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6:30 p.m. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
I. CALL TO ORDER MAKE THIS MEETING,
1. Roll Call PLEASE LET US KNOW AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK
II. APPEARANCES/PRESENTATION(S) YOU!
1. Mr. Lou Suski, Gaughan Companies, Inc.—City Code, Chapter 156, Subdivision, 156.166—
Parking Requirements (Other Industrial or Warehouse)
III. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion on Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Meeting with Ruffridge/Johnson General Contractor Jay Thorson, Dailey Companies
2. MnPASS Express
2. Reschedule Regularly Scheduled Meeting of November 3,2015 due to School District
Elections, (November 10, 2015)?
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. August 11, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Planning&Zoning Commission Meeting— September 1, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
Parks &Recreation Committee Meeting—August 5, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
City Council Meeting— August 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
City Council Meeting— August 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
USE OF PARK(S)
Out Run Homelessness, 5, 8K's& Kids Run/Walk—September 19, 2015 (Around Centerville Lake and Out and
Back)
CHS Diamond in the Rough 5K & l OK Run/Walk—September 26, 2015 (Around Centerville Lake and Out and
Back)
Centennial Flag Football— LaMotte Park Fields 1, 2 & 11 —August 1 —October 30, 2015 (Tuesdays, Thursdays &
Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. — Sunset& 8:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m.
Centennial Soccer—Acorn Creek Park Field 1 —April 1 —October 30, 2015 (5:00 p.m.—Sunset)
Centennial Soccer—LaMotte Park, Fields 1, 2 & 11 —August 1 —October 30, 2015 (Mondays, Wednesdays &
Fridays from 5:00 p.m. —Sunset
B-Day Party—Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park—August 30, 2015 (1:00— 5:00 p.m.)
Cub Scout Rocket Launch—Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park—October 3, 2015 w/Alternative Date October 10,
2015 (8:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m.)
(e) Temporary storage of materials and equipment during construction and landscaping; and
(f) Lakeshore properties can store the following items of personal property within 50 feet of
the shoreline during the months from September to May: docks,boat lifts, swim rafts,
slides and other swimming equipment.
(2) Commercial/industrial districts. Storage of products, materials and equipment, excluding
rubbish or junk, which is necessary to an approved business operation in a commercial or
industrial district, and which is completely screened from adjoining properties and rights-of-way.
The site plan review process is required to determine the appropriateness for storage permitted in
the section, surfacing required for the storage area and the screening required.
§§ 156.145 THROUGH 156.154 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
§ 156.155 WOODLANDS PRESERVATION.
In residential areas, structures shall be located in a manner that the maximum number of woodlands
shall be preserved. If large numbers of trees are cut in residential areas, trees shall be replanted in a density and
manner satisfactory to the City Council. Clear cutting of woodlands for nonagricultural purposes is prohibited,
unless the action involves a utility or roadway, required by the public, and includes a reforestation plan required
by the City Council.
§§ 156.156 THROUGH 156.165 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE.
§ 156.166 PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
(A)Requirements in general. The following table illustrates the minimum number of parking spaces
required for various uses permitted in the city. The city may modify minimum parking requirements in
the M-1 District, as part of the planned unit development approval process, if it is determined that the
use is consistent with the purpose of the district and that parking is determined by the City to be
sufficient to accommodate the use.
Uses Minimum Parking Required
Residential 2/dwelling unit
Churches 1/3 seats in largest assembly room
Schools 1/classroom plus 1/3 seats in largest assembly
Theaters 1/3 seats
Restaurants 1/3 seats
Offices 5/1,000 sq.ft. gross floor space
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Retail 6/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Convenience stores 7/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
General services 4/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Trade businesses 3/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Manufacturing 3/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Other industrial or warehousing 2/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
Car washes 5/stacking per bay
Drive-up restaurants 5 stacking plus 1/3 seats
(B)Off-street parking. When a building or structure is enlarged, additional off-street parking shall be
required only with respect to the additional usable floor area.
(C)Change in the U.se of a Building or Structure. An off-street parking area shall not be changed to any
other use until equal off-street parking is provided elsewhere. No parking area used or designated in
connection with a building or structure in existence on the effective date of this chapter shall be reduced
to provide fewer than the minimum number of parking spaces required under this chapter.
(D)Off-street parking and loading zones. No building or structure shall be hereafter erected,substantially
altered or its use changed unless off-street parking and loading spaces have been provided in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter. The number of off-street parking spaces provided shall be at least
the minimum number provided in the schedule contained in this section.
(E)Notwithstanding the minimum number of parking spaces as defined by this section, a conditional use
permit may be granted to provide fewer parking spaces when it is clearly demonstrated by the applicant
that the use will not require the number of spaces indicated. In the event a conditional use permit is
granted, a condition may be imposed to require that the land normally dedicated to parking shall be held
in a landscaped reserve that can be used for parking in the event the use or parking needs should change.
A landscape reserve should equal the amount of land necessary to support the number of parking spaces
required to serve any more restrictive parking use of the building or structure permitted by the applicable
zoning district and building codes.
(F) Parking spaces may be located on a lot other than that containing the principal use, subject to issuance of
a conditional use permit.
(G)Off-street loading. A loading space shall have minimum dimensions of not less than 12 feet in width, 50
feet in length, exclusive of driveways, aisles and other circulation areas. One off-street loading space
shall be provided and maintained on the same lot for each commercial and industrial use requiring
regular delivery of goods and having a modified gross floor area of more than 10,000 square feet. One
loading space shall be provided for each additional 25,000 square feet or fraction thereof. No off-street
loading space shall be located in any required yard adjoining any residential use. Required off-street
loading space shall not be included as off-street parking space in computing required off-street parking
space. Vehicles utilizing this loading space shall not project into the public right-of-way.
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4780 Regents Walk
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952.250.9783
hulvestad@rocklandreadvisors.com
June 29, 2015
Meeting With Mike Ericson, City Administrator, City of Centerville and
Lou Suski, Gaughan Companies
o Offer to purchase Lot 2, Block 1, Clearwater Business Park
o Buyer: Jon and Sophie Pederson
o Tenant: Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, Inc.
o Sale of existing Ruffridge Johnson property
0 1031 Exchange Contingency
o Due diligence timeline
o Site and building plans
o Next step
RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.*
Projected Timellne for Sale of Exchange Property
And
Acquisition of Centerville Business Park Site
6/2015 6/2015 12/31/2015 6/2015—4/01/2016 4/01/2016 4/10/2016 Cente
CI
J &S Pederson * J &S Pederson *sign a Deadline for Aeon to J &S Pederson Specified Closing Date for closing on Construc
submit offer to purchase agreement to satisfy and/or waive all complete due diligence Date in purchase purchase of RJE facilit
purchase Lot 2, Block sell the Ruffridge contingencies. If Aeon on Centerville site and agreement with Centerville site or 10 Centervil
1,Clearwater Johnson business does not terminate the contract for materials Aeon. days after the close commern
Business Park from property to Aeon PA,Aeon becomes and construction of of the sale to Aeon, close on
City of Centerville contingent on obligated to close April new facility. All whichever occurs Centervil
completing a 1031 1, 2016 contingent on close of later.
exchange for a the sale to Aeon.
replacement property
in Centerville.
*Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. =Tenant of both Exchange Property and proposed Centerville Business Park site.
Jon and Sophie Pederson = Current owners of Exchange Property and prospective owner of Centerville Business Park site.
RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.*
Projected Timeline for Sale of Exchange Property
And
Acquisition of Centerville Business Park Site
12015 12/31/2015 6/2015—4/01/2016 4/01/2016 4/10/2016 Centerville Site 1031 Exchange
Closing Executed
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agreement to satisfy and/or waive all complete due diligence Date in purchase purchase of RJE facility on closing on
iffridge contingencies. If Aeon on Centerville site and agreement with Centerville site or 10 Centerville site to purchase of
lusiness does not terminate the contract for materials Aeon. days after the close commence after Centerville site
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ton obligated to close April new facility. All whichever occurs Centerville site.
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Table of Contents
A. Introduction.............................................................................3
B. Systems Guidelines................................................................. 9
C. Standards for Private Development............................................19
January 4, 2006 Page 1 of 34
Master Plan `
Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Members:
Kevin Amundsen Rick Terway
Bill Bisek Mike Thinesen
Jenny Dosch Tom Wood
Jennifer Klennert Mayor Mary Capra
Tom Lee John Meyer, City Financial Dir.
D. Love Dallas Larson, City Administrator
Mark Pangell
Consultant Team:
Damon Farber Associates Benshoof&Associates KKE Architects, Inc.
923 Nicollet Mall, Suite 200 10417 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 2 300 First Avenue N.
Mpls, MN 55402 Hopkins, MN 55343 Mpls, MN 55401
web: www.damonfarber.com web: www.benshoof.com web: www.kke.com
ph: 612.332.7522 ph: 952.238.1667 ph: 612.332.4200
We would like to thank the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force, the
many concerned citizens, business owners, City Staff, County Staff and
local politicians who contributed their time and ideas to the Master Plan. It
is the dedication and hard work of such individuals that make Centerville a
thriving community today and will provide vision for its future.
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A. INTRODUCTION
A. 1. intent of the Master Plan &
Development Guidelines
The Downtown Area Master Plan &
Development Guidelines propose
recommendations that will reinforce and
guide publiclprivate investment in a manner
that will strengthen the viability of the area
and recommend Downtown Centerville as a
community destination of the highest
quality. The Master Plan is intended to `
guide the form and character of
development within downtown for the next
twenty years.
Traditional Mixed-Use Downtown
In the summer of 2005, Damon Farber
Associates was commissioned by the City Mixed-Use neighborhood and downtown
of Centerville to lead a community task area.
force to prepare a master plan, a set of
design guidelines and zoning amendments. A framework of transportation
The purpose of the Master Plan& improvements needed to support the
Development Guidelines is to establish an redevelopment of the area and to create
appropriate framework for future appropriate levels of parking as well as
redevelopment of downtown as a vibrant vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to
Mixed-Use destination,to incorporate: the downtown.
A set of design standards to guide the
_ architectural quality of new development
within the downtown area.
While subject to the following regulations
and guidelines, the plan layout shall be
flexible to respond to physical site
r constraints,end users' needs, community
desires and a changing market.
The market analysis performed by the
McCombs Group in the Fall of 2005 helped
to define the overall quantity of retail,
Looking South on Centerville Road at Main Street commercial and residential that could occur
• An overall vision for redevelopment within the next twenty years.
of the area, including the pattern, form and
character of new development and open The market analysis projects that the City of
space in the interest of creating a cohesive Centerville will be able to sustain a total of
230,700 square feet of merchandise and
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services including but not limited to A Master Plan Concept and Development
restaurants, specialty stores, clothing Guidelines would allow for this kind of
retailers, coffee shops, physicians offices, creative flexibility. The Guidelines set
insurance offices, bank, daycare and standards for urban design relationships
personal services. The Market Analysis that ensure the scale and character of
also predicts that the City of Centerville will redevelopment that the community expects,
be well served by the addition of while still allowing the developer to arrive at
approximately 450 additional higher density creative solutions that meet their financial
residential units. requirements and the needs of the end
users.
The uses and square footages shown on
the Master Plan are based on this analysis
with consideration of the appropriate uses to
occur within the downtown area and
transitions into the surrounding
neighborhoods.
The Master plan directs the design of the
street and open space network and
provides flexibility with the individual block
layout and dispersion of housing types to
meet City statutes, regulations and
guidelines within.
