HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/2018 EDAC PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, November 1, 2018
8:00 A.M.
Community Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. September 6, 2018
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. I-35E Corridor Comprehensive Plan Amendment
B. Project Updates
i. 35E Technology Corridor Marketing
ii. Market Place Drive/ 771h Street Improvements. Property acquisition.
iii. 49/J — Lyngblomsten Senior Community
iv. 49/J — Property Acquisition
4. ADJOURN
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: September 9, 2018
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Andrew Cravaro, Julie Schwartz, Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Thomas Colgan,
Patrick Kohler
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Michael Ruhland, Don Johnson, Chad Wagner
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Cravaro to approve the minutes from August 2, 2018 and seconded by Mr.
Vojtech, passing unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Anoka County Regional Economic Development Initiative, Memorandum of Understanding
Mr. Grochala provided an overview of the draft agreement. He explained that the agreement
would be in place for five years and could be extended by agreement of participating cities. The
partnership would concentrate on implementing an overall marketing plan for Anoka County.
Mr. Grochala explained that there would be an executive committee made up of representatives
from Anoka County, Connexus and MetroNorth along with four municipalities. Future
representation will be solicited from member cities and elected by vote of the executive
committee. The annual budget would be voted on by individual city councils.
The EDAC provided comments regarding term limits, overlap of terms to provide continuity as
well as cost sharing. Members suggested that a provision should be included regarding how any
assets would be distributed if/when group disbands. The committee also questioned if cities
would have access to any service if not participating financially.
Mr. Grochala stated he would forward on the comments for consideration. He noted that all 21
Anoka County Communities where planning to participate in the group.
B. Marketplace Drive/771h Street Improvements - Property Acquisition
Mr. Grochala provided a brief history of Target/Kohl's project and access considerations that led
to the signal at Marketplace Drive and Lake Drive. He noted that consideration was given to a
future west connection to 77th Street at the time.
He stated that a feasibility study was completed in 2007, in conjunction with a development
proposal, for the connection which identified necessary right-of-way acquisition. The proposed
project would provide both a transportation improvement as well as potential economic
development opportunities on the adjacent properties. Mr. Grochala explained that the City had
recently been contacted by one of the property owners interested in selling their property to the
City.
EDAC members were supported pursuing the opportunity unanimously.
C. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala provided an update on ongoing projects:
• Lennar likely to begin grading on the Watermark project, working through permitting
with the City and Rice Creek Watershed District.
• City received a plat application for Eastside Villas, a 32 lots subdivision.
• City received a CUP for Lino Lakes Storage to be located in the Marshan Industrial Park.
• Lyngblomsten working on plans, expect submittal in October.
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan update might be brought to EDAC in November.
• City is considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment to modify the land use and utility
staging along the east side of 35E.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 A.M.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
EDAC MEETING DATE: November 1, 2018
TOPIC: I-35E Corridor Comprehensive Plan Amendment
BACKGROUND
The City of Lino Lakes has initiated a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for land located east of
I-35E and north of Main Street/CSAH 14. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan included a Full Build
Land Use Plan which guided most of the east side of the I-35E corridor, north of Main Street, for
Commercial and Industrial development. Most of the area was included in the post 2030 utility
staging area and shown as Urban Reserve in the 2030 Land Use Plan.
The City has been working with local energy providers to promote economic development
opportunities along the 35E corridor. This area has begun to receive some interest from site
selectors for technology based industries. One key component of the site selection process for
prospective developers is project readiness.
To further economic development goals and enhance readiness the City is proposing to amend
the land use plan consistent with the full build vision for the area along with some modifications
considered as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. An amendment to the utility staging
plan is proposed to allow for immediate extension of utilities for eligible projects.
The change will make more land readily available for business and industrial development.
ANALYSIS
Land Use Amendment
Three changes from the 2030 Land Use Plan are proposed:
1. 278.71 acres will be reclassified from Commercial, Industrial and Medium Density
Residential to Business Campus on the Full Build Out Future Land Use Map
2. 559.23 acres will be reclassified from Urban Reserve to Business Campus, Commercial
and Industrial on the 2030 Future Land Use Map
3. A new Business Campus Land Use category will be created.
• The purpose of this new designation is to provide for the high -quality, integrated
development of a wide range of business uses at high visibility locations,
particularly the area near the I-35E and I-35W corridors and interchanges. These
areas will create a strong image for the city and serve primarily as employment
centers, with office, service, research and development, data centers and light
industrial uses.
Warehousing and outdoor storage would be limited, as accessory to these
primary uses. Other uses would include those that support the businesses and
their employees, such as convenience retail or services, hotels, restaurants,
daycare facilities, banks or other financial institutions, and park and ride
facilities. Additional uses may include destination uses that have a market draw
beyond the local area, such as entertainment, public institutions or non-profit or
semi public facilities.
