiple tenant building shall be subject to 11.7 below). ii. May be used instead of a Building Projecting Sign iii. Maximum area of 150 sq. ft. or 10% of the façade area, whichever is less. iv. Mount in the upper third of the facade May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 104 11.7 Storefront/Tenant Wall Sign Location Standards (a) IH-35W, Hwy 10 and MN-96 Frontages only i. May be used for multiple tenant commercial, office or institutional buildings only (single tenant building shall be subject to 11.6 above). ii. May be used instead of a Tenant Canopy Sign iii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be mounted below 25 feet as measured from finished grade outside the facade). iv. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 2 sq.ft. per linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s frontage up to a maximum of 150 sq.ft. v. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront. vi. Sign shall not overlap architectural features like window lintels, canopy support points, coping, etc. vii. Wall sign may encroach, a maximum of 12”, on to a sidewalk while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is non-illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is illuminated. viii. Building signs may be internally or externally lit. (b) All frontages other than IH-35W, Hwy 10 and MN-96 i. May be used for multiple tenant commercial, office or institutional buildings only (single tenant building shall be subject to 11.6 above). ii. May be used instead of a Tenant Canopy Sign iii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be mounted below 25 feet as measured from finished grade outside the facade). iv. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 1.5 sq.ft. per linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s frontage up to a maximum of 100 sq.ft. v. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront. ix. Sign shall not overlap architectural features like window lintels, canopy support points, coping, etc. vi. Wall sign may encroach, a maximum of 12”, on to a sidewalk while maintaining a vertical clearance of 8 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is non-illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is illuminated. vii. Building signs may be internally or externally lit. viii. Live-Work and Home occupations: One sign limited to an area of 30 sq. ft. max. 11.8 Building Projecting Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Building Projecting sign may be permitted in place of a Building Identity Sign. ii. Maximum area of 200 sq. ft. or 15% of the façade area, whichever is less iii. Will not obstruct any pedestrian or vehicular way (vertical clearance of 10 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is non- illuminated and 11 ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is illuminated). May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 105 iv. Sign may project no more than 50% of the width of the sidewalk or six (6) ft. from building façade line (whichever is less). v. Sign may not extend above building parapet line or eaves line. vi. Maximum of one per façade vii. Signs must be constructed of durable materials. Impermanent materials, such as canvas or flexible vinyl, are not allowed. 11.9 Tenant Canopy Sign Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. May only be used instead of a Storefront/Tenant Wall Sign. ii. One sign per tenant space; area to be calculated at 1.5 sq.ft. per linear foot of tenant space façade along the building’s frontage up to a maximum of 100 sq.ft. iii. Sign to be located between demising walls of leased storefront. iv. Sign shall not extend beyond outermost edges of canopy. v. Signs are to be mounted over the canopy, on the face of a canopy or over any awnings 11.10 Tenant Blade Sign Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. One Blade sign per tenant space ii. May be located on the ground floor façade only (sign to be mounted below 15 feet as measured from finished grade outside the facade) iii. Maximum area of 15 sq. ft. iv. Will not obstruct any pedestrian or vehicular way. Minimum vertical clearance of ten (10) ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is non-illuminated and eleven (11) ft. from the finished sidewalk if it is illuminated. v. Sign may project no more than three (3) ft. from building wall or a distance equal to 50% of the width of the abutting sidewalk (whichever is less). 11.11 Window Sign Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. No permit is required for small-scale (under 1.0 sq. ft. in total area) signs placed at the pedestrian eye level. These exempted signs include: tenant logo and name, website or other social media address store hours and address, and public safety decals as required by applicable codes or government regulations. ii. Window signs include any signage attached to the storefront glazing or located on storefront interior within three (3) ft. of the storefront and intended to be viewed from the storefront exterior. iii. Maximum area of 25% of overall glazed storefront, including doors. May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 106 11.12 Directional Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Permitted only for multi-tenant commercial and mixed-use developments with multiple building within one development. ii. Applies only to signs located at lot entrances accessible from public streets. iii. Maximum size of 60 sq. ft. iv. Maximum height of eight (8) ft. above frontage street pavement grade. v. One sign permitted per development entrance. Maximum of two (2) signs per street frontage. vi. Signs located on interior of site and not intended to be viewed or utilized by traffic on public streets do not require a permit. 11.13 Directory Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Signs located on interior of lot and not intended to be viewed or utilized by traffic on public streets do not require a permit. In such cases, any sign lettering or logos used must be less than 2” (max.). 11.14 Sandwich Board and Mounted Menu Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Permitted only for retail, service, or restaurant tenants. ii. Maximum area of 8 sq. ft. per sign face iii. Maximum height of 4 ft. iv. One per storefront. v. Sign shall not interfere with any pedestrian way and a minimum of 5 ft. of sidewalk shall remain clear. vi. Chalkboards may be used for daily changing of messages. Reader boards (electronic and non-electronic) shall be prohibited. vii. Sandwich Board Signs and Pole-Mounted Menu Signs shall be removed every day after the business is closed. 11.15 Address Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Allowed per AHC Section 1230.01 – Subsection 3. 11.16 Marquee Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Permitted for theatres, auditoriums, and other public gathering venues of 100 persons or more; ii. Marquee signs shall be attached to the building or located above or below a canopy only; May 26, 2015 Section 11: Sign Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 107 iii. Area = 100 sq ft. maximum; iv. Message board may be changeable copy (non-electronic). v. Electronic message boards may be permitted with a Permitted Adjustment. 11.17 Banners Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Maximum area of 150 square feet or 10% of the façade area, whichever is less. ii. For multi-tenant buildings, individual tenant banners shall not exceed the width of the tenant bay. iii. Banners shall only be permitted on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 30 days per calendar year. Upon review of need by Community Development Department, an extension or additional time may be granted with submittal of a new application. 11.18 Temporary Construction Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Must be attached to a part of a temporary construction fence. 11.19 For Sale/Lease Signs Location Standards (a) All per zoning district permitted i. Allowed per AHC Section 1250.02 – Subsection 5. 11.20 Additional Standards a. Signs located on interior of a lot and not intended to be viewed or utilized by traffic on public streets do not require a permit. b. Retail, service, and restaurant business that wrap a building corner creating two or more storefronts will be permitted to place signs on each storefront. c. Encroachments into public right-of-way shall not be permitted. See section 6.1(i) for standards for encroachments over required setback areas. TCAAP Redevelopment Code ATTACHMENTS May 2015 Table of Contents 1: Regulating Plan 2: Palette of Open Space Types 3: Development Review Chart 4: Street Cross Sections 5: Street Type Plan 6: Recommended Color Palette 7: Audubon Minnesota Bird-Safe Building Guidelines May 26, 2015 Town Center Neighborhood Transition NR-1 - Residential NR-2 - Residential NR-3 - Residential NR-4 - Residential Gateway Overlay Pedestrian Priority Frontage Pedestrian Friendly Frontage Civic/Open Space Oce Mixed Use Flex Oce Water Infrastructure Campus Commercial Retail Mixed Use Required Open Space Attachment 1 TCAAP REGULATING PLAN Maximum Density Land Use Plan May 26, 2015 Zone Maximum Gross Density Acreage Maximum Units NR-1 2.5 11.5 29 NR-2 4 23.3 93 NR-3 6.75 4.7 32 Subtotal 39.5 154 NR-2 4 30.0 120 NR-3 6.75 16.1 109 NR-4 8 16.1 129 Subtotal 62.2 357 NR-3 6.75 15.0 101 NT 15 24.6 369 TC 45 10.0 450 Subtotal 49.6 920 Total 151.3 1431 Creek Hill Town Center May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 111 Attachment 2 Palette of Open Space Types The Open Space Types and Standards contained herein shall be used as a guide to fulfill the required and recommended Open Space requirements of Section 9 of the TRC. These open space types may be Public or Private Common Open Spaces. The following section provides a description of these open space types including the design context and criteria consistent with the Vision for TRC Neighborhoods. 1. Public Open Space Types (a) Pocket Park Standards Pocket Parks are small scale public open spaces intended to provide recreational opportunities where (publicly accessible/park) space is limited. They are often located between buildings and developments; on single vacant lots; and on small irregular pieces of land. Low maintenance landscaping and facilities is recommended in order to support multiple pocket parks in a park system. Development may include pavilions, picnic tables, small performance stage, seating areas, gathering areas, family play areas, gazebos, small game areas, small community gardens, dog parks, and interactive art. Shade and lighting is desired. Typical Characteristics General Character Small open space responding to specific user groups and space available. Range of character can be for intense use or aesthetic enjoyment. Low maintenance is essential. Location and Size 0.25 – 1.99 acres Within walking distance of either a few blocks or up to a ¼ mile of residences Typical Uses Varies per user group May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 112 (b) Green Standards A Green is a public open space available for civic purposes, commercial activity, unstructured recreation and other passive uses. Greens shall primarily be naturally landscaped with many shaded places to sit. Open lawn areas shall encourage civic gathering. Appropriate paths, civic elements, fountains or open shelters may be included and shall be formally placed within the Green. A Green shall be adjacent to a public right of way and be spatially defined by buildings which shall front onto and activate this space. Typical Characteristics General Character Open space Spatially defined by street and building frontages and landscaping Lawns, trees and shrubs naturally disposed Open shelters and paths formally disposed Location and Size 0.25 – 4 acres Minimum width – 25’ Minimum pervious cover – 80% Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way – 50% Typical Uses Unstructured recreation Casual seating Commercial and civic uses No organized sports May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 113 (c) Square Standards A square is a public open space available for civic purposes, commercial activity, unstructured recreation and other passive uses. The square should have an formal character and be defined by the surrounding building frontages and adjacent tree-lined streets. All buildings adjacent to the square shall front onto the square. Adjacent streets shall be lined with appropriately scaled trees that help to define the square. The landscape shall consist of lawns, trees, and shrubs planted in formal patterns and furnished with paths and benches. Shaded areas for seating should be provided. A civic element or small structure such as an open shelter, pergola, or fountain may be provided within the square. Typical Characteristics General Character Formal open space Spatially defined by buildings and tree- lined streets. Open shelters, paths, lawns, and trees formally arranged Walkways and plantings at all edges Abundant seating opportunities Location and Size 0.25 – 4 acres Minimum width – 25’ Minimum pervious cover – 60% Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way – 60% Located at important intersections Typical Uses Unstructured and passive recreation – no organized sports. Community gathering Occasional commercial and civic uses May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 114 (d) Plaza Standards A plaza is a public open space that offers abundant opportunities for civic gathering. Plazas add to the vibrancy of streets within the higher density zones and create formal open spaces available for civic purposes and commercial activity. Building frontages shall define these spaces. The landscape should have a balance of hardscape and planting. Various types of seating should be provided from planter seat walls, to steps, to benches, to tables, and chairs. Trees should be provided for shade. They should be formally arranged and of appropriate scale. Plazas typically should be located at the intersection of important streets. A minimum of one public street frontage shall be required for plazas. Typical Characteristics General Character Formal open space A balance of hardscape and planting Trees important for shade Spatially defined by building frontages Location and Size 0.1 – 1 acre Minimum width – 30’ Minimum pervious cover – 20% Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way – 25% Located at important intersections, at vista termini, or at entrances to public/civic buildings Typical Uses Commercial and civic uses Formal and casual seating Tables and chairs for outdoor dining Retail and food kiosks May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 115 (e) Pocket Plaza Standards A pocket plaza is a small scale public open space that serves as an impromptu gathering place for civic, social, and commercial purposes. The pocket plaza is designed as a well-defined area of refuge separate from the public sidewalk. It is frequently located in a building supplemental zone next to the streetscape. These areas contain a lesser amount of pervious surface than other open space types. Outdoor dining with café tables and chairs, water features, public art and other shaded amenities are appropriate uses. Typical Characteristics General Character Formal open space for gathering Defined seating areas Refuge from the public sidewalk Spatially defined by the building configuration