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1. Discussion on Master Plan & Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville/M-1 &
M-2 Mixed Use Zoning Districts
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1. November 2, 2015 Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting—January 5, 2016, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
Parks &Recreation Committee Meeting—January 6, 2016, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
City Council Meeting— December 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (Council Chambers)
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Downtown Centerville
Master Plan & Development Guidelines
Table of Contents
A. Introduction.............................................................................3
B. Systems Guidelines................................................................. 9
C. Standards for Private Development............................................19
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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 public/private 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.
f 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
constraints, end users' needs, community
desires and a changing market.
The market analysis performed by the
McCombs Group in the Fall of 2005 helped
Looking South on ceneervil�e/toad at Main street to define the overall quantity of retail,
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.
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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
and through the analysis of existing community with emphasis on pedestrian
conditions and upon review of the Market oriented streetscapes, diverse housing
Analysis conducted by the McCombs options, adequate open space and quality
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
many square miles of marshes, lakes, and
respect to the specific character of their 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
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the building have been greatly modified and A. III 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:
• 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
the Master Plan and the individual buildings
within those districts.
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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 Y
and provides design standards that apply to
the entire Downtown Area. It is intended as -;. =-. .
an attachment to the Master Plan Document
itself. The Systems Guidelines describe the f
seven distinct items of the overall
infrastructure framework:
Context Improved Public Infrastructure
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
" .` provide inviting, innovative and useable
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
access to the lake can be accommodated at
Trails Provide Access to Downtown some point in the future;
Of equal importance is the contribution from . Integrate storm water management
each block and each development project to components (meeting water quality and
this open space network, adding a variety of quantity requirements)within both
private, semi-private, and perhaps some public/private parks and open space
additional public space throughout the improvements. Together, the system of
Downtown Area. Private development will public and semi-public green space will
share the responsibility to provide inviting, result in a welcoming public realm
innovative and useable green space as throughout the revitalized downtown.
integral parts of individual parcel site
design.
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,
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. III. 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.
County Road 21 Improvements
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
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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 CSAH 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
CSAH 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 CSAR 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
R.O.W.
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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
g to the health, safety, and welfare of the
entire Downtown Area. While
understanding the location, size and
characteristics of individual utility
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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
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 Amenities
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• Install water distribution system for
potable water consumption and for fire
protection;
• All utilities should be buried within City k
Right-of-Way and make connections to
individual projects from a 'back of house'
location;
• All utilities designed according to City
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Although utilities are not typically seen, they
play a vital role by establishing the needed
framework for development to move i
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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
evening with residents and visitors enjoying
new entertainment opportunities.
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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 peak and off-peak cycles, business hours,
challenge. The goal is to provide adequate nighttime activities, special events and other
parking, both quantity and location, while needs. 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. VI11. 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. 1. 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. 1. 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
the upper floors are encouraged. Except
These objectives require that the majority of 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 parking needs such as dry
access to the retail fronts of buildings is 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
considered on an individual basis.
A mix of uses within individual blocks,
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 . Buildings should be located at the build-
include the following: to lines (zero setback), but allow
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Rendering of Possible Architectural Character at Main Street&Centerville Road
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
buildings are encouraged throughout the
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.
�r 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
r 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. 11. 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. ll. 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 3�
following: `
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Varied fagade 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 Detail
• 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 fagades above ground level
—recommend 40% minimum of total
fagade;
• 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; Ox
• 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 corners may contain
materials and careful detailing to service and restaurant related retail spaces
support street level activities and on the ground floor corners 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.
a
Streetscape: Mixed-Use Corridors
• Provide gracious sidewalk width to invite
pedestrian traffic;
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• 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. III. 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
street should have stoops or porches.
Ground floor stoops at the first floor
should have a consistent setback of
exactly 8 feet. }
Storm 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 . 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. III. 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 ade.
Provide primary access doors facing
public streets.
