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Home My WebLink About1985-12-03 Minutes Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Centerville held their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 1985 at City Hall. Acting Chairman Buesseler called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Present: Welk, Murray, Lindgren. Absent: Chairman Tourville. Motion by Murray, second by Lindgren to accept the minutes of the November 5, 1985 meeting, motion carried unanimously. Discussion on dog ordinance and procedure for enforcing vaccination requirements of ordinance. Clerk will bring written procedure to next Planning and Zoning meeting for their review. Clerk will request copies of the City of Minneapolis cat ordinance. Clerk will check with Harvey on an easel or tripod. Discussion on Ordinance A. Planning and Zoning members felt looking at the zoning districts was the first order of business. They felt they needed the help of a planner to accomplish this task. This matter was tabled until the February meeting at which time it is hoped the new city planner and councilmembers will be in attendance. Clerk will contact the League of Minnesota Cities and the City of Lexington for examples of zoning districts. Clerk will check with Harstad -Todd Corporation on future plans in Centerville. Motion by Lindgren, second by Welk to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Respectively submitted, Debra Gonsior Clerk /Treasurer r' • Planning Objectives 1. Respond to the ever increasing residential growth pressures brought on by the '_ City's close proximity to the metropolitan area while preserving the rural, close -knit flavor and natural setting that exists today. 2. Encourage development of additional, viable commercial- retail facilities to round out the available services (i.e. convenience grocery store, gas statism, . hardware store, etc.). Providing those day - to-day services, close to borne, will alleviate the need for residents to travel the 5 -plus miles to other commercial areas, which is necessary today. 3. Preserve farming as an economical alternative for land use until suet timers < the •• ,eeded for urban stir ••ses: Farming is considered a viable but short -term land use in Centerville. The City wants to retain it as long as practically possible, as it is consistent with the "rural, wide -open feeling" and "small town atmosphere" which the ; residents of the City are striving to maintain. • • ., t �, t�: a P . �t, �6s `• °.�' ° .; * d Y aFk ;:� u. .' r ,,may',? r. "Y "i Y..y� ("°� .. 4� LAND USE PLAN AND POLICIES The following Land Use Plan and Policies are based principally on the three community land use objectives listed previously. The plan provides adequate space for residential, commercial and industrial expansion within or near the sewered, urban service area. Development outside of the urban area shall be permitted, to `a limited degree, as long as it conforms with the objectives, established in the Comprehensive Plan. The following policies are intended to assist the .City In ‘' guiding development in a manner which is consistent with the goals and objectives established during the planning process. POLICIES AND PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Growth shall be based on extension of existing land use patterns and respect of natural system constraints (soils, wetlands, floodplain water table) 2. Farming shall be preserved as long as practically feasible by use of: zoning, phased improvements, application of current farm related legislation. 3. Commercial development shall be encouraged in the downtown area Other "< commercial land use shall be restricted primarily to consolidated areas in the Main Street/20th to tre t /20th Avenue area Limited amount of neighborhood convenience commercial may be permitted elsewhere in the sewered area No commercial activity shall reduce the functional capacity of adjacent roads. Commercial uses shall be appropriately separated or buffered from adjacent incompatible uses. 4. Residential development within the sewered area shall be encouraged. 5. Multiple - family residences will be encouraged to develop in the sewered area according to the following performance criteria. a. Close proximity and easy access to collector streets or minor arterials b. Located so as to minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses (buffer or screens when necessary) c. Sited, oriented and landscaped to produce a harmonious relationship with adjacent development. d. Organized vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion ' in the neighborhood. e. Of such a scale or size as to preserve the planning objectives of the Comprehensive Plan f " 1. Multiple family should be encouraged to locate near high amenitt areas' (lakes, ..en , ace etc. 6. Limited single- family development shall be permitted outside of the sewered area. Lot size and density standards shall control development so as to: L. - Encourage development in the sewered area . - Protect usable agricultural land from being prematurely converted to large lot residential subdivisions - Minimize infrastructure investments (streets, storm system �► maintenance, parks, etc.) in the rural service area. - Be laid out in such a way as to accommodate future resubdivision (if sewer becomes available after the year 2000). 