Location and Size Min. 300 s.f. Min. width – 15’ / Max. width 20’ Minimum pervious cover –10 % Minimum perimeter frontage on public right of way – 25% Located at important intersections, at vista termini, or at entrances to public/civic buildings Typical Uses Civic and commercial uses Formal and casual seating May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 116 (f) Pedestrian Passage (Paseo) Standards Pedestrian passages or paseos are linear public open spaces that connect one street to another at through-block locations. Pedestrian passages create intimate linkages through buildings at designated locations. These wide pathways provide direct pedestrian access to residential or other commercial addresses and create unique spaces for frontages to engage and enter off of. Pedestrian passages allow for social and commercial activity to spill into the public realm. Pedestrian passages should consist of a hardscape pathway with pervious pavers activated by frequent entries and exterior stairways. The edges may simply be landscaped with minimal planting and potted plants. Shade is required for the success of the paseo. Typical Characteristics General Character Hardscape pathway with pervious pavers Defined by building frontages Frequent side entries and frontages Shade Required Minimal planting and potted plants Maintain the character of surrounding buildings Standards Min. Width 15 feet Typical Uses Pedestrian connection and access Casual seating May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 117 (g) Multi-Use Trail Standards A multi-use trail is a linear public open space that accommodates two or more users on the same, undivided trail. Trail users could include pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, etc. A trail frequently provides an important place for active recreation and creates a connection to regional paths and biking trails. Pedestrian amenities add to recreational opportunities. These include drinking fountains, scenic view posts, fitness stations, and directional signs, and may be spread along the trail or grouped in a trailhead area. Typical Characteristics General Character Multi-use trail in Neighborhood Park: Naturally disposed landscape Trees lining trail for shade Appropriately lit for safety Formally disposed pedestrian furniture, landscaping and lighting Multi-use trail along Spine Road or through neighborhoods.: Paved trail with frequent gathering spaces and regular landscaping. Standards Min. Width 12 feet Typical Uses Active and passive recreation May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 118 (h) Family-friendly Play Area Standards Family-friendly play areas are areas within open spaces that are conducive to the recreational needs of families with children. Family-friendly play areas range in style from pocket parks within mixed use developments to playscapes within neighborhood parks. These play areas should serve as quiet, safe places -- protected from the street and typically located where children do not have to cross major streets to access. An open shelter, play structures or interactive art and fountains may be included with landscaping between. Shaded areas and seating shall be provided for ease of supervision. Playscape equipment and design must be reviewed and approved by the City prior to installation. The need for fencing depends on the surrounding environment. A larger playground may be incorporated into a neighborhood park, whereas a more intimate family oriented design may be incorporated into a pocket park. Typical Characteristics General Character Focused toward family-friendly needs Fencing depends on surroundings Open shelter Shade and seating provided Play structure, interactive art or fountains Standards Min. Size 300 sq.ft. Max. Size N/A As described by open space type in which playground is located Protected from traffic No service or mechanical equipment Typical Uses Active and passive recreation Unstructured recreation Casual seating May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 119 2. Private Common Open Space Types (a) Forecourt Standards Forecourt is a small scale private common open space surrounded on at least two sides by buildings. A forecourt is typically a building entry providing a transition space from the sidewalk to the building. The character serves as a visual announcement of the building to visitors with additional amenities such as signage, water features, seating, planting, etc. Forecourts should be laid out proportionate to building height with a 1:4 (min.) ratio. In order to offset the impact of taller buildings, the detail of the forecourt level should seek to bring down the relative scale of the space with shade elements, trees, etc. The hardscape should primarily accommodate circulation. Seating and shade are important for visitors. Trees and plantings are critical to create a minimum of 30% pervious cover and offset the effect of the urban heat island. Typical Characteristics General Character Small scale private common open space Defined by buildings on at least 2 sides with connection to public sidewalk Size of court should be proportionate to building height Hardscape should accommodate entry circulation Trees and plants are critical Enhance the character of surrounding buildings Standards Min. Width 25’ Minimum Size Depth: Based on building height ratio; Width: Max. of 50% of the building’s frontage along that street Minimum pervious cover – 30% Typical Uses Building Entry Circulation Visual building announcement May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 120 (b) Courtyard Standards Courtyards are small scale private common open spaces surrounded on at least three sides by buildings with a pedestrian connection to a public sidewalk. Courtyards maintain the character and style of the surrounding buildings. Courtyards should be laid out proportionate to building height between 1:1 and 2:1 ratio (width to height of building). In order to offset the impact of taller buildings, the detail of the courtyard level should seek to bring down the relative scale of the space with shade elements, trees, etc. Transition areas should be set up between the building face and the center of the court. The hardscape should accommodate circulation, gathering, seating, and shade. Trees and plantings are critical to create a minimum of 30% pervious cover and offset the effect of the urban heat island. Typical Characteristics General Character Small scale private common open space Defined by buildings on at least 3 sides with connection to public sidewalk Size of court should be proportionate to building height Hardscape should accommodate circulation, gathering, and seating. Trees and plants are critical Maintain the character of surrounding buildings Standards Min. Width 25’ Minimum Area 650 s.f. Minimum pervious cover – 30% Typical Uses Gathering Casual seating May 26, 2015 Attachment 2: Palette of Open Space Types TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 121 (c) Roof Terrace Standards A Roof Terrace is a private common open space serving as a gathering space for tenants and residents that might not be at grade. Up to 50% of the required private common open space may be located on a roof if at least 30 % of the roof terrace is designed as a Vegetated or Green Roof. A Vegetated or Green roof is defined as an assembly or system over occupied space that supports an area of planted beds, built up on a waterproofed surface. Private common open space on a roof must be screened from the view of the adjacent property. The hardscape should accommodate circulation, gathering, seating, and shade. Typical Characteristics General Character Small scale private common open space on roof top Screened from view of adjacent property Vegetated portion critical Hardscape should accommodate gathering, seating, shade Provides common open space that might not be available at grade Standards Min. Area 50% of the roof top Planted area – 30% min. Typical Uses Gathering for tenants and residents Green Roof May 26, 2015 Attachment 3: Development Flow Chart TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 122 Attachment 3 May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 123 Attachment 4 Street Cross Sections The following street cross sections are established for the Street Types as established in Regulating Plan for TRC. The cross sections (including vehicular lane and on-street parking configurations, street tree placement, etc.) may be adjusted to fit existing contexts or other development contexts consistent with the vision for the Neighborhood with the approval of the City Engineer. In addition, the proposed cross sections may be adjusted to meet the needs of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City. TOWN STREET May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 124 TOWN STREET AT INTERSECTIONS May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 125 COLLECTOR ROAD May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 126 COLLECTOR ROAD WITH TRAIL May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 127 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET May 26, 2015 Attachment 4: Street Cross Sections TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 128 RESIDENTIAL ALLEY COMMERCIAL ALLEY May 26, 2015 Attachment 1 TCCAP REGULATING PLAN Attachment 5 TCAAP STREET TYPE PLAN Town Center Neighborhood Transition NR-1 - Residential NR-2 - Residential NR-3 - Residential NR-4 - Residential Gateway Overlay Pedestrian Priority Frontage Pedestrian Friendly Frontage Civic/Open Space Oce Mixed Use Flex Oce Water Infrastructure Campus Commercial Retail Mixed Use Collector Street Spine Road Collector Street with Trail Spine Road Interection (Final location per nal Spine Road Design) Town Street Required Open Space May 26, 2015 Attachment 6: Recommended Color Palette TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 130 Attachment 6 Recommended Color Palette Attachment 6 TCAAP Recommended Color Palette The following recommended color palette is established for exterior building colors within TCAAP. This color palette is based on the Sherwin William paint palette. Other manufacturers may be used provided that the colors are similar in tone, shade, and intensity to the ones listed below. Body/Wall Trim/Accent Renwick Rose Beige 2804 Renwick Beige 2805 Pewter Tankard 0023 Polished Mahogany 2838 Renwick Golden Oak 2824 Downing Straw 2813 Roycroft Vellum 2833 Deepest Mauve 0005 Downing Sand 2822 Rookwood Clay 2823 Rookwood Sash Green 2810 Rookwood Blue Green 2811 Sheraton Sage 0014 Downing Sand 2822 Rookwood Antique Gold 2814 Fairfax Brown 2856 Eastlake Gold 0009 Classical White 2829 Curio Gray 0024 Downing Slate 2819 Pearl Gray 0052 Classic Light Buff 0050 Colonial Revival Stone 2827 Mulberry Silk 0001 Downing Slate 2819 Downing Straw 2813 Rookwood Antique Gold 2814 Rookwood Medium Brown 2807 Downing Earth 2820 Renwick Beige 2805 Rookwood Terra Cotta 2803 Rookwood Dark Brown 2808 Renwick Olive 2815 Downing Sand 2822 Rookwood Dark Green 2816 Rookwood Amber 2817 Craftsman Brown 2835 Roycroft Vellum 2833 Rookwood Brown 2806 Naval 6244 Birdseye Maple 2834 Roycroft Brass 2843 Roycroft Bronze Green 2846 Aurora Brown 2837 Roycroft Pewter 2848 Weathered Shingle 2841 Roycroft Vellum 2833 Roycroft Copper Red 2839 Downing Stone 2821 Sage Green Light 2851 Roycroft Bronze Green 2846 Classic Light Buff 0050 Body/Wall Trim/Accent Rookwood Clay 2823 Pure White 7005 Downing Sand 2822 Teal Stencil 0018 Downing Straw 2813 Roycroft Vellum 2833 Roycroft Pewter 2848 Classic French Gray 0077 Antique White 6119 Roycroft Suede 2842 Creamy 7012 Bunglehouse Blue 0048 Peace Yellow 2857 Rookwood Antique Gold 2814 Classical White 2829 Roycroft Bottle Green 2847 Roycroft Mist Gray 2844 Downing Stone 2821 Extra White 7006 Rookwood Dark Red 2801 Needlepoint Navy 0032 Classic Light Buff 0050 New Colonial Yellow 2853 Antiquarian Brown 0045 Chelsea Gray 2850 Westchester Gray 2849 Decorous Amber 0007 Roycroft Pewter 2848 Downing Sand 2822 Classical White 2829 Toile Red 0006 Rookwood Dark Brown 2808 Colonial Revival Stone 2827 Classical White 2829 Tricorn Black 6258 Rookwood Red 2802 Colonial Revival Gray 2832 Pure White 7005 Downing Slate 2819 Harvester 6373 Colonial Revival Green Stone 2826 Classic Light Buff 0050 Polished Mahogany 2838 Roycroft Bronze Green 2846 Cardboard 6124 Believable Buff 6120 Urbane Bronze 7048 Wool Skein 6148 Hardware 6172 Fired Brick 6335 Universal Khaki 6150 Moderate White 6140 Naval 6244 Summit Gray 7669 Extra White 7006 Greenblack 6994 Restrained Gold 6129 Polar Bear 7564 Forestwood 7330 Virtual Taupe 7039 Accessible Beige 7036 Rustic Red 7593 Poolhouse 7603 City Loft 7631 Peppercorn 7674 Body/Wall Trim/Accent Whole Wheat 6121 Antique White 6119 Raisin 7630 Knitting Needles 7672 Pearly White 7009 Seaworthy 7620 Humble Gold 6380 Wool Skein 6148 Griffin 7026 Jubilee 6248 Extra White 7006 Salute 7582 Green Earth 7748 Nacre 6154 Fiery Brown 6055 Red Barn 7591 Alabaster 7008 Domino 6989 Dormer Brown 7521 Patience 7555 Cordovan 6027 Slate Tile 7624 Grecian Ivory 7541 Manor House 7505 Softer Tan 6141 Foothills 7514 Darkroom 7083 Maison Blanche 7526 Alabaster 7008 Dried Thyme 6186 Carriage Door 7594 Windsor Greige 7528 Thunder Gray 7645 Khaki Shade 7533 Tiki Hut 7509 Brandywine 7710 Burlap 6137 Rice Grain 6155 Bitter Chocolate 6013 Tree Branch 7525 Divine White 6105 Rustic Red 7593 Rare Gray 6199 Casa Blanca 7571 Pewter Green 6208 Dover White 6385 Gateway Gray 7644 Mediterranean 7617 Concord Buff 7684 Pure White 7005 Porpoise 7047 Wool Skein 6148 Artisan Tan 7540 Status Bronze 7034 Bamboo Shoot 7733 Alabaster 7008 Roycroft Pewter 2848 Breezy 7616 Extra White 7006 Rookwood Amber 2817 Tatami Tan 6116 Colony Buff 7723 Homburg Gray 7622 Fresco Cream 7719 Pottery Urn 7715 Carnelian 7580 Dry Dock 7502 Hot Cocoa 6047 Chateau Brown 7510 Body/Wall Trim/Accent Muslin 6133 Straw Harvest 7698 Rural Green 6418 Homestead Brown 7515 Keystone Gray 7504 Moderne White 6168 Outerbanks 7534 Rice Grain 6155 Rookwood Terra Cotta 2803 Extra White 7006 Rushing River 7746 Spiced Cider 7702 Uncertain Gray 6234 Evening Shadow 7662 Peppercorn 7674 Birdseye Maple 2834 Cocoon 6173 Olde Worlde Gold 7700 Retreat 6207 Netsuke 6134 Edgy Gold 6409 Perfect Greige 6073 Popular Gray 6071 Garret Gray 6075 Artifact 6138 Creamy 7012 Ramie 6156 Jogging Path 7638 Intellectual Gray 7045 Thunder Gray 7645 Shoji White 7042 Relaxed Khaki 6149 Hopsack 6109 Restrained Gold 6129 Burlap 6137 Pier 7545 Anjou Pear 6381 Jersey Cream 6379 Warm Stone 7032 Techno Gray 6170 Connected Gray 6165 Alchemy 6395 Rustic City 7699 Dover White 6385 Raisin 7630 Cork Wedge 7539 Smokehouse 7040 Rustic Red 7593 Silvermist 7621 Pure White 7005 Chamois 6131 Stone Lion 7507 Quiver Tan 6151 Incredible White 7028 May 26, 2015 Attachment 7: Audubon Minnesota Bird-Safe Building Guidelines TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 131 Attachment 7 Audubon Minnesota Bird-Safe Building Guidelines Bird Safe Building guidelines 2 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines Thank you to New York City audubon and their original working group for permission to revise their Bird-Safe Building Guidelines (May 2007). NYC Project director: Kate Orff, rLa , Columbia University GSaPP NYC authors: Hillary Brown, aia , Steven Caputo, New Civic Works NYC audubon Project Staff: e.J. Mc adams, Marcia fowle, Glenn Phillips, Chelsea