_ _
Consistent Building Setbacks
Materials: Downtown Neighborhood
• Provide a diverse mix of materials,
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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• 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 1.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,
1.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;
1.6. 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
making an official application to the City, the c. Final Plat and Site Plan
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 Plan. The final
other City codes and regulations. landscape plan shall be drawn at a scale of
2.D. 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.
3. Final Grading and Drainage Plan. The
2.E. A written evaluation from the City staff 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 &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;
January 4, 2006 Page 33 of 34
Downtown Centerville
NE
.h' Master Plan & Development Guidelines
ii. Change in the road location or standards;
and
jj. 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.
January 4, 2006 Page 34 of 34
teryiCCe City of Centerville
L,tzzbfs§e<f 18-5 Reader Board Sign Policy
This policy specifies what information can be posted on the City's reader board sign, which is
located at 1880 Main Street (in front of City Hall).
Requests to post information on the sign will be prioritized in the following order:
1. Information related to City business or other government agencies
2. Requests from Centennial School District 12
3. Requests from all registered non-profit organizations located within
the City of Centerville
No commercial or religious messages are allowed on the sign. Churches located within the City
of Centerville may request that community events of a non-religious nature be posted.
Fundraising events for a charitable organization or an individual that are not sponsored by a
registered non-profit organization will not be allowed.
An application for posting information should be made thirty(30) days in advance of the event.
To submit a request, complete the following information:
Name of Organization:
Event or Message:
Date(s) and Time(s):
Contact Name:
Telephone Number: Email:
Please Note: Only one (]) message is posted on the sign at any given time, so the City may not
be able to accommodate every request. But, every effort will be made to post the message one
(1) week in advance of the event.
Would you also like this information to be posted on the City's Government Information
Channell6? Yes No
Would you also like this information to be posted on the City's Web Site? Yes _ No
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1880 Main Street
Centerville, MN
RE: Independent School District No. 12 v. Steffel et al.
Our File No. 0012-0036
Dear Ms. Bender:
Enclosed herewith and served upon you please find the Independent School
District No. 12's Petition in Condemnation and Notice of Intent to Take Title to and
Possession of Property in Accordance with Minn. Stat. § 117.042. This condemnation
matter relates to property located at 1709 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota.
Very Truly Yours,
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Jay T. Squires
John P. Edison
Enclosures
cc: Dan Huffinan
RASW: 45215
527 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, MN 55402
office (612) 436.4300 * fax (612) 436.4340 * raswlaw.com
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Scott T.Anderson
Jay T.Squires•t
Michael J.Waldspurger* Rupp, ANDERSON, SQUIRES
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Liz J.Vieira
Kristin C.Nierengarten
Kelly J.Burns
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October 28, 2015
Via Messenger
Lori Meyer
Court Administrator
Anoka County Courthouse
325 East Main Street
Anoka, MN 55303-2489
RE: Independent School District No. 12 v. Steffel et al.
Our File No. 0012-0036
Dear Ms. Meyer:
Enclosed herewith for filing in the above-referenced matter please find the
following documents:
1. Petition in Condemnation;
2. Notice of Intent to Take Title to and Possession of Property in Accordance
with Minn. Stat. § 117.042;
3. Civil Cover Sheet; and
4. Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail.
In addition, enclosed please find a check in the amount of$322 to cover the initial filing
fee.
Very Truly Yours,
Ja T. Squires
John P. Edison
Enclosures
527 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, MN 55402
office (612) 436.4300 • fax (612) 436.4340 • raswlaw.com
Ms. Meyer
October 27, 2015
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cc: Dan Huffman
Paul H. Steffel
Paul H. Steffel (on behalf of Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC)
Adam Duininck
Teresa Bender
Larry Albert
Rhonda Sivarajah
Patricia Preiner
RASW: 45217
STATE OF A41NNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
ANOKA COUNTY TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: 2, Condemnation
Independent School District No. 12,
Centennial Public Schools, Court File No:
Petitioner,
VS.
