HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 10-18-1994
- AGENDA
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
PUBLIC WORKS LUNCHROOM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 181994,4:30 P.M.
4:30 PM 1. Call to order/roll call
2. Agenda adoption
4:30 PM 3. Consideration of Everest Development request for Preliminary Development Agreement
time extension.
5:00 PM 4. Discussion - St. V olodymyr and St. Olga Ukrainian Eastern Orthodox Church park
dedication.
5:20 PM 5. Update - impact of recent legislation on the North Suburban Cable Commission.
(presenters: Dave Sand, City of Arden Hills Commission representative and Coralie
Wilson, NSCC Executive Director.)
5:35 PM 6. Update - preliminary Perry Park marketing/funding plan options. Discuss advisability of
. pursuing options.
5:45PM 7. Discuss prioritization of 1995 Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM)
legislative initiatives.
6:15 PM 8. Discussion - financial impact of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD)
fire protection contract with Alliant Techsystems, Inc. on the City of Arden Hills.
6:30 PM 9. Administrator comments
6:40 PM 10. Council comments
7:00 PM I!. Adjourn
The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion.
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- CITY OF ARDEN HILt.S
MEM)RANDtJM
DATE: October 11, 1994
TO: Dorothy Person. City )l.timini "trator
FRCM: Cindy severtson Walsh
StJBJECl' : Marketing Plan to obtain Perry Park Redeve1.opnent Funds
Backcround
The Parks and Recreation Comnittee and I have been brainstorming ideas
on ways to obtain funds to redevelop Charles Pen:y Park. Grant rroney
from the OUtdcor Recreation Grant that I applied for is a potential
source. However, there needs to be alternative funding sources in the
event that we don't receive the grant. We have explored options of
atterrpting to obtain funds from the following sources: foundations,
charitable gambling organizations, and local companies.
- DevelaCllllSlt of a tAArketina Plan
It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation comnittee that a
marketing plan be developed as a teal to present the Perry Park
Redevelopment to organizations. This plan will include a description
of the park, key problem areas, proposed redevelopment plans which
w::>uld address these problems and trapS of the park - then and new.
A sub-carrnittee of the Parks and Recreation Comnittee has been w::>rking
on defining the information to be presented. In an attelllpt to create
an appealing project proposal, Kate Huebsch has been w::>rking with the
sub-carrnittee on layout and design. Kate suggested that the proj ect
have a theme which serves as the "creative book" to gain attention and
interest. One possible therre, which is =ied through the attached
plan, is a 5 (five) _ point plan using a star to symbolize the various
points. Each point w:JUld represent a problem at Perry Park that w::>uld
be rerredied with the redevelopnent project. This marketing plan w:JUld
be presented to each possible funding source.
Ftmdina for Marketina Plan
It is reccmrended that funding for this marketing plan care frcm fund
#227 Park Fund. In addition to the projects that will be cmpleted
- frcm the park fund in 1994, there will be funds available within the
total budgeted arrount to pay for this marketing plan.
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- Recc:mnendation
A draft of the marketing plan which was assembled in conjunction with
Kate Huebsch is attached. I recorrrrend the use of this type of
marketing tool in an atterrpt to obtain funds for the redevelopren.t of
Perry Park. It is my hope that sufficient donated funds can be
obtained which will allow the project to =ntirrue with or without
receiving grant rroney.
Please contact rre should you have any questions.
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Perry Park
We wish we may
(date)
Name
Company Name
Address
City/State
Dear (name):
As an active member of the community, you have helped make Arden Hills an enjoyable
place to live and work. Now. we invite you to participate in an exiting project that solves
one of the City's longtime problems. Charles Peny Park, our active used park, has a
number of safely issues. For e.xample, the ballfields are spaced too closely together so the
outfielders in one game collide with those playing in another. Also, too few park1ng spaces
. have led to haphazard and dangerous make-shift parking.
Through grants, City park funds and contributors like you, the Parks & Recreation
Committee intends to raise enough money to alleviate these problems over the next
three years.
The enclosed materials explain the park's problems and our proposal in detail. You will
gain a better understanding of the improvements needed and the number of lives they will
touch. We hope that you will agree that never have so few improvements benefited so
many.
I will contact with you in the nexl week or so to discuss this proposal ",;th you. In the
meantime, if you have any questions, please call me. My work number is /II/III. My home
phone number is 11/111.
Regards,
(name)
Arden Hills Parks & Recreation Committee'
- P.S. Our theme for the Perry Park redevelopment plan is "We wish we may" after the
children's poem, Starlight Starbright. Our goal is to see each of Perry Park's five problems
resolved. Five problems--like the five points in a star. A wishing star.
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About the Pork
Background
Charles Perry Park was originally developed in 1971. It is the City's most heavily used
recreation site in tenns of the number of participants using the park and programs offered
at the park.
Description
Perry Park is located in the City of Arden Hills, located between County Road E and E2
on New Brighton Road. It was originally developed in 1971, Currently the Park includes
four softball fields, a hockey rink and a playground structure.
/'.. driveway currently runs down the middle of the park. There are twO softball fields on
either side of the driveway. The tWO fields on the south side are four feet higher than the
north nvo fields. The outfield area of the four fields overlap and provide a safety hazard to
users. The current playground structure is located in back of the upper fields hidden
. behind a bunker. It cannot be seen from the driveway nor does it have direct access to the
driveway or shelter building.
Perry Park is used by children and adults alike. Programs held at the Park include:
* Summer Playground (ages 3-12)
* Art in the Park (ages 5.12)
* Little League Baseball (ages 7-11)
* Girls Fast Pitch Softball (ages 12-18)
* Adult Softball (mens, womens, and CO-fee leagues of many ages and ability)
* Skating rink/warming house activities
* Skating lessons
* Hockey games
* Company and resident picnics
* Peony Carnival
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Perry Park:
The Situation Today
There are five key problems with Perry Park.
I) Overlapping outfields: The present location of the softball and little league
fields overlap causing games to interfere with one another. This poses a serious safety risk.
2) Inadequate parking: The parking is inadequate to accommodate the park's
level of use. There are currently 82 parking spaces--but few are marked. People park
haphazardly along the narrow winding drive way which intersects the park.
