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City Council Workshop
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
City Hall — Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m.
2. Discuss Possible South Ward Lake Development Access — Planning
3. Discuss Interim Performance Standards in Hughs/Westview Industrial Park — Planning
4. Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Discussion
— Planning
5. Discuss Possible Matching Funding Sources for MNDNR Grants for Dalske Woodlands
Boardwalk and Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Reconstruction/25-6 — Engineering
6. Other Topics
7. Adjournment
C I T Y O F
NDOVERT
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
COPY: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator C.�'
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Discuss Possible South Ward Lake Development Access - Planning
DATE: February 25, 2025
DISCUSSION
Staff has been in discussions with a developer who is looking at development of property south
of Ward Lake, east of Ward Lake Drive. Developer is currently discussing acquiring property
with two property owners (shown as Orange and Red below).
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Combined the properties appear to be 119.33 acres is size. The Property would be a rural
development and include shoreland requirements, as the Shoreland Ordinance has classified
Ward Lake as a Recreation Development Lake according the Shoreland Ordinance.
An issue that arises as we review the property related to two access points and the maximum
length of a cul de sac is access. The City of Andover City Code allows for a 500-foot permanent
cul de sac. The property appears to be "land -locked" due to floodplain, wetlands and a
development to the south. Construction of secondary access points appear to have large impacts
to wetlands, and floodplain in the area.
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council is requested to discuss access and provide informal feedback to the developer.
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Jo Janish
Community Development Director
CC: - Craig Wensmann, Bogart Peterson and Associates (Email Only)
- Scott Wold, Wold Construction (Email Only)
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO:
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor and Councilmembers
Sarah Cotton, City Administrator
Aidan Breen, Associate City Planner
Discuss Interim Performance in Hughs/Westview Industrial Park — Planning
February 25, 2025
DISCUSSION
Under City Code 12-14-18, properties in the Hughs Industrial Park that expand their uses are required
to apply for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to establish Interim Performance Standards. According to
Andover City Code, the purpose of the Interim Performance Standards is as follows:
12-14-18: INTERIM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
A. Purpose: Interim performance standards are intended to establish an
alternative level of site improvements for properties located in the rural
industrial area generally referred to as the Hughs/Westview industrial park
area. The City acknowledges that the lack of municipal utilities limits the
development potential of these properties. These performance standards
are intended to allow continued use, expansion and redevelopment with a
level of site improvements that is commensurate with the development
potential of the properties.
This section of code is triggered by properties in the Hughs/Westview Industrial Park who seek to
expand their uses via a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Commercial Site Plan (CSP), which is
typically submitted when a property is redeveloped.
The Interim Performance Standards described in City Code 12-14-18 direct City Council to approve or
deny an IUP application based on the following factors:
2. Council Determination: The City Council shall approve or deny the
application based on the factors established in this section. The City
Council may attach such conditions as they determine necessary to
provide the appropriate level of site and building improvements to
accomplish the purpose of this section. The level of required
improvements shall be determined on a case -by -case basis. Applications
shall be reviewed based on the following factors:
a. Existing appearance of the building and site;
b. Compatibility of the proposed site development plan with the
other industrial properties in the area;
c. Effect of the proposed use and the proposed site development
plan on the adjacent residential neighborhood, including traffic,
noise, glare, buffers, and environmental impacts;
Since the Interim Performance Standards established in City Code 12-14-18 are intended to give
property owners some flexibility in how they develop their properties, some deviations from
established performance standards are allowed:
D. Deviations to the performance standards will be considered in the
following areas:
1. Parking and Impervious Surface Areas:
a. Screening, landscaping, visual appeal, and lighting of parking lot
areas.
b. Paving of parking areas for customers.
c. Dust control measures for unpaved parking and storage areas.
2. The amount, type, location, and screening of exterior storage requested
as a part of any Interim Use Permit (Amended 5/19/20, Ord. 505).
