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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2012 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012 7:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVE AUGUST 17, 2012, EDC AGENDA 4. APPROVE JULY 20, 2012, EDC MINUTES 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Review 2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Redevelopment Plan B. Review 2006 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS 7. REPORTS OF STAFF A. TCAAP Development Update B. Coventry Senior Living Update C. Housing Replacement Program List Update D. Mounds View Business News E. Available Business Sites in Mounds View F. Upcoming Events 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING – Friday, September 21, 2012 9. ADJOURNMENT Commissioners: Chair Torri Johnson, Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner- Harkonen, Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron City Staff: Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz Minutes of the Economic Development Commission City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota Regular Meeting July 20, 2012 City of Mounds View, Council Chambers 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Torri Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35am. 2. ROLL CALL Members Present: Chair Torri Johnson and Commissioners Greg Belting, Jason Helgemoe, Dan Larson, Gary Meehlhause and Jim Paron Members Absent: Vice Chair Jennifer Wagner-Harkonen Staff Present: City Administrator Jim Ericson and Economic Development Specialist Heidi Steinmetz 3. APPROVAL OF JULY 20, 2012 AGENDA Motion/Second: Commissioner Belting moved and Commissioner Larson seconded the approval of the July 20, 2012, EDC agenda, with an 8:30am meeting end time. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2012 EDC MINUTES Motion/Second: Commissioner Meehlhause moved and Commissioner Belting seconded the approval of the April 20, 2012, EDC minutes. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. EDC BUSINESS A. Discuss the Use of TIF for Mustang Drive Improvements Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz provided a summary of her staff report. Commissioner Belting mentioned that during the EDC’s tour of Bauer Welding back in July 2011, the company had mentioned that Mustang Drive was an issue for them. Commissioner Belting added that the road is dilapidated to say the least. He asked if city staff has an idea of the amount of TIF (a portion of the project cost) that might be needed to assist with this project. Ms. Steinmetz answered that city staff does not have those figures yet. Draft EDC Minutes July 20, 2012 Page 2 of 3 Chair Johnson noted that the City’s Street and Utility Improvement Program does not include this area. Commissioner Meehlhause asked city staff what the ballpark cost would be for this project. City staff answered that they do not know the total project cost, yet land acquisition for the creation of stormwater facilities could significantly increase the project cost. Commissioner Meehlhause said he would support using some TIF towards the project but not all of it. Commissioner Larson agreed. Ms. Steinmetz noted that city staff would provide the EDC with detailed project costs at a later date. Motion/Second: Chair Johnson moved and Commissioner Meehlhause seconded a recommendation to the City Council that it consider using a portion of the EDA’s unobligated TIF fund balance to assist in the cost to reconstruct Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Discuss Vision for County Road 10 Ms. Steinmetz reminded the EDC that the City Council discussed this item at the July 2, 2012, Work Session. She said the City Council asked the EDC to focus on two main issues: County Road 10 and vacant/blighted housing. Ms. Steinmetz mentioned that the vacant/blighted housing issue will be on the EDC’s next agenda. Ms. Steinmetz stated that the City Council has asked the EDC to create a short term and a long term vision for County Road 10. Chair Johnson said that she doesn’t feel that it’s the EDC’s role to create a vision for the city. She added that the EDC could continue to make recommendations as they have done in the past. She said the EDC has provided the Council with plans and priorities, the EDC has participated in studies and workshops and the EDC has visited with businesses. She said the EDC could provide the Council with overall templates and input. She reiterated that it’s the City Council role to develop a vision of their short and long term goals for County Road 10. She does not agree with hiring a visioning consultant because it would not be the best use of city funds. Commissioner Belting agreed with Chair Johnson. He said that renaming County Road 10 would be a big improvement. He added that a total reconstruction of County Road 10 would be somewhat out of the City’s control because Ramsey County owns the roadway. Commissioner Meehlhause agreed that it’s the City Council’s responsibility, with the assistance of staff, to create a vision for County Road 10. Commissioner Larson said the businesses and residents should be consulted for what they would like to see along County Road 10. He added that the city should focus on redevelopment around the two intersections on County Road 10 (County Road H and Silver Lake Road) that will be reconstructed in the next few years. Draft EDC Minutes July 20, 2012 Page 3 of 3 Chair Johnson provided the EDC with the following draft vision for County Road 10: “County Road 10 / Northtown Boulevard is a divided county road with trails that provides the ability to safely move around through the city. As the main corridor for the City of Mounds View, it contains an eclectic mix of businesses and housing that serves the residents and attracts businesses and guests to our community. This mix may include restaurants, senior housing, small retail, medium retail, services, parks, trails, government services and a library.” Commissioner Helgemoe arrived at this time (8:05am). Commissioner Belting suggested that the EDC review the 2002 County Road 10 redevelopment plan to see if there are any ideas in that plan that could still be implemented today. Commissioner Meehlhause added that the EDC should also review the 2006 Premium Stop area study. The EDC decided that they would review the two latest studies for County Road 10 (the 2002 and 2006 studies) before discussing County Road 10 again at their next meeting. 6. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Chair Johnson thanked Mike, the camera guy, for his work videotaping the EDC meetings. Today is Mike’s last date working for the City of Mounds View. Commissioner Meehlhause updated the EDC that the Thrifty Car Rental building is still for sale and that a non-profit dentist will be purchasing the former “Let’s Get Graphic” building. Chair Johnson commented that she attended the Allina Medical Transportation open house and that it was a nice event. 7. REPORTS OF STAFF City staff provided updates on the following items: May 9th Mounds View Business Council meeting, TCAAP, Mounds View business news, available business Sites in Mounds View, upcoming events and the City’s new eFeedback tool called “My Mounds View”. 8. NEXT REGULAR EDC MEETING The next regular EDC meeting was scheduled for Friday, August 17, 2012, at 7:30am. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the July 20, 2012, meeting adjourned at 8:31am. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item #: 5A & B Meeting Date: August 17, 2012 Type of Business: EDC Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Economic Development Commission From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist Item Title/Subject: ● Review 2002 County Road 10 Redevelopment & Redevelopment Plan ● Review 2006 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study Background At the July 2, 2012, City Council Work Session, the City Council directed the EDC to create short and long term visions for County Road 10. The EDC discussed this at their July 20, 2012, meeting and determined that the EDC’s role is to provide input to the City Council but not to create the vision for County Road 10. Discussion At the July 20, 2012, EDC meeting, the EDC asked to review the two most recent redevelopment plans/studies for County Road 10, which are the following:  Highway 10 Reconstruction and Revitalization Plan – August 2002  Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study – December 2006 The City has implemented a large component of the 2002 plan, which was the County Road 10 trail way system, including lighting and benches. Hard copies of the 2002 plan were delivered to the EDC earlier this week. Digital copies of the 2006 study are attached. Recommendation Staff recommends that the EDC review the 2002 plan and the 2006 study and provide a recommendation to the City Council about the process of creating a vision for County Road 10. Respectfully Submitted, Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist 1 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View City of Mounds View December 2006 Prepared for: City of Mounds View Community Development Authority Prepared by: DSU/ Bonestroo Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study with Market Research Attachment Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 2 City of Mounds View INTRODUCTION This technical memorandum signals the completion of the research and analysis and redevelopment concept development stages of the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area project. The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize and document the process that has been completed to date. The document begins with a Background section that provides basic information about the project site. This section includes information about both the physical characteristics of the site and its surroundings, and information regarding its comprehensive plan and zoning designation. Also included in the report are: • Description of the physical redevelopment of the Premium Stop Area. • Summary of goals and objectives. 3 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View BACKGROUND Study Area The Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is a series of parcels combined to create a 12.3 acre project area located along County Road 10 in the City of Mounds View. This project area is generally bordered on the northeast by County Road 10, the south west by a combination by O’Connell Drive, the west by Edgewood Drive, and the south by Woodale Drive. The site is surrounded by single family residential neighborhoods on the southwest and by commercial development along County Road 10. The site currently contains a variety of commercial and residential uses including the two restaurants, a car wash and single family homes. Along County Road 10, the City is currently engaged in a trail improvement project which will have some impact on the proposed Premium Stop Redevelopment Area. Some of the improvements proposed along County Road 10 include; a new 10’ multi-use trail, seating areas, bicycle racks, wayfinding signs and markers, landscaping, stormwater management areas and City monumentation. Existing Site Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 4 City of Mounds View SUMMARY OF SITE ANALYSIS Site Zoning and Data The current 12.3 acre Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is guided as business and zoned as B-3 – Highway Business according to the City of Mounds View’s Zoning ordinance. The site is divided into four distinct areas: a) The upper portion of the site at the intersection of County Road H2 and County Road 10 with existing commercial uses, including the City owned and recently removed Premium Stop Gas Station; b) The middle portion located along County Road 10 with the Car wash and vacent parcel; c) And the lower portion of the site along County Road 10 with existing single family homes and numerous existing trees. d) The City currently owns the former Premium Stop Gas station site which is 1.159 acres and has approximately 518 lin. feet of frontage along County Road 10. Enlargement of EDA owned parcel Existing Site Zoning 5 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Development Pattern Conventional Suburban Development Pattern Very much like residential areas within close proximity to this site, the development pattern of the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is consistent with suburban trends. As with most suburban commercial areas, the existing site is characterized by widely spaced buildings set back and isolated from the street in order to accommodate highly visible parking lots. Since land uses are compartmentalized, residents are forced to make most trips by car. As a result, streets and signs have been designed to accommodate the automobile, creating a cluttered environment lacking a distinct sense of place that is not very pedestrian friendly. The ultimate challenge for a suburban environment is to balance the functional needs of vehicles with those of pedestrians, to create a sense of personal safety and comfort while also nurturing a memorable image. The challenge for this particular site also involves defining a focus to the area, reducing clutter, and fostering a sense of community pride. Traditional Community Development Pattern Older, more traditional development patterns include more closely spaced buildings that collectively shape the street corridors and create a more compact, pedestrian-friendly environment. This is the basic development pattern that the City of Mounds View desires for this project which has been articulated as a redevelopment goal. Existing Site Development Pattern Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 6 City of Mounds View Site Ownership The 12.3 acre Premium Stop Redevelopment Area currently has twelve different property owners, including the City of Mounds View Economic Development Authority which owns approximately 1.16 acres of land within the site at the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road H2. The significant number of different property owners has created a non-unified site and has directly resulted in the existing uncoordinated conventional development pattern. In addition, the ownership patterns contribute to the challenge of redeveloping the site. A more unified ownership of the site would contribute to improving site access and circulation as well as creating a more compatible and cohesive development pattern for the redevelopment of the site. Existing Site Uses Existing Site Ownership 7 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Site Access and Circulation The Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is located along County Road 10, which is the main northwest to southeast vehicular corridor in the City of Mounds View. Each of the individual properties along County Road 10 has a private driveway creating potential pedestrian/ vehicular conflicts. Current access into the project area is limited to right-in and right-out only. Full access to the redevelopment site occurs at the intersection of Edgewood Drive and County Road H2. Future access to the redevelopment project site will be as limited as currently exists with the opportunity to consolidate driveways and remove some altogether. The internal circulation on the redevelopment project site is defined by a series of residential streets with limited pedestrain sidewalks. The existing bicycle and pedestrian network adjacent to the redevelopment site will be enhanced with the creation of a multi-use trails along the entire lenght of County Road 10 within the City limits. The City has expressed a desire to enhance the pedestrian connection between the redevelopment project site and the adjacent single family residential neighborhoods to County Road 10. Existing Site Access and Circulation Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 8 City of Mounds View Goal #4 Use the urban design elements to create a streetscape system that emphasizes a sense of human scale and balance between pedestrian and automobile space along County Road 10 and within the development. Enhance pedestrian connections from the redevelopment site to the County Road 10 corridor and to adjacent residential neighborhoods. Goal #5 Require new development to provide adequate and appropriately screened off-street parking. Redevelopment Master Plan The Premium Stop Redevelopment Area plan envisions the creation of a compact, walkable commercial node with a mix of retail, office and housing. The development will connect to community amenities along County Road 10 as well as existing adjacent neighborhoods, local parks and new multi-use trail, neighborhood schools in the City, all while providing a pedestrian friendly environment. The master plan proposes a development that will be tied together by a new multi-use trail along County Road 10 as well as a series of new pedestrian connections providing access to the redevelopment site and creating a backbone for internal circulation. The proposed commercial properties that front County Road 10 will define the edge of the corridor and provide necessary services to the