3) Too few ballfields: Arden Hil!s does not have enough ballfields to meet the
growing need. Perry Park, the most used park for softball and little league, has no lighted
ballfields to support late season and night games. The lighted fields will also provide more
flexibility in scheduling and making up rainouts.
. 4) Erosion: Erosion is taking its tol! on the east side of the park. Concerns have
been raised about a pipeline. The Park loses 1-2 feet ofland annually as soil gets washed
over the edge of a drop off. An-ever shrinking park is not the only problem. The drop off
itself is along the third base line of one of the fields. Players attempting to catch foul balls
risk the drop off.. and serious injury
5) ADA inaccessibility: The play area and two of the current fields are not
wheel-chair accessible. A four-foot incline separates the parking lot from the fields.
Further, the play area is set in a secluded area well away from the parking lot and ball
fields.
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OCT-13-94 iHU 10:14 KATE HU~BSCH 6124266699 P.09
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Our Hope for Tomorrow
The proposed redevelopment plan addresses each of the five problems head on.
Specifically:
1) Better spaced fields: We will construct four softball fields so that the outfields
do not overlap. This eliminates the safety hazard of outfielders running into one another..
2) Ample, planned parking: The existing driveway and parking lot will be
removed and a new parking are will be constructed by the warming house near the park
entrance.
3) Extended use of ballfields: Lights will be added to the fields furthest from
resident housing. This would extend the hours of use allowing four teams of little League
girls fastpitch or adult softball another game each night.
. 4) Improved drainage: Catch basins and storm sewers will be installed to better
channel and drain tbe water that contributes to the erosion problem. The eroded areas will
be repaired and by spacing the fields difterently, the dangerous drop off will be eliminated.
5) ADA accessibility: The entire site would be regraded to make it level. This
eliminates the four.foot incline which makes the upper fields and the play area inaccessible
by ADA standards. Further, the playground structures would be relocated from its present
secluded area to an area on the west side of the park. The play area will then be visible
from the warmi:1g shelter, parking Jot, driveway and all softball fields. The existing
equipment is out of date and will be replaced in the project's second phase.
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Following is the three-year implementation plan to redevelop Perry Park.
Phase I:
Phase II:
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Perry Park Wish List
Here's how you and your organization can get involved in the Perry Park redevelopment.
On a small scale, on a large scale, anonymous or honored... just tell us how you want to
participate.
Lights amount needed: $XX,XXX
Light poles. installation, bulbs, utility costs
Play Structures amount needed: $XX,XXX
Equipment, landscaping, maintenance
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Ball Fields amount needed: $XX,XXX
Equipment, bases, benches, bleachers, turf, fencing
General Fund amount needed: $XX,XXX
Parking lot and paved areas, landscaping including remedying the erosion problem,
maintenance
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Proposed Funding Sources
Contributors: $200,000.00
Park Funds: 100,000,00
Grant Funds: 200.000.00
Little League: 2,00000
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Commonly ~ked Questions
Please cali us directly for clarification on these and any other questions you may have.
(Please review these questions... are they appropriate? Please provide answers.)
WIll more improvements be needed in the long term? (Are the proposed
/mprovementsjvst ''Band-AId- solutions?)
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How much vando/lsm does the Park rece/ve?
Very little vandalism occurs at Perry Park. Total costs run less than $150 annually,
How many people use the park?
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How many parks are there in Arden HI/Is?
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WI/I Arden INls be develop/ng any new parks in the near fvtlJre? 117 the extendel
fvtlJre?
The City does not currently have any land available to consider making additional parI
Yet the pressure builds to find new ways to address the gro,-"ing need for additional
baseball/softball fields.
Can any of the old equipment/foe/fines be used?
Warming house... yes, The new plans will leave the warming house in tact. As fOf the
playground equipment... no, The playstructure is in bad repair and will be replaced wi
new equipment in the second phase of the redevelopment.
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Will any moture trees need to be remaved to carry out tl7e proposed plans?
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Are tl7ere any lights at the s/glrt r!glrt now?
Yes. The hockey rink has lights. (Explain how these would be incorporated into the tinal
plan.)
Can my grollp earmark our donat/on for a specific part of tl7e project?
Yes. If you want to contribute money for the lights or the playstructufe or and other
particular part ofthe redevelopment, we will ensure they are reserved for that purpose.
Also, we are eager to recognize your group's panicipation in the project. We look
forward to talking with you about how you would want your donation acknowledged.
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Why Is flOW the best time to redevelop Perry Park?
Perry Park has long been the City's most used park. Now, a grovving number ofgchool-
age children want to participatein the many programs offered at Perry Park. For these
children, for the coming generations, and for increased number of adults who use Perry
Park regularly, it is time to make the park a safer, more accessible place to play.
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ClIppings
Newspaper articles and other resources regarding Perry Park and the proposed
redevelopment. ~US C D~-+e.")
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6124266699 P.BS
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pop~lar Park Faces Problems
Pcrrv {l'.,Hk. rhe City's mOSt "sed park, is io need of improvements according to
[he Parks & Re~re-.lcion Commission. Tne City has devcJopcd :,\ plan co address
erosion :md Jrain~~e problems as well as p.rkil1g and safetY hazards within
[he p"rk.
Included in ,he proposcd improvements are plans ,0 move the playground
equipment do,,,r to the park enrran~~ and eliminate the overlapping outficltl~.
The Parks & R~crc"tjon DcpartlnCnt would alsn like to make ,he park more
ace~,~iblc to ,hose with disabilities. Specific measures include rcdevelopin!1; th~
- park 50 rh" r i [ is one level rather than cwo,
Parks & Recre~,icn Director Cindy Severtson says, "We are looking for
rllal sol\ltions to the p"rk's prohlems... not q\lick,tixcs."
Perry is (i~cJ wi th Floral Park for the largest city park in term. of .erc~ge.
The Ill~jori,v of the city's adult softb~1l und little league ~'amcs are held at
Perry Park as 'Mc'high school girls' fQstpitch softhall games,
Thc Ci,.,.'h<1s :!]1plicd for a gram to covcr ~ portion of tile cost ot"the
imp""'cmcnc,, Severtson notes that if (he gr~l1C is awarded, it wiil be
mUlched with money froIll the P~tk Fund ~nd pos~ihlv other sources.