3. Screening of mechanical equipment and trash bins/dumpsters.
4. Other factors related to the new development proposal, as the City
Council may deem relevant.
As the language in the City Code indicates that performance standards are analyzed on a case -by -case
basis, staff are requesting guidance as to what property improvements would be required by the City
Council under the Interim Performance Standards in Andover City Code 12-14-18.
This discussion was prompted by an application that has been submitted for a Conditional Use Permit
for the property at 3118 162nd LN NW. This application requests a CUP for semi -truck and trailer
repair, heavy equipment repair, seasonal semi -truck storage, and an auto/truck/equipment dealer. The
applicant, EE Services, has provided a rough site plan (attached) showing how they intend to utilize the
site for these new uses. They do not propose to construct any new structures.
Staff will be present to discuss more details about the specific application if needed.
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council is requested to provide guidance on what property improvements are desired to meet
Interim Performance Standards under City Code 12-14-18 in the Hughs/Westview Industrial Park.
Respec ful b tted,
Aidan Breen
Associate City Planner
Attachments:
Full text of City Code 12-14-18: Interim Performance Standards
Site Location
Rough Site Plan Sketch for 3118 162nd Ln NW
Applicant Narrative of Proposed Uses at 3118 162°d Ln NW
minimum of one foot (1') from all the walls of the structure unless th
tyle of the house dictates otherwise and said plan is approved e
ding Official prior to any permits being graX
E. All sing amily structures must be built in coninnesota
statutes se ns 327.31 to 327.35 or the Stateas
adopted in Se n9-1-1 of this code.
F. Any metal siding upo ingle-family resi06tial structures shall have
horizontal edges and ovakpping se ns no wider than twelve inches
(12"). Sheet metal siding sh no a permitted in such districts.
G. All exterior construction, i ding sh and the final grading, shall be
completed in accordan with plans a specifications within one year
fZchedsingle-fanmily
of pe it issuance. All exis ' buildings not meeting the
phi tle shall comply within on ear following adoption of
tded Ord. 8, 10-21-1970; amd. 3 Code)
H. ingle-family dwellings, such structures all not exceed two
eight, excluding the basement.
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12-14-18: INTERIM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
A. Purpose: Interim performance standards are intended to establish an
alternative level of site improvements for properties located in the rural
industrial area generally referred to as the Hughs/Westview industrial park
area. The City acknowledges that the lack of municipal utilities limits the
development potential of these properties. These performance standards
are intended to allow continued use, expansion and redevelopment with a
level of site improvements that is commensurate with the development
potential of the properties.
B. Applicability and Scope: This section shall apply to any expansion of use
requiring a conditional use permit or commercial site plan on all properties
generally described as the Hughs/Westview industrial park area and
legally described as the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section 16, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota and the
west half of the west half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter
of section 16, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota.
C. Procedure: Applications shall be processed under the Interim Use Permit
procedures described in City Code 12-15-8 except as follows (Amended
5/19/20, Ord. 505):
1. Application: The property owner or designee shall submit a complete
application to the Community Development Department. A complete
application consists of the following:
a. A completed Interim Use Permit form and fee as described in
City Code 1-7-3 (Amended 5/19/20, Ord. 505).
b. A site plan that describes all of the existing and proposed site
improvements, including the dimensions of the property, buildings,
parking, landscaping and storage areas and distances from
property lines.
c. A letter describing the existing use of the property, the proposed
use of the property and all of the proposed site improvements.
d. Other information deemed necessary by staff to review the
request.