Paul H. Steffel; Paul H. Steffel PETITION IN CONDEMNATION
Properties, LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company; Central Bank; City
of Centerville; Metropolitan Council;
Rice Creek Watershed District; Anoka
County as the collector of taxes; and all
other persons unknown claiming any
right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the
real estate described herein,
Respondents.
IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE, ANOKA
COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
USE AS A SCHOOL FACILITY PARKING AREA
TO THE DISTRICT COURT AND ALL ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS:
Independent School District No. 12, Centennial Public Schools ("District) brings
this Petition in Condemnation pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 117.005, and
respectfully represents and alleges as follows:
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1. The District is an Independent School District located in Anoka County,
Minnesota, and covering several Minnesota cites, including Centerville,
Minnesota.
2. The District has those powers and rights of eminent domain necessary and
convenient to acquire real property pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section
12313.74 and in the manner outlined in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117.
3. Paul Steffel ("Steffel") is an individual residing in the State of Minnesota.
According to information available from the Minnesota Secretary of State's
Office, Steffel is also the manager of Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC.
4. Steffel is the former owner of the real property located at 1709 Main Street,
Centerville, Minnesota, 55038, Property ID 23-31-22-21-0025 ("Property").
5. The Property is legally described as follows: The West 2/3 of Lots 10, 11, & 12,
Block 4, Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota.
6. The caption to this action lists all persons appearing of record or known to the
District to be owners or interested parties in the Property, including all persons or
entities that the District has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover.
7. On or about April 7, 2015,the District received an Appraisal Report on the
Property.
8. The District provided Steffel with a copy of the Appraisal Report and informed
him of his right to obtain an appraisal at the District's expense in accordance with
the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 117.036, subdivision 2.
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9. The District attempted to negotiate in good faith with Steffel for the direct
purchase of the Property in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes Section 117.036, subdivision 3. No agreement was reached on the
purchase price for the Property.
10. On September 21, 2015, the District's School Board reviewed the Appraisal
Report, as well as information about negotiations between the District's
administration and Steffel. The School Board then determined that the acquisition
of the Property was necessary to serve a public purpose and was in the interest of
the health, safety, and general welfare of the District and the public. A copy of the
School Board's Resolution is affixed hereto as Exhibit 1.
11. Following the School Board's September 21, 2015 approval of condemnation
proceedings, the District learned that Steffel conveyed the Property to Paul H.
Steffel Properties, LLC, on or about September 18, 2015. The District
affirmatively alleges its negotiations with Steffel, which took place prior to
September 18, 2015, are sufficient to satisfy the requirements in Minnesota
Statutes Section 117.036, subdivision 2 and 3 as they relate to his limited liability
company Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC.
12. The District is in need of additional parking space for the operation of a school
located on District property ("School Site") abutting the Property and the District
does not currently own sufficient land within the School Site to adequately meet
its parking needs.
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13. The District will use the Property for a public purpose and use, which is the
construction of additional parking space that will serve the School Site.
14. The District intends to take possession of the property in accordance with the
"quick-take"provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042. Notice of the
District's intent to take possession of the property prior to the filing of an award
by the Court-appointed commissioners will be served on the Respondents along
with this petition.
15. Respondent Central Bank is listed as a party in this matter because it appears to
have an interest the Property in the form of a mortgage (recorded as Document
No. 2116907.005) and an assignment of leases and rents (recorded as Document
No. 2116907.006).
16. Respondents City of Centerville, Metropolitan Council, Rice Creek Watershed
District, and Anoka County are listed as parties in this matter only to the extent
they are taxing authorities in the State of Minnesota.
WHEREFORE, the District requests an order of this Court approving the District's
petition herein and directing:
1. That such proceedings may be had as are provided by law in order that the District
may acquire, by condemnation, the fee simple absolute title to the real property
described in this Petition;
2. That it be adjudicated and determined that the real property sought to be taken is
for a public use and purpose, and that the taking of real property from Paul H.
