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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate:
May 4, 2021
Planning and Zoning
VI.1
TITLE OF ISSUE:
Block 7 Concept Plans - Centra Homes
BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
In late March, the City and Centra Homes entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining the
intentions of each party as we move towards development of the Block 7 property. The MOU left open the
ability for the parties to explore various layouts for the project. Over the last month or so, city staff and Centra
Homes have been working on a few layout concepts which each offer slightly different products, price points,
aesthetics and other pro's and con's. We have boiled these explorations down to 3 concepts, attached for your
review and comment, along with some supporting narratives, example pictures and "massing-style" renderings.
Further, we have begun to explore the development's relationship to the Downtown Master Plan and Guidelines.
We'll want to examine the implication of some elements in those guidelines and look at areas which may need
flexibility through the Planned Unit Development process.
COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING:
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REQUESTED ACTION:
Discussion item only. Should give developer general guidance on how to move towards a final concept.
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ROWHOMES
24' W. END UNITS: 8units
22' W. MIDDLE UNITS: 16units
TOTAL: 24units
PARKING
GARAGE STALLS: 48stalls
APRON STALLS: 48stalls
TOTAL: 96 stalls
ROWHOMES
20' W END UNITS: 14units
20' W MIDDLE UNITS: 10units
17' W MIDDLE UNITS: 7units
TOTAL: 31units
PARKING
GARAGE STALLS: 55stalls
APRON STALLS: 23stalls
VISITOR STALLS: 13stalls
TOTAL: 91stalls
ROWHOMES
20' W END UNITS: 12units
20' W MIDDLE UNITS: 9units
17' W MIDDLE UNITS: 6units
TOTAL: 27units
PARKING
GARAGE STALLS: 48stalls
APRON STALLS: 48stalls
VISITOR STALLS: 10stalls
TOTAL: 106stalls
Mark Statz
From:Carla Dunham <carla.dunham@centrahomes.com>
Sent:Friday, April 30, 2021 3:30 PM
To:Mark Statz
Cc:David Pattberg
Subject:
Questions regarding Downtown Master Plan - Block 7
Attachments:Block 7 Streetscape Concept Figure 1.pdf
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Hi Mark,
After doing a thorough review of the Centerville Downtown Master Plan, we have some questions about how
Staff, Planning Commission and City Council will use this plan to guide the review and approval of Block 7.
As you know we have been working on site plan layout and density but as we review the Master Plan, we are
concerned about how the plan will guide approvals.
Specifically:
The Master Plan discusses Mixed-Use Corridors and Downtown Neighborhood. Since our proposal is
not mixed use, we expect to fall within the Downtown Neighborhood guidelines.
The Downtown Neighborhood guidelines have some specifics that we are not meeting and some that
cause some concern.
Items not meeting in the Downtown Neighborhood per Master Plan document (starting on page 26):
Min SF of 1,250 square feet per dwelling unit.
Minimum One Parking space per bedroom
Items that cause concern:
Build-to line shall be no more than 5' from ROW. Ground floor stoops may extend to 8' from sidewalk.
Setbacks from built-to line for recesses shall not comprise more than 40% of facade.
Recommended Design for CSAH 21 Centerville Rd: 80' ROW including 8' parallel parking, 2' boulevard,
12' pedestrian zone to building face (note, in the most current site plan options, Godden has drawn
the street section and boulevard to reflect the Downtown Centerville Master Plan (pages 8 & 13) -
however, this does not match the road that exists to date, nor does it match the Streetscape Concept
2/16/21 (attached) which informed the RFP.
Continuous height rooflines should not dominate street frontage
Vinyl Siding is not allowed
Mostly Brick (minimum of 50% of non-glaze wall)
Material changes: return 8' minimum at side walls
The Downtown Master Plan (page 16) guides integration with regional stormwater collection areas that
will include a pond at the West end of Sorel Street as indicated in this diagram (which shows the
pond to be located within the Western half of our subject site). Whereas the RFP and basis for our
proposal indicates the entire parcel can be developed at 85% impervious surface, without on-site
treatment.
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As we keep moving forward, we would like to better understand what of these items we must meet and
what items are open for discussion or compromise. We want to avoid confusion and provide clarity for all
parties as we start to refine plans.
Sincerely,
CARLA DUNHAM
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BLOCK 7 REDEVELOPMENT
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DATE02/16/2021PROJ. NO.193804178 www.stantec.com
Master Plan &
Development Guidelines
for
Downtown Centerville
Prepared for
The Centerville Downtown
Redevelopment Task Force
Prepared By
Damon Farber Associates
Benshoof & Associates
KKE Architects, Inc.
Adopted by City Council January 11, 2006
Revised by City Council - 2020
Downtown Centerville
Master Plan & Development Guidelines
Table of Contents
A.
B. Systems Gui
C. .................................................... 19
January 4, 2006 Page 1 of 30
Downtown Centerville
Master Plan & Development Guidelines
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 Mark Dallas Larson, City Administrator
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.
January 4, 2006 Page 2 of 30
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Master Plan & Development Guidelines
A. INTRODUCTION
A. I. 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.
In the summer of 2005, Damon Farber
Traditional Mixed-Use Downtown
Associates was commissioned by the City of
Centerville to lead a community task force to
Mixed-Use neighborhood and downtown
prepare a master plan, a set of design
area.
guidelines and zoning amendments. The
purpose of the Master Plan & Development
A framework of transportation
Guidelines is to establish an appropriate
improvements needed to support the
framework for future redevelopment of
redevelopment of the area and to create
downtown as a vibrant Mixed-Use
appropriate levels of parking as well as
destination, to incorporate:
vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to
the downtown.
A set of design standards to guide the
architectural quality of new development
within the downtown area.
While subject to the following regulations
and guidelines, the plan layout shall be
flexible to respond to physical site
desires and a changing market.
The market analysis performed by the
McCombs Group in the fall of 2005 helped to
Looking South on Centerville Road at Main Street
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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Master Plan & Development Guidelines
A Master Plan Concept and Development
services including but not limited to
Guidelines would allow for this kind of
restaurants, specialty stores, clothing
creative flexibility. The Guidelines set
retailers, coffee shops,
standards for urban design relationships that
insurance offices, bank, daycare and
ensure the scale and character of
personal services. The Market Analysis also
redevelopment that the community expects,
predicts that the City of Centerville will be
while still allowing the developer to arrive at
well served by the addition of approximately
creative solutions that meet their financial
450 additional higher density residential units.
requirements and the needs of the end users.
The uses and square footages shown on the
Master Plan are based on this analysis with
consideration of the appropriate uses to occur
within the downtown area and transitions into
the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Master plan directs the design of the
street and open space network and
provides flexibility with the individual block
layout and dispersion of housing types to
meet City statutes, regulations and
guidelines within.
