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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-2019 PC PacketMOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 4, 2019 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. (none) 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1107-19, Recommending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be Submitted to the Metropolitan Council for Review B. Resolution 1108-19, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 970, Amending Title 1100, Chapter 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1112, 113, 1123, and 1125 of the Mounds View City Code Relating to Zoning 6. Other Planning Activity A. Resolution 1109-19, Recommending Appointments to the Mounds View Planning Commission B. Resolution 1110-19, Adopting the 2020 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity B. Staff Updates C. Council Updates D. Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Approval of Minutes: A. September 4, 2019 9. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 B. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10.Meeting Conclusion MOUNDS VIEW City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: 05A Meeting Date: Dec 4, 2019 Type of Business: Planning Cases To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1107-19, Recommending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be Submitted to the Metropolitan Council for Review Introduction The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year guide for land use and related topics. The Plan includes a Future Land Use Map, and Goals & Policies related to numerous topics. These Goals & Policies are used as "Findings of Facts" when justifying approval of land use applications such as plats, rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, etc. Additionally, the City's Plan is to be consistent with the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Thrive MSP regional plan. Discussion The City Council appointed a Taskforce to guide the plan update process, culminating in a joint workshop with the City Council and all advisory commissions on April 23, 2019. The Council reviewed the Draft Plan on May 13th, directing Staff to forward it to adjacent cities and agencies for a mandatory six month review process, expiring on November 21st. Since that time, Stantec (consultant) has updated the Draft Plan based on comments submitted, and in anticipation of comments expected by the Metropolitan Council. Edits made to the Draft Plan since May, are noted/highlighted. It is expected that the Metropolitan Council will review and return the Draft Plan to the City with comments, for revisions. Once revised, it will be re -reviewed, and if accepted, the City Council will be directed to adopt the Plan. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: • Fiscal Stability. • Maintain good infrastructure in such a way that is walkable, attractive, safe, and affordable. • A progressive City that is welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages & cultures, who seek progress through partnerships, and a place where residents can work, live, and play safely and show pride in the community. • Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View. Financial Impact: The Comprehensive Plan update is funded through 2019. It is anticipated that unbudgeted expenses will occur in 2020 in response to the Metropolitan Council's review. Item 05A Page 2 Recommendation The Planning Commission is requested to review the Draft Plan, and to recommend that the City Council submit it to the Metropolitan Council for its review (by December 31, 2019). The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 9t" Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director Attachments 1. Resolution 1107-19 2. Stantec comments, & city/agency comments 3. Draft Comprehensive Plan MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1107-19 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR REVIEW WHEREAS, MN Statute §462.357, Subd 2 authorizes municipalities to adopt a land use plan (Comprehensive Plan) containing objectives, policies, standards, and programs to guide public and private land use, development, redevelopment and preservation for all lands and waters within the City's jurisdiction, as described in MN Statute §473.859; and, WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Mounds View in 1959 (Mounds View Municipal Code, Title 400, Section 401.09); and, WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan shall be updated and reviewed by the Metropolitan Council every ten years as required under MN Statute §473.864, Subd 2, with the current update to be submitted for review by December 31, 2018; and, WHEREAS, the City requested an extension (Resolution 8942), and the Metropolitan Council approved an extension through December 31, 2019; and, WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council provided the City with a "Checklist of Minimum Requirements for Mounds View", including required information to be displayed through maps and tables. This checklist was used by the City as an outline for the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, The City Council appointed a nine -member Taskforce consisting of representatives from; the City Council (1); Planning Commission (2), Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Commission (2); Economic Development Commission (2); and at -large residents (2); and, WHEREAS, the Taskforce met between January, 2018 and April 2019, to review and discuss the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan, and make recommendations. These meetings were open to the public and noticed; and, WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan was submitted to adjacent communities and agencies for a required six-month review and comment period; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan on December 4, 2019; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is to conduct a duly noticed Public Hearing on December 9, 2019 to consider the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan, and to direct the City Administrator to forward the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for its review; and, Resolution 1107-19 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby amends the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, consistent with the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Title 400, Section 401.09 (Comprehensive Plan Adopted). Adopted this 4th day of December, 2019 ATTEST: (seal) Gary Stevenson, Chair Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Jon Sevald From: Polacek, Joe <Joe.Polacek@stantec.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 10:25 AM To: Jon Sevald Cc: Walburg, Lauren; Elliott, Beth Subject: Comp Plan updates Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Categories: Follow up Flagged Red Category This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jon, We've gone though and made the pertinent updates to the comp plan. Lauren (who I don't know if you've met yet) made all additions that had a clear place in the plan, or clearly aligned with another section. We skipped some requests from the DNR if there wasn't a clear place, but if it turns out those items should be included, we can spend a little time as next - steps to figure out how to do so. Lauren also added some housing information that we now know the Met Council will want included. The ubdated chapters can be accessed here: https:/lstantec- mv.sharepoint.com/:f:/p/ioe polacek/EoP Ab4g54hNje39cHDsluwBxgzirvWkxKMG811 FW09rKq?e=PiwnCK Let me know if there's anything additional that should be included before you print today — we'll be here until end of day. Laurens full comments are listed below. Thank you, Fridley comments • Label Mounds View Blvd on map Labeled Mounds View Boulevard on every map in LU chapter. • Fix typos on 7.2-7.3 Done Rice Creek WD comments • Revise goal 6 on page 4-2 to "Maintain, repair, and improve the City's stormwater system infrastructure as necessary" Revised goal and made a note in document. • Attach CIP and reference projects consistently. Note: comply with WD and DNR before proceeding with sediment removal Added note about needing to work with WD and DNR for sediment removal from pond. • Revise LSWMP with comments received May 2019 Dan Edgerton has said this is in process. Need to make sure that LSWMP is included as appendix when we submit. Edits to the LSWMP should not involve any text changes to the Comp Plan. • Fix typos 1.1 (compressive to comprehensive), 1.4 (residual to residential), fix "Error! Reference not found", 4.2 (to Mounds View), 4.5 (unfinished sentence in text box), 7.2-7.3 Done DNR comments • Natural resources inventory and map — note undeveloped land as wildlife habitat Added natural resources map on page 2-19 of Land Use Chapter. • Conservation planning — map native plant communities, site of biodiversity (GIS data supplied), check NHIS rare features, include Blanding's Turtle facts Skipped for now i • Community forestry — conduct inventory, management plan with strategies for maintaining trees and encouraging diversity, mention in plan if strategies have been undertaken Skipped for now. If the City has undertaken any forestry planning or tree inventory, we should mention this in the Plan. • Native species support — develop policies for developers to use native plant species. List of places to incorporate guidelines provided. Skipped, could add language to goal 5 on page 4-2 if the City would like to be more specific with their pollinator policies. • Development and transportation policies to protect wildlife — list of guidelines provided Skipped. These City does not have goals in the Land Use or Transportation chapter to which these policies could be easily added. If the City would like to highlight the protection of wildlife, information could potentially be added to the natural resources section on page 2-18 of the Land Use Chapter. • Include supplied paragraph on groundwater management Groundwater Management paragraph included on page 6-3 of the Plan in the Water Resources Chapter. Blaine — no comment (appreciates stance on airport) MNDOT — no comment Other changes made to the plan to address general comments from Metropolitan Council to other communities: Housing: Added Housing Tools on page 3-9 and Housing Implementation Plan on page 3-10. These address requirements from the Met Council to include widely recognized housing tools(3-9), and to directly connect housing needs identified in the Plan with housing tools (3-10). Joe Polacek Urban Planner Direct: 612 712-2111 Stantec 733 Marquette Avenue Suite 1000 Minneapolis MN 55402-2309 Stantec The content of this email is the confidential property of Stantec and should not be copied, modified, retransmitted, or used for any purpose except with Stantec's written authorization If you are not the intended recipient, please delete all copies and notify us immediately 2 Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: Please check the appropriate box: We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are therefore waiving further review. K We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) 1f 1 `44v` L �{ i LPIrlt c4 --I-AkkpLlit.Yid V C,k( eiti-)7 14 (-fix sVl t 6..hui a�n LI.Lo Orvi-3s L 3, 1 c Irr o�..y111/11u3 P•Air �-� tv �krk-L. i1ti.}L't t�. km ka g (LA `6) A,c .o are e ,t-e 5 rrn p. () 1.3 . Name of Reviewer Date Signature of Reviewer 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 Fax (763) 717-4019 www_moundsview-mmorg * infoemoundsviewmn;org Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: 11k. th?r. wale 7i ed 1r C — Please check the appropriate box: ❑ We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are therefore waiving further review. y\I We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) _Osst.se, s•ee -Eke Oached cum-e176 Name of Reviewer Date Signature of Reviewer (lure& 1i i o miii 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 ww .r.moundsv{ew-mn.org * infoCa7mqundsviewmn.org LRCWD Pf' RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT June 19, 2019 Jon Sevald City of Mounds View 2401 Mounds View Blvd Mounds View, MN 55112 Re: 2040 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Comments Dear Mr. Sevald, The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has reviewed the City of Mounds View's draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, received on May 21, 2019. The RCWD offers the following comment below: 1. Chapter 4 Parks, Trails & Community Facilities, Introduction, Goal 6, page 4-2: Please revise this goal for clarity, such as: "Maintain, repair, and improve the City's stormwater system infrastructure as necessary." 2. Chapter 5 Transportation, Planned Improvements, page 5-16: Recommend including the referenced 2018-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as an attachment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Please ensure projects included in the City's CIP and LSWMP are described consistently, for example the City's draft LSWMP currently states the City will "assess the need to remove deposited sediment" at Silver View Pond, which differs from the CIP highlight on page 5-16. Please note: The City would need to demonstrate compliance with RCWD and DNR requirements and the Wetland Conservation Act in order to proceed with sediment removal at Silver View Pond. 3. General Comment on Chapter 6 Water Resources, Surface Water Management: RCWD received a preliminary draft of the City's LSWMP on March 11, 2019. RCWD submitted comments on this LSWMP on May 8, 2019. Please ensure the City revises its LSWMP to address RCWD's comments from May 8, 2019 and submit the revisions to RCWD for a formal review. The final version of the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan must include the LSWMP that is approved by RCWD in its entirety in an added appendix, as the City states on page 6-2. The provided comments below offer minor spelling or grammatical suggestions: 1. Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1-1, first paragraph, last sentence: Recommend correcting "Compressive" to "Comprehensive." 2. Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1-4, TCAAP text box, third paragraph: Recommend correcting "residual" to "residential." 3. General comment: Several references throughout the plan show "Error! Reference source not found." Recommend correcting these in the final plan version. 4. Chapter 4 Parks, Trails & Community Facilities, Existing Parks & Trail Network: a. Page 4-2, first paragraph, first sentence: Recommend correcting the misspelling of Mounds View. b. Page 4-5, Mounds View Community Center text box: Recommend completing the unfinished sentence in the last paragraph of the text box. 5. Chapter 7 Implementation, pages 7-2 & 7-3: Recommend correcting the spelling errors on these pages. 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE #611 I Blaine, MN 55449 I T: 763-398-307o I F: 763-398-3088 I www.ricecreek.org BOARD OF Barbara A. Haake Michael J. Bradley Patricia L. Preiner Steven P. Wagamon John J. Waller MANAGERS Ramsey County Ramsey County Anoka County Anoka County Washington County The RCWD appreciates the opportunity to comment on the City's Comprehensive Plan and looks forward to collaboration in the future. Please contact me with any questions at 763-398-3078 or Isampedro@ricecreek.org. Sincerely, Lauren Sampedro District Technician Rice Creek Watershed District 2 1 Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: .MN DNR Please check the appropriate box: ❑ We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are therefore waiving further review, o We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) The mission of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is to work with citizens to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities and to allow for sustainable commercial uses of natural resources. With these things in mind, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on Mound View's draft 2040 comprehensive plan. Some portions of the draft plan were not provided, including the surface water plan. Overall, we support the city's commitment to "preserving and retaining natural resources for the future." The following comments outline other ways to further these goals: Natural Resource Inventory. Including an inventory and map of the community's natural resources section would help people become more aware of remaining habitat that may be difficult to see and appreciate. In the Parks, Trails and Community Facilities section, the plan states "The City owns a number of properties that do not have a designated use. Many of these are not publicly accessible, or consist of wetlands and flood plain. The City intends to consider the land's highest and best use, which may be leaving it as open space." Consider showing and describing these areas as wildlife habitat areas that provide multiple values to the city including mental health benefits of nature areas, flood control and infiltration as well as important havens for wildlife traveling through or residing within a developed metro area. Conservation Planning. The DNR supports including data from the Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS) in the Comprehensive Plan. We recommend that the plan include goals and strategies to address how rare species and plant communities will be protected. Two data layers useful for land use and conservation planning include the MBS Native Plant Communities and the MBS Sites of Biodiversity Significance. GIS shapefiles of these data layers can be downloaded from the Minnesota Geospatial Commons. The DNR recommends avoidance of these ecologically -significant areas, especially MBS Sites of Outstanding or High Biodiversity Significance and DNR Native Plant Communities with a conservation status rank of S 1 (critically imperiled), S2 (imperiled), or S3 (vulnerable to extirpation). We recommend that comprehensive plans include a map of both of these layers and a list of the types of native plant communities documented within the plan's boundaries. To ensure compliance with the Minnesota endangered species laws, the DNR encourages communities to check the NHLS Rare Features Data for known occurrences of state -listed species. The NHIS Rare Features Data contains nonpublic data and can only be accessed by submitting a License Agreement Application Form for a GIS shapefile or by submitting a NHIS Data Request Form for a database printout. Both of these forms are available at the NI-IIS webpage. Consider adding a discussion of what the city can do to preserve the species and preserve needed habitat into the future. For more information on the biology, habitat use, and conservation measures of these rare species, please visit the DNR Rare Species Guide. NHIS training includes rules for using/displaying nonpublic data in public documents. Links: MBS Sites of Biodiversity Significance h ttp:JIww w.d nr.slate. nt n. us/eco/mc bs/biod i vers itygu idc l i n es . htm l MBS Native Plant Communities 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 www.moundsvlew-mn.org * info@moundsviewmn.arg littp://www.dnr.state.mn.us/npc/index.html One of the species that shows up in Mounds View in the Rare Features database is Blanding's Turtles (Enays blandingii). For your information, the DNR's Blanding's Turtle fact sheet describes the habitat use and life history of this species. The fact sheet also provides two lists of recommendations for avoiding and minimizing impacts to this rare turtle. Consider adding the following language to the natural resource discussion of your plan, or consult the DNR's Rare Species Guide to communicate information about the type of habitat that may harbor these turtles. Blanding's turtles use upland areas up to and over a mile distant from wetlands, as well as wetlands. Uplands are used for nesting, basking, periods of dormancy, and traveling between wetlands. Because of the tendency to travel long distances over land, Blanding's turtles regularly travel across roads and are therefore susceptible to collisions with vehicles. Any added mortality can be detrimental to populations of Blanding's turtles, as these turtles have a low reproduction rate that depends upon a high survival rate to maintain population levels. Other factors believed to contribute to the decline of this species include wetland drainage and degradation, and Toss of upland habitat to development. Community Forestry. Your plan recognizes the important role of vegetation and vegetated buffers in stabilizing and strengthening neighborhoods (p. 2-1). The loss of tree canopy due to threats such as emerald ash borer and oak wilt has negative impacts on the health and environment of many Minnesota cities, and a planned community forest can provide numerous community benefits. The first step to achieving a resilient community forest is conducting a tree inventory. The second step is developing a community forestry management plan that includes strategies for managing trees, especially ash, and encouraging a diverse tree canopy on private and public lands. It would be worth mentioning in the narrative of the comprehensive plan if Mounds View has developed a plan for the city's foresty needs as part of an overall strategy to meet its environmental goals and policies. Native Species. We appreciate the vision for Mounds View Boulevard as a pollinator -friendly corridor. We suggest developing policies that encourage all developers of private and public lands to use native flowers, grasses, shrubs and tree species. Species such as monarchs rely on these plants, and it does not take many plants to attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, as well as migrating and resident birds. Adding more native plants into landscaping enhances the health and diversity of pollinators and wildlife populations, and these plants can also help filter and store storm water, a positive effect that also furthers other goals in your city's plan. For more information consult National Wildlife Federation's Monarch Conservation in America's Cities and DNR's pollinator page. Your city may also wish to consider adopting pollinator friendly resolutions to encourage support and raise the profile of pollinator -friendly practices in your community. Plant lists and suggestions for native plants can be incorporated into: • Proposed landscape guidelines to improve the aesthetics in for commercial and industrial areas • Street tree planting plans • City gateway features • Along ponds and waterways. • Small nature play areas in children's parks • Along the edges of ballfield complexes. • Lakeshores Development / Transportation Policies to protect wildlife. Consider adding policies that take wildlife into consideration as transportation and redevelopment projects occur. To enhance the health and diversity of wildlife populations, encourage developers of private and public lands to retain natural areas or restore them 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 www.moundsview•mn.org * infagamoundsviewmn.org with native species after construction. One larger area is better than several small "islands" or patches; and connectivity of habitat is important. Animals such as frogs and turtles need to travel between wetlands and uplands throughout their life cycle. Consult DNR's Best Practices for protection of species and Roadways and Turtles Flyer for self -mitigating measures to incorporate into design and construction plans. Examples of more specific measures include: o Preventing entrapment and death of small animals especially reptiles and amphibians, by specifying biodegradable erosion control netting (`bio-netting' or `natural netting' types (category 3N or 4N)), and specifically not allow plastic mesh netting. (p. 25) o Providing wider culverts or other passageways under paths, driveways and roads while still considering impacts to the floodplain. o Including a passage bench under bridge water crossings. (p. 17) because typical bridge riprap can be a barrier to animal movement along streambanks. o Curb and stoimwater inlet designs that don't inadvertently direct small mammals and reptiles into the storm sewer. (p. 24). Installing "surmountable curbs" (Type D or S curbs) allows animals (e.g., turtles) to climb over and exit roadways. Traditional curbs/gutters tend to trap animals on the roadway. Another option is to install/create curb breaks every, say, 100 feet (especially important near wetlands). o Using smart salting practices to reduce impacts to downstream aquatic species. o Fencing could be installed near wetlands to help keep turtles off the road (fences that have a j-hook at each end are more effective than those that don't). Groundwater Management Your community is within the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA). We suggest you include the following information in your plan: ▪ Mounds View is within the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA), designated by the Minnesota DNR. The North and East Metro GWMA includes all of Washington County, all of Ramsey County, and a portion of Anoka and Hennepin Counties. The GWMA Plan will guide the DNR's efforts to manage groundwater appropriations sustainably in this area over the next five years. The Plan establishes sustainability goals to help appropriation permit holders plan for their future water use and ensure that groundwater supplies remain adequate to meet human needs while protecting lakes, streams and wetlands. Reviewer/job title: Martha Vickery, LPJv1 c�v�dinato%Region 3 Date: _August 15, 2019 Reviewer Signattii 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 www.moundsview-rnn.org*info@moundsvIewrnn.orR Adjacent or Affected Jurisdiction Name: C, Please check the appropriate box: We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update, do not have any comments, and are therefore waiving further review. E We have reviewed the proposed Plan Update and offer the following comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) „>Q c2S. .'