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Home My WebLink About4C, 2030 Comprehensive Plan ApprovalItt-- ,,,--ARVEN HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2009 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approval Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: Recommendation: Motion to approve Resolution 2009-026: Approve the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. Supporting Documents: 1. September 28, 2009, Memo to the City Council 2. August 13, 2009, Letter from the Metropolitan Council 3. Resolution 2009-026: Approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan The amended chapters and the full 2030 Comprehensive Plan is available on the City's website at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/compplan. ,,---ARPEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 28, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2009-026: Approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Requested Action Motion to approve Resolution 2009-026: Approve the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. Backeround State Statute 473.864 requires all cities and townships in the seven county metropolitan area to update their comprehensive plans every ten years with the most recent due date having been December 31, 2008. The City initiated the update process in June 2007 and, after a series of community meetings and work sessions, the draft Plan was completed and reviewed by the Planning Commission at their July 2, 2008, meeting. The City Council subsequently reviewed the draft plan at their July 14, 2008, meeting where they authorized the release of the draft plan to the affected jurisdictions for comments. The affected jurisdictions completed their review in early December 2008. The City Council gave preliminary approval to the Comprehensive Plan on December 15, 2008, and authorized submitting the Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review, which was ahead of the December 31 due date. From January to May, the Metropolitan Council reviewed the Plan and requested changes to bring it into complete conformance with the system statement and regional policy plans. The requested changes were technical in nature, and none of the changes impacted the goals or policies approved by the City Council. Once the open questions were resolved, the Metropolitan Council declared the Plan complete on June 1, 2009. City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\Memos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 1 of 5 The Comprehensive Plan was then reviewed by the Metropolitan Council's Environment Committee on July 14, 2009, and their Community Development Committee on July 20, 2009. Finally, on August 12, 2009, the Metropolitan Council completed its formal review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Council found that the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan met all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements and conformed to the regional system plans for transportation, water resources management, and parks. The Metropolitan Council also found the Plan to be consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. In short, the Metropolitan Council approved the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Requested ChanLyes from the Metropolitan Council As noted above, the Metropolitan Council did have a few technical changes and corrections. None of the changes impacted the policies discussed by the City Council. Since the Comprehensive Plan is a lengthy document, this memo will only outline the changes that were made after the December 15, 2008, preliminary approval by the City Council. The amended chapters and the full 2030 Comprehensive Plan are available online at www.ci.arden- hills.mn.us/com-pplan. The changes were as follows: • Chapter 6: Land Use o Figure 6.3: Future Land Use Map — Changed the future land use classification to "Parks and Open Space" for two properties adjacent to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. These two properties are part of the County's long range Master Plan for the park. o Table 6.4: 2030 Future Land Use — Updated the table to reflect the land use classification change in the Future Land Use Map noted above. The table lists the number of acres in each future land use category. o Section 6.4.1: Future Land Use Classifications — The definition for "Mixed Residential" was amended to include a range of possible housing densities. The submitted Plan included an average density, but the Metropolitan Council requires a minimum and maximum density for residential districts. The average density number remains in the definition, but a density range was added. The definition provides a significant amount of flexibility to the City but could be amended in the future if needed. ■ Submitted definition: "[Mixed Residential] provides for a variety of housing types and densities in close proximity, including single-family detached homes, single -attached homes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and senior housing options. The anticipated average density is 10.4 units per acre, though the density will vary on the property. This land use is designated for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment and is subject to change once a final land use plan is selected. ■ Revised definition: "[Mixed Residential] provides for a variety of housing types and densities in close proximity, including single-family detached City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\1\4emos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 2 of 5 homes, single -attached homes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and senior housing options. The anticipated average density is 10.4 units