A.II Master Plan
Improved Pedestrian Environment
A number of goals emerged during the initial
meetings with downtown land owners, the
The intent of the Downtown Master Plan is
general public, the Downtown Task Force and
to provide a comfortable, safe, Mixed-Use
through the analysis of existing conditions and
community with emphasis on pedestrian
upon review of the Market Analysis conducted
oriented streetscapes, diverse housing
by the McCombs Group.
options, adequate open space and quality
architecture.
The goals were developed with an eye
towards providing the development
More specifically, the Guidelines are
community with a clear and concise
intended to:
understanding of the co
the downtown. The vision includes the desire
Ensure the compatible integration of
to incorporate the History of Centerville into
retail, office and residential uses.
the redevelopment.
Maintain a scale and form of
A system was needed to set standards for the
development that emphasizes sensitivity to
overall project but also to allow enough
the pedestrian environment and existing
flexibility for developers to tailor their
neighborhoods nearby.
individual projects within the downtown area
towards the needs of the end users.
Ensure the compatible integration of a
variety of housing types, including
townhouses, medium density and high
density residential.
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appropriate design standards. A range of
housing types will be available in
Minimize the impact of automobiles into
downtown, each meeting high design
the setting through strategies such a shared
standards. Centerville will meet the
challenge of managing growth while
different peak-hour parking demands can
enhancing the historic small town flavor,
share parking facilities.
safety and strong sense of community
Improve access to and from County
State Aid Highways 14 and 21.
- Task Force Vision Statement
History of Centerville
through: an integrated street network,
Centerville has a rich French-Canadian
provision of options for traffic flow, the
history with the first white settlers arriving to
design of streets with adequate width, and
the provision of on-street parking.
coming to the area for the abundant wildlife.
Prior to the white settlers moving into the area
Provide for public open space that uses
the Dakota Indians lived here in the 1600s
storm water treatment ponds as a visual and
and 1700s. At that time, this area was
recreational amenity to the project.
covered with dense woodlands and many
square miles of marshes, lakes, and
Ensure the compatibility of buildings with
waterways. The Dakotas abandoned their
respect to the specific character of their
settlement in the late 1700's, but returned
immediate context within each district.
annually to harvest wild rice.
Encourage active ground floor uses, such
Soon after, families from Canada arrived and
as restaurants, shops and services, to
settled here because it reminded them of
animate the street within the Mixed-Use
their former homeland. Several descendants
Corridors portion of the area.
of these original settlers still live in
Centerville.
Develop a better connection between
downtown and Centerville Lake
The city was officially established on August
11, 1857, when Minnesota was still a territory.
The task force developed a vision statement
At that time Centerville was known as
for the entire project that will guide the
Centerville Township and encompassed the
development of the plan and aid in the
current City of Centerville and the City of Lino
evaluation of development proposals.
Lakes. The downtown area of Centerville was
originally known as the French Section.
German immigrants settled farther to the west
town and will be a safe community where
in what is now part of the City of Lino Lakes.
people know their neighbors. The historic
The pioneers cleared the land for farming and
fabric of the downtown and the
agriculture soon followed. Residents formed
surrounding neighborhood provide a
the Church of St. Genevieve of Paris.
strong sense of place and pride for
The Downtown Redevelopment Task Force
residents. Residents will be able to walk to
wanted to build off of C
downtown through a well-connected trail
an emphasis on our uniqueness of having the
downtown still standing, but all of
will offer a mix of uses, with the small town
character preserved by
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A. III Purpose. What are Development
the building have been greatly modified and
Guidelines?
no long meet the criteria for registration as a
The primary purpose of Development
National Historic site. With this knowledge the
Guidelines is to set basic parameters,
Downtown Redevelopment Task Force felt the
describe preferences and design intent.
necessity to build off our heritage in the
These guidelines serve as a framework within
redesign plans for the downtown area.
which creative design can occur.
Development Guidelines are established to
You will see the French-Canadian reflection
ensure that public and private development
in the design plan with great detail given to
projects implement the Goals, Objectives,
iron work and building design reflective of turn
Policies and Character envisioned by the
of the century Canadian architecture.
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;
Encourage a diversity of architectural
styles that incorporate historic architectural
Quality Residential Architecture
elements and materials previously used
downtown;
Districts
The project area is broken into two unique
Provide design flexibility instead of
districts that relate directly to each other.
aesthetic control;
The Mixed-Use Corridors and the
Downtown Neighborhood district form the
Create a unique pedestrian-oriented
primary development opportunities within
environment; and;
the area.
Provide investor and property owner
The Mixed-Use Corridors will provide primarily
confidence through design continuity.
retail uses on the first floor with housing or
office uses above. It will become a pedestrian
The Development Guidelines encompass the
friendly town center and community
above goals through standards for new
destination.
construction that regulate site design,
building placement and building design.
The Downtown Neighborhood will provide a
range of medium to high density housing
Lastly, the Guidelines establish standards for
styles and choices for everyone from empty
seven important systems. The Guidelines
nesters to young professionals.
include an explanation of the general and
specific design principles promoted by each
aspect of the guidelines,
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Transportation Systems Storm Water
as well as a variety of images describing
Systems
appropriate design solutions to implement
Utilities
Mix of Uses
those principles. This approach values
Parking Strategy
creativity and allows for numerous design
solutions for any particular project. The City
The Second document, Standards for Private
Administrator and Planning and Zoning
Development is intended to provide guidance
Commission are responsible for the
to the private developers as they take
administration of the Development Guidelines.
responsibility for individual components within
Projects in the Downtown Area must comply
the Master Plan. It will help assure that the
with the Development Guidelines, as well as
private development that takes place in the
the provisions of the City Code and
compliance will be determined during the site
objectives for the area.
plan review process.
The Standards for Private Development deal
with the two individual districts within the
Master Plan and the individual buildings
within those districts.
Well Detailed Buildings
A. IV Application
The format and content of these guidelines
are specifically tailored for use as a
reference workbook. They are organized into
two separate documents that are intended to
be used by two different audiences, the
Systems Guidelines and the Standards for
Private Development.
The first document, Systems Guidelines
provides design guidance for all elements of
the public infrastructure. It outlines issues and
provides design standards that apply to the
entire Downtown Area. It is intended as an
attachment to the Master Plan Document itself.
The Systems Guidelines describe the seven
distinct items of the overall infrastructure
framework:
Context
Improved Public Infrastructure
Open Space
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Downtown Centerville Master Plan
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standalone district within the City; instead it
B. Systems Guidelines
will be a part of, and connect with, a variety of
local, city-wide and regional systems.
Systems Guidelines describe the elements
Each development project, whether a single
of the public infrastructure. The System
building, one lot, or a series of blocks, must
Guidelines outline issues and provides
provide reasonable links to these systems as
guidance for standards that apply to the entire
a primary design objective.