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Here' 5 what others say about Perry Park and the proposed redevelopment.
Communiiy Leaders
Residents
Program Leaders
Program Participants
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September 6, 1994 ^ ,...ll....ml 1<:( 1I1Hl rvrRISl C;1\(lLH'ITD
Martin Harstad
Harstad Homes, Inc.
2195 Silver Lake Rd.
New Brighton, MN 55112
Re: Harstad Property
Arden Hills, MN
Dear Mr. Harstad:
As we have discussed, our company, Everest Development, Ltd., is interested in
acquiring approximately 70 acres of land at the northeast corner of 1-694 and I-35W in
Arden Hills, for the development of a high quality business/industrial park. Included
among the properties we desire to purchase/assemble for this project is land you own
. located northeast of 14th Street N.E.
Enclosed are two (2) copies of a Letter of Intent setting forth the terms and conditions
under which we are willing to purchase your property. The price and the terms set
forth have been arrived at after careful deliberation of a variety of factors which will
affect the potential for success of our proposed project. As you know, there are
substantial risks and development costs associated with the assemblage of properties for
a major project such as we propose. We are prepared to make a substantial investment
of capita!, time, and effort because we believe in this project and are committed to see
it progress from planning concept to reality. We believe that our single-developer
master planning approach represents the best opportunity for the existing property
owners to realize the sale of their property in the foreseeable future.
We request that you review and respond to the Letter of Intent as soon as possible.
Please note that the Letter of Intent requests a response on or before Friday, September
16. If the terms and conditions are acceptable to you, we ask that you sign and return
one copy of the letter to us. If the Letter of Intent is not acceptable to you, we ask that
you respond in writing setting forth your reasons for declining.
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2685 Long lake' Road
P.O. Box 130190' Rosevill,., MN 55113
If, 121 (,16-5500 fax: (6121 63(,.01 B3
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We look forward to working with you on this project. Please feel free to call me at
636-5500 if you have any questions concerning the enclosed Letters of Intent or our
intended project.
Best Regards,
EVEREST DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
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September 6, 1994
Martin Harstad
Harstad Homes, Inc.
2195 Silver Lake Rd.
New Brighton, MN 55112
Re: Harstad Property
Parcel ID: #21-30-23-31-0001
Arden Hills, MN
Dear Mr. Harstad:
This letter outlines the basic terms and conditions under
which Everest Development, Ltd. , and/or its affiliates
(hereinafter "Buyer" ) would agree to purchase the property
described below:
. 1. The Property: Undeveloped land totalling approximately
9.92 acres located east of Round Lake Road West and
northeast of 14th street N.E. in Arden Hills,
Minnesota, as depicted on the attached property map.
Exact legal description to be supplied by Seller to
Buyer.
2. price: Buyer would pay to Seller, upon transfer of the
Property to Buyer, a purchase price based on $1.00 per
square foot of net developable land area (exclusive of
roadways, wetlands, easements, etc.).
3. Terms:
(A) Cash. One-third (1/3) of the purchase price
would be paid to Seller in the form of cash at
closing.
(B) Contract for Deed. The balance of the purchase
price (2/3) would be paid to Seller pursuant to a
Contract for Deed entered into between Buyer and
Seller at closing. Said Contract for Deed would
provide for monthly payments based on a 20-year
amortization schedule, with eight percent (8%)
interest, and a 10-year balloon payment. Buyer
would have the right to prepay the Contract for
. Deed balance at any time without penalty.
lntentl t (e)
2()S,S long Lake ROcld
r.o. Box 1:J0190. Ro,evill", MN 55113
(() 12) 636.SS00 Fax: 1(12)(,36-0183
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4. xnvestigation/Due Diligence period: Buyer shall have
six (6) months to perform any and all due diligence to
determine the condition of the Property and its
suitability for Buyer's intended purchase and
development (the "Due Diligence Period").
During the Due Diligence period, Buyer shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to perform the following
procedures:
physical: Inspect all physical aspects of the
property, including soil and other
testing.
Environmental: Review all environmental reports and
other studies. Seller will deliver all
environmental reports in its possession
to Buyer upon signing of this letter.
In addition, Buyer may commission its
own Phase I or Phase II environmental
studies, inspection and/or testing.
Survey/Wetland
. Delineation: Buyer may commission a boundary and
topographical survey of the Property and
a study to delineate and categorize any
wetlands existing on the property.
Regulatory: Investigate all zoning, code and
governmental requirements.
Title: Review preliminary title reports and
survey. Seller will deliver any title
reports or surveys in its possession to
Buyer upon signing of this letter.
Leases and
Agreements: Review any leases, service contracts,
easements or other agreements affecting
the property. Seller will deliver
copies of any such agreements to Buyer
for review upon signing of this letter.
Governmental
Approvals/
Development
Agreement: Obtain any approvals, permits and other
commitments from the city of Arden
. Hills, and from other governmental units
having jurisdiction over the property,
as Buyer deems necessary and appropriate
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September 6, 1994
for Buyer's intended purchase and
development of the Property, including
negotiation of a Development Agreement
with the city of Arden Hills providing
economic development assistance
acceptable to Buyer for Buyer's intended
project.
Purchase of
Adjoining
properties: Negotiate Purchase Agreements, on terms
and conditions acceptable to Buyer, for
the purchase of the adjoining
properties, totalling approximately 70
acres, as identified on the attached
property map.
All property inspections, surveys, testing or reports
will be commissioned by Buyer, solely for Buyer's use,
and will be undertaken at Buyer's expense. Seller
shall permit reasonable access throughout the Due
Diligence Period to Buyer, and Buyer's representatives,
to inspect and examine the Property and to conduct soil
. and other testing upon the Property.
Within the Due Diligence Period, if Buyer, in its sole
discretion, determines that the property is not
satisfactory for purchase or development by Buyer, then
Buyer may terminate the Purchase Agreement.
5. Extension option: The Due Diligence Period may be
extended once for up to six (6) additional months upon
written request of Buyer, if, at the expiration of the
Due Diligence period, Buyer has applied for but has not
yet obtained all governmental approvals, permi ts and
commitments Buyer deems necessary for Buyer's intended
development project.