>zt o'. +r Name of Reviewer Date Signature of Reviewer 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 www.moundsview•mn.org s infp{sfmounds‘lewrnn.orK From: Muhic. P Cameron fDOT) To: )on Sevald Subject: MnDOT Development Review #CPA19-020 City of Mounds View 2040 Comprehensive Plan Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 5:40:41 PM Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Good afternoon Mr. Sevald, MnDOT has reviewed the City of Mounds View 2040 Comprehensive Plan and have no comment at this time. Thank you for including MnDOT in the review process, and please contact me if you have any questions. Best regards, Cameron Muhic Senior Planner - Multimodal Planning MnDOT Metro District 651-234-7797 Cam_eron,Muhic@state.mn.us City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Sta ntec City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Community Vision: A Thriving Desirable Community Mission Statement: MoU1vDS1V[Ew Provide High Quality Public Services in a Fiscally Responsible Manner 164,1PS 1211 Mounds View City Basemap Cr.] City Boundary Land Petcel Line F.dpunk, NW Wetlands IUD Year Floo-dplan 51.,Fxr Fincsrlplon 100200,00 DA.Fa to, 21,17 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Chapter 1: Background INTRODUCTION This document represents the fifth official update to the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan originally released in 1959. The plan has been updated in 1975, 1979, 1998, and 2008. Though it is written in response to a legislative mandate, the City recognizes that comprehensive planning — including goals, policies, and actions — is a continuous process to support the livability of the Mounds View Community. Comprehensive Plan updates must respond to changing conditions, both internal to Mounds View and external. Updating the Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity to review Mounds View's development related goals and policies to ensure growth that is managed and orderly through the year 2040. The Comprehensive Plan update must also respond to regional system statements that affect the City as outlined in the Metropolitan Council's regional framework: Thrive MSP 2040.1 Although the emphasis is on land use, the Comprehensive Plan includes several interrelated elements that are critical to the growth of the city. Included in this pla Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: n: Background Land Use Housing Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities Transportation Water Resources Implementation To ensure the integration of these various elements, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies current issues for the City to consider as part of the planning process and sets broadly defined goals and policies for the community. The Mounds View Comprehensive Plan is a policy document. The term `policy' reflects the flexibility that the City requires in the application of the plan. This document is an expression of the City's social and economic values. Residents, developers, and city officials should use each element of the comprehensive plan as a guide for development and redevelopment through the year 2040. The plan should be viewed not as a hard and fast graphic layout of the city. Nor should one view the goals and policies, as presented in written form, as ordinances or law. These are guidelines that the City and individuals must review and apply individually and collectively to each proposed development, improvement, or decision. 1 Text and Footnotes with the Metropolitan Council logo address the Checklist of Minimum Requirements for Mounds View. Figure 1-1: Mounds View Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Map (1979) Chapter 1: Background I 1-1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 The plan is also long-range by definition, covering a period of at least 20 years into the future. Since it is difficult for the City to predict the changes that may occur during that period, the plan will need to be updated on a periodic basis. PURPOSE The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to help the public and private sectors develop productive physical, social, and economic environments. To this end, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will accomplish the following: • Guide future development and redevelopment in an orderly manner • Define the proper functional relationships between different types of land uses • Help coordinate public and private sector decisions • Encourage orderliness and economy in City government • Inspire expression of the city's unique identity The goals and policies contained in the following chapters form the basic and fundamental plan for the city. In this regard, they serve two functions. First and foremost, they guide public and private actions and development within the city. In addition to this active function, they also serve the more passive function of establishing evaluation criteria for the development and changes that subsequently occurs. Policies are collective in nature. Although a single policy may define a decision or course of action, it is more likely that several policies jointly apply to a given situation. The City must approach and use the Comprehensive Plan with this understanding. To ensure proper understanding and clarification, the City defines the following terms as noted: Goals: The desired end products that will ultimately result in achieving the kinds of living, working, and recreational areas that are desired and that are in accord with accepted policies and standards. Policies: The means of achieving established goals. Policies involve a general course of conduct. They are goals translated into legislative action. Planning decisions not only have an impact on land use, but also affect the provisions of public services and facilities. The ability to provide services and facilities in an efficient manner is one of the responsibilities of local government. Through this process, cities can determine the current and future services that will be necessary to meet the needs and demands of its many constituents. Figure 1-2: Comprehensive Plan Taskforce. (Left to Right) John Kroeger, Bill Urbanski, Dennis Farmer, Angelica Klebsch, Marcie Weinandt, Teresa Muckala, Gary Rundle, Carol Mueller (Chair), and Justin Klander. Chapter 1: Background I 1-2 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 PLANNING PROCESS The City Council appointed a Comprehensive Plan Taskforce consisting of representatives of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission, Economic Development Commission, and at -large residents. The Taskforce was facilitated by City Staff and Stantec. The City requested and was granted an extension by the Metropolitan Council to complete this plan, allowing additional time to focus on topics beyond the minimum requirements. A community opinion survey was distributed in the April 2018 Utility Bills, spring 2018 edition of Mounds View Matters, and on the City's website. The survey included 15 questions on various subjects related to the Comprehensive Plan. The City received 845 responses, equivalent to 7% of the population. The results of this survey served as a guide in supporting the Goals and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan, and have provided the City Council, its advisory commissions, and staff with guidance on the residents' priorities. Excerpts of the survey responses are included in the sidebars of this plan, and within the text when applicable. The Comprehensive Taskforce met intermittently in 2018 and 2019, reviewing and discussing Census data, Goals and Policies, Future Land Use Map, and results of the community opinion survey. On April 23, 2019, a joint -work session was held between the Taskforce, City Council, Economic Development Commission, Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Commission, and Planning & Zoning Commission. The group reviewed the Future Land Use Map, and Goals and Policies. Recommendations were reviewed by the City Council on May 13, 2019. The Draft Comprehensive Plan was distributed to affected jurisdictions (listed below) in May, 2019. Comments received and responses are included in the Appendix. • City of Arden Hills • City of Blaine • City of Fridley • City of New Brighton • City of Shoreview • City of Spring Lake Park • Anoka County • Ramsey County • Ramsey County (regional park implementing agency) Mounds View School District, ISD 621 • Coon Creek Watershed District • Rice Creek Watershed District Minnesota Department of Transportation Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Airports Commission Figure 1-3: Taskforce Ice Breaker Green: Where do you live? Blue: What, or where is the focal point of your neighborhood? Yellow: Where is your favorite place in Mounds View and why (excluding your home)? Red: If you could change one thing, where/what would it be? Focal points of neighborhoods included parks, schools, and intersections. Favorite places included the Ramsey County Library, parks, schools, RJ Riches, and Caribou. One thing to change included, Mounds View Boulevard and vacant businesses along that boulevard. Chapter 1: Background I 1-3 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 In addition to the April 2018 public opinion survey, public participation included an open house conducted during the Annual Town Hall Meeting, held April 30, 2018 and April 15, 2019. The City Council conducted a Public Hearing on , reviewing the Draft Comprehensive Plan, directing Staff to forward the Draft onto the Metropolitan Council (Resolution ). TCAAP The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) was located on 2,370 acres in Arden Hills, adjacent to Mounds View. TCAAP was established in 1941, and decommissioned during the early 2000's. At its height, it employed 26,000 workers. In 2013, Ramsey County purchased 427 acres for "Rice Creek Commons", a planned mixed -use redevelopment. Though its future is still unknown, Rice Creek Commons could be home to around 4,000 residents, in about 270- 520 single-family homes, 240-360 townhomes, and 180-240 multi -family units. Rice Creek Commons could additionally accommodate 159 acres of commercial, retail, office and flex space (extrapolated from Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan, Table 6.3 and 7.3). As the project develops, there will likely be residential redevelopment within proximity of the Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H intersection. This area currently consists of a mix of entertainment, hospitality, and service -oriented businesses. There will be additional demand for such land uses not permitted within Rice Creek Commons, such as auto dealers, warehousing, and other uses requiring outside storage. Mounds View will also benefit as an affordable alternative to the higher -end homes planned in Arden Hills. Mounds View neighborhoods will have a closer proximity to TCAAP attractions than many Arden Hills and Shoreview neighborhoods. Additionally, Ramsey County plans major improvements to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, creating a major regional recreational designation for cross country skiing, single-track mountain biking, and canoeing. City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 CITY BACKGROUND Mounds View is located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County and is adjacent to Anoka County. It is neighbored by the cities of Blaine, Shoreview, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park. Mounds View lies north and west of a large range of lakes and Rice Creek which drains into the Mississippi River, about 7'/2 miles to the west. The City is bordered by US Highway 10 to the north, and Interstate 35W to the east, supporting travel to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, and St. Cloud. Mounds View Boulevard (formerly the Anoka Cutoff, Trunk Highway 10, and County Road 10) runs diagonally through the City and defines the character of the community. The Boulevard is a four -lane divided highway with a mix of uses, from single-family residential to office -warehouse and auto -oriented retail. The Boulevard has always been auto dependent. After the Trunk Highway (TN) 610 bridge was completed across the Mississippi River in 1999, the average daily traffic (ADT) on the Boulevard declined from 43,000 ADT to 21,000 ADT in 2015. With this decline, many auto -dependent businesses moved, leaving many commercial buildings empty and properties blighted. This challenge, addressing appearance and redevelopment of the Boulevard, is a reoccurring topic throughout this plan. HISTORY Mounds View Township consisted of the northwest quadrant of Ramsey County, including present-day Mounds View, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Shoreview, and portions of Blaine, North Oaks, Spring Lake Park, and St. Anthony Village. The center of commerce was Irondale (present-day New Brighton). The first elections of the Mounds View Township were held in May of 1858. The township was 23,040 acres in size. Its name is in reference to the significant mounds on the present-day Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) and could be seen from much of Ramsey and Anoka counties. The largest of the mounds were mined for gravel to develop TCAAP and expand roads. In 1891, New Brighton became the first village in the township to incorporate, followed by Arden Hills (1951), North Oaks (1956), Spring Lake Park (1957), Blaine, St. Anthony Village and Shoreview (1957). Delegates from the remaining four -square miles of the township sought for the area to become part of New Brighton but their efforts were denied. Instead, the Village of Mounds View was incorporated on April 2, 1958 (57% voter approval) with a population of 5,738. In accordance with state law, the Village of Mounds View became the City of Mounds View on January 1, 1974. Figure 1-4: Ramsey County, 1874 (Mounds View Township outlined in red) Chapter 1: Background I 1-5 L. City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 The now defunct Village2 established the first Planning Commission in 1959 and completed the first Comprehensive Plan for Mounds View that same year. The City adopted a revised comprehensive plan in 1976 in accordance with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act passed by the Minnesota legislature. Mounds View adopted the previous Comprehensive Plan in 2010. SUBURBAN DESIGNATION In Thrive MSP 2040, the Metropolitan Council has designated Mounds View as a "Suburban" community. Suburban communities are those that saw peak development periods as baby boomers formed families and built homes. Figure 1-6 and Figure 1-7 show Mounds View and surrounding cities, color coded by specific community designations. The Council sets an overall density expectation for development and redevelopment within Suburban communities at 5 units per acre. 1 3 11- � ANCI KA Awid • T. I r.Ji • • ter• RENNET I N' 1 1 . ' ' I!Ti• :'-,, I. OARVER ...di—,„�. • . k -... • • . - a, 1 L RAMS Er D KOTA. r 1 I 1 Lbia Figure 1-6: Suburban community designation, within the regional context 2 "Little Mounds View" included about 300 acres in the southwest corner of the township, mostly owned by the Salvation Army. The area incorporated into St Anthony Village in 1958, and was the last area of the township to incorporate. 80to 84 years 70to 74years 60to 64years 50to 54years 40to 44years 30to 34years 20to 24years 10to 14years Under 5 years -500 0 500 • Male • Female 65 and over �. 40 to 64 years -� 25 to 35 years 20 to 24 years 11 5 to 19 years Under 5 years �1 -2500 0 2500 • Male • Female Population Cohorts, 2010 Census Figure 1-5: Suburban community designation, within the local context. Mounds View, as a Suburban community, is required to plan for development and redevelopment growth resulting in an average net density of at least 5 units per acre. Chapter 1: Background I 1-6 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 POPULATION PROJECTIONS While Mounds View has been developed from edge -to -edge it is still expected to grow through infill and redevelopment. Table 1-1 and Figure 1-8 shows the Metropolitan Council's forecasted population, household, and employment growth in Mounds View through 2040. Table 1-1: Projections Population Households Employment Forecast Year 2010 2020 2030 2040 12,155 4,954 6,386 13,500 5,280 6,800 13,700 5,500 7,100 13,700 5,500 7,200 16000 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cr V1 lO N CO CO 0 .-I 01 01 01 01 01 01 0 0 0! U! 0 0 0 N M 000 N N N ■ Population ■ Households ■ Employment Figure 1-7: Growth and Projections Chapter 1: Background I 1-7 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 Chapter 2: Land Use INTRODUCTION This element of the Comprehensive Plan steers future development and redevelopment of land across Mounds View. The city continues to face land use challenges of a developed suburban community. This section responds to those challenges in a manner that encourages growth and supports a high quality of life. The intent of the Mounds View Land Use element is to describe the overall land use patterns throughout the city and how it relates to the city's future needs. State statutes and Metropolitan Council guidelines require specific elements be addressed in the plan. Thrive MSP 2040, adopted by the Metropolitan Council, has designated Mounds View as a "Suburban" community — one that was primarily developed in the 1980's and into the 1990's as Baby Boomers established homes. In May 2014, the Metropolitan Council estimated that Suburban communities will grow by 159,000 residents, 76,000 households, and 161,000 jobs between 2010 and 2040. This represents growth of 22% in population, 27% in households, and 43% in jobs, regionally. The City of Mounds View intends for this plan to guide development and redevelopment within the city to achieve the stated goals and policies for balanced and efficient land use. Most of the development activity will occur through redevelopment. The City anticipates that most opportunities for redevelopment will occur along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. As such, much of the corridor is guided for Mixed -Use, with the intent of allowing flexibility of residential and/or commercial redevelopment, at varying densities. The Metropolitan Council encourages growth to occur around new and existing activity centers. This type of land use can create places for people to gather with a mix of retail, higher density residential, parks, and institutional spaces. If properly integrated with the community, these places also help people move around by foot, bicycle, transit, and other modes while diminishing the dependence on the automobile. The City's land use policies and strategies reflect this regional strategy. MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 2: Land Use 12-1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 LAND USE PLAN PURPOSE The land use plan is interrelated with all other elements, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the land use element is to designate the type, location, and density of land uses in Mounds View. In doing so, the City will consider the following: • City goals and policies • Natural resources • Supportive elements, such as transportation, utilities, and drainage • Existing and future problems • Coordination with surrounding cities and metropolitan systems and facilities LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES The City has developed land use goals and policies which function as the foundation of the plan as they define what the city should look like in the future. Mounds View has based the future land use plan on these goals and policies. The following are the land use goals and policies for Mounds View: Goal 1: Stabilize and strengthen neighborhoods • Establish and preserve neighborhood character through public investments identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). • Stabilize neighborhoods through citizen -initiated and proactive zoning code enforcement. • Require impact studies to be completed when considering developments which may significantly affect a surrounding neighborhood. • Ensure redevelopment complements adjacent land uses and character. When considering development, preserve vegetative buffers between different land uses when possible and establish vegetative buffers when none exist. Goal 2: Enhance the appearance of properties along Mounds View Boulevard and establish a physical focal center for the city. • Conduct proactive code enforcement of properties along the Mounds View Blvd corridor. • Complete pedestrian trails with connections to trail systems in adjacent communities. • Create a place that represents a unique and attractive destination. • Ensure redevelopment and landscaping along the Mounds View Boulevard Corridor enhances the corridor's urbanizing character while maintaining physical buffers from the motoring public. • Develop a model for mixed -use districts along Mounds View Boulevard. MOUNDS VIEW Opinion Survey The top three factors residents like most about Mounds View are (1) access to highways; (2, tied) schools; and neighborhood or my neighbors; and (3) my house. Survey respondents commented about the city's large wooded lots, quiet neighborhoods, and proximity to services and amenities. General comments about what respondents liked most about Mounds View: "Proximity to needed services & businesses". "Proximity to Unity Hospital and Cub". "Old trees, large lots. I like the variety of dwellings. This is not cookie -cutter suburbia" "Compost and organics recycling". "Large lots for a close suburb". "New roads". "Location close to town but yet not too far north". "People need to be able to get around when they have no car,. the walking and bike paths are great to have. Thank you". Chapter 2: Land Use 12-2 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 Goal 3: Strategically invest in redevelopment opportunities. • Continue Business Retention & Expansion efforts through conducting Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits, and promotion of Mounds View businesses. • Identify sites deemed blighted or detracting from the city's character for potential facade improvements. • Include large parking lots in discussions related to potential redevelopment of underutilized lands. • Map opportunities to assemble properties. • Encourage affordable housing in redevelopment. • Meet the City's goals of creating livable wage jobs on redeveloped sites. • Support new industrial business. Goal 4: Encourage resident participation and active citizenship within the community. • Provide accurate, complete, and timely communications with the public through official notices and social media. Goal 5: Amend the Future Land Use Map and/or Zoning Map to support changes when found that the proposed designation will not significantly create adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood or community. • Require supporting documentation for land use and zoning changes. • Update the zoning code to conform to the Future Land Use plan. EXISTING LAND USE There is a variety of land use throughout Mounds View from parks and single- family residential neighborhoods to commercial and industrial nodes. The city consists mostly of single-family residential neighborhoods with most other uses (e.g. multi -family, commercial, and industrial uses) clustered along and around Mounds View Boulevard. Small parks and churches are scattered throughout the quiet residential neighborhoods. The largest parks are generally closer to multi -family residential, manufactured home parks, and commercial areas. The industrial areas are clustered around freeway access - points. RESIDENTIAL Most of the land in Mounds View is used for single-family homes. The vast majority of homes were built in the latter half of the twentieth century. Scattered throughout these tree -lined neighborhoods are small neighborhood parks, churches, and a few schools. MOUNDS VIEW Opinion Survey General comments about what respondents liked the least about Mounds View: "Nothing to draw outsiders, lack of restaurants or central shopping." "Could be more walkable destinations for families." "Mounds View is not a destination city. It is a city that commuters want to travel through, as quickly as possible, to get to their jobs in other cities. Mounds View does not do a good job of managing this traffic." "Lack of community center/"downtown" area for shopping. No stores and lots of vacant old buildings, dining, gathering." "Mounds View is thoroughly bland, uninteresting, poorly landscaped, uninspired, and the government seems uninterested in making it a "home town". It has zero character— it's just another place."