Downtown Area. It is intended as an
attachment to the Master Plan Document
Guideline Recommendations
itself. The Systems Guidelines will deal with
To ensure that the Downtown Area takes
the seven distinct items of the overall
full advantage of local and regional
infrastructure framework:
systems, development should:
Context
Provide safe, easily recognized
Open Space
connections to city and regional trail
Transportation Systems
systems;
Storm Water Systems
Utilities
Support increased use of transit services
Mix of Uses Parking
by maintenance of existing service to St.
Strategy
Paul and strengthen service to Minneapolis
for residents;
These seven items represent the overall
organizing elements that give shape and
Tie into, and improve, the utility network;
form to the public elements of the Master
Plan. Presumably, they will be adopted by
Integrate with and complement the
the City as part of the Master Plan, will
existing (and future) street framework;
become part of City policy and will be
implemented by the City or with City
Become an integral part of the city and
participation before or concurrently with the
county drainage/storm water management
work of private developers. The Systems
plan;
Guidelines will create the framework within
which the private parcels are allowed to be
Parks and open space will be easily
developed. They will prescribe Development
accessible to all Downtown Area residents,
Standards for all above ground, visible
visitors, people who work here and also for
elements of the public infrastructure
the citizens of Centerville and the
including street and roadway design,
surrounding area.
streetscape and landscape design,
pedestrian spaces, connectivity between
B. II. Open Space
private and public spaces, parking strategies
The overall design framework of the
and policy, etc. Systems Guidelines will
Downtown Area is based on links to LaMotte
prescribe everything in the public realm from
Park, trails, new open space downtown and
curb sections and paving materials to street
regional open space. The City of Centerville
lights, park benches, waste receptacles and
will take the lead role in local parks
tree species.
programming, design review, construction
sequencing, implementation and ultimately
B. I. Context
maintenance and operation of key public
Although unique to Centerville, the
spaces within this framework. The goal is to
Downtown Area is not intended to be a
link existing parks and trails
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defined in regional park plans with the trails
occurs on residential streets and a minimum
within the Downtown Area.
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;
church on the future of their land on
Centerville Lake and insure that public access
to the lake can be accommodated at some
point in the future;
Trails Provide Access to Downtown
Integrate storm water management
Of equal importance is the contribution from
components (meeting water quality and
each block and each development project to
quantity requirements) within both
this open space network, adding a variety of
public/private parks and open space
private, semi-private, and perhaps some
improvements. Together, the system of
additional public space throughout the
public and semi-public green space will
Downtown Area. Private development will
result in a welcoming public realm
share the responsibility to provide inviting,
throughout the revitalized downtown.
innovative and useable green space as
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 assembled for
Improved Access to Centerville Lake
development and will accommodate the
revised trail alignment shown on the master
B. III. Transportation Systems
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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and by eliminating mid-block access to
character and arrangement reinforce the
parking areas. Instead, the parking areas
higher standard of development proposed
would gain access from Sorel Street or
and improves the overall legibility of the
Progress Road. This allows for increased on-
system from what exists today. The
street parking and a safer pedestrian
following paragraphs provide the intended
environment. Additional amenities like
decorative street lighting, shade trees,
roadway system from a set of narrow
benches, planters and hanging baskets will
roadways that lack a unique sense of
begin to create a unique sense of place
character to an understandable system of
downtown. With these recommended
roads with high quality pedestrian space
enhancements, CSAH 14 will become a
and an image that reflects the higher
quality first impression to downtown
standard of development desired for
Centerville, will accommodate future traffic
downtown.
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 pedestrian environment,
introduces on- street parking and continues
the pedestrian amenities recommended for
Existing Conditions on CSAH 14 at County Rd. 21
CSAH 14.
County State Aid Highway 14
The first section on page 13 depicts Anoka
Improvements
One of the primary objectives of the plan is to
21. The section below that illustrates the
improve the overall understandability and
Development Guidelines recommended
perceived quality of the transportation system.
design for CSAH 21. It is important to note
Characteristics and access associated with
that increasing the ROW width on Centerville
County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14 are
Road will have a significant impact on existing
critical components to achieving this objective.
property owners on the west side of
Anoka County is currently planning on
Centerville Road. The existing parcel sizes
constructing improvements to County Road
have a depth of 150 feet. Reducing this depth
14 in 2007. The road will be widened from a
by 15 feet will make these parcels difficult to
50 foot right-of-way (ROW) to 100 feet. Many
redevelop given parking requirements for
buildings and properties on the north side of
retail and commercial. The Master Plan
CSAH 14 will be taken by the County.
illustrates a shared parking situation with St.
Utility improvements will also be made. This
project can become a catalyst for downtown
parking for the church and businesses along
change.
Centerville Road. It is important that this
arrangement be resolved prior to any
The Development Guidelines recommend
expansion of the Centerville Road ROW.
pedestrian scale improvements by relocating
the proposed trail system on the south side
of CSAH 14 to Heritage Street
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Anoka County Design for CSAH 14
Recommended Design for CSAH 14
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Anoka County Design for CSAH 21
Recommended Design for CSAH 21
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inside the stores. A positive visual image is
The Local Streets
important to retail success and to attracting
The further development of local
people to live downtown. Coordination with
commercial streets is important to attracting
Anoka County will be required for streetscape
and keeping high quality retailers in the
enhancements.
downtown area. Local streets will be easily
accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21 and
The transportation improvements portrayed
will provide a clear and logical system for
in the Master Plan combine to provide the
shoppers and people living downtown to
Downtown Area with improved way finding,
access local shops. Once on foot, users of
easily accessible development parcels, easily
the area should be able to access the local
understood layout of streets and a system
sidewalks easily from parking areas and
that can be phased in as development
signage should orient them to the mixed use
occurs.
corridors. Too much signage can clutter the
streetscape and actually cause additional
The further development of neighborhood
confusion, while not enough can leave
streets will enhance the character of the
visitors with a sense of frustration. A balance
downtown neighborhood and differentiate
must be achieved.
the residential areas from the commercial
core. The provision of a wider right-of-way
The sidewalk materials, lighting and
allows for on-street parking as well as
landscaping all contribute to providing a high
sidewalks which improve connectivity
quality pedestrian experience. The visual
throughout the downtown.
image of the street influences the perceived
quality of goods and services
Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets
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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 City
function of the downtown and the improved
of Centerville.
water quality of Centerville Lake. The project
will provide a series of regional storm water
Design creativity, use of high quality materials
collection areas on the east and west ends of
and addressing safety concerns are critical
Sorel Street. The ponds will provide a visual
objectives to be addressed. The following
backdrop for new housing opportunities
objectives must also be addressed in the final
downtown. The project will comply with Best
design:
Management Practice (BMP) standards and
alternative storm water treatment applications
Regional storm water ponds.
will be explored to minimize capital costs,
future maintenance and improve water quality.