dewitt, Yigal Gelb Graphics. NYC reviewers: Karen Cotton, Bird-Safe Working Group; randi doeker, Birds & Buildings forum; Bruce fowle, faia , daniel Piselli, fXfOWLe ; Marcia fowle; Yigal Gelb, Program director, NYC audubon; Mary Jane Kaplan; daniel Klem, Jr., Phd., Muhlenberg College; albert M. Manville, Phd., US department of the interior, fish and Wildlife Service; e. J. Mcadams, former executive director NYC, audubon; Glenn Phillips, executive director, NYC audubon. Original publication of these guidelines was made possible with the support of US department of the interior, fish and Wildlife Service through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation act, Joseph & Mary fiore and the support of NYC audubon members and patrons. Bird-Safe Building Guidelines Over 100 bird species have been recovered from building collisions in Minnesota including lincoln’s sparrow, Black-capped Chickadee, indigo Bunting, Common Yellowthroat, and nashville Warbler The mission of audubon Minnesota is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Audubon MinnesotA 2357 Ventura drive, Suite 106 • Saint Paul MN 55125 mn.audubon.org Published by audubon Minnesota, May 2010 Project director: Joanna eckles (audubon Minnesota) Contributor: edward Heinen (Perkins + Will) reviewers: Mark Martell, Mark Peterson (audubon Minnesota); Lori Naumann (Minnesota department of Natural resources); Chris Sheppard (american Bird Conservancy); Susan elbin (NYC audubon); Jonee Kulman Brigham (Center for Sustainable Building research, UMN), Benjamin Sporer, Paul Neuhaus (Perkins + Will) design Manager: Bonita Jenné (audubon Minnesota) Cover Cityscape artwork: edward Heinen Printing made possible by TogetherGreen Citation: audubon Minnesota. (2010). Bird-Safe Building Guidelines Photographs in this publication are copyrighted by the individual photographers and have been used with permission. Site and lighting diagrams courtesy of the City of Toronto from their Bird-friendly development Guidelines. ji M W il l i AM s ji M W il l i AM s M ik e l e n t z M ik e l e n t z M ik e l e n t z 16 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines b est PRAC ti C es F o R bi R d s AF et Y Site and Landscape design Objective: Minimize the potential for bird collisions when siting buildings near existing landscape features and when planning new landscapes in close proximity to buildings. A .WELL-INTEGRATED .SUSTAINABLE .DESIGN .enhances .open .space .and .protects .and .restores .habitat .while .enhancing .the .overall . architectural .and .operational .quality .of .a .built .facility . .Efforts .to .integrate .nature .and .attract .wildlife .should .be .balanced .with .specific . considerations .of .a .site’s .impact .on .birds . .Birds .attracted .to .on-site .habitat .are .vulnerable .to .collisions .with .glass . .These .guidelines .encourage . bird-safe .design .strategies .early .in .the .collaborative .design .process .through .consideration .of .site, .existing .habitat, .and .bird-safe .landscaping . analyze the site to determine potential attractions for bird populations. Consult with an ecologist or bird specialist to inventory the site. document the location of nearby vegetated streetscapes and urban parks. identify all sources of food and shelter for migratory and resident bird populations, including plants, water and other natural features. identify human-made features that attract birds, including water sources, nesting and perching sites, and shelter from adverse weather.15 ConsideR site AnALYsis Site building(s) to reduce conflicts with existing and planned landscape features that may attract birds. Where buildings cannot be located away from bird sensitive areas, take special care in treating windows. See “exterior Glass” pages 20-21. Where strategic reductions to building footprint have been made in order to enhance vegetated open space and habitat, assess site conflicts and include bird safe treatments. Use soil berms, furniture, landscaping, or architectural features to prevent reflection in glazed building facades. ConsideR eXistinG hAbitAt L ee d L ee d Coordinate with Leed Credits SS 5.1 Site development: Protect or restore Habitat Coordinate with Leed Credits SS 5.2 Site development: Maximize Open Space urban parks attract birds treat windows near habitat BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines 17 WHILE .BIRDS .COLLIDE .WITH .BUILDINGS .AT .ALL .LEvELS, .ground-level .stories .are .considered .the .most .dangerous .because .this . is .where .habitat .reflections, .glazing .and .internal .planting .are .often .all .quite .prominent . .Analysis .of .bird .collision .data .over .10 .years .in .New . York .City .showed .that .“most .collisions .were .documented .to .occur .during .the .day .at .the .lower .levels .of .buildings .where .large .glass .exteriors . reflected .abundant .vegetation, .or .where .transparent .windows .exposed .indoor .vegetation .”16 Birds are vulnerable to collisions nearly anywhere glass occurs. Habitat in proximity to glass exacerbates this threat unless reflections are avoided or eliminated or visual cues are incorporated in glazing. When planning new landscapes be aware of reflections and see-through effects created by habitat in relation to building features. Place plantings to minimize these effects. alternatively, situate trees and shrubs immediately adjacent to the exterior glass walls, at a distance of less than three feet from the glass.17 Close proximity will minimize habitat reflections. in addition, if a bird does try to fly to a reflection at this range, flight momentum will be minimal, thereby reducing fatal collisions. This planting strategy also provides beneficial summertime shading and reduces cooling loads. if any bird-attracting features (food, water, shelter) are in reflective range of the building(s), use fritting, shading devices or other techniques to make glass visible. See “exterior Glass” pages 20-21. ConsideR LAndsCAPe PLACeMent Birds will mistakenly seek shelter in landscaping located behind glass. Mask views of interior plantings from outside the building. Use screening, window films or treatments to make glass visible. With the increased use of green roof technology, impacts on birds must be considered. Treat glass to minimize the reflection of rooftop landscaping in adjacent building features. Consider foregoing green roof installation or eliminating access to birds if reflection in adjacent buildings will occur. ConsideR inteRioR LAndsCAPinG ConsideR RooFtoP LAndsCAPinG L ee d Coordinate with Leed Credits SS 7.1 Heat island effect: Non-roof SS 7.2 Heat island effect: roof dangerous reflections Confusing interior plants CAnoPY heiGht Glass treatments should be applied to the height of the top of the surrounding tree canopy or the anticipated height of surrounding vegetation at maturity.13 18 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines b est PRAC ti C es F o R bi R d s AF et Y Building Layout and Massing Objective: Include bird-safe strategies as part of an integrated design approach before construction rather than retrofitting a building that proves problematic. BIRD-SAFE .STRATEGIES .do .not .restrict .the .ability .to .design .creatively . .These .guidelines .encourage .an .integrated .design .approach, . challenging .building .designers .to .include .bird-safe .strategies .to .enhance .aesthetic, .functional, .and .building .performance .goals . .The .layout . of .individual .buildings .and .their .relationship .to .other .structures .on .the .site .can .affect .the .number .of .bird .collisions .that .occur . .Building . layout .and .massing .can .be .planned .along .with .landscaping .to .minimize .the .likelihood .of .bird .collisions . ConsideR sPeCiFiC site FeAtuRes Ground level stories are the most hazardous areas of all buildings and should be designed to minimize bird collisions. Minimize those hazards that bring birds close to buildings such as vegetation, water and other features. Provide uniform covering with bird-safe materials, especially adjacent to landscapes. See “exterior Glass” pages 20-21. Use angled glass, between 20 and 40 degrees from vertical, to reflect the ground instead of adjacent habitat or sky.18 Clear barriers such as transparent bus-shelters, skyways, linkways, railings, windscreens and noise barriers create a serious hazard for birds because they are invisible, causing a deadly fly-through hazard. avoid use of transparent materials in these structures in any location where birds may be present. Use translucent or decorative glazing as an alternative. if clear panels of any kind are in use, incorporate surface treatments to make glass visible. See “exterior Glass” pages 20-21. Clear barriers create a deadly hazard for birds these two birds were fooled by habitat reflections BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines 19 “bird sAfety is eAsier to sell when it overlAps with other green strAtegies. slAnted glAss reduces solAr heAt gAin but Also works to effectively reduce bird injuries. fritted glAss reduces heAt gAin, And if it’s 50% you cAn still see through it.” Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang architects, Chicago Courtyards may contain landscaping and confusing internal corners that limit bird escape routes. These areas often allow sudden access by people that flush birds into glass. Control access to enclosed areas so birds flush away from glass into open areas. Treat glass with bird-safe materials so birds see and avoid glass. driveways can also cause birds to flush from landscaping into reflective glazing as vehicles approach. ensure routes of escape for birds that are using landscaping along driveways and access roads. Take care in routing driveways adjacent to landscaping and reflective glazing. site ventilation grates also present a unexpected danger for birds. an injured bird that falls onto a ventilation grate with large pores can become trapped. Specify ventilation grates with a porosity no larger than 0.8 inches.13 Cover larger grates with netting. Never up-light ventilation grates. Rooftop obstacles such as antennas and media equipment can injure or kill birds and should be minimized. in poor weather and bright lighting conditions birds may congregate on and around rooftops. Co-locate antennas and tall rooftop media equipment to minimize conflicts with birds. Utilize self-supporting structures that do not require guy wire supports. avoid up-lighting rooftop antennas and tall equipment, as well as decorative architectural spires. See “Lighting design” pages 24-25. Confusing corners with multiple reflections Birds can fall through grates after hitting windows 20 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines exterior Glass MOST .BIRD .COLLISIONS .OCCUR .at .the .glazed .surfaces .of .buildings . .While .circumstances .such .as .lighting .and .other .obstacles .do . contribute, .glass .areas .are .the .primary .focus .of .bird-safe .design .and .retrofit .strategies .regardless .of .the .overall .site, .landscape, .layout .and . massing .features . .Bird-friendly .glass .products .can .contribute .to .aesthetics, .energy .efficiency, .and .effective .daylighting . .For .bird .safety, . efforts .focus .on .creating .visual .markers .to .make .glass .visible .to .birds .and .minimize .reflection .of .habitat .and .sky . ConsideR visuAL MARKeRs Objective: Prevent bird collisions with glazed surfaces, while maintaining transparency for views, daylighting and passive environmental control. White fritted pattern on glass facade at iAC Offices in new York Cityinterior shades and exterior film at the Minneapolis Central library “Visual noise” is what allows us to see glass. it is created by varying materials, textures, colors, opacity, or other features and helps to break up glass reflections and reduce overall transparency.19 Creating these visual markers can alert birds to the presence of glass as an obstacle. This is the most effective way to mitigate the danger that glass poses to birds. Utilize etching, fritting, translucent and opaque patterned glass to reduce transparency and reflection, while achieving solar shading. (Note: although fritting is useful for creating visual noise, it is less effective at reducing reflectance since it is generally applied on the interior face of the glass.) incorporate windows with real or applied divided lights to break up large window expanses into smaller subdivisions. Consider applying acid-etched or sandblasted patterns to glass on the outside surface to “read” in both transparent and reflective conditions. Create patterns that follow the “hand-print” rule (below). Use window films featuring artwork or custom patterns permanently or on a rotating basis. Low-reflectivity glass has not been sufficiently tested for bird safety but may prove beneficial in certain installations. b est PRAC ti C es F o R bi R d s AF et Y did YOU KNOW? Studies show that small birds will attempt to fly through any opening larger than 4 inches wide or 2 inches tall or about the size of a child’s handprint oriented horizontally. When creating “visual noise” on or around a window, optimal openings are no larger than a small handprint.19 n YC A ud u BO n BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines 21 Large expanses of clear exterior glazing do not equate to effective day- lighting for buildings. in fact, over-glazing can contribute to glare, veiling reflections, unwanted heat gain, and also bird collisions. Many strategies used to achieve effective daylighting are compatible with bird safety. Where appropriate, daylighting strategies such as exterior shading devices, fritted glass, and diffuse and translucent glass can also help to prevent bird collisions. in general, the more untreated glass you have, the greater the risk to birds, especially on sites that are in predictable migratory and resident bird areas. ConsideR inteGRAted dAYLiGhtinGConsideR inteRioR And eXteRioR tReAtMent translucent glass can help balance daylighting and prevent bird collisionsAn exterior ceramic framework provides shading and daylighting (new York times) exterior shading or other architectural devices enhance bird safety. Utilize shading devices, screens, and other physical barriers to reduce reflectivity and birds’ access to glass. incorporate louvers, awnings, sunshades, light shelves or other exterior shading/shielding devices to reduce reflection and give birds a visual indication of a barrier. Consider other highly patterned shading/shielding devices that will provide visual cues and encourage bird safety. interior window treatments can provide visual cues for birds and reduce both transparency and reflections. They also help reduce light trespass from buildings. See “Building Operations” page 26. design interior window treatments using light-colored solar reflective blinds or curtains. Partially open blinds during the day. Close curtains and blinds if evening lighting is utilized. for best results, consider photo-sensors, timers and other automatic controls to regulate shading devices, lighting and daylighting. L ee d Coordinate with Leed Credits eQ 8.1 and 8.2 daylight & Views ea 1 Optimize energy Performance WindoW AReA Windows constitute about 25-40 percent of the wall area of effectively designed daylit buildings, an area very similar to the windowed area in non-daylit buildings. 