A.II Master Plan
improved Pedestrian Environment
A number of goals emerged during the initial The intent of the Downtown Master Plan is
meetings with downtown land owners, the to provide a comfortable, safe, Mixed-Use
general public, the Downtown Task Force community with emphasis on pedestrian
and through the analysis of existing oriented streetscapes, diverse housing
conditions and upon review of the Market options, adequate open space and quality
Analysis conducted by the McCombs
architecture.
Group.
The goals were developed with an eye More specifically, the Guidelines are
towards providing the development
intended to:
community with a clear and concise Ensure the compatible integration of
understanding of the communities' vision for retail, office and residential uses.
the downtown. The vision includes the
desire to incorporate the History of Maintain a scale and form of
Centerville into the redevelopment. development that emphasizes sensitivity to
A system was needed to set standards for the pedestrian environment and existing
the overall project but also to allow enough neighborhoods nearby.
flexibility for developers to tailor their • Ensure the compatible integration of a
individual projects within the downtown area variety of housing types, including
towards the needs of the end users. townhouses, medium density and high
density residential.
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appropriate design standards. A range
• Minimize the impact of automobiles into of housing types will be available in
the setting through strategies such a shared downtown, each meeting high design
parking", in which adjacent land uses having standards. Centerville will meet the
different peak-hour parking demands can challenge of managing growth while
share parking facilities. enhancing the historic small town flavor,
safety and strong sense of community
• Improve access to and from County that has attracted people to live here."
State Aid Highways 14 and 21.
- Task Force Vision Statement
• Achieve"traffic calming"benefits
through: an integrated street network, History of Centerville
provision of options for traffic flow, the Centerville has a rich French-Canadian
design of streets with adequate width, and history with the first white settlers arriving to
the provision of on-street parking. the area in the 1840's. They were trappers
Provide for public open space that uses coming to the area for the abundant wildlife.
Prior to the white settlers moving into the
storm water treatment ponds as a visual area the Dakota Indians lived here in the
and recreational amenity to the project. 1600s and 1700s. At that time, this area
Ensure the compatibility of buildings with was covered with dense woodlands and
respect to the specific character of their many square miles of marshes, lakes, and
p p waterways. The Dakotas abandoned their
immediate context within each district. settlement in the late 1700's, but returned
Encourage active ground floor uses, annually to harvest wild rice.
such as restaurants, shops and services, to Soon after,families from Canada arrived
animate the street within the Mixed-Use and settled here because it reminded them
Corridors portion of the area. of their former homeland. Several
descendants of these original settlers still
• Develop a better connection between live in Centerville.
downtown and Centerville Lake
The city was officially established on August
The task force developed a vision statement 11, 1857,when Minnesota was still a
for the entire project that will guide the territory. At that time Centerville was known
development of the plan and aid in the as Centerville Township and encompassed
evaluation of development proposals. the current City of Centerville and the City of
Lino Lakes. The downtown area of
"Centerville will continue to be a small Centerville was originally known as the
town and will be a safe community where French Section. German immigrants settled
people know their neighbors. The farther to the west in what is now part of the
historic fabric of the downtown and the City of Lino Lakes. The pioneers cleared
surrounding neighborhood provide a the land for farming and agriculture soon
strong sense of place and pride for followed. Residents formed the Church of
residents. Residents will be able to walk St. Genevieve of Paris.
to downtown through a well-connected The Downtown Redevelopment Task Force
trail system. Centerville's historic wanted to build off of Centerville's history
downtown will offer a mix of uses, with with an emphasis on our uniqueness of
the small town character preserved by having the downtown still standing, but all of
January 4, 2006 Page 5 of 34
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the building have been greatly modified and A. 111 Purpose. What are Development
no long meet the criteria for registration as a Guidelines?
National Historic site. With this knowledge The primary purpose of Development
the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Guidelines is to set basic parameters,
felt the necessity to build off our heritage in describe preferences and design intent.
the redesign plans for the downtown area. These guidelines serve as a framework
within which creative design can occur.
You will see the French-Canadian reflection Development Guidelines are established to
in the design plan with great detail given to ensure that public and private development
iron work and building design reflective of projects implement the Goals, Objectives,
turn of the century Canadian architecture. Policies and Character envisioned by the
community. The Guidelines provide a
framework to:
'4 "'3 r.° t ,, • Enhance the quality of the built
environment;
•Achieve quality contextual design
•Achieve design that implements the vision
of each district in which the property is
located, thereby promoting an identity for
the downtown;
Quality Residential Architecture • Encourage a diversity of architectural
styles that incorporate historic architectural
Districts elements and materials previously used
The project area is broken into two unique downtown;
districts that relate directly to each other.
The Mixed-Use Corridors and the • Provide design flexibility instead of
Downtown Neighborhood district form the aesthetic control;
primary development opportunities within
the area. • Create a unique pedestrian-oriented
environment; and;
The Mixed-Use Corridors will provide
primarily retail uses on the first floor with • Provide investor and property owner
housing or office uses above. It will become confidence through design continuity.
a pedestrian friendly town center and
community destination. The Development Guidelines encompass
the above goals through standards for new
The Downtown Neighborhood will provide a construction that regulate site design,
range of medium to high density housing building placement and building design.
styles and choices for everyone from empty Lastly, the Guidelines establish standards
nesters to young professionals. for seven important systems. The
Guidelines include an explanation of the
general and specific design principles
promoted by each aspect of the guidelines,
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as well as a variety of images describing Transportation Systems Storm Water
appropriate design solutions to implement Systems
those principles.This approach values Utilities
creativity and allows for numerous design Mix of Uses
solutions for any particular project. The City Parking Strategy
Administrator and Planning and Zoning The Second document, Standards for
Commission are responsible for the Private Development is intended to provide
administration of the Development guidance to the private developers as they
Guidelines. Projects in the Downtown Area take responsibility for individual components
must comply with the Development within the Master Plan. It will help assure
Guidelines, as well as the provisions of the that the private development that takes place
City Code and compliance will be in the Downtown Area will fulfill the City's
determined during the site plan review goals and objectives for the area.
process.
The Standards for Private Development
- deal with the two individual districts within
JLthe Master Plan and the individual buildings
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A. IV Application
The format and content of these guidelines
are specifically tailored for use as a
reference workbook. They are organized
into two separate documents that are
intended to be used by two different
audiences, the Systems Guidelines and
the Standards for Private Development.
The first document, Systems Guidelines
provides design guidance for all elements of
the public infrastructure. It outlines issues
and provides design standards that apply to
the entire Downtown Area. It is intended as � 1
an attachment to the Master Plan Document
itself. The Systems Guidelines describe the
seven distinct items of the overall
infrastructure framework: . . _, ^:Y _
Context Improved Public bdrastructure
Open Space
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B. Systems Guidelines stand alone district within the City; instead it
will be a part of, and connect with, a variety
Systems Guidelines describe the elements of local, city-wide and regional systems.
of the public infrastructure. The System Each development project,whether a single
Guidelines outline issues and provides building, one lot, or a series of blocks, must
guidance for standards that apply to the provide reasonable links to these systems
entire Downtown Area. It is intended as an as a primary design objective.
attachment to the Master Plan Document
itself. The Systems Guidelines will deal Guideline Recommendations
with the seven distinct items of the overall To ensure that the Downtown Area takes
infrastructure framework: full advantage of local and regional
systems,development should:
Context
Open Space •Provide safe, easily recognized
Transportation Systems connections to city and regional trail
Storm Water Systems systems;
Utilities
Mix of Uses Support increased use of transit services
Parking Strategy by maintenance of existing service to St.
Paul and strengthen service to Minneapolis
These seven items represent the overall for residents;
organizing elements that give shape and
form to the public elements of the Master -Tie into, and improve,the utility network;
Plan. Presumably,they will be adopted by
the City as part of the Master Plan,will • Integrate with and complement the
become part of City policy and will be existing (and future)street framework;
implemented by the City or with City
participation before or concurrently with - Become an integral part of the city and
the work of private developers. The county drainage/storm water management
Systems Guidelines will create the plan;
framework within which the private parcels
are allowed to be developed. They will - Parks and open space will be easily
prescribe Development Standards for all accessible to all Downtown Area residents,
above ground,visible elements of the visitors, people who work here and also for
public infrastructure including street and the citizens of Centerville and the
roadway design, streetscape and surrounding area.
landscape design, pedestrian spaces,
connectivity between private and public B. 11. Open Space
spaces, parking strategies and policy, etc. The overall design framework of the
Systems Guidelines will prescribe Downtown Area is based on links to
everything in the public realm from curb LaMotte Park,trails, new open space
sections and paving materials to street downtown and regional open space. The
lights, park benches, waste receptacles City of Centerville will take the lead role in
and tree species. local parks programming, design review,
construction sequencing, implementation
B. I. Context and ultimately maintenance and operation
Although unique to Centerville, the of key public spaces within this framework.
Downtown Area is not intended to be a The goal is to link existing parks and trails
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defined in regional park plans with the trails • Maintain trail width shall be 12'where it
within the Downtown Area. occurs on residential streets and a minimum
of 10' in other areas;
• Encourage private development(block by
block)to share in the responsibility to
j` provide inviting, innovative and useable
Y , green space as integral parts of each
development project;
• Continue to work with St. Genevieve's
church on the future of their land on
Centerville Lake and insure that public
Trails Provide Access to Downtown access to the lake can be accommodated at
some point in the future;
Of equal importance is the contribution from
each block and each development project to • Integrate storm water management
this open space network, adding a variety of components (meeting water quality and
quantity requirements)within both
private, semi-private, and perhaps some
additional public space throughout the public/private parks and open space
Downtown Area. Private development will improvements. Together, the system of
public and semi-public green space will
share the responsibility to provide inviting,
innovative and useable green space as result in a welcoming public realm
throughout the revitalized downtown.
integral parts of individual parcel site
design.
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Guideline Recommendations
The Centerville Downtown Area will have
new open space that did not previously exist
in the City. Toward that end, Open Space
guidelines encourage the following:
• Work with the City to create an integrated, r !-
comprehensive open space system that
links with existing city and regional trails and
open space. Reroute the proposed regional
trail from CSAH 14 to Heritage Street, thus
providing a safer and more appealing
connection around downtown. Regional
trail connection will be maintained along
CSAH 14 until parcels to the south are Improved Access to Centerville Lake
assembled for development and will
accommodate the revised trail alignment B. Ill. Transportation Systems
shown on the master plan;
The system of streets and public rights-of-
way are the primary way people will
experience downtown. It is critical that the
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character and arrangement reinforces the and by eliminating mid-block access to
higher standard of development proposed parking areas. Instead,the parking areas
and improves the overall legibility of the would gain access from Sorel Street or
system from what exists today. The Progress Road. This allows for increased
following paragraphs provide the intended on-street parking and a safer pedestrian
transformation of the downtown area's environment. Additional amenities like
roadway system from a set of narrow decorative street lighting, shade trees,
roadways that lack a unique sense of benches, planters and hanging baskets will
character to an understandable system of begin to create a unique sense of place
roads with high quality pedestrian space downtown. With these recommended
and an image that reflects the higher enhancements, CSAH 14 will become a
standard of development desired for quality first impression to downtown
downtown. Centerville,will accommodate future traffic
needs and become an amenity for business
owners within the downtown area.
J County Road 21 Improvements
r Although the County has no current plans
for CSAH 21 (Centerville Road)aside from
improvements to the block south of CSAH
14)the Development Guidelines
recommend a desired street section for
Centerville Road that improves the
Existing Conditions on CSAH 14 at County Rd.21 pedestrian environment, introduces on-
street parking and continues the pedestrian
County State Aid Highway 14 amenities recommended for CSAH 14.