Provide fountains to improve water
oxygen levels.
Filter storm water prior to entering the
natural system.
Plant pond edges with native plantings to
discourage geese from using sodded
areas.
B. V. Utilities
A solid network of water distribution and
wastewater collection infrastructure is vital to
the health, safety, and welfare of the entire
Downtown Area. While understanding the
location, size and characteristics of individual
utility components is important, development
proposals must also acknowledge
awareness of the entire redevelopment area,
specifically how individual improvements
affect the overall utility system. The
downtown will also be served 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
Right-of-Way and make connections to
location;
All utilities designed according to City
standards.
Although utilities are not typically seen, they
play a vital role by establishing the needed
framework for development to move forward.
Downtown will be Connected
Plans for Utility Improvements
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overall needs of the Downtown Area. Parking
B. VI. Mix of Uses
will be provided through a combination of on-
The master plan identifies the desired mix of
street spaces and off- street surface lots to
uses within the downtown area. A horizontal
support the mix of uses at the core. Parking
and vertical mix of uses is desired within the
facilities should contribute to the overall
primary Mixed-Use Corridors. A mix of
character and image of the Downtown Area.
complimentary housing styles and scales
Parking facility edge design should include
should be incorporated into the Downtown
elements, colors and materials that reflect, or
neighborhood districts of the project. New
complement surrounding buildings and
uses should reinforce the public open space
landscape.
and activity at street- level. The mix of uses is
designed to promote daytime activity with
shoppers and workers and activity will
continue in the evening with residents and
visitors enjoying new entertainment
opportunities.
Parking Lots with Landscaped Edges
st
Mixed-Use Project with 1 Floor Retail
Guideline Recommendations
Parking guidelines encourage the following:
Guideline Recommendations
Promote vertical Mixed-Use within the
Locate off-street surface parking lots away
Mixed-Use Core of the project. Provide
from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21, either behind or
flexibility for developers wishing to be
to the side of primary buildings;
creative with potential retail uses in other
areas of the project;
Provide a combination of fencing,
landscaping and landform to screen parking
All uses should reinforce pedestrian
areas from all streets and important views;
activity at the street level.
Create strategies for shared parking
B. VII. Parking Strategy
between adjacent uses, taking advantage of
Balancing the realities of car-related
peak and off-peak cycles, business hours,
necessities (streets, parking and so on) and
nighttime activities, special events and other
the desired character is a significant
needs. This is especially important on the
challenge. The goal is to provide adequate
west side of Centerville Road;
parking, both quantity and location, while
promoting new strategies that support the
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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. VIII. 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.
C. I. Intent of the Standards
The section entitled Site Development
The
Standards describes each district with
are intended to provide guidance to the
language and terms that are normally
selected private developers as they begin to
associated with a zoning ordinance.
design the individual pieces that comprise the
It is the view from 20,000 feet in the air. Site
Downtown Area. The Standards will assure
Development Standards specify the
goals of the Downtown
relationship between buildings, their edges,
Area are met and that the individual pieces
streets and public spaces. The Standards
are well integrated and work together to
imply a strong link between architecture and
create a cohesive downtown within the City of
site, how buildings define, the spaces around
Centerville.
them and the visual and physical connections
between the private and public realm. Like a
These Standards for Private Development will
zoning ordinance, this section will prescribe
deal with the two individual districts within the
allowable uses, density, building bulk, height,
master plan (Mixed-Use Corridor and
Floor Area Ratio and parking requirements. It
Downtown Neighborhood District) and the
will also regulate the relationship of buildings
individual buildings within those districts.
to streets, 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 requirements
improvements to existing and new
for this plan may also specify lower limits of
structures within Downtown Centerville.
bulk and intensity.
C. I. a. Structure of the Standards Unlike
If Site Development Standards are called the
guidelines for other projects, these
Architectural
standards are prepared in a multi-layered
Guidelines
fashion. They will have three distinct but
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
components of the development are
in each of three categories below.
appropriate to and reflective of the overall
public goals of the downtown. From 20,000
District Overview
feet in the air, an $18,000 Chevrolet looks just
Site Development Standards
like a $70,000 Mercedes. But from 5 feet, there
Architectural Guidelines
are distinct differences in quality, detail and
amenities. In any development, the quality of
For each district, a section entitled District
the individual components and the quality of
Overview describes the desired
the details are equally as import as the plan
itself. Just like the car,
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C. I. c. District Overview
In addition to the public open space, the
downtown will be made at this five foot
master plan identifies two distinct districts
perspective.
that are available for private development.
Each of these districts will have its own
Architectural Guidelines define the desired
unique character, mix and intensity of use,
quality standards that are expected for all
thus each is defined by a unique guideline.
components within each district. They
The districts are intended to work together
establish the foundation of the architectural
as a part of the whole, to complement one
vision of the downtown. They may vary
another. The districts are:
somewhat from one district to the next but
they will strive to establish the guiding
Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1)
principles for the design of individual
The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the broadest
components of the plan so they will work
variety and highest intensity of development
together as parts of the whole. The
M- the downtown. The Standards will require
Architectural Guidelines will not be
both vertically and horizontally integrated mix
prescriptive. The use of elements and
of uses containing multi-level retail as well as
detailing that reflect French Canadian style
office and residential uses over ground floor
will be suggested, while the layout and
retail uses. Standards will also require public
architectural features will recognize current
open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc.
retail and commercial uses.
that encourage and promote pedestrian
activity.
Architectural Guidelines will address
individual aspects of design in hopes of
Downtown Neighborhood (M-2)
establishing standards for quality and good
The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for
design that can be applied to any style of
low-density and mid-rise housing. The district
design. In no order of importance, the
will allow the integration of service and/or
Architectural Guidelines will deal with such
restaurant related retail space that is
things as: scale and context; proportion and
integrated into the ground floor of residential
massing; articulation; materials and color;
buildings.
craftsmanship/detailing; signage; streetscape
and pedestrian environment; and
A more detailed description of each of the
sustainability.
two districts appears in the following
sections of this guideline.
As the guidelines move from the general to the
specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish
C. II. Standard for Private
separate goals for each district that regulate
Development; Mixed-Use Corridors
some or all of the major building and site
components listed below:
C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed-Use
Corridors
Building Character and Expression
The overarching objective of the Standards
Scale, Proportion & Height
for Private Development for the Mixed-Use
Windows & Doors
Corridors is to create a unique opportunity
Materials,Str
to focus on the creation of a contemporary,
eetscape
innovative, new urban development pattern
that promotes richness and variety in the built
C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process
environment.
See proposed zoning.
