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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 4 2009 PCAgenda item 2 • A
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Punning Case ##: 09-002
Walgreen's Arden Plaza PUD Concept Review
ATTACHMENTS: A – Concept Resign Packet from Arden Plaza, LLC
B – City Council work Session (January 20, 2009): Notes from
Walgreen's Concept Review and Transportation Discussion
Requested Action
The concept review process is an opportunity for the Planning Commission and City Council to
provide comments, questions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the Walgreen's – Arden Plaza
concept PUD. A concept review is considered advisory and is nonbinding to the City and
applicant (Section 1320.14 Subd 4 of the Zoning Code). No formal action can be taken at a work
session. A fon—nal app11L;dt1u111 will be subject to the u-11 review process, :nciuding a public
hearing with the Planning Commission and City Council review.
Walgreen's – Arden Plaza Concept Proposal
The applicants presented an Arden Plaza Concept Plan to the City Council at their January 20,
2009 work session. The City Council reviewed the plan, as well as the transportation issues
associated with the site and offered feedback. The applicants have revised the concept plan
based on the Council's feedback and the design principles from the B2 Guiding Plan.
The applicants have submitted a packet of information that includes a description of the potential
project. The packet includes the following information:
• A description of the project
0 A revised 2009 site layout and building .elevation; and,
City of Arden Hills
Planning Commission Work Sessionfor March 4, 2009
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Cross sections of the revised 2009 layout as viewed from Lexington Avenue and from
County Road E.
The revised 2009 concept plan includes a 14,500 square foot Walgreen's store with an additional
4,452 square feet of attached retail/restaurant space (Buildings I and 3), a separate 5,800 square
foot building designed for restaurant use (Building 2), and a 16,800 square foot building for
future retail use (Building 4). The owners of Arden Plaza could submit an application for
approval of one or more of the buildings; however, it is likely that these buildings would be
phased in over time. The existing "pod" office building has about 46,000 square feet of space,
which is proposed to be removed. If this project moves forward as shown in the concept, there
would be a net reduction of approximately 4,448 square feet. While it is certainly possible that
there could be future redevelopment on the rest of the site, the current concept plan does not
include any other redevelopment or new development.
If a formal application is submitted, it would include landscaping, lighting, sign, architecture,
utility, and other related plans.
City Review Process and Regulations
To help provide support for the City's review process, we have retained Gary Hay and Thomas
Dobbs of Hay Dobbs architecture and planning. Mr. Dobbs provided some input on the Guiding
Plan for the B2 District as part of the City's contract with MPRA. Mr. Dobbs will be in
attendance at the work session.
Since all new development in the B2 District is subject to the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
process, there is room for a negotiation within this process. It is not uncommon for a developer
to ask for leniency in some areas and the City to ask for a higher level of design in other areas. It
is important for a City to prioritize what is important in terms of design and function and
determine how much flexibility should be granted. Conformance and flexibility with the design
standards is subject to City Council determination.
Although the Guiding Plan for the B2 District is not formally adopted into the Zoning Code, the
Zoning Code does reference that Plan and it is part of the overall review process. During the
review process, applications will be evaluated based on their conformance with and advancement
of the goals in the Guiding Plan. Copies of the Guiding Plan were distributed to the City Council
in December and can also be downloaded online at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/b2district.