2. Council Determination: The City Council shall approve or deny the
application based on the factors established in this section. The City
Council may attach such conditions as they determine necessary to
provide the appropriate level of site and building improvements to
accomplish the purpose of this section. The level of required
improvements shall be determined on a case -by -case basis. Applications
shall be reviewed based on the following factors:
a. Existing appearance of the building and site;
b. Compatibility of the proposed site development plan with the
other industrial properties in the area;
c. Effect of the proposed use and the proposed site development
plan on the adjacent residential neighborhood, including traffic,
noise, glare, buffers, and environmental impacts;
D. Deviations to the performance standards will be considered in the
following areas:
1. Parking and Impervious Surface Areas:
a. Screening, landscaping, visual appeal, and lighting of parking lot
areas.
b. Paving of parking areas for customers.
c. Dust control measures for unpaved parking and storage areas.
2. The amount, type, location, and screening of exterior storage requested
as a part of any Interim Use Permit (Amended 5/19/20, Ord. 505).
3. Screening of mechanical equipment and trash bins/dumpsters.
4. Other factors related to the new development proposal, as the City
Council may deem relevant.
E. Term of Approval: Interim performance standards approved under this
section shall not be subject to the five-year maximum term as noted in City
Code Section 12-15-8 (E) (1), and may continue until City sewer and
water are extended into the area affected by this section. At that time, any
future expansion or redevelopment of the affected properties shall be
required to fully conform to the regular performance standards of City
Code 12-14. (Amended 5/19/20, Ord. 505)
F. Other Requirements: Proposed improvements or changes in use will be
reviewed by the Building Official and Fire Chief. They will make a
determination of whether or not the building(s) on the site need to be
brought into compliance with applicable building and fire codes. Site
improvements must also be made to meet the requirements of the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). No portion of
this section shall be used to vary from these requirements. (Amended
9/18/07; Ord. 353)
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From EE services <eeservices6868@gmail.com>
Date Thu 2/6/2025 10:27 AM
To Aidan Breen <a.breen@andovermn.gov>
EXTERNAL EMAIL ALERT: This message originated from outside the City of Andover email system. Use
Caution when clicking hyperlinks, downloading pictures or opening attachments.
Below is the summary of the use to the purchasing property.
My intentions with purchasing this property is to turn it into a modern day semi -truck, trailer and
heavy equipment repair shop with a parking lot. The lot would store everyday used and current
registered dump trucks and 4-8 semi truck and trailers along with spots for current customers
equipment needing to be repaired. Future plans would include buying and selling used trucks and
equipment to repair.
Plans for the property are as follows:
The road front of the property, I would like to repaint each building to be matching in color. The pot
holes in the parking lot to be repaired by filling each hole, resealing the asphalt then paint parking
stripes throughout. Install an electric gate to the back parking lot coming from the asphalt lot and
road. I plan to remove all the dense foliage and trim the trees in the northeast corner of the property
then till grass along the property road front, plant new grass and install an irrigation system.
Thanks,
Aaron Sonsteby
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
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TO:
Mayor and Councilmembers
CC:
Sarah Cotton, City Administrator ( p
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Discussion - Planning
DATE: February 25, 2025
DISCUSSION
Recently the City Council has reviewed several Planned Unit Development (PUD) requests and has
commented to developers to stick to standards within Andover City Code. Staff wanted to provide a
brief update on the use of PUD's within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA).
The City of Andover's current Comprehensive Plan was developed using Thrive 2040 regional plans
and policies. City Council at that time also wanted to have certain Future Land Use Districts to go
through the PUD process, so developers are required to go through a PUD. By sticking to the
"standards" an applicant is not able to achieve the higher density allowed within the Future Land Use
District.
An example of this is the Urban Residential Medium -Low Density (URML). The language within the
Comprehensive Plan (Andover Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2 Land Use Plan, Page 2-10) is below:
Urban Residential Medium -Low Density (URML) distnct provides areas suitable for a
variety of attached and detached dwelling units. The URML district helps to address the
need for Ide cycle housing with increased density and smaller lot sues. This district. with
appropriate transitions, can serve as a buffer between lower density residential and
commercial districts and may also be appropriat 1transportation
corridors such as collector and arterial streets. hese neighborhoods are created as part
of a Planned Unit Development hat ensures efficient istrriDutionn of density and to
achieve appropnWPM
ansi ions Deiween uses of different intensity and transportation
corridors These transitions are achieved with a combination of landscaping, berms, physical
separation and preservation of natural features.