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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 interconnected
Connections from Parking to Retail
buildings. In addition to this vital mix, the
guidelines for the Mixed-Use Corridors will
Characteristics: Mixed-Use Corridors
describe the qualities and character of a
The ground floor of all buildings will be
limited to retail and restaurant uses only.
Corridors. Compact buildings and high-density
They will be designed with storefronts,
blocks that define this district must include
entrances, windows and related
continuous built edges that relate directly to
streetscapes that encourage the greatest
streets and sidewalks. The Mixed-Use
level of pedestrian circulation and traffic as
Corridors must incorporate innovative parking
is possible.
strategies that support the mix of uses and
that provide convenient access to shopping
Ancillary uses, such as service and
destinations, restaurant and entertainment
delivery spaces will be allowed but
venues. Together these elements will create a
located away from pedestrian oriented
core area that is the c
storefronts.
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 pure
buildings front on primary streets and
residential uses will be prohibited from the
pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part of
ground floor of buildings in this district;
any redevelopment plan and may connect to
or relate to public open spaces. Parking and
Surface parking is to be confined to
service areas should be located internal to or
shared or municipal parking facilities.
on the sides of buildings, away from view.
Quick-stop parking needs such as dry
Pedestrian access to the retail fronts of
cleaners and coffee shops or parallel
buildings is critically important. Mid-block
parking on public or private streets also
access from 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, will
Building Placement and Setbacks:
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, other
Parking Strategies: Mixed-Use Corridors
street level activities and variety of
Provide required parking spaces for
pedestrian environment. 80% of building
daily use that satisfy both quantity and
facades should address the build-to lines;
location needs through a mix of on
street and off-street parking solutions
Great emphasis should be given to with a minimum of small surface lots;
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 hours
directions and terminate views. They of operation for various uses within the
will become future landmarks and way 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 blocks are not allowed in the core area;
are encouraged. Gaps between buildings
to accommodate surface parking lots,
Encourage driveway access to parking
greater building setbacks or other
facilities along major streets or side
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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Floor Area Ratio:
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.
Off Street Parking- Retail/Office
Parking facilities within the Mixed-Use
Corridors will be subject to individual review.
Parking facilities for the retail and public uses
will be considered to be part of the public
infrastructure and may be co- developed with
facilities will be encouraged.
Off Street Parking - Residential
Parking Strategy Includes On-Street
Private and secure parking for residences
within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be fully
C. II. b. Site Development Standards:
enclosed in private facilities. Guest parking
Mixed-Use Corridors
may be accommodated in public facilities or
on-street. Parking demand will be market
Allowable Land Use
driven and subject to individual review. A
Retail, office and high density residential
minimum of one space per bedroom is
uses are all allowed in the Mixed-Use
anticipated. Private and secure parking for
Corridors. With the exception of office or
residences within the Mixed-Use Corridors
residential lobbies, retail and restaurant
will be fully enclosed in private facilities
uses should comprise the entire ground
where feasible.
floor of all buildings. The minim residential
density will be 12 units per acre, and the
D. II. c. Architectural Guidelines:
maximum density will be 30 units per
Mixed-Use Corridors
acre.
Building Character and Expression:
Minimum Lot Area: NA
Mixed-Use Corridors
Buildings in the Mixed-Use Corridors will play
Minimum Lot Width/Depth: NA
a major role in defining the overall character
of the district. The proposed mix of uses for
Front Build-to Lines; 80% of the lot frontage
this signature destination suggests the
must be built out to the built-to line or lot line.
potential for a variety of building types,
Where buildings front on common areas,
demanding creativity and innovation to
pedestrian ways or other open spaces, 80%
highlight unique architecture, while knitting
building facades must be built to the open
the entire district together as a coherent
space line. Driveways to parking facilities and
whole.
access drives to service areas are excepted.
The build-to line for new development along
Centerville road is o
Overall building design is an important
centerline.
consideration, but emphasis on first floor
façade treatments is essential to encourage
Rear Yard Setback:
street-level activity and enhance the
None. Subject to individual review.
pedestrian experience. Architecture is to be
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unarticulated façades;
public areas. Emphasis is to be on
creating highly animated design
solutions along all street frontages
and pedestrian ways.
Architectural guidelines include the
following:
st
Varied façade treatment at 1 Floor
Provide a variety of building types and
Emphasize Pedestrian Level Detail
styles, expressed both in large scale
(overall building) and small scale
Emphasize important intersections by
(design details);
placing distinctive architectural elements
or interesting façades at these prominent
Designs should minimize blank walls
locations;
along the public rights-of-way and
should consider all street frontages,
Provide a variety of front elevations for
including buildings at corners, as
rows of buildings along any given block;
primary elevations;
Scale, Proportion and Height: Mixed-
Emphasize transparency at street level
Use Corridors
Articulate front façades with projections
and recesses;
Encourage variety in building height
along front elevations and allow
Promote interesting, animated
changes in roof treatments.
architectural features without being
thematic or artificial. The use of
decorative wrought iron is encouraged
to evoke historical materials used and
fabricated downtown. Faux decorative
elements are discouraged; Avoid large,
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Materials: Mixed-Use Corridors
Provide a diverse mix of materials,
applied in a variety of proportions,
Street Presence: Mixed-Use Corridors
exposures and detailing within a block,
Emphasize pedestrian experience with
or along a street;
canopies, decorative light fixtures and
Encourage durable, high quality
material detail. To promote consistency
materials;
in the public realm, the City will be
responsible for designing and building
Vinyl, metal and wood siding is not
streetscaping, with the costs
allowed except as a complimentary
borne by developers and/or abutting
material. Composite siding will be
property owners.
considered on a conditional use basis;
Encourage variety of color, texture and
Encourage the use of mostly brick or
materials to complement other
comparable alternative; minimum
streetscape elements;
requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall
area;
Conceal service entries, loading
facilities and mechanical services from
Metal and wood components are only
view along public streets;
acceptable as a complimentary material;
Create a continuous building edge along
Encourage overhead projections, either
street frontage, visually connecting
as a specific building component or as
adjacent buildings with complementary
permanent/temporary canopies;
façade treatments.
Windows and Doors: Mixed-Use
Corridors
Maximize glass openings for all ground
level, street front fa
retail, restaurant and other commercial
ground level façade, or demonstrate great
design through other means;
Provide real window openings for all street
facing façades above ground level
façade;
Provide recessed entries wherever
possible;
Doors and Windows Enhance the Street
Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all
or highly tinted glazing is not acceptable;
Provide primary access doors facing
public streets;
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A Quality Streetscape Enhances Downtown Business
Select materials that relate to the building
use, not artificially contrived or themed;
Include small scale elements, variety of
materials and careful detailing to support
street level activities and enhance the
pedestrian experience.
The use of wrought iron is highly encouraged to
reflect historical elements downtown.