Improvements
One of the primary objectives of the plan is The first section on page 13 depicts Anoka
to improve the overall understandability and County's proposed configuration of CSAR
perceived quality of the transportation 21. The section below that illustrates the
system. Characteristics and access Development Guidelines recommended
associated with County State Aid Highway design for CSAR 21. It is important to note
(CSAH) 14 are critical components to that increasing the ROW width on
achieving this objective. Anoka County is Centerville Road will have a significant
currently planning on constructing impact on existing property owners on the
improvements to County Road 14 in 2007. west side of Centerville Road. The existing
The road will be widened from a 50 foot parcel sizes have a depth of 150 feet.
right-of-way(ROW)to 100 feet. Many Reducing this depth by 15 feet will make
buildings and properties on the north side of these parcels difficult to redevelop given
CSAR 14 will be taken by the County. parking requirements for retail and
Utility improvements will also be made. commercial. The Master Plan illustrates a
This project can become a catalyst for shared parking situation with St.
downtown change. Genevieve's that would provide additional
parking for the church and businesses along
The Development Guidelines recommend Centerville Road. It is important that this
pedestrian scale improvements by arrangement be resolved prior to any
relocating the proposed trail system on the expansion of the Centerville Road ROW.
south side of CSAH 14 to Heritage Street
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The Local Streets inside the stores. A positive visual image is
The further development of local important to retail success and to attracting
commercial streets is important to people to live downtown. Coordination with
attracting and keeping high quality retailers Anoka County will be required for
in the downtown area. Local streets will be streetscape enhancements.
easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH
21 and will provide a clear and logical The transportation improvements portrayed
system for shoppers and people living in the Master Plan combine to provide the
downtown to access local shops. Once on Downtown Area with improved way finding,
foot, users of the area should be able to easily accessible development parcels,
access the local sidewalks easily from easily understood layout of streets and a
parking areas and signage should orient system that can be phased in as
them to the mixed use corridors. Too much development occurs.
signage can clutter the streetscape and
actually cause additional confusion,while The further development of neighborhood
not enough can leave visitors with a sense streets will enhance the character of the
of frustration. A balance must be achieved. downtown neighborhood and differentiate
the residential areas from the commercial
The sidewalk materials, lighting and core. The provision of a wider right-of-way
landscaping all contribute to providing a allows for on-street parking as well as
high quality pedestrian experience. The sidewalks which improve connectivity
visual image of the street influences the throughout the downtown.
perceived quality of goods and services
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B. IV. Storm Water Systems Guideline Recommendations
Integration of the storm water management
The overall drainage system for the area is system and public open space will provide a
essential to the future performance and unique amenity for the downtown and the
function of the downtown and the improved City of Centerville.
water quality of Centerville Lake. The
project will provide a series of regional Design creativity, use of high quality
storm water collection areas on the east and materials and addressing safety concerns
west ends of Sorel Street. The ponds will are critical objectives to be addressed. The
provide a visual backdrop for new housing following objectives must also be addressed
opportunities downtown. The project will in the final design:
comply with Best Management Practice
(BMP) standards and alternative storm • Regional storm water ponds.
water treatment applications will be
explored to minimize capital costs,future • Provide fountains to improve water
maintenance and improve water quality. oxygen levels.
• Filter storm water prior to entering the
natural system.
• Plant pond edges with native plantings to
discourage geese from using sodded
areas.
B. V. Utilities
A solid network of water distribution and
wastewater collection infrastructure is vital
to the health, safety, and welfare of the
entire Downtown Area. While
understanding the location, size and
characteristics of individual utility
components is important, development
proposals must also acknowledge
awareness of the entire redevelopment
area, specifically how individual
{ = = improvements affect the overall utility
system. The downtown will also be served
j by a full complement of utility connections
including cable television, fiber optic,
electric, and telephone.
Guideline Recommendations
• Provide wastewater collection
infrastructure;
Ponds can become Visual AmenNes
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• Install water distribution system for
potable water consumption and for fire
protection;
• All utilities should be buried within City
Right-of-Way and make connections to
individual projects from a 'back of house'
location;
• All utilities designed according to City
standards.
Although utilities are not typically seen, they
play a vital role by establishing the needed
framework for development to move
forward.
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B. VI. Mix of Uses overall needs of the Downtown Area.
The master plan identifies the desired mix of Parking will be provided through a
uses within the downtown area. A combination of on-street spaces and off-
horizontal and vertical mix of uses is desired street surface lots to support the mix of uses
within the primary Mixed-Use Corridors. A at the core. Parking facilities should
mix of complimentary housing styles and contribute to the overall character and
scales should be incorporated into the image of the Downtown Area. Parking
Downtown neighborhood districts of the facility edge design should include
project. New uses should reinforce the elements, colors and materials that reflect,
public open space and activity at street- or complement surrounding buildings and
level. The mix of uses is designed to landscape.
promote daytime activity with shoppers and
workers and activity will continue in the �'F
evening with residents and visitors enjoying
new entertainment opportunities.
F,
Mixed-Use Project with 1' Floor Retail Parking Lots with Landscaped Edges
Guideline Recommendations Guideline Recommendations
• Promote vertical Mixed-Use within the Parking guidelines encourage the following:
Mixed-Use Core of the project. Provide
flexibility for developers wishing to be • Locate off-street surface parking lots away
creative with potential retail uses in other from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21, either behind
areas of the project; or to the side of primary buildings;
• All uses should reinforce pedestrian • Provide a combination of fencing,
activity at the street level. landscaping and landform to screen parking
B. VII. Parking Strategy areas from all streets and important views;
Balancing the realities of car-related • Create strategies for shared parking
necessities (streets, parking and so on)and between adjacent uses, taking advantage of
the desired character is a significant
challenge.The goal is to provide adequate peak and off-peak cycles, business hours,
nighttime activities, special events and other
parking, both quantity and location, while
pneeds. This is especially important on the
promoting new strategies that support the
west side of Centerville Road;
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•Work with the City to review existing
standards to provide flexibility including
hours for on-street parking, security and
enforcement practices, permit or metering.
•The City should work with existing
businesses and land owners to explore the
possibility of creating a special service
district within downtown to pay for an
enhanced level of maintenance..
B. Vill. Summary
The Systems Guidelines will guide public
investment in the downtown and insure that
as development occurs the appropriate
public improvements are implemented
based upon community input, fiscally
responsibility and an overall vision for
downtown.
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C. Document Two; Standards characteristics and qualities of the district in
for Private Developments non-technical terms.
The section entitled Site Development
C. I. Intent of the Standards Standards describes each district with
The"Standards for Private Development" language and terms that are normally
are intended to provide guidance to the associated with a zoning ordinance.
selected private developers as they begin to It is the view from 20,000 feet in the air. Site
design the individual pieces that comprise Development Standards specify the
the Downtown Area. The Standards will relationship between buildings,their edges,
assure that the City's overall goals of the streets and public spaces. The Standards
Downtown Area are met and that the imply a strong link between architecture and
individual pieces are well integrated and site, how buildings define, the spaces
work together to create a cohesive around them and the visual and physical
downtown within the City of Centerville. connections between the private and public
realm. Like a zoning ordinance,this section
These Standards for Private Development will prescribe allowable uses, density,
will deal with the two individual districts building bulk, height, Floor Area Ratio and
within the master plan (Mixed-Use Corridor parking requirements. It will also regulate
and Downtown Neighborhood District)and the relationship of buildings to streets,
the individual buildings within those districts. pedestrian ways and open spaces.
Normally, bulk requirements establish upper
The Standards for Private Development limits on the intensity of development in any
apply to all future redevelopment and given district. Since a certain intensity of
remodeling efforts within the M-1 zoned development will be needed in this area to
area. Therefore, all Standards and sustain the public expenditure on
Guidelines must be met with future infrastructure improvements, the
improvements to existing and new requirements for this plan may also specify
structures within Downtown Centerville. lower limits of bulk and intensity.
C. I. a. Structure of the Standards If Site Development Standards are called the
Unlike guidelines for other projects,these "view from 20,000"feet,Architectural
standards are prepared in a multi-layered Guidelines are the"view from 5 feet." After
fashion. They will have three distinct but the overall goals prescribed by the Site
interrelated parts. Ensuing sections of this Development Standards are established, this
document specify the development nearer view, the 5 foot perspective is needed
standards of each District individually and in to ensure that the design, the details,the
greater detail. They are structured to plainly quality and the craftsmanship of the private
communicate the development's components of the development are
requirements in each of three categories appropriate to and reflective of the overall
below. public goals of the downtown. From 20,000
feet in the air, an $18,000 Chevrolet looks
District Overview just like a$70,000 Mercedes. But from 5
Site Development Standards feet,there are distinct differences in quality,
Architectural Guidelines detail and amenities. In any development,
the quality of the individual components and
For each district, a section entitled District the quality of the details are equally as
Overview describes the desired import as the plan itself. Just like the car,
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one's memory of their experience in the C. I. c. District Overview
downtown will be made at this five foot In addition to the public open space, the
perspective. master plan identifies two distinct districts
that are available for private development.
Architectural Guidelines define the desired Each of these districts will have its own
quality standards that are expected for all unique character, mix and intensity of use,
components within each district. They thus each is defined by a unique guideline.
establish the foundation of the architectural The districts are intended to work together
vision of the downtown. They may vary as a part of the whole, to compliment one
somewhat from one district to the next but another. The districts are:
they will strive to establish the guiding
principles for the design of individual Mixed-Use Corridors
components of the plan so they will work The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the
together as parts of the whole. The broadest variety and highest intensity of
Architectural Guidelines will not be development within the downtown. The
prescriptive. The use of elements and Standards will require both vertically and
detailing that reflect French Canadian style horizontally integrated mix of uses
will be suggested,while the layout and containing multi-level retail as well as office
architectural features will recognize current and residential uses over ground floor retail
retail and commercial uses. uses. Standards will also require public
open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc.
Architectural Guidelines will address that encourage and promote pedestrian
individual aspects of design in hopes of activity.
establishing standards for quality and good
design that can be applied to any style of Downtown Neighborhood
design. In no order of importance, the The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for
Architectural Guidelines will deal with such low-density and mid-rise housing. The
things as: scale and context; proportion and district will allow the integration of service
massing; articulation; materials and color; and/or restaurant related retail space that is
craftsmanship/detailing; signage; integrated into the ground floor of residential
streetscape and pedestrian environment; buildings.
and sustainability.
A more detailed description of each of the
As the guidelines move from the general to two districts appears in the following
the specific, the Architectural Guidelines sections of this guideline.
establish separate goals for each district that
regulate some or all of the major building C. II. Standard for Private
and site components listed below: Development; Mixed-Use Corridors
Building Character and Expression C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed-Use
Scale, Proportion & Height Corridors
Windows & Doors The overarching objective of the Standards
Materials for Private Development for the Mixed-Use
Streetscape Corridors is to create a unique opportunity
to focus on the creation of a contemporary,
C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process innovative, new urban development pattern
See proposed zoning. that promotes richness and variety in the
built environment.
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Therefore, the Mixed-Use Corridors will
provide the broadest variety, highest density
and greatest intensity of development within
the Downtown Area. Both vertical and
horizontal integration of uses will be
required as well as elements promoting
pedestrian circulation within the district.
