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Home My WebLink About10-27-1994 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA 0 IPOCTOBER 27, 1994 6:00 P.M. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER (j •(0 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A) I. Goff Schmidt ✓ Malone f Seipp V Mountin ✓ Welsch Nelson V Quick (EDA Liaison) ,/ Bennett (Staff) 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES • September 22, 1994 Action: Motion 'PI) Second Vote 5".° V 5 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS 5 \ A. Presentation Regarding Redevelopment of,Highway 65 Corridor owl° uqy Se.;w.ue . in Columbia Heights. v�`"u" ' \F,rcake-IN S baso Ce'4e l5 S -- � u- rn k�,A,o� i. ,"C p wyOrMyyw -`hv � e . Uu s kroW 'rea�1;.47 axs bra► �c.wr�lm✓ff�med. ,�, s� �co.,k. ' .deu le4 Education Linkages with Loca SI chools. - Guest Jan Quick, resident and Irondale Cs School Counselor ' 1,- -r►F '9`O - 10C a9- av„A-T iscA s 5. EDC BUSINESS • A. Consider Removing Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps from the Table. Action: Motionc)Kr, jr.meSecond Vote 6 0 Comments: B. Consideration of Highway 10 Rede'-lopment elan Vision and Action Steps Action: Motion Second • Vote Comments: C. Consideration of Resolution No. EDC94-3, Supporting Kinder Care's request for a sign variance. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: D. Consideration of U.S. Small Business Administration - Small Business Person of the Year. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: • 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Discussion of the Feasibility of a Hotel Development Comments: lc�tf\-41^_,-c-t/e pLo,, . B. Report on the North Metro Business Retention and Development Program Comments: C. Report on the Marketing Task Force Agenda Comments: D. Progress Report on Highway 10 Inventory Comments: 7. ADJOURN P.M. Attachments: Sections of the City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Regarding Highway 10 Development 1S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA �. OCTOBER 27, 1994 6:00 P.M. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER t' /d P.M. 2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A) Goff X Schmidt X Malone X Seipp — X Mountin X Welsch Nelson ,)( Quick (EDA Liaison) X Bennett (Staff) 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES September 22, 1994 Action: Motion Second Vote U,H,Q-,U;wOL'$ 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. Presentation Regarding Redevelopment of Highway 65 Corridor in Columbia Heights.- Pa c'- /-I. • B. Education Linkages with Local ocl Schools. - Guest Jan Quick, resident and Irondale School Counselor 5. EDC BUSINESS • A. Consider Removing Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps from the Table. n !�Y ramie Action: Motion 'YYI D Kl j-,',J Second )14, isv' -- Vote 12-v *1.-- Comments: � s B. Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: C. Consideration of Resolution No. EDC94-3, Supporting Kinder Care's request for a sign variance. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: 79b get')t44.14,..+a -64_ D. Consideration of U.S. Small Business Administration - Small Business Person of the Year. Action: Motion 5.•,` , Second ')')1A-/O -m..- Vote LAA.4A-4f. w.n.•.•a Comments: 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Discussion of the Feasibility of a Hotel Development Comments: 02 .,._•fes—�►e C ,�, 1 B. ` Report on the North Metro Business Retention and Development Program Comments: 164, —ae,s. C. Report on the Marketing Task Force Agenda Comments: D. Progress Report on Highway 10 Inventory Comments: 7. ADJOURN 8 ! S-LS P.M. • 11111 Attachments: Sections of the City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Regarding Highway 10 Development Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting October 27, 1994 City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Chairperson, Delane Welsch. Commissioner Goff volunteered to take the minutes for the meeting. 2. Roll Call: Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Peg Mountin, Dan Nelson, Delane Welsch, Mark Malone, Ron Schmidt and Phil Seipp. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett and EDA Liaison Gary Quick were present. 3. Approval Of Minutes: Motion/Second: Unanimous Approval of Minutes of EDC Meeting, Sept. 22, 1994. 7 ayes° nays Motion Carried 4. Special Business A. Presentation Regarding Redevelopment of Highway 64 Corridor in Columbia Heights Don Schneider, Columbia Heights Housing Authority and Roger Jensen, Anoka County Economic Development Partnership gave a history of the development of the Columbia Heights tax increment district projects. Information was provided on problems encountered, positive spin-off, relocation costs, loan programs and housing projects. B. Education Linkages with Local Schools Jan Quick, a city resident and career placement specialist at Irondale High School proposed that the Commission look at establishing linkages between Irondale students and local businesses. She indicated that student graduates are seeking employment in the general work force rather than going into higher education and that many need help in obtaining entry level employment. Coordinator Bennett suggested that she work with the Mounds View Business Association to see if they want to take on this project. Also, Coordinator Bennett could provide job posting received at City Hall to the school. Motion/Second: Mountin/Malone, to direct Coordinator Bennett to pursue a partnership between the business community and Irondale High School. • 7 ayes° nays 1 Motion Carried • 5. EDC Business: A. Remove Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps from the Table. Motion/Second: Mountin/Nelson to remove agenda item 5.a. from the table. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps. Motion/Second: Mountin/Nelson to table agenda item 5.b. and direct staff to distribute figures A-D of the Old Highway 10 Corridor Plan drafted in 1991 to Commission members for review. 7 ayes0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution No. EDC94-3, Supporting Kinder Care's request for a sign variance. Coordinator Bennett reported that Kinder Care is seeking a variance from the sign ordinance and suggested that the Commission consider a resolution supporting this request. Commissioner Seipp questioned whether it is the Commission's role to make • this kind of recommendation since the charge of the Commission is long range planning. The consensus of Commission members was that signage as a business development issue should be addressed as a whole for all businesses. The sign ordinance needs to be updated with input from the business community on what works with signage. No recommendation was made on this item. D. Consideration of Small Business Person of the Year. Motion/Second: Seipp/Malone that: whereas, the City of Mounds View has been requested to nominate a candidate for U.S. Small Business Administration's 1995 Small Business Person of the Year, the Mounds View Business Association shall be encouraged to establish some means of honoring individual business people so that a qualified candidate can be nominated for 1996. 7 ayes° nays Motion Carried 6. Other Business Hotel Proposals: Coordinator Bennett reported that two preliminary proposals for the construction of hotels/conference centers have surfaced. Commission members agreed that there is a need for a hotel/conference center in the area from both the business and resident perspective. Coordinator Bennett was directed to pursue and research both proposals. • Report on North Metro Business Retention and Development Program: Coordinator Bennett reported that there are a total of 166 businesses in Mounds View. A total of 79 companies have completed the 2 retention survey. Coordinator Bennett gave a brief overview of some of the findings from the surveys completed and the breakdown of the business community. . 7. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: Discussion was held on the next step for the Commission. For the next meeting Coordinator Bennett will evaluate the financial side of the business retention survey, get facts on funds available for business retention projects and more background data on financial needs of Mounds View businesses. Discussion was held on how to fuse the bond between the City and the Business Association. Coordinator Bennett will communication to the Business Association that the Commission is willing to try and assist them in their efforts to establish viability. The Commission directed Coordinator Bennett to include the following for the November meeting --- Hotel Development, Mounds View Business Association Assistance, Available funding for business development and Vision for Highway 10. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, e)0_44,u2A Economic Deve ment Coordinator • • 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA • OCTOBER 27, 1994 6:00 P.M. MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS -jx 1 . CALL TO ORDER P.M. 2. ROLL CALL (Present = P, Absent = A) Goff Schmidt Malone Seipp Mountin Welsch Nelson Quick (EDA Liaison) Bennett (Staff) 3. APPROVE EDC MINUTES September 22, 1994 Action: Motion Second Vote 4. SPECIAL BUSINESS A. Presentation Regarding Redevelopment of Highway 65 Corridor in Columbia Heights. B. Education Linkages with Local Schools. - Guest Jan Quick, resident and Irondale School Counselor 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Consider Removing Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps from the Table. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: B. Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps Action: Motion Second • Vote Comments: C. Consideration of Resolution No. EDC94-3, Supporting Kinder Care's request for a sign variance. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: D. Consideration of U.S. Small Business Administration - Small Business Person of the Year. Action: Motion Second Vote Comments: 6. 'OTHER BUSINESS A. Discussion of the Feasibility of a Hotel Development Comments: B. Report on the North Metro Business Retention and Development Program Comments: C. Report on the Marketing Task Force Agenda Comments: D. Progress Report on Highway 10 Inventory Comments: 7. ADJOURN P.M. • Attachments: Sections of the City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Regarding Highway 10 Development s 7 • Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting September 22, 1994 City Hall 161\\k? $6%\11‘) 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson, Delane Welsch. Commissioner Peg Mountin volunteered to take the minutes for the meeting. 2. Roll Call: Members present were as follows: Rosemary Goff, Peg Mountin, Dan Nelson, and Delane Welsch. In addition, Economic Development Coordinator Cathy Bennett was present. Members not present were Mark Malone, Ron Schmidt, and Phil Seipp. 3. Approval Of Minutes: • • Motion/Second: Goff/Nelson to Approve Minutes of EDC Meeting, August 25, 1994. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 4. EDC Business A. Consideration of Agenda Format Coordinator Bennett reported that the attached format was designed to allow the recording secretary duties to be uniform. Motion/Second: Nelson/Goff to approve acceptance to agenda format for recording secretary duties. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Discussion of Business Retention Program 1. Coordinator Bennett referenced the attached list of Mounds View companies. Those circled are complete and the remaining are ranked by priority of having a representative attend the meeting. Bennett reported that the ranking was based on her knowledge of companies that have had issues with the City, were larger manufacturing companies and those that may have a potential for becoming more involved with economic development 1 activities. Coordinator Bennett asked EDC members to review the list and indicate any interviews they would like to attend. • 2. Coordinator Bennett gave a summary on the"red flag" reports. In general, retail companies had issues with the sign requirements, there were a few companies who may need more space for expanded facility that is not available within the City and several indicated that the City should consider the implications on businesses of proposed tax increases and new fees. 3. Coordinator Bennett mentioned that a meeting was called to address the interview procedures with Community Resource Partnership. EDC member Malone attended the meeting along with City Administrator, Samantha Orduno. All the issues were discussed and assurance was given that the concerns would be immediately addressed. No action was taken or needed on this item. C. Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps. There was a request to table this item until more of the Commission members were present. Motion/Second: Nelson/Goff, to Table Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan Vision and Action Steps 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried that the Mounds View Commissioner Mountin notedComprehensive Plan mentions the development of Highway 10 Corridor and requested that those sections be distributed to all Commission members in the next packet. D. Consideration of Highway 10 Inventory Format. Commissioner Mountin requested an amendment to the format changing the category "Property Constraints" to "Property Issues & Opportunities" and adding a category to indicate if the property is for sale or in the process of expansion. Motion/Second: Mountin/Goff, to Accept the Amended Format for Inventory of Highway 10. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 5. Other Business: MCDA Commercial/Industrial Development & Small Business Assistance Programs: Coordinator Bennett reported that there are several programs that the Minneapolis Community Development Agency offers. The structure of some of these programs may be worthwhile to implement for Mounds View. Motion/Second: Mountin/Nelson to table discussion of this item until there is better business representation present at the meeting. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 2 • Economic Development Bylaws and List of Members: These documents were requested at the August 25, 1993 meeting and is informational only. Establishment of Marketing Task Force: Coordinator Bennett reported that the EDA established a Marketing Task Force and is accepting applications for participation from both residents and business representatives. The Marketing Task Force will meet for three to four months to develop a marketing plan for the City of Mounds View. Chairman Welsch suggested a joint meeting of the EDC and Marketing Task Force once members are appointed. 6. Reports From Chair and Commissioners: Commissioner Mountin requested that the agendas and staff reports be three hole punched and if the entire Commission could have three ring binders to keep packets organized. Coordinator Bennett will provide for the next meeting. 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, Nelson motioned and Goff seconded to adjourn this meeting of the Economic Development Commission at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Economic Development Coordinator 1111 3 Staff Memo To: Economic Development Commission Members From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Date: October 20, 1994 Agenda Item: Consideration of Highway 10 Redevelopment Vision and 5a. & 5b. Action Steps. This item was tabled in September due to the absence of several commission members. Since the redevelopment of highway 10 was a high priority in the Focus 2000 report, the Commission felt it is critical to have the vision statement and action steps developed by all of the members. As noted in last months staff report, the goal in the Focus 2000 report was as follows: Create a plan to redevelop Highway 10 into a community oriented boulevard. The vision statement will be used as a guideline for the Commission when preparing the redevelopment plan for highway 10. A vision statement is futuristic in nature. In other words, in the perfect world, what does the community want Highway 10 to develop into? What will its purpose be to the community? A vision statement is not always met but rather it is something to aspire to. Keep in mind that in a community with varying interest not everyone is going to be completely satisfied with the development of the plan. To develop the vision statement the goal and action steps that were developed by Focus 2000 need to be reviewed. In your last packet I included the Focus 2000 Implementation Plan for your review. Highway 10 is addressed on page 16 under Goal #7. In addition, I have included sections that address Highway 10 from the 1979 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan. We will collectively develop a vision statement at the Commission meeting. The draft vision statement will be presented to the EDA at the next work session and, after • consensus, accepted at the regular EDA meeting November 14, 1994. i 1 f - I Midwest Planningi i Researchi 00000000L LI I 0000000000 000000000: 0000000000 00nn0000m urban planing • dew, • market research • ft-LS mItkvInv } Comprehensive Plan Update Planning Inventory Mounds View, Mn October 1979 I Housing Pressures/Density Considerations The primary effect of the strong freeway node of Interstate 35W and Highway 10 is the creation of land areas strongly oriented towards commercial uses. As a secondary effect, higher density residential development pressures are expected to follow. This has been evidenced in the past by the high demand and subsequent construction of a number of multiple dwellings in the vicinity of the intersection node. The reason is a dual one: excellent accessibility and undesirability of such land for low density residential parcels. The two sections of Mounds View divided by Old Highway 10 are experiencing qualitatively different housing pressures . Due to the fact that the north-south arterials Silver Lake Road and Long Lake Road are terminating at Highway 10 as far as volumes of traffic are concerned, much higher activity generally occurs in the southern portion of the community. The result has been greater pressures for higher density housing. Accordingly, the southern half of the community may experience greater pressures to effect higher density, alternative housing development. Environmentally Sensitive Areas A significant share of Mounds View's undeveloped lands are hampered by soil , slope or wetland limitations. Since the community is nearly 75% developed, this fact is Snot surprising, though it does suggest that remaining development pressures will necessarily require far greater attention to physical limitations and community-wide natural resource preservation needs . Anoka County Airport Although the Anoka County Airport is not located within the City of Mounds View, a major portion of the designated approach zone covers a sizeable strip in the northern part of the City (see p. 59 of the Inventory), and constitutes a definite development pressure . The airport presents a negative influence on existing residential development in the community. Attention needs to be directed at minimizing this adverse situation. In conclusion, in addition to economic considerations, a plan for the City of Mounds View will have to respond successfully to all the above mentioned physical problems. These pressures and limitations will have to be recognized and responded to in such a way that they become positive opportunity forces for the City. • 20 •DEVELOPMENT PRESSURES, CONSTRAINTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES Before decisions can be made on the physical solutions to be implemented for the City of Mounds View, a general analysis of the urban forces and opportunities acting on the City is required. The City of Mounds View is only a small part of the larger metropolitan area and is strongly affected by forces and development pressures that occur beyond the City limits. Except for the basic economic con- siderations for the area, there are forces that result from the overall transpor- tation patterns, the environmental characteristics and the particular spatial interrelationships of the land areas to be developed or redeveloped . An attempt has been made to bring into focus the major forces which if left to operate in an uncontrolled fashion may create insurmountable problems. Old Highway. 