... "Mounds View Boulevard appears quite unkempt both the land and businesses. Next, landlords should be made more responsible for upkeep of their properties. Finally, if we're building more apartments, gear them toward a more upscale population. Mounds View has enough low income housing." "Lack of grocery and retail. Lack of quality shopping choices. Overabundance of affordable housing." Chapter 2: Land Use 12-3 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 COMMERCIAL At the center of the city and along Mounds View Boulevard are lands with a wider variety of uses — from multi -family housing to commercial strip malls and City Hall. Mounds View Boulevard is generally lined by commercial and office uses, with multi -family, institutional, and industrial uses just off the Boulevard and indirectly connected. Certain uses function as effective buffers between the busy corridor and the quiet residential streets — including Silver View Park and various multi -family housing developments. INDUSTRIAL The area around the interchange of Mounds View Boulevard and Interstate- 35W is the primary industrial area of the city. Retail and other commercial uses work to provide an entrance to the city from the southeast at Mounds View Boulevard and Old Hwy 8, but surrounding that area are a large number of parcels used primarily for industrial purposes. A second industrial area is on the far north edge of Mound View, bisected by US Highway 10 from the rest of the city. This area is unique from the larger industrial area previously mentioned because it hosts one large distribution center. It is also accessed directly from County Road J on the edge of Mounds View. Little traffic that is related to this use is expected through Mounds View. MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS The manufactured home parks in Mounds View are also situated near freeways — though freeways may not function as an amenity for this use. One manufactured home park is situated between a freeway, an industrial area, and a large park. The two others are lined by freeways on at least one side and multi -family housing or duplexes on the others. Manufactured Homes Mounds View is home to three manufactured home parks, with a combined 561 homes (11% of households). The developments were established during the 1960's and are privately owned. They are licensed and inspected annually by Ramsey County Public Health. Chapter 2: Land Use 12-4 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 EXISTING LAND USE MAP Existing land use in Mounds View is shown by net acreage and percentage of the whole in Table 2-1. On the following page, Figure 2-1: Existing Land Use shows the distribution of those categories throughout the city. Table 2-1: Existing Land Use Net Acres Percent Acres Single Family, Detached Single Family, Attached Multi -Family Manufactured Housing Park Retail and Other Commercial Office Mixed -Use Residential Mixed -Use Industrial Industrial and Utility Institutional Park, Recreation, or Preserve Undeveloped/Vacant Right -of -Way Open Water NWI Wetland Total City 1,109.88 58.47 86.10 80.03 74.56 40.35 0.40 21.33 148.82 87.77 128.58 52.63 538.21 61.90 144.75 2,633.79 42% 2% 3% 3% 3% 2% 0% 1% 6% 3% 5% 2% 20% 2% 5% 100% MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 2: Land Use 12-5 Sherwood PI • Bronson Dr 0 N 1 ai a 69th Ave.N E I- - I Mounds View City Boundary Retail and Other Commercial - Park, Recreation, or Preserve Groveland Park Arden Ave 1Laport Dr 0 v t 0 LL Oakwood Dr Bronson D Sherwood Rd Hillview Rd Silver View ark tl Park View Dr Woodale Dr ' Ardan Ave 2104 �lOki e`L �o`9ja 1 City ry o(e �a. Laport Dr 0 0 m Pinewood Cir N CR-5 Bronson Dr 53 rn m X.LouisaAve --s, m o —Clearview-Avea p Random Park Ridge -La - re co J J 0 Woodale-D v o 0 i, t a c Woodcrest 0 8 re no Q` Woodcrest Dr Park to 0 0 -Woodcrest Dr :0 0 3 6 0 Q N 0 0 /la N IIII - ri LT, TTa 9 Clearview Ave I ce m 0 0 0 w U 0 Single Family, Detached Office Single Family, Attached 11111 Residential Mixed Use Multi -Family / Industrial Mixed -Use OM Manufactured Housing Park Industrial and Utility Institutional Existing Land Use City of Mounds View 0 1,500 3,000 Feet N Undeveloped/Vacant Right -of -Way Open Water NWI Wetland I Greenfield Park Lois Dr Hillview Rd Oakwood Park — - Oakwood Dr -- Terrace -Dr —Pinewood -Dr— — Pinewood Elem Mustang Dr January , 20'18 V:\1938\active\193803765\GIS\Projects\Com Plan 2018\Existing Land Use.mxd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 FUTURE LAND USE Mounds View is a developed suburb. Updates to the land use map are more detailed and less radical in nature. Updates to the future land use plan include: • Consolidation of land use guide categories • Development of the definition, and expansion of Mixed -Use districts Because Mounds View is developed from edge -to -edge, new land uses will occur through redevelopment. No significant impacts to infrastructure or a need for additional services provided by the City — including sewage flow — are expected as a result of population growth. RESIDENTIAL This comprehensive plan update comes with a simplified list of residential land use categories compared to the previous update. The purpose of this simplification is for easier compatibility of the zoning code and realization of the City's vision. The 2030 Update had four residential categories: single-family, detached; single family, attached; Multi -family; and Manufactured Housing Park. Each of those categories was compatible with numerous zoning categories which stifled the ability of the Comprehensive Plan to guide toward a defined vision. The 2040 Update simplifies the guide categories and establishes a clearer path for the application of the zoning code. The new designations are as follows: • Single -Family Residential: • Multi -Family Residential: • Manufactured Home Park: 0 to 5 units per acre' 5 to 15 units per acre2 0 to 8 units per acre3 In R-1 zoning district (2018), the minimum lot size is 11,000 sf (12,000 sf if corner lot). Subtracting ROW, the density = 2.83 units per acre. In R-2 district (e.g. two-family townhomes), the density = 5 units per acre. 2 In R-3 zoning district (e.g. 4+ unit townhomes) (2018), the density = 10.6 units per acre (e.g. Pleasant View Townhomes, SW corner of Mounds View Blvd & Groveland Rd). 3 There are three manufactured home parks. Colonel Village is 7.66 units per acre; Mounds View Manufactured Home Park is 7.78 units per acre, and Towns Edge Manufactured Home Park is 6.92 units per acre. New Neighbors Mounds View Township was settled in the early 1940's with small homes built on large wooded lots along dirt roads. When regional sewer was extended into town in the 1960's, many of these large lots were re -platted. As time passed, many of the original 1940's homes have aged poorly. For those still on larger lots, if the property value was less than the retail value of two lots minus home demolition costs (e.g. less than $180,000), the large lot becomes a target for developers as a tear -down and re -plat. In Mounds View, there are about two or three teardowns per year, often including subdividing the large lot into two. There are only a handful of these large lots left, which can be subdivided, and still meet the minimum lot dimensions required in the Zoning Code. Ern ELIN MARCO -- GROUP -- 763.226.5111 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 COMMERCIAL The commercial guide designations have been streamlined. The previous 2030 Update included four commercial designations and one commercial planned unit development (PUD) designation. This 2040 Update includes two commercial designations and one office designation. Neighborhood Commercial is intended for those commercial uses which are compatible within a residential neighborhood. Historically, retail businesses in these locations have struggled, and many of them sit vacant or have uses such as offices, which are not location dependent. General Commercial is intended for retail and service businesses, often which are auto dependent. Examples may include retail, restaurants, entertainment, and gas stations. This category is a consolidation of the 2030 Plan's Community Commercial, Regional Commercial PUD, and Highway Commercial. Office is intended for offices and ancillary uses. An example is the Medtronic complex, consisting of offices, laboratories, daycares, and other services intended for those office employees. F W SHOWINGK LING NOW ACCEPTING Ass 651-714-4800 tS TIC ETs BOX OFFICEHOTLI IE 5 r oar ?Moms_ The Corner Store As neighborhoods grew, retail grocery and convenience stores have come and gone: • Simon's Market (1946 — mid 1970's) • B & R Groceries (1958— 1972) • Fedor's (1961 — 1974) • Unknown name (?— 1965) • Tom Thumb / Sam's Food Market / Snap Market (1973 — 2016) • Penny's Market / Country Club (1974 — 1992) • 7 Eleven / Super America (1973 — 1992) • Walgreens (2001 — present) • Snyder's (2005 — 2010) • CVS (2004 — present) • Aldi (2007 — present) Competition with gas station convenience stores and supermarkets in neighboring cities such as Festival Foods, Cub, and HyVee have contributed to local store closures. Today, many of these former stores have been repurposed for meat processing, liquor sales, offices, and warehouses. Zoning setbacks for off - sale liquor and tobacco sales from parks, schools, and places of worship have created barriers to reuse. Property owners and city staff have struggled to identify compatible reuses. The map below shows former convenience and grocery stores in red and current stores in green. City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 INDUSTRIAL Three Industrial designations have been combined into a single category. The previous 2030 update included a Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Light Industrial PUD designation. The 2040 Update streamlines the guide to a single Industrial designation. Industrial guided areas are located around the interchange of Mounds View Boulevard and Interstate-35W and north of State Highway 10 at Xylite Street, as were the cases in the previous Update. Some small changes have been made to guide certain parcels from Regional Commercial to Industrial, and from Industrial to Office or General Commercial. Industrial is intended for light manufacturing, warehousing, office -showroom, and similar uses, in addition to a need for outside storage. Non-traditional uses may be in Industrial areas which have similar needs (e.g. high ceilings and open floor plans). Examples of these alternative uses include indoor sports facilities and trampoline parks. MIXED USE Compared to previous updates, the Mixed -Use designation becomes a more substantial category for guiding land use. The purpose of a Mixed -Use category is to remove barriers for developments that have complementary uses from two or more use categories — for instance a combination of multi- family residential and office/retail uses together on one parcel, or one neighborhood. The Future Land Use map includes two neighborhoods of Mixed Use; (1) Mounds View Blvd & Groveland Rd; and (2) Mounds View Blvd & Co Rd H2. It is the intent — not requirement — that development within the Mixed -Use designation be developed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The City anticipates that Mixed Use districts will be redeveloped at 60% residential and 40% commercial with the residential portions matching the density minimums and maximums of the High -Density Residential designation: • Mixed Use (residential component): 15 to 30 units per acre4 The City of Mounds View seeks to achieve Mixed Use Districts by: • Allowing development of multiple, complementary uses that support one another. • Promoting a walkable, sustainable development pattern that supports alternative forms of transportation (walking, biking, and transit) while still accommodating the automobile. 4 In the R-4 zoning district (2018), the density = 17 units per acre. The planned (2019) Crossroad Pointe PUD will = about 30 units per acre. v. MOUNDS I VIEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT This properly TH61 Gen+,land Rd owned b2 th. City of Mounds %It% F:t)A. .41 acres, Zoned B-2, +iD En.id.r •.uinv .. LedeulmmeM yrm, �•• �•r.,..,,....n Brian HczMan 763-111-41129 Business, Retention & Expansion Mounds View is home to about 140 businesses of various industries and sizes. City Staff maintain an active Business, Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program, visiting each business on a 3-year cycle. The intent is for City Staff to be aware of the businesses' activities and needs, and to provide assistance when appropriate, from providing information on sign regulations, to connecting business owners wishing to expand with representatives from MN DEED and Greater MSP. The greatest challenges that local businesses have expressed include; lack of employees; tax & utility rates; and lack of space to expand. By staying knowledgeable of available properties and business needs, the City can connect buyers and sellers. Since the City is built -out, many businesses can only expand by relocating outside of Mounds View. This is a short-term loss for the City but presents opportunities for redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties. Chapter 2: Land Use 12-9 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 • Demanding high quality design to ensure compatibility between residential and commercial uses. • Creating attractive, community -oriented development that positively reflects on the identity and quality of life of Mounds View. The City has conducted various studies5 and plans6 of the Boulevard corridor. Such plans have presented ideal vision but challenges to redevelopment remain. The Mixed -Use designation provides the flexibility to consider opportunities, without needing to amend the Comprehensive Plan. FUTURE LAND USE MAP The 2040 future land use plan for Mounds View is shown by net acreage and percentage of the whole in Table 2-2. On the following page, Figure 2-2 shows the distribution of those categories across the city. Over the decades, the land use category definitions have evolved. Note: no changes to the future land use plan were made between 2030 and 2040. Table 2-2: Future Land Use 2020 Acres / Percent Single-family Res. Multi family Res. Manufactured Home N'hood Commercial General Commercial Office Mixed Use Industrial/Utility Public/Semi-public Parks/Open Space Undeveloped Right of way Open Water Wetland Total 1169.6 44% 86.1 3% 80.0 3% 0% 74.6 3% 40.4 2% 21.7 1% 148.8 6% 87.8 3% 128.6 5% 52.6 2% 538.2 20% 61.9 2% 144.8 5% 2635.0 2030 and 2040 Acres / Percent 1175.6 45% 85.6 3% 80.0 3% 3.7 0% 68.8 3% 52.4 2% 39.0 1% 174.0 7% 76.7 3% 134.4 5% 538.2 20% 61.9 2% 144.8 5% 2635.0 5 Redevelopment Roundtable, April 7, 2018. Navigating the New Normal Workshop, ULI Minnesota, June 14, 2012. 6 County Road 10 Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan, URS (2002). Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study, DSU/Bonestroo (2006) Premium Stop Redevelopment Study, 2006 (DSU/Bonestroo/Stantec). Concept plans included a mix of (west to east): • Town homes • Senior condominiums • Office/retail More townhomes • An apartment building. As of 2019, this area consists of (west to east): • Proposed apartments • Senior/assisted living • Vacant land • Single-family homes. Chapter 2: Land Use 12-10 LI�I I_L_LJ L I Imo'. nL85th Ave N E 11Y■■■I■■ .IIU . 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Federal and state agencies have established safety zones to ensure safety of aircraft operations. Land uses in these zones must be consistent with FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics rules. For more information regarding the Anoka County — Blaine Airport see Chapter 5: Transportation. POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT AREAS Various underutilized sites have been identified in Mounds View that are prime for redevelopment. Most of these sites are located along Mounds View Boulevard, and in year 2019 take the form of vacant lots, vacant or underutilized buildings, or oversized surface parking lots. Potential redevelopment sites are listed in Table 2-3 and mapped in Figure 2-3. Such sites may or may not be actively marketed for sale or lease by their owners. In either case, the City markets such sites to inquiring developers and investors. The City's Economic Development efforts are restricted by the following: • Land that is prime for redevelopment, but whose owners are not interested in selling, or have priced the property above market. • Land in which the highest & best use would require demolition of its building. The cost of the property (land + building) is too expensive when considering the building has no reusable value. • Lack of available properties, five or more acres in size. • Lack of access onto Mounds View Boulevard. Since the 2030 Comprehensive Plan update, the City has assisted private redevelopment efforts through acquiring small adjacent properties and assembling into a larger project area. The EDA's acquisition of property is dependent upon adequate funding. Funding sources have varied, project by project. The EDA has and will consider Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Tax Abatement, as appropriate. Table 2-3: Density on Redevelopment sites Acres 2020 Density Units 2030 Acres Density Units SF Det. SF Att. Multi-Fam Manufactured Mixed -Use Non -Res. Total Ave. Density 22.75 0.80 <3.9 88 <7 5 <17.4 <17.4 64.08 87.63 93 27.47 <3.9 107 <7 <17.4 23.29 <17.4 405 36.87 87.63 512 1.06 du/acre 5.84 du/acre 2040 Acres Density Units 27.47 <5 137 <5 5<15 <8 30.47 15<30 914 29.69 0 87.63 1051 11.99 du/acre The Mermaid Event Center The Mermaid Lounge opened in 1966 on the corner of Highway 10 (now Mounds View Boulevard) and County Road H, featuring a 25 feet tall mermaid statue. The lounge has expanded to include a bowling center, three event halls, and a hotel. The property includes 9.3 acres, and over 800 parking stalls. The expansive parking lot allows the facility to hold simultaneous events which maximizes its capacity. The property changed owners in 2018 and looks forward to a new chapter at this key intersection. This may include redevelopment of portions of its parking lot for a use complementary to its hotel and event center, in addition to the restoration of its iconic statue. 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Mustang=Dr 35 aI t1 m I 1 r, 41,t 0:951Ac.i Figure 2-3: Potential Redevelopment Sites City of Mounds View 0 1,500 3,000 Feet N MOUNDS MEW V:119381active11935041741GIS\ProjectstRedevelopment Sites.mxd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 DOWNTOWN STUDY The City Council and Planning Commission have expressed interest in redevelopment along Mounds View Boulevard and public input has suggested increased demand for a local downtown center. The Metropolitan Council has emphasized the importance of developing dense activity centers where people can live, work, and play. A center that is accessible by Mounds View residents by foot could provide a place to gather and inspire unified identity for the community. The most likely locations for a downtown center are around the New Vision Cinema, The Mermaid, or Mounds View Square. The Mixed -Use land use guide category may be used as a tool to encourage this type of growth. In the coming years, staff will study feasibility and alternatives for redeveloping land to function as a town center for Mounds View. Land use studies will be done in tandem with transportation studies, as each is largely dependent on the other. For transportation related topics, see Chapter 5. r r MOUNDS VIEW Opinion Survey "Character. We are bland with one stupid wide treeless canal -like highway of cement cutting down the middle with some of the worst -timed stop lights in the Twin Cities. Nowhere to go, nothing to do, no place to meet. We live here, but go elsewhere for any kind of social life." - Mounds View Resident City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 HOUSING Many of the sites identified in Figure 2-3 are along Mounds View Boulevard, prime for Mixed -use development including medium- to high -density housing as an integral component. Projects in these locations are well situated to host both affordable- and market -rate units as they often have greatest access to services and amenities. For more information, see Chapter 3: Housing. New housing units along Mounds View Boulevard may help increase the number of available units in the city while maintaining the existing character of adjacent residential neighborhoods by directing growth toward the corridor. Support for — and improvement of — existing transit along the Boulevard will help improve mobility, reduce congestion, and in turn help reduce the likelihood of motorists driving -through residential neighborhoods, helping maintain their quiet character. See Chapter 5: Transportation for more. KEY EMPLOYMENT AREAS Most employment areas within the city are located along Mounds View Boulevard. The exceptions include schools and churches. The heaviest concentration of jobs are in the industrial areas around the interchange of Mounds View Boulevard and Interstate-35W. A secondary employment area straddles the border of Mounds View and Blaine north of State Highway 10. The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) together comprise over two -thousand acres of land just east across interstate-35W from Mounds View. Plans for redevelopment of the massive site have spanned decades. In 2016, the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County, as a Joint Development Authority, selected a master developer for the site. As development continues, the TCAAP and AHATS site are expected to become key employment areas for Mounds View and surrounding municipalities. The Mounds View School district is consistently ranked among the Top 10 metro school districts. School district facilities within Mounds View include Pinewood Elementary school (553 students), Edgewood Middle school (659 students), Bridges transitional school and the Area Learning Center. Combined, these schools account for about 200 staff. It is critical for Mounds View to maintain and attract employment opportunities as a matter of quality of life for its residents. A self-sustaining community is one that has a variety of uses, from residential to commercial and industrial. Keeping jobs nearby means that residents of Mounds View have greater opportunities to live near work, reduce their commute times, and be able to spend more time doing other things. Measures of employment intensity in key areas is shown in Table 2-4: Employment Intensity. Medtronic In 1970, the Mounds View City Council denied a proposed 900-unit manufactured home park near the North Starr Speedway (1950-1979), and appointed a golf course study committee, which recommended an 18- hole public course and swimming pool. In 1995, "The Bridges" 9-hole public course opened. After consistently operating at a deficit, the City closed the course in 2005, and sold the land to Medtronic. Proceeds from the land sale have been used to supplement the City's General Fund by about $250,000 per year, between 2007 and 2033. Park Dedication Fees were used to move the clubhouse to Random Park, and construct park shelters at Hillview and Lambert parks. Medtronic's Mounds View campus opened in 2007 and focuses on research & development of cardiac rhythm medical devices. The campus includes three office towers, a parking ramp, and land for expansion. Employment fluctuates between 3,000 and 3,300 employees and is the Medtronic's largest campus. The campus includes an employee walking path, which according to Strava Labs Global Heat Map, is the most used walking path in Mounds View. West of the campus are 43-acres of wetland, flood plain and woods. This land was donated to the City by Sysco Foods for parks and open space. Pending funding, there is an opportunity to develop a loop trail system. It is likely that such a trail would primarily benefit Sysco and Medtronic employees with limited use by residents because of separation by US Highway 10. Development of a trail would be dependent upon donations from the two businesses. Chapter 2: Land Use 12-15 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 Table 2-4: Employment Intensity LOCATION ACRES DENSITY Pending map changes PROTECTING SPECIAL RESOURCES As required by state statute, a municipality's comprehensive plan must include strategies for protection of special resources including solar access, historic preservation, aggregate resources, and natural resources. SOLAR ACCESS Minnesota Statutes require an element for the protection and development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The purpose of this legislation is to prevent solar collectors from being shaded by adjacent structures or vegetation and to ensure the availability of solar access. The City of Mounds View will whenever possible protect access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems on principal structures. The City will consider solar access in the review of site plans and planning decisions. The Metropolitan Council has calculated the gross and rooftop solar potential for the City to identify how much electricity could be generated using existing technology. The gross solar potential and gross solar rooftop potential are expressed in megawatt hours per year (Mwh/yr) and these estimates are based on the solar map for each community. Developed areas with low building heights and open space areas have the highest potential for solar development within the City. Many of the developed neighborhoods and some natural areas in Mounds View have low gross solar potential due to existing tree cover. Solar suitability is mapped in Figure 2-4 and calculated in Table 2- 5: Solar Suitability. Table 2-5: Solar Suitability in Mounds View Gross Rooftop Gross Generation Rooftop Generation Megawatt hours per year (Mwh/yr) 3,970,368 543,963 397,036 54,396 10111. Solar panels on top of the Mounds View Community Center Chapter 2: Land Use 12-16 NM IM I- - I Mounds View City Boundary Gross Solar Potential (Watt-hours per Year) High : 1269620 MI Low : 900001 ;'. COUNTY ROAD I W ;COUNTY ROAD.H W. IM Solar Potential under 900,000 watt-hours per year 1-_-; County Boundaries Li City and Township Boundaries Wetlands and Open Water Features Source: Metropolitan Council University of Minnesota U-Spatial Statewide Solar Raster. 1 1 ■ 11 1 I �1 1 I I �I 1 II January 30, 2018 Figure 2-4: Gross Solar Potential City of Mounds View A.0 1,500 3,000 Feet MOUNDS 1VIEW V:\19381active\193803765\GIS\Projects\Com Plan 2018\SolarPotential.mxc City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 26, 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES Vibrant natural amenities help make Mounds View thrive. Preserving and retaining natural resources for the future is an important value in Mounds View and across the region. The City is home to numerous parks, lakes, and wetlands, which provide ecological and recreational benefits to residents. These natural resources are shown in Figure 2-5. No new parks are planned but the City will work to protect existing natural areas for future generations. Mounds View will collaborate with adjacent communities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council to protect and enhance natural resources in the area. Mounds View is a Minnesota Green Step City, Level 1 (2019) and considering appointing a Green Step Advisory Committee to pursue additional endeavors. HISTORIC PRESERVATION There are no historically significant or potential historically significant sites in Mounds View. Therefore, there is not a need for any special measures to ensure the protection of historically significant properties. The City will consider this potential issue during the normal development review process. AGGREGATE RESOURCES There are no aggregate sites in Mounds View. Therefore, there is no need for the City to adopt any special measures to ensure the protection of these resources. According to historic accounts, much of the "mounds" of Mounds View Township were mined long ago. Remnants remain within the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). MouNDs VIEW Chapter 2: Land Use 12-18 CIO La{#oet r• PMj ig� �I�I� ■1-:e";tf1 ood=Rd Hilluiew=R 1 oder:`est= o r I_ _ I Mounds View City Boundary Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Riverine 100-Year Floodplain 500-Year Flood Plain CR=5 L sa i61 -ji JJ� JJj��mx Elearvi a - Ridge -Ea Woodale-D .. i ...,,, 1i1t d111111 „, J..... r..