Steffel Properties, LLC, is necessary and is authorized by law;
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3. That three competent and disinterested persons and two alternates, who are
residents of Anoka County, Minnesota, be appointed as commissioners to
ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by Paul H.
Steffel Properties, LLC, as a result of the taking;
4. That the Court order and fix the time and place of the first meeting of the
commissioners and set their compensation;
5. That the Commissioners be directed and instructed by the Court to proceed
according to law to make a fair and impartial assessment and award of all damages
that will be sustained by Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC, by reason of the taking
and timely report the same to this Court;
6. That the District may take title to and possession of the Property prior to the filing
of an award by the Court appointed commissioners in accordance with the "quick-
take"provisions outlined in Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042; and
7. For such other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable.
Respectfully submitted,
RUPP, ANDERSON, SQUIRES &
WALDSPURGER,P.A.
Date: 1 a/Z$//�
Ja T. Squires (#204699)
John P. Edison(#0391118)
527 Marquette Avenue S., #1200
Minneapolis,MN 55402
Telephone: 612-436-4300
ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12, CENTENNIAL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT REQUIRED BY
MINN. STAT. 594.211
The undersigned acknowledges that sanctions may be imposed under Minn. Stat.
549.211.
Date:
Jay T. Squires (#204699)
John P. Edison(#0391118)
527 Marquette Avenue S., #1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 612-436-4300
ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12, CENTENNIAL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RAS W: 44030
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RESOLUTION NO. 9.03
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE WEST TWO-THIRDS OF LOTS 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, BLOCK 4,
CENTERVILLE, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA THROUGH THE EXERCISE
OF EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, the School Board of Independent School District No. 12, Centennial
("School Board") is the official governing body of Independent School District No. 12,
Centennial (the"District"); and
WHEREAS, the District, a Minnesota municipal corporation acting by and
through its School Board, is authorized by law to acquire land and other interests in real
estate which are needed for public use or purpose; and
WHEREAS, the property described in Exhibit A attached hereto("Affected
Property") abuts property owned by the District; and
WHEREAS, the District is in need of additional parking space for the operation
of the school located on said District property, and the District does not currently have
sufficient land within the District property to adequately meet the need; and
WHEREAS,agents or employees of the District have met with the owner of the
Affected Property in an effort to reach an agreement upon terns and conditions under
which the School District may acquire title to the Affected Property; and
WHEREAS, the District has obtained an appraisal of the Affected Property, has
provided the appraisal to the owner of the Affected Property, and has offered to acquire
the Affected Property for an amount in excess of the appraised value in an effort to avoid
the need to utilize its Eminent Domain authority; and
WHEREAS, to date, representatives of the District have been unable to reach an
agreement with the owner of the Affected Property on the terns and conditions of a
voluntary acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the School Board finds that it is reasonably necessary, proper, and
convenient, and in the interest of the public health. public safety, and general welfare of
the District that title to and possession of the Affected Property as described in Exhibit A
be acquired through use of the power of eminent domain; and
Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT
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WHEREAS,the School Board finds that it's plans and schedule for providing
additional parking make it necessary to acquire title to and possession of the Affected
Property as described in Exhibit A, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 117.042, the "quick take
law", prior to the filing of the final report of the condemnation commissioners to be
appointed by the district court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board for
Independent School District No. 12, Centennial, that:
1. The property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof as
though fully set forth at this point, shall be acquired for the stated public purposes.
and that the interests shall be acquired, if necessary, through the exercise of the
power of eminent domain.
2. The law firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger is authorized and
directed to take all steps necessary on behalf of the District to acquire the property
interest described herein by serving a notice of quick-take under Minn. Stat. §
117.042, together with required appraisal and authorization, filing an action in
eminent domain if necessary, and negotiation of early entry authorization.
School Board Chair
Attest:
School oard Clerk
(seal)
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EXHIBIT A
The West Two-thirds of Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 4, Centerville, Anoka County,
Minnesota
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
ANOKA COUNTY TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: 2, Condemnation
Independent School District No. 12, Court File No:
Centennial Public Schools,
Petitioner,
vs.