10 The outstanding element that strongly affects all physical development considera- tions is Highway 10 which bisects the City of Mounds View, creating two identi- fiable subareas. Highway 10, although not a limited access freeway, acts as a major physical barrier. It is heavily used and includes a series of intersections that provide poor crossings even for vehicular traffic. Large areas adjacent to Highway 10 are still undeveloped. This strong element of a split community affects not only the functioning of an integrated circulation system for vehicles and pedestrians, 110 but it also creates a socially differentiated pattern. Freeway Relationships The City is bound by two major freeway branches: new Highway 10 and Interstate 35W. These controlled access circulation elements are a definite asset since they contribute to the fast and orderly accessibility of the City as a whole. At the same time, the freeway branches act as strong barriers to pedestrian and most vehicular circulation and for the immediate vicinity, as strong noise generators . Intersection of Interstate 35W and Old Highway 10 The intersection of these two major transportation routes is creating an activity node whose forces and opportunities require a community response . The high volumes of vehicular traffic serviced dictate intense uses for the adjacent land areas, and commercial activity is almost an immediate result of such configurations. Since the nature of this node is strongly oriented to the automobile, adjacent land parcels must relate in such a way as to manage the automobile traffic and utilize the exposure . Piecemeal development of this commercial area would likely result in the creation of an undesirable strip pattern of activity. • 19 11110 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT The categorical elements of a Comprehensive Plan - Land Use,.Transportation and Community Facilities - develop from a concept. This more abstract theme may be viewed as "the basic idea behind the plan". The purpose of the community develop- ment concept is to provide a set of general guidelines to be Followed in all subse- quent steps of determining the detailed configurations of land use, transportation and open space . .The single largest remaining undeveloped area in Mounds View is situated at what could potentially become the primary center/focus of the community. As well established by the preceding analysis, the community is Fragmented by Highway 10. Thus, the direction of development of the central area will play a major role in determining whether or not this fragmented character will be perpetuated . If development occurs in a "strip" Fashion, further Fragmentation will undoubtedly _ result. However, properly developed, this central area can act as a connecting, unifying link between the two fragments created by Highway 10. Consistent with the needs of this area, development plans have been proposed which promote the theme of a compact, Functional center incorporating retail commercial activity, the civic center and medium and higher density residential development. While this central area affords the greatest new housing opportunities, plans to integrate higher density housing around the center area should maintain the concept of easy access for all residential neighborhoods existing; beyond the periphery of the center. A residential neighborhood should have a degree of privacy from the more intense community functions. Within each neighborhood, the quality of life and safety is highly dependent upon protection and isolation From major arterial routes and high intensity commercial centers. Therefore, the neighborhoods which surround the proposed community center have been defined according to major physical barriers represented by the street network. The existing character of these neighborhoods is decidedly low density. This character should be maintained and better protected through the introduction of transitional zones between the neighborhoods and the community center as well as adjacent highway Facilities . Medium density residential patterns should be introduced to provide the transition from the commercial and high density residential activity to be located in the community center, while the areas immediately adjacent to the freeway branches should be developed as compatible non-residential uses, such as non-retail commercial or open space . Several other considerations that are significant to the overall communi tydevelopment concept include definition of industrial activity areas, allowing for continued in- dustrial growth while protecting adjacent, more sensitive land use types, and the general preservation of environmentally sensitive areas during the final stages of Mounds View's "Fill-in" development process . COMMERCIAL •Commercial development, being subject to differing market conditions, has not been consistent with the rate of residential growth in Mounds View over the past 15 years. Moreover, no regional-scale commercial development is likely to now occur in the community, since it must compete with other regional shopping centers which have been developed in surrounding communities in the immediate past (i .e ., Rosedale Center in Roseville, Northtown Center in Blaine, and Apache Plaza in St. Anthony). Physically, the City is located among other suburban communities that have grown at a faster rate and developed a more intensified housing and population base, which are more attractive to large scale commercial developers. Furthermore, the transportation system serving Mounds View has further hampered commercial development. The main artery of the City, Highway 10, diagonally crosses the community in an east-west direction, and does not intersect with any other major road of regional significance . Such a traffic pattern, instead, tends to favor the development of highway business uses and strip commercial concerns in an unorganized pattern; necessitating the initiation of certain specified commercial development standards to control and channel future growth. It must also be noted that from a marketing standpoint, established shopping patterns in the area also dictate against large scale commercial development along the Highway 10 corridor. The proliferation of regional and subregional shopping centers located only short distances from Mounds View have already absorbed much of the market demand in the area. The 100,000 square foot Mounds View Square Center which serves more localized market demands for convenience goods within Mounds View itself has further minimized the need for any additional larger scale commercial development. In the future, Highway 10 as it bisects the City will be de-emphasized as a regional transportation element. This provides the community with the opportunity to restructure the character and development pattern generated by this major urban feature. It is the City's intent to have Highway 10 take on a city center "main street" function in serving commercial development. New, as well as- existing sexisting development bordering and surrounding the highway is to take this change into account. 4110 50 • INDUSTRIAL Industrial growth potential is more difficult to quantify than residential and com- mercial growth. Many suburban communities have developed industrial parks within the past decade (most of which are not totally developed), and are experiencing heavy competition to attract industry into their area. In addition, Mounds View has not been successful in the past in attracting industrial uses that are high tax producers. With the exception of one manufacturing concern, those industrial uses which have located within the City are mainly truck terminals and warehouse opera- tions which are among the lowest tax producers . While the future for industrial development in Mounds View will never duplicate the quality or intensity experienced in interstate ring communities, the reduction of "closer in" industrial properties should have the effect of forcing more, higher quality industry beyond the interstate limits . As Mounds View has maintained its policy position to reserve industrial land for future development, an organized promotional effort to attract new industry could result in a slow, but steady rate of higher quality industrial development. This potential opportunity can best be facilitated in the specifically defined areas outside of the City Center. 