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Home My WebLink About2026-08-16 P & Z PacketCITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 18, 2026 .m. e terytlfe 5:30 Regular Meeting � g g Estadfished 185T Meeting Live Streamed at: https:Hnorthmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ MEETING (5:30 PM) I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (5:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANCES 1. Downtown Vision Report — Bolten & Menk VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None VIL NEW BUSINESS 1. None VIIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. None IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison 2. Administrator's Report X. ADJOURNMENT 1 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION ? 14 9e,. � teryiffe Estad fished 1857 Agenda Item # Department: Requested Meeting Date: V.l Administration/Planning August 18, 2026 TITLE OF ISSUE: Downtown Vision Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: City Planner Nathan Fuerst will be in attendance to present the council -adopted downtown vision report. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Information. For Clerk's Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: Vote Record: Aye Nay 0 Carciofini Kalina Krueger Oldenburg -Downing Other (specify) Presentation Olson Sepala Thompson Refer to: Consent Tabled Until: Regular Other: Downtown Centerville Vision Plan Adopted July 23, 2026 CenterviCCe Established 1857 O & MENK Mayor & City Council - Nancy Golden, Mayor - Anita Rios, Council Member - David Kubat, Council Member - Linda Broussard Vickers, Council Member - Russ Koski, Council Member - Garrett Schneider, Junior Council Member E Planning & Zoning Commission - Dawn Kalina, Chair - Jon Krueger, Vice -Chair - Bruce Thompson , Commissioner - Darrell R. Olson, Jr., Commissioner - Jeannie Seppala, Commissioner - Jim Carciofini, Commissioner - Rebecca Oldenburg -Downing, Commissioner -t City Staff - Athanasia Lewis, City Administrator - Nathan Fuerst, AICP, City Planner Consultants 0�I� BOLTON ,1 & MENK 111 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 L :enterzffl'CDOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 2 Established in the mid-19th century along key travel routes between Saint Paul and northern settlements, Centerville first developed as a modest service and trading hub shaped by agriculture, lake -based recreation, and its proximity to larger metropolitan centers. Today, that legacy remains visible in its compact scale, local businesses, and strong sense of community identity. Geographically, Downtown Centerville is defined by its relationship to Centerville Lake and surrounding natural features, which provide scenic value and recreational opportunities that distinguish it within the northeast metro. Its location between regional corridors (1-35W and I-35E) offers both accessibility and opportunity, positioning Downtown as a gateway between the core of the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota. As the city looks ahead, updating the Downtown Vision presents an opportunity to build on these assets while addressing evolving needs. The previous Downtown Plan, now more than 20 years old, does not fully reflect changing market conditions, transportation patterns, or community priorities. A refreshed, community -driven Vision will help guide land use, redevelopment, and public investment decisions in a way that strengthens Downtown's role as a gathering place and economic center. This effort will directly inform the city's 2050 Comprehensive Plan, shaping policies that guide growth, infrastructure, and placemaking over the next two decades. By aligning history, geography, development aspirations, and policy, Downtown Centerville can evolve while preserving the character that defines it. terviffe 'L,tab(ubed1857 Key components of the Plan In the following pages, the new Downtown Vision Plan for 2026 will align these aspects of community building. These include: Policy and regulatory contexts A review of existing plans, policies, and regulations guiding and governing the development of Downtown properties and public realm. Visioning process A compilation and critique of existing development patterns, networks, and open paces examined through current best - practices and resident preferences — leading to a precise, community -informed Vision for Downtown's future. Recommendations and implementation Based on the new Vision, these recommendations include amended land use guidance, zoning code updates, and policy "starts" and `stops" for the Downtown. Recommendations are organized in a high-level framework to guide City Council action and staff effort toward realizing recommended changes. DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN � Downtown area (— 44 acres) 3 0 The Downtown Vision Plan will become an essential document for the City Council and staff as they plan for and process short-term and long- term development in the city. Most notably, the City's decennial comprehensive plan guides land development — the next update for the 2050 planning cycle will soon be underway and will be adopted by December 2023. The Downtown Vision Plan will supplement the comprehensive plan — jump-starting the process for reassessing and updating guidance for the Downtown area. However, the Downtown Vision plan itself, is not a replacement of the Zoning Code or specific ordinances. The Vision Plan will inform how staff and the City Council can update and administer zoning ordinances covering activities In the Downtown area. These ordinances will be strategically amended to regulate Downtown land uses and building patterns that shape individual development projects to fit in with the new Vision for Downtown. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map ' I Downtown Vision Plan Zoning code updates i Individual development project DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 4 terv4CCe POLICY AND REGULATORY CONTEXT r 1 J J. Comprehensive plan guidance City's adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan has guided the area shown in purple below as the Central Business District/Mixed-use (CBD/MU) area, which includes the Downtown area. �J City Boundary Future Land Use Designations Low Density Residential (LDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) - High Density Residential (HDR) - Central Business District / Wad Use (CBD/MU) - Commercial (C) - Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) _ City Park (CP) Regional Park Reserve (RPR) Central Business District/Mixed-use (CBD/MU) guidance The CBD/MU provides expectations for land development patterns in this area, including: - About 75% of the district should be developed as commercial/office space. These areas provide buildings that are close to the street, with a focus on pedestrian -friendly environment. - About 25% of the district should be developed as higher density, multi -family housing (between 12 to 45 units per acre). terviffe 'Eerab(ubed1857 Comprehensive plan goals The City's Comprehensive Plan establishes additional goals for land development and compatible uses/activities during the 2020-2040 planning period. These goals include: Land use goals - Utilize the City's design guidelines for development within the CBD/MU area. - Enhance the character of individual neighborhoods and the sense of overall community identity. - Expand the commercial/industrial tax base and employment opportunities. Residential goals - Provide a housing mixture that will allow for low, middle, and high -income residents of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. - Provide for the orderly development of safe and efficient housing opportunities. - Maintain a level of growth compatible with the available level of public services. - Promote and emphasize the small-town atmosphere. - Plan densities and provide services for Centerville's forecasted growth (In 2050, this includes 4,700 residents and 1,790 households). DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN Commercial goals - Maintain and improve the downtown Central Business District according to the downtown development guidelines. - Utilize the Main Street corridor for additional commercial uses. - Expand and diversify the city's tax base by encouraging new commercial retail development. Mixed -use goals - Support the development of a mixed -use downtown. - Use the mixed -use designation to promote well - designed, pedestrian -oriented development that enhances the quality of life for City residents and promotes a "traditional neighborhood" or small- town atmosphere. - Meeting these goals will help the City realize the Downtown Vision set forward in this plan. 6 Zoning regulations The city's Code of Ordinances provides zoning standards for all properties and development in the City of Centerville. These rules for land uses, parking, landscaping, and site and building layouts. In addition to these standards, developments in the Downtown area must also meet the standards established in the 2006 Master Plan. Fa ----------- "\ I I LEGEND I R1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL I 1 RZA HIGH -DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL I R2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R3 HIGH -DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RQ SINGLE-FAMILY MANUFACTURED HOUSING R5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - ESTATE 61 COMMERCIAL BZ MAIN ST. COMMERCIAL ' 11 INDUSTRIAL PARK P1 PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL M1 MIXED USE M2 MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOIOD� DNNISTRICT DISTRICT J �J terviffe 'L,tab(ubed1857 IS■� INA Mid R C.,I I M Zoning districts in Downtown The Downtown area in Centerville includes lands with a mix of zoning designations. These include: M-1, Mixed -use district. - This district provides opportunities for unique building layouts and building a consistent character for a traditional central business district with retail, professional office, accessory residential and other mixed -uses. For residential uses, the overall density of the property should be at 12 to 30 units per acre. Retail or office uses must occupy the first floor of all buildings. M-2, Mixed -use Neighborhood district. - This district provides opportunities for higher density residential uses and accessory retain and office uses to complement the adjoining M-1 District and existing neighborhoods. For residential uses, the overall density of the property should be at 12 to 30 units per acre. Retail or office uses are preferred on the ground floor, but not required. DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN P-1, Public/Institutional. - This district provides opportunities for government facilities, schools, churches, hospitals, libraries and other similar public and institutional uses. Properties currently zoned P-1 in the Downtown area include Trailside Park, Cornerstone Park, and some outlying areas on the Centerville Elementary School property. R-3, High -Density Multi -Family Residential district. - This district provides opportunities for higher - density residential developments a variety of dwelling types. The overall density of the property should be at least 12 units per acre. The design and circulation of new residential areas are also intended to be complementary with and enhance the community's small-town atmosphere. 