Attachments
A — Concept Design Packet from Arden Plaza, LLC
B — City Council Work Session (January 20, 2009): Notes from Walgreen's Concept Review and
Transportation Discussion
City of Arden Mills
Planning Commission Work Session for March 4, 2009
C: (Documents and Settings lcharles.robertslDesktopW30409 - PC report - Walgreen's - Arden Plaza Concept Review.doc
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City Council Work Session (January 20,
2009): Notes from Walgreen's Concept
Review and Transportation Discussion
X41 T EN HILLS
March 4, 2009
City Council Work Session (January 20, 2009): Notes from Walgreen's Concept
Review and Transportation Discussion
Cammenk
o The parking for the 5,000 square feet of attached retail/restaurant space is too
limited compared to the parking provided for Walgreens (5 comments)
o The access point from County Road E may complicate existing traffic issues/flow
near the Lexington/County Road E intersection (5 comments)
o Internal traffic flow is confusing for customers and delivery trucks (5 comments)
o Landscaping is lacking; needs more trees (4 comments)
o More attention needs to be given to the pedestrian gathering spaces to ensure they
work well and improve access (4 comments)
o The project has a piecemeal approach; what will the total build -out scenario look
like? (4 comments)
o The Walgreens drive-thru is too large and poorly placed (3 comments)
o The design should be in line with the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District (3
comments)
o This parcel is vital to the city and B-2 district (2 comments)
o The red roof is unappealing (2 comments)
o Signage is excessive; where will it be located? (2 comments)
o Building setbacks are too excessive (2 comments)
o Walgreens architecture is underwhelming and needs more flexibility (2
comments)
o Cooperation and strong communication is a vital component of this project (2
comments)
o Proposed bus stop at Lexington and County Road E should have more direct
pedestrian access
o Grading issues exist between the Lexington access drive and parking lot
o Continue the sidewalk southward along Lexington
o Why is the office space removed from the plan?
o Rehab the existing shopping center to improve blending and integration
o Having a restaurant could be a valuable draw for other nearby retail
o Walgreen's entrance is too distant from the rest of the shopping center
o Will Walgreen's own its own lot?
o Will bike lanes or facilities be included in the project?
o Pedestrian traffic could be improved between TCF Bank, Walgreens and the
remainder of Arden Plaza.
o Are the electrical boxes at County Road E and Lexington staying (they are not
included in the rendering)?
February 23, 2009
.lames Lenhoff
City of Arden Hills
1245 west Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
RE: Arden Plaza Revised Site Plan
Dear Mr. Lenhoff,
We are pleased to submit a revised site plan and concept sketches for the redevelopment of
the Northern portion of Arden Plaza. we have tried to incorporate all of the input from the City
Council workshop meeting. The attached plans are the revisions to the site plan based on the
comments. The following items have been specifically addressed:
• The Buildings have been located closer to County Road E by over thirty feet.
• Parking between the buildings and County Road E has been removed.
• Traffic Circulation throughout the site has been simplified and improved.
• The traffic pattern and movement will be compatible with the future stoplight.
• The Arden Hills City Sign has been incorporated into the corner of the site.
• Pedestrian Movement has been improved.
• The 'Gathering Area' has been integrated with the buildings to create a `Main -Street'
character and a strong definition of the public edge. This is intended to provide a Tront-
Door' to the project. This area will be suitable for outdoor eating space, as well as
movement.
• The retail area fronting this gathering area has been provided with additional parking to
make restaurant uses possible.
• The entire first three phases of the development are being shown. There is a potential
fourth phase development at the south end of the site not being shown at this time.
• Additional retail has been added facing Lexington Avenue.
1
The entire traffic flow of the site has been reworked. The revisions will be compatible with the
future stoplight, as well as the TCF property, and the property to the west. Access through the
parking areas is clearly defined with drive lanes that flow in a circular pattern throughout the
site. Parking lot access has been removed from the queuing lanes for county (toad E. The
parking along Lexington Avenue still remains. The effect of this parking is minimized by the
grade differential at Lexington, and the grade at the intersection. The location of the Arden
Hills sign will also reduce the visual impact of any parking at this location. The parking in this
area for the pharmacy is what is typical for the pharmacy standards. The current scheme does
add additional retail near this location that uses some of the parking on the east side. The
additional retail will add a retail presence to the intersection of Lexington and county Road E.
Although architectural character will be submitted at a later time, we understand it is an
important issue. We are currently showing buildings that begin to address some of the
concerns expressed by council and staff. The red roofs have been removed, and the buildings
are intended to suggest a variety of users. The added retail square footage will also provide for
a more storefronts and glazing to the project.
Landscaping will also be addressed in more detail later, however we are showing a more
integrated approach to how the landscaping will be incorporated at the intersection, and will
help to define the front door to the project. This landscaping will also be integrated with the
drive lanes providing additional green areas at the interior of the site.
The pian has been greatly improved through the comments from the workshop and from staff.
We believe the new plan is a good fit with the 82 District guidelines. The design and
development team look forward to additional comments.
Sincerely,
COLLAGE ARCHITECTS
Pete Keely A.i.A.