Minimum Lot Size
Variable
PUD Density
4 to 8 units per acre
CityUtilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning
Districts
R-4 Single Family Urban Residential.
(new district) Multiple Dwelling Medium -Low Density
Type of Development
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Single -Family Detached, Two-FamilyResidences.
Townhomes and Condominiums with private
entrances
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'Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area r are cakulated using not ensity. areas
outside of the MUSH are calculated using gross density.
In an Urban Residential Medium -Low Density (URML), applying the standard R-4 requirements of an
11,400 square foot sized, 80 feet wide, 130 feet deep lot; developments are yielding around 2.4 units
per acre. Staff will admit that a recent proposal is meeting a density of 4.16 units per acre while
providing larger lots as they are required to provide a conservation easement over 50% of the
development due to the property being located within the Shoreland District. However, without the
50% conservation easement requirement, the development would have had a density of around 2.08.
Therefore staying with the R-4 standards are yielding only around 2.4 units per acre for density.
Language within the Comprehensive Plan states "These Neighborhoods are created as part of a
Planned Unit Development (PUD)" for the following Future Land Use Districts:
-Urban Residential Medium -Low Density (URML) 4 to 8 units per acre.
-Urban Residential Medium Density (URM) 8 to 12 units per acre.
-Urban Residential High -Low Density (URHL) 12 to 20 units per acre.
-Urban Residential High Denisty (URH) 20 to 25 units per acre.
Each of these Future Land Use Districts list the type of development (housing styles) the City of
Andover is looking for as well.
Included below are several sections of the PUD ordinance for the Council to review, along with
guiding questions or comments in italics. These questions by no means are menat to limit the
conversation but to start the conversation related to the use of PUD's in the MUSA.
CITY CODE
13-3-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) is to encourage more efficient
allocation of density and intensity of land use where such arrangement is desirable and feasible by
providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than provided under
the strict application of this code. It must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Council that a
higher quality development will result than could be otherwise achieved thorough strict application of
this code. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-6: ZONING AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS: All standards and
provisions relating to an original zoning district shall apply, unless otherwise approved as part of the
PUD. All standards may be modified or waived provided the applicant demonstrates harmony with the
purpose of the PUD and the findings described in Section 13-3-9 of this chapter. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
If the PUD does not change the underlining zoning then the standards still apply. For example
in the R-4 Single Family -Rural zoning district, the following are lot standards:
• Lot size of 11,400 square feet
• Lots 80 feet wide at the front yard setback line
• Lot depth of 130 feet
• Density of 2.4 or more, units per acre
13-3-9: FINDINGS REQUIRED: In order for a PUD to be approved, the City shall find that the
following are present:
A. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan of the city.
B. The proposed development is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable and
unified environment within its own boundaries.
C. The proposed development demonstrates how each modified or waived requirement
contributes to achieving the purpose of a PUD.
D. The PUD is of composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and
operation are feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent
unit. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-11: DESIRABLE PUD DESIGN QUALITIES: The following design qualities will be sought in
any PUD:
A. Achieves efficiency in the provision of streets and utilities and preserves area to
achieve the elements of design qualities described in this chapter.
• Minimizing soil disturbances for the construction of roadways?
• Minimizing impacts to wetlands?
• Openness to modifying design standards, such as street width, setbacks, lot
dimensions, lot sizes?
B. Provides convenient and safe access for vehicles and pedestrians and all types of
activity that are anticipated to be a part of the proposed development.
• Review of access into and out of the development?
• Review of multimodal traffic within the development?
• Review of multimodal traffic to connect to existing amenities?
C. Provides a buffer between different uses, adjacent properties, roadways, between
backyards of back-to-back lots.
• Tree stand preservation?