Major retailers, supporting services, lifestyle
and impulse retailers and their related
parking facilities will be encouraged to
locate in multi-level, Mixed-Use and Connections from Parking to Retail
interconnected buildings. In addition to this
vital mix, the guidelines for the Mixed-Use Characteristics: Mixed-Use Corridors
Corridors will describe the qualities and The ground floor of all buildings will be
character of a desired 'urban form'within limited to retail and restaurant uses only.
the Mixed-Use Corridors. Compact buildings They will be designed with storefronts,
and high-density blocks that define this entrances,windows and related
district must include continuous built edges streetscapes that encourage the greatest
that relate directly to streets and sidewalks. level of pedestrian circulation and traffic
The Mixed-Use Corridors must incorporate as is possible.
innovative parking strategies that support
the mix of uses and that provide convenient . Ancillary uses, such as service and
access to shopping destinations, restaurant delivery spaces will be allowed but
and entertainment venues. Together these located away from pedestrian oriented
elements will create a core area that is the storefronts.
center of activity—the place to see and to
be seen within the Downtown Area. . High-density housing and office uses on
These objectives require that the majority of the upper floors are encouraged. Except
for entry lobbies, pure office uses and
buildings front on primary streets and pure residential uses will be prohibited
pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part from the ground floor of buildings in this
of any redevelopment plan and may district;
connect to or relate to public open spaces.
Parking and service areas should be Surface parking is to be confined to
located internal to or on the sides of shared or municipal parking facilities.
buildings, away from view. Pedestrian Quick-stop
access to the retail fronts of buildings is parking needs such as dry
cleaners and coffee shops or parallel
critically important. Mid-block access from
parking on public or private streets also
parking is highly encouraged. be encouraged but will be reviewed or
A mix of uses within individual blocks,
considered on an individual basis.
including retail, restaurant and residential, Building Placement and Setbacks:
will further enhance this model and promote Mixed-Use Corridors
activity throughout much of the day and
evening hours. Site development guidelines
include the following: • Buildings should be located at the build-
to lines(zero setback), but allow
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recessed spaces for outdoor dining, Parking Strategies: Mixed-Use Corridors
other street level activities and variety of Provide required parking spaces for
pedestrian environment. 80% of daily use that satisfy both quantity and
building facades should address the location needs through a mix of on
build-to lines; street and off-street parking solutions
with a minimum of small surface lots;
• Great emphasis should be given to
building features located at the
intersection of Centerville Road and • Encourage shared, district or municipal
Main Street or where other streets parking facilities that minimize total
intersect these two main roads.These parking numbers by taking advantage of
locations will be seen from several around the clock and peak/off-peak
directions and terminate views. They hours of operation for various uses
will become future landmarks and way within the core area;
finding icons as the Downtown Area
develops; Locate any surface parking lots away
from the major streets, either behind or
• Minimize openings between buildings. to the side of primary buildings; surface
Limited driveway access and provisions parking lots along major street frontage
for pedestrian connections through are not allowed in the core area;
blocks are encouraged. Gaps between
buildings to accommodate surface . Encourage driveway access to parking
parking lots,greater building setbacks or facilities along major streets or side
other purposes are discouraged; streets in order to maintain a pedestrian
friendly environment within the Mixed-
Encourage recessed entries and Use Corridors.
windows to create street-level interest,
variety and enhance pedestrian scale
along street frontage.
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By individual review,but multi-story
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Mixed-Use Corridors. Free standing, single
story buildings are discouraged.
Minimum Building Height: 32 ft.
Maximum Building Height: Three floors
or 45 ft. Subject to individual review.
Off Street Parking-Retail/Office
Parking facilities within the Mixed-Use
Corridors will be subject to individual review.
Parking facilities for the retail and public
uses will be considered to be part of the
public infrastructure and may be co-
developed with City participation. Shared or
"district" parking facilities will be
encouraged.
Off Street Parking - Residential
Parking Strategy Includes On-Street Private and secure parking for residences
within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be fully
C. II. b. Site Development Standards: enclosed in private facilities. Guest parking
Mixed-Use Corridors may be accommodated in public facilities or
on-street. Parking demand will be market
Allowable Land Use driven and subject to individual review. A
Retail, office and high density residential minimum of one space per bedroom is
uses are all allowed in the Mixed-Use anticipated.
Corridors. With the exception of office or
residential lobbies, retail and restaurant D. 11. c. Architectural Guidelines:
uses should comprise the entire ground Mixed-Use Corridors
floor of all buildings.
Building Character and Expression:
Minimum Lot Area: NA Mixed-Use Corridors
Minimum Lot Width/Depth: NA Buildings in the Mixed-Use Corridors will
Front Build-to Lines; 80% of the lot play a major role in defining the overall
frontage must be built out to the built-to line character of the district.The proposed mix
or lot line. Where buildings front on of uses for this signature destination
common areas, pedestrian ways or other suggests the potential for a variety of
open spaces, 80% building facades must be building types, demanding creativity and
built to the open space line. Driveways to innovation to highlight unique architecture,
parking facilities and access drives to while knitting the entire district together as a
service areas are excepted. coherent whole.
The build-to line for new development along
Centerville road is offset 40' from the Overall building design is an important
centerline. consideration, but emphasis on first floor
Side Yard Setbacks: None. Subject to fagade treatments is essential to encourage
individual review. street-level activity and enhance the
Rear Yard Setback: pedestrian experience. Architecture is to be
None. Subject to individual review. '4-sided' at all locations visible to public
Floor Area Ratio: areas. Emphasis is to be on creating highly
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animated design solutions along all street • Avoid large, unarticulated fagades;
frontages and pedestrian ways.
Architectural guidelines include the
following:
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Varied lagade treatment at 1 Floor
• Provide a variety of building types and
styles, expressed both in large scale
(overall building) and small scale
(design details); Emphasize Pedestrian Level Detall
• Designs should minimize blank walls Emphasize important intersections by
along the public rights-of-way and placing distinctive architectural elements
should consider all street frontages, or interesting fagades at these
including buildings at corners, as prominent locations;
primary elevations;
• Provide a variety of front elevations for
• Emphasize transparency at street level rows of buildings along any given block;
to encourage two way viewing—both
window shopping and 'eyes on the Scale, Proportion and Height: Mixed-Use
street'; Corridors
• Articulate front fagades with projections
• Promote interesting, animated and recesses;
architectural features without being
thematic or artificial. The use of • Encourage variety in building height
decorative wrought iron is encouraged along front elevations and allow
to evoke historical materials used and changes in roof treatments.
fabricated downtown. Faux decorative
elements are discouraged;
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Street Presence: Mixed-Use Corridors
• Emphasize pedestrian experience with Materials: Mixed-Use Corridors
architectural features at street level— • Provide a diverse mix of materials,
canopies, decorative light fixtures and applied in a variety of proportions,
material detail; exposures and detailing within a block,
or along a street;
• Encourage variety of color, texture and
materials to complement other • Encourage durable, high quality
streetscape elements; materials;
• Conceal service entries, loading • Vinyl, metal and wood siding is not
facilities and mechanical services from allowed except as a complimentary
view along public streets; material. Composite siding will be
considered on a conditional use basis;
• Create a continuous building edge along
street frontage, visually connecting • Encourage the use of mostly brick or
adjacent buildings with complementary comparable alternative; minimum
fagade treatments. requirement of 50%of non-glazed wall
area;
Windows and Doors: Mixed-Use • Metal and wood components are only
Corridors acceptable as a complimentary material;
• Maximize glass openings for all ground
level, street front fagades—especially . Encourage overhead projections, either
for retail, restaurant and other as a specific building component or as
commercial uses—recommend 50% permanent/temporary canopies;
minimum of total ground level fagade, or
demonstrate great design through other
means;
• Provide real window openings for all
street facing facades above ground level
—recommend 40% minimum of total
facade;
• Provide recessed entries wherever
possible;
• Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all
windows and doors—mirrored, reflective
or highly tinted glazing is not
acceptable;
• Provide primary access doors facing
public streets; Doors and Windows Enhance the Street
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• Select materials that relate to the The Downtown Neighborhood will be
building use, not artificially contrived or dominated by high-density and medium
themed; density residential developments in low-rise
buildings of one, two and three stories.
• Include small scale elements, variety of Buildings fronting on comers may contain
materials and careful detailing to service and restaurant related retail spaces
support street level activities and on the ground floor comers only. Housing
enhance the pedestrian experience. density will range from 20 to 45 units per
The use of wrought iron is highly acre.
encouraged to reflect historical elements
downtown.
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Streetscape: Mixed-Use Corridors
• Provide gracious sidewalk width to invite
pedestrian traffic;
• Install street trees to frame the street
and provide scale and shade;
• Provide street lighting that meets all
safety standards and design criteria,
while creating a unique character for this
district;
• Explore street light spacing, height and
a variety of fixture type that would
support proposed mix of uses and
activities (note, however, that too much
light is as bad as too little);
• Explore a range of options for
streetscape improvements including
special pavements, interesting concrete
tinting or scoring patterns, additional
plantings, ornamental fencing and other A Quality Streetscape Enhances Downtown Business
features (note, however, that simpler is
better and too much clutter is a Characteristics: Downtown
negative). Neighborhood
• All resident parking shall be enclosed in
underground or tuck under garages.
C. III. Standards for Private Guest parking should be on-street or
Development; Downtown Neighborhood located in small lots of no more than 20
cars each accessed from side streets
C. 111. a. Overview: Downtown only. Parking for retail uses should be in
Neighborhood small lots of no more than 20 cars each,
must not front on CSAH 14 or 21 and
should be accessed from side streets
only;
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variety in architectural expression within the
• Private courtyards within and in between district and on its public edges.
buildings and opening toward the lake
will be encouraged;
Pedestrian entries and lobbies should Parking Strategies: Downtown
orient toward the public street. Access Neighborhood
To resident parking should be from side All resident parking must be enclosed in
streets as far as is possible. No access below grade garages or garages that
will be allowed from CSAH 14 or 21; are internal to the sites;
• Setbacks from public streets should be
consistent at 50 feet from street center
line. All buildings should be required to
have some portion that extends to
exactly 45 feet from the street centerilne.
All ground floor units oriented toward the F
street should have stoops or porches.
Ground floor stoops at the first floor
should have a consistent setback of = `'
exactly 8 feet.
Stone Water Ponds can become a Residential Amenity
• Parking spaces for ancillary retail should
be provided through a combination of
on-street and surface lot parking
solutions;
• Minimize surface parking lots fronting on
primary streets, locate surface parking
lots away from the major streets, either
behind or to the side of buildings;
• No more than 25% of street frontage
Downtown Neighborhood Housing can be utilized for surface parking lots.
C. III. b. Site Development Standards:
Residential courts and private green Downtown Neighborhood
space: Downtown Neighborhood
There are many opportunities to integrate Allowable Land Use:
privately owned and maintained courtyards High density residential.
and pocket parks within this district.These Ancillary, ground floor restaurant or service
small-scale greens provide important related retail.
'breathing space, contribute to storm water
management and offer additional amenities Maximum Lot Area: NA
to serve residents, building tenants and Minimum Lot Area: All lots shall be full
adjacent uses. They can help create great depth from city streets
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Front Build to Lines:
Primary building facades should be • Emphasize transparency of retail uses
consistent at the built-to line. Build-to line at street level to encourage two way
shall be 20 ft. behind the public ROW. viewing—both window shopping and
Ground floor stoops or porches may extend eyes on the street;
to 8 ft from the sidewalk. Setbacks from the
built-to line for courtyards or other recesses Promote interesting, animated
shall not comprise more than 40% of the architectural features without being
fagade. All buildings must be built to the thematic or artificial—faux decorative
build-to lines at all street corners. elements are discouraged. The use of
wrought iron as an accent is
Side Street Setbacks: NA encouraged to recall historic materials
Rear Yard Setbacks:NA fabricated downtown;
Internal Side Yard Setbacks: 5 feet from
an adjoining residential property. • Avoid large, unarticulated fagades;
Minimum Residential Density: 25 units
per acre. 1,250 square feet/dwelling unit. Emphasize important intersections by
Maximum Residential Density: 45 units placing distinctive architectural elements
per acre. 900 square feet/dwelling unit. or interesting fagades at these
Maximum Retail Density: prominent locations;
Ground floor retail or restaurant space shall
be limited to 50% of the ground floor,floor Provide a variety of front elevations for
area and by adequacy of parking only. See rows of buildings along any given block.
below.