6. Closing Costs: Seller to be responsible for title
insurance abstracting fees, state deed tax, and any
corrective title work. Buyer to be responsible for
title insurance premium charges for an owner's policy,
recording fees for the Contract for Deed, and survey
costs. Real estate taxes to be prorated between Buyer
and Seller to the date of closing.
7. Closing: The closing would take place within thirty
(30) days following the expiration of the
Investigation/Due Diligence Period.
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8. Brokeraqe: The parties acknowledqe that Nielsen and
Associates Realty, Inc., is representing the Buyer in
this transaction. Buyer shall be responsible for any
brokerage fees or commissions owing to Nielsen and
Associates Realty, Inc., in connection with this
transaction. Seller is not represented by a broker in
this transaction. Seller shall be responsible for any
brokerage fees or commissions owing to any brokers
other than Nielsen and Associates Realty, Inc., in
connection with this transaction.
9. Expression of Interest: This letter of intent is
intended only to express the interest of the parties to
purchase and sell the Property, but is not to be
construed as an offer to purchase or sell, it being
understood that the only instrument that would legally
bind the parties would be a mutually executed Purchase
Agreement.
10. Response: This letter of intent shall expire, unless
accepted by Buyer, at 5:00 P.M. CST, Friday, September
16, 1994.
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sincerely,
EVEREST DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
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Vice President
TJN:lc
Enclosure
THE FOREGOING LETTER OF INTENT IS AGREED AND ACCEPTED ON
September ___, 1994.
Martin Harstad
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- FOREWORD
This document contains a detailed description of the physical design
elements to be incOYporated into development within the Arden Hills
Business Park. It also sets forth the architectural and site planning review
and approval process to be administered by the Architectural Review
Conuniuee. Compliance with the rules and procedures of this design
framework manual is required through private covenants.
The Arden Hills Business Park is zoned planned unit development (PUD).
The implementation of this design review and approval process and the
adherence to the standards contained in this manual are required conditions
of the PUD approval and included in the Planned Unit Development
Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and the owner of the Park, as
well as any subsequent owners. This document may be amended through
the process set forth in the Amendment Section of this manual.
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. INTRODUCTION
Arden Hills Business Park is a proposed Planned Unit Development
located in the City of Arden Hills. It is comprised of three parcels totaling
95.5 acres within the Gateway Business District. The largest parcel
contains 69.9 acres and it is located in the northeast quadrant of the
intersection of Interstate Highways 1-694 and 1-35W (see Figure 1 below).
Principal access to the site is provided via T.R. 96 located to the north of
the site. The 18.8 acre parcel is located directly to the east of the 69.9
acre parcel.
Access is provided via T.H. 96 to the north. It is proposed that the
frontage road (that parallels I-35W and then 1-694) will be extended past
Arden Hills Business Park to the east thus connecting to Old Highway 10,
which will provide access to the site from the east. The 6.8 acre parcel is
located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of the frontage and
T.H. 96.
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visibility from the interstate highways that border it Located northeast of
the site, Round Lake is defmed as a Wildlife Refuge which is owned by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This water feature and
surrounding land serves as a natural barrier between the business park and
existing residential uses to the east
This manual has been developed to ensure the quality of the development
as well as to preserve the natural features of the site.
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. BACKGROUND
Arden Hills Business Park is part of the Gateway Business District, as
dermed by the City's Zoning Ordinance. The City created this district to
attract high quality, unified, large-scale development as well as protecting
the site's natural features.
The district created has special development requirements for this area.
Strict guidelines have been established to regulate building materials,
signage, landscaping, screening, lighting, circulation, and other physical
features.
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R-2 Single & Two-Family Residential
R.3 Townhous.e & low Density Multiple Dwelling
R-' Multiple Dwelling
B.' limited Business
B-2 General Business
B.3 Service Business
B-. Retail Center
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1-2 Gener.llndustrial
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DESIGN FRAMEWORK
The purpose of this Design FramewoIk Manual is to ensure continuity of
design quality through the staged development of the Business Park.
The developer is committed to creating a high quality development while
providing a flexible set of design elements within a strong unifying
framework. This Design FramewoIk Manual incorporates directly the
majority of the basic zoning standards contained in the City's Gateway
Business District. In addition, it contains more detailed design
requirements and sets forth an accepted palette of approved design
elements, as well as the review process to ensure that they have been
incorporated into a quality design. It will control such design elements as
lighting, signage, landscaping, architectural materials, and walkways. This
manual will guide decisions on where and how these elements will be
incorporated into specific buildings and sites within the Park.
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REVIEW PROCESS
The Architectural Review Committee has been established to review all
proposed development within the Business Park. This committee reviews
all building design site plans, landscape plans, and signage before
submission to the City for approval. After plan review, the committee will
defme what revisions, if necessary, must be made to the fmal plans before
submission to the City.
The guidelines for approval that the Committee enforces are as follows:
1. Compliance with the Design Framework Manual.
2. Continuity of building materials on adjacent sites.
3. Ensure that the site plan, landscape plan, and signage
complement the overall design of the park.
. The Architectural Review Committee shall be appointed by the developer;
Everest Development, L W. It shall consist of a minimum of 3
individuals, but may include additional representatives at the owner's
discretion to respond to specific development issues.
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AMENDMENT SECI'ION
This document is subject to periodic updating throughout the time period
in which the Park is developed. Minor changes and Administrative
changes that don't affect the issues governing the City's PUD amendment
approval can be issued. These changes are described below. Those
amendments that do affect the plan shall not be made unless and until a
fonnal PUD process is approved.
Minor amendments will include:
1. Updating of architectural building materials, to reflect
technical changes in material specifications, and other
changes that do not alter the intent of the Design
Framework.
2. Styles of lighting and signage can change, if it still meets
the height, appearance, and illumination requirements.
. 3. Internal administrative procedures
Maior amendments reQuiring PUD annroval will include:
1. Changes in the final plan in regards to building and parking
locations.
2. The addition of exterior building materials, or combinations
or percentages of component materials or changes in the
architectural style or aesthetic character of the park.