• Landscaping plans?
• Restrictive Easements?
• Home Owners Association (HOA)?
D. Preserves existing stands of trees and/or significant trees.
• Tree stand preservation?
• Moving roadways to avoid trees or significant trees?
E. Provides considerable landscaping treatments that complement the overall design
and contribute toward an overall landscaping theme.
• Additional trees for each lot?
• Monument entrances?
• Raingardens?
F. Preserves significant usable space on individual lots or through the provision of open
space within the development.
• If a developer provided open space either as HOA owned or provided
additional parkland or preserve to the City?
G. Provides an attractive streetscape through the use of undulating topography,
landscaping, decorative street lighting, decorative mailbox groupings, retaining
walls, boulders, fencing, area identification signs, etc.
• If "Undulating topography" creates lots that are less than 2.5 acres is that
acceptable?
• If minimizing the impact of construction creates smaller lots is that
acceptable?
H. The proposed structures within the development demonstrate quality architectural
design and the use of high quality building materials for unique design and detailing.
• Past practice has been to ask for housing plans to show what they are
thinking or at a minimum include building material lists and descriptions
(limitations on building materials, color restrictions, and home style
restrictions such as ramblers vs. two story)?
I. The lasting quality of the development will be ensured by design, maintenance and
use guidelines established through an owners' association. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004).
• If the HOA restricts uses that the City Code allows is that acceptable?
• Restrictions could limit home occupations, not allow for accessory
structures, accessory structures size, restrict parking in driveways, require
certain types ofplantings in front yard, not allow for ATV type vehicles, etc. ?
13-3-12: APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: The developer must demonstrate
that the amenities and qualities of the Planned Unit Development are beneficial and in the public interest
to allow the development to be approved. A substantial amount of the design qualities identified in
Section 13-3-11 of this chapter shall be found to be present in order to approve a PUD. The amount of
amenities and type of qualities that constitute an acceptable PUD are at the sole discretion of the City
Council to determine. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
ACTION REQUESTED
The City Council is requested to review the information provided and discuss the use of PUD's in the
MUSA.
Re a full su mi d,
Joe sh
Community Development Director
Attachments:
-Andover Lot Size Requirements
-Comprehensive Plan Excerpt Chapter 2 pages 2-10 to 2-13
- Future Land Use Map
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Lot Area Per Dwelling Unitiar'e Feet
1-family homes 5 to 10 2.5 2.5 2.5 11,400 7,600
acres acres acres acres square square - -- - -
feet feet
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1-family homes (lots
created before
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1 acre
20,000
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10/17/1978
Single-family twin homes
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5,400
3,600
2,100
Single-family attached
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5,400
3,600
2,100
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Multifamily Residential
(lot area per unit in
square feet
1-bedroom units
3,600
2,150
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2-bedroom units
5,000
5,000
Floor Area Per DwellingUnit S uare Feet
1 -family homes
960
960
1,200
960
960
960
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-
-
960
Single-family twin homes
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-
-
-
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960
960
960
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Single-family attached
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960
960
960
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1-bedroom multifamily
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700
700
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-
residential units
Each additional apartment
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150
150
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bedroom(plus)
Lot Dimensions`'`''''`
Lot Width — Front Setback
300
300
300
300
80
52
150
150
150
150
200
100
100
300
Line Feet
Lot Width — Lots Created
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165
100
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Before 10/17/1978 Feet
Lot Width
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1,320
Feet
Lot Depth
150
150
150
150
130
130
150
150
150
150
135
150
150
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Feet
Minimum Garage Size
220 +
220 +
220 +
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(Square Feet)
440
440
440
440
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10
5
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20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
22,500
30,000
20,000
24,000
40
(Acres or Square Feet)
acres
acres
acre
acres
Minimum District Size
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2 acres
5 acres
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Acres
Principal Structure
Maximum Height Subject
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
45
45
45
to City Code 12-3-5-B
Land Coverage
(Maximum Percent of
20
20
20
20
30
20
20
30
30
Up to
Up to
Up to
Up to
Land Covered by
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50
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50
50
50
50
50
50
50
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City Code 12-5-3.5 Feet
Front Yard Setback
40
40
40
35
351
35
30
40
40
40
40
40
40
Feet
Side Yard Principal
Structure Setback from
10
10
10
10
10
7
20
30
30
103
103
103
103
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Interior Lot Line (Feet)2
Side Yard Setback from
Property Line Adjacent to
40
40
40
35
354
35
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
40
Street Feet
Attached Residential
Garage Over 20 feet
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6
7
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Wide from Interior Lot
Line Feet
Rear Yard Setback
50
50
50
30
30
30
30
30
30
25
25
25
25
Feet
Rear Yard Setback for
any Residential Structure
40
40
40
35
35
35
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from Property Line
Adjacent to Street Feet
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1. Unless existing structures would indicate a lesser setback to maintain uniformity.