Building Height: Scale, Proportion and Height: Downtown
Building height in the Downtown Neighborhood
Neighborhood District shall be limited to two
stories or 32 feet. • Articulate front fagades with projections
Off Street Parking-Residential: See and recesses.
Mixed-Use Corridors 0 Promote a maximum of two stories in
Off Street Parking—Residential: this district, lower buildings are
Private and secure parking for residences acceptable; continuous height rooflines
within the Downtown Neighborhood will be should not dominate any street frontage.
fully enclosed in private facilities. Guest
parking may be accommodated in public Encourage upper level setbacks and
facilities or on-street. Parking demand will variety of roof edge treatments.
be market driven and subject to individual
review. A minimum of one space per Street Presence: Downtown
bedroom is anticipated. Neighborhood
Off Street Parking-Retail:
Parking numbers, placement and access for Emphasize pedestrian experience with
ancillary retail subject to individual review architectural features at street level
and approval, including stoops, steps porches awnings
C. Ill. c. Architectural Guidelines: canopies, decorative light fixtures and
Downtown Neighborhood material details.
Building Character and Expression:
Downtown Neighborhood
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• Encourage variety of color, texture and Maximize glass openings for all ground
materials to complement other level, street front fagades,especially for
streetscape elements. retail, restaurant and other commercial
uses.
• Conceal service entries, loading
facilities and mechanical services from • Provide real window openings for all
view along public streets as much as street facing fagades.
possible.
• Create a continuous building edge for Provide recessed entries wherever
the majority of street frontage, visually possible.
connecting adjacent buildings with
complimentary fagade treatments—in • Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all
limited areas where gaps occur, windows and doors—mirrored, reflective
architectural treatments,windows and or highly tinted glazing is unacceptable;
detailing of side fagades should match faux windows are not allowed.
front fa de.
• Provide primary access doors facing
public streets.
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Consistent Building Setbacks
Materials: Downtown Neighborhood
• Provide a diverse mix of materials,
Y applied in a variety of proportions,
exposures and detailing within a block,
Building Setbacks provide space for or along a street.
Small Front Yards.
• Encourage durable, high quality
Window and Doors: Downtown materials-local sources if available.
Neighborhood
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.s
• Siding is not allowed (vinyl, metal, special pavements, interesting concrete
wood)except as a complimentary use. tinting or scoring patterns, additional
plantings, ornamental fencing and other
• Encourage the use of mostly brick or features (note, however, that simpler is
comparable alternative; minimum better and too much clutter is a
requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall negative).
area.
C. IV. Review and Approvals Process
• Metal and wood components are Development within the Downtown Area will
acceptable as a complimentary use. generally consist of a subdivision and site
• Accommodate changes in material as plan. In these cases, the applicant will follow
follows—return 8 foot minimum at side the normal subdivision and site plan
walls and avoid terminating in the same requirements of the City subject to the
plane. submittal requirements contained herein.
For subdivisions, expansion or fagade
• Encourage overhead projections, either replacement of existing buildings,the review
as a specific building component or as process will include sketch plan review,
permanent/temporary canopies. preliminary plat, and final plat. Existing
businesses wishing to perform routine
• Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of maintenance such as window or door
materials. replacement or renovate a minor portion of
their structure without adding square
• Include smaller scale elements, variety footage are subject to existing codes and
of materials and careful detailing to will not be required to adhere to the
support street level activities and development guidelines. For site plans, the
enhance the pedestrian experience. review process will include a preliminary site
plan and final site plan.
Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood a. Sketch Plan Review
• Provide gracious sidewalk design to 1. Pre-meeting with City Staff Prior to
invite pedestrian traffic. making an official subdivision application to
the City for development of a parcel within
• Install street trees to frame the street the Downtown Area, the applicant shall
and provide shade. meet with City Staff to present the proposed
development. City staff shall review the
• development with all relevant ordinances
Provide street lighting that meets all and ensure compatibility with the Downtown
safety standards and design criteria, Area intent, Master Plan and Development
while creating a unique character for this Guidelines for the Downtown Area.
district.
2. A sketch plan shall be prepared in
• Explore street light spacing, height and accordance with the regulations of this
a variety of fixture type that would Chapter and the applicant shall submit the
support proposed mix of uses and plan to the Zoning Administrator for review
activities. and comment, to ensure compliance with
the Downtown Area Master Plan and
• Explore a range of options for Development Guidelines, the Downtown
streetscape improvements including Area and other City codes and regulations.
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3. The Planning Commission shall review I.C. Grading and Drainage Plan. The
the sketch plan for its consistency with the grading and drainage plan shall be drawn at
Downtown Area Master Plan and a scale of one inch equals 50 feet, 100 feet
Development Guidelines and make a or 200 feet and shall contain the following
recommendation to the City Council as to information:
the appropriateness of the sketch plan. aa. Existing and proposed, grades with a
4. The sketch plan shall be scheduled for a minimum of two foot contour intervals to a
Council meeting within 30 days after the known sea level datum;
submittal of the Planning and Zoning bb. Sufficient spot elevations on all
Commissions recommendation. proposed hard surface areas;
5. The City Council shall approve, postpone, cc. Estimated runoff of the area based on
or disapprove the sketch plan. 10 and 100 year storm events;
b. Preliminary Plat and Site Plan dd. Provisions to carry runoff to the nearest
1. Requirements for Preliminary Plans adequate outlet, such as storm drain,
I.A. Preliminary Site Plan.The preliminary natural drainage way, or street;
site plan shall be drawn at a scale of one ee. Location of proposed ponding areas,
inch equals 50 feet, 100 feet, or 200 feet. indicating the size and depth of the pond
The submission may be composed of one and amount of acre feet of water to be
or more sheets and drawings and shall stored;
include: ff. Finished floor elevations of all buildings;
aa. Location of all proposed buildings and gg. Identify soils by type and location,
their proposed uses; including identification of the water table,
bb. Location of driveways and parking areas and suitability of soil for the proposed
(all driveways and parking areas must development; and
include curbing); hh. Identify any areas located in a flood
cc. Indicate front, side and rear yard hazard zone as identified by FEMA.
setbacks proposed; 1.D. Topographic Map. The topographic
dd. Indicate square footage and dimensions map shall be drawn at a scale of one inch
of all proposed lots; and; equals 100 feet and shall contain the
ee. Location of all easements, width and following information:
purpose. aa. One foot contour intervals;
1.13. Landscape Plan. The landscape plan bb. Indicate water courses, rock
shall be prepared at a scale of one inch outcroppings, and other significant land
equals 50 feet and shall contain the features; and
following information: cc. Use U.S. Geological Service datum for
aa. Indicate areas for berming and sodding; mapping.
bb. Indicate the location of proposed 1.E. Floor Plans and Elevations. All floor
plantings, identify plant materials; plans and elevations shall be drawn to a
cc. Indicate any existing vegetation; and legible scale and include the following
information:
dd. Indicate any trees to be removed.
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aa. Floor plans indicating square footage the public hearing, the Planning
and dimensions of all proposed rooms and Commission shall submit in writing to the
areas within the structures; and City Council its recommendation as to the
bb. Elevations of the proposed building(s), appropriateness of the Preliminary Plat and
identifying exterior treatment, materials to Site Plan in relation to the Downtown Area
be used, and paint color. Master Plan and Development Guidelines.
1.F. Preliminary Plat. If a Subdivision is 2.G. The Preliminary Plat and Site Plan
required, the preliminary plat shall be shall be scheduled for a Council meeting
prepared in accordance with the Centerville within 30 days after the submittal of the
Code. Planning Commission meeting.
2. Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review 2.H. The City Council shall approve,
Process. postpone, or disapprove the Preliminary
Plat and Site Plan.
2.A. Pre-meeting with City Staff. Prior to c. Final Plat and Site Plan
making an official application to the City, the
applicant shall meet with City Staff. City 1. Requirements for Final Plan: Final Site
staff shall review the development with all Plan. The final site plan shall be prepared at
relevant ordinances and ensure a scale of one inch equals 50 feet, 100 feet
compatibility with the Downtown Area or 200 feet, and shall contain the following
Master Plan and Development Guidelines. information:
2.6.A Preliminary Plat and Site Plan shall aa. Location of proposed structures;
be prepared in accordance with the bb. Location of proposed driveways and
regulations of this Chapter and shall submit parking areas (all driveways and parking
the plan to the Zoning Administrator 30 days must have curbing);
prior to the public hearing.
2.C. The Preliminary Plat and Site Plan cc. Indicate front, rear and side yard
shall be submitted to the City staff for review setbacks.
and comment, to ensure compliance with 2. Final Landscape Pian. The final
other City codes and regulations. landscape plan shall be drawn at a scale of
2.13. The Planning Commission shall hold a one inch equals 50 feet and shall contain
public hearing on the Preliminary Plat and the following information:
Site Plan. The notice for public hearing shall aa. Plant types (botanical and common
be published in the official newspaper at names), number, location, and size;
least ten days, but not more than 30 days, bb. Areas to be sodded;
prior to the public hearing, at which time the
item will be heard. Notices will also be sent cc. Indicate existing vegetation; and
to property owners within 350 feet of the dd.lndicate trees to be removed.
subject property.
2.E. A written evaluation from the Ci staff 3. Final Grading and Drainage Plan. The
City grading and drainage plan shall be drawn at
shall be forwarded to the Planning a scale of one inch equals 50 feet, 100 feet
Commission and the applicant prior to the or 200 feet and shall contain the following
public hearing. information:
2.F.The Planning Commission shall
simultaneously hold a public hearing on the
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan. Following
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aa. Existing and proposed grades with a 1. The Final Plat and Site Plan shall be
minimum of two foot contour intervals to a submitted to the City staff for review and
known sea level datum; comment, to ensure compliance with the
bb. Sufficient spot elevations on all Preliminary Plan, Site Plan and other City
proposed hard surface areas;
codes and regulations.
cc. Estimated runoff of the area based on 2. The Final Plat and Site Plan shall be
10 and 100 year storm events; submitted to the Planning 8 Zoning Board
for its review and comment. The Downtown
dd. Provisions to carry runoff to the regional Area Review Board shall review the
stormwater pond; proposed project for its compatibility with
ee. Amount of acre feet of water to be the Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, Downtown
stored in regional pond; Area Master Plan and Development
Guidelines and make a recommendation to
ff. Finish floor elevations of all buildings; the City Council regarding the proposed
gg. Identify soils by type and location, Final Plat and Final Site Plan. The City
including identification of the water table, Council shall approve, postpone, or
and suitability of soil for the proposed disapprove the Final Plat and Site Plan
development; and based on its appropriateness and
conformance with the Preliminary Plat and
hh. Identify any areas located in a flood Site Plan and the Downtown Area Master
hazard zone as identified by FEMA. Plan and Development Guidelines.