20 24 BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines b est PRAC ti C es F o R bi R d s AF et Y Lighting design Objective: Undertake strategies to reduce light trespass from buildings, particularly during migration seasons. REDUCING .ExTERIOR .BUILDING .AND .SITE .LIGHTING .has .been .proven .effective .at .reducing .nighttime .migratory .bird . collisions .and .mortality . .At .the .same .time, .such .measures .reduce .building .energy .costs .and .decrease .air .and .light .pollution . .These .guidelines . encourage .efficient .design .of .lighting .systems .as .well .as .operational .strategies .to .reduce .light .trespass .from .buildings, .particularly .during . migration .seasons . . ConsideR eXteRoR LiGht tResPAss PReFeRRed disCouRAGed Light pollution is largely a result of inefficient exterior lighting. eliminate light directed upwards by attaching cutoff shields to street- lights and external lights. Highlight building features without up-lighting. reduce the amount of light that spills outside areas where it is needed for safety and security. Maximize the useful light directed to targeted areas. eliminate the use of spotlights and searchlights during bird migration. did YOU KNOW? red lights that don’t flash are most attractive (and therefore deadly) to birds. instead, use flashing white or non-flashing blue or green lights.24 direct exterior lighting downwards and adhere to Lights Out Guidelines Light advertising from above to reduce the light projected skyward lighting diagrams courtesy of the City of toronto BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines 25 ConsideR inteRioR LiGht tResPAss Light trespass from within buildings can be reduced through design and operational changes. design lights to shut off using automatic controls, including photo- sensors, infrared and motion detectors. These devices generally pay for themselves in energy savings within one year. reduce the need for extensive overhead lighting. encourage the use of localized task lighting and shades. reduce perimeter lighting and/or draw shades wherever possible. PReFeRRed disCouRAGed Preferred lighting designs project light downward, reducing waste and light pollution. discouraged lighting designs cause spill light to be directed into the sky where it is not needed. L ee d WAsted LiGht Light pollution is largely the result of bad lighting design, which allows artificial light to shine outward and upward into the sky, where it’s not wanted, instead of focusing it downward, where it is. National Geographic, November 2008 Coordinate with Leed Credits SS 8.0 Light Pollution reduction eQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems: Lighting ea 1 Optimize energy Performance BiRd-sAFe Building guidelines 37 Products and innovations R esou RC es Translucent and decorative Glazing: 3Form (3-form.com) Bendheim (bendheim.com) Cabont nanogel/Aerogel (cabot-corp.com) goldray industries (goldrayindustries.com) kalwall (kalwall.com) Major industries (majorskylights.com) schott (us.schott.com) tg P/Pilkington Profilit (tgpamerica.com) viracon (viracon.com) decorative Ceramic fritting: goldray industries (goldrayindustries.com) Oldcastle glass (oldcastleglass.com) viracon (www.viracon.com) PPg industries (ppg.com) applied Window films and Spectrally Selective Glass: Arnold glas, Ornilux (glaswerke-arnold.de) Collidescape (fetchgraphics.com) solutia / CPFilms inc. 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Apr 2013 Ramsey County purchases 427 acres from federal government. Remediation begins. May 2013 City hires Kimley-Horn to assist with AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations & Policies. July 2013 Developer Panel and Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Sept 2013 TCAAP Open House –Solicitation of Community Preferencesppy Jan 2014 TCAAP Open House – Presentation of Draft Master Plan June 2014 City Council approves Master Plan Land Use Map. July 2014 City Council approves Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan. Aug 2014 City Council begins work on TCAAP Redevelopment Code. 22 2 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Public Meeting CommentsPublic Meeting Comments What people like about Arden Hills:What people like about Arden Hills: ••Unique, defined neighborhoodsUnique, defined neighborhoods ••Abundant parks and open spaceAbundant parks and open space ••Trail systemTrail system 33 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Public Meeting CommentsPublic Meeting Comments Wh l ld likWh l ld likWhat people would like to see What people would like to see at TCAAP:at TCAAP: ••WalkabilityWalkability ••Convenient retail and Convenient retail and entertainmententertainment ••Mix of housing productsMix of housing products 44 3 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Developer CommentsDeveloper Comments ••Lot sizes are getting smallerLot sizes are getting smaller••Lot sizes are getting smallerLot sizes are getting smaller ••SingleSingle--family market is strongfamily market is strong ••SingleSingle--family homes preferred by young familiesfamily homes preferred by young families ••EmptyEmpty--nester market is strongnester market is strong 55 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Developer CommentsDeveloper Comments ••MixedMixed--use not supported by marketuse not supported by marketMixedMixeduse not supported by marketuse not supported by market ••Gap between lease rates and construction costs Gap between lease rates and construction costs for multifor multi--familyfamily 66 4 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Developer CommentsDeveloper Comments ••Amenities are important for both residential Amenities are important for both residential pp and office developmentand office development ••Retail is becoming experienceRetail is becoming experience--basedbased ••Securing highSecuring high--quality jobs will take timequality jobs will take time 77 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Planning Commission CommentsPlanning Commission Comments All f fl ibili d i i i h d i f b ildiAll f fl ibili d i i i h d i f b ildi••Allow for flexibility and creativity in the design of buildings Allow for flexibility and creativity in the design of buildings and sites, especially for corporate office developments. and sites, especially for corporate office developments. ••Require pedestrianRequire pedestrian--oriented development in the Town oriented development in the Town Center neighborhood. Center neighborhood. ••Ensure adequate amount of public open space is set aside Ensure adequate amount of public open space is set aside in each residential neighborhood. in each residential neighborhood. ••Require developers to consider energy efficiency and Require developers to consider energy efficiency and sustainability in site and building design. sustainability in site and building design. ••Encourage the use of roof courtyards and green roofs as Encourage the use of roof courtyards and green roofs as private open space in multiprivate open space in multi--family developments. family developments. 88 5 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code PTRC CommentsPTRC Comments ••Specific recommendations on the type of athletic Specific recommendations on the type of athletic fields and amenities that should be included in fields and amenities that should be included in each of the neighborhood public parks. each of the neighborhood public parks. ••Discussed the need for interconnectivity Discussed the need for interconnectivity between neighborhoods, parks, and natural between neighborhoods, parks, and natural ft t h h h i t i l t kft t h h h i t i l t kfeatures through a comprehensive trail network. features through a comprehensive trail network. 99 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Ramsey County CommentsRamsey County Comments ••Over 50% of developable acreage designated Over 50% of developable acreage designated for commercial/industrial usefor commercial/industrial use ••Primary retail location shifted to west of Spine Primary retail location shifted to west of Spine RoadRoad ••City parks located away from highCity parks located away from high--value value commercial areascommercial areas 1010 6 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Energy Resilience Advisory Board CommentsEnergy Resilience Advisory Board Comments Appointed by JDA to develop Energy IntegrationAppointed by JDA to develop Energy Integration••Appointed by JDA to develop Energy Integration Appointed by JDA to develop Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework and Policy White Paper and Resiliency Framework and Policy White Paper for TCAAP. for TCAAP. ••Policy White Paper presented in November 2014. Policy White Paper presented in November 2014. Framework finalized in March 2015.Framework finalized in March 2015. Md i f i t i t t h T R C b d iiMd i f i t i t t h T R C b d ii••Modifications to the TRC based on energy vision Modifications to the TRC based on energy vision principles supported by ERAB. principles supported by ERAB. ••Provide flexibility to allow developers to incorporate Provide flexibility to allow developers to incorporate energy efficiencies and site and building design.energy efficiencies and site and building design. 1111 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code 1212 Land Use Plan June 2014 Regulating Plan May 2015 7 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Campus Commercial Supports range of commercial uses within a business park setting. Neighborhood 1 • Single-Family Residential • Density up to 2.5 units/acre 1313 Creek Neighborhood Neighborhood 2 • Single-Family Residential • Density 2.5 - 4 units/acre Neighborhood 3 • Single-Family Residential • Density 4 – 6.75 units/acre TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Town Center District Neighborhood Transition • Small & Medium Multi- Family Residential • Density 8 - 15 units/acre Retail Mixed-Use Retail-focused commercial zone Office Mixed Use Town Center District • Large Multi-Family Residential • Density up to 45 units/acre 1414 Office Mixed-Use Office-focused commercial zone 8 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Neighborhood 2 •S i ngle-Family Residential Hill Neighborhood Flex Office District Supports office, manufacturing, and research & development uses g y • Density 2.5 - 4 units/acre Neighborhood 3 • Single-Family Residential • Density 4 – 6.75 units/acre Neighborhood 3 • Single-Family Residential • Density 4 – 6.75 units/acre 1515 & development uses Retail Mixed-Use Neighborhood 4 • Small Multi-Family Residential • Density 4 - 8 units/acre TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code 1616 9 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code PedestrianPedestrian--friendly Scale and Designfriendly Scale and Design B ildi l t t t lB ildi l t t t l••Buildings close to street along Buildings close to street along pedestrian corridorspedestrian corridors ••Parking and service areas Parking and service areas screenedscreened ••Shaded sidewalks on every streetShaded sidewalks on every street 1717 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Landscaping and Open SpaceLandscaping and Open Space ••1010 ––40% permeable area40% permeable area10 10 40% permeable area40% permeable area ••SingleSingle--family landscaping requirementsfamily landscaping requirements ••Private common open spacePrivate common open space ••Public neighborhood parksPublic neighborhood parks 1818 10 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Building DesignBuilding Design ••HighHigh--quality exterior finishesquality exterior finishesHighHighquality exterior finishesquality exterior finishes ••Abundant windows on commercial buildingsAbundant windows on commercial buildings ••Façade variation including architectural Façade variation including architectural treatments, materials, and colortreatments, materials, and color 1919 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Gateway Design EnhancementsGateway Design Enhancements ••Architectural featuresArchitectural featuresArchitectural featuresArchitectural features ••Gateway monumentsGateway monuments ••Additional landscapingAdditional landscaping 2020 11 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Energy Efficiency and SustainabilityEnergy Efficiency and Sustainability ••ERAB goal of a resilient TCAAP redevelopmentERAB goal of a resilient TCAAP redevelopmentERAB goal of a resilient TCAAP redevelopment ERAB goal of a resilient TCAAP redevelopment incorporated within the Purpose and Intent section of the incorporated within the Purpose and Intent section of the TRC. TRC. ••Language added to Building Design Standards chapter to Language added to Building Design Standards chapter to encourage developers to use sustainable building design.encourage developers to use sustainable building design. ••Flexibility allowed for development projects that Flexibility allowed for development projects that demonstrate advanced energy resilience. demonstrate advanced energy resilience. ••Recommendation that transparency coverage for upper Recommendation that transparency coverage for upper floors of northern facades be limited to 40 percent. floors of northern facades be limited to 40 percent. ••High efficiency lighting for all public street lightingHigh efficiency lighting for all public street lighting required. required. 2121 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment What is the Comprehensive Plan?What is the Comprehensive Plan? ••Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that provides an overall vision for the City. provides an overall vision for the City. ••Sets priorities in key areas such as land use, Sets priorities in key areas such as land use, housing, transportation, and public facilities. housing, transportation, and public facilities. ••Policies are implemented through land use and Policies are implemented through land use and pgpg development regulations, the budgeting process, development regulations, the budgeting process, and community development programs. and community development programs. 2222 12 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Why Does the Plan Need to be Amended?Why Does the Plan Need to be Amended?yy ••Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan approved in Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan approved in September 2009. September 2009. ••Intent was to update preliminary vision for TCAAP Intent was to update preliminary vision for TCAAP redevelopment included in Comprehensive Plan redevelopment included in Comprehensive Plan once a final Master Plan was approved. once a final Master Plan was approved. pppp ••Required by State law.Required by State law. ••Metropolitan Council review process. Metropolitan Council review process. 