Streetscape: Mixed-Use Corridors
Provide gracious sidewalk width to invite
pedestrian traffic;
Install street trees to frame the street and
provide scale and shade;
Provide street lighting that meets all safety
standards and design criteria, while creating a
unique character for this district;
Explore street light spacing, height and a
variety of fixture type that would support
proposed mix of uses and activities (note,
however, that too much light is as bad as too
little);
Characteristics:
Explore a range of options for streetscape
Downtown
improvements including special pavements,
Neighborhood
interesting concrete tinting or scoring patterns,
All resident parking shall be
additional plantings, ornamental fencing and
enclosed in underground or tuck
other features (note, however, that simpler is
under garages where feasible.
better and too much clutter is a negative).
Guest parking should be on-street or
located in small lots of no more than
20 cars each accessed from side
C. III. Standards for Private Development;
streets only. Parking for retail uses
Downtown Neighborhood
should be in small lots of no more
than 20 cars each, must not front on
D. III. a. Overview: Downtown Neighborhood
CSAH 14 or 21 and should be
accessed from side streets only;
The Downtown Neighborhood will be dominated by
high-density and medium density residential
developments in low-rise buildings of one, two and
three stories.
Buildings fronting on corners may
contain service and restaurant related
retail spaces on the ground floor
corners only. Housing density will range
from 20 to 45 units per acre.
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variety in architectural expression within
the district and on its public edges.
Private courtyards within and in
between buildings and opening toward
Parking Strategies:
the lake will be encouraged;
Downtown Neighborhood
All resident parking must be enclosed in
Pedestrian entries and lobbies should
below grade garages or garages that are
orient toward the public street. Access
internal to the sites where feasible.
To resident parking should be from
side streets as far as is possible. No
Parking spaces for ancillary retail should
access will be allowed from CSAH 14
be provided through a combination of on-
or 21;
street and surface lot parking solutions;
Buildings shall be set back no more
Minimize surface parking lots fronting on
than five (5) feet from the right-of-way
primary streets, locate surface parking
or roadway easement. All ground floor
lots away from the major streets, either
units oriented toward the street should
behind or to the side of buildings;
have stoops or porches. Ground floor
stoops at the first floor should have a
No more than 25% of street frontage
consistent setback 5-10 feet.
can be utilized for surface parking lots.
C. III. b. Site Development Standards:
Downtown Neighborhood
Allowable Land Use:
High density residential.
Ancillary, ground floor restaurant or
service related retail.
Maximum Lot Area: N/A
Minimum Lot Area: N/A
Front Build-to Lines:
Primary building facades should be consistent at the
Downtown Neighborhood Housing
built-to line. Build-to line shall be no more than 5 feet
from the right-of-way or roadway easement. Ground floor
stoops or porches may extend to 8 feet from the
Residential courts and private green
sidewalk. Setbacks from the built-to line for courtyards or
space: Downtown Neighborhood
other recesses shall not comprise more than 40% of the
There are many opportunities to
façade. All buildings must be built to the build-to lines at
integrate privately owned and
all street corners.
maintained courtyards and pocket parks
within this district. These small-scale
Side Street Setbacks: NA
Rear Yard Setbacks: NA
space, contribute to storm water
Internal Side Yard Setbacks: 5 feet from an adjoining
management and offer additional
residential property.
amenities to serve residents, building
tenants and adjacent uses. They can
help create great
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Downtown;
Minimum Residential Density: 12 units
per acre. 1,250 square feet/dwelling unit.
Avoid large, unarticulated façades;
Maximum Residential Density: 30 units
per acre. 900 square feet/dwelling unit.
Emphasize important intersections by
Maximum Retail Density:
placing distinctive architectural elements
Ground floor retail or restaurant space shall
or interesting façades at these prominent
be limited to 50% of the ground floor, floor
locations;
area and by adequacy of parking only. See
below.
Provide a variety of front elevations for
Building Height:
rows of buildings along any given block.
Building height in the Downtown
Neighborhood District shall be limited to three
Scale, Proportion and Height: Downtown
stories,
Neighborhood
Off Street Parking-Residential: See
Mixed-Use Corridors
Articulate front façades with projections
and recesses.
Private and secure parking for residences
Promote a maximum of two stories in this
within the Downtown Neighborhood will be
district, lower buildings are acceptable;
fully enclosed in private facilities where
continuous height rooflines should not
feasible. Guest parking may be
dominate any street frontage.
accommodated in public facilities or on-
street. Parking demand will be market
Encourage upper level setbacks and
driven and subject to individual review. A
variety of roof edge treatments.
minimum of one space per bedroom is
anticipated.
Street Presence:
Off Street Parking-Retail:
Downtown Neighborhood
Parking numbers, placement and access for
ancillary retail subject to individual review and
Emphasize pedestrian experience with
approval.
architectural features at street level
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
Encourage variety of color, texture and materials to
complement other streetscape elements.
Emphasize transparency of
Conceal service entries, loading facilities and
retail uses at street level to
mechanical services from view along public streets
encourage two way viewing
as much as possible.
and eyes on the street;
Create a continuous building edge for the majority
of street frontage, visually connecting adjacent
Promote interesting,
animated architectural
limited areas where gaps occur, architectural
features without being
treatments, windows and detailing of side façades
should match front façade.
decorative elements are
discouraged. The use of
wrought iron as an accent is
encouraged to recall historic
materials fabricated
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are not allowed.
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,
Building Setbacks provide space for
exposures and detailing within a block,
Small Front Yards.
or along a street.
Window and Doors: Downtown
Encourage durable, high quality
Neighborhood
materials - local sources if available.
Maximize glass openings
for all ground level, street
front façades, especially
for retail, restaurant and
other commercial uses.
Provide real window
openings for all street
facing façades.
Provide recessed
entries wherever
possible.
Use clear or lightly tinted
glass for all windows and
highly tinted glazing is
unacceptable; faux windows
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special pavements, interesting concrete
Siding is not allowed (vinyl, metal,
tinting or scoring patterns, additional
wood) except as a complimentary use.
plantings, ornamental fencing and other
features (note, however, that simpler is better
Encourage the use of mostly brick or
and too much clutter is a negative). To
comparable alternative; minimum
promote consistency in the public realm, the
requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall
City will be responsible for designing and
area.
building streetscaping, with the costs borne
by developers and/or abutting property
owners.
Metal and wood components are
acceptable as a complimentary use.
C. IV. Review and Approvals Process
Accommodate changes in material as
Development within the Downtown Area will
generally consist of a subdivision and site
walls and avoid terminating in the same
plan. In these cases, the applicant will follow
plane.
the normal subdivision and site plan
requirements of the City subject to the
Encourage overhead projections, either
submittal requirements contained herein. For
as a specific building component or as
subdivisions, expansion or façade
permanent/temporary canopies.
replacement of existing buildings, the review
process will include sketch plan review,
Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of
preliminary plat, and final plat. Existing
materials.
businesses wishing to perform routine
maintenance such as window or door
Include smaller scale elements, variety
replacement or renovate a minor portion of
of materials and careful detailing to
their structure without adding square footage
support street level activities and
are subject to existing codes and will not be
enhance the pedestrian experience.
required to adhere to the development
guidelines. For site plans, the review process
Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood
will include a preliminary site plan and final
site plan
Provide gracious sidewalk design to
invite pedestrian traffic.