7 rJ 2006 Master Plan and Development Guidelines This document was adopted in 2006. However, it was based on and reflective of the more prosperous regional economy prior to the housing bubble and Great Recession in 2008. Under current economic conditions The master plan, depicted below, represented an aspirational Vision for Centervi6le's downtown that would include a high amount of property aggregation and redevelopment. It presumed a high amount of commercial and vertical mixed -use development along Centerville Road and Main Street. i The 2006 Master Plan included the following standards for private development in the general Downtown area: Standards for Private Development — Mixed -Use Corridors (M-1) The Master Plan contains specific guidance for development in the Mixed -use corridors. From site layouts, street frontages, to facade design, the intent of these requirements is broadly explained as follows: The Mixed -Use Corridors provide the broadest variety and highest intensity of development in the downtown. The Standards will require both vertically and horizontally integrated mix of uses containing multi -level retail as well as office and residential uses over ground floor retail uses. Standards will also require public open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. that encourage and promote pedestrian activity These Mixed -Use Corridor parcels are zoned M-1. Specific standards are provided for: Land uses required at ground level (retail/restaurant) and on upper floors (office/residential) of mixed -use buildings Building setbacks and facade design at the `build to" line Parking location and design Architectural Guidelines — building design, type, visual interest Building scale/bulk — building articulation, height, - Street Presence - Window and Door areas - Building Materials - Streetscaping Cenl DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN tG'1'2riL��L Standards for Private Development — Downtown Neighborhoods (M-2) The Master Plan also contains guidance for development in the Downtown Neighborhood area generally described as follows_ The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for low -density and mid -rise housing. The district will allow the integration of service and/or restaurant related retail space that is integrated into the ground floor of residential buildings. These Downtown Neighborhood parcels are zoned M-2. Specific standards are provided for: - Site Layout— parking, pedestrian entrances, building setbacks - Parking — configuration of parking areas - Residential open space - Setbacks and permitted density - Building scale/bulk— building articulation, height, - Street Presence - Window and Door areas - Building Materials - Streetscaping s 10 Additional studies and policy documents 2022-2023 EDA Strategic Plan This strategic plan outlines the goals for the EDA, including attracting and guiding development, and placemaking. Relevancy to Downtown - Shifting the focus of Downtown CITY OF CENTERVILLE development toward waterfront activity - Infrastructure investments in parking and streetscaping - Getting key sites shovel -ready for new development. 2025-2026 Empowering Small MN Communities Study (University of Minnesota) — ongoing This study aims to assist with public engagement in advance of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, with a focus on Downtown Centerville. Relevancy to Downtown - The University of Minnesota's Empowering Small Communities project team will continue evaluating and development recommendations based on initial recommendations from this vision plan. :eWervd1c EMWLder IS; - LOC 2023 Market Analysis for Redevelopment in Downtown This study analyzes the market potential for redevelopment in Downtown Centerville. It identifies residential and commercial °'"vow 4iobrv°' redevelopment with potential for successful Relevancy to Downtown - Maximize access and views to Centerville Lake -- - Promoting horizontal mixed -use developments over vertical mixed -use. - Prioritize new developments around the Main Street and Centerville Road Intersection (including on the Elementary school parking lot). 2025 Tree Planting Plan The Parks and Recreation Committee worked with the Public Works Department to develop a 4-year tree plan. This document proposes the species, locations, and schedules for planting new trees in Centerville. Relevancy to Downtown - Removal of select trees that have reached their useful lifespan. - Purchasing and installing trees in critical locations to provide protection, beautification, and comfort. - Install/replace in tandem with park improvements/additions and streetscape projects. DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 2024-2025 City Strategic Plan The City's strategic plan focuses on three main goals: economic development, organizational resilience, and community building_ Relevancy to Downtown - Sell and develop the city properties at 1737 Main Street, and Block 7. - Draft developer incentive guidelines, and a toolkit of business initiatives to recruit, retain and strengthen community businesses. - Explore identifying and installing community artwork to represent city history and values Parkland Dedication Policy Development or intensification of land uses in the downtown area will trigger parkland dedication requirements. Relevancy to Downtown - Evaluate anticipated impacts to establishing a cash in lieu of program, to support targeted public realm improvements in downtown 9 11 VISIONING PROCESS r 1 J J. Community data points The study team looked critically at a growing body of data points to form a new Vision for Downtown. These data points come from a variety of sources, including_ - Current policies and regulations governing development in Downtown, and