-„. 0 11 ■1111111111111 11111111111 '- 1■■■ ■■■ - - 11 1 - Cleawiew-Ay- Ak Arnim mum IX W 11■ • Wooderest-Dr-o g J INN m s ■..... IIIII ... C... ■r ■111■■ : it 4� an IIIII .. .... 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Table with population, households, employment (2020, 2030, page 1-7 (Background Chapter) 2040) Map with community designation page 1-6 (Background Chapter) Overall density expectation for designation page 1-6 (Background Chapter) Verify "community role" from Thrive Existing land use map Figure 2-1: Existing Land Use Existing land use table Table 2-1 Future land use map Figure 2-2 Future land use table Table 2-2 Define each land use category Under Future Land Use Description, and minimum and maximum densities for each Under Residential and Mixed Use category "Mixed -use" define share of uses and density for residential Under Mixed Use portion Acknowledge council -approved master plans of parks and rec Not applicable Identify employment locations and give measure of intensity Table 2-4: Employment Intensity - pending map Airport requirements? References transportation chapter Highlight areas that changed category None — noted under Future Land Use Map Identify when redevelopment expected For page 2-12 — pending map edits Identify redevelopment density Table 2-3 Calculate net developable acres Table 2-3 Identify local infrastructure impacts (2020, 2030, 2040) None — noted under Future Land Use Acknowledge capability to provide additional services None — noted under Future Land Use Match growth to sewer flow None — noted under Future Land Use Consistency with affordable housing need allocation References Housing Chapter Map and identify areas where development expected Figure 2-3 Table with development areas, acreages, density ranges, residential units (2020, 2030, 2040) Table 2-3 Describe goals, intentions, priorities, for natural resources Under Natural Resources Protection for historic sites Under Historic Preservation Solar map and notes Under Solar Access Aggregate resources? Under Aggregate Resources Chapter 2: Land Use 12-20 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 1 November 247, 2019 Chapter 3: Housing INTRODUCTION Mounds View is a suburb in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. Most of the community is residential and the community will likely continue to be residential in principal land use. A variety of forces affect housing including demographic, regional, and local trends, the economic climate, the availability of land, government controls and the real estate market. A key factor in the City's ability to provide a livable community has been the development and maintenance of strong neighborhoods, which consist of a variety of housing styles and types, ownership and rental options, and range of costs. The housing element of the Plan reviews the current housing situation and establishes a plan to meet the city's future housing needs. In addition, this element reports on four areas that the Metropolitan Council requires study including housing goals and policies, analysis of housing supply, anticipating future housing needs, and outlining programs that the City plans or currently utilizes to achieve housing goals. HOUSING GOALS AND POLICIES The City has developed goals and policies related to housing in order to grow and adapt to changing conditions. The goals and policies of this chapter are critical to guide housing that supports the community as it evolves and to support projected growth. The following are the housing goals and policies for Mounds View: Goal 1: Support development and redevelopment which accomplishes 2040 forecasted population growth and the supportive land use designations identified in this plan. Goal 2: Maintain the residential character of Mounds View. • Preserve single-family neighborhoods. • Reinvest in multi -family properties. • Redevelop the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. Goal 3: Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and market of the community. • Preserve affordable housing while encouraging redevelopment of multi -family properties, including manufactured home parks, such that if publicly subsidized redevelopment occurs, there is no net -loss of affordable housing units. • Support Home Improvement programs and encourage their use by residential property owners. MOUNDS'VIEw Opinion Survey It is clear that there is public opposition to affordable housing, and apartments. Many of the concerns may be attributed to the age of apartments, many of which were built in the 1960's and 1970's, have been minimally improved, and lack modern amenities. The Comprehensive Plan seeks a mix of housing types, supporting existing single-family neighborhoods, stabilizing the County Road I corridor, and manufactured home communities, as well as redevelopment of the Mounds View Boulevard Corridor. Chapter 3: Housing 1 3-1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 1'INovember 267, 2019 • Coordinate with manufactured home communities on ways to improve their neighborhoods and longevity of private infrastructure. EXISTING STOCK Mounds View was predominantly developed in the 1950's through 1970's. One -level homes, split-levels, and rambler homes are typical in this city as they are in the surrounding cities. Manufactured homes provide a significant percentage of housing units in the city and are located in three manufactured home parks. There are also a number of senior housing and multi -family units built from the late 1960's through the 2000's. The farmhouses that were built prior to 1930 and that are still standing are scattered throughout town. Figure 3-1 shows the time period in which each house in the city was built. Figure 3-2 shows the values of owner -occupied housing units. The same data is not available for renter occupied units so this map excludes the values of apartments and homes in manufactured home parks. There were 5,332 occupied housing units in Mounds View in 2016. Most of those units, 3,102 or 58% were single-family homes. Multi -family homes (i.e. apartments or townhomes) made up 30% of the housing stock. A significant 10% of housing units in Mounds View are manufactured homes. Approximately two-thirds of the total housing units were owner occupied. One- third were renter occupied. A break -down of housing units by type are calculated in Table 3-1.. Table 3-1: housing unit types NUMBER OF UNITS Owner occupied Renter occupied 3,600 1,732 Single-family Multi -family Manufactured homes 3,102 1,669 561 Total 5,332 Mounds View Schools Mounds View ISD 621 serves northwestern Ramsey County. Mounds View residents are within the attendance area of each school listed below: Irondale High School - All students have a personal learning plan, guiding their choice in classes according to their goals and progress. The District's Pathways to Possibilities allows students to pursue trades and earn college credit, including an Associates degree while at Irondale, along with internships with about 30 partnering businesses and organizations. Edgewood Middle School - The middle school has a STEAM curriculum. 60% of students participate in music programs, and 40% in extracurricular activities. 47% of students are non- White. The most popular non-English, non-native languages are Spanish, Hmong, and Arabic. 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced -price lunch. Pinewood Elementary School - Family Night is held each Thursday. Students in grades 4 and 5 can take band, choir, or orchestra, and Spanish. 49% of students are non -white. 52% of students are eligible for free or reduced - price lunch. Sunnyside Elementary School - 43% of students are non -white. The most popular non-English, non-native languages are Spanish, Tibetan, and Somali. 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced -price lunch. Pike Lake Education Center - This school serves 519 all -day kindergarteners, and are provided with free breakfast. 47% of students are non -white, 47% are eligible for free or reduced -price lunch. 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I;1nisiuar.•p \\.,.•an . ./ nnn1.r, �.....,A._... * * v Mustang Dr Figure 3-1: Housing Age City of Mounds View 1,500 3,000 Feet MOUNDS VIEW V 119381active11938o41741GIS,Projects&Housing Age.nxd `Arden Ave Arden -Ave L-ape = CR-I Figure 3-2: Owner Occupied Housing Values City of Mounds View 1,500 3,000 Feet hiAv Oakwood -Dr 11 11 r.rI■■ r5. &: ■■ L r I 11 I/1 aII ice! 11 1a` Pinewood-Cir ciY � ■■■ili-11 11 II in 1111 111 111 in n i Teii rcir n ■■■i. 11 11 Pinewood -Dr MOUNDS VIEW V:\1938\active\193803765\GIS\Projects\Com Plan 2018\Owner Occupied Housing Values.mxd City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May PINovember 247, 2019 AFFORDABILITY Residents across the Twin Cities region experience challenges affording the costs of housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines housing as 'affordable' if its residents pay no more than 30% of their gross income on housing and related costs. Housing costs include rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, HOA fees or other fees associated with living in a home. There are over twelve hundred (24%) cost burdened households in Mounds View who do not meet that threshold. Households are considered Cost Burdened if their housing costs account for a high percentage of their income. Cost burdened households are classified by household size and income as a percent of the area median income (AMI). Qualifications for affordable housing are dependent on income and household size, broken down in Table 3-2. The maximum rent by income and household size is broken down in Table 3-3. The number of cost -burdened households by income brackets below area median income (AMI) are calculated in Table 3-4. Table 3-2: Income limits by household size in order to qualify for affordable housing' 1 2 3 4 5 30%AMI $13,220 $15,100 $16,980 $18,860 $20,380 50% AMI $33,050 $22,650 $25,470 $28,290 $30,570 60%AMI $39,660 $45,300 $50,940 $56,580 $61,140 80% AMI $52,880 $60,400 $67,920 $75,440 $81,520 Table 3-3: Maximum gross rents by bedroom size for affordable housing (post 1989) 1 2 3 4 30% AMI $531 $636 $735 $735 50% AMI $885 $1,061 $1,226 $1,367 60% AMI $1,062 $1,273 $1,471 $1,641 80%AMI $1,416 $1,698 $1,962 $2,188 1 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, "Income Limits And Maximum Rents; Table K: Projects Placed in Service on or after 4/1/2018". Jan 2, 2019. MOUNDS1VIEw Chapter 3: Housing 1 3-5 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May PINovember 267, 2019 Table 3-4: Cost -Burdened by Income Households at or below 30% of AMI 31% to 50% of AMI 51% to 80% of AMI 532 593 144 The median home value in Mounds View was $219,100 in 2018 compared to $208,000 in 2010. Most of the housing units in the City were affordable for households earning 51 % to 80% AMI. A much smaller number were affordable to those earning a smaller percent AMI. The number of affordable units for each income bracket below AMI are calculated in Table 3-5. Table 3-5: Affordable Units by Income Housing Units at or below 30% AMI 31% to 50% AMI 51% to 80% AMI 704 1,467 2,612 Some housing units in Mounds View are publicly subsidized. A certain number of those units are supplied specifically for seniors. The number of publicly subsidized homes is calculated with sub -categories in Table 3-6. Table 3-6: Subsidized Housing Number of Units Publicly Subsidized ... specifically for Seniors ... specifically for People with Disabilities HOUSING PROJECTIONS AND NEEDS 181 40 0 Although Mounds View is largely built -out, it will need to continue to grow as local and regional demographics evolve. The city will need to accommodate a rising population including residents of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The Metropolitan Council requires Mounds View to supply 27 new affordable units by 2040. The allocation of needed units by income brackets below AMI are calculated in Table 3-7. Table 3-7: Housing Allocation by Income Required Units at or below 30% of AMI 31% to 50% of AMI 51% to 80% of AMI Total Units AMI = Area Median Income 13 5 92 27 2 "Boulevard" Apartments, constructed in 2019, includes 60-units at or below 60% AMI. 250000 225000 200000 175000 150000 125000 100000 75000 50000 25000 0 r\-/ 0 0 N N LO 00 N N N O N N O CO rl O N Median Home Value (Mounds View) Reinvestment Many apartment buildings in Mounds View were built in the 1960's and 1970's without indoor parking, elevators, or other modern amenities, and are naturally occurring affordable housing, with rents $0.90 - $1.10 per sq ft for a two -bedroom unit ($900 - $1,300 per month), as of 2018. In 2018, BBH Management purchased the 48-unit Ridgewood Apartments. As leases expire, BBH has remodeled each unit, floor to ceiling, investing about $10,000 per unit, with a goal of rents of about $1 per square foot (garage extra). Reinvestment in multi -family housing is critical to maintain these older buildings and stabilize neighborhoods. Chapter 3: Housing 13-6 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 1'INovember 247, 2019 The Metropolitan Council estimates that there will be an increase of 220 new households in Mounds View between 2020 and 2040. In order to accommodate the growth, new homes both single-family and multi -family are likely needed. New multi -family development is likely to occur along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor on property currently used as single-family residential and commercial uses. HOUSING ACTION PLAN Mounds View intends to work with partners to develop an Action Plan that focuses on: 1. Homeowner Assistance 2. Preservation of Affordable Housing 3. Development/Redevelopment of New Affordable Housing Currently (2019), such efforts operate independently, rather than as a conjoined effort. A conjoined effort will be developed as part of the City's Strategic Plan. HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Many of the resources are through Ramsey County, and include loans for moderate -income to low-income households, and weatherization programs specific to suburban communities. A list of available resources can be found on the City of Mounds View website. As of 2019, this list includes programs facilitated by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), including; • Suburban Ramsey County Energy Conservation Differed Loan • Mounds View Emergency Repair Deferred Loan • Mounds View General Home Repair Revolving Loan • Mounds View Mobile Home Loan MOUNDsIVIEw City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 1 November 247, 2019 PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING Mounds View includes some small homes on large lots built prior to World War II. As homeowners move or pass away, developers have purchased, demolished, and subdivided the properties for new construction, typically priced between $325,000 and $425,000. The City will continue to encourage such redevelopment, which is necessary to provide options, and to remain competitive with surrounding communities within the School District. Mounds View is home to three manufactured home parks consisting of 561 homes on a combined 80 acres. These properties are particularly desirable for redevelopment due to their size, proximity to freeways, service, manufacturing and high-tech jobs, and are walkable distances to parks and schools. These manufactured home parks are privately owned and maintained. The City intends to work with the owners and the Metropolitan Council to monitor private infrastructure for structural stability including water inflow and infiltration. Should one or more of these parks be redeveloped, the City supports preserving the same number of affordable housing units in its place, or within the same school attendance boundary. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING The City has preference for new market -rate housing in order to provide a range of housing options. When warranted, the City will support new affordable housing projects on a case -by -case basis, preferably mixed with market rate housing. It has been the City's experience that mixed affordable/market-rate developments are difficult to attract to Mounds View because of smaller land parcels available for redevelopment, meaning smaller projects are more likely to be developed as all affordable, or all market -rate units with no mixture. The City will continue to work with its partners to better understand the City's place in supporting affordable housing within the larger metro area. Mounds View is an attractive location because of the school district, proximity to freeways, and jobs. Redevelopment is likely to occur along the Mounds View Boulevard and many of those parcels are guided for mixed use and higher density housing to better support a mix of housing, including affordable units. See Chapter 1: Land Use. The city's location is hindered by the availability and cost of land3, limited mass transit access, and public opposition to affordable housing due to the large amount that already exists in the City. Part of this is public perception of "what kind of people" live in affordable housing. The City will continue its efforts of making Mounds View an inclusive and welcoming community. 3 The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) provides competitive tax credits to qualifying affordable housing projects based on a Qualified Allocation Plan, taking into account proximity to jobs, transit, high performing school districts, economic and racial integration. More points tend to be awarded to those areas of higher incomes and less integration, presenting a challenge for Mounds View which is stable and affordable, not attracting regional attention for reinvestment, and supporting vacancy along Mounds View Boulevard. Boulevard Affordable Housing costs about the same to construct as market -rate housing. New affordable housing is affordable because of subsidies provided to the developer/owner, allowing them to reduce rent. For example, the Boulevard Apartments (2019) costs about $230,000 per unit to build, and will charge rents within 60% of AM I. The project received funding from multiple sources, including; the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (IRS Tax Credits), Metropolitan Council (Livable Communities Grant), Ramsey County (discounted land sale), and the City of Mounds View (Tax Increment Financing). It is these subsidies that made the project financially feasible, and would not have been built but for this assistance. Chapter 3: Housing 1 3-8 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 14November 267, 2019 HOUSING TOOLS There are a number of widely used tools available to the City of Mounds View to address housing needs within the community. Such tools include, but are not limited to: ,Local sources of funding: Formatted: Font: Bold • Creation/use of a local Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA),. Formatted: Font: 10 pt Community Development Agency (CDA), or Economic Development (. Formatted: Space Before: 10 pt Authority (EDA): State law permits cities to cooperatively plan,' ( Formatted: Left undertake, construct, or operate projects that contribute to the [Formatted: Font: Italic economic welfare and public benefit of the community, including housing projects and developments, redevelopment projects, interest rate reduction programs, or any combination of these (Source: Metropolitan Council). • Housing Bonds • Tax Abatement: Tax abatement is a financing tool that reduces taxes or tax increases for owners of specific properties. Local governments offer the tax reduction to provide a financial incentive for a public benefit, such as creation of housing affordable to lowAandmoderate- income households (Source: Metropolitan Council). • Tax Increment Financing: primary tool in economic development. and redevelopment, tax increment financing, also known as TIF, is a legislatively authorized tool available to cities and special entities such as housing and redevelopment authorities. Used to finance real estate development costs, municipalities create TIF districts to encourage development and to pay for related public improvements and infrastructure needs such as streets, sidewalks, or sewer (Source: Metropolitan Council). Local policies and strategies: • Effective referrals • Fair Housing Policy • First time homebuyer, down payment assistance, and foreclosure prevention programs • Participation in housing -related organizations, partnerships, and initiatives • Site Assembly • Zoning and subdivision ordinances • Rental license and inspections programs ▪ Ld11U Ddlll\ I WIII l.'ILICJ • Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) • Livable Communities l Formatted: Font: Italic Transit Oriented Development (TOD) l Formatted: Font: Italic B1ocK Grant Funds (umit') Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: Font: Italic Preservation strategies: l Formatted: Left IFormatted: Font: Bold 1vvv iii,.vi11" I Ivu.JII iy Iun Credit Properties • Public Housing Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Areas (HIAs) • Community Land trusts • Low -interest rehab programs • Manufactured Home Parks • Private unsubsidized affordable housing Formatted: Left, No bullets or numbering Affnrrinl.I,. IJn,,,,i . enc+c nhnirt 4hn Chapter 3: Housing 13-9 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May HINovember 267, 2019 HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Housing Need Homeowner Assistance Preservation of Affordable Housing Available Tool Home Improvement Loans, Energy Conservation Deferred Loan Habitat for Humanity' A Brush with Kindness and Hearts & Hammers home repair programs Homestead to reduce property taxes FirstHOME Buyer Assistance Program Rental license and inspections programs CDBG and HOME Housing Bonds, Local EDA powers. Community Land Trust Manufactured Home Park Preservation Tools Development/Redevelopment Tax Abatement, TIF of New Affordable Housing Consolidated RFP, LCDA, Site Assembly qualified developer providing affordable housing with units available of at least 80% AMI. The City would consider these regional tools at the request of a qualified developer providing affordable housing with units available of at least 80% AMI. Circumstance and Sequence of Use MOUNDS]VIE4v Formatted: Left Formatted Table The City has links on their wensite to these resources and will provide referrals to residents as needed. The City has links on the to these resources and referrals to residents as needed. center Tor Energy ana Environment (CEE) Formatted: No bullets or numbering The City has a link on thf Formatted: No bullets or numbering to this resource and wil referrals to residents as needed. The City has a link onthof Formatted: No bullets or numbering to this resource and wil N ,,vluc referrals to residents as needed. The City has a rental c license and inspects a properties The City will consider sr an application to Ramsey HOME or CDBS to assist with maintenance and rehabilitation of housing for low -and -moderate income households. Formatted: No bullets or numbering Formatted: Centered Formatted: Left, No bullets or numbering The City will consider stn of these tools to press threatened affordable housing Formatted: No bullets or numbering MHFA The City will consider -ef Formatted: No bullets or numbering homeownership resou a 1.oy VlJuIT,y Manufactured home parks and will consider supporting a local notice of first sale or first look provisions to provide residents time to consider cooperative ownership if/when the community becomes available for sale. The City would consid Formatted: No bullets or numbering local tools at the requ ivii Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Developer, MHFA, Metropolitan Council Ramsey County Chapter 3: Housing 13-10 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT May 1'INovember 247, 2019 HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Item Solution MOUNDS'VIEw A table with the following: • Total number of housing units • Units affordable below 30%, 31-50%, 51-80% AMI • Units owner occupied • Units rentals • Number Single family homes • Number Multi -family homes • Subsidized: senior, disabilities, other; expiration • Number households cost burdened below 30%, ... Map owner -occupied with values Narrate existing housing needs Narrate land use plan supporting more housing Show allocation of need for affordable housing, 3 levels Densities sufficient to support affordable housing (8 units/acre, or 12/ac for <50% AMI, 6/ac for 51-80%) Describe programs, when they should be used Connect needs with programs Error! Reference source not found. Table 3-5 Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found. Table 3-6 Table 3-4 Figure 3-2 Page 3-6 Page 3-8 Table 3-7 Started on 3-7 Done? Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Additional, not required by Council: Jon sending map showing location of affordable units Jon requesting map of age of each unit Jon sending graphic for Median HH Value over time Chapter 3: Housing 1 3-11 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities INTRODUCTION This section covers the lands, infrastructure, buildings, and services that public agencies provide on a public and semipublic basis in the interest of Mounds View residents. Public facilities and services are vital to the city's quality of life and marketability. As Mounds View is a developed city, its public facilities are generally in place. The focus of this chapter is maintenance and improvement of existing facilities and services and the community's future needs. PARKS, TRAILS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES GOALS AND POLICIES The City of Mounds View has developed policies related to parks, trails, and community facilities to ensure their preservation and enhancement. The goals and policies are as follows: Goal 1: Recognize that the Mounds View ISD 621 is the most valued community asset, and coordinate with the district in developing mutually beneficial facilities and programs. • Establish agreements with ISD 621 and athletic associations for shared programing and maintenance of city -school facilities. Goal 2: Support community health through land uses that improve opportunities for physical activities, access to healthy food and social services, housing stability and the environment. • Support healthy lifestyle programs through continued cooperation with the YMCA and other programing. • Support partnerships between the City and community organizations, and for -profit organizations and local entrepreneurs, for the joint use of City facilities. • Investigate market demands for the Community Center and consider re -allocating space and/or expansion to meet the needs of the community and the adjacent City Hall Park. • Explore opportunities for studying access to healthy food. MOUNDSIVIEw Opinion Survey 28% of respondents use the Mounds View Community Center, and 30% use city trails at least weekly. There were several comments comparing Mounds View facilities to that of Shoreview and New Brighton, along with suggestions for minor improvements to specific parks and trail segments. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to maintain and enhance current park facilities and explore partnerships for expansions and enhancements. Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities 14-1 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Goal 3: Improve connections between local trails and regional trail systems. • Complete the City's trail and sidewalk master plan with connections to trails/sidewalks in adjacent cities. Coordinate with Ramsey County and DNR for improvements to the Rice Creek Water trail and the regional trail system. Goal 4: Conduct inventory and needs analysis of park facilities to address if parks are addressing the needs of the immediate neighborhood and the larger community. • Identify gaps in facilities, and program improvements through the CIP and annual budget. • Consider repurposing of under-utilized properties in a manner that achieves the highest and best use and increases the value (not limited to monetary) to the community while mitigating impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. • Study park dedication fees and how they are handled by other municipalities. Goal 5: Create a pollinator friendly community. • Encourage pollinator friendly practices in private gardens. • Partner with local schools. Goal 6: Maintain, repair, and improve the City's stormwater system infrastructure as necessary. EXISTING PARKS AND TRAIL NETWORK Parks and open space areas in Mounds View include municipally owned and operated neighborhood and community parks and special use facilities. There are nine neighborhood parks, three community parks, and one special use park. These publicly owned parcels are highlighted in Figure 4-1. The City owns several properties that do not have a designated use. Many of these are not publicly accessible or consist of wetlands and flood plain. The City intends to consider the land's highest and best use, which may be leaving it as open space. City trails and sidewalks are identified in Figure 4-2. The City plans to complete a trail segment along Mounds View Boulevard, with connections to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail (east), and planned trails in Spring Lake Park (west). The City has added sidewalks as part of its street reconstruction program. It is the intent that every household be within a 1/4 mile of a sidewalk or trail, and that all busy roads have a sidewalk or trail. Chapter 4: Par Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan The 14-mile Rice Creek Regional Trail extends from the Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve in Lino Lakes (5,500 acres), to the Mississippi River in Fridley. Within Ramsey County, the trail passes through a wildlife corridor adjacent to the Arden Hills Army Training Site, and through Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton (217 acres). Anoka and Ramsey counties are conducting a trail master plan. The main activity center will be in and around Building 189 in Arden Hills. Within Mounds View, planned improvements include: Commented [WL3]: This change was requested by RCWD. Please advise if it is appropriate. This goal previously stated: "Maintain the City's storm water infiltration system and coordinate with Rice Creek Watershed District to optimize their efficiencies, and repair or re -purpose inefficient systems." at Old Hwy 8 to include improved water trail access, fishing area, restrooms, increased parking. • Overflow parking at Edgewood Middle School. (Below) Proposed Development (south section). Mounds View is highlighted in yellow. ks, Trails, and Community Facilities 1 4-2 .65thrAve*NE o Groeta u "Ardan Ave Laport-D Sherwood -PI Oakwood -Dr Bronson -Dr Pa �Woodale-Dr View D -Woodcrest VVcodcrest-Dr park a o I�• 1• - fi9th Aiv\NE Il�� �J HI I HAIR,. 1 Public Ownership: City of Mounds View Ramsey County State of Minnesota Mounds View School District Public Utilities Mounds View City Boundary Existing Land Use: Single Family, Detached Single Family, Attached Multi -Family Manufactured Housing Park Retail and Other Commercial Office Residential Mixed Use - 1-85th Ave NE Ar ran Ave Greenfield Park Hilly^ark Oakwood Dr i i U Pinewood-Cir R Louisa -Ave r3 � o Clearview-Ave—a ® Clearview-Ave p Randy Park LIL_ a- Ridge La 2 m A -oo c 3 Woodale-Dr o g Wo dcrest-Dr—o g 2,1 3 W o () J Terrace Dr Pinewood -Di Pinewood Elem ■ Belle -La imoeneve y Lambert Park � � Iliei Figure 4-1: Publicly Owned Properties City of Mounds View 1,500 3,000 Feet VAIndustrial Mixed -Use - Industrial and Utility Institutional Park, Recreation, or Preserve Undeveloped/Vacant Right -of -Way Open Water NWI Wetland VVoodale Dr. Rice Creek.Nort MOUNDS VIEW V:11938Vanive11938041741GIS1Projens\Public Properties.mxd 35th.Ave _N E JLL Laport D3 Shdi PI 4V jdale_Dr, Bike Lane, Existing (3 mi.) -• • I Bike Lane, Planned Silver View Park Hillview Park ok Library CR H2 W Laport Dr pm - OM �II Oakwood Dr . 11111111 mm I 1111�A mm E to :: Ta RIME s L ttt lr m Pinewood Cir g N 'c c CR I W rn Groberg St � N N E rIBelle La 85th Ave NE Hillview Rd Pinewood Dr — �Bronsen.Qrl IIII 111 L I U Lambert Ave o y Lamb P11,11.8Tark U E m �a , F Louisa Ave Clea new Ave o �. -� Cleawiew-Ave o` , Woodale Dr •� Il i Random Park Ridge La ■ ��— ��''r�''r� C7 fu J a U Woodale D o O r . m o 00 I e — w Edgewood ni Woo+drerrta o 3 3� -.u- m• Middle School c II� °IlllllH Metropolitan Council Tier 1 RBTN Corridor Metropolitan Council Tier 2 RBTN Corridor Sidewalk, Existing (11.5 mi.) - City Parks (11) /• • I Sidewalk, Planned (3.4 mi.) 1 Other Destinations Trail, Existing (10.2 mi) I: I Mounds View City Boundary • • I Trail, Planned (1.6 mi.) Figure 4-2: Bicycle and Pedestrian System City of Mounds View 0 1,500 3,000 Feet I I I I I I I I Rice Creek North Regional Trai Mustang. Or March 2 1 , 2019 V.119381activa 1193884174n151P rojeclsSi ki ng.mxd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 A In addition to City parks, Ramsey County Parks and Trails are included in the Metropolitan Council's Regional Park System. Within, and adjacent to Mounds View, is the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, and water trail, which includes portions of Anoka and Ramsey counties. The trail cuts through the far southeast corner of Mounds View. Facilities include a pedestrian trail, water trail (Rice Creek), and parking/portage area. PLANNED PARKS AND TRAILS 21 There are no proposals for new parks within the city. There are a number of sidewalks, trails, and extensions proposed to improve options for active transportation. Proposed trails and sidewalks generally connect segments that are missing to close gaps in the network. Proposed trails/sidewalks connections are mapped in Figure 4-2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES Mounds View public buildings include City Hall (which includes city administrative offices and the police department), the Public Works maintenance facility, the community center, park buildings, and park shelters. All community facilities are mapped in Figure 4-3. Mounds View Community Center and YMCA The Bel Rae Ballroom was built in 1964 and was remodeled to become the Mounds View Community Center in 1998. The Center includes a banquet facility with a 400-person capacity, meeting rooms, gymnasium, fitness equipment, teen center, game area, and a daycare center which operates independently. In 1998, the City Council voted to eliminated the Parks Department and contract with an external agency. The City entered into an agreement with the YMCA in 1999, reviewing agreements every five years. The YMCA administers the Community Center operations and recreational programing, and is overseen by the YMCA Advisory Board, including two City Councilmembers, Parks, Trails & Forestry Commissioners, community members, YMCA staff and City staff. The Advisory Board provides recommendations to the City Council on operational considerations. Hea Source Map, illustrating popularity of walking/jogg ng routes (Stava Labs, 2019). The most used route is on the Medtronic campus. Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities 14-5 A d"an Ave W ooda`leD Ma or Gateway Minor Gateway III Public Facilities and Schools Parks Ardan Ave Laport-D Sherwood Rd Silver View Park b� 0 - learview-Avea 0 Louisa -Ave I_ _ I Mounds View City Boundary Right -of -Way Open Water FT] NWI Wetland Figure 4-3: Community Facilities City of Mounds View a0 1,500 3,000 Feet Ardan Park Le pert Dr Community Center Greenfield Park >yj.11 I I Illllllh�u II I I I 1 Hillview Rd nlllluI p11A11 Oakwood Park III akwood Dr`..1„�� i11111'It1111 Mao II errace Dr Pinewood -Br — Pinewood Elementary .Belle -La Woodale=Dr �GR9 \\ • i Rice Creek North Regional Trail Mustang=D MOUNDS VIEW V:119381acnve11935041740IS\Projects\Community Facilities.rad City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 PARKS ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Item MOUNDS]VIE4v Solution Done? Describe and map Regional Parks in city Page 4-2, Figure 4-2 Describe and map Fed. & State recreational lands Figure 4-1 Mark regional parkland on maps Figure 4-1 Acknowledge Council -approved park master plan boundaries N/A Describe and map existing and proposed parks, trails, facilities Figure 4-2 Include CIP for parks and open space facilities Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities 1 4-7 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Chapter 5: Transportation INTRODUCTION The roadway system in Mounds View is built -out, though it will continue to evolve in the coming years. The system consists of state and county roads that function as principal and minor arterials, and County and City roads that function as collector and local streets. Mounds View Boulevard, also known as County Highway 10, runs diagonally through the city. The corridor provides quick access to nearby freeways, but many have seen it function dually as a barrier. The State of Minnesota (MnDOT) turned the jurisdiction of Mounds View Boulevard to Ramsey County in 2000. While Mounds View acknowledges the importance of the corridor for moving traffic, the City has determined that there is an excessive amount of right-of-way being maintained for the Boulevard. In 2002, the City adopted a design theme to enhance the image of the Mounds View Boulevard corridor and continues to work toward its implementation. Mounds View has developed a comprehensive trailway plan. The City will consider opportunities to implement the construction and maintenance of trailways. See Chapter 5: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities for more information. Transportation Goals and Policies The City has developed transportation goals and policies to ensure residents and visitors can move safety through the city. The goals and policies related to transportation are as follows: Goal 1: Support Transit Oriented Development (TOD) through supportive transit options. • Expand transit routes through Mounds View, including the city's northeast quadrant, where there are gaps in the service area. • Encourage transit innovation and implementation, including future Bus Rapid Transit, alternative modes of transit (e.g. autonomous vehicles), and electric vehicles. • Work with MTC to invest in permanent Park & Ride facilities. • Advocate for transit including the preservation of existing routes, investments in permanent Park & Ride facilities, and support for Transit Oriented Development. • Improve permanent mass transit stations, including seating, shelters, and signage for all ages and abilities. Goal 2: Complete the remaining 20% of street reconstruction and maintain a long- term fiscal plan for maintenance and replacement of City infrastructure. Goal 3: Balance community and commuting needs as Mounds View is located along a commuting corridor by enhancing characteristics that improve the City's Boulevard. • Coordinate with Ramsey County access management to balance needs of travelling public with needs of residents and local property owners. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 15-1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 • Minimize non -local traffic from driving through residential neighborhoods. • Coordinate with Ramsey County and MnDOT to improve traffic flow on County and State Roads. • Improve safety of pedestrian crossings along Mounds View Boulevard. • When considering subdivisions, require additional right-of-way and realignment of off -set intersections along Mounds View Blvd. • Include electric vehicle charging stations and improvements to support innovative modes of transportation in capital improvement projects. Goal 4: Continue to participate in the planning process for any expansion of the Anoka County Airport. • Protect the general airspace for the Anoka County Airport, through regulation of structure height. • Notify MnDOT and the FAA of any proposed construction or alteration that would exceed a height of 200' above ground level at an imaginary surface extending upward and outward at a slope of 100:1 from the nearest point of the nearest runway of a public airport, at least 30 days in advance of a Public Hearing, or City Council action. • Oppose expansion of the Anoka County Airport if it creates noise nuisance or safety related issues for Mounds View residents. Goal 5: Improve major and minor gateway entrances of the city to include improved signage and attractive landscaping (where space permits). ROADWAY SYSTEM The streets in Mounds View mostly create a regular, rectangular grid system. The major exception is Mounds View Boulevard as it cuts through the grid northwest to southeast diagonally from Central Avenue (Highway 65) just outside of Mounds View to I-35W at the opposite corner of the city. This layout creates many angled intersections with the Boulevard. The City is not anticipating any major street expansion projects in the near future, although some street extensions may occur due to subdivisions and development of existing large lots. Some street and intersection reconfigurations and traffic calming installations may also be undertaken to manage traffic. Ramsey County and the City recently completed a federally funded reconstruction of the intersection of Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H. The City will continue to pursue funding opportunities to improve roadway facilities, crossings, and calming measures across the city. CR H Hiphway Ave Local Access: Mounds view Boulevard & County Road H ■Gateway to TCAAP horn I-35W Highway Ave & I-35W MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 5-2 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Functional Classification Functional classification is a system to establish the hierarchy of streets that collect and distribute traffic from residential neighborhoods to the metropolitan roadway system. The Metropolitan Council has established a functional classification system for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Classifications of streets in Mounds View include principal arterials, minor arterials, collector roadways, and local streets. The functional classifications of roadways in Mounds View and associated traffic volumes are shown in Figure 5-1. Functional classification helps to ensure that non -transportation factors, such as land use and development, are taken into account in planning and design of the roadway system. The two major considerations in the classification of roadway networks are access and mobility. Mobility is of primary importance on arterials and thus limiting access is a necessity. However, the primary function of a local roadway is access. This in turn limits mobility. The extent and degree of access control is an important factor in the function of a roadway facility. The functional classification types are dependent upon one another in order to provide a system of streets and highways. Minor Arterials — Mounds View Boulevard, Silver Lake Road: Minor arterial roadways connect the urban service area to cities and towns inside and outside the region and generally service medium to short trips. Minor arterials connect principal arterials, minor arterials, and collectors. The spacing range from '/4 to 3/4 of a mile in metro centers to 1 to 2 miles in developing areas. The desired minimum average speed during peak traffic periods is 20 mph in fully developed and 30 mph in developing areas. The emphasis for minor arterial roadways is on mobility rather than on land access. In urban areas, direct land access is generally restricted to concentrations of commercial/industrial land uses. • Mounds View Boulevard (A -Minor Reliever): Defined as a road that provides direct relief for metropolitan highway traffic. 4 lanes + turn lanes. • Silver Lake Road (A -Minor Expander): Defined as a road that provides a way to make connections between urban areas outside the 1-494/1-694 beltway. 4 lanes. Principal Arterials - Interstate 35W, State Highway 10: Principal arterial roadways serve major activity centers, higher traffic volumes, longer trips, and carry a higher proportion of total urbanized travel on a minimum of mileage. Along these facilities, the City and other agencies limit access to preserve the ability of the roadway to accommodate the volumes and to maximize safety for drivers. The management criteria require that a 40 mph average speed be achieved during peak traffic periods. Also, little or no direct land access should be allowed to these roadways. Grade separated intersections are required for freeways and highly desired for other principal arterial roadways. 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'wa i♦ �A�■,ar LIB14 14 IIItt4���4��: kkr 5,700 Bolick -• ■ ii • - -o =-' 81=0J 1;100 • • a -o 0 - -- ■ ■ 1 650-W00dale-or 1�,350 E 0 a 7„300 4,650 I le1 7,500 128,00 23;100°, 29,000 7,000 olob t. 5,900 Mustang;E( LPril 10, 19 Figure 5-1: Existing and Planned Functional Classifications and Traffic Volumes City of Mounds View _\o 1,500 3,000 Feet MOUNDS VIEW V:11938WdiveV1938041 741GIS1ProjeclsVFunctional Class.rrxd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Access Management Access management is the balancing of two important components in any transportation system: access and mobility. It is a critical component of a safe and efficient roadway system. By limiting access points on highways, the number of potential conflicts may be reduced. Access management is important to balancing automotive mobility with automobile access to local properties. As discussed above, access is limited on higher mobility roadways such as Principal Arterials, while local streets provide increased access and decreased mobility. Standards are listed in Table 5-1. Table 5-1: Summary of Recommended Street Spacing for Non-IRCs, MnDOT Access Management Manual Category 9 rY Area or Facility Y Type TypicaI Functional Class Public St eet Spacing Signal Spacing 9 p g Primary Full -Movement Intersection Secondary Intersection 4 Principal Arterials in the Twin Cities Met opolitan Area and Primary Regional Trade Centers (Non.lRCs). 4AF Non -Interstate Freeway Prm ipal Arteria is Interchange Access Only l Section 3.2.7 for interim spacing) Interim 4A Rural 1 mile 1t2 mile See Section 3.2.5 4B Uroan/ Urbanizing 1fe mile 114 mile 112 mile 4C Urban Core 300-133 feet. depe dent upon bock length 1,4 mile 5 Minor Arterials SA Rural Minor Arterials 1.2 mile 114 mile See Seaton 3.2.5 SB Urban/ Urbanizing Urban Core 1+4 mile 114 mile 1+< mile 5C 300-G60 feet. dependent upon block length 1 id role 6 Collectors SA Rural Collectors 1:2 mile 114 mile see Becton 3.2.5 6B Urban/ Urbanizing 1l8 mi a Not Applicable 1 r4 mile 6C Urban Core 300 6B3 feet. depe dent upon bock length 118 vile 7 Specific Area Access Management Plans 7 All All By adopted plan Complete Streets The City is committed to providing a transportation network that is safe and supportive of all users, in- or outside of motor vehicles. As the use of alternative modes of transportation rise locally and regionally, the City will study the feasibility of allocating more space on the roads for slower moving traffic with a primary focus on pedestrian comfort and safety. The City also recognizes that residents' mode choice is largely dependent on the type of infrastructure in place. The City will continue to study options for improving sidewalk, bikeways, and transit facilities as a catalyst for increasing use of alternative modes of transportation. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 15-5 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Revisioning Mounds View Boulevard In past years, a significant portion of traffic has been diverted from Mounds View Boulevard to State Highway 10, bypassing much of the city. This reconfiguration brings new opportunities as well as challenges. With much of the traffic diverted from the area, fewer people are passing by the local businesses each day. The bypass of automotive traffic also provides new opportunities for creating an attractive destination. Mounds View Boulevard could better function for people using a range of transportation options, including walking, biking, use of mass transit, and driving. The City will study the feasibility of reconstructing Mounds View Boulevard in the coming years. Transportation studies will be completed in tandem with land use studies, as each greatly effects and is dependent on the other. For topics related to land use along Mounds View Boulevard, see Chapter 2. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 5-6 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Pedestrian and Bicycle System Mounds View adopted a resolution establishing a comprehensive trailways system policy in 1992. The goals of this program include: 1. Helping to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety in the city 2. Providing a trailway system that connects recreational opportunities within the city 3. Provide trail links to Ramsey and Anoka counties and to adjacent cities' trail systems In recent years, a link to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail and Rice Creek Chain of Lake Park Preserve has been completed, providing bike and walking access to neighboring jurisdictions and the Mississippi River Trail. Anoka and Ramsey Counties jointly operate the Rice Creek West Regional Trail and the Rice Creek North Regional Trails. Mounds View lies in the middle of the corridor and provides a link between the two. Ramsey County trailway connections that serve Mounds View include a route to downtown St. Paul through Shoreview on a trailway on County Road I. Mounds View also has the opportunity to connect with trailways leading to downtown Minneapolis via Silver Lake Road. The City will continue to study trailway improvements and extensions. See Chapter 4: Parks, Trails, and Community Facilities for more. The City does not provide trailways on every street. Mounds View intends for the trailway system to provide reasonable accessibility to all areas of the city, making special provisions to provide access to schools, parks, business areas, and the City Hall and Community Center area. A map of the existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian system can be seen in Figure 5-2. Trailway priorities established by the City in 1992 include: Stripe and mark one or both sides of City roads with sufficient width to provide on - street trails consistent with the trailways plan 1. Pursue grants and funding sources for development of the trailways in Mounds View 2. Consider adding trailways during street reconstruction and improvements The City has nearly completed a program to construct new trailways along both sides of Mounds View Boulevard, a street which could otherwise be seen as a barrier to safe biking. The corridor contains several destinations vital to the city, including Mounds View City Hall, Community Center, Ramsey County public library, parks, transit facilities, and various strip malls, most of which were designed primarily for access by car. The new trails along Mounds View Boulevard provide pedestrian safe access to these facilities as well as provide access to several local trial segments and regional trail systems. The City will investigate strategies for integrating mixed -use trails into existing strip malls and other auto -oriented developments. The City will also study expansions to the system that provide connections with neighboring cities. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 15-7 ei 1 7 O L 0 .00 0 0 0 cc -13 85th Ave NE Al' Mho = ifs dP\ MI Groveland rm. 1■■■ ■! ■1 A = — 5 • lllllllr ginL,a. ark Lakeside Park MN - - 1 - - 1 - - - 11 1 1 1 1_Brensan D ■ I w 1 m She 0 _P_1 rn— C9 ct — �o oriDr MMIN=_IME_ B— NMI Ardan Ave E. 13 NM NE =nu 9radan r;vr r11 (W =ma �IlMI MINIM ■ �1 Immi tom � • t • Emma — Y Bronson Dr 1 I 1 l 177 1 Ridge La Woodale Dr J ce J J �■:,i o 1 Na �Woodcre-t�Dr twood,crest m rjWocretD • j � ❑a - to um x -r1J : 01 -0lMN W J -- Q A ] Sherwood Rd =3 0 -' Hillview Park ■ Hillview RdMMMM Silver View Park Park View Dr Mmamm 0 a N 1 EM _ ..