per acre with a minimum average density of six units per acre up to a maximum density of 46 units per acre though the density will vary on the property. This land use is designated for the proposed TCAAP redevelopment, and the density is subject to change once a final land use plan is selected." • Chapter 9: Parks and Recreation o Section 9.2: Corrected the number of regional parks, park preserves, and regional trails. Corrected the "Rice Creek Chain of Lakes" name. o Figure 9.1: Existing Regional Park and Pathway System ■ Corrected the "Highway 96 Regional Trail" label. ■ Removed the regional designation from Elmer L. Andersen trail, which is not a regional trail in the metropolitan system. o Figure 9.2: Existing and Proposed Park and Pathway System ■ Added the "Highway 96 Regional trail label. ■ Added the Tony Schmidt Regional Park expansion parcels, which is part of the County's master plan for the park. • Chapter 11: Transportation o Section 11.3.1: Forecasted Traffic Volumes & Capacity Needs —Noted the removal of Interstate 694 expansion from the State's transportation improvement program. A statement about the City's support for keeping the expansion in the State's plan was added. o Section 11.3.4: Multimodal Transportation Opportunities — Added a statement that para-transit is provided by Metro -Mobility. This is a different service than dial -a -ride service, which is undergoing a program change with the Metropolitan Council. • Appendix E: Sanitary Sewer o Table E.3: Sewer Flow by Interceptor by Year —this table was omitted in the original submittal and needed to be added. o Section E.2 —Corrected the text to include a fourth individual sewage treatment system (ISTS) that was inadvertently not included in the submitted version. An ISTS is commonly known as a septic system. Future Comprehensive Plan Amendments Although the Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a long-term development guide for the City, it is a dynamic document that can be amended over time to accommodate community needs and opportunities. Therefore, the Metropolitan Council includes an amendment process that can be City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\1\4emos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 3 of 5 utilized after a comprehensive plan is adopted. As of December 31, 2008, the Metropolitan Council is not considering any amendments from a city until their plan is adopted. A comprehensive plan amendment requires a public hearing with the Planning Commission and City Council preliminary approval. Once the Council grants preliminary approval, it is released to the adjacent jurisdictions for review, which can be up to 60 days for amendment (compared to a six month review for the full plan updates). Once the review period has concluded, the amendment is submitted to the Metropolitan Council. Amendments that have no impact and are small in nature often qualify for the faster administrative review, which can be completed in as little as two weeks. If, however, the amendment could impact a regional system, it will require the full review process that can take 60 to 120 days after a completed amendment is submitted. Implementation While preparing the Comprehensive Plan is a formidable task, it is only one step in the planning process. The implementation process is the next step, which will require coordination between City departments, direction from the City Council, and efforts from the various commissions and committees. The Planning Commission; Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee; Economic Development Commission; and the other City committees/commissions will almost certainly have a role. A comprehensive plan is meant to take a long-term look at the community, but it is not a static document. The City should work to implement the Comprehensive Plan over time; however, the Plan does not preclude exploring new projects, goals, policies, priorities, and strategies in the future if new opportunities or issues arise. Additionally, the policies and programs described in the Comprehensive Plan will need to be further evaluated during the budgeting process. Upon official adoption, a city is generally required to amend the official controls (i.e. zoning, subdivision, and other ordinances) within nine months to bring the City ordinances into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. While a few tweaks may be needed, significant changes to the zoning and subdivision ordinances are not anticipated to be needed because there are no significant land use changes south of Highways 10 and 96. The City may, however, want to consider changes beyond what is required in order to make more effective and responsive ordinances. When a final plan is selected for the TCAAP property, the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations may need to be amended to reflect the final components of a TCAAP reuse plan. Metropolitan Council Comprehensive Planning Grant In the fall of 2007, the City received a $20,000 planning grant to facilitate the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. The first $10,000 was received that fall, and the second half of the grant is paid when the Comprehensive Plan is adopted by the City Council. City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\1\4emos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 4 of 5 Recommendation Motion to approve Resolution 2009-026 to approve the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update Attachments A. August 13, 2009, Letter from the Metropolitan Council B. Resolution 2009-026: Approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan The amended chapters and the full 2030 Comprehensive Plan is available on the City's website at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/compplan. City