3. Landscape plan revisions.
4. Changes in sign locations.
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DISTRICT STANDARDS
The Arden Hills Business Park PUD incorporates the Gateway Business
District (Ordinance #291) as the underlying zoning district within the
Business Parle. The following standards and provisions are modifications
that will become part of the underlying zoning district
Special Requirements for the GB Gateway Business District
Allowable Uses. Development within the GB District will include uses
that meet the above stated purpose and the following development criteria:
(a) Office uses including administrative, executive, corporate,
professional, personal, research and sales.
(c) Manufacturing, production, fabrication, assembly, processing, and
related repair, servicing, testing, packaging, warehousing and
distribution of goods or products, provided that the use is contained
wholly within the building and meets or maintains all
environmental standards set by the MPCA and other public
. agencies having jurisdiction.
(d) Research and testing laboratories, provided that the use is contained
wholly within the building and meets or maintains all
environmental standards set by the MPCA and other public
agencies having jurisdiction.
(e) Printing, provided that the use is contained wholly within the
building and meets or maintains all environmental standards set by
the MPCA and other public agencies having jurisdiction.
(f) Municipal and other public agency, administrative and service
facilities and activities.
(g) Wholesaling and warehousing, provided that the use is contained
wholly within the building and meets or maintains all
environmental standards set by the MPCA and other public
agencies having jurisdiction.
(h) Retail or service businesses offering goods, merchandise or
personal services primarily to those employed in the GB District
. (j) Licensed day care facilities.
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(1) Outside storage which is appurtenant or incidental to any of the
above pennitted uses, provided that such outside storage is
appropriately screened from public view.
(5) Prohibited. Uses. Some land uses are not compatible with the
stated pwpose of the GB District. The following uses are therefore
prohibited:
(f) Outside storage, except as allowed pursuant to subsection (II) (4)
G) above.
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Development Standards.
(a) Minimum project and lot size.
1. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this section, a mixed-
use project within the GB District shall contain a minimum of five
(5) contiguous acres. The proposed land uses in such a project and
their mix, intensity and relationship may require varying lot sizes
within said project, none of which lots shall be less than five (5)
acres in size except as otherwise pennitted herein.
3. Single-use projects shall contain a minimum area of two and 5/10
(2.5) contiguous acres.
(4)(b) Maximum Floor Area Ratios CF.A.R.)
The total F.A.R. of a Mixed Use project shall not exceed 0.5. In order to
achieve the open space objectives of the Gateway Business District, mixed
use projects shall conform with the following relationships, FA.R.,
building height, and landscape lot area.
. Minimum Maximum Minimum
Bldg. Hgt. Project Landscape
in Stories Area Lot Area
3 0.5 32%
2 0.4 32%
1 0.35 32%
b. Buildinl! Heil!hts and Setbacks:
To accomplish the intensity and scale of development consistent with the
defmed purpose of the GB District, multi-stoI)' buildings will be
encouraged.
2. The use of stepped building heights is encouraged to provide a
visual transition for multi-building complexes. Single building
complexes will have the option to utilize stepped building heights.
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4. Minimum building setback requirements are 50 feet from all streets
and exterior project property lines and 20 feet from all property
lines, except that interior lot line setback requirements may be
modified by the city.
e. Parking:
Surface parking shall maintain a 2O-foot landscape setback from all public
streets and a 10-foot landscaped area from exterior project property lines
except for access drives that may cross the setback area.
Pedestrian Circulation:
Pedestrian circulation will be provided throughout the park via a trail
system. The trail system is incorporated into the open space area along
Round Lake.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING PER
APPENDIX A- PROCEDURE MANUAL. OF ZONING ORDINANCE
. 4. Minimum planted tree sizes shall be 3" caliper for overs tory .
deciduous trees, 2" caliper for ornamental trees and 8' height for
coniferous trees. Upright shrubs shall be 18" high for small mature
plant size, 24" high for medium mature plant size, 24" high for
medium mature plant size, and 30" high for tall mature plant size,
and 30" high for tall mature plant size. Spreading shrubs shall
have a minimum horizontal dimension of 24". [The required
height of evergreens used for required screening may be increased
by the City.]
Bldg. % of trees of various caliper inches
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3-4 50% 30% 20%
5 and over 30% 50% 20%
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7. Plant materials existing on a site at the time of development or
expansion of structures, may be used as a credit against the
requirements of these landscape regulations; the PUD shall
detennine the extent of the credit allowed, based on an evaluation
of species, size, location, quality of existing plant materials and the
consistency with the intent of these regulations.
10. Min. requirements: In all districts all developed. uses shall provide
and maintain a landscaped area according to minimums in the
district requirements chart. Planting within such area shall be
approved consistent with the approved overall Landscape Plan and
subject to the review of the City.
13. Surface parking shall maintain a 2O-foot landscape setback from all
public streets and a 10-foot landscaped area from exterior property
lines except for access drives that may cross the setback area. This
will be subject to negotiations with the city.
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FRAMEWORK GUIDELINES:
The proposed Planned. Unit Development will be utilizing the following
development guidelines.
Development Standards:
Building Exteriors:
1. Exterior wall surfaces and architectural design will be
strictly regulated. No building will be approved. until it has
been fully reviewed. by the Architectural Review Conunittee
to determine compliance with the Design Framework
Manual. All buildings will also be subject to the
administrative review of the City of Arden Hills to ensure
consistency with the approved. PUD.
2. Exterior wall surfaces shall be one or an approved.
combination of the following materials:
. brick
stone
pre-cast
decorative masonry units
approved. metal panels
glass
3. Materials and colors selected for any building will be
compatible with other buildings within the Park.
Compatibility will be achieved. through careful review by
the Architectural Review Committee.
4. The building facade will be broken up into aesthetically
pleasing units to lessen the effects of a single massive
structure. The Architectural Review Committee will
determine a reasonable breaking up of reliefs.
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5. The following figures illustrate acceptable architectural
design solutions within the Park. They are not intended to
represent all of the potential design alternatives, but, rather
to establish clear guidelines regarding acceptable
applications of materials, relative percentages of wall
surface that can be included with various materials. They
also illustrate the necessary commitment to detail, finishing
and relief on building facades.