Council feedback - Inventory and analysis of current conditions of buildings, development patterns, networks, and the public realm - Input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders who shared their opinions and impressions of these elements in Downtown through surveys and a public open house This collection of data points is assessed and contrasted with best practices for building strong Downtowns (shown below). This was used as the basis to inform the new Vision to make Downtown Centerville strong, active, and prosperous. Essential elements of strong Downtowns Despite incredible differences in population size, climate region, or position within a metropolitan area, there are many common -threads shared by successful Downtowns in American cities. - A sense of community ownership. The greater community of residents should feel a sense of ownership and pride in the places and spaces in the Downtown. Visits become longer and more frequent when more people have an interest in the success of the Downtown area. - A well-defined center. A strong Downtown must be easily accessed through multiple modes of transportation. - Active, pedestrian -prioritized streets, Active streets designed at the pedestrian scale offering safe, comfortable movements along sidewalks and at crossing locations. - A mix of development types and scales. A mix of uses, and variety in building types and scales provide more options to residents and visitors who want to live, work, and play Downtown. - A unique and well-defined public realm. A Downtown should be a recognizable, memorable environment that welcomes and encourages residents and visitors to spend more time in the area. :eWervd1c EMWLder IS; - Community data points - Policies context - Current built conditions - Public input DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN Essentials for developing strong Downtowns - Serve as a touchstone for considering data points, and identifying strengths, issues, and opportunities A New Vision Plan - The aspiration that influences new guidance and regulations - Supporting Recommendations and Implementation Strategies 99 W Residents, business owners, and visitors have a wealth of knowledge on what works and doesn't work in Downtown today. They are also the most important stakeholders in the mission to improve Downtown Centerville. Their buy -in to the Downtown Vision is essential for the future success of the area. One measure of community impressions and priorities for Downtown was a survey that accompanied this study effort. Nearly 300 individuals responded. Key takeaways are provided below. Community rating of components in Downtown - Most respondents are neutral about current housing choices - Opinions vary on parking availability - Access is a key strength of Downtown - Opinions vary on public realm quality - Existing architecture and aesthetics are a noted opportunity - The current mix of land uses are unfavorable Community priorities for the future of Downtown - First priority Mixed -use development - High -priority Office/retail space - Medium -priority Single-family houses and Townhouses - Low -priority single -use, low-rise apartments terv4CCe Community rating of components in Downtown Key 108 ® Very bad 100 73 c 66 Bad 'a 36 33 24 41 c 27 Neutral a .. ■ � ■ , t• Good dJ 0 0 109 62 69 75 74 82 85 62 2 8 42 ' 22 1 ,12 1 45 15 38 26 10 �_5 ■1 ._ 61 Very good Housing choices Parking (availability of Access (ability to get to Quality of the public (different housing types on -street and off-street and from the Downtown realm (streets, at different price points) parking spaces) from your home with sidewalks, plazas, green ease) spaces, landscaping, public art, and other public spaces) Community priorities for Downtown Key 150 _ 111priority _ 2"d priority 103 100 3rd priority w _ 4°h priority c 54 57 _ 5th priority 50 W 25 32 # 15 4 17 9 Mixed -use buildings (ex: Townhomes (ex: townhomes, apartment over storefront) walk-ups, row homes accessed via alleyway) DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 69 33 41 41 34 ■ ®■ single-family homes (ex: detached houses, micro cottages) Architecture (building Mix of land uses (a design and aesthetic balance of residential, appearance) commercial, and public uses in the Downtown area) 78 52 11 42 28 18 100 Office/retail space (ex: professional offices, medical offices) 145 25 31 13 .4 - Low-rise apartment building 92 Vision I A sense of local ownership and pride Downtown Centerville is a thriving heart of the town — where community ownership and pride are at the core of its success. Every resident, business, and visitor contributes to the unique spirit of this place, fostering an environment where people feel deeply connected to the neighborhood and invested in its future. Here, each individual plays an essential role in shaping the growth and character of our downtown. With every street corner, shopfront, and gathering spot, community members are invested in the future and actively build it together. Downtown Centerville is not just a place to live or work —it's a place to belong, thrive, and take pride in. e terviffe •LWhAed 1857 DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 13 15 The bulk of Downtown Centerville's existing development is concentrated on the southern blocks at the intersection of Centerville Road and Main Street. This limited development pattern continues to the south along Centerville Road toward Sorel Street. Along the east -west Main Street development is also limited. Key explanations for current limited development and placemaking potential at this corner include: - High volumes of traffic are generated via drop-off/pick-up windows at Centerville Elementary school - As a County