4. Floor Plans and Elevations. All floor plans 3. Major Changes. If the applicant proposes
and elevations shall be drawn to a legible major changes in the final site plan that are
scale and shall include the following inconsistent with the preliminary site plan,
information: these changes can only be made by re-
aa. Floor plans indicating square footage submission of a new preliminary site plan
and dimensions of all proposed rooms; and and rezoning application to the Zoning
Administrator, and re-scheduling of a new
bb. Elevations of the proposed building(s), public hearing before the Planning
identifying exterior treatment, material(s), Commission and review again by the
and paint color. Council.The following constitute major
5. Final Plat. If a Subdivision is required, the changes:
final plat shall be prepared in accordance aa. Increase in density;
with the Centerville Code. With the final
plans, the developer shall submit,for bb. Change in architectural design or style;
approval by the City, a development cc. Change in type of ownership, private,
schedule for construction of all structures, condominium, or rental;
open space, and recreational facilities.
dd. Change of more than 10% in total floor
2. Final Plat and Site Plan Review area;
Process Upon approval of the Preliminary
Plat and Site Plan, a Final Plat and Site ee. Increase in height of any building;
Plan shall be prepared in accordance with ff. Major modification in the landscape plan;
the regulations of this Chapter and submit it gg. Reduction in the proposed open space;
to the Zoning Administrator 30 days prior to
the public hearing. hh. Change in the development schedule;
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ii. Change in the road location or standards;
and
B.Any changes determined to be major by
the Council.
4. Minor Changes. The Council may, in its
discretion, permit minor deviations from the
preliminary site plan which do not change
the concept or intent of the proposed
development as previously approved.
5. Denial. The Council shall deny any
application if it finds the final plans do not
substantially conform to the preliminary plat
and site plan as previously approved by the
Council as well as the Downtown Area
Master Plan and Development Guidelines. If
the final plans are subsequently modified to
conform to the approved preliminary plan,
the applicant may resubmit said final plans
to the Council for approval.
6. No development shall occur nor shall any
building permits be issued for any
construction that is not in accord with the
approved final plans.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jane Rose, Traffic Engineering Manager
Jack Corkle, Senior Multi-Modal Transportation Planner
Anoka County
FROM: Marie Cote,PE, Principal
Carla Stueve, PE,PTOE,Associate
DATE: October 16,2007
SUBJECT: CENTERVILLE EAW TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REVIEW
As requested, we have completed a review of the Centerville EAW traffic analysis that was
completed by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik Associates, Inc, dated August 24, 2007. Based on
our review,we offer the following comments for your consideration:
Trip Generation
• The 2012 land use and trip generation estimates are shown in Table 21-1. In general, the
trip estimates seem reasonable, with the daily trip estimates rounded to the nearest ten. A
couple of items to note for the trip generation:
1 1. The land use type used to generate trips for the proposed retail square footage is not
clear,particularly for the a.m. peak hour.
1 2. There appears to be'a miscalculation for the apartment land use for the daily trip
' estimates. Based on our calculation, the daily trips should be 1,720, instead of the
' 1,560 shown in the table.
1 • The traffic study documents the use of a 30-percent pass-by trip reduction for the retail
development. This seems reasonable based on data provided in the ITE Trip Generation
` Handbook. However, it appears from Table 21-1 that the pass-by trip reductions were
applied to the initial trip estimates: Since technically pass-by trips are only reduced from
the through volume on the roadway with access to the site, reducing them from the initial
' trip estimates would result in too few trips being distributed to the system.
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Background Growth
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• A yearly growth rate of 2.4 percent was used to account for background growth in the
area. It was documented that this percentage corresponds to the most recent County State
Aid factor used by Mn/DOT. This amount of background growth seems reasonable based
on the CSAH 14 forecasts developed by SRF for the 2030 regional access alternatives in
the CSAH 14 (I-35W to I-35E) Study. It is important to note that when considering "full
g build"of the area, i.e. future development of the parcels adjacent to the proposed northerly
crossing of Peltier Lake or the proposed interchange areas, the ADT for the roadway
network increases significantly,resulting in a yearly growth rate ranging between five and
six percent. However, this was identified for long-term planning purposes and is
considered beyond the scope of this study.
• A cursory review of the future 2030 no-build traffic volumes was completed to compare
to existing volumes. Using a 2.4 percent yearly growth rate between existing and 2030 no
T build volumes, the no build numbers appear low, resulting in closer to two-percent yearly
growth.
Directional Distribution
- • The directional distribution that was used for the proposed development is shown in
Figure 21-5. As shown, 65 percent of the trips are routed to/from the east on I-35E_and
east of the interchange,which indicates a regional trip distribution. It is assumed that this
distribution was used for all proposed uses (i.e. residential, office and retail). Generally,
- directional distribution varies based on the land use type. For example,retail development
typically has a "local' draw and residential and office uses have a "regional" trip draw
during the peak periods.
-- • In the CSAH 14 Study that was completed by SRF Consulting Group in 2004, seven
construction alternatives were conceptualized for Main Street (CSAR 14) in the
surrounding area. The'detailed traffic operations analysis that was completed for the
study (Option 5A) consists of two additional regional accesses, one at CSAH 14/I-35W
and the other at 80th Street/1-35E. It does not appear that the Centerville EAW Traffic
Study took any future changes to the regional roadway system into account. Changes in
regional access would likely change the directional distribution, and the overall affect on
the adjacent intersections.
Operations/Capacity
4. • The Centerville EAW traffic analysis indicates that all intersections are currently
operating at an acceptable level of service during the peak periods. In fact, the worst
operations were found at the intersection of CSAH 14/20th Avenue with a LOS C during
a- the p.m.peak hour.
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• In reviewing the CSAH 14 Study that was completed by SRF, the intersection of CSAH
14/20th Avenue was found to operate at an unacceptable LOS E during the p.m.peak hour
under all-way stop control. The Centerville EAW traffic analysis documented that this
intersection is operating at LOS C during this time period. In comparing the intersection
turning movements, the volumes increased during both the a.m. and p.m. peak periods
between 2004 and 2007, which would indicate similar or worse operations.
Due to the discrepancy, analysis was,,completed for this intersection with the current
traffic volumes and all-way stop control using the Highway Capacity Software and
Synchro/SimTraffic software package. Based on this analysis, we found this intersection
to operate at an overall unacceptable LOS E during the p.m. pear hour. This intersection
should be checked to ensure that adequate capacity is provided for existing and future
[ conditions.
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- • The 2012 operations analysis assumed upgrades to the CSAH 14 corridor that are
scheduled to be completed in 2009, including signalization of CSAH 14/20th Avenue and
f widening CSAH 14 to improve the 90-degree curve just west of the intersection with
F CSAH 21 (Centerville Road). No additional improvements are recommended. Based on
the CSAH 14 roadway design plans that will be constructed next year, the southbound
approach of 20th Avenue at CSAH 14 should consist of dual left-tum lanes, one through
lane, and a shared through/right-tum lane. It appears that this study analyzed this
approach with dual left-turns lanes, one through lane, and a right-tum lane. Although this
will not significantly impact operations, the correct future geometries should be noted in
the study. In addition, the geometries shown on this approach are not consistent
throughout the report for 2030 conditions. Based on the operations analysis shown in the
h appendix of the report,dual southbound left-tum lanes were included.
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• For 2030 conditions, the roadway upgrades identified for 2012 conditions are assumed as
a baseline. However, the improvements were recommended to be modified to improve
safety. The modified improvement includes the installation of a northbound left-tum lane
instead of a right-tum lane at the intersection of CSAH 14/Centerville Road. In addition,
installation of a southbound left-tum lane is recommended at this intersection, with future
signalization,to align the left-tum lanes on the north and south approaches. Installation of
a southbound right-turn lane at CSAH 14/Progress Road is also recommended.
Based on our analysis, the suggested modifications to the roadway geometries will not
change the overall intersections 9perations, and it may provide some additional safety for
the intersections and flexibility in providing future left-tum phasing. In regards to the
southbound right-tum lane at Progress Road/CSAH 14, this improvement does not
significantly improve operations or safety, based on our review. If the right-of-way is
available to construct a right-tum lane on this approach, it would provide some delay
reduction to that individual movement.
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• Based on the distribution, 65-percent of the traffic was routed through the I-35E/Main
Street (CSAR 14) interchange. Since these intersections seem to be significantly
impacted by the proposed development, analysis of the intersection operations at the
interchange intersections should be considered. In addition,based on the CSAH 14 Study
completed by SRF, the CSAH 14 ramp intersections were operating at poor levels of
service during the p.m. peak hour under existing geometric and traffic control conditions.
Therefore, these intersections should be evaluated to determine the impacts from the
proposed development.
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MEMORANDUM EMMONS
To: Dallas Larson & OLIVIER
City Administrator _ :ESOP
The City of Centerville
From: Marcey L. Westrick
Subject: EAW for the City of Centerville's Downtowr Date: October 22, 2001
Redevelopment
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide comments of concern on behalf of the Rice Creek
Watershed District (District) on the Mandatory EAW for the Centerville Downtown
Redevelopment. The comments listed below are with reference to the pertinent section in the
® EAW.
#10. The approximate proposed wetland impacts of 0.38 acres will be subject to WCA
r sequencing and mitigation requirements through the District permitting process. In addition,
wetlands before and after construction should at a minimum be equal given WCA requirements.
•' #17. As part of the Centerville Lake TMDL, the District has completed a nutrient budget analysis for
® Centerville Lake. In addition, preliminary analysis completed by the District indicates that the proposed
District rule will allow the city to redevelop the downtown area while meeting the Centerville TMDL goal.
This information has been shared with the City of Centerville, and as a result, the District does not find it
necessary for the city to complete a nutrient budget analysis separate from the Districts. With that said, as
noted in the EAW, Clearwater Creek is also listed as'an impaired waterbody due to biological impairment
and the city should attempt to reduce stormwater volume and rates entering the creek to the maximum
extent practicable.
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Several stormwater management strategies are listed such as rain gardens, depressed parking lot
islands, pervious pavement with underground storage, and pretreatment and infiltration basins. It
should be also noted that Low Impact Development techniques could be used including native
landscaping and reduced imperviousness.
The District appreciates the open communication with the City of Centerville regarding the Centerville
Lake TMDL and sees the Centerville Redevelopment as an opportunity to improve the quality of
stormwater that is discharging to both the lake and Clearwater Creek. The District looks forward to
assisting the city as this project goes forward to ensure that District Rules and TMDL goals are
met.
® If there are any questions regarding the comments for this review, or if the District can provide
additional assistance, please feel free to contact me at (651) 203-6009 or Doug Thomas at (763)
398-3071.
c: RCWD Board of Managers
4 RCWD District Office, ATTN: Doug Thomas
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October 23,2007
Dallas Larson, Administrator
City of Centerville
1880 Main Street
Centerville,MN 53038
RE:. Environmental Assessment Worksheet(EAW)
Centerville Downtown Redevelopment
Metropolit;m Council District 11
Metropolitan Council Review File No. 20095-1
Dear Mr. Larson:
Council staff reviewed the environmental assessment worksheet(EAW)for the
Centerville Downtown Redevelopment area. The proposal involves redevelopment of
Centerville's downtown and environs into a mixed use area of multi-family housing and
retail/office space over a period of five years. The area encompasses over 37 acres of the
existing downtown along Main Street/CSAH 14,plus several blocks to the south on
either side of Centerville Road/CSAH 23.
Staff finds this EA W to be incomplete with respect to the transportation analysis because
it does not analyze impacts on the,regional system by addressing connections between
CSAH 14(an"A"minor Arterial) and I-35E and I-35W. While the EAW includes a
traffic analysis of'ocal road impacts,it does not address potential regional transportation
system impacts. Item 21,Traffic, states that if the project is within the Metropolitan
° Area the EAW needs to discuss its impact on the regional transportation system. This is
particularly impor-,ant considering that Main Street/CSA.H 14 connects to both I-35E
nearby to the east,mid to I-35W further west.