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Maximum Coverage
Glass Area Accent Materials
25% max_ 30% max.
Minimum Coverage
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Landscaping
In order to preserve the natural features of the site, Arden Hills Business
Park will blend existing vegetation, trees, evergreens, and shrubs with
plantings from the approved plant list below.
Overstory Trees Sugar Maple, Ash, Linden,
White Oak, Red Oak
Ornamental Trees Crabapple, Amur Maple,
Serviceberry, Pagoda Dogwood
Evergreen Trees Blackhills Spruce,
Colorado Spruce, Scotch Pine
Shrubs Dogwood, Euonymus, Honeysuckle,
Sumac, Rose, Spirea, Mugho,
Pine, Yew, Viburnum
. Perennial Flowers Day Lilly, Hosta
Plant materials are shown on the landscape plan on the following page.
Planting beds and planters will receive filter fabric, edging and mulch. All
landscaped and sodded areas will be maintained and irrigated.
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Parkin!! Lot Islands
Parking islands will be landscaped in accordance with the
submitted landscape plan. The following design standards will be
followed as shown in the sketches below.
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Site Furnishings:
Site furnishings will be utilized in the proposed open space and
public areas of the development. Benches that are weather-resistant
and compatible to the overall development will be used. Benches
will be located along trail ways and picnic areas. (S ee the
illustration below)
. Trash receptacles will be placed at the main entrances to all
buildings as well as along the trail ways and picnic areas. The
following illustrations show the size and style that will be utilized.
The style utilized will be consistent in style with other site
furnishings throughout the site. The receptacles are made of the
same type of material as the benches.
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Ligbting
Security:
Wall-mounted security lighting. as shown below, will be placed at
all entry doors. They will be in service 24-bours a day. The same
curvilinear style used for parking lighting will be also used for wall
mounted lighting (see illustration below).
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Cwvilinear Cutoff Luminaries will be utilized for lighting
chroughout the developmenL Different heights of lighting will be
used in ~lation to parIdng and pedestrian traffic. The illustration,
on the following page, Ihows bow this will best be a"l"~tcd.
The ",,""lines mown for heights and mes will be enforced. The
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Lil!htinl! Standards:
The following lighting standards will be enforced for Arden Hills
Business Parle
1. Pole and base to be one piece. Maximum height for
street lighting is 30'.
2. Access door located in base and door to be
gasketted; weather and tamper proof.
3. Luminaries:
. Constant 20 degree low temperature unitized
ballast
. Cast aluminum enclosed ballast housing and
diffusing fitter.
. . Quick disconnect plug and strain relief wire .
holders for ballast
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4. Cross-Ann:
. Wire way to have internal silicone bug seal
. All welds to be ground smooth
5. Finish:
. Luminaire, pole and base to be finished with
a polyester powder coat
6. Quality Assurance:
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7. Other:
. All fIXture components meet Northern States
Power (NSP) design requirements for
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Signage
The signage selected for the Business Park will be selected through
the Architectural Review Committee. The signage will meet the
following design guidelines:
. The same type of signage will be utilized throughout the
entire Park.
. The signage will coincide with the style of lighting for the
site. They will be similar in materials and colors.
. Signage will be consistent throughout the site in respect to
letter style, size, material, and placement.
. The sign plan, as illustrated on the next page, will serve as
the overall guide.
. The. following sketches represent the heights and style
enforced for this development:
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Entry Monuments
Special landscape enhancement views from 1-694 and 1-35W have been
incorporated into the landscape and sign plan. Entry monuments will be
utilized with the landscaping to promote a high-quality image that will be
seen from the highways. It is of great importance to create an excellent
first impression.
The monument locations are shown on the sign plan. The materials used
will be similar- to the materials used for the building facades. The height
of the monument will not detract from the overall development but it will
enhance the site as a whole. The following illustration shows the size and
style that will be used.
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Retaining Walls
Keystone modular wall systems will be uti.liz.ed in those areas of need, as
shown on the landscape plan. The size and style of the modular wall
system will be consistent throughout the development. See illustration
below:
. Screening
Walls that will be used for screening of trash handling facilities will be
made of the same type of material as the modular retaining wall system
used throughout the development.
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Roof tOD utilities:
Screening of roof top utilities will be implemented by extending parapet
walls or roof treatments by a minimum of 2 feet high and by a maximum
of 5 feet high, depending on the size of the utilities. The building
materials used will be compatible with the principal structure. Utilities
will be screened from the public streets and public areas as illustrated
below.
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Character of Development
Strict design guidelines have been followed throughout the development
of this business park to ensure a high-quality development.
The attached illustration best represents the character and high-image that
was defmed by the Architectural Review Conunittee.
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FOREWORD
This application is being submitted by the Everest Group Ltd as the first formal step in the
development and implementation of a planned unit development (PUD) for 95.5 acres located in the
nonheast quadrant of 1-694 and 1-3SW. This land consists of the majority of the land included in the
NE 1-694/I-3SW DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Study completed by the City of Arden
Hills in 1988.
The land contained in this proposed PUD is currently in multiple ownership. This fact along with
access limitations and other . encumbrances' were identified in the above mentioned study as BOrne
of the key obstacles to be addressed. The developer is working with the City to gain control of these
parcels. It is recognized by both the City and the Developer that no formal approval may be given to
this application until all of the effected parcels are either acquired in fee, or options or purchase
agreements are obtained.
Because the developer does not yet have control of this land, the level of site analysis and design
refinement normally associated with a Concept Stage pun submittal has not yet been completed.
This submittal should be considered as prelim,inary and intended to provide a framework for
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. BACKGROUND
The land located in the northeast quadrant ofI-694 and I-35W (See Figure 1) benefits from great
prominence and visibility and has excellent development potential. Public utilities, such as water
and sanitary sewer are available and have more than adequate capacity to serve the property at full
development. The land also benefits from the proximity of Round Lake and other natural amenities.
The City and the Developer have also recognized significant obstacles to overcome if the site is to
achieve its development potential. Both the current ownership pattern and the number of property
owners present a compelling constraint to an efficient development pattern. Access control along
both of the bordering interstate highways and the location of Round Lake greatly limit the access to
the land.
