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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-17 EDCCall To Order Approval Of The Agenda Minutes 08 -02 -17 EDC Minutes 08 -02 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDF Unfinished And New Business 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF State Of The City MEMO.PDF Business Retention And Expansion Program MEMO.PDF Updates Commission Members Council Liaison Staff Comments Adjourn ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Dan Erickson  Commissioners: David Radziej Kyle Lassen Liz Johnson Evan Cordes Rob Williams Sheila Bennett Kilander Brendan O'Meara Council Liaison: Dave McClung Economic Development Commission  September 6, 2017 8:00 am to 9:30 am  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. Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. 3.A. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 5.A. 5.B. 5.C. 6. Call To OrderApproval Of The AgendaMinutes08-02 -17 EDC Minutes08-02 -17 EDC MINUTES.PDFUnfinished And New Business2040 Comprehensive Plan UpdateMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDF State Of The City MEMO.PDF Business Retention And Expansion Program MEMO.PDF Updates Commission Members Council Liaison Staff Comments Adjourn ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair:Dan Erickson Commissioners:David RadziejKyle LassenLiz JohnsonEvan CordesRob WilliamsSheila Bennett KilanderBrendan O'MearaCouncil Liaison:Dave McClung Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 8:00 am to 9:30 am 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. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4.4.A.Documents: 4.B. Documents: 4.C. Documents: 5. 5.A. 5.B. 5.C. 6. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2017 8:00 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Senior Planner Matthew Bachler called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Dan Erickson, Commissioners Kyle Lassen, Liz Johnson, Evan Cordes, Rob Williams, Sheila Bennett Kilander and Brendan O’Meara Also Present: Council Liaison Dave McClung, Senior Planner Matthew Bachler, WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber, and Deputy Clerk Jolene Trauba 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the agenda as presented. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the May 3, 2017 and June 7, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Commercial, Industrial and Higher Education Study Senior Planner Matthew Bachler noted that in May and June, WSB and Associates presented topics included in the study. The May meeting included discussion of employment and economic activities for commercial and industrial uses in the City’s business districts. At the June meeting they looked at what land and building space is available in the City’s current business districts. A draft of the complete study will be presented at this meeting. WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber discussed the draft study. A “College and University Enrollment By Community” document was handed out and Arden Hills’ unique situation of approximately 1:1 ratio of residents to students was noted. Other items discussed in the draft study were the economic impact of college student spending, the potential for property tax revenue loss, and the recommendation to create two different definitions of higher education – higher education campus and higher education classroom/office. EDC Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Chair Dan Erickson arrived at 8:20 a.m. WSB Senior Planner Zweber noted the next steps would include the Planning Commission reviewing the draft study and possible zoning code amendments, the City Council reviewing at their August Work Session, a public hearing in September and City Council approval. After discussion of the draft study, the Commission expressed thanks to Mr. Zweber and WSB for completing the study. B. State of the City Senior Planner Bachler provided an update on the State of the City. The morning session will be on September 28, 2017, 7:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill. The evening session will be October 3, 2017 at City Hall. A Communications Coordinator was hired by the City and she will be involved in the planning and promoting of the events. Postcards will be available for Economic Development Commission members to distribute. C. Business Retention and Expansion Program Senior Planner Bachler asked if members were having success contacting the businesses on the list for interviews. Commissioner Liz Johnson stated that she is not succeeding in contacting Top Case or OrthoCore. Senior Planner Bachler noted that they are focusing on office and manufacturing businesses rather than retail at this time. He will resend the list of businesses and assigned EDC members. 5. UPDATES A. Commission Members None B. Council Liaison Council Liaison McClung noted the new Communications Coordinator position was filled and National Night Out was held on August 1. C. Staff Comments Senior Planner Bachler noted that the Smiths Medical building was purchased and the property would be returned to a multi-tenant use. JR Properties issued a letter of intent to purchase the old Aerotech property on Northwoods Drive. A formal application is expected to go before the Council in September. EDC Minutes August 2, 2017 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m. __________________________ __________________________ _ Dan Erickson, Chair Jolene Trauba, Deputy Clerk City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 Page 1 of 2 DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.A TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Background Minnesota Statute requires that all communities within the seven-county metropolitan area update their Comprehensive Plans every ten years. The City’s Comprehensive Plan must also reflect the adopted regional policies in the Metropolitan Council’s system and policy plans. The City Council has approved a contract with WSB & Associate to complete the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. To date, the following meetings have been held on the Comprehensive Plan update: Date Meeting Topic March 20, 2017 City Council Work Session Review City Vision and Goals June 7, 2017 Planning Commission Housing August 21, 2017 City Council Work Session Housing and Land Use The City is also completing a Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study that has generated several recommended changes to the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of this study was reviewed by the EDC at their meeting on August 2, 2017. Discussion The following items are identified in the draft Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study as areas the City may want to evaluate in updating the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is requesting that the EDC review these items and provide feedback. The Land Use chapter from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is included in Attachment A and the 2030 Future Land Use Map is included in Attachment B. MEMORANDUM City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Developable Gateway Business Properties There are about 35 acres of undeveloped land in the Gateway Business District at the northeast corner of I-35W and I-694. This is a prime development area with visibility from both interstates. While there are some wetlands and woodland that may influence future development, considerate design may mitigate most impacts of development. The 2030 Future Land Use Map designates approximately 26 acres of this area as Mixed Business, which is defined as, “areas designated for a variety of businesses, including commercial, certain light industrial uses, warehousing, office, general business, and retail.” The remaining approximately 9 acres of land are designated as Light Industrial and Office, which is defined as, “areas designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as warehousing with manufacturing. This land use may also include offices.” The purpose of the Future Land Use Map and the land use classifications is to lay the foundation for orderly development and zoning regulations. The Planning Commission and City Council review the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan when reviewing development proposals. Staff is requesting feedback from the EDC on the following questions: 1. Does the EDC support the current land use designation for these areas? 