Consequently, Coimcil staff is unable to determine at this time whether the project is in
conformity with regional system plans and whether an Environmental Impact Statement
E (EIS)may be needed to address regional transportation issues. We encourage you to
withdraw and repi;.blish the EAW with the missing data,or to issue a supplemental EAW
to address the missing information. Questions regarding the specifics of the
transportation information needed'should be directed to Ann Braden, 651-602-1705,
ann.braden(a),metc.state.mn.us .
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Metropolitan Council staff review iof the EAW finds that it is complete and accurate with
respect to other regional concerns and offers the following comments for consideration as
the project is implemented:
Item 12—1 1hysical Impacts on Water Resources(Jim Larsen, 651-602-1159)
The project proposes to eliminate the only wetland within the proposed 37-acre
redevelopment area and to excavate the depression for use as a stormwater
treatment basin. Eliminati¢n of significant wetlands during the redevelopment
process is contrary to Council Policies that promote protection of such water
resources. Council policies recommend utilization of best wetland management
practices d at result in maintenance and improvement of water quality,control of
runoffrate;;and volumes to reduce erosion and flooding, and preservation of the
designated beneficial uses of such natural basins.
This wetland area should be avoided and proposed stormwater detention and
treatment f acilities should be accommodated elsewhere on or off of the immediate
site. The ongoing CSAH14 reconstruction project in the City already resulted in
elimination.of several acres of wetland in the City. Since Clearwater Creek is
impaired for fish and invertebrate according to the index of biotic integrity(IBI),
further wetland losses in the City could incrementally worsen the Creek's IBI.
® Item 17— l Vater Quality:Surface Water Runoff
The docum ent states that sformwater management features for the site will be
designed tc,meet the Rice Creek Watershed District's(RCWD)proposed new
rules,dated June 13,2007. The City and site developers should meet with the
RCWD staff as soon as possible to site both infiltration and surface detention and
treatment f acilities for runoff where they will function most efficiently and in
harmony with the existing natural features. (Jim Larsen, 651-602-1159)
Also,the Minnesota Depatltment of Health designates the bedrock sensitivity to
contamination in Centerville as "high",based on the geologic character of the
® aquifers in the area. Land use,therefore,has a significant chance of impacting
groundwati;r quality. Storm water infiltration projects should follow guidelines
put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health in 2006 for Evaluating Proposed
Storm Water Infiltration Projects in Vulnerable Wellhead Protection Areas. (Sara
Bertelsen, 651-602-1035) f
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0 Item 18— Water Quality: Wastewaters (Roger Janzig,651-602-1119)
ID The EAW indicates an average projected wastewater flow of 120,000 gallons per
It day. Metropolitan Disposal System facilities serving the redevelopment site have
itadequate capacity for the proposed flow.
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Item 25—Nearby Resources (Jan Youngquist, 651-602-1022)
The EAW identifies the two planned regional trails that will be located in or near
the project area—the Central Anoka County Regional Trail and the Rice Creek
ID Chain of Lakes-Bald Eagle Regional Trail. The Central Anoka County Regional
Trail will be located on the south side of CSAH 14/Main Street and will be built
it in conjunction with the pending road reconstruction project. The EAW states that
ID the Rice Creek Chain of Likes-Bald Eagle Regional Trail will run along
ID Centerville Road to connect to the Central Anoka County Regional Trail. The
planned regional trail is proposed to follow Goiffon Road instead of Centerville
Road,however. This proposed alignment will route the trail near the project area,
not through the center of the redevelopment.
Item 27—j"ermits and Approvals Required
The EAW zorrectly indicates the proposed redevelopment is consistent with the
City's comprehensive plan and downtown master plan and states that the purpose
of the projoct is to revitalize a straggling downtown business district and to add
new and affordable housing stock to the City. This appears consistent with.the
Council's Housing policy. The proposed addition of 374 housing units over the
next five years will afford the community an opportunity to achieve its Livable
Community negotiated housing goals through 2010. It will also allow the
community the opportunity to address its share of the region's affordable housing
need of 80 units during the 2011-2020 time period. (Linda Milashius,651-602-
1541)
However,job growth likely to result from the redevelopment could push
employment levels above i�he Council's 2030 employment forecast for the City
unless it st ictly replaces e�isting jobs,i.e. no net increase. Centerville has had
179 net job growth from 2Q00 to 2006,is above the 2010 Council forecast, and is
only 128 jabs short of the 030 forecast. The City is encouraged to re-evaluate its
employment growth and f6recasts for purposes of its 2008 comprehensive plan
update and to discuss its eXpectations with Council research staff. (Regan
Carlson, 651-602-1407)
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Dallas Larson
October 23, 2007
In summary,this FLAW is incomplete as submitted regarding analysis of regional
transportation impacts. If the above regional transportation data and information are
provided, staff will be able to complete its review in a timely manner. If you have any
Lo questions or need further information with respect to these matters,please contact Bob
Mazanec,Principal Reviewer,at 651-602'-1330.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Hanson,M anager
Local Planning A,sistance
cc: Doug Thomas,Rice Creek Watershed District
Jack Jackson, MultiFamily Market Analyst,MHFA
Tod Sherman,Development Reviews Coordinator,MnDOT-Metro Division
Georgie H:lker, Metropolitan Council District i 1
Keith Butt',eman,Environmental Services
Bob Mazwiec, Principal Reviewer- Sector Representative
Ann Braden, Transportation
Joanne BaaTon,Livable Communities
Linda Milashius,Housing-Livabale Communities
Cheryl Olsen,Reviews Coordinator
Paul Hanson, GIS
Jim Uttley., LPA
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Metropolitan Council
v November 6,2007
Dallas Larson,Administrator
City of Centerville
1880 Main Street
Centerville,MN 55038
RE: Environmental Assessment Worksheet(EAW)
Centerville Downtown Redevelopment
Metropolitan Council District 11
Metropolitan Council Review File No.20095-1
Dear Mr.Larson:
As indicated in my October 23 letter Council staff reviewed the environmental assgssment worksheet
(EAW)for the Centerville Downtown Redevelopment area. The proposal involves redevelopment of
Centerville's downtown and environs into a mixed use area of multi-family housing and retail/office
space over a period of five years. The area encompasses over 37 acres of the existing downtown along
Main Street/CSAH 14,plus several blocks to the south on either side of Centerville Road/CSAH 23.
In the October 23 letter staff found the EAW to be incomplete with respect to regional transportation
analysis. On November 5 Council staff received additional information from the City's consultant
regarding potential regional transportation system impacts. This information and analysis satisfactorily
addresses the Council's previous concerns.
With the new November 5 information Council staff finds the EAW complete and accurate for regional
review purposes. The project raises no concerns in terns of regional systems and an Environmental
Impact Statement does not appear wan-anted from a regional perspective.
If you have any questions or need further information with respect to these matters,please contact Bob
Mazanec,Principal Reviewer,at 651-602-1330.
Sincerely,
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Phyllis son,Manager
Local anning Assistance
cc: Doug Thomas,Rice Creek Watershed District
Jack Jackson,MultiFamily Market Analyst,MHFA
Tod Sherman,Development Reviews Coordinator,MnDOT-Metro Division
Georgie Hilker,Metropolitan Council District 11
Keith Buttleman,Environmental Services
Bob Mazanec,Principal Reviewer-Sector Representative
Ann Braden,Transportation
Joanne Barron, Livable Communities
Linda Milashius,Housing-Livabale Communities
Cheryl Olsen,Reviews Coordinator
Paul Hanson,GIS
Jim Uttley,LPA
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August 26,2015
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Improvements on 1-35E
■ Bridge and pavement improvements throughout corridor
■ New interchange at Cayuga St
■ New frontage road and auxiliary lane between Maryland
Ave and University Ave
■ Additional exit lane from 1-35E to 1-94/Hwy. 52
■ New Park & Ride lots at Cty Rd E and Cty Rd 14
■ New MnPASS Express Lanes on 1-35E
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A-'MnPass Express Lanes
- coming to the east metro
■ Phase I - New MnPASS Express Lanes on northbound
and southbound 1-35E between Little Canada Rd and
Cayuga St open toward the end of 2015
■ Phase II — New MnPASS Express Lanes between Little
Canada Rd and Cty Rd J open toward the end of 2016
— Southbound between Cty Rd 96 and Little Canada Rd
— Northbound between Cty Rd E and Cty Rd J
1-35E MnPASS Express Lanes
Phase 1. co Rd i l
Added MnPASS lane -\9
Dec 2015
Phase IL Co Rd 96
Added MnPASS lane —""�
Dec 2016
- Phase R. co Rd e� _
Converted MnPASS lane
Dec 2016
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What is MnPASS?
■ A state transportation system that provides
a congestion-free travel option during peak
MMA55 Epess lanes
drive times on highways with high levels of
congestion
■ MnPASS Express Lanes have been in use
on 1-394 since 2005 and on 1-35W since ' > -
2009
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■ MnPASS Express Lanes V
— Give commuters a reliable travel choice that i
saves them time i
— Increase a highway's capacity for moving
� = more people during congestion
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What MnPASS means for the
City of Centerville
■ Less congestion and much better travel times on 1-35E
■ During peak-drive times, motorists will have a
convenient, congestion-free, reliable travel option
■ Faster, more reliable bus service
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How to use 1-35E MnPASS Express Lanes
■ All motorists may use the lanes for free outside of peak
weekday drive times
■ During peak drive times:
— Car/vanpools (vehicles with two or more people), public transit
and motorcyclists can drive in the designated MnPASS lanes for
free
— Solo motorists who have a MnPASS account and a MnPASS tag
can drive in the lanes for a fee
■ 1-35E peak drive times - Monday through Friday
— Southbound 6 to 10 a.m.
— Northbound 3 to 7 p.m.
How to use 1-35E MnPASS Express Lanes
■ MnPASS Express Lanes are separated
from regular lanes by double solid and
dashed white lines
■ Enter and exit the MnPASS Lanes only
where there are double dashed white
lines ,
■ Do not cross double solid white lines
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MnPASS Fees
■ A variable electronic fee is
charged to solo drivers using EXPRESS
MnPASS Express Lanes
■ No tollbooths - overhead
antennas read the MnPASS
tag on windshield
■ Posted fee is automatically
deducted from a prepaid HOV 2+=Vehleles with two or more people
MnPASS account
MnPASS Fees cont.
■ Varying the fee based on current congestion levels
helps keep traffic in the MnPASS Express Lanes
moving between 50-55 miles per hour
■ High demand/volumes in the MnPASS Lane = higher
fee to drive in the lane
■ Fees between $0.25 and $8
■ Fees stay in the corridor and are used for capital,
operations, maintenance and corridor improvement
expenses
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MnPASS Tags
NEW
■ Two "tag" options will be available
■ Switchable Tag
— One-time purchase fee
— Can be moved between
vehicles
— HOV 2+ (free) mode or
MnPASS (fee) mode
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MnPASS Tags
■ Sticker Tag
— Free
— Get as many free sticker ■
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tags as you have vehicles
— Always "on" (fee) mode _T`y. . 4
when driving in a
MnPASS Express Lane
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Get in, get going and get there!
■ www.mnpass.orq
■ MnPASS Customer Service Center
2055 Lilac Drive N
Golden Valley, MN 55422
■ Satellite customer service centers
- Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization
- East metro locations coming soon!