Paul H. Steffel; Paul H. Steffel NOTICE OF INTENT TO TAKE TITLE
Properties, LLC, a Minnesota limited TO AND POSSESSION OF PROPERTY IN
liability company; Central Bank; City ACCORDANCE WITH MINN. STAT. §
of Centerville; Metropolitan Council;
117.042
Rice Creek Watershed District; Anoka
County as the collector of taxes; and all
other persons unknown claiming any
right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the
real estate described herein,
Respondents.
To: All Above-Named Respondents.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Petitioner Independent School District No. 12,
Centennial Public Schools has initiated the above-referenced condemnation matter and
intends to take title to and possession of the following property ("Property") in
accordance with the "quick-take"provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042:
1709 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota, Property ID 23-31-22-21-0025,
legally described as The West 2/3 of Lots 10, 11, & 12, Block 4,
Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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You are hereby notified that the District intends to take title to and possession of the
Property ninety (90) days from the date of this Notice.
RUPP, ANDERSON, SQUIRES &
WALDSPURGER,P.A.
Date: jo f 2.°��l 1�✓"
Jay . Squires (#204699)
John P. Edison (#0391118)
527 Marquette Avenue S., #1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 612-436-4300
ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12, CENTENNIAL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RAS W: 44055
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State of Minnesota District Court
County of Anoka Judicial District: Tenth
Court File Number:
Case Type: 2, Condemnation
Independent School District No. 12
Plaintiff
Civil Cover Sheet
vs (Non-Family Case Type)
Minn.R.Gen.Prac. 104
Paul H. Steffel et al.
Respondents
Date Case Filed: October 28, 2015
This civil cover sheet must be filed by the initial filing lawyer or party, if unrepresented by legal
counsel, unless the court orders all parties or their legal counsel to complete this form. Once the
initial civil cover sheet is filed, opposing lawyers or unrepresented parties who have not already
been ordered to complete this form may submit their own cover sheet within ten days after being
served with the initial cover sheet. See Rule 104 of the General Rules of Practice for the District
Courts.
If information is not known to the filing party at the time of filing, it shall be provided to
the Court Administrator in writing by the filing party within seven (7) days of learning the
information. Any party impleading additional parties shall provide the same information to the
Court Administrator. The Court Administrator shall, upon receipt of the completed certificate,
notify all parties or their lawyers, if represented by counsel, of the date of filing the action and
the file number assigned.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Jay T. Sguires and John P. Edison N/A
Attorney Name Attorney Name
527 Marquette Ave. S. 41200
Postal Address Postal Address
Minneapolis MN 55402
City State Zip Code City State Zip Code
(612)436-4300 ( )
Telephone Number Telephone Number
CIV117 State ENG 05/13 www.mncourts.gov/forms Page 1 of 4
jay.squires@,raswlaw.com
iohn.edison@raswlaw.com
E-mail address E-mail address
204699 (Squires)
391118 (Edison)
Minnesota Attorney License No. Minnesota Attorney License No.
PLAINTIFF, Self-represented DEFENDANT, Self-represented
N/A Paul H. Steffel
Name Name
7029 20`h Avenue South
Postal Address Postal Address
Centerville, MN 55038
City State Zip Code City State Zip Code
Telephone Number Telephone Number
E-mail address E-mail address
(Attach addition sheet for additional attorneys/parties)—See attached list of additional parties.
Note: If either Plaintiff or Defendant gets an attorney, the attorney's name, address, telephone
number and attorney ID number must be given in writing to the Court Administrator
immediately.
1. Provide a concise statement of the case including facts and legal basis:
This is a condemnation matter involving property located at 1709 Main Street in the City
of Centerville, Minnesota. The District seeks to acquire the property for the purpose of building
a parking lot for a school facili .