-- r • to e�Library 1 1 C-R-H-W 1 Mr♦f �11 moimp • • ■111■1• '111 la MIM 01 - - ICKt Louisa Ave Clearview Ave City Hall r0 F m 0 Random Park • Woodale D. 1Q p000Au30a0 - NIM 0 1111 ■ r. trig —� nnum uum■t 85th Avl-NEJ la 1 111 111111 111111111111 uI1P o t G a � mem- • • ■ • grh g111111 ■ Pinewood Ci Oakwood Dr 1 t ou 0 0 c CRIW q N ! 0 4 Bronson Dr m W C Park r_ Clearview Ave Di w Edgewood ME Middle School 1111111 111111 111«n 11111t1111 CO L 3 (3 Hillview Rd Oakwood Park 1 Oakwood Dr r■■I-I�,l LTerrace-Dr 1 Pinewood Dr 11 1 Groberg St 72 Pinewood Elem _ I0FA � - m Belle LarYs i 7r 4 - �BronsvripQr- H _ . Lambert Ave Lambert Park -o 0 E 0 Bike Lane, Existing (3 mi) 7, Metropolitan Council Tier 1 RBTN Corridor Bike Lane, Planned r4•. Metropolitan Council Tier 2 RBTN Corridor Sidewalk, Existing (11.5 mi.) City Parks (11) Sidewalk, Planned (3.4 mi.) Other Destinations Trail, Existing (10.2 mi) Trail, Planned (1.6 mi.) I_ _ I Mounds View City Boundary Greenfield A N I MI 1 I Rice Creek North Regional Trail •..- re #' Woodale Dr • ,�,////%'%%v, ■■■■■■■O 4 (-0Y 1i r, %`� •Ik Patin la �-44* it.'Ns �i 4/ /, ighia .®\ di 2 April 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2019 Figure 5-2: Bicycle and Pedestrian System City of Mounds View 0 1,500 3,000 Feet N V:1 9381active11938041741GI SIProjectsEiKing.mxd City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Transit Metro Transit is the major transit service provider in the Twin Cities area, and it provides transit service in Mounds View. Mounds View is within the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District, Market Area III. Service options for Market Area III include: • Primary emphasis on commuter express bus service • Suburban local routes providing basic coverage • General public dial -a -ride service supplementing fixed route service Figure 5-3 shows the current bus routes serving Mounds View. There are express routes to downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, and limited plus local bus services to downtown Minneapolis via Silver Lake Road. In addition to the fixed route bus service, the Metropolitan Council operates Metro Mobility that provides door-to-door transportation service for people with disabilities. The Metropolitan Council provides other services through the Metro Commuter program. The City is expecting the Metropolitan Council to continue to provide mass transit, Metro Mobility, and Metro Commuter services in the future. The City is supportive of higher density and mixed -use development along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor, see Chapter 2: Land Use. Higher density development is needed to support frequent transit service, and vice -versa. As plans move forward with higher density development along the Corridor, the City will continue to work with Metro Transit to develop transit service on Mounds View Boulevard. There is an existing park -and -ride lot located at the County Road H and I-35W interchange area. Transit service in the northeast quarter of Mounds View is virtually nonexistent. The residential areas there, including two manufactured home parks, would benefit from transit service. As Mounds View works to build a robust and diversified transportation network, it is important for transit service to be included as a viable option. Mounds View will work with Metro Transit to enhance transit service in the City in order to support a multi -modal network and improve access for current and future residents. MouNDs ViEw Laport Dr s1rVvie-I ��PrI� . ti 9th AveiNE I� • Bus Stop • Park & Ride Lot Route 25 Route 250 Route 252 Route 288 Route 825 Route 860 min Route 955 Oakwood -Dr Bronson Dr H 11vie Rd o `ark.View-Dr` fit. Woodale-Dr 11 —I Iri � Woodcrest Cyr —Louisa-Ave 5 0 —Glearview-Ave-2. P. Ridge La J J i 0 3 Woodale-D � o 0 9 C (0 Woodcrest-Dr—o a m w jMounds View City Boundary Single Family, Detached Single Family, Attached ▪ Multi -Family ▪ Manufactured Housing Park Retail and Other Commercial LI Office Mr Residential Mixed Use Figure 5-3: Existing Transit System City of Mounds View 0 1,500 3,000 Feet ArdanAve II l iu I�I � 0 O —Bronson-Dr Lu w WA Industrial Mixed -Use Industrial and Utility Institutional Park, Recreation, or Preserve Undeveloped/Vacant Right -of -Way Open Water NWI Wetland Hillview Rd Lambert Ave Oakwood -Dr Terrace Dr Pinewood-nr— m, WoodaleDr April 10: MOUNDS VIEW V:V 93Slective11938041741GISProjects\Transit.nixd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Aviation The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Aeronautics safety and standards are a major consideration in the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of air transportation facilities and services. There are no existing or planned aviation facilities within Mound View. However, the City has a responsibility to protect airspace from potential hazards to air navigation including electronic interference. The City recognizes its responsibility to protect the general airspace around the airport in Blaine and within City limits. Federal and state agencies have established safety zones and regulations around public airports to ensure safety of aircraft operations. Land uses in these zones must be consistent with FAA and MnDOT Aeronautics rules. Structures that are 200 feet tall or higher may pose a hazard to air navigation. As such, structures are limited to a maximum height of 200 feet and there can be no interference with electronic communications, airport lighting, and impairment of visibility. The construction for any structure or alteration exceeding a height of 200 feet or any construction or alteration of greater height that an imaginary surface extending upward at a scale of 100:1 from the nearest point of the nearest runway of a public airport requires notification to the MnDOT Commissioner and possibly the FAA. The current FAA Regulations can be found on the FAA website. Part 77 of the Current FAA Regulations contains guidelines regarding when the FAA shall be notified of construction or alterations that will affect the local airspace. In the event that the FAA shall be notified of proposed construction or alterations, one may find the appropriate form ("Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration" — Form 7460- 1) on the FAA website. The FAA has several regional offices with Minnesota served by the Great Lakes Regional Office in Des Plaines, Illinois. There currently are no structures in Mounds View that exceed 200 feet or pose safety hazards to air navigation. Mounds view is almost fully developed and land uses are well established in the safety zones. Some infill development of residential land may occur as property owners subdivide larger lots in the future. Mounds View has enacted a Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance that governs the height of towers among other things. This ordinance limits the height of towers to 150 feet in an industrial area, subject to certain conditions. As such, the City is not expecting to have any structure that would be taller than 200 feet near the airport or within its boundaries. In 2008, the Mounds View City Council passed Resolution 7366, opposing the expansion of the Anoka County -Blaine Airport runway(s), and opposing any legislative effort to reclassify the airport as an intermediate status facility. The City expects to participate in the long-term planning efforts and preparations of the safety zoning ordinance for the Anoka County -Blaine Airport and to ensure that airport noise levels to not increase in Mounds View. MouNDs ViEw Chapter 5: Transportation 15-1 1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Freight There are a couple nodes of industrial uses that generate freight movement within Mounds View, each adjacent to city limits. The first and largest is around the interchange of I-35W and Mounds View Boulevard (County 10). Multiple industrial facilities with trucking docks are located in this area. Access is provided via A -Minor and local streets to the Interstate system and Mounds View Boulevard. The second use that generates freight movement is along the city's northern border. There is a distribution center with direct access to County Rd J, an A -Minor Expander so freight traffic is not expected on local streets as a result. There are no rail lines or rail stations in Mounds View. One rail line and spur runs adjacent to city limits and to a facility in Fridley. County Road H2 through Mounds View is the most direct route between the property and Interstate-35W, creating freight traffic through Mounds View along County Road H2. Figure 5-4 illustrates major access -point and desitnations in Mounds View for freight traffic. Figure 5-1 maps multi -axle freight traffic on A -Minor and Principal Arterial roads. to && yo k 4. Figure 5-4: Freight Access • VIV MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 5-12 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES The City of Mounds View lies within Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) 1692 through 1695, and 1701 through 1707. Potions of zones 1703 and 1695 are also within adjacent cities. Figure 5-5 shows the alignment of TAZ zones and Mounds View boundaries. Population, household, and employment forecasts are allocated for each TAZ zone in Table 5-2. The City of Mounds View is developed with few vacant parcels. New population growth in each zone will be the result of residential and mixed -use redevelopment. The heaviest concentration of redevelopment (i.e. population growth) is guided along the Mounds View Boulevard corridor, which limits the need for road improvements on local roads and better supports use of mass transit and alternative modes of transportation. TAZ zone 1701 is expected to see the greatest population change in the city with an 80 person increase. This zone is one of the largest by geographical area and includes land along Mounds View Boulevard, residential neighborhood, one of the city's manufactured home parks, and large industrial parcels. Population growth here could be a result of mixed -use or high -density residential development along Mounds View Boulevard, or infill development in the residential neighborhoods or manufactured home park. The number of households is also expected to remain steady across all Mounds View TAZ zones. In one zone near Long Lake Road and County Road H2, the number of households is expected to drop by 10. In the other zones, the number of households is expected to increase by anywhere between 10 and 30 between 2020 and 2040. The greatest increase is expected in a small zone between Mounds View Boulevard and Spring Lake. Employment numbers are expected to rise nearly across the board, with one major exception. The zone that is spread between Blaine and the northeast corner of Mounds View and that includes a Medtronic facility within Mounds View and industrial uses within Blaine is expected to lose 100 jobs between 2020 and 2040. Most zones are expected to gain somewhere between 10 and 40 jobs. The zone south of Mounds View Boulevard at the southeast corner of Mounds View is expected to gain 300 jobs. Most growth is expected in TAZ zones adjacent to Mounds View Boulevard. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 5: Transportation 15-13 I__1 wimp 1r '=II�= .. a: 1 I. , i woodCrest=D• iftW : ■ - a - "1 III 11iI1111111 1 4211■1 �I■11111: RIM • 1 /1111u1 1111 �. ., I: ,‘.11111111 NAV �:► �����• ��- ice! atific .- .I ■ ._ 1111a. :: Louisa:A = g �� ■ PleaprO Avve— .yam E= 1.7061?id9 La • • • • • Woodek .. mE— I roodcrest-Dr—p Mounds View City Boundary Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) boundaries 85th Ave yE 1694 ,1111111 ■111111111 u�i1i Okwood Dr 111111111111111 �' �' 11�I1�n1111 t III�p,N1/►/11 111.\Illll Groberg-St Bronson -Dr - Oakwood -Dr Terrace Dr Pinewood-Dr— i" Mustang:Dr January:17j', 2018 Figure 5-5: Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) 1,500 3,000 Feet MOUNDS VIEW V:\19381active\193803765\GIS\Projects\Com Plan 2018\TAZs.mxd City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Table 5-2: Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) MouNDs ViEw Population : TAZ 2020 2030 2040 1692 1693 1694 1695 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 1,200 1,200 1,210 1,230 1,230 1,240 2,150 2,130 2,150 0 0 0 2,600 2,640 2,680 1,710 1,720 1,740 520 540 570 470 480 490 470 450 450 1,020 980 970 1,130 1,130 1,140 Households : TAZ 2020 2030 2040 1692 1693 1694 1695 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 480 490 490 490 500 510 850 870 870 0 0 0 1,080 1,100 1,100 750 770 770 220 250 250 210 210 220 190 190 190 410 410 400 500 500 500 Employment : TAZ 2020 2030 2040 1692 1693 1694 1695 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 60 60 70 40 40 50 80 80 90 4,660 4,710 4,560 1,610 1,690 1,730 280 340 380 110 140 140 0 0 0 10 10 20 90 100 110 940 1,120 1,260 Chapter 5: Transportation 15-15 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS The City of Mounds View will continue to collaborate with neighboring municipalities, Anoka and Ramsey Counties, and MnDOT to maintain and improve mobility and access for residents and visitors to the city. Highlights from the 2018-2024 Capital Improvement Plan are listed below. 2018 — Program Ave from MV Blvd to CR H2 2019 — Bronson Dr from Edgewood to Long Lake and Woodale Dr. 2019 — Water Treatment System Upgrade (bonds in 2020) 2020 — Quincy St from CR H2 to CR I 2020 — MV Blvd / Co. Rd. H2 intersection improvements 2020 — Water Treatment System Upgrade 2021 — Pleasant View Dr/84th Ave 2021 — Spring Lake Road 2021 — Water Treatment System Upgrade 2022 — Bronson from Edgewood to Quincy 2024 — Intersection improvements along MV Blvd (2024 or later) 2026 — Sediment Removal — Silver View Pond (approx. year)* *The City will need to demonstrate compliance with RCWD and DNR requirements and the Wetland Conservation Act in order to proceed with sediment removal at Silver View Pond. MouNDs VIEW City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Item MouNDs VIEW Solution Done? TAZ table with population, household, employment growth (2020, Table 5-3 2030, 2040) Describe connection between growth and FLU Page 5-13 Describe placement of density around transit Page 5-9 Map of functional classification Figure 5-1. Information on A -minor's: Existing and future number of lanes Page 5-3 • Traffic volumes, inc. heavy commercial Figure 5-1 Map 2040 traffic volumes Planned improvements for principal arterials Page 5-16 Incorporate MnDOT access management Table 5-1 Identify transit market area Page 5-9 Dail -a -ride service Page 5-9 Existing and potential high -frequency transit routes None Existing and planned transit stations and transit centers Figure 5-3 Existing and planned park -and -rides and express Figure 5-3 corridors Existing and planned transit advantages None Describe and map bike facilities (include RBTN), connections to Page 5-7 activity centers, physical barriers Describe pedestrian needs for Suburban designation Page 5-7 Airport: Identify policies/ordinances protecting airspace Page 5-11 Identify freight terminals, nodes, Page 5-12 Map multi -axle traffic on principal arterial and a -minors Figure 5-1 Chapter 5: Transportation 15-17 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Chapter 6: Water Resources INTRODUCTION This chapter provides information on the City's Sanitary Sewer, Local Surface Water Management, and Water Supply Plans. These plans are currently being updated to meet new Metropolitan Council and watershed district standards. Full versions of these water resource plans will be included as appendices to the final comprehensive plan. Water Resources Goals and Policies The City of Mounds View recognizes the importance of water resources for human and ecological services. The following goals and policies address sanitary sewer, surface water, and water supply. 1. Provide adequate sanitary sewer, water supply, and surface water management to serve existing and new development or redevelopment. 2. Construct and operate existing and new public facilities to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. 3. Develop a plan consistent with the Metropolitan Council's Regional Development Framework. Policies and Action Steps: 1. Encourage new development or redevelopment that is consistent with the capacity of the sanitary sewer and water systems. 2. Continue City activities to prevent or eliminate excessive infiltration/inflow from the sanitary sewer system. 3. Continue City activities and programs to prevent flooding and adverse impacts from land disturbance, and to manage and preserve the City's wetlands, lakes, and groundwater. 4. Continue implementation of the City's water conservation actions including a conservation rate structure, system improvements, educational efforts, conservation ordinances, and enforcement of water regulations. SANITARY SEWER The Metropolitan Council has prepared forecasts for sewer flow to assist communities in their comprehensive planning efforts. The sewer forecasts for Mounds View are presented in Table 6-1. Table 6-1: Sewer Forecasts 2020 2030 2040 Sewered Population 12,300 12,300 12,400 Sewered Households 5,100 5,200 5,200 Sewered Employment 6,800 7,100 7,200 Average Annual Wastewater Flow (MGD) 1.06 1.03 1.01 MouNDs VIEW Chapter 6: Water Resources 1 6-1 City of Mounds View 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 The City of Mounds View is served by two Met Council interceptors, 4-NS-523 and 4-NS-524. Mounds View's wastewater flow is treated at the Metropolitan Waste Water Treatment Plant in St. Paul. Several improvements are planned for this facility through 2040 to provide for additional plant capacity and to meet required permit standards. The Met Council has established infiltration/inflow (I/1) goals for all communities discharging wastewater to the Metropolitan Disposal System. Since excess I/1 is a local concern to Mounds View as well as a regional concern to the Metropolitan Council, Mounds View will continue to work on reducing I/1 in its sanitary sewer. The City's goals generally are to identify and prevent I/1 from exceeding local and regional system capacity and causing local backups, and to work to remove 1/1 from the system to the greatest extent practicable. As demonstrated in Table 6-1, the community's sewer flow is anticipated to decrease slightly by the year 2040, largely due to water conservation efforts. The City does not anticipate any capacity issues with the existing sewer system. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT Mounds View is within the Rice Creek Watershed District. The City has updated its local surface water management plan to reflect the needs of the watershed district and the Metropolitan Council. A draft plan has been prepared and is currently (2019) under review by the watershed district and Met Council. A full copy of the plan will be included in the appendices of this Comprehensive Plan upon completion. WATER SUPPLY PLANNING The City of Mounds View water system includes water supply, treatment, distribution, and storage to meet the water demands of the utility's customers. The utility operates five active groundwater wells to supply water and maintains two water tanks in the distribution system to sustain water system pressures and provide water during emergencies. The City's water system supply and storage is adequate to meet projected future water demands. The existing firm water supply capacity exceeds the projected 2040 maximum day demand. The existing water storage capacity exceeds future average day demand. While no new water system facilities are planned, maintenance and repair of existing facilities are ongoing. The water treatment facilities are currently (2019) being evaluated to determine necessary repairs and improvements to be made over the next five years. All public water suppliers in Minnesota that operate a public water distribution system, serve more than 1,000 people, and/or all cities in the seven -county metropolitan area, must have a Water Supply Plan (WSP) approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The City of Mounds View Water Supply Plan is required by the DNR and Metropolitan Council. The Mounds View WSP was originally submitted in December 2016 and was updated in January 2019. A full copy of the plan is included in the appendices of this Comprehensive Plan. Inflow & Infiltration One Million Dollars, per year! That is the cost of treating sewage that the City of Mounds View pays to the Metropolitan Council each year to have our sewer lines connected to their sanitary sewer treatment system. I & I, or Inflow and Infiltration comprises somewhere from 20% to 25% of that bill. Inflow is waste water going down the drain. Flushing toilets, showers, sinks, washing machines, etc. It is not lawn sprinkling as that goes back into the ground or down the storm sewer. Infiltration is seepage into the underground sewer lines, both the City collector lines and the lateral line from the house/business to that collector line. Cracks occur do to settling, roots, or construction activity and with our high water table, ground water or clear water, seeps into the pipe. You can HELP, do not let the faucet run in the sink. Use water saving appliances and low flow shower heads. 100% of our lines will be inspected and re -lined within the next 10 years. A proposed ordinance will require homeowners to inspect and repair their lateral line at the point of sale. Chapter 6: Water Resources 16-2 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT Mounds View is within the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA), designated by the Minnesota DNR. The North and East Metro GWMA includes all of Washington County, all of Ramsey County, and a portion of Anoka and Hennepin Counties. The GWMA Plan will guide the DNR's efforts to manage groundwater appropriations sustainably in this area over the next five years. The Plan establishes sustainability goals to help appropriation permit holders plan for their future water use and ensure that groundwater supplies remain adequate to meet human needs while protecting lakes, streams and wetlands. MouNDs VIEW Chapter 6: Water Resources 16-3 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 Chapter 7: Implementation INTRODUCTION This Chapter is intended to address the Metropolitan Council's Checklist of Minimum Requirements regarding Implementation, unless otherwise addressed previously in this Plan. This Plan is not intended to sit on a shelf and collect dust, but to be continuously used as a reference and long-term guide to implementing short-term goals identified in the City's Strategic Plan. This Comprehensive Plan addresses land use, supportive infrastructure, and related topics. It is not intended to address quality of life, much of which is outside the scope and boundary of city government services. This is a critical topic, which the City wishes to address outside of this Plan, in cooperation with community organizations, many of which are represented in the sidebar of page 7-2. IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) will be implemented through the following: 1. When considering a change in land use (e.g. Zoning Map amendment, subdivision, conditional use permit, etc.), the City Council and Planning Commission shall consider if the proposed use is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. When considering annual department goals, Department Heads shall consider their role in implementing the Goals & Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, in conjunction with the Strategic Plan. 3. When considering adoption of a three-year Strategic Plan, the City Council shall consider how it relates to, and implements the Goals & Policies of this 20-year Comprehensive Plan. This includes the timeline in which this Comprehensive Plan will be implemented. 4. When considering adoption of a 5-year Financial Plan', City Staff and the City Council shall consider prioritization of expenditures, in implementing the Goals & Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The Five Year Financial Plan (aka Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP) is adopted annually, as required by the City Charter, Chapter 7.05. The Financial Plan includes the replacement of equipment and vehicles within their expected life -cycle (5 — 25 years). The CIP is adopted annually in May, and supports annual budget preparation for the coming August/September. The Five Year Financial Plan is available at www.moundsviewmn.org and through the City's Finance Department. • _.yr 1. Discussion of Redevelopment Priorities — Brian Beeman and .)an Sevald - 1 32636 Priorities The Strategic Plan establishes policy areas and strategy for the City to concentrate its efforts. The 2020-2023 Plan identifies the following Major Themes: • Financial Stability • Maintain Good Infrastructure • Demographics: Diversity & Outreach • Employee Recruitment & Retention • Business Retention & Expansion The Strategic Plan identifies Goals, allocated funds and funding gaps, and Staff's tasks in implementing the Plan within fiscal constraints. In preparation of creating the Strategic Plan, the City Council discusses numerous subjects during Council Work Sessions, such as Development Priorities (pictured). In this example, the Council identified five priority sites (2018): • Tires N'More/Simon's Sports • Mounds View Blvd & Woodale Dr • Rydell Auto Outlet • Mounds View Blvd & Spring Lake Rd • Snyders Chapter 7: Implementation 17-1 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 5. When considering studies, inter -agency cooperative efforts, and Joint Power Authorities (when applicable), City Staff will consider how these actions are impacted by this Comprehensive Plan, in addition to that of adjacent agency's comprehensive plans, to meet common goals. 