neighborhood and community as a whole. The commercial uses will be backed by a series of shared surface parking lots that will serve as parking for the commercial and office uses, as well as provide overflow public parking during events and weekends. The proposed housing within the redevelopment project site will include housing that blends with the traditional surrounding neighborhoods providing affordable options for current residents and free up housing for new residents. As a direct result of conversations with City staff, a set of draft goals was created for the Premium Stop Gas Station Area Redevelopment Plana and are listed below: Goal #1 Achieve an appropriate development project that includes business, residential and mixed uses along County Road 10. The business/ commercial uses should frame the intersections and buffer the residential uses from the impacts of County Road 10. The development should also be based on real market conditions and achievable market strategies. Goal #2 Require the development to reflect and reinforce the positive and strong architectural elements that represent the desired character and image of the community. The development should also be designed in a manner to be compatible with adjacent developments. Goal #3 Extend the urban design elements and amenities found along the proposed County Road 10 multi-use trail, demonstrating consistency and compatibility with the existing improvements found along the County Road 10 corridor and visually connecting the site to its surroundings. 9 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept A Short Term Short-Term: • Commercial infill – 1 commercial space with a total of 5,000sf located on the old Premium Stop Gas Station site – Building one story in height – Potential drive-thru opportunity – Front yard outdoor dining spaces – Potential users - Office for local services with good visibility to County Road 10 • New shared parking lot – 26 shared parking stalls located behind the buildings that front County Road 10 – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking • Existing Japanese restaurant to remain (however, facade improvements are recommended) – Parking to be reconfigured to create shared parking opportunities – Access maintained from Greenfield Avenue • Streetscape improvements • Maintain single access drive located along County Road 10 (right-in and right-out only) • Shared parking lot located on site • Pedestrian connection from single family neighborhood to County Road 10 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 10 City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept B Short Term Short-Term: • New Mixed-Use infill - Commercial and Office – Add 1 commercial space with a total of 10,000sf at the corner of County Road 10 and County Road H2 – Building two story in height – Front yard outdoor dining spaces – Requires the cooperation and easements with adjacent Japanese restaurant • New shared parking lot – 86 shared parking stalls located behind the buildings that front County Road 10 – Reconfigured parking lot with two driveway access to Greenfield Ave – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking • Existing Japanese restaurant to remain (however, facade improvements are recommended) – Parking to be reconfigured to create shared parking opportunities – Access maintained from Greenfield Avenue through shared parking • Streetscape improvements • New access drive located along County Road 10 (right-in and right-out only) • Shared parking lot located on site • Pedestrian connection from single family neighborhood to County Road 10 11 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept C - 1 Mid Term Mid -Term: • Expand Commercial infill – Expand current commercial infill along County Road 10 to 8,000sf – Building remains 1 story in height – Relocate Japanese Restaurant into this expanded building space – 84 shared parking stalls located behind the buildings that front County Road 10 – Reconfigured parking lot with two driveway access to Greenfield Ave – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking – Requires redevelopment of the Sports Bar site • New Senior Condo infill – 40 total units – Building three stories in height – Underground parking – Parking to be reconfigured to create shared parking opportunities – Access maintained from Greenfield Avenue • New Townhome infill – 13 total units – Building two stories in height, with rear garage entries • Streetscape improvements • Public park with connections to residential neighborhoods and County Road 10 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 12 City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept C - 2 Mid Term Mid -Term: • New Commercial infill – 5,000 total sf – Building one story in height – Parking to be reconfigured to create shared parking opportunities – Access maintained to County Road 10 – Requires the redevelopment of the Sports Bar, Japanese Restaurant and Car Wash sites. • New shared parking lot – 40 shared parking stalls located behind the building that front County Road 10 – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking • Streetscape improvements • Pedestrian connection from single family neighborhood to County Road 10 13 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Long -Term: • New Mixed-Use infill - Commercial and Office – Add 1 commercial space with a total of 10,000sf – Building two story in height – Reconfigured parking lot with 93 shared parking stalls – Staged redevelopment of remaining parcels along County Road 10 • New Condo/ Apartment infill – 60 total units – Building three stories in height – Underground parking with 41 surface parking stalls – Access to Woodale Drive • New Townhome infill – 20 total units – Building two stories in height, with rear garage entries • Streetscape improvements Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept D - 1 Long Term Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 14 City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept D - 2 Long Term Long -Term: • New Corporate Office infill – 60,000 sf in two buildings – Buildings each 2 stories in height – 190 parking stalls located behind the buildings that front County Road 10 – Driveway access to Woodale Drive – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking • Streetscape improvements • Pedestrian connections through campus from single family neighborhood to County Road 10 • On-site stormwater management • Maintain existing trees 15 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Concept E Long Term Alternative Long -Term: • New Mixed Use infill – 5 New buildings (Both Mixed-Use and Residential) – Buildings each 2 stories in height – All buildings would require underground parking – 200 total parking stalls located behind the buildings that front County Road 10 – Requires closure of Greenfield Ave at County Road H2 – Requires extension of O’ Connell Drive to Edgewood Drive – Greenfield Ave would terminate at O’ Connell Drive and pedestrian promenade would connect out to intersection of County Roads 10 and H2. – New road connection Jeffery Drive to County Road 10 – 24 total infill Townhomes shown – Landscaped islands and parking lot edges to screen the parking • Streetscape improvements • Pedestrian connections through project site from single family neighborhood to County Road 10 • On-site stormwater management • Maintain existing trees Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 16 City of Mounds View Commercial Development The desired outcome for the commercial development on the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is to maintain and improve the commercial area as a vital retail and service location along County Road 10. The main objectives for the commercial development are as follows: 1. Identify and recruit business types that will be successful in this location and support land use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. This may require authorization of some Redevelopment Project Staging The redevelopment master plan for the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area has been designed in a way to be phased in over time as parcels located in the redevelopment site become available. The master plan has been defined as short-, mid- and long-term redevelopment potential, which will allow the plan to be flexible and redevelopment to occur regardless of which parcels become available for development. In addition, the master plan will allow for existing buildings to remain as part of the overall redevelopment of the Premium Stop Redevelopment site as long as these buildings were altered in their location and their exterior appearance to be in keeping with the site plan and design guidelines articulated in the master plan. Implementation Strategy: Planned Unit Development Overlay District To accomplish the goals of the Premium Stop Redevelopment Study, the city will consider an overlay zoning district that would provide standards and procedures beyond what is contained in the zoning ordinance for the underlying districts along the Highway 10 corridor. This Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to be developed in detail by city staff and consultants in conjunction with the Planning Commission and City Council, could include the following: 1) All projects on property within a certain defined area along the corridor - perhaps 300 feet from the right- of-way, or another distance to be determined - would be approved only upon application for a planned unit development (PUD) in accordance with the standards for PUDs in the Mounds View zoning code, the additional standards of the overlay district, and the goals of the corridor study. 2) The uses allowed within the overlay will include all permitted, conditional, and accessory uses in the underlying district, plus other uses integrated into the project, upon a finding by the City Council that such uses within the overall project further the goals of the corridor study. Specifically, mixed use projects, integrating retail, office, and residential uses both horizontally and vertically will be encouraged. 3) Site planning standards within the overlay district will include requirements for building placement close to the street, parking to the side and rear, maintenance of a street edge by means of a fence, railing, or hedge, and screening of loading areas and trash receptacles from view of public streets, the front yard of neighboring properties, and adjacent residential areas. Setbacks within the overlay district will be modified from the standards in the underlying district to encourage this building placement through the use of build-to lines, reduced or zero side setbacks where appropriate, and other considerations to implement the overall intent of the corridor study. 