Install street trees to frame the street
and provide 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.
Explore a range of options for
streetscape improvements including
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CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST
FOR ACTION
Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate:
May 4, 2021
Planning and Zoning
VI.2
TITLE OF ISSUE:
Rehbein Commercial - Consideration of Additional Public Input
BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
At a special meeting on April 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for several zoning
requests related to the proposed Rehbein Commercial plat. The meeting went well past midnight and the issues
appeared on a City Council meeting agenda just two days later. The city council tabled most of the items in
front of them in an effort to give more time for comments and decision making. The city council met just
before this meeting (May 4) and decided _________________ in relation to whether or not to refer all or
portions of the development back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review and public
comment. If the City Council refers any matters back to this commission, it would be appropriate to call for a
public hearing on or after May 21st (staff suggests a hearing on Tuesday, May 25). This allows enough time for
proper (legal) notification.
COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING:
N/A
REQUESTED ACTION:
Motion to call for a public hearing on ___________________ to be held on May 25 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
Motion By: ____________________________________
Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map
Second By: ____________________________________
Vote Record: Aye Nay
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Other (specify) ____________
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Refer to: _________________________________
Tabled Until: ______________________________
Consent
Other: ___________________________________
Regular
April 28, 2021
COVID RESPONSE
ADMINISTRATION
ting pay $13.40/hr. Call 651-429-4750 for more
information or stop into city hall for an application.
SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER The City of
Centerville is accepting applications for the position of seasonal Public Works/Parks
maintenance worker. This is a summer position assisting in general maintenance of City
facilities (parks, streets, etc.ense and good driving record, high
school diploma or GED, experience with maintenance equipment; ability to lift 25 lbs and
occasionally up to 75 lbs. Must have personal transportation to work. Hourly pay: $13.40 per
hour. Applications will be accepted until filled. Preference will be given to individuals that
have been temporarily employed in this position with the City of Centerville in the past.
Apply at Centerville City Hall 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 (651) 429-3232 or
download an application packet at www.centervillemn.com The City of Centerville is an
AA/EOE.
Spring Clean-Up Day
Clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, April 24
at 9:00 AM, meeting at City Hall. All are
welcome to come and help out. Volunteers are
dispersed throughout the city, to clean parks,
ditches, shoreline and other public areas. Its
there, so please email us
City Hall
After a brief closure due to the potential COVID exposure of several city staff, City Hall
is again open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM! All
permits & other city services may still be accessed online at www.centervillemn.com or
by calling 651-429-3232. Committee meetings are still being held via Zoom, broadcast
live on North Metro TV and streamed on their we
website, in the Calendar link.
A new website is now available to get you signed up to join the queue of those waiting for
a vaccine (below).
https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/
More detailed information can be found here:
https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/whos-getting-vaccinated/vaccinated.jsp
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Main Street Market
Volunteers and Vendors wanted!
Contact us at info@centervillemn.com
We are especially looking
for people selling locally
grown produce.
Thursdays
July 8 - August 12
Downtown Centerville
PARKS AND RECREATION
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Centerville Heroes are making Fete des Lacs a reality.
Watch for updates here: http://fetedeslacs.org/
or follow our Facebook page If you own a business and would like to take advantage of our
sponsorship opportunities, here are your options:
Volunteers Wanted
Sign up here: bit.ly/fete21vol
The Fete des Lacs Committee is
looking for volunteers to help with
festival. Please contact us at
info@centervillemn.com
interested in helping out. The
Committee meets on the first
Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM
via Zoom at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/189589471
Sponsorship Opportunities
looking to be a part of our
festival, sponsorship is a
great place to start. Other
ways to get involved include
having a float in the parade
(no cost), or running
specials during the week.
Get creative with sidewalk
sales and other promotional
events to go along with the
fun.
Adopt a Garden Program
on Committee has started an Adopt-a-Garden program to help
maintain flower gardens at cityin volunteering, please let us know
by emailing info@centervillemn.com We have just one garden left! Join the fun and sign
up now.
Music in the Park
American Recovery Plan (ARP)
Cities are awaiting their first installment from the American Recovery Plan (ARP), in early
May. Centerville should receive a total of around $450,000 to cover COVID related
expenses through the end of 2023.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Minnesota Technology Corridor
Administrator Statz was part
of a panel, presenting the The
Excipio Data Center
Feasibility Study at the MN
Center Summit on April 14.
In attendance, were over 40
professionals working in the
data center industry.
Quad Area Chamber of
Commerce
The Quad Area Chamber
hosted a virtual lunch and learn
on April 19, featuring business
coach Steve Fredlund.
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Main Street Enhancements
The EDA finalized their plans to install
banners on light poles along Main Street.
The committee worked with the Parks
Commission to design the artwork and
chose certain themes, etc. The plan is to
have the banners up before Memorial
Day.
CenterStage
continues to offer free advertisements for
local businesses. Here are a few that were
recently featured.
Anoka County Regional Economic Development
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners, at its March 23
meeting, approved the hiring of Samantha Markman as the
velopment director.
Markman will be working with the county, local cities, chambers
of commerce, regional planning and economic development
organizations, and commercial real estate brokers to assess the
economic development needs of the region, create plans to
encourage growth in the area, and she will develop strategies for
engaging key stakeholders.
Welcome aboard, Samantha!
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Centerville Elementary School Expansion
The project to add classroom space to Centerville Elementary is slated to begin shortly after school
lets out this Spring. The project will continue through the summer and into the fall as class begins
again. The project also includes a new playground in the rear of the school.
Old Mill Estates
Punch list work related to infrastructure continues. The city retains a letter of credit to cover
these items. Several lots still remain.
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Old Mill Estates 2 Addition
Punch list work related to infrastructure continues. The city retains a letter of credit to cover
these items. Lots are for sale.
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Centerville Storage (20Ave. Mini Storage)
Building construction continues. Grading, paving and restoration work will finish up in the
Spring.
Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site)
The contractor has made significant progress on Punch List items related to utilities. Other
items remain, including landscaping, ped ramps, mailboxes and shoreline plantings. The city
retains a letter of credit to cover these items.
Peltier Estates
The Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Peltier Estates were
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approved by the City Council at their March 24 meeting. Final documents are being
prepared and will be considered in May. Construction of the development could begin as
early as late May or early June.