President
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A A
EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 4 2009 PCAgenda Item 2,aB
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
SUBJECT: 2008 Community Development Department Year -End Report
2008 Year in Review Summary
• Processed 33 planning cases with 41 land use requests, the same number as in 2007.
• The City had 10 ordinance amendments or additions, including the B2 District design
standards, tree preservation, landscaping, sign, and recycling/garbage collection
ordinances.
• Completed the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update and submitted it to the Metropolitan
Council by the deadline date of December 31, 2008.
• Completed the community planning process and adopted the ``Guiding Plan for the B2
District.
• Continued the community planning process for the future redevelopment for the former
City Hall/Public works property,
Processed 1,224 permits with a total value of $11,185,277.80_
• Logged 401,441 unique hits on the City"s website in 20081, up from 279,743 in 2007.
• Successfully transferred residential curbside recycling services to a new provider, Eureka
Recycling.
• Developed strategic goals and projects for 2009 for the Community Development
Department, Planning Commission, and City Council
City of Arden hills
Planning Commission Work Session for March 4, 2009
P 'PlanninaDepartrnent Records'.Quarterly & Year End Reports', 20081,030409 - 2008 Year in Review for PC.doc
Page 1 of 1.0
Department Overview
The Community Development Department is responsible for planning and zoning, economic
development, protective inspections, code enforcement, and recycling services. The protective
inspections division of the department is responsible for all inspections and code enforcement
services provided by the City. Inspections are conducted for all building, plumbing, water,
sewer, heating, mechanical, electrical construction within the City; as well as Code compliance
complaints.
The department includes four full-time staff members, James Lehnhoff, Community
Development Director; Dave Scherbel, Building Official; John Mennenga, Inspections/Code
Enforcement, and Meagan Beekman, City Planner. In November 2008, an intern, Charles
Roberts, joined the community development team to provide assistance through March.
Planniny, and Zoning
In 2008, the City processed 33 planning cases incorporating 41 different land use requests, with
three still pending. In 2007, the City handled 33 planning cases with 41 different land use
requests, and in 2006 handled 40 planning cases. The following chart displays the number of
planning requests by type and their outcome:
Type
Approved
Denied Pending
withdrawn
Total
Conditional Use Permit
2
2
CUP Amendments
2
2
Preliminary Plat
2
3
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Conditional Use Permits and Amendments
In 2008, the City approved two conditional use permits (CUPs) and two CUP
amendments. One CUP was granted for T -Mobile to install nine cell phone antennas on a
City watertower (with an adjacent equipment shed) while the other CUP was for the
construction of a baseball field, dugouts and related fencing on the southwest corner of
the Mounds View High School property. One of the two CUP amendments was to allow
for minor exterior modifications through the building permit and administrative review
process to make such property improvements easier to do. The other CUP amendment
was for the vacant Burger King restaurant to be modified into an Arby's restaurant.
Preliminary/Final Plats
There were two sets of preliminary and final plats approved by the City in 2008, with an
additional set still pending. A preliminary and final plat was approved to subdivide the
Christensen Estates property of 3.08 acres into four conforming R-1 lots, adding three net
residential lots to the City. A second planning case requesting asix-month extension to
the Christensen Estates is currently pending. Preliminary and final plats were approved to
consolidate five parcels in the Gateway Business (GB) district into a single 2622 acre
property for the future Traverse Business Center that was approved in 2007.
Zoning Code and Code Amendments
The City experienced a busy year with the Zoning Code, introducing 10 new Zoning
ordinance amendments:
1. Amending the Sign Code to more clearly prohibit dynamic display signs and
provide more guidance in the sign regulations. This was in response to the
expiration of a one-year moratorium that was imposed by the City in January
2007 to ban farther dynamic display signs.
2. Adding an Interim Use Permit process to include "Institutional Housing" as an
interim use within the B-2 district.
3. Amending the landscaping requirements (Sections 1320 and 1325 of the
Zoning Code) to improve their clarity.
4. Establishing a tree preservation ordinance to preserve and replenish tree
populations within the City.
5. Amending an ordinance to allow antenna operators to construct and maintain
their own structures. This amendment was response to the approved CUP in
which T -Mobile offered to construct the equipment shed that the City was
required to build under the original ordinance.