2. Date Complaint was served: October 28, 2015
3. For Expedited Litigation Track(ELT)Pilot Courts only:
CIV117 State ENG 05/13 www.mncourts.gov/forms Page 2 of 4
a. ❑ the parties jointly and voluntarily agree that this case shall be governed by the
Special Rules for ELT Pilot. Date of agreement:
b. ❑ The court is requested to consider excluding this case from ELT for the following
reasons:
Note: ELT is mandatory in certain cases, and where mandatory, exclusion may also be
sought by timely motion under the Special Rules for ELT Pilot.
c. Anticipated number of trial witnesses:
d. Amount of medical expenses to date:
e. Amount of lost wages to date:
f. Identify any known subrogation interests:
4. Estimated discovery completion within N/A months from the date of this form.
5. Disclosure/discovery of electronically stored information discussed with other party?
No.
6. Proposed trial start date: To be determined following Court's appointment of three-
person hearing panel.
7. Estimated trial time: I days hours (estimates less than a day must be
stated in hours).
8. Jury trial is: N/A
9. Physical/mental/blood examination pursuant to Minn. R. Civ. P. 35 is requested: N/A
10. Identify any party or witness who will require interpreter services, and describe the
services needed(specifying language, and if known,particular dialect): None known
11. Issues in dispute: To be determined.
12. Case Type/Category: 2, Condemnation
13. Recommended Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) mechanism: N/A
(See list of ADR processes set forth in Minn. Gen.R.Prac. 114.02(a))
Recommended ADR provider(known as a"neutral"):
Recommended ADR completion date:
CIV117 State ENG 05/13 www.mncourts.gov/forms Page 3 of 4
If applicable,reasons why ADR not appropriate for this case: This is a condemnation matter to
be conducted in accordance with Chapter 117 of the Minnesota Statutes
By signing below,the attorney or party submitting this form certifies that the above information
is true and correct.
Date: /0 Z (�
Jay TV. Squires (#204699)
John P.Edison(#0391118)
527 Marquette Avenue S., #1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Telephone: 612-436-4300
ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 12, CENTENNIAL PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
CIV117 State ENG 05/13 www.mncourts.gov/forms Page 4 of 4
List of Additional Parties
Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC
7029 20'h Avenue South
Centerville, MN 55038
Central Bank
945 Winnetka Ave. N., Suite 145
Golden Valley, MN 55427
City of Centerville
1880 Main Street
Centerville, MN
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert St. North
St. Paul, MN 55101-1805
Rice Creek Watershed District
4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE #611
Blaine, MN 55449-4539
Anoka County
2100 Third Ave.
Anoka, MN 55303
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
Ann Thorne being duly sworn, states on October 28, 2015, she served the Petition in
Condemnation;Notice of Intent to Take Title to and Possession of Property in Accordance with
Minn. Stat. §117.042; Civil Cover Sheet; and Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail on:
Adam Duininck Paul H. Steffel
ChairMetropolitan Council 7029 20th Avenue South
390 Robert St.North Centerville, MN 55038
St. Paul, MN 55101-1805
Teresa Bender Rhonda Sivarajah
City Clerk County Board Chair
City of Centerville Anoka County Government Center
1880 Main Street 2100 Third Ave.
Centerville,MN 55038 Anoka, MN 55303
Patricia Preiner Larry Albert
Board President Chief Executive Officer
Rice Creek Watershed District Central Bank
4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE #611 945 Winnetka Ave. N., Suite 145
Blaine, MN 55449-4539 Golden Valley, MN 55427
Paul H. Steffel
Paul H. Steffel Properties, LLC
7029 20th Avenue South
Centerville, MN 55038
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Our File No. 0012-0036
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular
meeting on Monday,November 2, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher roved
Commissioner Russ Koski APP
Commissioner Matthew Montain
Commissioner Mark Haiden NotCommissioner Nick Twohy
ABSENT: Commissioner Tom Wood
STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson
City Engineer Mark Statz
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
II. APPEARANCES
1. Mr. & Mrs. Josh Dahl, 1634 Hunters Ridge Lane — Request Variance to Construct
Screen Porch 2' within 10' Setback
Mr. & Mrs. Josh Dahl appeared before the Commission requesting a variance to construct a screen
porch two (2) feet within the required ten (10) foot setback. Mr. & Mrs. Dahl stated that they had
been told by two (2) staff members that more than likely that their request would be denied as it
did not meet the criteria for granting a variance; however, they determined that it would be best to
speak with the Commission regarding their desire.