State -Aid Highway connecting 1-35W and 1-35E, Main Street carries higher volumes of vehicles, entering the Downtown area at 35 mph from the west and 30 mph from the east (reduced for the school zone). Current center of Downtown at Centerville Road and Main Street R e terviffe •LWhAed 1857 r.r OL y . rM \� While this intersection has been the focal point of Downtown, development activity has been limited. ■ Current Downtown center DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN MAIN STBON • ■ WIN • �jr * �� T _ p A 94 16 or The focal point of Downtown will shift inward to the intersection of Centerville Road and Sorel Street. This clear, identifiable center will anchor activity — giving new and old developments, public spaces, and transportation facilities an orientation point. Future development at the Block 7 site should address this intersection with activity, and support the location as the central hub for Downtown. J T e win Cities Downtown Kamples Downtowns are more successful when placemaking and development isn't concentrated at the edge. Centers of development that are internalized in the Downtown offer a focal point for activity to concentrate, and spill over into surrounding areas. In these examples from Downtown Stillwater and Hastings, the centers are pulled in from major access roads. Downtown Stillwater Downtown Hastings Future Downtown center MAIN ST �!!1 ■ CO'eterviffe DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 15 Di.bliAid 18.57 IVA Throughout community outreach, members of the public consistently reaffirmed that the Downtown area is easy to access from all modes of transportation —including walking, biking, and driving. This connectedness is one of the key strengths of Downtown Centerville. With the exception of Main Street and Centerville Road — two county highways — the majority of the streets in downtown are built at comfortable scales for pedestrians - Notably, Downtown Centerville is also the junction point for three regional trails: - Central Anoka County Regional Trail- This trail bisects Downtown, providing many opportunities to the community such as exploring city and county parks to shopping along Bunker Lake Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard. It also connects Downtown to further branches of the trail network, Rice Creek Regional Trail, and East Anoka County Regional Trail, The trail is currently 16 miles long with 10 more miles of facilities to be constructed. - The Bunker - Chain of Lakes Regional Trail. This trail offers a link from Bunker Hills Regional Park to Downtown, further connecting the cities of Blaine, Lino Lakes, Centerville, and the schools within each. The trail will be 14.5 miles long when completed. - Chain of Lakes - Otter Lake Regional Trail. This 3-mile trail provides a critical link between the counties of Anoka and Ramsey. This trail segment provides connections between numerous city trails, parks, and regional facilities in the area. The trail follows the east side of Centerville Road until it meets the county line and connects with the Ramsey County trail system. Anoka County trail map ,own Cte terz4CCe • • Central Anoka County Regional Trail • • The Bunker - Chain of Lakes Regional Trail • • Chain of Lakes - Otter Lake Regional Trail DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN MAIN ST F a ■■�� ■ ■ P ■ o A LOT m y m �■ N m ■ ■ ■ ii m all it � 96 W. Downtown Centerville will feature safe, comfortable, and active streets. In tandem with active uses in private developments, the vibrant streets of Downtown are places that welcome and encourage residents and visitors to spend more time working, playing, and living in the area. Downtown streets will be active year-round, with buildings that address the street and promote community -building. J Land uses and street activity Equally as important as design and public amenities in the right-of-way, the land uses and activities in private developments will dictate liveliness on the street. Shops, restaurants, and other local businesses make Downtowns attractive when they con let activities carryover into the street. Community members expressed a marked interest in attracting new places for dining and new places for shopping in Downtown Centerville. These types of activities are great boosters for street vitality ■ M--- -- (i n ■ N n ■' " m ■ a � 0 1 r o New Downtown center Active street frontages • ! i Central Anoka County Regional Trail • • The Bunker - Chain of Lakes Regional Trail • • Chain of Lakes - Otter Lake Regional Trail DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 97 teru�CCe T4'W' '418f7 Wei Currently, Downtown Centerville has a modest development pattern. Most development is clustered south of the Main Street and Centerville road intersection, There are several vacant sites in the area that are currently guided for mixed -use. These present opportunities for change. Building types currently present in Downtown include; Mercantile storefront Low -to mid-rlse for use in mixed - use areas, typically built close to the front lot line, intended to create continuous streetwalis along sidewalks that reinforce Walkabdity of a street Workshop/Warehouse These buildings are usually dominated by garage openings with entrances onlnear the primary facade, typically used for higher - intensity activities C'enterz4fle LsraFfuF.M Ist- M- - Commercial cottage Small-scale building for use in mixed -use areas that functions well as a transitional building between commercial uses and residential uses. Single-family houses These are typically lower -profile buildings for residential uses, coming in a variety of architectural styles Civic buildings These are more unique, iconic structures for public, civic, and