HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/02CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. - ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
October 8, 2002
Andover City Hall
Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Minutes - September 24, 2002
3.
PUBLIC HEARING: Lot Split (02 -10) to create two rural residential
properties from property located at 16287 Makah Street NW for Sandra and
Schuyler Wallace.
4.
PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (02 -02) to change the zoning designation
from R -1 Single Family Rural Residential to R -4 Single Family Urban
Residential on Outlot C of Woodland Estates 2"d Addition for Woodland
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Development on property located west of Woodland Estates Second Addition.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat of a single family residential
development to be known as Woodland Estates 3r Addition for Woodland
Development on property located west of Woodland Estates Second Addition.
6.
PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (02 -03) to change the zoning designation
from R -3 Single Family Suburban Residential to R-4 Single Family Urban
Residential on property located at 1703, 1663 and 1653 Andover Boulevard.
7.
PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat of a single family residential
development to be known as Foxburgh Crossing for Grand Teton
Development on property located at 1703, 1663 and 1653 Andover Boulevard.
8.
PUBLIC HEARING: Residential Sketch Plan for a single family
development to be known as Woodland Creek Golf Course Villas located at
3200 South Coon Creek Drive.
9.
Discussion Item: Metropolitan Council's "Draft" 2030 Blueprint.
10.
Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923
PLAIVNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission -was
called to order by Vice Chairperson Dean Daninger on September 24, 2002,,7:00 pm., at
the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Vice Chairperson,Dean Daninger, Commissioners Douglas
Falk, Tony Gamache, Rex Greenwald, and Paula Larsen.
Commissioners absent: Chairperson Jay Squires and Commissioner Tim Kirchoff. .
Also present: City Planner, Courtney 'Bednarz
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister,
Others
APPROVAL OFMINUTES.
September 10, 2002
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Garnache, to approve the minutes as presented.
Motion carried on a 5- ayes 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
VARIANCE (02-10) TO VARY FROM SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR EXISTING
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 17536 QUAYSTREET NW.
Mr. Bednarz explained that the applicant is`seeking approval of a proposal to build a 24-
foot by 24 -foot addition onto the'second level above: the existing garage. The home is
non- conforming due to its 20 -foot corner side yard setback where 40 feet is the minimum
allowable in the R -3 zoning district. 'A variance is needed to correctthe non- conforming
status of the existing home to allow the project to move forward. The addition over the
garage on the south side of the home will not change the existing setbacks of the home in
relation to 176 Avenue.
Mr. Bednarz showed maps and discussed the Ordinance with the Commission. He noted
all future structures must be constructed in conformance with applicable ordinances Staff ,
recommended approval of the propose& variance.
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Vice Chairperson Daninger asked for comments from the public. There being no
comments he asked for a motion.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Gamache, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution No. , approving Variance 02 -10 to vary from the side yard
setback for an existing structure located at 17536 Quay Street NW. Motion carried on a
5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 15, 2002
City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: LOT SPLIT (02 -09) TO CREATE A NEW RESIDENTL4L
PROPERTYFROM PROPERTYLOCA TED AT 16030 MAKAH STREET NW.
Mr. Bednarz explained that the property owner is seeking approval of a proposal to
divide the subject property into two rural residential lots with a variance to the 300 -foot
minimum lot width for one of the lots. Based upon information just gained from the
applicant, it appears that the property is slightly greater than 5 acres in size according to
Anoka County records. Mr. Bednarz indicated this would mean both of the new lots
would meet the 2.5 acres minimum, but one lot would still require a variance for lot
width.
Mr. Bednarz noted a natural gas pipeline runs diagonally through the property. A fifty -
foot wide easement exists over the pipeline. There remains sufficient space to locate a
house on the new property that would be created if the lot split is approved.
Mr. Bednarz stated it is important to note that a lot split for the subject property was
denied by the City Council on July 15, 1997. Resolution R166 -97 and the minutes from
that meeting have been provided for the Commission's review. He advised that staff is
not recommending in favor of the proposed lot split based on the lack of appropriate
findings to justify the variance to the minimum lot width requirement. The lot width of
one of the proposed lots would be significantly below the 300- foot minimum lot width
and may set a precedent for similar lot splits in the future.
He stated, in the past, other lots splits have been approved with less than 2.5 acres per lot
but with this request staff recommends denial based on the fact it does not meet the R -1
zoning requirements.
Commissioner Greenwald asked where some of the past lot splits were approved in the
City. Mr. Bednarz reviewed a location map with the Commission.
Commissioner Gamache reiterated this request was denied in 1997 for lack of hardship
and asked if the curvature of the roadway could be considered a hardship. Mr. Bednarz
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• stated this could be considered a hardship, but stated this lot was also 9 feet short of the
proper lot width even at the widest portion of the lot.
Commissioner Falk asked for the location of the easement on this lot. Mr. Bednarz
sketched the easement on the site map and reviewed the survey of this lot with the
Commission.
Commissioner Falk asked if the easement followed the proposed lot split line. Mr.
Bednarz noted the easement was close to the line, but would fall onto one lot more than
the other.
Commissioner Falk questioned if this property was within the MUSA. Mr. Bednarz
noted this was outside the MUSA at this time, thus requiring well and septic.
Motion by Gamache, seconded by Greenwald, to open the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
John Moore, 16030 Makah Street NW, the applicant, explained there was not a survey on
this property because a variance was needed and he was seeking a decision before
incurring that expense. Mr. Moore stated six lot splits have occurred within his
neighborhood. Mr. Moore noted he required a variance only for lot width due to the
curvature of the road and not on the lot size as each lot would be 2.5 acres.