2323 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 5 Chapter 5 –– TCAAP Property RedevelopmentTCAAP Property Redevelopment ••Overview of current master planning process for 427 Overview of current master planning process for 427 acre parcel purchased by Ramsey County. acre parcel purchased by Ramsey County. ••Status of environmental cleanup on TCAAP site. Status of environmental cleanup on TCAAP site. ••Expected construction schedule for public utilities and Expected construction schedule for public utilities and roadways and private development. roadways and private development. ••The TCAAP Land Ownership and User Status MapThe TCAAP Land Ownership and User Status MapThe TCAAP Land Ownership and User Status Map The TCAAP Land Ownership and User Status Map 2424 13 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 6 Chapter 6 –– Land UseLand Use ••Future land use classifications updated to include land Future land use classifications updated to include land use districts identified in the TCAAP Regulating Plan. use districts identified in the TCAAP Regulating Plan. ••Data on development capacity and net residential Data on development capacity and net residential density revised to reflect the forecasted number of density revised to reflect the forecasted number of residential units for the TCAAP redevelopment site. residential units for the TCAAP redevelopment site. 2525 Current Future Land Use Map Proposed Future Land Use Map (TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment) 2626 DRAFT 14 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 7 Chapter 7 –– HousingHousing ••Household forecast numbers updated to reflect current Household forecast numbers updated to reflect current Metropolitan Council regional forecasts for 2040.Metropolitan Council regional forecasts for 2040. ••Housing affordability within TCAAP. Housing affordability within TCAAP. ••Expected number of housing units and types of housing Expected number of housing units and types of housing products that will be accommodated on TCAAP. products that will be accommodated on TCAAP. 2727 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 9 Chapter 9 –– Parks and RecreationParks and Recreation ••Proposed trail improvements and required public parks Proposed trail improvements and required public parks and open spaces for the TCAAP redevelopment as and open spaces for the TCAAP redevelopment as shown in the Master Plan. shown in the Master Plan. ••Updates to the Regional Park and Recreation System Updates to the Regional Park and Recreation System section based on the section based on the Rice Rice Creek North Regional Creek North Regional Trail.Trail. 2828 15 2929 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 11 Chapter 11 –– TransportationTransportation ••Summary of transportation analysis completed as part of Summary of transportation analysis completed as part of the TCAAP Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR).the TCAAP Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). ••Addition of road improvements associated with TCAAP Addition of road improvements associated with TCAAP redevelopment in Future Transportation System Plan. redevelopment in Future Transportation System Plan. ••Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) opportunities for TCAAP. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) opportunities for TCAAP. 3030 16 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Chapter 13 Chapter 13 –– Public UtilitiesPublic Utilities ••Updates to longUpdates to long--term plans for public facilities, services, term plans for public facilities, services, and infrastructure to incorporate recommendations and infrastructure to incorporate recommendations included in the AUAR. included in the AUAR. ••Proposed regional stormwater water management plan Proposed regional stormwater water management plan for the TCAAP redevelopment. for the TCAAP redevelopment. 3131 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Appendix E Appendix E –– Sanitary Sewer PlanSanitary Sewer Plan ••Discusses the existing and future sanitary sewer plan for Discusses the existing and future sanitary sewer plan for the City. the City. ••Updates include changes to the intercommunity Updates include changes to the intercommunity services, sewer volume forecast, sanitary sewer service services, sewer volume forecast, sanitary sewer service districts, and projected sewage flows.districts, and projected sewage flows. 3232 17 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Appendix H Appendix H –– Zoning District RegulationsZoning District Regulations ••Outlines all zoning districts within City and includes Outlines all zoning districts within City and includes official Zoning Map and excerpts from the Zoning Code. official Zoning Map and excerpts from the Zoning Code. ••Updated to include the new zoning districts included in Updated to include the new zoning districts included in the TCAAP Regulating Plan. the TCAAP Regulating Plan. 3333 Current Zoning Map Proposed Zoning Map (TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment) 3434 DRAFT 18 Approval Schedule TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Schedule May 26 Preliminary Council approval of TRC June 3 Planning Commission discussion of CPA June 8 & 15 City Council discussion of CPA June 17 Special Planning Commission Work Session to discuss the CPA, Rezoning, and TRC July 8 Planning Commission Public Hearing for CPA, Ri d T R C 3535 Rezoning, and TRC July 13 City Council to consider approval of the CPA, Rezoning, and TRC Nov 2015 Met Council approval of CPA Construction Schedule TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment 2015 Demolition and remediation complete 2016 Construction of Spine Road and trunk utilities 2017 Private development begins 3636 19 Th Pl i C i i i thi d h ld bliTh Pl i C i i i thi d h ld bli TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment The Planning Commission review this case and held a public The Planning Commission review this case and held a public hearing at their July 8, 2015, meeting and unanimously recommends hearing at their July 8, 2015, meeting and unanimously recommends approval of Planning Case 15approval of Planning Case 15--015 for a Comprehensive Plan 015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 13, 2015, Report to the City Council, with the public hearing the July 13, 2015, Report to the City Council, with the public hearing comments forwarded to the City Council for consideration.comments forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The public hearing comments that were presented to the Planning The public hearing comments that were presented to the Planning Commission during the July 8Commission during the July 8thth meeting have been summarized meeting have been summarized under the Public Hearing Comments section of the City Council under the Public Hearing Comments section of the City Council memo. Written comments have been provided in Attachment M. memo. Written comments have been provided in Attachment M. 3737 TCAAP Redevelopment CodeTCAAP Redevelopment Code Comprehensive Plan AmendmentComprehensive Plan Amendment Requested ActionRequested Action Consider approval of Planning Case 15Consider approval of Planning Case 15--015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code based on the finding of fact as presented in the July 13 2015 Report to theZoning Code based on the finding of fact as presented in the July 13 2015 Report to theZoning Code, based on the finding of fact, as presented in the July 13, 2015, Report to the Zoning Code, based on the finding of fact, as presented in the July 13, 2015, Report to the City Council.City Council. 1.1.Motion to approve Resolution 2015Motion to approve Resolution 2015--037 for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4/5 vote 037 for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4/5 vote required).required). 2.2.Motion to approve Ordinance 2015Motion to approve Ordinance 2015--006 to rezone the 427 acre TCAAP property (4/5 vote 006 to rezone the 427 acre TCAAP property (4/5 vote required)required) 3.3.Motion to approve Ordinance 2015Motion to approve Ordinance 2015--007 to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) 007 to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code (3/5 vote required)as Section 1380 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code (3/5 vote required) 4.4.Motion to approve publishing a summary of ordinance 2015Motion to approve publishing a summary of ordinance 2015--006 and Ordinance 2015006 and Ordinance 2015--007 007 (4/5 Vote required)(4/5 Vote required) 3838 From:Andy Holewa To:Ryan Streff Subject:TRC Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2015 3:12:18 PM Ryan, I believe the following should be paragraph e.) of section 1.2 of the TRC: TCAAP (Rice Creek Commons) will be a vibrant development that leverages long-term energy conservation and resilience to attract investment and partnership, and achieves sustainable benefits for Arden Hills and the surrounding community. I also believe that the Energy Frame work adopted by the JDA should be an appendix to the TRC. Andy 1 TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS (RCC) – TRC, CPA HEARING July 8, 2015 From: Lyle R. Salmela, REM, - 1480 Arden Vista Court, Arden Hills, MN 55112 This responds to the final public hearing for the Arden Hills TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA). The goal as stated in the TRC is 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” My comments are focused on that goal. TRC Comments and Recommendations Section 7.2 – Pages 73, 74 Building Orientation and Entrance Sections a, b, c, d, concern commercial orientation with no mention of residential orientation. These sections, a, b, c, and d, should be designated as: Commercial Orientation. Section d. iii. Add underlined qualifications: Prominent three-dimensional, vertical features such as belfries, chimneys, clock towers, domes, spires, steeples, towers, or turrets, should be added if they provide an economic, heating, ventilation, air conditioning or daylighting benefit to the structure. Section e. should be added as follows: Residential building orientation to south, east or west increases solar gain, daylighting, natural ventilation and energy savings. This shall be considered in all residential building design. Orientation is 100% effective for south facing lots, 50% effective for east and west facing lots. I know this has value because I have lived in a south exposure, passive design house for 28 years. This is in agreement with an architect who has won over 50 state and national American Institute of Architects (AIA) awards. It is also a major recommendation of Andres Duany (see on internet) who is a leading designer of over 300 urban planning projects around the world. This is also supported by section 4.3.2 of the TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF). Major developers along with the builder and land owner should have some input into final street layout if they plan to design for sustainable energy design and orientation. 2 Section 7.3 – Page 77 Façade Composition (b) (ii), Delete crossed out wording: Attached townhouse facades shall have variation in architectural features and paint/siding between adjacent units. (b) (iv), Delete crossed out wording: No home shall have the same design or style, or painting/siding as the homes immediately adjacent or across the street. 1. Roofing materials visible from any public right-of-way shall vary materials in each design. 3. In an effort to decrease monotony of design, changing the paint color or material type will not be considered a different design or style. The crossed out wording is confusing. One house could have oil based paint and the next latex and still qualify. We all want quality construction. The variation of paint, siding or materials does not assure quality, maybe even the opposite. The quality of materials and good architectural design provide quality. Jackson Meadows at Marine on the St. Croix received the highest national urban design award by the AIA and has all white houses and standing steel metal roofs. This was chosen by their City Council. Several people have told me that they wish a part or sub-development of RCC could have a housing development similar to Jackson Meadows. Changing the roofing materials from tile, asphalt, metal, or flat from one unit to the next would substantially raise building construction cost and not sustainable cost effective or add to architectural quality. The same is true with changing the building materials and colors between attached multi-unit residential units. See attachments for examples. Section 7.6 Page 80, Gateway Overlay District – Add underlined qualifications: (a) (i) Corner buildings located at a street intersection must may incorporate a distinctive architectural feature as part of the building such as a tower, cupola, turret, or rotunda, and should be added if they provide an economic, heating, ventilating, air conditioning or daylighting benefit to the structure, (see Section 6.1 (b)(ii) for specifications and restrictions). Section 10.8 – Utilities The JDA, City and County have approved the TCAAP/RCC Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF) for the implementation of an Energy Sustainable Community. The EIRF should be noted as the potential energy framework for the TCAAP/RCC project and added as an appendix to the TRC. 3 Page 110 Palette of Open Space Types (b) Green Standards – page 112 and (g) Multi-use Trail Standards – page 117 The water open space acreage should be considered as a major landscaping and open space asset to the entire RCC development. There is no mention that this greatly enhances the open space. That along with the 200+ County acres and east trail should make RCC a Green Step Community and help qualify for a LEED – New Development (ND) Community. See examples of how to incorporate that land into the overall open space on pages 112 and 117. Also see LEED-ND checklist – as attachment 5. Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) Chapter 12 – Environmental Conservation and Sustainability I helped rewrite Chapter 12 from 1 to 6 pages in 2008. I recommend that Chapter 12 be included in the amendments for the following reasons: Section 12.2 of Chapter 12 references TCAAP as an environmental asset of Arden Hills. The JDA, City and County have approved a TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF) for the implementation of a TCAAP/RCC “Energy Sustainable Community”. The EIRF should be noted in section 12.2 of the CPA and made an attachment of Chapter 12 for submission into the record. Other aspects of Chapter 12 and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) that are applicable to TCAAP/RCC and the CPA are: • Surface rainwater management, permeability/infiltration, wetlands • Transportation, air emissions, recycling, waste control • Sustainable community - mixed-use, mixed-housing, compact, walkable, retail, work, play • Collaboration with County, AHATS, surrounding communities • Forestation, landscaping, County 200+ acres, trails, open space, potentials • Brownfield restoration to residential standards All of these aspects are planned for TCAAP/RCC and should be referenced. In 2009 I helped prepare and presented to the council and staff a LEED New Development (ND) analysis and TCAAP/RCC came out with a LEED-ND Gold rating. The attached LEED- ND checklist should be included as a reference to Chapter 12 that shows the potential to reach that rating. No 5 attachment. 4 Attachments: 1. Shows a multi-unit residential structure with a variation of paint/siding and vertical features as proposed in Section 7.3 (b), (iv). This only adds to construction, maintenance and operating costs. It doesn’t add to quality of the building or meet our economically sustainable and architectural quality goals. 