2. An additional 5-foot setback shall be added when plans for the principal structure accommodate an accessory deck.
3. See City Code 12-5-3 for setbacks adjacent to residential areas.
4. 25-feet if back-to-back lot.
5. See City Code 12-5-3 when less than the minimum right-of-way exists.
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DOVE 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update 2 - 10
Urban Residential Low Density (URL) district is established to create cohesive
neighborhoods of single-family detached housing within the MUSA and with access to
municipal sewer and water. Residential lots within this district are sized to allow efficient
utilization of municipal infrastructure as well as to provide an area large enough to
accommodate housing market demands. These neighborhoods must be protected from
higher intensity uses with appropriate transitions. These transitions include natural features
such as trees, wetlands, streams or major changes in topography. Man-made elements such
as streets, parks or earth berms in combination with landscaping are also appropriate.
When adjacent to arterial roadways, additional setback distance, landscaping and berms
are required. Facilities that generate noise, traffic, and/or glare also require major
separation from these neighborhoods.
Minimum Lot Size
Variable
Density
2.4 to 4 units per acre
PUD Density
4 units per acre
City Utilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning Districts
R-4 Single Family Urban Residential
Type of Development
Single -Family Detached Housing
*Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) are calculated using net density, areas
outside of the MUSA are calculated using gross density.
Urban Residential Medium -Low Density (URML) district provides areas suitable for a
variety of attached and detached dwelling units. The URML district helps to address the
need for life cycle housing with increased density and smaller lot sizes. This district, with
appropriate transitions, can serve as a buffer between lower density residential and
commercial districts and may also be appropriate along higher volume transportation
corridors, such as collector and arterial streets. These neighborhoods are created as part
of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that ensures efficient distribution of density and to
achieve appropriate transitions between uses of different intensity and transportation
corridors. These transitions are achieved with a combination of landscaping, berms, physical
separation and preservation of natural features.
Minimum Lot Size
Variable
PUD Density
4 to 8 units per acre
City Utilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning
Districts
R-4 Single Family Urban Residential.
(new district) Multiple Dwelling Medium -Low Density
Type of Development
Single -Family Detached, Two -Family Residences,
Townhomes and Condominiums with private
entrances
*Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) are calculated using net density, areas
outside of the MUSA are calculated using gross density.
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Planned Development Areas
These planned development areas would incorporate a mix of residential development at
Urban Residential Low (URL) densities and Urban Residential Medium -Low (URML)
densities. These areas will be subject to future platting and development review by the City,
ensuring consistency with the comprehensive plan. The planned development areas are
identified on the Future Land Use plan with a letter and an outline around the development
area. The following indicates the required acreage breakdown of URML within each of the
planned development areas, the balance of the area would be developed as URL. The City
will not require a comprehensive plan amendment for residential development proposals that
meet these expected breakdowns or overall density, if the proposed development meets the
following:
Area A: Located North of Andover Blvd. and West of the Railroad tracks.