1111 51 GENERAL LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1: Develop a cohesive land use pattern which ensures compatibility and functional relationships among activities and uses. Policies: a. Relate land use development to transportation needs, desired development and community priorities. b. Analyze all development proposals on an individual basis from a physical, economic and social standpoint to determine the most appropriate uses within the context of the development district in which it is located and the community as a whole. c. Avoid over allocation of use types on a community as well as on an individual planning district basis. d. Accomplish transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses in an orderly fashion which does not create a negative (economic, social, or physical impact on adjoining developments. e . Existing undeveloped single family residential lands will be developed in a manner responsive to community needs and compatible with surround- ing development. f. The City will maintain comprehensive subdivision regulations govern- ing platting procedures, site design standards, public and land re- quirements, engineering standards and specifications, required improvements and other factors dealing with the proper subdivision of land . Goal 2: Maintain and, where necessary, upgrade land uses and environmental quality. Policy: a. Protect integrated use districts (residential neighborhoods, commercic! centers, industrial parks) from penetration by through traffic. Where through traffic problems are identified, correct such problems as opportunities arise . Goal 3: Preserve and protect property values. Goal 4: Ensure that community development is compatible with features of the natural environment and is accommodated without destroying desirable environmental features and natural amenities. Policies: a. Development shall be prohibited on wetlands, flood plains, and other natural features that perform important public protection functions in their natural state. b. Prohibit development on shorelands, wetlands, flood plains, and oth natural features that perform important environmental functions in the! natural state. Where desirable and practical , maintain such natural features in a condition for appropriate recreational uses. c . Development must respect the natural hydrology and unique features of the land to the maximum extent. Goal 5: Prevent development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of suppor- tive services and facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc.) Policies: a. Ensure that intensification of land use activity and development is accompanied by sufficient corresponding increase in related supportive and service facilities such as parks, off-street parking, fire and police protection, etc. b. Ensure high density development with reasonable, but not necessarily direct, access to major thoroughares. RESIDENTIAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1: Provide safe, healthy and attractive residential environments which offer a broad and full choice of housing opportunities. Policies: a . Consider the development of patio homes and townhouses to supplement conventional single family homes, mobile homes and apartments, giving due consideration to local market demands, environmental features and natural amenities. b. Confine higher density, apartment type housing in proximity to areas which offer a wide range of existing supportive service; major service and commercial centers, parks, playgrounds, schools and other similar uses. c. Ensure that all new housing, including housing affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals, adheres to the highest community design, planning and construction standards. d . Encourage "life cycle" housing to provide various housing options . Goal 2: Preserve the identity and improve the quality and appearance of existing residential neighborhoods. Policies: a. High density housing shall be located within easy access of a major thoroughfare so as not to introduce an excessive amount of vehicular traffic onto minor residential streets. co b . Compatibility with surrounding land uses of any proosed apartment mens project will be a major consideration for approval or denial of any proposed apartment building. c . High density housing shall not be placed or utilized specifically as a buffer or use capable of absorbing negative impacts. d . Alternative forms of housing in the medium density range will be provided in transitional areas between single family residential neighborhoods and high density residential development. e . Medium density (3-6 units) housing shall not be allowed to encroach upon areas specified for low density (1-2 units) development. f. The existing character of low density neighborhoods shall be maintained and preserved by preventing encroachment from higher use types and by buffering these neighborhoods from other types of land uses . g. Substandard housing shall be rehabilitated or redeveloped through private means and/or public assistance . 41111 h . Substandard housing shall be removed when it is judged not .economically feasible to correct deficiencies. I . Rental housing shall be upgraded to require adequate sound proofing as well as adequate open space and landscaping. j . Residential amenities now required through zoning and subdivision re- gulations shall be maintained . k. Enact and uniformly enforce a Housing Maintenance Code in order to protect the health and safety of occupants and ensure the on-going stability of residential neighborhoods. I . Protect residential neighborhoods from penetration by through traffic . m. Maintain a high quality residential environment through rehabilitation or where necessary, redevelopment of substandard units. Undertake such actions through private means or, if necessary, public action . n. Protect residential developments from adverse, man-made, environ- mental impacts, including noise, air, and visual pollution. New residential development shall be prohibited when noises and/or air pollution exceed accepted standards and the negative impacts are not correctable by constructions, site planning, and other techniaues . o. Prohibit commercial development within designated residential areas (neighborhood commercial uses should be viewed as unnecessary when community proximity of the neighborhoods to commercial areas is adequate.) Goal 3: Provide sufficient housing and sufficient housing sizes, types and styles to meet the needs of all segments of the population, notedly groups with specialized housing needs, such as the low and moderate income and the elderly. Policies: a. The development and preservation of owner-type housing for low and moderate income households shall be encouraged. b. Support a program of providing housing for low and moderate income families and individuals which avoids concentrating such housing within a single project or area. c . Consider developments that include both subsidized and regular market rate housing within a single planned residential area. d . Consider use of townhouses, duplexes, garden apartments and • scattered site single family homes for family.subsidized housing. e. Establish administrative and policy mechanisms which will facilitate the development of low and moderate income housing and correct existing housing deficiencies. f. When providing housing for low and moderate income households, priority shall be given to Mounds View residents and notedly elderly residents. g. The City shall ensure that all housing assistance available, be it state or federal, bemade available and accessible to community residents. h. The City Newsletter, as well as local news media, may be utilized as a vehicle for informing residents of housing program availability. 53 i. Information 9 reardin housingprograms shall be made available 9 through the City Administrative Offices. j . Quantitative goals for the provision of low and moderate income housing and for housing rehabilitation shall be established and reevaluated on an annual basis. Goal determination shall be based in part upon the avail- ability vail- ability of programs to meet stated goals. k. Programs available through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority will be utilized when they can assist the City in meeting its particular low and moderate income housing goals, giving due consideration to existing housing. I . Administrative costs of housing programs shall be minimized through the utilization, where feasible, of non-City staff (i .e ., state and regional agency staff, existing private institution staff, etc.). Goal 4: Encourage a creative approach to the use of land and related residential development. 1111 Policies: a. Encourage design and planning innovations in both housing and land development. b. Transitional zones shall buffer distinctly differing densities of housing. c. Consider innovation in subdivision design and housing development. d. Residential neighborhoods should be planned and developed as units with related, but limited supportive service and commercial activities. e. Access to major streets will be encouraged on the periphery of residential neighborhoods. f. All new housing, including rental housing, shall adhere to the highest possible standards of planning, design and construction. g. All types of housing will beconsidered provided each is properly located according to the Comprehensive Plan and the site plans and structural quality are in accordance with the applicable City Codes. Goal 5: Maintain planning districts within the community based upon homogeneous or compatible land use characteristics and/or division by physical barriers. • Policies: a. Plan and develop residential neighborhoods according to determined pg/development lannin do ment district boundaries. P Goal 6: Protect residential land uses which may be significantly impacted by nois in the vicinity of the Anoka County Airport. Policies: a. Develop close and continuing liaison with the Metropolitan Airports Commission in the planning process for the Anoka County Airport. COMMERCIAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1 : Commercial development shall be considered in order to provide a broad tax and an expanded employment base within Mounds View. Policies: a. Continue to