institutional uses. Development opportunities The mop obove shows the footprint ofewsting buidogs in the Downtown area. Vacant areas wrth development potential Include &oCk 7 the noahn est corner of Moin Street and Centervllre Road, and the northeast comer of Sorel Street and Progress Rood DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN is 20 Future development in Downtown will include a variety of high -quality structures built at scales compatible with legacy buildings in the area. In addition to the building types currently present in Downtown (mercantile storefronts, commercial cottages, civic buildings, workshop/ warehouses, and single-family houses), the development pattern will be expanded to include row buildings/townhouses, low-rise multi -family buildings, and cottage -style housing. Most desirable building types and scales for new construction in downtown Row houses/townhouses - Single building comprised of multiple, vertical units, each with its own entrance to the street - Walk-in/rear-loaded (parking required in the back) - 2 stories, 900-1200 sq. ft. footprint Cottage - Small, detached residence, typically smaller than a single-family house, often arranged in a cluster around a central courtyard - 1-2 stories, 1,000-1,700 sq. ft. footprint Low-rise multifamily building - Low -profile building with attached dwelling units, including condominiums, apartments, or senior housing - 2 stories, 7,000+ sq_ ft footprint :enterviffe *r� Mercantile storefront - Low -to mid -rise for use in mixed -use areas, typically with ground floor retail and upper floor residences - 2 stories, 5,000-10,000 sq, ft. footprint General retail/office building - Space for professional/medical offices, salons, etc. - 2 stories, 3,500-10,000 sq. ft. footprint Artisan mixed -use building Designed to accommodate a mix of small- scale food and beverage production, cluing, and other retail uses, like cafes, Grew -pubs, and shoppes - 1-2 stories, (<15 ft clear height) - 8,000-10,000 sq. ft. footprint n DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN Civic buildings These are more unique, iconic structures for public, civic, and institutional uses. The existing inventory of Commercial cottages, WorkshoplWarehouses, and Single-lamily houses in Downtown will continue to be important ports of the Downtown fabric. However, the plan does not recommend these building types for new construction projects in Downtown. 99 21 eo" Future land uses in Downtown will prioritize commercial uses within the existing commercial blocks of Centerville Road, thereby preserving the historic commercial area of downtown. The immediate surrounding blocks will be guided for commercial/residential mixed use, with medium -scale housing set just beyond those blocks. Land use guidance for Downtown AL The existing commercial blocks are affirmed, and future uses should build upon the existing commercial - only presence_ Allows the following land uses: - Retail, office, restaurant, service, small-scale food and beverage production, and similar type uses Surrounding the commercial core of downtown, commercial and medium -scale residential uses are allowed, while requiring active uses at the Centerville Street/ Sorel Street intersection. Allows the following land uses: - Commercial: Retail, office, restaurant, service, small-scale food and beverage production, and similar type uses - Residential: Row houses/townhouses, cottage courts, and low-rise multi -family dwellings Around the commercial and mixed -use core of downtown, medium -scale housing offers a variety of housing type, ownership, and price point options. The increase in rooftops helps support a more active year-round downtown_ Allows the following land uses: - Row houses/townhouses, cottage courts, and low-rise multi -family dwellings Institutional Allows the following land uses: - Educational, institutional, civic, open space, and similar type uses Nearby residents in the existing R-3 High -Density, Multi -family Residential districts will activate and benefit from a vibrant mix of uses in Downtown. Allows the following land uses: - Higher -density residential developments (12 units per acre or greater) `_ ' teruiCCe DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN ZO 22 The city has contributed significant resources to improve the streetscapes of Downtown. Street lamps, signage, tree plantings, flower planters and more all contribute to beautifying the public realm. Another beautiful, unique element of Downtown is St. Gen's Church — a consistent focal point for downtown's identify. Still, there are opportunities to expand and enhance the public realm to make it more defined. Existing streetscaping samples from Downtown Key views of St. Gen's Looking north from Sorel Street Looking southeast from Main Street C'e terv4CCe P -4 ■ V Key view of St. Gen's church DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN I■ m < now s �� O 29 23 T e Downtown Centerville is a one -of -a -kind place where residents and visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and interests want to be. In addition to new, exciting places for shopping and dining, Downtown will be improved with vibrant streetscapes and public spaces. Centerville will also continue to celebrate the timeless pieces of Downtown, including St. Genevieve's Church. St. Gen's will continue to be central to Downtown's identity. The church is, foremost, a spiritual and cultural center for many residents. It is also a key destination for residents and travelers and a generator of activity. Future collaboration with St. Gen's could lead to enhancements that benefit all users. The City will continue to partner with the Church to understand opportunities and needs, while identifying mutually beneficial outcomes. win Cities Downtown Kamples The City of Elk River has invested in publics spaces along its river front, used by residents and visitors throughout the year, such as the Rivers Edge Commons, shown here The city has also partnered with a local church on mutually beneficial site and public realm improvements adjacent to the Commons. 