2. Would the EDC recommend any changes to the land use designations? (A complete list of the City’s Future Land Use Classifications are included in Section 6.4.1 of the Land Use chapter) B-4 - Retail Center Zoning District The B-4 Zoning District is comprised of the properties on either side of Dunlap Street between Red Fox Road and Grey Fox Road. The existing businesses are mostly wholesale, office/warehousing, light manufacturing or repair oriented. The current mix of businesses in this district does not achieve the purpose of the B-4 District, which is to support retail center type development. However, this is a productive business area with no undeveloped parcels and all buildings are currently occupied. The 2030 Future Land Use map designates all nine properties within the B-4 District as a Mixed Business (definition provided above). Staff is requesting feedback from the EDC on the following questions: 1. Does the EDC support the current land use designation for this area? 2. Would the EDC recommend any changes to the land use designation? Attachments A. Land Use Chapter, 2030 Comprehensive Plan B. Future Land Use Map, 2030 Comprehensive Plan City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-1 6. LAND USE 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 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. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-2 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 land uses on the TCAAP property 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 redevelopment has been City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-6 reduced and, moreover, the redevelopment was delayed. 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 TCAAP redevelopment site. Table 6.4 – 2030 Future Land Use Acres Land Use (TCAAP)Acres 978 Neighborhood Residential (TCAAP)*146 136 Neighborhood Transition (TCAAP)*0 12 Town Center (TCAAP)*16 19 Campus Commercial (TCAAP)*40 79 Office Mixed Use (TCAAP)*20 26 Retail Mixed Use (TCAAP)*34 100 Flex Business (TCAAP)*42 303 Public & Institutional (Civic - TCAAP)2 461 Parks and Open Space (TCAAP)24 15 Utilities (Water Infrastructure - TCAAP 46 576 Right-of-way (TCAAP)51 1,472 796 35 685 5,694 Total** (TCAAP)427 Park Preserve Total** (Not Including TCAAP) Railroad Right-of-way Right-of-way Land Use (Not Including TCAAP) Neighborhood Business Light Industrial and Office Park and Open Space Utilities Public & Institutional Commercial Community Mixed Use *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 Mixed Business Water City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-7 6.4.1 Future Land Use Classifications There are twenty-two 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. 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 67 units per acre. 7. 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. Dwelling units of three units per acre or more may be permitted. 8. Mixed Business (MB) – areas designated for a variety of businesses, including commercial, certain light industrial uses, warehousing, office, general business, retail. 9. 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. 10. 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 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-8 medium to high density housing with a potential density of three to 20 units per acre. 11. Campus Commercial (CC) – Provides for multiple, single tenant buildings or campuses within a business park atmosphere. 12. Retail Mixed-Use (RMU) – Promotes retail as a primary use and allows for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use buildings. 13. 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. 14. Flex Office (FO) – Permits large scale development for employment and light manufacturing uses that take advantage of highway frontage and automobile access. 15. 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. 16. Public & Institutional (P/I) – areas designated for uses such as government buildings, colleges, schools, and religious uses, but not medical uses. 17. Utility (UTL) – Public or private land occupied by a power substation, water tower, municipal well, pumping station, drainage infrastructure , or similar use. 18. Park and Open Space (P/OS) – areas designated as public parks. 19. Park Preserve (PP) – areas designated as natural or scenic areas that are to be preserved for public use or open space. 20. Water – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams, and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data may not be displayed). 21. Railroad right-of-way (RR) – public or private freight or passenger rail activities. 22. 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. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-9 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). 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. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-10 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. 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 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-11 space uses on the site. The TCAAP Master Plan was approved by the City Council in July 2015 and amended by the City Council in December 2016, 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 and amended in December 2016. 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 TCAAP Master 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 has considered the proposal from Alatus LLC and its partners for modifications to the TCAAP Master Plan that proposed different locations for the allocated uses and amended the TCAAP Master Plan accordingly in December 2016. The City may consider 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. 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 City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-12 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 162.2 acres of residential land and a maximum of 1,460 residential units for an overall maximum gross density of 9.00 units per acre. The gross density includes the neighborhood collector roads; however, it excludes parks, arterial roads, and the water infrastructure. 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 was completed in November 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 2017. 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. 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. City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 6-13 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. 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: December 1, 2016 Source: City of Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan 2030 Future Land Use 1 Mile Figure 6.3 City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.B TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: State of the City Discussion The State of the City morning event will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill restaurant at 3561 Lexington Avenue. The evening event will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. As in previous years, EDC members will be asked to distribute postcards for the event to local businesses. Staff will have postcards and distribution maps available at the meeting on September 6. City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.C TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Business Retention and Expansion Program Background The EDC is focusing its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) visits in the Red Fox-Grey Fox District for 2017. Staff has included this item on the agenda to provide EDC members with an opportunity to discuss these efforts and any issues that have come up.