6. Incorporating the design guidelines developed in the approved Guiding Plan
for the B2 District into the existing Zoning Code for the B2 district.
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7. Extending the B2 District design regulations to the B3 District.
8. Amending the review process for the B-4 and I -Flex Districts.
9. Adopting an additional definition and revising the review process for drive -up
windows, drive-in business, and fast food restaurants.
10. Amending the ordinance regarding acceptable storage areas for garbage,
refuse, and recycling containers.
Interim Use Permit
With the addition of an interim use permit process to the Zoning Code in 2008 permitting
"Institutional Housing" within the B-2 zoning district, the City approved one Interim Use
Permit to convert the former Holiday Inn into a temporary (three years) residence hall for
Northwestern College.
PUD Amendments
In 2008, the City approved one PUD amendment, allowing for the construction of a
nitrogen tank on the Boston Scientific campus.
Site Plan Reviews
There were a total of five site plan reviews during 2008, the City approving four of them.
Two of the approved site plan reviews pertained to the addition of detached garages on
existing residential lots. The other two were institutional, one being Northwestern
College's request to construct a new parking lot and roadway on their campus while the
other addressed construction of a nitrogen tank on the Boston Scientific campus.
One additional site plan review was withdrawn before reaching the Planning Commission
and also involved construction of a detached garage on a residential property. The
original application was deemed incomplete with the applicant never responding to Staff
requests for more information.
Variances
Of the five variances brought before the City in 2008, three were approved, one was
denied and one withdrawn. All five variances were residential in nature. The first
approved variance was to relocate and rebuild a detached garage and silo (also approved
through a site plan review). The second approved variance was for asingle-family home
addition that encroached eight feet into the front yard setback. The final approved
variance was granted for the construction of a garage addition that would encroach l 1
feet into the combined side yard setback and two feet into the front yard setback.
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One variance to construct a garage addition encroaching five feet into the side yard
setback was denied as it was determined that alternative solutions existed without the
need for a variance. Another variance to relocate and reconstruct an accessory garage on
a residential lot without a principal structure was withdrawn before reaching the Planning
Commission for consideration.
Vacations
There were a total of four vacations approved by the City in 2008, one of them being the
renewal of a previously approved vacation. For the Christensen Estates, a vacation of
three easements was approved to be combined into a single easement for utilities and
drainage. A new planning case was recently opened for the Christensen Estates for a six
month extension, pending approval. A vacation of five general and right-of-way
easements were approved for the future Traverse Business Center in exchange for
permanent drainage and utility easements to the City. A vacation of three easements was
approved to permit a previously approved site plan for a new parking lot and roadway on
the Northwestern College campus.
Minor Subdivisions
The City approved one minor subdivision in 2008, joining a vacant City -owned I-1 zoned
lot with an adjacent R-1 zoned lot to create a single R-1 lot.
Rezoning
One rezoning occurred during 2008, when aCity-owned lot zoned for industrial (I-1) use
was rezoned R-1 residential. This was in response to a minor subdivision action where an
R-1 lot had a previously approved pool and portions of a fence directly encroaching into
the City -owned I-1 lot.
Community Plans
After more than 18 months of preparation, the City Council granted preliminary approval
for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update on December 15, which allowed the City to
submit the Plan before the December 31, 2008, deadline. The Comprehensive Plan is
required to be updated every ten years. The City also approved the Guiding Plan for the
B2 District, establishing design guidelines for new development and redevelopment as
well as a long-term infrastructure improvement plan for the business area along County
Road E.
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Other
The City approved an extension for Boston Scientific to allow a covered walkway on
their campus after expansion plans, including a covered skyway connection, were
indefinitely placed on hold.
Permits and Inspections
A total of 473 building permits along with 751 plumbing, water, sewer, mechanical, electrical,
fire, zoning, and sign permits were issued in 2008. Two new homes were constructed with a
total value of $875,486.00. The total value of all building permits was $11,185,278. The total of
all fees collected was $216,930.23. In 2007, there were 1,361 permits with a total value of
$40,964, 13 1.