5 EL ST - o m + W J' " ■ °� r HERITAGE ST C i m I�• s .. * t 'i ■� 4 a ■ - - � ❑ -.c New Downtown Center Regional trails Key street corners far placemaking and amenities I 4 L DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 22 :enterz,1flC 24 RECOMMENDATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION r 1 J J. In this section, a series of recommendations and implementation actions are presented, designed to make the Vision of Downtown reality. Each recommendation aligns with one or more aspects cf the Vision proposed in the previous section_ The actions outlined here are not standalone. Instead, they are interdependent and must be adopted and integrated to ensure a cohesive future for downtown. By adopting these recommendations, stakeholders can move forward with confidence, creating a more vibrant, dynamic, and accessible Downtown for Centerville. The table at the right identifies that follow identify key strategies by topic area, the parties leading or supporting each action, an estimated timeframe, the anticipated level of effort, and additional considerations such as dependencies, partnerships, funding needs, and coordination requirements. Approach to implementing the Vision Plan Downtown Vision Plan (Current work) 1� Zoning code updates (w/ Comp plan) 2050 Comp Plan (Due Dec. 2028) Further Zoning Code Updates M/ Comma plan) 1� teru�CCe Issue area Recommendation Create a single Downtown Mixed -Use (DMU) zoning district. Having a range of zoning districts fall within one future land use category Timeline Near -term makes zoning and land use regulation difficult to establish and administer. A uniform Downtown Mixed -use (DMU) zoning district for (within 0-1 years) the Downtown area will offer a streamlined approach to regulating land uses, guiding approval decision making for new projects, and communicating consistent expectations to the development community. Untangle 2006 Downtown Master Plan from the Zoning Code. Upon approval of the Downtown Vision Plan, begin the work to untangle the Mid-term current downtown design guidelines from city policies. Establish new design guidance that focuses on outlining desirable materials and form, (within 1-2 years) site design features, and design outcomes, rather than specific architectural styles. New guidelines will also support pedestrian -prioritized design principles, including reduced setbacks from the street, and sidewalk -oriented entryways. Create a new Medium -Density Residential zoning district. The city currently lacks a residential zoning district that bridges single family Mid-term zoning (R-2 and and R-2A) and the Multi -Family residential (R-3) districts. A new Medium Density Residential District should allow for housing (within 1-2 years) Zoning types such as small lot single family, townhouses, small scale apartments, and similar housing types. code updates Update density requirements for Downtown Mixed -Use and Multi -Family High -Density Residential districts. During the Downtown Vision Near -term Plan, the below residential density ranges were identified as aligning with current city goals: (within 0-1 years) - Mixed Use 6-10 units per acre - Medium Density Residential: 4-8 units per acre As future updates to the city's zoning code and 2050 Comprehensive Plan are conducted, this plan recommends further review of density ranges to ensure consistency between city policies, clarity for the development community and property owners, and alignment of residential densities that support current and future downtown businesses. Include single-family homes in future Downtown Mixed -Use and Multi -Family High -Density Residential districts. The Downtown Vision Mid-term Plan recommends that single-family homes remain allowed by -right in the Downtown Mixed Use and Medium Density Residential districts, (within 1-2 years) when zoning updates are conducted. This is intentionally recommended to allow for improvements or expansion of existing single-family homes, while requiring future single-family home construction to be done on small lots that align with required density ranges more appropriate to a downtown context. Adopt the land use Vision (displayed on page 18). Incorporate this land use guidance in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan's future land use Medium -term map, and associated planning guidance for the Comprehensive Plan. (within 1-2 years) Land use guidance Amend the existing 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the near -term. In 2025, the City Council amended the density maximum for the Mixed- Near -term use Neighborhood Zoning District from 12 to 30 units per acre. This density range is not reflected in the City's Comprehensive Plan and could (within 0-1 years) lead to confusion for property owners or prospective developers. Prefer and support mixed -uses for new development on Block 7. Using the updated acreage -based residential/commercial ratios standards Mid-term (described above in the Zoning recommendations) deliver a development project at Block 7 that anchors the mixed -use Vision for the (within 1-2 years) Downtown with a 50-50 to 25-75 mix of uses on the 1.6-acre site. Further, issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and set expectation for Block 7 Block 7 site developments to be compatible with the Vision of this plan such as: - Commercial uses should be