maintain and expand the City's commercial tax base to assist in paying for needed services and in reducing tax impact on housing costs. b . Cooperate with commercial developers to insure that commercial development is a communityassestand meets the standards established by the City. c . Identify commercial activities complementary to existing activities and promote and facilitate the development of such commercial activities within Mounds View. Goal 2: Provide safe, convenient, attractive, and accessible commercial develop ment within Mounds View. Policies: a. Develop commercial and service centers as cohesive, highly inter- related units with adequate off-street parking. b . Commercial development shall be based upon the concept of a compact, integrated business center developed according to a specific site plan. c. Insure that all service and commercial uses are adequately and appropriate landscaped according to zoning requirements as may be amended . d . Insure that all service and commercial uses are adequately screened and buffered from any adjacent residential developments. e. Buffers such as screen plantings, fences, and public and semi-public use areas will be provided to eliminate conflicts between commercial activitit and adjacent residential development. f. The location of commercial uses shall take into consideration the neighbor • hood, land use, and circulation pattern. g. Access to all major commercial centers will be designed to faci l i to traffic flow along major channels of movement. 60 h. Support pedestrian and transit access to major service and com- mercial centers . i . Safe and convenient pedestrian movements shall be provided within major service and commercial centers. j . When possible or when opportunities arise, provide for major streets to service and commercial districts at the periphery of the districts. k. The City shall cooperate with existing and potential commercial developers in creating site plans with emphasis on efficient access and egress, parking areas, landscaping and adherence to an archi- tectural theme . I . Enact and uniformly enforce a commercial/industrial maintenance code to help insure that commercial and industrial structures represent community attributes on an on-going basis. m. Commercial development shall be prohibited on wetlands, shorelands, flood plains, and other natural features that perform important public protection functions in their natural state. Goal 3: Major retail sales and services will be developed in planned and concentrated centers. Policies: a. Commercial development must adequately provide for excess storm water. b. No area shall be rezoned to commercial use unless it is shown to be properly located in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. c. Land which is adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall not automatically be considered best suited for commercial use. • d . Major commercial activity shall be concentrated within the City Center. Goal 4: The development of small neighborhood convenience stores will be limited to locations that will best serve residential areas without impairing residential development. Policies: a. Excellence of design and compatibility with the surrounding neighbor- hoods shall be encouraged in the development of neighborhood commercial facilities. b. Promote joint utilization of parking and other related supportive sersices in service and commercial districts. c. Residential neighborhoods shall have easy access to related but limited supportive service and commercial facilities, where feasible . INDUSTRIAL GOALS AND POLICIES • Goal 1: Industrial development shall be considered in order to provide a broad tax and an expanded employment base within Mounds View. Policies: a . Continue to maintain and expand the City's industrial and commercial tax base. b . Cooperate with industrial developers to insure that industrial develop- ment is a community asset and meets the standards established by the City. c . Investigate alternative fiscal incentives to attract new desired types of industries to Mounds View. d . Identify industrial activities complementary to existing activities and promote and facilitate the development of such industries in Mounds View. Goal 2: Ensure that industrial development is compatible with adjacent land uses and is accommodated without destroying desirable environment features and natural ameniti Policies: a. Industrial development must adequately provide for excess storm water. b. Introduce buffering to better protect adjacent residential neighborhoods. c. Performance standards and uses by type of industrial proposal will be utilized to judge these proposals. d. Give due consideration to all potential physical implications and services and facility demands (i .e., traffic generation, sewer and water demands, etc.) of any proposed industrial development. e. Industrial uses shall be consolidated in compact and functional districts. Where feasible, develop industrial parks. f. Industrial uses shall be located within easy access of major streets or arterials in order that industrial oriented traffic penetrate local streets as lime as possioie. • g. Industrial development shall be prohibited on wetlands, flood plains, shoreland, and other natural features that perform important public protection functions in their natural state. 11111 62 COMMERCIAL USES To date, Mounds View has experienced only a limited amount of commercial development. In order that a stable and functional pattern of commercial activities can be developed for the community, a hierarchy must be established relative to commercial uses. The lowest intensity commercial activityis seen as the neighborhood commercial use . These types of uses are intended to serve the daily, convenience shopping needs of individual neighborhoods. In order that they not disrupt these neighborhoods, they should be located only on the periphery of neighborhoods along collector or arterial streets. Moreover, they should be carefully buffered from adjacent residential development to protect such development from any adverse environmental effects. Neighborhood commercial use proposals should be examined with extreme care to insure that their service to the community far outweighs their inherent disruptive aspects to a neighborhood. The next order of commercial activity is the City Center. As set forth in the Concept Plan, it is proposed that this Center act.as the central, unifying focal point for the community. The two most important components of the City Center presently are the Mounds View Civic Center and the Mounds View Square Shopping Center. In addition to these two components, it is proposed that a mix of additional commercial and residential development of various densities be introduced in the undeveloped core area of the City presently zoned industrial . In order to achieve a desirable mix of • activity as well as take maximum advantage of the site attributes, it is recommended that development of this area be done omra planned unit basis. As mentioned previously, Mounds View has received development proposals which provide for integrated mixed use development, consistent with the City's policies. In terms of total functioning, the commercial and service (including the Civic Center) activities of the City Center should be surrounded by and supported by low, medium and high density housing. Within the Center, pedestrian circulation needs should receive the highest priority. In this regard, the economic feasibility of a grade- separated pedestrian crossing of Highway 10 should be investigated in order to properly integrate all the elements of the Center. Vehicular circulation on the other hand, should be facilitated by means of a ring road which penetrates the Center at the periphery. Off-street parking should be located within easy access of this ring road. Although open spaces will become a part of the overall Center development scheme by utilizing the PUD approach, Silverview Park and City Hall should be developed as the major open space elements related to the Center. Again, the details of this element will be more fully discussed in the Community Facilities Plan. S The final category of commercial activity is the highway commercial use which is primarily oriented to the auto user. Examples of this type of use include restaura auto accessory stores and commercial recreational uses. It is recommended that this type of one stop, high traffic generating activity be located in the commercial qua- drants directly northwest of the Highway 10/Interstate 35W interchange, along Highway 10. In order to facilitate safer and more convenient vehicular circulation, which conflicts as little as possible with through traffic, it is recommended that a ring road likewise be established in this area. INDUSTRIAL USES At the present time, only a minor amount of industrial activity exists within Mounds View. The community has, however, adopted the goal of maintaining a reserve of industrial zoned land. Of the lands currently zoned for industrial use, it has been recommended above that the core area of the community be rezoned to accommodate a mix of commercial and residential development. Existing site conditions, including vegetative cover and drainage patterns as well as the existing adjacent residential development limit the industrial development potential of this area. Although the area north of new Highway 10 presents similar site problems, it is recommended that this area be maintained under its present industrial zoning. However, any develop- ment which may take place in this area should protect the natural amenities of the site and conform to established environmental standards. The only existing industri reserve where industrial development has actually occurred, the far southeastern corner of the community, is likewise recommended to be maintained according to its present status. Recognizing that residential development in the form of a mobile home park has occurred north of the industrial parcel and is likely to remain in the near future, it is furthermore recommended that any subsequent industrial development be adequately buffered and screened from this residential development. Moreover, access to industrial uses should not penetrate the residential area. In order to achieve the community goal of balancing the potential reduction of in- dustrial zoned land in the central core of the community, it is proposed that industrial land be reserved adjacent to the secondary commercial focus which lies north and south of Highway 10 and directly west of Interstate 35W. Industrial uses in this area should be limited to a less intense nature to insure compatibility with surrounding commercial and residential uses. • 72 GENERAL USES 1 . Adopt specific regulations which will protect environmentally sensitive areas within the community from encroachment by development. RESIDENTIAL USES 1 . Ensure the maintenance of a high quality environment for single family resi- dential neighborhoods by encouraging medium density residential housing to provide a transition between these neighborhoods and existing and potential high density apartment type development. 