Although the number of permits and total value were down from 2007, a complete comparison
across years is difficult because many permits and projects carry over from year to year. For
example, the University Commons project at Bethel University was approved in early 2007 with
a total value of more than $25,000,000. However, that project required staff involvement
through 2007, all of 2008, and will continue through the first half of 2009.
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Permit Status
Currently there are 741 open construction permits, with 401 of those building permits.
The remaining include: 56 fire, 56 electrical, 99 mechanical, 80 plumbing, five sewer, 33
sign, six water, and five zoning permits. Of the remaining permits, 583 are less than two
years old and none are older than four years. Since the number of permits and the
amount of work related to a particular permit can fluctuate greatly on an annual basis, it
can be difficult to make direct comparisons from year to year. However, the number of
open permits declined from 1,320 at the end of 2007. Staff will continue to follow up on
open permits and send out reminders to ensure that permits are resolved in a timely
manner.
Code Enforcement
There were a total of 491 code enforcement cases involving 509 issues in 2008. Of that total,
314 cases were completed and closed, leaving 101 pending cases. The majority of those pending
cases are unresolved parking of vehicles, recreational vehicle (RV) storage issues, and situations
that require continued monitoring.
The majority of complaints in 2008 came from a single complaint that included 127 separate
instances of where a garbage container was not properly screened in accordance with the City
Code. The City Code has since been revised to make container storage clearer for residents and
easier for Staff to enforce
City staff received 36 complaints of vehicles parked in prohibited areas and/or more than four
vehicles parked on a driveway, and eight complaints of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles. Thirty
complaints were received involving the location of exterior storage of RV's, two of over 34 feet
in length, and one for more than three RV's on a single property. There were five complaints of
vehicles over 12,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (large trucks) being stored or parked illegally in the
City, which were all on the same property.
General property maintenance complaints included the following:
• 36 concerns covered by the adopted International Property Maintenance Code,
• 28 for plant growth in excess of 8 inches (mowing of grass),
• 10 complaints regarding the exterior storage of materials and equipment,
10 regarding the accumulation of branches,
• 10 complaints of drainage and/or erosion problems,
9 10 involving the construction of driveways;
0 Six on membrane or accessory structures,
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• Four issues related to parking between 2 and 6 am on City streets,
• Five concerns about open burning and burning of garbage,
• Two complaints regarding dilapidated structures,
• Three complaints already this season dealing with the removal and/or placement of
snow.
• Two regarding landscaping in the right-of-way, and
• Two concerns of obstruction in the clear vision area at intersections.
There were 92 complaints or actions regarding the placement of signs in the right-of-way, most
of which resulted in the impoundment of the offending signs. There were 23 in 2007,
representing a four -fold increase. Many of the complaints did not require any action because
they involved non-commercial signs (political signs) during the election season.
Finally, in the catch-all category, there was a single complaint for each of the following:
direction of exterior lighting, the trapping of wild animals, peddling without a license, fishing
from a bridge, illegal sign change, illegal dumping, decaying vegetation, dirt left in the road,
construction delays, settling of a manufactured home, damage to a City trail, lot coverage,
discharge of a firearm, a teepeed home, a complaint about recreational fires, and an single
incident where a lawn sprinkler was hitting a mailbox.
2009 Goals
In December 2008, the City Council met to discuss City-wide goals for 2009. As part of this
meeting, the Council reviewed goals suggested by staff, goals proposed by the Planning
Commission, and Council goals. The results of this meeting included a set of goals for the
Community Development Department, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. While
the below goals are meant to guide the work plan for 2009, the City recognizes that additional
projects are likely arise during the year.
Community Development Department Goals
1. Continue working toward implementing of the "Guiding Plan for the B2 District,"
specifically the pedestrian connection over Highway 51 on County Road E;
2. Construct a pathway along Lexington Avenue from the railroad tracks to Grey Fox Road
and work to involve the adjacent businesses in funding the project;
3. Develop a Community Enhancement Program to increase Code Compliance, which
includes:
a. Property maintenance education;
b. Improved abatement ordinance;
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c. Review of existing codes to make them clearer and easier to enforce;
d. Uniform code enforcement policy;
e. Rental registration program; and,
f. Administrative fine program;
4. Complete the installation and implementation of a new permit/code enforcement software
program.