6. Throughout this Plan, and as stated numerous times in the City's 2018 Opinion Survey, there is a need to improve the appearance of the Mounds View Boulevard corridor, as well as other areas of the City. The City conducts Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visits with each business on a three-year cycle, with the intent of understanding each business' future plans and needs, and assisting when applicable, including programs to assist business owners with improving their property. The City conducts a reactive code enforcement program, relying on residents to notify the City when a property does not meet their expecations. When a complaint is inspected, the City not only inspects that property, but the entire block for code violations. This is to be fair, particularly when the complaint stems from neighbor disputes. 7. Y 3 Official Controls relavent to this Comprehensive Plan include the following: • Mounds View City Code, Chapters 600 (Public Health and Safety), 900 (Public Ways), 1000 (Building and Development Regulations), • 1100 (Zoning Code), 1200 (Land Subdivisions), and 1300 (Flood Control Regulations). • All new buildings designated for human occupancy shall be connected to the Municipal water system.2 • All buildings which include a toilet or other plumbing facilities, and which are adjacent to the municipal sanitary sewer system, must be connected to the system.3 Once connected, septic tanks are required to be filled.4 There is one known single-family home which is not connected to the municipal sewer system. 2 City Code, Section 906.01 (Connection Required; Exceptions). There is one known residential home that is not connected to municipal sewer. 3 City Code, Section 907.02 (Connection with System Required). 4 City Code, Section 907.04, Subd 3 (Construction Specifications). MOUNDS VIEW 4' Mounds View PUBLIC SCHOOLS TREE CITY USA Minnesota GreenStep Cities METRON(A RTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE dr�k TWIN CITIES GATEWAY the MOuNI Ik-WV SUNRISE UMC SNAR/N§ 4008 8NM7NQ G¢NT Bethlehem Baptist Church MESSIAH CHURCH UPON THE ROCK • 6;\ng Sa rto (4-'an d' Chapter 7: Implementation 17-2 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 OFFICIAL CONTROLS Within nine months of adoption of this Plan, the City shall update its Official Controls (e.g. City Code), such that the Code and this Plan are not in conflict. It is not the City's intent that such amendments (e.g. Zoning Map amendments) create non -conforming land uses, but such conflicts must be considered when balancing property rights, and Goals & Policies of this Plan. Updates to the City Budget, Strategic Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan will be made on a regular basis as follows: • 1-year Budget (updated annually, December adoption) • 3-year Strategic Plan (updated annually, April/May adoption) • 5-year Financial Plan (updated annually, May adoption) Official Controls relevant to zoning, subdivision, water supply, and private sewer systems • Zoning Code: City Code, Title 1100 • Subdivisions: City Code, Title 1200 • Water Supply: City Code, Title 900 • Private Sewer: City Code, Title 900 ZONING CODE Zoning is the primary regulatory tool used by local governments to implement their comprehensive plan. The code consists of the official zoning map and the supporting ordinance text. The official map divides the community into a series of zoning districts and the text describes regulations for the use of land within these districts. Zoning districts in Spring Lake Park are mapped in Figure 7-1. Zoning districts are listed in the following section. Full regulations for all districts can be found in the City's Code of Ordinances §153. Residential Districts: R-1, Single -Family Residential District - The purpose of the R-1, Single -Family District is to provide for low density single-family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, complementary uses. R-2, Single and Two -Family Residential District - The purpose of the R-2, Single and Two -Family Residential District is to provide for low to moderate density one (1) and two (2) unit dwellings and directly related, complementary uses. R-3, Medium Density Residential District - The purpose of the R-3, Medium Density Residential District is to provide for medium density housing in multiple family structures ranging up to and including six (6) units and directly related complementary uses. MOUNDS VIEW Beyond the Yellow Ribbon 4c� ' uinc Q.,. Y PURSUIT COMMUNITY CHURCH Northeast Youth & Family Services Transforming Lives Chapter 7: Implementation 17-3 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 R-4, High Density Residential District - The purpose of the R-4, High Density Residential District is to provide for high density residential uses and directly related complementary uses. R-5, Mobile Home District - The purpose of the R-5, Mobile Home District is to provide for the planned regulation of mobile homes. Such homes are grouped together due to their particular space requirements, construction and style. Non-residential Districts: B-1 Neighborhood Business District - The purpose of the B-1, Neighborhood Business District is to provide for the establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. These centers are to provide services and goods for the surrounding neighborhoods and are not intended to draw customers from the entire community. B-2, Limited Business District - The purpose of the B-2, Limited Business District is to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts. B-3, Highway Business District - The purpose of the B-3, Highway Business District is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service activities. B-4, Regional Business District - The purpose of the B-4, Regional Business District is to provide for the establishment of commercial and service activities which draw from and service customers from the entire community or region. 1-1, Industrial District - The purpose of the 1-1, Industrial District is to provide for the establishment of warehousing and industrial development and use. CRP, Conservancy, Recreation and Preservation District - The purpose of the CRP District is to permit the development of major recreational use facilities on lands uniquely situated in the City by virtue of such factors as access, surrounding uses and adaptability. Such lands may be wholly or partially unsuitable for most residential, commercial or industrial development because of location, surrounding uses, water tables, drainage and soil conditions, the lack of adequate public utilities because of availability or cost considerations and where such developments would adversely impact the flood plains, wetlands and drainageways of the area. Such recreational use development shall be designed to conserve, preserve and enhance the environment, important natural features and resources, forests and woodlands and control density, particularly in areas of the City affected by major highways, airports and other regional areas. PS, Pawnshop Overlay Districts - The purpose of the Pawnshop Overlay District is to allow the location of a Pawnshop as defined by Section 1102.02 MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 7: Implementation 17-4 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 of the City Code as an additional permitted use in defined areas of certain other zoning districts within the City. PUD, Planned Unit Development District - The purpose of the PUD, Planned Unit Development District is to provide for the integration and coordination of land parcels as well as the combination of varying types of residential, commercial and industrial uses. County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District - The purpose of this District is to provide standards of development for land lying on either side of the major transportation corridor along County Road 10. The County Road 10 Corridor District is the primary gateway through the City. The aesthetic impacts from new developments and redevelopments must be evaluated to help ensure the long-term viability and success of the District. Accomplishing the purpose of the County Road 10 Corridor District requires particular concern for the site layout, building materials, site features and other related design elements. To that end, new development and redevelopment shall conform to the standards in this and related zoning requirements. In reviewing and approving land use applications, the City Council will make the final determination in the compatibility and consistency with all provisions in this and related sections of the Zoning Ordinance. MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 7: Implementation 17-5 roe nstrrDrr! 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The community welcomes all people. Regarding Affordable Housing, the Metropolitan Council has allocated a need for 27 additional units of affordable housing in Mounds View by 2030.5 The City will consider subsicizing developemnt projects on a case by case basiss (e.g. Tax Increment Financing, etc.), depenent upon location, project intregratiion within the neighborhood, and the City's fiscal abilities. The most desireable location for affordable housing is within 1/4 mile of both regular mass-trasit stops (e.g. route 25/825) and grocery stores (Aldi). There is a one -block corridor that fits this criteria; Long Lake Rd, between Hillview Rd & Bronson Dr. This block consists of, and is guided for; single-family residential; thus, transit -dependent affordable housing is not practical in Mounds View without cooperative change by Metro Transit. It is the City's desire for affordable housing to be mixed with market rate housing, although, in practice, this has not been feasible. The reasons why, need to be studied further. Mounds View includes a substantial amount of naturally occuring affordable housing, such as manufactured homes, and aging apartments built in the 1960's and 1970's. It is the City's desire that these communities be stabilized, physically (structures) and neighborly (community). The City does not have the capcity to stablize these communities alone, and is dependent upon cooperation with property owners, Ramsey County, ISD 621, community organizations, and private development. Since the relocation of US Highway 10 in 1999, Mounds View Boulevard (County Road 10) has experienced many vacant businesses and blight due to changing traffic patterns, a changing economy, and commercial landlords who have choosen not to reinvest in their proprerties. The 2018 Community Survey indicates that Mounds View Boulevard is the #1 priority that residents would change, and that there is a desire for additional restaurants, grocery stores, retail, and other businesses. In order to support such businesses, the community's income must increase, either through higher incomed families, or through increased density. In either case, redevelopment involves change, which is difficlt for established neighborhoods to accept. But change is necessary to support the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. Similar to aging apartment buildings, the community includes againg single- family homes. The City utilizes the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to administer the City's housing assistance program.6 The program has been seldomly used, and is adequately funded based on demand. The program is 5 Metropolitan Council, 2021-2030 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need. Allocation of need includes 13 units for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 5 units for households with income 31% - 50% of AMI, and 9 units for households with income 51 % - 80% AMI. 6 Emergency Repair Loan, Revolving Loan Program, Manufactured Home Loan, Home Energy Squad. MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 7: Implementation 17-7 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 promoted by City Staff through word-of-mouth to homeowners in need (e.g. during building permit inspections), and through the City's website. Final Thoughts Although this Plan has an end, planning does not. Redevelopment requires three ingrediants; a willing landowner, a willing developer, and a willing City Council. When these three align, it is the City's intent to take advantage of the opporunity to study and implement this Plan in more detail. Without any one of those ingrediants, planning is trivial at best. This Plan does not provide all of the answers, but does provide a path to explore ideas further. MOUNDS VIEW Chapter 7: Implementation 17-8 City of Mounds View 12040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT November 27, 2019 IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS Item MouNDs VIEW Solution Done? Describe public programs, devices, actions used to implement plan Describe timeline for implementation of each element CIP for transportation CIP for sewers CIP for parks CIP for water supply CIP for open space facilities Describe sequence of major public investments Attach as appendix — check w McCleet Reference Describe official controls, zoning, subdivision, water supply, private sewer Reference City Code Schedule needed changes to official controls Include zoning map Describe zoning categories Describe where zoning must be updated to follow plan Chapter 7: Implementation 17-9 MOUNDS VIEW City of Mounds View Staff Report To: From: Item Title/Subject: Item No: 05B Meeting Date: Dec 4, 2019 Type of Business: Planning Case Mounds View Planning Commission Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Resolution 1108-19, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 970, Amending Title 1100, Chapter 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1112, 113, 1123, and 1125 of the Mounds View City Code Relating to Zoning Introduction Since 2018, Staff have been working with the City Attorney to update the City Code with the intent of; (1) codifying the 64 amendments adopted since 2015 into a single document; (2) updating the Code so that it is current with state regulations and case law; (3) written ordinances to be consistent with how they are practiced; and (4) to make general improvements for the betterment of the community. Currently, the City Council is considering amendments to Title 1000 (Building and Development Regulations) in regards to the Rental License Program; and Title 1100 (Zoning Code) in regards to language clarity. Any amendment to the Zoning Code' is to be preceded by a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Discussion Overall, these are minor amendments intended to be consistent with state statutes. Staff plan to work on substantial changes over the winter months. One item to note is Section 1125.02 (Variances and Appeals); it is proposed that a simple majority of the Commission (vs. 2/3's super majority) is needed to approve a Variance. Two- thirds is equal to 5 of the 7 Commissioners. In reviewing Commission minutes, since 2010, two Variances were denied2 due to obtaining a four -vote majority, whereas a five -vote supermajority was needed. Additionally, there have been two or three Variance cases approved on a 4-0 vote, where this section of the City Code may not have been known or understood. As an FYI, the City Council must have a 3/5's super majority vote to rezone land from Residential to a Commercial or Industrial district.3 1 MN Statute 462.357, Subd 4 (Amendments) 2 8405 Red Oak Dr Variance to driveway setback (4-1 to approve). 7790 Eastwood Rd Variance to front yard setback (3-1; 3-2; and 4-3 to approve). 3 City Code, Section 1125.01, subd 1(j); Four -Fifths Vote: Amendments of this Title, or to the Official Zoning Map that change all or part of an existing residential zoning district to either commercial or industrial shall require passage by a four fifths (4/5) vote of the full City Council. All other amendments to this Title, to the Official Zoning Map or for a conditional use permit shall require passage by a three fifths vote of the full City Council. Resolution 1108-19 Page 2 Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1108-19, recommending approval of Ordinance 970, amending Chapter 1100 of the City Code. The City Council held a First Reading and Introduction on November 25, 2019, and will hold a Second Reading and Adoption (Public Hearing) on January 13, 2020. Respectfully submitted, Jon 46... is a, AICP Community Development Director Attachments Resolution 1108-19 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1108-19 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 970 AMENDING TITLE 1100, CHAPTERS 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1112, 1113, 1123, AND 1125 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE RELATING TO ZONING WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is in the process of amending the City Code to be consistent with Minnesota Statutes, case law, and general updates; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered proposed amendments to Title 1100 (Zoning Code); and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of Ordinance 970, amending Title 1100 of the City Code. THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1102, Section 1102.02 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double -underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: Subd. 70. LOT, FRONTAGE: The front of the lot shall be, for purposes of complying with this Title, that boundary abutting a public right of way having the least width. Subd. 73. LOT LINE, FRONT: That boundary of a lot which abuts a street, and in the case of a corner lot, it shall be the shortest dimension on a public street; should the said dimensions be equal, the owner shall designate the front for the record the front lot line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator. Subd. 77. LOT WIDTH: The mean horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot, measured within the lot boundaries. In the case of irregularly shaped lots located on a cul- de-sac or curved street, lot width shall be measured at the required front and rear setback lines. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1103, Section 1103.03, Subdivision 5 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the double - underlined material as follows: Subd. 5. Front Lot Lines: On a through lot (a lot fronting on two (2) parallel streets), pursuant 623264v1MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 2 of 7 to the definition of through lot in Chapter 1102, both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying the yard and parking regulations of this Title. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1104, Section 1104.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material as follows: Subd. 2. Lot Dimensions: Lot width and area shall not be less than the following: a. Width (1) R-1 interior lot 75 feet (2) R-1 corner lot, R-2, R-3 and R-4 100 feet (Amended, Ord. 829, 9-3-09) b. Minimum Lot Area: (1) Computations for lot area shall not include land beyond a depth of one hundred fifty feet (150') on lots having less than one hundred foot (100') frontage. (2) Lots having equal to or greater than one hundred foot (100') frontage may use depths not exceeding one and one-half (1-1/2) times the frontage in computing lot area. (3) Minimum lot area requirement shall be as stated in the table below. The lot area per dwelling unit requirements for townhouses, condominiums, planned unit developments and multiple family developments shall be calculated on the basis of the total area in the project and as controlled by an individual and/or joint ownership: District/Type of Lot Minimum Lot Size (in square feet) Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (in square feet)} R-1 Interior Single Family Detached 11,000 11,000 (no more than one unit per lot regardless of lot size) R-1 Corner Lot Single Family Detached 12,500 12,500 (no more than one unit per lot regardless of lot size) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 Non-residential uses listed as conditional uses, except for governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community 43,560 (1 acre) 1- See Section 1104.02, subdivision 2(b)(3) and ('I). 623264v1 MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 3 of 7 R-2, Single Family Detached; Two Family Attached Dwellings 12,500 for lot developed with single family detached dwelling; 6,250 for half divided lot 12,500 for single family detached dwellings (no more than one unit per lot regardless of lot size) 6,250 for each unit in a two-family dwelling (no more than two units per lot regardless of lot size each of developed with two family dwelling; 12,500 for lot developed undivided with two family dwelling R-3, R-4 Single Family Detached; Two Family Attached; Townhouses, Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, Multiple Family single family detached: 11,000 two-family: 6,250 townhouse: 6,500 multiple family: 2,500 I-1 43,560 (1 acre) B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 no minimum; must allow for setbacks and parking requirements to be met (4) Usable Open Space: Each multiple -family dwelling site shall contain at least six hundred twenty five (625) square feet of usable open space as defined by Section 1102.02, subdivision 117 of this Code for each dwelling unit contained therein. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1105, Section 1105.02 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: 1105.02: ZONING MAP: The location and boundaries of the districts established by this Title are hereby set forth on the Zoning Map entitled Zoning Map of Mounds View, dated May 1, 1980, and as amended from time to time thereafter. Said Map is on file with the City Administrator, and is hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Map", which Map and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein and is hereby made a part of this Title by reference. SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1112, Section 1112.03, Subdivision 5 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: Subd. 5. Temporary open or outdoor services, sales and rental as an accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers, or wagons, subject to the following: a. The activity shall not continue for a period greater than ten (10) consecutive days or for more than three (3) ten (10) day periods per year. Permit periods must be separated by a minimum of thirty (30) days. b. Notwithstanding Article 13, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution, aA permit issued by the City shall be obtained prior to commencing the activity if otherwise required by Title 500. c. A permit will not be issued without the written consent of the property owner. d. The sales area shall be grassed or surfaced to control dust. 623264v1MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 4 of 7 e. The activity shall not take up parking space as required for conformity of this Title. f. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title. SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1112, Section 1112.03, Subdivision 8 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: Subd. 8. Temporary outdoor food sales as an accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers, or wagons, subject to the following: a. The activity shall not continue on the same property for a period greater than twenty-one (21) consecutive days. b. Notwithstanding Article 13, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution, aA license issued by the City shall be obtained prior to commencing the activity if otherwise required by Title 500. c. A permit will not be issued without the written consent of the property owner. d. The sales area shall be grassed or surfaced to control dust. e. The activity shall not take up parking space as required for conformity of this Title. f. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title. g. The provisions of Chapter 1112.03 Subd. 5 are not applicable to temporary outdoor food sales as an accessory use. SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1113, Section 1113.04, Subdivisions 4 and 5 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: Subd. 4. Veterinary clinics, animal clinics, and animal boarding facilities; provided, that: a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with Chapter 6 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances. b. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply 623264v1MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 5 of 7 with Minnesota Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 4513462. c. All animal boarding activities shall be conducted indoors, except for necessary outdoor exercise. At no time shall any animal be left unsupervised while outdoors. d. Outdoor exercise shall be conducted so as not to unreasonably annoy, injure or endanger the health, safety, comfort, or welfare of the public. e. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Nuisance Codes established for the City of Mounds View. f. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act (Minnesota Statutes, 346.35 — 346.44). Subd. 5. Pet stores; provided, that: a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with Chapter 604 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances. b. The boarding of animals is prohibited, except for the purposes of retail sales. c. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from the other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply with the Minnesota State Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 13451346. SECTION 8. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1123, Section 1123.03 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: 1123.03: DISCONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMING USE: Whenever a lawful nonconforming use of a structure or land is discontinued for a period of six (6) months more than one year, any future use of said structure or lands shall be made to conform with the provisions of this Title. SECTION 9. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1123, Section 1123.07 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: 1123.07: DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION: If, at any time, a nonconforming building, structure or use shall be destroyed to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its fair market value, as indicated in the records of the county assessor at the time of damage, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is damaged, any future use of 623264v1MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 6 of 7 said structure or lands shall be made to conform with the provisions of this Title. said value to be determined by the Council, then, without further action from the Council, the building and the land on which such building was located or maintained shall, from and after the date of said destruction, be subject to all the regulations specified by these zoning regulations for the district in which such land and buildings are located. Any building which is damaged to an extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its value may be restored to its former extent if the reconstruction is completed within twelve (12) months after the date of destruction. Estimate of the extent of damage or destruction shall be made by the Building Official. SECTION 10. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1125, Section 1125.01, Subdivision 1(j) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: j. Four -Fifths Vote: Amendments of this Title, or to the Official Zoning Map that change all or part of an existing residential zoning district to either commercial or industrial shall require passage by a four -fifths (4/5) vote of the full City Council. All other amendments to this Title, to the Official Zoning Map or for a conditional use permit shall require passage by a simple majority three fifths vote of the full City Council. SECTION 11. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100, Chapter 1125, Section 1125.02, Subdivision 4(f) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the stricken material and adding the double -underlined material as follows: f. A variance of this Zoning Code or the granting of an appeal shall be by a simple majority two thirds (2/3) vote of the full Planning and Zoning Commission serving as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. SECTION 12. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On , 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance that amends Title 1100, Chapters 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1112, 1113, 1123, and 1125 of the Mounds View City Code. The purpose of the amendment was to update certain zoning provisions to provide for clarification, remove outdated and unnecessary code language, and update the code to conform to current City practices and state law, as necessary. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 13. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on November 25, 2019. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on January 13, 2020. 623264v1MU210-54 Resolution 1108-19 Page 7 of 7 Publication Date: January 15, 2020. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 4th day of December, 2019 Gary Stevenson, Chair Attest: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director (SEAL) 623264v1MU210-54 MOUNDS, VIEW Item No: 06A Meeting Date: Dec 4, 2019 Type of Business: Other Planning Activity City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Planner Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1109-19, Recommending Appointments to the Mounds View Planning Commission Introduction The Mounds View Planning Commission consists of seven city residents who are not elected officials. Commission members are appointed by the City Council based upon recommendations made by the Planning Commission, to three-year terms. The Commission currently has one member whose term expires on December 31, 2019. The City solicited applications from the public to serve on advisory commissions, including the Planning Commission. The City received two applications for the Planning Commission by the November 12th deadline. These applications are included in the attachments. Recommendation The Planning Commission is requested to review these applications, and approve the Resolution, recommending appointments to the Planning Commission. Respectfully submitted, (1„.asss Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director Attachments Resolution 1009-19 Application, Gary Rundle Application, Mary Zaiger RESOLUTION 1109-19 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Chapter 401 establishes a Planning and Zoning Commission consisting of seven members of the resident population, other than elected officials, to be appointed by the City Council based upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Such Commission members may be appointed to three year terms; and, WHEREAS, one Commission member's term expires on December 31, 2019. The City solicited applications for city advisory commissions, to be submitted to the City no later than November 12, 2019. The City received two applications to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based upon the review of applications for Planning and Zoning Commission members, the Commission hereby recommends to the City Council that the following resident be appointed to the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2022: BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 4th day of December, 2019. ATTEST: Gary Stevenson, Chair Jon Sevald, Community Development Director MOUNDS VI FAN 2401 Mounds View Boulevard * Mounds View MN 55112-1499 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 infoc moundsviewmn.orq I www.maundsviewmn.arq To be completed by Mounds View:} Date Application Received. c -q_ /cj ❑ NEW APPLICATION (never served) Xr RENEWAL APPLICATION ❑ APPROVED Date_ Term Expires: APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION Applicant Information Name ,A 2i..i / ail le y i5 1� f A 96z-i L- Phone-9/ 3 ?i) 0Ur1 J5 Stat . / /� Zi% ` 2i / Phap/ Z z 7 76 999 Years h. ddress: Ye. s g6 have lived in Mounds View: Em. il:(f ►1 1[J 5 P /h /ri) 0- COM C /WI ( 1 Commission/Committee Applying For (If applying for more than one, please rank your preference with #1 as most desired) fl Economic Development Commission (Meets 3'd Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m.) ❑ Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission (Meets the 4`h Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.) Comprehensive Plan Taskforce 1%Planning Commission (Meets the -V' and 3'd Wednesday of each months at 7:00 p.m.) ❑Police Advisory Board (meets on an "as needed" basis) I Other ❑ Experience and Qualifications Skills and Interests: 01.0 91A-wvi -r- Ft,u� Co 044— col Employment, Occupation or Other elevant Experience: g,Q' '1 Memberships, Accom.lishments or Other Qualifications: What is your main reaso for wantin to serve on this Commission/Co ttee: TENNESSEN WARNING: The information provided by you on this application will be used to determine your suitability for appointment to an advisory commission Participation as an advisory commission member is strictly voluntary and you are not required by law to provide this information. However should you not furnish this information the City may have difficulty determining your suitability for appointment, contacting you regarding your information, and if selected, notifying your of your duties on the advisory commission. Under Minnesota State Statute 13.601, subd.3, the following information is considered public information before appointment: name, city of residence, education and training, employment history volunteer work, awards and honors, prior government service, veteran status. On n individu appointed, the following additional items of data are considered public: residential address, telephone number, email address. I have nd under the Tennessean Waming and certify that the statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge: Applicant Signature: Date: 7( Your response to any of the alcove inquiries may be continued on the back of this form and you may attach other information that you would like the City Council to consider. The City of Mounds View is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, age or physical abilities. MOUNDS ' VIEW 2401 Mounds View Boulevard * Mounds View MN 55112-1499 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 barb.benesch(a7ci.mounds-view.mn.us www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us To be completed by Mounds View:I Date Application Received: 1 %f ? o 1t NEW APPLICATION (never served) RENEWAL APPLICATION ❑ APPROVED Date Term Expires: APPLICATION FOR ADVISORY BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION Applicant Information Name: Mary L Zaiger Address: 2874 Mounds View Blvd Phone #1: 651-485-2577 City: Mounds View State: MN Zip: 55112-4052 Phone #2651-280-5496 Years at this address: 6-3/4 yrs Years you have lived in Mounds View: 6-3/4 years Email: mIzaiger@gmail.com Commission/Committee Applying For (If applying for more than one, please rank in order your desire to serve). Planning Commission I • (meets the 1st and 3rd - I Economic Development Commission Wednesday of each months at 7:00 pm) ,2 v*Q C hots.¢, (meets 3rd Friday of each month at 7:30 am) ❑ Police Civil Service Commission r Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission (meets on an "as needed" basis) S�(meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm) t Comprehensive Plan Taskforce Experience and Qualifications Skills and Interests: I am very detail -oriented and organized (from working in the banking industry for many years). I have been geocaching for many years (officially since 2014, unofficially since 2010), which has been a great way to see different areas of the city, specifically it's parks, Employment, Occupation or Other Relevant Experience: I have worked in banking for 32+ years, more than half were in a management role. Have participated in geocaching CITO events (specifically geared to the clean-up of parks and natural areas). CITO stands for Cache In Trash Out. Memberships, Accomplishment or Other Qualifications: U of MN Alumni Association, graduated 1985 (major: psychology). I have 3 different certifications in the banking industry (AAP, NCP and APRP). Active member of TPT, MN History Center and International Woif Center. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on this Commission/Committee: After losing 2 sister in 2 years, I am looking to become involved in the community in which all three of us lived. The sister who just passed away was very interested in government and history, and followed all local and national political events. She believed in people participating in making change, not just talking about it. The sister who passed away 2 yrs ago was very environmentally conscience, and interested in making sound decisions for the land and its people. TENNESSEN WARNING: The information provided by you on this application will be used to determine your suitability for appointment to an advisory commission. Participation as an advisory commission member is strictly voluntary and you are not required by law to provide this information. However, should you not furnish this information the City may have difficulty determining your suitability for appointment, contacting you regarding your information, and if selected, with your duties on the advisory commission. Under Minnesota State Statute 13.601, subd.3, the following information is considered public information before appointment: name, city of residence, education and training, employment history, volunteer work, awards and honors, prior government service, veteran status. Once an individual is appointed, the following additional items of data are considered public: residential address, telephone number, email address. I have read and understand the Tennessean Warning and certify that the statements in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge: Applicant Signature: MyDate: i ii //G� Your response to any of the above in es .3y/ continued on the back of this form and you may attach other information that you would like the City Council to consider. The City of Mounds View is committed to the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, age or physical abilities. MOUNDS, VIEW Item No: 6B Meeting Date: Dec 4, 2019 Type of Business: Other Planning Activity City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Planner Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1110-18, Adopting the 2019 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction The Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section VI, states that the annual meeting schedule of the Commission shall be adopted by Resolution at the first regular meeting in December for the following year [2020]. Subject to this resolution, Regular Meetings will occur on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The Bylaws do not establish a time. Historically, Commission meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Staff requests that meetings start at 6:30 PM, to be consistent with the City Council and other commissions. Recommendation The Planning Commission is requested to review the attached calendar, and adopt Resolution 1110-19, setting the 2020 Planning Commission meeting schedule. Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director Attachments Resolution 1110-19 2020 Calendar RESOLUTION 1110-19 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code, Chapter 401 establishes the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission; and, WHEREAS, Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section VI states that subject to the adopted meeting schedule, the Commission's regular meetings will occur on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission adopts the following Regular Meeting schedule: Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Wednesday March 4, 2020 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Wednesday October 21, 2020 Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Regular Meetings shall start at _:_ PM and shall be held at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, unless otherwise officially posted. Adopted this 4th day of December, 2020. ATTEST: Gary Stevenson, Chair Jon Sevald, Community Development Director JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2020 APRIL Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 29 . • 2 3 4 5p 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ® 166 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MAY Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 7R 9Q 'In 1 2 3 4 5�6 7 8 9 10 �11 12 13 14 ■ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ® 26 27 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Su Mo Tu We 1 6E8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 SEPTEMBER Th Fr Sa 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 17 ■ 19 23 24 25 26 16 • Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2' 4© 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1618 18 19 20 ■ 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUNE Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 31 1 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OCTOBER Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 27 28 29 3 1 2 3 4 6� 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 ■ 17 18 1j1.20 ® 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Holiday (City Hall closed) City Council Planning & Zoning Commission Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission Economic Development Commission Charter Commission Su Mo 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 Tu We Th Fr Sa 3❑4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 170 19 ■ 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 JULY Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 28 29 Rn❑ 2© 5 7 8 9 10 12 19 20 22 24 26 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 Su Mo 1 8 10 15 16 17 22 24 25 29 30 Sa 4 11 18 25 NOVEMBER Tu We Th Fr Sa 5 6 7 12 13 14 21 27 28 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 29 30 31 El 2 3 4 5� 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ® 16 ■ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AUGUST Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 27 95:k 9Q '10 34 1 2 4�5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 171 18 19 20 ■ 22 23 ■ 25 26 _,ZZ 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 DECEMBER Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1© 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ® 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 DRAFT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 4, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for September 4, 2019. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Klander, Monn, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Bill Bergeron. Index to Minutes Page Resolution1106-19 Consideration of a Variance to Reduce the Side Yard 2 Setback from 5' to 3' for a driveway at 8405 Red Oak Drive Boulevard Apartments — Discussion of Screening 3 Approval of Minutes 5 3. Special Order of Business None. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 5. Planning Cases A. Public Hearing: Resolution 1106-19, Consideration of a Variance to Reduce the Side Yard Setback from 5' to 3' for a Driveway, for property located at 8405 Red Oak Drive (Planning Case VR2019-004) Community Development Director Sevald stated in 2009, as part of the Area A street reconstruction project, the City installed a one -car wide driveway apron with a 3' side yard setback to match that of the existing dirt driveway original to the house (1941). In June 2019, the applicant applied for a Zoning Permit to replace the dirt driveway. The request included a 0' setback to match an existing concrete driveway (parking pad) in front of the garage (installed without a permit by the previous owner). The dirt driveway meandered some, but was generally within 1' of the property line. The permit was approved, pending compliance with a 5' setback, and provided options to apply for a Variance for a 0' setback; or an Administrative Variance for a 3' setback. Community Development Director Sevald reported in June, the applicant installed the driveway with a 5' setback at the front, and a 3' setback at the parking pad, and applied for an Administrative Variance. The Administrative Variance was preliminarily approved by the Community Development Director, conditioned upon no objections from adjacent property owners, and upon final review by the Planning Commission. The Commission considered the case at its July 10, 2019 meeting, voting 4-1 to approve the review of the Administrative Variance. Because a super majority is required (5 of 7 Commissioners), the Motion failed, and the Administrative Variance was Denied. Upon denial, the Applicant had the option to apply for a regular Variance, and has done so. Staff recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and approve a Variance to reduce the side yard from 5' to 3'. Tim Rogers, 8405 Red Oak Drive, introduced himself to the Commission. He provided a brief explanation of his request noting he would like to receive a two -foot variance to the five-foot side yard setback. He stated this request was being made in order to allow him to drive around a very large oak tree. Commissioner Monn asked if the variance was towards the fence. Mr. Rogers reported the variance would be towards the garage. He noted he would be having his property surveyed. Chair Stevenson requested further information on the retaining wall removal. Community Development Director Sevald explained the City does not allow structures within the public right-of-way, except for mailboxes. For this reason, the retaining wall would have to be removed. Mr. Rogers expressed frustration with the fact he was being required to remove this retaining wall when he had a great deal of neighbors that had structures in the right-of-way. Commissioner Farmer questioned how the apron fit onto the applicant's property. Community Development Director Sevald stated the concrete apron was installed by the City in the late 1990's. The City tried to match the dirt driveway as best it could while still aligning with the Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 property lines and setbacks. He reported the edge of the apron was three feet from the property line. He believed it made the most sense for the new driveway to align with the concrete apron. Commissioner Klander encouraged Mr. Rogers to rent a metal detector to try and locate the pins versus hiring a surveyor because this was quite expensive. Mr. Rogers thanked Commissioner Klander for making this suggestion. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Farmer. To approve Resolution 1106-19, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for a Reduced Driveway Setback at 8405 Red Oak Drive; Planning Case No. VR2019-004. Ayes — 6 Nays — 1 (Monn) Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Boulevard Apartments — Discussion of Screening Community Development Director Sevald stated the Boulevard Apartments is being constructed at the corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road, and is nearing completion. As part of the approved Development Review, a 6' cedar privacy fence is to be installed along the eastern property line with the intent of providing screening for homes along Groveland Road. The fence was a topic of discussion by the Planning Commission (August 16, 2017). A portion of the eastern property line is heavily wooded. Many trees will need to be removed in order to install the fence. Because the parking lot is at a higher elevation than the eastern property line, the fence would provide minimal screening compared to if the trees remained as -is. There are two alternatives: 1. Locate the fence on the west side of the woods (e.g. do not follow the property line). Doing so, preserves the woods as -is. The fence would act as a deterrent to trespass. 2. The Developer to meet with adjacent property owners, and mutually agree on the type of screening to be installed, likely a combination of fencing in open areas, and trees/shrubs in more wooded areas. Community Development Director Sevald commented with Development Reviews, Staff has some leeway to interpret what is and is not consistent with the approved plans. In this case, how things look on paper and how they look in person are entirely different; thus, Staff is requesting guidance from the Planning Commission. He reviewed the proposed location for the fence, noting it would run through the proof of parking area and requested feedback from the Commission on how to proceed. Commissioner Nelson asked what the original plan was for the fence. Community Development Director Sevald reported the fence was to be a six-foot cedar fence. Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Chair Stevenson supported the applicant not installing a fence through the trees. However, he was uncertain where the fence should be located. Commissioner Monn asked how many trees would be lost. Community Development Director Sevald reported he did not have a count, but stated from the photos he has seen, the tree loss would be extensive. Commissioner Nelson commented it would be a maintenance nightmare to locate a cedar fence under a large grove of trees. He recommended that only one type of fence be installed. Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, introduced himself to the Commission. He explained he talked to the contractor about the fence to see what all of the options were. He was informed that a cedar fence would be the best option. He indicated he would be responsible for maintaining the fence. He commented his main concern at this time was to maintain as many trees as possible. Commissioner Monn questioned if there would be a fence located around the kids play area. Mr. Stokka commented further on the location of the proposed fence. Chair Stevenson stated after reviewing the pictures, he could support a change to the fencing location. Commissioner Nelson commented he liked the idea of a fence, but suggested a maintenance free fence be considered. Community Development Director Sevald reported the original direction given by the City was for a six-foot cedar fence. He explained the fence building material would be determined to the developer. Mr. Stokka explained he could not promise Trex fencing material, but would take this into consideration. Commissioner Klander encouraged the developer to ensure that the property line is clearly identified, to ensure there would not be confusion. Mr. Stokka stated this would be done and explained the fence would assist the tenants from trespassing onto the neighbor's property. Consensus of the Commission was to support the fence being located on the west edge in order to preserve the trees. 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald explained he had no upcoming planning cases at this time. Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 B. Staff Updates Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He reported the Boulevard Apartments were nearing completion. He indicated the Council would be considering a vacation of Greenfield Avenue on Monday, September 9th. He explained the Skyline Motel was burned down last week. C. Council Updates Council Member Bergeron provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He explained the Council held a retreat to discuss worksession and City Council meeting structures. He reported the Council held a First Reading and public hearing for the Tobacco 21 Ordinance and the Second Reading would be held on Monday, September 9th. He commented further on a change that was made to the City's charitable gambling licenses noting the City would now be capturing 10% of charitable gambling proceeds. These funds would be redistributed to local non -profits. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Commissioner Klander encouraged Commission members to let staff know if they would not be able to attend meetings. He explained this would assist staff and make staff aware if there was not a quorum of Commission members available. 8. Approval of Minutes August 7, 2019. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Klander/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of the August 7, 2019 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Ayes-7 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 B. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Mounds View Planning Commission September 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Community Development Director Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.