oriented to and address the intersection of Centerville Road and Sorel Street - An active frontage should be encourage along Sorel Street and the intersection - Residential uses and/or parking should he located to the south and/or rear of the site - Future development should address the trail and provide at least one formal point of access within the block Public In progress. The University of Minnesota's Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program is currently developing recommendations Near -term infrastructure and implementation strategies for public infrastructure and public space in Downtown. The city should continue to support these efforts, and (within 0-1 years) and public strategically plan for future project planning, design, funding, and implementation. space DOWNTOWN CENTERVILLE VISION PLAN 24 26 CITY OF CENTERVILLE REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION ? 14 9e,. � teryiffe Estad fished 1857 Agenda Item # Department: Requested Meeting Date: IX.l Administration/Planning August 18, 2026 TITLE OF ISSUE: Administrator's Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Administrator's report is included in the packet for council's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Information. For Clerk's Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: Vote Record: Aye Nay 0 Carciofini Kalina Krueger Oldenburg -Downing Other (specify) Administrator's Report Olson Sepala Thompson Refer to: Consent Tabled Until: Regular Other: 27 ADMINISTRATION Administrator's Report August 13, 2026 The U of MN is finalizing their report to present to the city council, and they would like to hold a reception before the council meeting to talk with residents about their work in the community. More information will be available in the coming weeks. ELECTIONS INFORMATION Early voting is underway. City Hall will be open Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. and Monday, August 10, 2026, from 7:30 — 5 p.m. Primary Election will be held at St. Genevieve's Community Parish Fellowship Hall, 6995 Centerville Road from 7 a.m. — 8 p.m. Contact City Hall if you have any questions. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The Planning Commission will meet on August 18t' at 5:30p.m. music and city planner Nathan Fuerst will present the final report on � K the downtown vision. TU ESDAYS JUN-AUG 2026 6:30 PM PARKS & RECREATION Hidden Spring Pork At their August 5 meeting, the Committee reviewed the Centerville, MN "S;'°° °°�"°°k��, summaries of the responses to the LaMotte Park Study to date. 'LeMeFv.4eHufieInilsePerk- They also received an update regarding the Trails project and received several quotes for Park Signage. The next Committee meeting will be held on September 2 where they will discuss the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. LAURIE LAMOTTE MEMORIAL PARK HOCKEY RINK IMPROVEMENTS As some in the community may already know, the outdoor hockey rink at Lamotte Park is being taken down to make way for a new hockey rink. The old hockey rink structure is over 25 years old, and the useful life of the rink has diminished to the point where much of the rink is rotten and unstable. Public Works crews will rink, please reach out to Charles L. email at Clehngcentervillemn.com be working to take this structure down the week of Aug. loth. Construction of the new rink is scheduled to be completed before December 18, 2026. This should give crews enough time to try and make ice for the new rink depending on the weather cooperating and being cold enough to flood and create base layers of ice. If there are any questions regarding the construction of the new rink, or if you are interested in a potential business sponsorship for the Lehn, Public Works Director, City of Centerville, 651-792-7943 or by MUSIC IN THE PARK —18tb Season The turn out for this seasons' Music in the Park has been wonderful. They have one more band scheduled for August 11, 2026. Please come out and join us for the last of the series for 2026. Centerville Main Street Market & Water Ski Show MAIN STREET MARKET Last evening was Kids' Night with at least 700 individuals participating. Some kids' activities were Free Bounce House, Face Painting and Pinecone Bird Feeders. There were over 32 vendors along with the Centennial Police, SBM (Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View) Fire Department and the city's snowplow Blizzard Wizard. There is no themed event scheduled for the market on August 13, 2026, but "Pet Night" is August 20 which is the last event for the season. Learn more at httDs://www.facebook.com/CentervilleMainStreetMarket. Meeting and City Hall Schedule • September 2, 2026 — Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting • August 13, 2026 — City Council & Closed Executive Session Meeting • August 18, 2026 — Planning & Zoning Commission — 5:30 p.m. • August 16, 2026 — Economic Development Authority — 5:30 p.m. • August 27, 2026 — City Council Work Session & Meeting - 5-6:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. *All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and take place at City Hall in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. PARK AND RECREATION Please see a survey on the city's website (see link below) for the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park study. City staff are encouraging Centerville residents to participate in this study to provide input on the types of amenities to be considered for future park improvement projects at Lamotte Park. The survey should only take three minutes to complete, and the feedback will help the architect with the plan for the park. Take the survey here. 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