2 . Where possible, encourage transitional density residential housing under the Planned Unit Development (PUD) provisions in the Zoning Ordinance . 3 . Limit additional high density residential development in areas other than the City Center. 4. Undertake all new larger scale residential developments on a planned unit basis. 5. Provide updated housing program availability information to the residents of the community through the City Newsletter, other local news media and the City Administrative offices. 6. Establish a housing maintenance program to ensure the preservation of a quality residential environment. 7. Continue to participate in Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority to facilitate and direct redevelopment. Investigate the feasibility of establishing a Scattered Site Redevelopment Program. 8 . Strictly enforce development standards for all use types to ensure that a quality environment is created in each planning and development district. 9. Work as closely as possible with the MAC in development of an Operations Plan which will minimize noise impact upon the City. COMMERCIAL USES • 1 . Establish a City Center which incorporates a mix of commercial , public, medium and high density residential and open space uses to serve as the central identifying focal point for the community. • 2. Concentrate highway oriented commercial activity in the quadrants directly west of the Highway 10/Interstate 35W interchange . 3. Strictly enforce development standards, require detailed site plans and enforce a commercial maintenance code for all commercial development . 4. Restrict neighborhood commercial development to areas designated as such in the Land Use Plan. 5. Regulate commercial development, where applicable, by the PUD provisions in the zoning ordinance. INDUSTRIAL USES 1 . Maintain the undeveloped land north of new Highway 10 as an industrial reserve. Ensure that any development which does occur respects the natural amenities of the site and conforms to environmental standards established by the City. 2 . Maintain the far southeastern section of the community currently zoned industrial as an industrial reserve. 3 . Regulate industrial development, where applicable, by the PUD provisions • in the zoning ordinance. • 80 1111 AREAS OF MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 1 . Develop ring roads to serve the City Center and the highway oriented commercial district northwest of the Highway 10/Interstate 35W inter- change according to the following criteria: a. Intersection points with Highway 10 should occur to the extent possible at signalized intersections . b . Off-street parking should be easily accessible from the ring road . c . Parking should be prohibited along the ring roads. d . Access to the ring roads should be limited to selected major points. e . The alignment of the ring road should be determined in conjunction with an overall development plan-for each district involved. PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE 1 . Consider pedestrian/bicycle corridors along major elements of the transportation system and throughout the more densely populated portions of the community. City Center, place the highest priorityon pedestrian circulation 2 . Within the C, y9 needs. 3 . Make provisions for safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings at major intersections . 4. Where deemed necessary to this City's trail system, require developers to install links in new subdivisions. MASS TRANSIT 1 . Establish a more concentrated demand for transit service through the develop- ment of the City Center. 2. Support and encourage the implementation of a long range transit program which concentrates on providing higher levels of service to activity centers . 106 STREETS AND PARKING41110 1 . Designate streets according to the functional classifications as defined by the Metropolitan Council . These classifications are as follows: Principal Arterials Minor Arterials Collector Streets Local Streets PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS 1 . As plans for new Highway 10 are developed, work cooperatively with the Highway Department in strongly discouraging any interchange connections with Red Oak Drive to ensure that the impact on existing and future residential development in northern Mounds View is minimized. MINOR ARTERIALS 1 . Prohibit any further direct land access to properties along old Highway 10. Where available, encourage use of alternative access points rather than access from Highway 10. . 2 . Where possible, realign streets which intersect Highway 10 at other than a 90 degree angle to form 90 degree intersections with the highway. 3 . Prohibit on-street parking along Silver Lake Road. 4. Preserve right-of-way on either side of old Highway 10 for future development as a greenway buffer and pedestrian/bicycle corridor. COLLECTOR STREETS 1 . Encourage the use of collector streets for access to the arterial system and discourage the use of alternative local streets. Alternative methods of accomplishing this objective include the introduction of traffic diverters, cul-de-sating of local streets, the use of stop signs and restriction of left turn movements along selected local streets. • • S 105 district 1 • I 2kIL NIIHILLVIEW II It 11 Roao 11 1(i�" ' \_ OaxW000 DA ,— o v Z .� � 0 illitilili,- a� O J 0 3 J i : E 0 r z EQ\N crO2 COUNTY m ROAD NI O r G ___,- ,:u irs4- — --, Mixed H C H r Use -•_ ....... .,, OR : - PUD i.At ti .� Civic MD __�_ , -� .. :"1 '04- � Center BRONSON -� •--k1 - .. HMD 0 ,___ 11111 4... i .:... - - •-• .Nb.\ '- L Da -- OF Ha° CT I : : •-' ‘-, a'• - ;•-N •--7 c a it II O l I E,( 11 HC 1 ‘ss.. ,,--, proposed land use natural features* Flood plain/metro area LD Low density residential designated wetlands M D Medium density residential AM Steep slopes M D/T Medium density - trailer park M Tree massing H D High density residential *Approximate locations - subject to detailed review at time of proposed NC Neighborhood commercial development HC Highway commercial 1111 IND Industrial 1 S School C Church DISTRICT 1 District 1 , generally referred to as City Center, currently encompasses the Civic Center, the Mounds View Square Shopping Center, several isolated commercial uses, high density residential development and a vast amount of yet undeveloped land. Mounds View is somewhat unique in that approximately one-quarter of its land area remains undeveloped, a significant proportion of this land lies within the central core of the community, offering Mounds View the valuable opportunity of creating a strong, vital, identifying community focal point, which can potentially serve to integrate and better relate the two sections of the City fragmented by Highway 10. in order to serve this function, District 1 should contain a mix of commercial, public, low, medium and high density residential and open space uses. To help ensure that future development is consistent with community goals, the remaining undeveloped land should be developed on a staged,'planned unit basis. Development of the area defined by Silver Lake Road, Highway TO and County Road H-2 should respect the existing natural amenities (vegetative cover) and low land (swamp) areas. Develop- ment should also include provisions for dedication of land to a pedestrian/bicycle trail system which can tie the various elements of the Center together and provide connection to a community-wide system of trails. Vehicular circulation should be developed according to a ring road concept to keep major traffic flow on the periphery of the City Center. Access to Highway 10 should be limited and concentrated. Relative to general use patterns, commercial and medium density residential develop- ment should be located in proximity to Highway 10, with a decrease in intensity of use occurring outward from the highway toward the lower density residential neighbor- hoods to the south and west. The service station to the north of Highway 10 and east of Long Lake Road should be considered for park land to restore peripheral continuity to the present Civic Center site . The presently vacant parcel between Greenfield Avenue and Jackson Street should be developed as high density residential . As part of the development of this parcel, adequate open space and landscaping should be an integral part of the development scheme. While some commercial development can and should