Planning Commission Goals
1. Major Revision. and Re -codification of the City's Shoreland Management Ordinance —
This would include analysis of wetland setbacks, treatment of vegetation and landscaping
within the shoreland, equipment and structures within the shoreland, and an analysis of
the entire ordinance in order to better comply with current DNR regulations.
2. Revision of the City's Subdivision Ordinance — There are many aspects of this ordinance
that are out of date and need revision. Additionally, there are things within the ordinance,
such as filing deadlines and payment schedules for park dedication payments that are
inflexible and make small scale development more difficult then it might otherwise be.
3. Adoption of Green Building/Zoning Codes — The Planning Commission identified
specific areas that they- would like additional research and review in terms of
incorporating green standards as well as removing impediments to green buildings within
the City's codes; windmills, "natural lawns", water run-off, permeable pavers, etc.
4. Design Standards — Along with the adoption of design standards for the B-2 District, the
Planning Commission is interested in looking at other districts within the City.
Specifically it may be appropriate to extend the B-2 Design Standards into the B-3
District as well. The Planning Commission will begin looking into this issue at their
December 3, 2008, meeting. Other districts were also mentioned as possible candidates
for design standards.
Economic Development Commission Goals
o Long-term Strategic Imperatives:
o Build relationships with the business community.
o Identify redevelopment and development opportunities.
o Act as an active liaison between the City Council and the business community.
Implementation Projects
1. Identify locations for gateway signs, obtain cost information, and build gateway signs.
2. Update the business contact list on a regular basis
3. Divide the City into business contact areas for each of the EDC members to actively
build relationships with businesses. work to obtain:
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a. Vacancy information and rental rates
b. Identify major landlords and real estate brokers
c. Identify business needs
4. Prepare welcome packets for new businesses and business recognition programs
5. Recognize local businesses in the newsletter
6. Identify funding sources for EDC activities (including City budget and other outside
grant or funding opportunities)
7. Assist the City Council with a discussion on the potential businesses for the TCAAP
property
8. Prepare a Red Fox/Grey Pox Guiding Plan
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 41 2009 PCAgenda Item 2.
To: Punning Commission
FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner
Charles Roberts, Community Development Intern
SUBJECT: Update on Shoreland Regulations Discussion
Issue Identification
As an initial step in the shoreland management ordinance revision process, Staff asked both the
City Council and Planning Commission to express some of their priorities for the ordinance. The
following goals were listed by the Planning Commission at their February 4, 2009, work session
and the City Council at their February 17, 2009, work session.
Common Priorities
0 Protecting the rights of property owners and from the actions of neighbors
0 Enhancing shoreland aesthetics
• Ensuring public safety on lakes
• improving water quality
Encouraging native plantings on shoreland lots
City Council Priorities
0 Utilizing appropriate use management
• Managing potential impediments to shorelands (i.e. geese)
0 Minimizing runoff from. parking lots
• Addressing neglected yards in shoreland lots
• Clarifying regulations for residential vs. non-profit institution shoreland properties
i Ensuring participation of institutions on shoreland properties (i.e. Bethel and
Northwestern Colleges)
0 Continuing to discourage water orientated accessory structures
PIanning Commission Priorities
• Establishing a standard setback for structures
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• Protecting public amenities on lakes
• Using clear and concise language
• Maintaining tree populations around lakes
Addressing Priorities
While many of the priorities expressed by the City Council and Planning Commission can be
accomplished through a revised shoreland management ordinance, it is not expected that any
ordinance can address every priority. The realization of some priorities may be complicated by
difficulties in effective enforcement or limits of the City's regulatory powers. In those cases,
public awareness and education may be more effective tools in which Staff recommends
including as part of the process. Some strategies may include:
• Holding public meetings during the process to allow residents to express concerns and
aid in priority identification. While this may cause necessary revisions to the preliminary
timeline developed by Staff, public participation would be a valuable opportunity to
collect additional feedback and raise awareness of common issues.
• Establishing a shoreland management page on the City's website providing status updates
and links to additional resources such as DNR handouts and contact information.
• Publishing informational articles in the Arden Hills Notes community newsletter,
including announcements of upcoming meetings.