7. Significant natural resources (lakeshores Clearwater Creek, wetlands, Wooded V areas) shall be protected and enhanced. Detrimental activities or inconsistent uses shall be restricted from these areas. The City will adopt shoreland and management regulations as required by the commissioner} of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources. i 8. Continue to provide a variety of housing types and cost ;ranges• while preserving the planning objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 1 Park Issues and Objectives p The city has recognized the need to establish a practical park system plan and has addressed it in the following: Community Issues F' *Neighborhood parks are needed to provide play areas close to home. Although the regional park will provide a large area for different types of activities, parks within easy walking distance to residences are needed, with such facilities as a ballfield, playground equipment, etc. Community Objectives • *Provide park facilities to meet local needs. - Identify facility needs (talk with park board, citizens). - Determine areas of greatest need. - Identify suitable sites: space, location, availability. - Coordinate park acquisition and development needs with developer towards fulfillment of park land dedication requirement. - Look for further school /park coordination. - Examine financial assistance options. • 1yc �, � tt•C p F. t t oo K % Thoroughfare Plan Objectives and Policies The development of an efficient thoroughfare system, is an important element in guiding the physical and economic growth of the City of Centerville. The following ate a number of objectives and policies which can be viewed as guidelines in the development of a thoroughfare system plan. Objective: A congestion -free system. II Policy 1. Develop a roadway system based upon a functional classification of roadways ,), (See Table 7) which relates roadway purpose to both movement and land service needs occuring from the implementation of community comprehensive development plans. tii i Policy 2. Protect the traffic carrying capacity of streets consistent with the functional classification of the street or roadway (Table ,&) 7 _ Objective: Maintain High Level of Safety. Policy fc 3. Discourage through traffic on residential streets. • Policy ' 4. Provide separate walkway and bicycle facilities where necessary to minimize safety hazards. (Develop trail systems where appropriate). r Objective: Promote orderly and efficient development Policy .: 5. Coordinate the design of roadway facilities and land development with special e attention to the areas adjacent to major intersections. Policy S" 6. Minimize access points to major arterials and collectors by designing service i' roads, consolidated access'and other traffic engineering measures. r 32 --, w ' , .. c I l SING POLICIES , , B 4 r 4* • • The following housing policies have been reviewed and adopted by the City of Centerville in an effort to refine and realize the City's housing related objectives '4 as well as the recorded objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. . 1. Residential development within the sewered area shall be encouraged. • 2. Multiple - family residences will be encouraged to develop in the sewered area ,., according to the following performance criteria. iy a. Close proximity and easy access to collector streets or minor arterials Located so as to minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses (buffer or 1 screens when necessary) b. Sited, oriented and landscaped to produce a harmonious relationship with adjacent development . c. Organized vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion in the neighborhood d. Of such a scale or size as to preserve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan SI e. Higher density housing should be encouraged to locate near high amenity areas (lakes, open space, etc.) i 24 , 4. Limited single- family development shall be permitted outside of the sewered area. Lot size and density standards shall control development so as to: a. Encourage development in the sewered area b. Protect usable agricultural land from being prematurely converted to large lot residential subdivisions c. Minimize infrastructure investments (streets, storm system maintenance, parks, etc.) in the rural service area. d. Be laid out in such a way as to accommodate future resubdivision (if sewer becomes available after 2000). 4. Provide a variety of housing types in various cost ranges with specific concern for encouraging alternatives to single- family homes for the elderly and affordable cost homes for younger families. (Provide for all stages in the life cycle). 5. The City will promote the fair housing provisions of the law. 6. The City will reduce special assessments by permitting PUD's or other cluster arrangements. (The City will adopt a P.U.D. Ordinance). 7. The City will streamline the review process to prevent delays when considering housing proposals. B. The City will adopt and enforce the necessary codes and inspection standards to prevent blight from occurring. Of 9. The City will encourage development of scattered low and moderate and modest cost housing. Sl 4 10. The City will adopt the Metropolitan Council's fair share numerical goal for modest cost housing opportunities of 13 over the next ten years. 11. The City will continue it's provisions and controls which currently allow opportunities for construction of modest cost Market rate housing. 1