occur south of Highway 10, the major commercial focus should be the existing shopping center. The primary focus of public use should be the Civic Center, with a secondary focus provided by Silver View Park located south of old Highway 10, east of Silver Lake Road . The mixed PUD and medium density PUD properties are constrained with attractive natural features and access limitations to old Highway 10, yet generally undisturbed relative to existing development patterns. The PUD approach was utilized in attempt- ing to resolve land use and circulation questions. The conceptual circulation system as indicated on page 96, does provide additional access to old Highway 10, though is generally designed to funnel traffic to major streets and does not permit any direct •t 172 • DISTRICT 2 Existing development within this District includes a scattering of commercial activity, one apartment and several single family homes. As was the case in District 1 , a major portion of the land area is still undeveloped. In view of its orientation to the intersection of Highway 10 and Interstate 35W and the type of commercial activity that presently exists, it is anticipated that future commercial development along the highway in this District will be largely oriented to the auto user. In order to avoid a strip commercial pattern from developing in this area and disrupting the thoroughfare function of Highway 10, it is recommended that the District be developed as a unit and that the interior road system be designed to both facilitate convenient vehicular movement in the district and direct traffic to a new signalized intersection on Highway 10 between County Roads H and H-2 . Natural features, which add to the attractiveness of areas while constraining development patterns, are again very limited in District 2. A small area of wetland surrounded by a large tree massing exists in the far southwestern corner. Impacts in protecting these features will be minor and should only constrain circulation routings to the District's interior. Due to the physical features of the District along with its orientation to (-35 and • old Highway 10, proposed land uses can and should provide for a variety of functions . The predominant land use is anticipated to be highway commercial occurring on both sides of old Highway 10. Development options to be considered by the community include non-retail business which requires a low level highway exposure and/or light industrial of an office nature. To aide in providing a transition from this high intensity use, where the District is bounded by adjacent residential uses, medium density (western boundary) residential is recommended to buffer the lower density land use. 174 land access to Highway 10 characteristic of strip commercial . This design is in- tended to permit Highway 10 to function like a "main street" without the inherent congestion and traffic circulation conflicts. Land uses proposed for these areas include commercial adjacent to Highway 10 and county road intersections and generally low to medium density residential in the central area.. Silver View Park is the predominant land use comprising nearly 35 acres, of which 12 acres are lake. Silver View Park is proposed to be a community park, including both recreational and open space amenities. Given its size and location, this feature should aid greatly in the task of providing identity and focus to the City Center area. Finally, an area of nearly 20 acres located in the far southwestern corner of the district and cut off by Silver View Park, is proposed to be developed as single Family residential . This seems entirely appropriate in that it is adjacent to other low density neighborhoods and is entirely buffered from higher density/intensity uses by the park. Ank 111, • • • 173 dstrIct p \ ? --1 I H_2 r � l ID) NN • -.11, 77:',"• - H .26;:-.-Nia; • . • .. AVEC H ! Z HC/IND PUD o _ MD • cr ...7 r N Q CC \\N\. . la- L. AVE. � � • HC 44X,,,,c\ Creek i{ ,K.-Ilk) ItiC";:r" I TIP i! - - -- Rice a proposed land use natural features* Flood plain/metro area L D — Low density residential designated wetlands M D Medium density residential kUli Steep slopes , M D/T Medium density - trailer park Tree massing • H D High density residential *Approximate locations - subject to detailed review at time of proposed NC Neighborhood commercial development HC Highway commercial IND Industrial 411/1 S School C Church 17$ P park/public Facility • DISTRICT 6 The predominant land use within District 6 is single family housing. Other uses include a number of isolated commercial uses along Highway 10 and several public and semipublic uses, including Hillview Park located on the eastern border of the District. In keeping with the existing character of the neighborhood, it is recom- mended that the majority of the remaining undeveloped land in District 6 be developed as single family housing. Existing commercial uses should be adequately buffered from abutting residential development and continuation of the strip pattern of commercial development inhibited through the introduction of medium density residential development on the remaining open land adjacent to Highway 10. In order to minimize the conflict with through traffic along Highway 10 access to any such development should not occur directly off the highway. 110 1 P7 aistrnct b II Il II ARDAN II II SII 11 4y- II II C-- i, 11111 1 oF, w LA PORT 1_ i• a C J D ROAD LU � a • o ` O L c SPRING�� MD ci s e. 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When redevelopment opportunities become available along Highway 10, a medium density type of residential development is considered to be more appropriate than continued commercial development. The remainder of the District is predominantly single family residential and this pattern ' should be maintained. Spring Lake is the City's only natural lake which is abutted by Fridley and Spring Lake Park. Lakeside Park is jointly owned by the cities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds View and is administrated by Lakeside Park Commission. 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ZZI it 7S kil-Z ac--T-wei 1409 ANJD 2000. proposed land use natural features r .----1 Fioo, plcin/metro area L D Low density residential 1 • •I designated ..vetlands M D Medium density residential ii\li \1‘) Steep slopes C: .n M D./T Medium density - il traer park Ly- j iremassa Approximate locations - subject tr H D High density residential detaileU review at time of propose development NC Ne ighb or hood commercial HC Highway commercial 4,41 U&Y131 \11-.0177 1"A' IND Industrial IIIS School C Church P ParL:/puelic facility I 75 i Staff Memo To: Economic Development Commission Members From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Date: October 20, 1994 Agenda Item: Consideration of Resolution No. EDC94-3, Supporting (5c.) Kinder Care's request for a sign variance. Kinder Care, located on the corner of Highway 10 and Hillview Road, is currently located in a residentially zoned district. Through the retention interview, the executive director expressed the need for a sign on highway 10 but knew that signs • were prohibited in residential districts. There have been several complaints from Kinder Care's customers that the location is very difficult to find since there is a lack of adequate signage. This potentially causes a safety hazard due to the heavy traffic on Highway 10, especially during the rush hour when Kinder Care's customers are dropping off children. It was suggested to Kinder Care that they request a variance from the planning commission for a sign in this location. I have sent a letter to Kinder Care regarding the dates of submission and meetings of the planning commission. In discussion with Chairman Welsch, it was suggest that the EDC prepare a resolution in support of Kinder Care's variance to be forwarded to the planning commission once the item is place on their agenda. I have prepared a draft resolution for you review on Thursday. • MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. EDC94-3 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING KINDER CARE'S REQUEST FOR A SIGN VARIANCE WHEREAS, Kinder Care, located at 2791 Highway 10, is a Mounds View business that provides daycare service; and WHEREAS, Kinder Care expressed the need for a sign when they participated in the North Metro Business Retention and Development Program, and WHEREAS, Kinder Care is currently zoned residential which does not allow free standing signs under Municipal Code, Section 1008.08, Subdivision 2(c), and WHEREAS, it is difficult to locate Kinder Care from Highway 10, and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission understands the need for a sign variance for Kinder Care to enhance their business and alleviate a potential safety 1111 hazard, and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission's mission includes the promotion of a positive economic climate which retains and expands existing businesses. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Development Commission of the City of Mounds View supports the issuance of sign variance from the City of Mounds View for Kinder Care. Adopted this 27th day of October, 1994. ATTEST: Chair (SEAL) Economic Development Coordinator • Staff Memo To: Economic Development Commission Members From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Date: October 20, 1994 Agenda Item: Consideration of U.S. Small Business Administration, (5d.) Small Business Person of the Year. Mayor Linke received the applications for Small Business Person of the Year and suggested that the EDC nominate a candidate from Mounds View for submission. Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes the contributions that small business makes to the country. They spotlight individuals, or groups of individuals, for their vital role in building the community and economy. Applications will be submitted to the Minnesota SBA Advisory Council to award a state candidate. The state winner will then be forwarded for regional and national honors. I have enclosed the application guidelines for your review. Nominations for candidates will be requested at Thursday's meeting. We will be on a fast tract to meet the November 15, 1994 deadline for submission of applications but including a Mounds View business owner is very important. • SMALL BUSINESS WEEK AWARDS April 30 -- May 6, 199b SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR w- 1995 INTRODUCTION Each year our nation recognizes its outstanding small business • owners for their personal achievements and contributions to their communities. These entrepreneurs are recognized in each state as the Small Business Person of the Year. They are then eligible for consideration for the national Small Business Person of the Year Award and willbe invited 1-o attend Small Business Week' , activities in Washington, B.C Orri nrc` the' weer of April "?0 ' 14,7-1v- 6 , 1995.. All nominees for the Small Business Person of the Year Award muf be residents of and employed in the United States and will be subject to background checks. All applicants must comply with federal civil rights laws. Individuals who own and operate or 410 bear principal responsibility for operating a small business are eligible. Partners who jointly own and operate a small business may, be nominated as a "team" so long as the number of individuals in a single nomination does not ` exceed.,three. The U.S. Small, Business Administration size standards apply in defining a business as small (refer to size standards included in this awards package) . NOMINATIONS The nomination package must include (in the following order) : - A single cover page with: * Nominee's full name, title, business and home addresses 1 and telephone numbers. * Award Category (Small Business: Person of the Year) . * The nominator's name, title, name of business/organization and business address and telephone number. * A one-paragraph description of the nominee's business. - A completed SBA Form 898 (biographical data form) , package For !f{--Cam!! -nominations Cllt/1UjCG 1.1 ill 1..13Av LJ A + ldy +• � +•••- -- -•-� / -- form 898 must be submitted for each person. - An original black and white photo of the nominee, either 8" x 10" or 5" x 7" (xerographic copies are not acceptable) . (OVER) - A nomination letter not to exceed three pagc - A biography of the nominee, not to exceed two page; (A140 - A business profile, not. L4.) exceed 'i;Wo A `concise_ statement of the qualities and performance which merit the award for the nominee, not to exceed four pages. - A financial statement of the nominee, not to exceed twelv '_ pages, and provided on 8 1/2" x 11" paper o:,_1y. Any other support documentation deemed significant by the nominator, including news clips, letters of recommendation, etc. _ ;This support documentation must not exceed ten pages. Videos will not be considered. - Details of the nominee's qualifications according _to the following' specific selection criteria: * Staying power: A substantiated history as au established business. * Growth in number of ,employees: a benchmark to judge the impact of the' business on the job market. * Increase in sales andor unit volume an indication of continued growth. ( ) * Current, and past financial reports: Profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the last three (3) complete years substantiating the improved financial position of the business. * Innovativeness of product or service offered: Illustrations of the creativity and imagination of the nominee. * Response to adversity: Examples of problems faced in the nominee's business and themethods used tosolve them. * Evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community® oriented projects: Through the use of his/her personal time and other resources. Nominations must be typewritten on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper and on one side only. All materials must be collated and secured in a 1 1/2" binder. Please submit your package no later than November 15, 1994 to our office at the following addressr . U. S. Small Business` Administration 100 North Sixth Street 610-C' Butler° Square Minneapolis, MN 55403 Attn: Small Business Week 1995 If you have any questions concerning the nomination process or size standards, please call the Minneapolis SBA office at 612/370-2324 . 4111 SMALL BUSINESS WEER AWARDS April 30 - May 6 , 1995 ELIGIBILITY BY SIZE A business must be qualified as small under SBA size standard guidelines. Size standards differ by industry and may be measured in terms of dollars or number of employees. The following describes the broad parameters for classifying businesses as small. Wholesale The average number of employees per pay period for the preceding twelve months does not exceed__ 100 (this includes part-time and temporary employees) . Retail Average annual receipts for last three years less than $5 million. Service Average annual receipts for last three years • less than $5 million (except for real estate agents who must have average annual receipts of less than $1. 5 million for the last three years) . Construction Average annual receipts for the' last three years less than $17 . 0 million (except for dredging and surface cleanup activities which is $13 . 5 million) . Special trade construction is limited to $7 . 0 million. Manufacturing The average number of employees per pay period for the preceding twelve months does not exceed 500 (this includes part-time and temporary employees) . Farming Average annual receipts for the last three years less than $500 , 000 . 00 . PLEASE NOTE: In determining if your nomination fits our size standards, please include any foreign and/or domestic affiliates whether they are for profit or non-profit entities. If you have any questions concerning size standards, please call the Minneapolis SBA office at 612/370-2324 . U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OMB Approval No.. 3245-0125 Expiration Date: 8/31/92 CANDIDATE FOR (NATIONAUREGIONAUADVISORY COUNCIL); (SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR) 111 SOCIAL SECURITY NO. NAME: (First) (Middle/Initial) (Last) POSITION NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS OR EMPLOYER: TYPE OF BUSINESS: PHONE: INDICATE PREVIOUS OR PRESENT FINANCIAL(INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY),SURETY BONDS, OR CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANCE WITH SBA, FIVE APPROXIMATE DATES AND TYPE OF ASSISTANCE. HOME ADDRESS: (Please include post office and zip) SERVICE ON FEDERAL BOARDS, COUNCILS OR COMMISSIONS • (INDICATE PREVIOUS OR PRESENT): IF EMPLOYED BY A STATE GOVERNMENT, IS IT AN ELECTIVE POSITION? Yes No NA ARE YOU ON A FEDERAL PAYROLL? Yes No PLACE OF BIRTH: BIRTHDATE: CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: The authority to obtain this Information is contained in 5 U.S.0 301, 15 U.S C.634(b),44 U.S.0,3101 Routine uses of the information are Tn respond to a request from a member of Congress regarding information about an Advisory Council member. To disclose information about an Advisory Council member to general public. To respond to requests from the General Services Administration. Date: (Signature) (This must be signed as a condition of the appointment.) !_EASE NOTE Tne estimates ourden hours for the completion of SBA Form 898 is 8 minutes per response If you have any questions or comments • concerning this estimate or any otner aspect of this information collection please,contact William Cline.Chief Administrative Information Branch, S Small Business Adm nistrat or 1441 L St N W Washington,D C.20416 and Gary Waxman,Clearance Officer,Paperwork Reduction Project(3245-0125), Office of Manauement and Budget,Wasn ngton,D C.20503 SBA =•:SPT 1 898(S-89i PEE,SOP 90 54 3 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE Staff Memo To: Economic Development Commission Members From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Date: October 20, 1994 Agenda Item: Other Business A. Discussion of the Feasibility of a Hotel/Conference Center Development The City of Mounds View has been approached to provide assistance for a Hotel/Conference Center Development by two different property owners in Mounds View. • Clearly, as revealed through the retention program, the area lacks a quality hotel and conference center. With Mounds View's central location, a conference center and hotel could be a focal point for the entire North Metro region. B. Report on the North Metro Business Retention and Development Program To date, interviews have been completed for 79 Mounds View businesses. I will be receiving the database from Community Resource Partnership this week and will do a brief analysis for the EDC meeting next week. C. Report on the Mounds View Marketing Task Force The Marketing Task Force is scheduled to have their first meeting on October 26, 1994. The meeting is to develop a work plan and establish regular meeting dates. I will report give a verbal report at the meeting on Thursday. 4110 D. Progress Report on Highway 10 Inventory With the assistance of the housing intern, the following information has been compiled for all of the properties along Highway 10: PIN, Parcel, Address, Owner of Property, Address of Owner, Assessed Building Value, Assessed Land Value, Total Assessed Value, Total Taxes Paid 1993, Total Square Footage of Lot, Estimated Dimensions of Lot, Total Acreage, and Current Zoning. In addition, I have begun to site survey each property and have completed approximately 10 out of 65 total parcels. 110