• 7.5 acres at URML density (4 to 8 units per acre)
Area B: Located West of Prairie Road and North of Andover Boulevard
• 11 acres at URML density (4 to 8 units per acre)
Area C: Located West of Crooked Lake Boulevard and North of Bunker Lake Boulevard
• 3.5 acres at URML density (4 to 8 units per acre)
Area D: Located West of Crooked Lake Boulevard and South of Bunker Lake Boulevard
• 7 acres at URML density (4 to 8 units per acre)
Area E: Located South of Andover Boulevard and West of Prairie Road
• 5 acres at URML density (4 to 8 units per acre)
Urban Residential -Medium Density (URM) district provides areas suitable for a variety of
attached and detached dwelling units. The URM district helps to address the need for life
cycle housing with increased density and smaller lot sizes. This district, with appropriate
transitions, can serve as a buffer between lower density residential and commercial districts
and may also be appropriate along higher volume transportation corridors, such as collector
and arterial streets. These neighborhoods are created as part of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) that ensures efficient distribution of density and to achieve appropriate
transitions between uses of different intensity and transportation corridors. These transitions
are achieved with a combination of landscaping, berms, physical separation and
preservation of natural features.
Minimum Lot Size
Variable
PUD Density
8 to 12 units per acre
City Utilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning
Districts
M-1 Multiple Dwelling Medium Density
Type of Development
Single -Family Detached, Two -Family Residences
Townhomes and Condominiums with private
entrances
*Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) are calculated using net density, areas
outside of the MUSA are calculated using gross density.
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Urban Residential High -Low Density (URHL) district provides areas suitable for a variety
of attached and detached dwelling units. The URHL district helps to address the need for
life cycle housing with increased density and smaller lot sizes. This district, with appropriate
transitions, can serve as a buffer between lower density residential and commercial districts
and may also be appropriate along higher volume transportation corridors, such as collector
and arterial streets. This district allows for higher densities than URM and may be
developed in close connection with abutting Neighborhood Commercial uses. These URHL
neighborhoods are created as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that ensures
efficient distribution of density and to achieve appropriate transitions between uses of
different intensity and transportation corridors. These transitions are achieved with a
combination of landscaping, berms, physical separation and preservation of natural features.
PUD review is used to establish standards that are specifically designed for each
development. This district also accommodates agricultural land uses.
Minimum Lot Size
Variable
PUD Density
12-20 units per acre
City Utilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning
M-1 Multiple Dwelling Medium Density,
Districts
(new district) Multiple Dwelling High -Low Density
M-2 Multiple Dwelling High Density
Type of Development
Single -Family Dwellings, Two -Family Residences
Townhomes and Condominiums with private
entrances, Multiple Dwellings
*Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) are calculated using net density, areas
outside of the MUSA are calculated using gross density.
Urban Residential - High Density (URH) district provides additional affordable housing
choices for all stages of the life cycle. Owner occupied as well as rental housing is
permitted. These URH neighborhoods are created as part of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) that ensures efficient distribution of density and to achieve appropriate transitions
between uses of different intensity and transportation corridors. These transitions are
achieved with a combination of landscaping, berms, physical separation and preservation of
natural features. PUD review is used to establish standards that are specifically designed for
each development. Potential sites for this district must be evaluated to ensure enough
capacity of municipal infrastructure can be provided. Locations near higher volume
transportation corridors, such as collector and arterial streets is necessary to
accommodate the increased level of traffic generated by this land use. Location near
shopping, service, transit and park facilities is also desirable. Appropriate transitions
between this district and other districts or transportation corridors are necessary. These
transitions are achieved with a combination of landscaping, berms, physical separation
and preservation of natural features.