2. This shows LEED registered attached townhouses of the same color but with a variation in architectural features, the same roofs and variation from units adjacent to it. A variation in color or siding is not necessary for high quality architecture. 3. This shows pictures of Jackson Meadows that was chosen by the Marine on the St. Croix City Council to look like it had always been a part of the community. This shows that each residence has a different design but with similar style of 24 foot wide, white wood siding, standing seam metal roofs and extensive solar gain and daylighting. This development was awarded the AIA highest national design award. 4. This shows a 2014 AIA Minnesota Honor Award multifamily housing unit in Minneapolis in contrast to attachment 1. Another example of where a variation in color or siding is not necessary in high quality architecture, as shown in the March/April 2015 Architecture MN Magazine. 5. LEED-ND (New Development) checklist. 182485v2 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-006 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE, ZONING CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 13, Section 1315.01, Zoning Map, of the City Code shall hereby be amended to reflect the zoning district designations as shown for the area legally described in Attachment A, commonly referred to as the TCAAP or Rice Creek Commons property. SECTION 2 . This Ordinance shall be effective immediately following Metropolitan Council authorization to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan as proposed by Resolution No. 2015-037. PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of July, 2015, by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS By _______________________________ David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Amy Dietl, City Clerk Published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin on July 22, 2015. 182485v2 ATTACHMENT A 182488v2 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-007 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE, ZONING CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 13, Zoning Code, of the Arden Hills Code, is hereby amended by adding Section 1380, TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). SECTION 2. The TRC shall control development in the area legally described in Attachment A and shown on the City Zoning Map. SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall be effective immediately following Metropolitan Council authorization to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan as proposed by Resolution No. 2015-037. PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of July, 2015, by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS By __________________________________ David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Amy Dietl, City Clerk Published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin on July 22, 2015. 182488v2 ATTACHMENT A CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-037 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO T HE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TCAAP PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan was officially approved in September of 2009; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to rezone the approximately 427 acre portion of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property owned by Ramsey County and to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) on July 13, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and related approvals would change the land use designations on the TCAAP property from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Neighborhood Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Town Center, Campus Commercial, Retail Mixed-Use, Office Mixed-Use, Flex Office, Public and Institutional, Utility, and Parks and Open Space; and WHEREAS, the City’s Future Land Use Map would be amended to re-designate the property to reflect the changes in land use classifications; and WHEREAS, the chapters and appendixes that pertain to this amendment would be updated to ensure compatibility with the TCAAP Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the TCAAP property are approved subject to review by the Metropolitan Council pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §473.864: ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 13th DAY OF JULY, 2015. ____________________________________ ATTEST: David Grant, Mayor __________________________________________ Amy Dietl, City Clerk 182498 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2015-006 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2015-007 ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 13, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE, ZONING CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on July 13, 2015, Ordinances No. 2015-006 and 2015-007 were adopted by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of the Ordinances, the following summary of each ordinance has been prepared for publication. Ordinance No. 2015-006 amends the Zoning Map to reflect zoning district designations for the approximately 427 acre portion of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) now owned by Ramsey County, and commonly referred to as the Rice Creek Commons Property. Ordinance No. 2015-007 adds a new section (Section 1380) to the Arden Hills City Code, adopting regulations that will control development of the Rice Creek Commons Property. Printed copies of each ordinance in its entirety are available for inspection by any person during the City’s regular office hours and are posted on the City’s website. APPROVED for publication by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, this _____ day of July, 2015. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS By __________________________________ David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Amy Dietl, City Clerk City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 1 of 7 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 8 , 2015 PC Agenda Item 3.B TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #15-015 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA), Rezoning, and approval of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) Requested Action Consider approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission. Background Since April 2013, the City has been working on a Master Plan for the 427 acre TCAAP parcel purchased by Ramsey County. The Master Plan is comprised of three components: the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan, the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), and the Regulating Plan. The AUAR was approved by the City Council in the summer of 2014, and preliminary approval was given to the TRC and Regulating Plan on May 26, 2015. Together, these documents represent the community’s long-term vision for the TCAAP redevelopment site. In order to formally adopt the TCAAP Master Plan within the City’s governing documents, the following items included in Planning Case 15-015 require approval: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reflect the policies and goals included in the separate components of the TCAAP Master Plan. • Rezoning of the 427 acre TCAAP parcel based on the zoning designations included in the Regulating Plan Map. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 2 of 7 • Zoning Code Amendment to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code as Section 1380 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code. Comprehensive Plan Amendment The Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that reflects the City’s value system and creates a framework for the future by providing an overall vision for the City. As a guiding tool, the Plan provides a system for measuring progress and direction for setting priorities in key areas critical to the efficient functioning of a community, such as land use, housing, transportation, and public facilities. The Comprehensive Plan is implemented through land use and development regulations, the budgeting process, and community and economic development programs. The Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan was officially approved in September 2009. While the Plan was being prepared, the City was also engaged in a community planning process to better define how the surplus land on the TCAAP property should be redeveloped. Since a final plan was not approved at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the Plan only included an overall vision for the redevelopment and preliminary elements of the potential reuse plan. The intent was for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan once a final TCAAP redevelopment plan was approved so that any required data, such as future land use designations, housing densities, transportation infrastructure, and parks and open space resources, could be included in the relevant chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, a change in land use designation from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Neighborhood Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Town Center, Campus Commercial, Retail Mixed-Use, Office Mixed-Use, Flex Office, Public and Institutional, Utility, and Parks and Open Space is being proposed. In order to proceed with these changes, the City’s Future Land Use Map would be amended to re-designate the property to reflect the changes in land use classifications. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment also includes updates to the following chapters and appendixes within the Comprehensive Plan to ensure compatibility with the TCAAP Master Plan: Chapter 5 – TCAAP Redevelopment (Attachment B) Chapter 5 provides a history of the former TCAAP site, the decommissioning process, and the transfer of federal land for redevelopment purposes. This chapter has been updated to provide an overview of the current master planning process, the status of the environmental remediation being undertaken on the site, and the expected construction schedule for public utilities and roadways and private development Chapter 6 – Land Use (Attachment C) Chapter 6 outlines the City’s policies regarding land use. This chapter evaluates existing land uses and sets a vision for how the community should change over time. The Future Land Use Map and land use classifications have been updated to include the land use districts identified in City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 3 of 7 the TRC. The section on development capacity and net residential density has also be revised to reflect the forecasted number of residential acreage and units for the TCAAP site. Chapter 7 – Housing (Attachment D) Chapter 7 provides information on the City’s current housing stock, existing housing issues, such as diversity and affordability, and projected future housing needs. This chapter has been updated to included information on the projected household forecast numbers for the City based on the Metropolitan Council’s regional forecast for 2040, and the expected number of housing units and different types of housing products that will be accommodated on TCAAP. Chapter 9 – Parks and Recreation (Attachment E) Chapter 9 discusses the existing regional and local park and recreation system and the proposed upgrades to the City’s parks and pathways. This chapter has been updated to include the proposed trail improvements and required public parks and open spaces for the TCAAP redevelopment. Updates were also made based on the approved 2013 Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan Amendment. Chapter 11 – Transportation (Attachment F) Chapter 11 evaluates the City’s existing transportation system, looking at issues such as traffic volumes and capacity, relevant transportation studies, and multimodal transportation. The chapter also proposes a future transportation system plan. A detailed traffic study was completed as part of the TCAAP AUAR and a summary of this study has been included in Chapter 11. Road construction and improvements to be completed in conjunction with the TCAAP redevelopment have been incorporated into the future transportation system plan. The multimodal transportation section has been updated to include the Metropolitan Council’s current consideration of extending the A-line BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route to TCAAP. Chapter 13 – Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure (Attachment G) Chapter 13 summarizes the separate management plans the City has in place for water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. The public facilities management plans have been updated as needed to include the recommendations from the approved AUAR. This chapter includes an overview of the proposed regional stormwater management plan for the TCAAP development. Appendix E – Sanitary Sewer Plan (Attachment H) Appendix E discusses the existing and future sanitary sewer plans for the City. This appendix outlines the existing sanitary sewer system, intercommunity services, sewer volume forecast, sanitary sewer service districts, projected sewage flows, individual sewage treatment systems, infiltration/inflow, and the proposed capital improvement program to complete the sewer improvements. Appendix H – Zoning District Regulations (Attachment I) Appendix H in the Comprehensive Plan outlines all zoning districts within the City. In order to update the Comprehensive Plan the new zoning districts proposed in the TRC have been included in Appendix H. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 4 of 7 It should be noted that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) will be contingent on final approval from the Metropolitan Council. In this case, the Metropolitan Council will make the final determination on the CPA, though they provide great deference to the City as long as the proposed land use change does not have a negative impact on a regional system (i.e. transportation, sanitary sewer, and regional parks). The designated review period for CPA applications is 60 days. Once the Metropolitan Council completes their review, they will notify the City of their decision. The City must also allow adjacent governments, affected special districts, and affected school districts up to 60 days to review the proposed amendment. This waiting period allows interested agencies to review and comment on the amendment before the Metropolitan Council review. Given these requirements, the City expects to receive the final determination from the Metropolitan Council for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in November of 2015. TCAAP Property Rezoning The second component of Planning Case 15-015 is the rezoning of the 427 acre TCAAP parcel, based on the Regulating Plan (Attachment K) that has been included in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). The zoning districts depicted on the Regulating Plan for different areas within the TCAAP site will be incorporated within the City’s official Zoning Map. While the Comprehensive Plan Amendment will lay out the proposed future land uses for the TCAAP property, the revised Zoning Map will identify the specific zoning districts through which the land uses and goals for the TCAAP redevelopment will be implemented. The City is proposing rezoning the property from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Campus Commercial, Civic/Open Space, Flex Office, Retail Mixed Use, NR-1 Residential, NR- 2 Residential, NR-3 Residential, NR-4 Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Office Mixed Use, Open Space, Town Center, and Water Infrastructure. The proposed rezoning of the TCAAP property is consistent with the land use designations for the site as identified in the proposed Future Land Use Map. TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) The TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) establishes the development and design regulations for the 427 acre TCAAP property owned by Ramsey County (Attachment J). This document will implement the community’s goals and visions for the redevelopment site as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The regulations contained within the TRC are meant to promote functional and attractive development through the use of recognized community design principles. While the TRC prescribes a higher level in detail in building design and form, the code also allows property owners and developers greater flexibility in land use and development parameters. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 5 of 7 The proposed Zoning Code Amendment in Planning Case 15-015 would adopt the entirety of the TRC as the new Section 1380 in the Arden Hills Zoning Code. Similar to the City’s Shoreland Regulations (Section 1330) or Flood Plain Regulations (Section 1335), the TRC will apply to a specific geographic area within the City and it is therefore appropriate to include the regulations within their own section of the Zoning Code. For all properties within the TCAAP Regulating Plan area, the standards in the TRC will supersede the regulatory requirements under the Arden Hills Zoning Code (Chapter 13), Sign Code (Chapter 12), and Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 11). However, in certain sections of the TRC the standards within the Arden Hills City Code are adopted by reference as the standards for development within TCAAP as well. Development standards that are not specifically addressed in the TRC will still be governed by the Arden Hills City Code to the extent they are not in conflict with the TRC. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) meet the City’s vision for the area or if these changes would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the following eight (8) findings of fact for this proposal: General Findings: 1. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to 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. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan 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. 3. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. 4. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse, and stable housing supply for all members of the community. 5. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in the City. 6. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to create a comprehensive, maintained, and interconnected system of parks, pathways, and City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 6 of 7 open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. 7. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to preserve, protect, and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. 8. The proposed TRC implements the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission. Proposed Motion Language 1. Recommend Approval as Presented: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15- 015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission. 2. Recommend Approval with additional comments: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission, with the following Public Hearing comments to be forwarded to the City Council. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, based on the following findings of fact….. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Public Notice Notice of the public hearing was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin on June 24, 2015, and mailed to all properties within 1,000 feet of the subject property. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-015 - TCAAP CPA & TRC\Memos_Reports Page 7 of 7 Public Comments Staff has received written comments from Andy Holewa (4480 Pleasant Drive, Arden Hills) requesting that additional language regarding energy sustainability and the Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF) be added to the TRC. Mr. Holewa also stated that additional park space should be added to the Plan to adequately support the expected population in the town neighborhood. The City has also received comments from Lyle Salmela (1480 Arden Vista Court, Arden Hills) in regards to building design standards, utilities, and the Palette of Open Space Types in the TRC along with a recommend change to Chapter 12 of the City Comprehensive Plan. Please see Attachment M for additional information on these public comments. Ramsey County Commissioner Jim McDonough addressed the City Council on the TCAAP Redevelopment Code and the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment during the regular City Council meeting on June 29, 2015. Commissioner McDonough provided the City Council with a letter outlining concerns expressed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. A copy of this letter is included in Attachment M. Attachments A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittal Form B. Chapter 5 (TCAAP) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment C. Chapter 6 (Land Use) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment D. Chapter 7 (Housing) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment E. Chapter 9 (Parks) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment F. Chapter 11 (Transportation) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment G. Chapter 13 (Infrastructure) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment H. Appendix E (Sanitary Sewer Plan) Redlined – Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment I. Appendix H (Zoning) Redlined - Draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment J. TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) – Preliminarily Approved 5-26-15 K. Regulating Plan Map L. Draft Presentation Slides M. Public Comments Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 6:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 15-015; Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA), Rezoning, and Approval of TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) – City of Arden Hills – Public Hearing Mike Lamb, Kimley-Horn, discussed the work Kimley-Horn has completed to assist the City with developing the TCAAP Master Plan. He explained how public comments were used to assist in shaping and defining the Master Plan and the TRC. He then reviewed the comments received from both the public and developers. He provided comment on the length of time it would take to develop the TCAAP site to a high quality standard. Mr. Lamb stated that the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee had recommended the types of athletic fields and amenities that should be included within the neighborhood parks and also that these parks should be connected through a comprehensive trail network. He then discussed the goals of Ramsey County for the TCAAP site. He appreciated the work of the City Planning Commission and the Energy Resilience Advisory Board (ERAB) and noted how their efforts had been incorporated into the TRC. Associate Planner Bachler provided comment on the TCAAP Regulating Plan and the proposed overall density in detail with the Commission. He then discussed the landscaping and open space requirements. Staff then commented on building design requirements and the gateway design enhancements. The recommendations made by ERAB regarding energy efficiency and sustainability were reviewed. He discussed the unique characteristics of the TRC noting that it focused on the physical form of development as the organizing principle of code. He explained that the TRC addressed the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. It was noted that the TRC offered greater flexibility in land use and development parameters than typical zoning codes. City Planner Streff indicated that the Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that reflects the City’s value system and creates a framework for the future by providing an overall vision for the City. As a guiding tool, the Plan provides a system for measuring progress and direction for setting priorities in key areas critical to the efficient functioning of a community, such as land use, housing, transportation, and public facilities. The Comprehensive Plan is implemented Attachment S ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 2 through land use and development regulations, the budgeting process, and community and economic development programs. City Planner Streff explained that the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan was officially approved in September 2009. While the Plan was being prepared, the City was also engaged in a community planning process to better define how the surplus land on the TCAAP property should be redeveloped. Since a final plan was not approved at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted, the Plan only included an overall vision for the redevelopment and preliminary elements of the potential reuse plan. The intent was for the City to amend the Comprehensive Plan once a final TCAAP redevelopment plan was approved so that any required data, such as future land use designations, housing densities, transportation infrastructure, and parks and open space resources, could be included in the relevant chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Streff commented that as part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, a change in land use designation from Mixed Business and Mixed Residential to Neighborhood Residential, Neighborhood Transition, Town Center, Campus Commercial, Retail Mixed-Use, Office Mixed-Use, Flex Office, Public and Institutional, Utility, and Parks and Open Space is being proposed. In order to proceed with these changes, the City’s Future Land Use Map would be amended to re-designate the property to reflect the changes in land use classifications. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment also includes updates to the following chapters and appendixes within the Comprehensive Plan to ensure compatibility with the TCAAP Master Plan: Chapter 5 provides a history of the former TCAAP site, the decommissioning process, and the transfer of federal land for redevelopment purposes. This chapter has been updated to provide an overview of the current master planning process, the status of the environmental remediation being undertaken on the site, and the expected construction schedule for public utilities and roadways and private development Chapter 6 outlines the City’s policies regarding land use. This chapter evaluates existing land uses and sets a vision for how the community should change over time. The Future Land Use Map and land use classifications have been updated to include the land use districts identified in the TRC. The section on development capacity and net residential density has also be revised to reflect the forecasted number of residential acreage and units for the TCAAP site. Chapter 7 provides information on the City’s current housing stock, existing housing issues, such as diversity and affordability, and projected future housing needs. This chapter has been updated to included information on the projected household forecast numbers for the City based on the Metropolitan Council’s regional forecast for 2040, and the expected number of housing units and different types of housing products that will be accommodated on TCAAP. Chapter 9 discusses the existing regional and local park and recreation system and the proposed upgrades to the City’s parks and pathways. This chapter has been updated to include the proposed trail improvements and required public parks and open spaces for the TCAAP redevelopment. Updates were also made based on the approved 2013 Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor Master Plan. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 3 Chapter 11 evaluates the City’s existing transportation system, looking at issues such as traffic volumes and capacity, relevant transportation studies, and multimodal transportation. The chapter also proposes a future transportation system plan. A detailed traffic study was completed as part of the TCAAP AUAR and a summary of this study has been included in Chapter 11. Road construction and improvements to be completed in conjunction with the TCAAP redevelopment have been incorporated into the future transportation system plan. The multimodal transportation section has been updated to include the Metropolitan Council’s current consideration of extending the A-line BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) route to TCAAP. Chapter 13 summarizes the separate management plans the City has in place for water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater. The public facilities management plans have been updated as needed to include the recommendations from the approved AUAR. This chapter includes an overview of the proposed regional stormwater management plan for the TCAAP development. Appendix E discusses the existing and future sanitary sewer plans for the City. This appendix outlines the existing sanitary sewer system, intercommunity services, sewer volume forecast, sanitary sewer service districts, projected sewage flows, individual sewage treatment systems, infiltration/inflow, and the proposed capital improvement program to complete the sewer improvements. Appendix H in the Comprehensive Plan outlines all zoning districts within the City. In order to update the Comprehensive Plan the new zoning districts proposed in the TRC have been included in Appendix H. City Planner Streff noted that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) will be contingent on final approval from the Metropolitan Council. In this case, the Metropolitan Council will make the final determination on the CPA, though they provide great deference to the City as long as the proposed land use change does not have a negative impact on a regional system (i.e. transportation, sanitary sewer, and regional parks). The designated review period for CPA applications is 60 days. Once the Metropolitan Council completes their review, they will notify the City of their decision. City Planner Streff stated the City must also allow adjacent governments, affected special districts, and affected school districts up to 60 days to review the proposed amendment. This waiting period allows interested agencies to review and comment on the amendment before the Metropolitan Council review. Given these requirements, the City expects to receive the final determination from the Metropolitan Council for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in November of 2015. City Planner Streff reported that in order to formally adopt the TCAAP Master Plan within the City’s governing documents, the following items included in Planning Case 15-015 require approval: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reflect the policies and goals included in the separate components of the TCAAP Master Plan. • Rezoning of the 427-acre TCAAP parcel based on the zoning designations included in the Regulating Plan Map. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 4 • Zoning Code Amendment to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code as Section 1380 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code. City Planner Streff explained that the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) meet the City’s vision for the area or if these changes would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the following eight (8) findings of fact for this proposal: General Findings: 1. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to 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. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan 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. 3. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. 4. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse, and stable housing supply for all members of the community. 5. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in the City. 6. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to 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. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to preserve, protect, and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. 8. The proposed TRC implements the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and vibrant TCAAP development. City Planner Streff stated that staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 2. Recommend Approval with Additional Comments. 3. Recommend Denial. 4. Table. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 5 Vice Chair Hames opened the floor to Commissioner comments. There were no comments or questions from the Commission. Vice Chair Hames opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Vice Chair Hames invited anyone for or against the request to come forward and make comment. Ramsey County Commissioner Jim McDonough, 815 Montana Avenue, St. Paul, discussed the County’s thoughts on TCAAP. He looked forward to seeing the TCAAP site dramatically improved in the near future. He had some concern with the City’s proposed density and encouraged the Planning Commission to consider increasing flexibility in the TRC to allow for 1,700 units. It was the County Board’s feelings that the increased flexibility in density would attract national developers. He explained that the A-Line BRT was not proposed to extend to the TCAAP property at this time; however, the Metropolitan Council is considering this extension. He stated he would continue to work on this issue with the Metropolitan Council. Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough discussed the importance of private development. He stated that he was a strong supporter of creating 4,000 jobs on the TCAAP site. This will be accomplished through long-term investment. He provided comment on the strength of Minnesota’s work force. He appreciated the joint work that has been done by the City and County to date. It was his hope that the City and the County could move forward together with a strong shared vision for TCAAP. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned what type of additional housing units the County wanted to see on the TCAAP site in order to reach 1,700 units. Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough wanted to see additional life-cycle housing, work force housing and affordable housing on TCAAP. He did not have a recommendation as to which type of housing should be added, but wanted to see a wide range of housing types. Commissioner Holewa asked if 1,700 units were needed for the Metropolitan Council to extend the A-Line BRT route to TCAAP. Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough stated this density would get the TCAAP site closer to the Metropolitan Council’s minimum requirements. Commissioner Holewa inquired what the County Commissioner wanted from the Planning Commission. Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough encouraged the Planning Commission to increase the density on TCAAP in order to increase the flexibility for future development. Vice Chair Hames noted that the Planning Commission was a recommending body only and indicated that the final decision would rest with the City Council. Commissioner Bartel asked how the County arrived at the 1,700 number. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 6 Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough reported that the AUAR prescribed this number and the transit piece was another factor. He provided further comment on how a strong work force, increased density, and transit were interconnected. Jim Ostlund, 1576 Royal Hills Drive, noted that he lived less than 1/3 of a mile away from TCAAP. He supported the increased density as recommended by Ramsey County. He indicated that he volunteered on ERAB and believed that additional density would improve the economics of the TCAAP development. Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, believed the goal for TCAAP was to develop mixed land uses that were sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable, and a benefit to the community. He provided the Commission with a handout and suggested that building orientation only apply to commercial buildings. He reviewed several language changes within the TRC that addressed building orientation, building materials and encouraged energy efficiency. He believed that water should be considered Open Space as it was an asset to the TCAAP site. Mr. Salmela suggested that Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan, which addresses Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, should be updated as part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He explained he assisted in rewriting this Chapter in 2008. He believed that TCAAP should be mentioned in Section 12.2 along with the ERIF. He provided further comment on the LEED certified building variability proposed within TCAAP. It was his opinion that Jackson Meadows was a great development for the City to style TCAAP after. It was his hope to that TCAAP would have high quality architectural design. There being no additional comment Vice Chair Hames closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Commissioner Bartel asked how many acres on TCAAP would be developed for residential housing units. Associate Planner Bachler stated that 151 acres were zoned for residential uses. Commissioner Bartel indicated that with 1,431 proposed units on 151 acres this created a density of approximately 9+ units per acre. He asked how this compared with the remainder of Arden Hills. Associate Planner Bachler reported that staff had looked at several neighborhoods in Arden Hills and that the average gross density ranged from 1.75 to 3 units per acre. Commissioner Bartel summarized that the proposed density on TCAAP was three times higher than the density of all other Arden Hills neighborhoods. He inquired what research the City had done to come up with the proposed 1,431 units. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the City Council met with multi-family and single family residential developers while drafting the TRC. He stated that the feedback from the development community influenced the residential density ranges included in the TRC. Commissioner Bartel questioned what the potential negative impact would be to increase the density from 1,431 to 1,700 units. He asked why the Council had put a cap on the density. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 7 Associate Planner Bachler noted that the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) completed for TCAAP reviewed two development scenarios: the Zoning Scenario, which included up to 1,500 residential units, and the Maximum Development Scenario, which included up to 2,500 residential units. The AUAR proposed infrastructure improvements to serve the needs of either scenario. He indicated that the total number of 1,431 units was based on the maximum density allowed in each residential zoning district. Commissioner Holewa understood that density was one of the most discussed issues by the City Council. He stated that a few Councilmembers wanted less density, while others wanted more and 1,431 units was the compromise. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned how the City would adjust the density in the future if a master developer wanted to build 1,700 units on TCAAP. City Planner Streff commented that if a developer wanted to increase the density beyond 1,431 units, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) would be required in order to support the developer’s proposed development. He stated that this CPA would be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, City Council, and the Metropolitan Council. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if the 1,700 units was necessary for BRT. City Planner Streff stated the Metropolitan Council was having a conversation to see if it was feasible to extend the A-Line to TCAAP. He reported that staff was unaware of the number of units needed to secure the extension of this line. Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough commented that 1,700 units was not the focus of Metropolitan Council. However, there were a certain number of units that the Metropolitan Council was interested in seeing before they would invest in infrastructure within TCAAP. He encouraged the City to consider 1,700 units as this would make the development more competitive to receive additional transit lines when compared to other developments in the metro area. Commissioner Bartel questioned how long it would take to amend the Comprehensive Plan to allow a developer to construct 1,700 units. City Planner Streff stated this was a lengthy process and estimated that this would take at least 120 days given the Metropolitan Council review process. Vice Chair Hames indicated the recommendation was to approve the document as presented by staff. She believed that the research that went into the document and the proposed density levels should stand. She again reviewed the density levels for the remainder of Arden Hills. Commissioner Bartel appreciated the comments that were voiced this evening, but he supported the density levels as recommended by staff and the City Council. Commissioner Holewa suggested that Paragraph E be added to Section 1.1 in the TRC, as outlined in the public comments he provided in Attachment M. He read the paragraph in full for the Commission. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 8 Vice Chair Hames discussed the prime amenities that were available on the TCAAP site, such as the beautiful landscape, the wildlife corridor and its location in the metro area. Commissioner Jones supported additional flexibility with regard to density. He understood that a BRT line would not be built on day one, but would be considered over time. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, report to the Planning Commission, with the public hearing comments forwarded to the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Zimmerman encouraged the City and the County to continue its conversations. He wanted to see the two bodies come together to form a united front as this development continues to move forward. Commissioner Holewa supported 1,700 units on TCAAP. Vice Chair Hames explained that the Jackson Meadows development has received some unwanted attention from the public and has experienced some surveillance issues, both of which should be noted for the record. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9A MEMORANDUM DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services SUBJECT: Accept City Administrator’s Retirement Background The City Council has received both a memo and a letter from Patrick Klaers, City Administrator, announcing his intent to retire from the City on October 2, 2015. Staff Recommendation Motion to accept Patrick Klaers’ retirement from the City of Arden Hills as the City Administrator effective October 2, 2015, according to the terms listed in a memo from Patrick Klaers to the City Council dated July 13, 2015. Attachments Attachment A: Memo from Patrick Klaers to the City Council, July 13, 2015 Attachment B: Retirement Letter from Patrick Klaers to the City Council, July 13, 2015 July 13, 2015 Mayor David Grant Councilmember Brenda Holden Councilmember Fran Holmes Councilmember David McClung Councilmember Robert Woodburn Re: Retirement Dear Mayor Grant and Councilmembers Holden, Holmes, McClung, and Woodburn, At this time I would like to officially submit to you my retirement letter effective at the end of the October 2, 2015, work day. I also want to thank the City Council for the opportunity you gave me to serve as your City Administrator. The five years that I have spent in Arden Hills has been both rewarding and challenging. There have been numerous highlights for me over the last five years, but working with the dedicated, high quality City staff is one that I will always remember. Also, it is a rare occurrence to be able to work on such an exciting and monumental project like TCAAP and I am proud to say that progress has been made in the efforts to remediate the site and to put the land back into productive use. Once again, thank you. It has been a privilege to work with you for the betterment of the Arden Hills community. Sincerely, Patrick Klaers City Administrator MEMORANDUM DATE:July 13, 2015 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM:Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT:Retirement During the June 29, 2015 , City Council special work session, I ann ounced my intention to leave the Arden Hills City Administrator position and retire effective at the end of the work day on October 2, 2015. At this time , I want to forma lly submit my retirement letter and review with the City Council my work schedule for the next 12 weeks. This memo is intended to also serv e as my 30- day notice to the City Council to terminate both the Amendment to Employment Agreement (dated March 9, 2015) and the original Employment Agreement (dated April 26, 2010). I will continue working under the terms of the Amendment to Employment Agreement document for the next seven (7) weeks which will be until September 1 , 2015. At that time, the Amendment will be terminated. Beginning on September 1 , 2015, I will revert back to the terms of the original Employment Agreement until the end of the October 2, 2015 , work day. At that tim e, I will be officially retired. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9B MEMORANDUM DATE: July 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services SUBJECT: City Administrator Recruitment Process Background The City Council has received a letter from Patrick Klaers, City Administrator, announcing his intent to retire from the City on October 2, 2015. The City Administrator had previously announced his intentions at a work session on June 29, 2015. The Personnel Committee met on June 30, 2015 and instructed staff to get proposals from two firms. Discussion Staff has received one proposal and will receive the other proposal after the publication of this agenda. Both will be provided as handouts at the Council Meeting on July 13, 2015. The Council may choose how it would like to proceed with this process.