Beyond these physical considerations, this development process benefits greatly from the fact that
the City of Arden Hills has carefully and completely studied the site and understands its assets and
liabilities. Notably, the City has recognized that while its philosophy normally does not support
public financial participation in development, without such participation this property will not
develop in a timely manner and may not reach its full potential. The study also provided the
opportunity for the City to fully explore and refine its objectives for this land. The Developer
understands and agrees with these objectives and is committed to working cooperatively with the
City to accomplish them.
INTRODUCTION
This narrative is intended to assist the City in its review of the preliminary PUD Concept Plan for
. the Arden Hills Business Park. It begins with a brief overview of the property, its size, location and
other factors affecting its development. It also includes a summary of its current access limitations
and the potential for future access improvements. A very complete and detailed description of the
area, its natural characteristics and development opportunities and constraints is contained in the ~
35W & 694 Studv. This report will not duplicate or repeat that information.
Rather, the majority of this report focuses on the purposes to be served by processing this
development as a PUD. It explains the developer's intention to prepare a detailed Design
Framework Manual and incorporate that manual into the PUD. This manual will include detailed
design guidelines for all of the physical design features of the project, including: exterior building
materials and architectural design, landscaping, signage, lighting, site amenities, and screening
requirements for loading and service areas, trash handling, and utilities. By including the City in the
process of completing this manual and incorporating it into the PUD, the Developer will be able to
expedite the development process and provide both the City and the developer with a competitive
advant!lge.
The PUD also provides the flexibility to fully accomplish the purpose of the zoning ordinance, while
allowing departure from the strict application of all of its standards. The areas where the need and
benefits of flexibility have been identified are explained later in this document, along with a
description of the justification for these departures and other mitigating considerations. Once again,
it is important to remember that this information is presented to advance the dialogue between the
City and the Developer and it is based on the preliminary information that is currently available.
More detailed analysis may reveal the need for other considerations, or eliminate the need to
request some others.
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. LOCATION
The location of the subject property is illustrated on Figure I. As Figure 1 shows, the property is
bordered on the south by I~94, on the west by I-35W, on the north by T.H. 96 and on the east by
Round Lake. Just beyond Round Lake to the east is US Highway 10. Consequently, the site is
virtually surrounded by major, limited access roadways.
On the positive side, the proximity to these major roadways provides excellent visibility. However,
the fact that virtually the entire boundary of the site is along controlled access roadways greatly
restricts access to the site. This may, in fact, be the greatest single constraint to respond to in
efficiently developing the property.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The property included in this proposed PUD consists of the majority of the land identified as the
"primary" portion of the NE 35W & 694 Study. That study contains a very good and complete
summary of site features and characteristics, as well as development opportunities and constraints.
This report will not attempt to duplicate or repeat that information. Rather, this narrative focuses
on the approach to development that this developer proposes and those issues and features that are
key to the success of that approach.
The property under consideration for this PUD is shaded on Figure 2. It includes a 6.8 acre parcel
adjacent to the southeast corner ofI-35W and.T.H. 96 at the northern end of the site. The main
portion of the property is in the northeast comer ofI-35W and I~94. This area contains 69.9 acres.
. To the east of this large parcel is an 18.8 acre parcel. It is projected that this site will be developed
as a later phase. These three areas total 95.5 acres.
Figure 2 also shows the existing ownership and platting patterns on the property. The northern
portion of the site contains large rectangular parcels backing up to Round Lake. They gain access
from the service road along I-35W. On the southern end the service road ends in a cul-ile-sac. A
series of seventeen lots are platted with planned access on a curved street. This subdivision appears
totally out of context, with little apparent consideration for fitting into the surrounding 1rea, or
compatibility with adjacent parcels.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
The proposed access to serve this PUD is shown on Figure 3. Consistent with the findings and
recommendations of the traffic study conducted as part of the City's study, the principal access to
the site will be via T .H. 96. The service road will be redesigned to move the curb cut further east
to increase the distance from the on and off ramps to I-35W.
Round Lake Road West is the east frontage road for I-35W. This frontage road will be improved to
upgrade its capacity. Figure 3 shows a future extension of the service road along I~94 to connect
with Old Highway 10. For the initial stages of development, access will be limited to the north
connection to T.H. 96.
There will be internal roadways within the park that will provide alternative access to parcels, but,
from a basic access perspective, the service road will function as a long cul-ile-sac, until the ultimate
. connection to old Highway 10. The capacity limitations of the access on T.H. 96 restrict the amount
of traffic that the development can be allowed to generate. In particular, the percentage of office use
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. that can be accommodated within the development must be carefully monitored, to operate within
the constraints of this intersection.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
A. TopolrraDhy
The subject property contains some significant topographic relief. It ranges from a low point along
1-35W of 870 ft. (which is 20 feet lower than the 890 ft. elevation of Round Lake) to a high point
along the ridge abutting the lake of 940 ft. This provides an idea1land form to take advantage of
excellent visibility from the freeways and some opportunity for views to the lake. The PUD
Concept plans to work with the topography and maximize the site visibility.
B. Wooded Areas
Most of the dense vegetation of the site is located along the lakeshore banks. There are also some
scattered trees in the central portion of the site, and some trees along 1-35W. Through a combination
of sensitive development practices and the existing U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ownership along
the lake, the vast majority of these trees can be preserved and protected.
A more detailed site analysis and grading study will be required before any conclusions can be
reached regarding the feasibility of preserving trees in the central portion of the site. We will make
every reasonable attempt to save trees where feasible and we are committed to a very substantial
reforestation process.
. C. SteeD SloDes
There are significant areas of steep slopes particularly along the edge with Round Lake. The
grading design and construction activities will need to take special precautions to avoid erosion and
siltation problems.
D. Wetlands
Some of the wetlands in the area have been identified and are protected. From preliminary analysis
it appears that there may be additional wetlands within the area. A detailed wetlands inventory and
analysis will be conducted when the Developer gains control of the property. Obviously, the
preliminary development concept plan would need to be modified if additional wetlands were
identified.
The identification of wetlands and the creation of pre-treatment storm drainage ponds will effect the
net developable acreage of the site. The Developer will work with the City to address these
environmental and utility needs, while striving to accomplish the shared objective of maximizing the
development potential of the site.