Council Meeting \\Ahdocs 1 \ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\Memos\092809 - Regular Meeting - CC Report - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc Page 5 of 5 Attachment B Resolution 2009-026: Approval of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan September 28, 2009, City Council Meeting it Metropolitan Council August 13, 2009 James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director City of Arden Hills 1245 west Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112-5743 RE: City of Arden EIills 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Metropolitan Council Review Pile No. 20476-1 Metropolitan Council District 10, Kris Sands Dear Mr. Lehnhoff: At its meeting on August 12, 2009, the Metropolitan Council completed its formal review of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Council based its review on the staff s report and analysis (attached). The Council found that the City's Update meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, conforms to the regional system plans for transportation, including aviation, water resources management, and parks. The Council found the Update consistent with the 2030 Regional .Development Framework, and is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. The Council adopted the following recommendations: Recommendations of the Community Development Committee: 1. Authorize the City of Arden Hills to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect. 2. Advise the City to: a) Work with Council staff on revising the affordable housing need number as part of the future Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant comprehensive plan amendments. b) Participate in Council activities to monitor redevelopment and infll in developed communities. c) Implement the advisory comments noted in the Review Record sections on transportation and aviation. d) Update the local surface water management plan within two years from the date that the new Rice Creek watershed District (RCWD) watershed management plan is approved by BWSR, and submit it to the Council for review concurrent with its submittal to the RCWD for approval. Recommendations of the Environment Committee: Approve the City of Arden Hills' Tier 11 Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Please consult the attached staff report for important information about the City's next steps. Of particular importance are the Council's actions listed in the Advisory Comments (page 2) and the specific comments noted in the technical review sections in the body of the report. www. me tro c o u p cil . o rg 390 An EguaI Opportunity Employer James Lehnhoff August 13, 2009 Page 2 Congratulations on a plan well done and for completing the Update successfully. we sincerely appreciate the cooperation and collaboration shown by City staff throughout the review process. Sincerely, OLA Phyllis anson, Manager Local Planning Assistance Attachment CC: Kris Sanda, Metropolitan Council District 10 Crystal Carlson, MHFA Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT Metro Division Tort Dupre, Principal Reviewer / Sector Representative Cheryl Olsen, Reviews Coordinator N.-WomtnDeALPAlCommunitiesUrden HillsV ettersW rden Hills 2009 CPU 20476-1 post Council action.doc N.-I('otnttiDevILP�tConinititiifiesLIrdeti HillslLetterslrlyden Hills 2009 CPU 20476-1 post Council actlon.doc Attachment A August 13, 2009 Letter from the Metropolitan Council September 28, 2009, City Council Meeting ltos--- ,,--ARZEN HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO.2009-026 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Metropolitan Land Planning Act the City prepared a 2030 Comprehensive Plan update in accordance with the System Statement dated September 12, 2005, and the amended population, household, and employment forecasts that were approved by the Metropolitan Council on March 25, 2008. WHEREAS, the City held three community involvement meetings and numerous public meetings with the Planning Commission; Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee; Economic Development Commission; and the City Council to prepare the Plan. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 2, 2008, to receive public comments prior to releasing the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan for review by adjacent jurisdictions. WHEREAS, on July 14, 2008, the City Council authorized releasing the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan for comment to adjacent jurisdictions, which include: the Cities of Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview; Ramsey County; the Minnesota Department of Transportation; the Rice Creek Watershed District; the Mounds View School District, and the Roseville School District. WHEREAS, on December 15, 2008, the City Council accepted the comments from the adjacent jurisdictions, gave preliminary approval to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and authorized its submission to the Metropolitan Council. WHEREAS, on August 12, 2009, the Metropolitan Council provided comments to the City of Arden Hills and found that the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements; conforms to the regional system plans for transportation, including aviation, water resources management, and parks; is consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework, and is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Arden Hills has hereby completed and approved its 2030 Comprehensive Plan. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2009, Stanley D. Harpstead, Mayor ATTEST: Ronald J. Moorse, City Administrator \\Ahdocs1\ah\AHdata\Planning\Comprehensive Plan\Memos\092809 - Regular Meeting - Attachment B - 2030 Comp Plan Update.doc