4) Architectural standards within the overlay district will be more rigorous than in the underlying district, including increased use of durable building materials such as brick, stone, and glass, and reduced use or prohibition of wood, sheet metal, and plain concrete block 17 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Architectural and Site Design Guidelines Site architecture has the most significant impact on site character. Buildings define edges and spaces, establish a level of quality, and serve as inherent destinations for pedestrians moving adjacent to and through the site. They must therefore be well designed, relate to surrounding uses and utilize high quality materials. The Premium Stop Redevelopment Area will benefit from architecture that is consistent in quality and relates to adjacent buildings throughout the County Road 10 corridor. The proposed new buildings will be located along County Road 10 and should employ high quality materials such as stone, brick, and masonry with metal, can- vas and stone accents. Basic Architectural Principles and Overall Site Character: • Define spaces with buildings, not with parking lots. • Create a “Downtown” character on the site that will reinforce a pedestrian friendly environment through the site location of buildings close to the property lines, use of high quality building materials and building façade articulation. • Create building facades and entrances that are interesting and inviting. • Accomplish a level of consistency between commercial, office and residential buildings through similar detailing, materials, other building materials and context. flexibility from the current zoning standards related to setbacks, density, parking, open space and building height. 2. Strive to retain existing local businesses when possible, or to relocate them into places that will allow them to continue to contribute to the prosperity of the community. Identify and support the location of businesses that will contribute to the drawing power of the redevelopment site. 3. Implement strategies to reduce parking requirements, including reduced parking ratios, creation of private/ public shared parking, and trails/sidewalks. Residential Development The desired outcome for the residential development within the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is to provide the City of Mounds View a series of new housing options that currently do not exist within the community that relate in character and scale to the adjacent neighborhoods. The main objectives for the residential development are as follows: 1. Provide additional housing alternatives in close proximity to the County Road 10 that will fill a need in the current housing market. 2. Successfully integrate the new housing into the surrounding older established neighborhoods. 3. Require high quality community design and construction standards. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 18 City of Mounds View Commercial Buildings The new commercial buildings proposed on the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area site should be designed to be consistent in character with adjacent uses. Design elements of the buildings should include: • Create dual (front and rear) building facades and well defined entrances that are interesting and inviting, allowing people to access the businesses from the street or parking lot. Utilize covered entrances and window canopies to reinforce a pedestrian scale. • Columnar forms at key building corners. • Variety in building planes both vertically and horizontally. • Utilize high quality materials, including stone, brick, decorative masonry units, prudent use of EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems), and a variety of ornamental metals. • Commercial buildings should maximize frontage along County Road 10 and should be 1 to 2 stories tall to create a desired character along County Road 10 and to frame the site. • Setbacks for the commercial buildings should be 5’ to 10’ max. for buildings without outdoor dining components and 15’ to 20’ max. for buildings with a outdoor dining component. Existing commercial buildings that may remain within the redevelopment project area must be compatible with the master plan for the overall site. This will require existing buildings to undergo exterior architectural renovations that would result in an exterior image consistent with newly constructed commercial buildings in the area. The architectural elements described for new commercial buildings should be used as a guide to retrofitting existing buildings. 19 Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study City of Mounds View Residential Buildings The new residential buildings on the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area site should be designed to communicate a high quality living experience for all income levels and be consistent in character with single family uses. The design should include visual interest throughout, with special attention paid to street and sidewalk frontages. Design elements of the buildings should include: • Well defined entrances with creative use of colorful materials and texture. • Unique detailing that reinforces the character and image of adjacent neighborhoods. • Buildings should utilize compatible high quality materials and design that relates to and reinforces the character of adjacent neighborhoods. These materials should include stone, brick, decorative masonry units, and a variety of ornamental metals. • Setbacks for the residential buildings should be 15’ to 20’ minimum from public sidewalk. Building heights should be no more than two stories. Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study 20 City of Mounds View Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Integral to the function of the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area is the creation of an integrated system of pedestrian linkages. All streets in the site will accommodate pedestrian movement either with sidewalks or trails. In addition, pedestrian connections to adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas will be enhanced with decorative crosswalk treatments, signs, and landscape improvements. In addition to the improved pedestrian connections, a new multi-use trail adjacent to the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area has been proposed within the public R.O.W. (right of way) of County Road 10.