LAND USE AND ZONING
The portions of the adopted Land Use and Transportation Plans covering the proposed PUD are
shown on Figure 4. As Figure 4 shows, the majority of the land contained in the proposed PUD is
currently guided for Industrial land use. The proposed PUD will actually facilitate the creation of a
mixed use development consisting of some pure office structures, as well as the majority of the
buildings which will be a combination of office and light industrial activities.
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. Depending upon the manner in which the Comprehensive Plan addresses Industrial development and
Planned. Unit Developments. it may be necessary to process a minor amendment to the Plan. There
are no aspects of this proposal that would trigger any issues of Metropolitan significance. and
therefore. a major comprehensive plan amendment.
DEVELOPMENT APPROACH & CITY ROLE IN THE PROCESS
The Task Force working on the NE 35W & 694 Study identified three development alternatives that
the City could follow. In summary they are as follows:
I. Do nothing and allow development to proceed in whatever form and pace the
current zoning (I-I) and market forces dictate.
2. Rezone the property PUD and establish planning and design criteria which will
assure development that assures development in the area will be the "Highest and
Best" type and quality (which they acknowledged had yet to be determined). and
3. Become involved in promoting the type and quality of development desired on the
subject property. This alternative assumes the approach identified under alternative
2. but also further involvement including the use of tax increment financing.
working with a developer and a willingness to become involved in lot consolidation
and potentially eminent domain to correct inefficient lot configurations and
ownership patterns.
The alternative that the Everest proposal anticipates is number 3. Obviously. since this narrative is
for a PUD. we strongly endorse that approach. We also propose to be the developer that works
. with the City on the entire project. We agree with the Task Force that this is the best way to insure
design continuity and quality control.
In addition to exploring alternatives for development approaches. the Task Force concluded its study
with seven recommendations. These recommendations are summarized as follows:
I. Rezone the entire parcel
2. Establish a development District. and at the appropriate time. Tax Increment
Financing Districts as needed.
3. Establish a Community Development Commission.
4. Prepare a Request for Proposals for the site.
5. Solicit Development Proposals from pre-qualified developers.
6. Enter into a Development Agreement with a successful proposer. and
7. Work with New Brighton. in conjunction with entering into a Development
Agreement to foster joint development of their site on the west side of I-35W.
Many of these recommendations have already been implemented. The acceptance of the Everest
proposal and the successful completion and implementation of this PUD will consummate six of the
seven recommendations. The only recommendation not addressed by the Everest proposal would be
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. Everest is eager to explore all options to improve access to the property. We do not believe that the
potential bridge crossing would substantially improve the marketability of the property in the near
future, but, this connection could offer some longer term benefits. That potential improvement is
not shown on the preliminary concept plan, but, could be added in future refinements if the benefits
are clear and tangible.
PURPOSE OF THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
The planned unit development approach to zoning gives both the City and the developer a tool to
tailor zoning requirements to accomplish development objectives. In this case, the City has
recognized that the Arden Hills Business Park has the potential to greatly increase the city's tax
base. The developer also has an interest in maximizing the development potential of this property
In addition to these economic goals, both the City and the developer have a stake in creating a
strong, .corporate campus. image within this park. The key to the success of the PUD is in
balancing these objectives.
Standard zoning regulations are designed to apply to any lot and they impose minimum requirements
uniformly throughout the zoning district. The PUD approach, in contrast, allows both the City and
the Developer to modify the underlying zoning standards to respond to the unique characteristics,
opportunities and constraints presented by this specific site.
In particular, the image of this property from the freeway corridors is vitally important. The PUD
will emphasize the urban design commitment. to this highly visible edge. Greater emphasis and
attention will be focused on architectural and landscape treatment here and other areas exposed to
public view. Flexibility in the approach to designing service areas will yield greater efficiency in
. development process. This will be accomplished through a combination of site planning and
development standards.
Through the PUD, the Developer will strive to maximize the amount of office use on the subject
property. In particular, the Concept Plan reserves the prime portion of the site for a .signature
building or buildings. that will be an office use. This might be a corporate headquarters, or similar
building. However, the Developer is intimately familiar with the current market conditions and
needs the flexibility to build and market some buildings that contain a larger percentage of industrial
use than the Gateway Zoning District currently allows. The Developer also recognizes the need to
accommodate some maufacturing, production, fabrication, assembly and processing uses that are not
currently authorized in the Gateway Business District. All of these activities will be contained
wholly within a building and will meet all applicable environmental standards established by the
MPCA.
Consequently, the PUD provides the opportunity to meet the underlying objectives related to overall
percentage of office and ensure that it is placed on the site where it will have maximum impact. By
authorizing flexibility, it will also allow the Developer and the City to take advantage of current
market conditions, begin to establish a development presence and build the tax base.
The second key advantage offered by the PUD approach relates to process. Through the City's
participation in the master planning process and in the preparation and adoption of the design
framework manual, governing all of the physical design elements within the park, the City will play
a major role in ensuring the quality of the development. Once these tools are in place, the
Developer will be able to structure deals and pursue opportunities with a clear sense of the design
requirements. As long as the developer follows the master plan and design framework manual,
. development can proceed with only an administrative review by the City.
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- This is the same process that exists in Roseville, Burnsville and several other metropolitan
communities. This streamlined process offers both the City and the Developer a much needed
competitive advantage over communities with longer and less certain processes.
Again, because the Developer does not control the property yet, the normal due diligence and
analysis has not been completed. Therefore, it is not prudent to refine the Concept Plan to a high
degree, or attempt to anticipate the specific areas in which the PUD may benefit from exceeding
current zoning standards, or where flexibility offers advantages. These refinements will come when
the City and the Developer have reached an agreement. The purpose of this section is to explain the
ways in which the PUD tool will be used to allow both parties to accomplish their goals on this
important site.
Attached as Figure 5 is a reduced copy of the current PUD Concept Plan. Figure 6 is a development
summary of this plan showing building square footage, number of parking spaces and the amount of
open space provided. It is expected that this plan will be modified, based upon more complete site
information and following dialogue between the City and the Developer.
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