• Providing educational workshops for residents covering City and DNR shoreland
regulations and holding Q&A segments.
Next Steps
Staff is proposing that in addition to continuing conversations with the City Council and
Planning Commission, a community meeting would be held in May to gain feedback on common
shoreland concerns. Staff welcomes suggestions from the Planning Commission on some of the
topics the meeting could address. Some tentative ideas include:
• Setbacks for structures and fences: Should the "front yard" be considered along the right-
of-way or the lake itself?
• Storage in shoreland lots: What are the options on acceptable places or accessory
structures for storage on yards?
• Native plantings and vegetative buffers: Should a vegetative buffer be required from the
shoreline where grass is not mowed and native plantings are encouraged?
• Dock placement and design: What are DNR approved dock designs and should there be
side yard setbacks?
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Additional Notes
The Planning Commission brought up a couple questions pertaining to shoreland management at
their February 4, 2009, work session. Staff has additional information for follow-up, included
below:
• What are the DNR definitions for the lake classifications, particularly recreational
development lakes (i.e. Round Lake)?
The DNR definitions for lake types are as follows:
-Natural Environment Lakes usually have less than 150 total acres, less than 60 acres per mile of
shoreline, and less than three dwellings per mile of shoreline. They may have some winter kill of
fish; may have shallow, swampy shoreline; and are less than 15 feet deep.
-Recreational Development Lakes usually have between 60 and 225 acres of water per mile of
shoreline, between 3 and 25 dwellings per mile of shoreline, and are more than 15 feet deep.
-General Development Lakes usually have more than 225 acres of water per mile of shoreline
and 25 dwellings per mile of shoreline, and are more than 15 feet deep.
• How are residents able to determine the Ordinary High Water mark for their lake?
Although residents will need to have a surveyor determine where the Ordinary High Water mark
(OHW) falls on their property, the DNR has an on-line lake survey that allows people to search
for information by lake name and/or identification number. The URL to this site is
http:Uwww.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html. Staff intends to provide a link to the survey and
a list of city lake OWHs on the City website.
Per the DNR survey, the 2007 (current) OWHs for lakes in Arden Hills are:
-Lake Johanna: 878 feet
-Lake Josephine: 884.4 feet
-Little Lake Johanna: Not listed
-Lake Valentine: 878.7 feet
-Karth Lake: 934.95 feet
-Round Lake: 890 feet
*NOTE: Marsden Lake is not recognized as a lake in the DNR lake survey.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 41 2009 PC Agenda Item 2.D
To: Planning Commission
FROM: Charles Roberts, Community Development Intern
SUBJECT: Report from the City Council
January 26, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting on this date was cancelled.
February 9, 2009, City Council Meeting
As part of this meeting, Staff presented the 2008 Community Development Year in Review. Part
of this presentation included a visual review of the progress on some of the notable planning
cases over the past year. This presentation will be made to the Planning Commission at their
March 4, 20091, meeting.
The City Council also approved Ordinance 2009-004 to amend the nuisance and abatement
ordinance. This accomplishes one of the changes proposed in Planning Case ##09-001, the clear
vision area ordinance amendment, reviewed at the February 4, 2009, Planning Commission
meeting. Asp art of Ordinance 2009-004, Section 600 was replaced by the new Section 620
which directly references the clear vision area in its language. As a result, the clear vision area
ordinance amendment will now only propose the changes to the Zoning Code when it is
presented to the City Council at their March 41 20091 meeting.
February 23, 2009, City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting on this date was cancelled.
February 17, 2009, City Council Work Session
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As part of this meeting, Lyle Salmela and Michael Orange made a presentation to the City
Council regarding sustainable design, green building, and Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design, commonly called LEED. while this focused on TCAAP, some of the
ideas could extend to the rest of Arden Hills. The purpose of the presentation and subsequent
discussion was to consider green and sustainable design strategies, one of the goals outlined for
the Zoning Code by the Community Development Department for 2009.
In follow-up to the Planning Commission's work session on February 4, 2009, Staff also asked
the City Council to express some of their priorities for the revised shoreland management
ordinance. Staff intends to have future discussions with the City Council and Planning
Commission throughout the updating process.
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