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Minimum Lot Size
Variable
PUD Density
20 to 25 units per acre
City Utilities
Required
Corresponding Zoning Districts
M-2 Multiple Dwelling High Density
Type of Development
Single Family Dwellings, Two Family Dwellings,
Multiple Dwellings
Location Criteria
Must abut collector or arterial street
Best located near shopping, service, transit and
parks
"Areas within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) are calculated using net density, areas
outside of the MUSA are calculated using gross density.
COM ERCIAL, OFF/nd
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DIS ICTS
Co ercial, Office, trial Land Uses are generally I cated adjacent to the collector
or rterial roadways imunity. These land uses hav their own customized maximuI' its set on building / land coverage ratio. In a t pical office or commercial distri ,he building footprintverage ratio is limited to 0. , maximum for office or commer ialland. In a typical indtrict, the building footprin / land coverage ratio is limited t 0.5,maximum, for industThese land use district are discussed in more detail be w.
Neighborhood ommercial (NC) land use disc ct is designated for businesses at provide
services and tail goods to meet local neig orhood needs. The trade are and size of
t/ise
in ses are smaller than those fo nd in General Commercial are s. Site design
ate ture is carefully reviewed to cr ate a cohesive center that comp ments adjacent
lainear design with storefronts d blank walls is prohibited. Spe ial care is taken
tappropriate transitions to r sidential neighborhoods with I dscaping, berms,
peparation, and preservatio f natural features. This district r quires location along
ar or arterial street and co venient pedestrian access. Nei borhood commercial
loare separated from mor intense commercial land us to avoid pressure to
etensity beyond a neigh orhood scale.
Area Requirements
1-5 acres
City Utilities
Required within MUSA/
Corresponding ZorAg
NB Neighborhood B siness
Type of Develo ent
Retail trade and s ices servinq immediate arejd
Location CriterV
Must abut inters tion of collector or arterial s eets
Developmen Criteria
Design to compl6ment surrounding land use�nt
Limit to Bevel ment nodes. Strip developm
prohibited. ecial care for transitions to
residential Convenient pedestrian acc s.
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General Commercial (GC) is intended to be the focal point of commercial activity in the
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CC: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator ('
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Discuss Possible Matching Funding Source for MNDNR Grants for Dalske
Woodlands Boardwalk and Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail
Reconstruction/25-6 — Engineering
DATE: February 25, 2025
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is requested to discuss possible matching funding source(s) for MNDNR
Grants for Dalske Woodlands Boardwalk and Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Reconstruction,
Project 25-6.
DISCUSSION
The improvements would consist of a new boardwalk and gravel trail leading up to the
boardwalk in Dalske Woodlands and for reconstructing the existing trails at Kelsey Round Lake
Park. The boardwalk would allow full access to the preserve. The trails in Kelsey are
deteriorating, so reconstruction is an important project that should be completed within the next
few years.
Possible matching funds to meet the grant requirements for the Dalske Woodlands boardwalk
could come from the Capital Equipment Reserve Capital Projects Fund which has $64,426
designated for open space from the closing of the GO Open Space Referendum Bonds Debt
Service Fund. Kelsy Round Lake Park trail matching funds could be from the General Fund
which has excess fund balance from prior year's expenditure savings and increased revenues.
For the proposed boardwalk and gravel trail, the Federal Recreational Trail Program grant will
fund 75% of the project up to a maximum of $250,000. The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
will fund 50% of the project up to a maximum of $350,000. The anticipated total project cost is
$210,000. The boardwalk is eligible for both grants and after speaking with the MNDNR grant
representative they had advised staff to apply for both grants as if the City would not be selected
for one, it may be selected for the other.
For the proposed trail reconstruction in Kelsey Round Lake Park, the Outdoor Recreation Grant
Program will fund 50% of the project up to a maximum of $350,000. The anticipated total
project cost of the trail reconstruction is $600,000.
ACTION REQUIRED
The City Council is requested to discuss possible matching funding source(s) for MNDNR
Grants for Dalske Woodlands Boardwalk and Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Reconstruction,
Project 25-6.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Berkowitz, P. .