Mr. Dahl stated that he had constructed the home following all setback requirements not taking
into account an afterthought of desiring to construct a screened porch which he desired to
encroach into the ten(10) foot side setback area by only two (2) feet.
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding setback requirements, variance requirements, the property
owners' responsibility for not creating their own hardship and the inability of the Commission to
grant their request due to the latter.
III. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
The Chair opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
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1. City Code, Chapter 156, Subdivision 156.166 — Parking Requirements (Other
Industrial or Warehouse)
Administrator Ericson noted previous discuss of the Commission regarding neighboring
communities requirements, the City's Commercial Broker, Mr. Lou Suski's comments and
comments from current property owners.
Administrator Ericson noted that no verbal comments were received. No one from the public was
present.
Motion by Commission Member Mosher, seconded by Commission Member Montain to
Close the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. City Code, Chapter 155,Flood Damage Prevention
Administrator Ericson noted previous discuss of the Commission, the need for approval due to the
City's desired participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance
Program, previous work with Rice Creek Water Shed District in updating the map, individual
property owner's participating in the Flood Plain Study area (Lessard, Rehbein and Muellner) and
allowing for the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map to become effective December 16, 2015.
Engineer Statz reviewed the provided Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Flood Plain
Draft Ordinance with the Commission. Lengthy discussion ensued and several minor
modifications were made allowing the Ordinance to compliment the City.
Administrator Ericson noted that no verbal comments were received. No one from the public was
present.
Motion by Commission Member Mosher, seconded by Commission Member Haiden to Close
the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion on Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines
The Commission briefly discussed the Plan.
Motion by Commission Member Montain, seconded by Commission Member Koski to table
the item to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting in December. All in favor.
Motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation to Council to Amend City Code, Chapter 156, Subdivision 156.166
—Parking Requirements (Other Industrial or Warehouse)
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Planning and Zoning Commission
November 2,2015
Motion by Commission Member Montain, seconded by Commission Member Koski to
Recommend to Council the City Code, Chapter 156, Subdivision 156.166 — Parkin
Requirements (Other Industrial or Warehouse) amendment as presented. All in favor.
Motion carried.
2. Recommendation to Council to Amend City Code, Chapter 155, Flood Damage
Prevention
Motion by Commission Member Haiden, seconded by Commission Member Montain to
Recommend to Council the City Code, Chapter 155, Flood Damage Prevention with the
Discussed Amendments. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Rush Line (Pre-Project Development Study)
Administrator Ericson updated the Commission on the status of the study and the removal of the I-
35E corridor for BRT and further study.
4. Discussion on City Policy for Municipal Lighted Board @ City Hall
Administrator Ericson stated that upon a request from a local business to place an upcoming event
on the City's lighted board out front, the City has no policy for usage but standard practice has
been for non-profit or City sponsored event, Staff received two (2)policies from other cities.
Discussion ensued regarding researching language through the League and it was felt that the two
(2) policies received were sufficient and that a policy could be drafted incorporating the language
and be forwarded to the Commission for the next meeting.
Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Commission Member Koski to table the
item to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting in December. All in favor.
Motion carried.
5. Acceptance of Resignation of Commission Member James Flint
Administrator Ericson stated that a Certificate of Recognition had been drafted for presentation to
Mr. Flint.
A member of the Commission stated that Mr. Flint is very busy with his family. The members
thanked him for his years of service.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. September 1,2015 Planning& Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
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Motion by Commissioner Mosher seconded by Commissioner Koski to approve minutes
from the September 1, 2015, meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adiourn the
meeting at 8:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator
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