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Questions and Contacts
■ Brad Larsen
MnDOT, MnPASS Policy & Planning
651-234-7024
Brad.Larsen(a),state.mn.us
■ Bobbie Dahlke
MnDOT, MnPASS Communications
651-234-7088
Bobbie.dahIkeCc�state.mn.us
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1-35E Construction Update: Little Canada to Lino Lakes
Summary of work
• Resurface existing pavement and ramps
• Replace 1-35E bridges over Goose Lake Rd
• Redeck Hwy 96 bridge over 1-35E
• Widen bridges for MnPASS lanes
• Update drainage and other infrastructure
• Repair or replace existing guardrail
• Construct a pedestrian trail on Hwy 96 from Centerville Rd to White Bear Lake Parkway
• Add MnPASS lane on southbound 1-35E between Hwy 96 and County Rd E
• Add MnPASS lane on northbound 1-35E between County Rd E and County Rd J
Traffic Impact
Construction crews will maintain two lanes on 1-35E in each direction for much of the work.
• Goose Lake Rd closes for 14 months
• Weekend road closures on 1-35E and Hwy 96
• Hwy 96 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction in 2016
• Temporary ramp closures starting September 2015 (ramp closures will not take away
access to 1-35E at Hwy 96 and County Rd E at the same time)
MnPASS Express Lane Extension Opens Late 2016
• Southbound MnPASS lane extension begins at Hwy 96 and connects to the MnPASS
lane at Little Canada Rd. Through the 1-35E/1-694 commons area, the existing inside
lane will be designated as a MnPASS lane during the weekday morning rush-hour period
(6:00-10:00 AM)
• Northbound MnPASS lane extension begins at County Rd. E and ends just north of
County Rd J. Through the 1-35E/1-694 commons area (between Little Canada Rd.
and County Rd. E), there will be no MnPASS lane designation.
• The performance of the different MnPASS lane approach through the 1-35E/1-694
commons will be evaluated over a two year period to determine whether modifications
need to be made.
Project Benefits
• Improved mobility, smoother, safer, longer-lasting roads and bridges
• Better pedestrian accessibility
• Upgraded drainage capabilities
• MnPASS lanes will provide a reliable uncongested option for commuters and will increase I-
35E's capacity to move more people
For more information and to sign up for project email updates, visit
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35vadnaisheights/
Contact Us
Denise Workcuff—MnDOT Public Affairs—denise.workcuff@state.mn.us—651-234-7502
Dale Gade— MnDOT Project Manager- dale.gade@state.mn.us —651-234-7713
Traffic Updates -www.511 mn.org or Twitter: @mndottraffic
We all have a stake in
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1-35E Construction Update: St. Paul to Little Canada
Construction Activities Update
2015
• The northbound 1-35E lanes/bridges have been reconstructed.
• Southbound 1-35E lanes, ramps and bridges between Little Canada Road and Maryland Avenue
will be completed in late August.
• Southbound 1-35E lanes and bridges between Maryland Avenue and 1-94 will be completed in
November.
• Local street reconstruction (such as County Road B under 1-35E in Maplewood and L'Orient
Street in St. Paul) will continue through fall.
2016
• The southbound 1-35E ramps to/from Cayuga Street will be completed and open in
spring/summer.
• West frontage road construction in St. Paul between Cayuga Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
will be completed by spring/summer.
Upcoming Traffic Changes
• A third lane of southbound 1-35E and all ramps between Maryland Avenue and Little Canada
Road are anticipated to reopen in late August.
• The ramp from southbound 1-35E to eastbound 1-94/southbound Hwy 52 is scheduled to close
from Aug. 24 through November for bridge replacement/ramp widening.
• The ramps from Cayuga Street to northbound 1-35E and Maryland Avenue to southbound 1-35E
will close from late August through early November, until the new southbound 1-35E lanes in St.
Paul open.
• Other currently closed ramps near downtown St. Paul (such as southbound 1-35E to University
Avenue and University Avenue to westbound 1-94) will reopen by November.
MnPASS Express Lanes Open Late 2015
• New northbound and southbound 1-35E MnPASS Express Lanes between Little Canada Road
and Cayuga Street are anticipated to open in late 2015.
Project Benefits
• Replaces area bridges currently on the state's list for replacement.
• Provides geometric improvements for interchanges and 1-35E, improving safety and traffic flow.
• Resurfaces all driving lanes and ramps, for long-term durability and a better driving experience.
• Adds new MnPASS Express Lanes to move more people through the corridor and provide a
reliable commuting option.
For more information and to sign up for project email updates, visit
www.mndot.qov/metro/projects/35egpg
Contact Us
Call: 612-284-1782
Email: 35ECayugaMnpass(a)-zanassoc.com
Traffic Updates
www.511 mn.orq
Twitter: @mndottraffic
Teresa Bender
From: Cindy Reichert <Cindy.Reichert@co.anoka.mn.us>
Sent: Thursday,August 20, 2015 4:40 PM
To: City of Andover- Michelle Hartner, City of Anoka -Amy Oehlers;City of Bethel - Ginger
Berg;City of Blaine -Cathy Sorensen;Teresa Bender; City of Circle Pines - Kathleen
McBride; City of Circle Pines Contact 2 - Linda Gresback; City of Columbia Heights -
Katie Bruno;City of Columbus - Elizabeth Mursko; Emmy Robinson; City of Coon Rapids
-Joan Lenzmeier; City of Coon Rapids Contact 2 - Stephanie Lincoln; City of East Bethel
- Carrie Frost; City of East Bethel Contact 2 - Karen White; City of Fridley - Deb Skogen;
City of Ham Lake- Denise Webster, City of Hilltop - Ruth Nelsen; City of Lexington -
Mary Vinzant; City of Lexington Contact 2 - Peggy McNamara; City of Lino Lakes -Julie
Bartell; Corrie LaDoucer, City of Oak Grove - Sherry Fiskewold; City of Ramsey -Jo Ann
Thieling; Daniel Buchholtz; City of Spring Lake Park Contact 2 - Wanda Brown;City of
Spring Lake Park Contact 3 -Jenny Gooden; City of St Francis - Barb Held; Linwood
Township - Election Contact
Cc: Teri McMahon; Diana L.Trujillo
Subject: Elections and Meeting Restrictions
Attachments: Meeting Restrictions - Elections and Caucuses.docx
Hello, all. I know those of you who aren't having elections this year are enjoying the breather. I don't blame you one
bit!
This is just a reminder about meeting restrictions on Election Day, November 3'd. The restrictions only apply if there are
elections being held within the boundaries of your jurisdiction. This year,elections are being held in:
City of Circle Pines
City of Lino Lakes
Anoka-Hennepin ISD#11
Centennial ISD#12
Fridley ISD#14
Spring Lake Park ISD 16
White Bear Lake ISD 624
Forest Lake ISD 831
Thanks, and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Cindy Reichert, Manager
Anoka County Elections and Voter Registration
325 East Main Street
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 323-5277
cindy.reichert@co.anoka.mn.us
NOTICE: Unless restricted by law, email correspondence to and from Anoka County government offices may
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PROPERTY RECORDS & TAXATION DIVISION
Elections & Voter Registration
2015 MEETING AND EVENT RESTRICTIONS
Political Party Caucuses None Scheduled in 2015
Primary Election None Scheduled in Anoka County in 2015
General Election November 3, 2015
204C.03 PUBLIC MEETINGS PROHIBITED ON ELECTION DAY.
Subdivision 1. School districts; counties; municipalities; special taxing districts. No special taxing
district governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, city council, or town board of
supervisors shall conduct a meeting between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day that an election is held
within the boundaries of the special taxing district, school district, county, city, or town. As used in this
subdivision, "special taxing district" has the meaning given in section 275.066.
Subd. 2. State colleges and universities. Except for regularly scheduled classes, no Minnesota state
college or university shall schedule an event between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day that an
election is held in any political subdivision in which the university or college is located.
Subd. 3. Public elementary and secondary schools. Except for regularly scheduled classes, a public
elementary or secondary school may not schedule a school sponsored event between 6:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m. on the day that a regularly scheduled election is held in any political subdivision in which the
school is located.
Subd.4. State government. No state agency, board, commission, department, or committee shall
conduct a public meeting on the day of the state primary or general election.
202A.19 CAUCUS, SCHOOL SCHEDULE PREEMPTION, EXCUSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT TO ATTEND.
THIS SECTION APPLIES FOR ANY CAUCUS DATE
Subdivision 1. Limits on local government meetings.
No special taxing district governing body, school board, county board of commissioners, township
board, or city council may conduct a meeting after 6:00 p.m. on the day of a major political party
precinct caucus. As used in this subdivision, "special taxing district" has the meaning given in
section 275.066.
Subd. 2. Absence from work.
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elections@co.anoka.mn us a 763-323-5275 A FAX: 763-422-7526
Affirmative/action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Every employee who is entitled to attend a major political party precinct caucus is entitled, after
giving the employer at least ten days' written notice, to be absent from work for the purpose of
attending the caucus during the time for which the caucus is scheduled without penalty or
deduction from salary or wages on account of the absence other than a deduction in salary for
the time of absence from employment.
Subd. 3. Limits on college or university meetings.
The University of Minnesota may not schedule an event which will take place after 6:00 p.m. on
the day of a major political party precinct caucus unless permission to do so has been received
from the Board of Regents. No Minnesota state college or university may schedule an event
which will take place after 6:00 p.m. on the day of a major political party precinct caucus unless
permission to do so has been received from the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities.
Subd. 4. Use of public school buildings.
No school official may deny the use of a public school building for the holding of a major political
party precinct caucus if the school office has received a written request for the use of the school
building 30 days or more prior to the date of the caucus.
THIS SECTION APPLIES FOR ALL CAUCUS DATES
Subd. 5. Limits on public school events.
No public elementary or secondary school may hold a school sponsored event after 6:00 p. m.
on the day of a major political party precinct caucus.
Subd. 6. Limits on state public meetings.
No state agency, board, commission, department, or committee shall conduct a public meeting
after 6:00 p.m. on the day of a major political party precinct caucus.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular
meeting on August 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher r@ved
Commissioner Matthew Montain
Commissioner Nick Twohy
Commissioner Russ Koski
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ABSENT: Commissioner Mark Haiden
Commissioner Tom Wood
Commissioner James Flint
STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member D. Love
I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson
Mosher.
1. Roll Call
IL APPEARANCES -None
III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) -None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Metropolitan Council Draft Water Supply Plan Plan—Review & Comment
Administrator Ericson stated that the plan is 955 pages and was available at Metropolitan
Council's web site or he had one printed copy available. The commission briefly discussed the
item and will continue to review the plan prior to forwarding comment. Commission members
asked a number of good questions.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Purchase Agreement 2065 Commerce Drive(5 Acre Parcel)Zoned B-1 (Commercial)
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company
Administrator Ericson reported on the specifics of the purchase agreement stating that Staff would
be working with the architect regarding building requirements and placement along with
additional requirements for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) as the companies operation similarly
fits that of what would be placed in a commercially zoned area. Administrator Ericson stated that
as the process continues he would keep the Commission abreast of the status of planned
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City of Centerville
Planning and Zoning Commission
August 11,2015
construction. The Commission discussed, in detail, the merits of rezoning the property versus a
CUP and agreed that a CUP would be best for the company and city.
2. 2015 City of Centerville Fete des Lacs
Administrator Ericson stated gave a brief overview of the events, participation and vision for
future celebrations. He stated that it is important to have a P & Z member at a future Festival
Committee meeting.
3. Sewer&Water Rates
Administrator Ericson explained the city's sewer and water funds and stated they are Enterprise
Funds which are independent of the City's general fund. He stated that the City's funding of the
water and sewer system are steady; however, with depreciation and anticipated repair(s) in the
future an increase in rates may take place and Council is considering this item along with the 2016
budget. No action taken by the Commission but excellent discussion took place with positives and
negatives on rate increases.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS-None
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. June 2, 2015 Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Montain seconded by Commissioner Twohv to approve minutes
from the June 2, 2015, meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Twohv to adjourn the meeting
at 8:20 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator
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