Atlas Villas Memory Care Project (1825 Main Street)
Building construction work continues as the new facility takes shape on Main Street.
Driveway and Parking Ordinance Review
The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to work diligently on issues related to what
and where certain vehicles can be parked on residential properties. Both the existing
ordinance and the one being contemplated by P&Z do not allow parking of any vehicles in
the front yard (not on the driveway).
Block 7 Property (Downtown)
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the City and Centra Homes to
further detail the agreement for constructing to
downtown. Centra Homes is working with an architect to explore various site layouts,
townhome models and driveway and visitor parking arrangements. These options will be
shared with the Planning and Zoning Commission at its May 4, 2021 meeting.
Development Inquiries
Warehousing use, looking for vacant land to build.
Heavy industrial use looking for vacant land with outside storage.
rmation in the Calendar tab. www.centervillemn.com
Rehbein Commercial
R&R Leasing is proposing a
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subdivision of land between 20
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Ave. & 21 Ave., north of Main
Street. The 24-acre plat includes 5
proposed lots. In conjunction with
the plat, partners are proposing a
103-unit, luxury apartment, a 40-
unit, high acuity assisted living
and memory care facility and a
Kwik Trip convenience store. The
two remaining lots would be for
sale as commercial sites. The
Planning Commission will review
all proposals at a special meeting
on April 26. See corresponding
numbered sites below.
1 - Belleville Landing Apartments
Apollo Development, in partnership
with Halverson and Blasier Group, is
proposing a 103-unit apartment
building as part of the Rehbein
Commercial Plat. The project would
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be located across 21 Avenue from
the Park and Ride facility. Covered
parking would be available on the
ground level of the building, with 3
stories of apartments above,
including a rooftop deck, pet spa, fitness center and other amenities.
2 - NorBella Senior Living
Several development partners are proposing a 40-unit, High Acuity Assisted Living and
Memory Care facility (below) as part of the Rehbein Commercial Plat.
3 - Kwik Trip
A Kwik Trip convenience store, with car wash, gas and diesel fuel is being proposed as part
of the Rehbein Commercial Plat. The store would be located just west of MidwestOne Bank,
along Main Street.
General
Illegal burning
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Web Site
Social Media
Calendar Updates CenterStage
Meeting Agendas
Committee Agendas/Packets uploaded Rental Assistance
Reader Board
Business Email List
Meeting Schedules
Quad Chamber Events
COVID-19 Information
Trucks for sale
Summer Staff Ad
Community Email List
Comments & Concerns from Public
Request for garbage day to be changed
Meeting Agendas
Concerns with use of Hidden Spring Park
Trucks for sale
for swimming and fishing.
Connect with the City on these platforms
Fix-it Clinic
Have broken stuff lying around? Don't trash it - fix it!
Sign up for the in-person fix-it clinic to meet with an expert fixer to repair your favorite
items. Get help repairing clocks, vacuums, clothing, lamps, bikes and much more! Anoka
County staff and volunteer fixers will review submissions to ensure we can work on your
item and send you an appointment time. Time slots are first come, first served. Events will
be held outside at park pavilions throughout the county in 2021.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Riverfront Park Pavilion #1
5100 East River Road, Fridley, MN 55432
Register here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4ca9a72ba4f85-anoka
FINANCE
COVID-19 Relief Programs
Recently, the President signed into law the $1.9 Trillion American Recovery Plan, which
includes direct aid to cities. The current estimate of funds slated for Centerville is $455,747.
We continue to code our expenses related to the pandemic separately from normal costs to
make documenting our impacts easy.
PUBLIC WORKS/STREETS
City Hall Renovation
City Hall is now open M-F, 7:30 to 4:00 PM. In-person Council and Committee meetings
will begin in June.
Trucks for Sale
The city is selling three of its public works trucks. Details of the auction-style sale will
or check our social media platforms and
sign up for our city-wide email list for more information.
STORMWATER/WETLAND
LaMotte Park Stormwater Reuse System Expansion
Work on the project is substantially complete, with a few odds and ends that may need to
wait until the spring start-up of the system.
Adopt a Storm Drain Program
neighborhood, you can do so by signing up here:
https://adopt-a-drain.org/ Fourteen people in Centerville have alrea
ve got a lot more than 14 storm drains)!
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
The city is required to hold a permit through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) to own and operate our storm sewer system. The permit is commonly known as the
s up for renewal. The 30+ page renewal
application was submitted on April 15 for review and comment by the MPCA. City staff
work diligently to meet the requirements of this permit. Some of those requirements include:
street sweeping, storm pond inspections, storm pond dredging, public outreach and education
and illicit discharge prevention, detection and enforcement, just to name a few.
SEWER AND WATER
Commercial Water Connection Fee Assistance
businesses through the pandemic, a new program
was introduced, cutting connection fees for city water in half, through the end of 2021 for
commercial properties. If you own a commercial property in Centerville that is not currently
hooked to city water, and are interested in learning more, please call Administrator Statz at
651-792-7931.
Wellhead Protection Plan
llhead Protection Plan (Part II) will be up on
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May 20. Once this review is complete, we will move to finalize the plan and will be
eligible for grant funds to seal wells for those who wish to do so.
2020 Downtown Street and Utility Improvements
The contractor intends to complete punch list work on the project in the coming weeks,
including repairs to broken concrete and other clean-up type work. As the seed comes in
with the warmer weather, the contractor will monitor its growth and at some point
overseed areas where needed. Residents should feel free to water their seeded areas, but
stay off with their mowers.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Centennial Lakes Police Department
Safety Improvements
Parking lot lighting improvements have now been completed as the final piece of the safety
upgrades to the police building.
New Corporal
Congratulations to Officer Katy Mannin for
achieving the rank of Corporal, through her
programs such as school outreach.
Centennial Fire District
Fire Steering Committee
The Fire Steering Committee met on April
15 and took action to purchase a dozen new
radios as part of a multi-year plan to upgrade
Awards Program
The department recently held their annual awards program. Firefighter awards and
promotions were acknowledged for those listed below:
Adam Montain (station #3)
Chief, Darren Eckart (station #1)
tenant, Matt Rauner (station #3)
ptain, Michael Weber (station #3)
Badge Pinning (completed the initial training and 2-year probationary
(station #1), Tim Engle (station #3)
Officer Promotion/Badge Pinning:
Battalion Chief, Matt Montain
Battalion Chief, Darren Eckart
Captain, Michael Weber
Captain, George Wessman
Fire District Organizational Study
The Operations Committee will be presenting options for the future organizational structure
to the Fire Steering Committee on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 PM
Fire Relief Association
The Fire Relief Association recently requested an increase in their pension payout. The
Fire Steering Committee granted this increase based on the financial health of the pension
fund and the outstanding service our firefighters continue to provide our community.
The district is looking for paid-on-call firefighters. Find out more at www.centennialfire.org