A master plan/PUD plan will ensure a cohesive development pattern, and
provide standards for good aesthetics and architectural quality, while protecting
the natural resources of the area. Implementation of this new designation will
require new zoning ordinance language.
Staging Plan Amendment
Two changes to the 2030 Staging Plan are proposed:
1. 226.53 acres will be changed from Stage 2A Planned Service Area to Stage 113 Planned
Service Area on the Utility Staging Map
2. 559.23 acres will be changed from Stage 3 Planned Service Area to Stage 113 Planned
Service Area on the Utility Staging Map
All of these changes have been contemplated in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that is currently
being developed by the City. However, that update will likely not be completed until late 2019.
The City wishes to make this land available for business campus, commercial and industrial
development sooner rather than later due to market interest in this type of land adjacent to the
interstate.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The proposed amendments are supported by and consistent with the Economic Development
(Chapter 6) goals and policies as noted below:
Goal 3: Attract and encourage new light industrial, high tech, business and professional services
enterprises and maintain and expand existing businesses in Lino Lakes.
Rationale: Lino Lakes' industrial and commercial development will be concentrated
primarily along its existing business corridors. This provides opportunities for a
diversified economic base, expanded employment opportunities and maintaining
conformity with the existing commercial and light industrial land use patterns.
Policies:
1) Protect designated industrial areas from residential encroachment and marginal land
uses that will preclude the highest economic use of land available for commercial and
light industrial development.
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2) Develop strategies and programs to attract high tech and high value industrial and
business and professional services enterprises that have an emphasis on job creation.
3) Encourage high -end business park development designed to attract medical,
technology, and similar industries, which provide quality employment opportunities and
have low service demand for municipal services.
4) Encourage a comprehensive business center with services such as wi-fi access, office
space, copy services, postal and overnight delivery pick up, and telephone services to
small and start-up entrepreneurial business owners and telecommuters who are able to
share space and costs.
S) Continue to support local business retention and expansion initiatives.
6) Recognize the fundamental linkage between housing and economic development and
work to match housing availability with community employment.
7) Promote the Anoka County Airport as an asset to corporate users.
Goal 4: Promote efficient, planned commercial and industrial expansion within the City s
growth areas, accessible to public infrastructure and transportation.
Policies:
1) Identify key commercial and industrial development opportunities within the City's
planned growth areas in locations with access to major transportation systems.
2) Encourage compact commercial development that will make efficient use of
infrastructure and resources.
3) Require that new commercial, industrial, and developments may only occur in severed
areas in accordance with the staging plan.
4) Promote the rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing commercial facilities by
continuing to pursue and make available various financial programs and assistance.
S) Encourage the success of major regional commercial center which would include
various types of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues for both adults and
children.
6) Review and clearly define design standards to promote consistent application and
timely approvals for commercial and industrial development.
7) Promote the use of "Green " building and low impact development techniques in new
development.
8) Ensure, as areas are developed, that a specific development project bears its
proportionate share of infrastructure improvement costs to the fullest extent possible.
The proposed amendment would diversify the city's tax base by encouraging business campus,
commercial and industrial uses in the I-35E corridor. This will provide opportunities for
increased tax base, diversified economic base and expanded employment prospects.
Next Steps
1. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved by the City, it will be submitted to
the Metropolitan Council for review.
2. After the Metropolitan Council completes their review and finds it to be consistent with
regional systems, the City has nine months to amend the zoning ordinance and Zoning
Map to bring them into compliance with the amended Comprehensive Plan.
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a. The City would develop a new Business Campus zoning district and amend the
zoning map. These actions will require public hearings at the Planning
Commission and City Council.
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on October 10, 2018. The board
recommended approval of the Plan amendment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the of I-35E Corridor Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Existing and Proposed 2030 Future Land Use Map
2. Existing and Proposed Full Build Out Future Land Use Map
3. Existing and Proposed Utility Staging Map
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Existing
Proposed
Legend
Q Area of change
Business Campus
C.1 Municipal Boundary
Permanent Rural
Urban Reserve
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Commercial
Mixed Use
Industrial
Civic/Institutional
Park/Open Space
Private Airfield
Right -of -Way
Open Water
Total Area Changing (Acres): 559.23
Total Area Changing from Urban Reserve to Business Campus (Acres): 278.71
Total Area Changing from Urban Reserve to Commercial (Acres): 68.22
Total Area Changing from Urban Reserve to Industrial (Acres): 212.3
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Existing
Proposed
Legend
Q Area of change
Business Campus
U1 Municipal Boundary
Permanent Rural
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Commercial
Mixed Use
Industrial
Civic/Institutional
Park/Open Space
Private Airfield
Right -of -Way
Open Water
Total Area Changing (Acres): 278.71
Total Area Changing from Commercial to Business Campus (Acres): 71.18
Total Area Changing from Industrial to Business Campus (Acres): 104.22
Total Area Changing from Medium Density Residential to Business Campus
(Acres): 103.31
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