Pat Monroe, 15961 Makah Street, noted she has been present to fight numerous lot splits
within her neighborhood. She indicated she purchased a home in this neighborhood 15
years ago and stated she would like to see the lots to remain 5 acres. Ms. Monroe noted
she was present at the 1997 request for a lot split and noted she was against it then and
now.
Jean Fudge, 16005 Makah Street, indicated she purchased her land 22 years ago with the
idea of having a lot that was 5 acres. She stated she has been told that the city has
allowed lot splits along 7 Avenue but not along Makah Street. Ms. Fudge noted she
wants to keep the traffic flow down along Makah Street and does not want this item
approved.
Mr. Moore understood the feelings of his neighbors but stated they must take into
consideration there has been six lot splits to date, but that none access Makah Street. He
noted the lot splits have occurred to those properties along 7`" Avenue. Mr. Moore
indicated his proposed split would not increase the density and traffic along Makah Street
substantially.
Mr. Moore stated he spoke with the County Surveyor and noted all of the lots north of
him are short of 5 acres. He noted his one lot being added would compliment homes
. across the street.
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Commissioner Larsen asked if there were covenants within this neighborhood stating the
5 acres must remain. Mr. Bednarz noted there were no covenants and that this
neighborhood was regulated by the 2.5 acres minimum as stated within the R -1 zoning
district.
Vice Chairperson Daninger asked if a registered land survey had been completed on the
proposed lot split. Mr. Moore noted he has a survey of the 5 -acre lot but not the split due
to the fact he wasn't sure if the Commission would ask him to change the lot split
location. Mr. Bednarz noted staff was provided with a survey verifying the size of the
property noting it was in excess of 5 acres.
Commissioner Falk asked if the City should know where this lot split line was before it
was recommended for approval. Mr. Bednarz stated a line could be sketched on the 5-
acre survey if desired by the Commission.
Vice Chairperson Daninger asked if the property to the south was contacted to purchase
additional land. Mr. Moore stated he felt this wasn't an option because they may propose
a lot split in the future. He then reviewed a tentative lot split location with the
Commission.
. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Larsen, to close the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
Commissioner Greenwald asked if the both lots met the 300 -lot width and 2.5 acres if it
would be automatically approved. Mr. Bednarz stated the city would likely be compelled
to approve it. Commissioner Greenwald stated he felt this was a problem due to the
concerns aired by the neighbors.
Commissioner Greenwald stated he feels there is no hardship with this request as the
applicant has brought this before the Commission for a second time, being denied the
first time due to lack of hardship.
Commissioner Greenwald reminded staff to show the correct lot size at 5 acres, to the
Council when this item goes before the Council for their consideration.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Greenwald, to recommend to the City Council denial of
Resolution No. , denying Lot Split 02 -09 to create a new rural residential property
from property located at 16030 Makah Street NW based on the fact the does not meet the
minimum lot width requirements of city ordinance and has no hardship. Motion carried
on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 15, 2002
City Council meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 8, SECTION
4.19 TWO FAMILY HOME CONVERSIONS AND ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 7.03
SPECL4L USES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERTING
ATTACHED TWO - FAMILY DWELLINGS TO ALLOW SEPARATE OWNERSHIP.
Mr. Neumeister reviewed that the EDA and City Council have had discussions over the
past few months that there should be provisions to split duplexes for separate ownership.
The Zoning Ordinance allows for it, however the language that is currently in the
ordinance needs minor changes to bring it up to date.
Mr. Neumeister reviewed the Uniform Building and Fire Code requirements with the
Commission. He stated it should be noted that some situations may warrant granting
variances to the zoning provisions since the units were built prior to any zoning
regulations being created for them.
Mr. Neumeister noted that the City removed duplexes from the R -1 through R -4 Zoning
Districts on August 3, 1999. Currently duplexes that exist in these zones are non-
conforming structures. If the property owner would split the duplex units for separate
owner occupancy, then the units would become conforming, as they would be considered
"single family attached" once the split is properly done.
• Mr. Neumeister further discussed his staff report with the Commission. It is
recommended that Section 7.03 have language added allowing them by special use
permit (subject to the conditions previously stated). Staff is recommending approval of
Ordinance 8 to establish requirements for converting attached dwellings to allow separate
ownerships.
Vice Chairperson Daninger asked if the proposed garage size was reasonable. Mr.
Neumeister stated 440 square feet was the size of a standard two -car garage.
Commissioner Falk questioned if the exterior of these buildings had to be maintained
uniformly. Mr. Neumeister stated this was the case with both the paint and shingles.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Larsen, to open the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Gamache, to close the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
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• Commissioner Greenwald asked why this was being readdressed at this time. Mr.
Neumeister stated the Council was looking to lift the multi - family moratorium in October
and as a part of reviewing all ordinances for multi - family, it was apparent that this section
needed to be updated.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Gamache, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Ordinance No. , approving the amendment of Ordinance 8, Section 4.19,
Two Family Home Conversions, and Ordinance 8, Section 7.03, Special Uses, to
establish requirements for converting attached two - family dwellings to allow separate
ownership. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and
Commissioner Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 1, 2002 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 8, SECTION
7.01 AND 7.03 TO ESTABLISH THAT APARTMENTS SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM PERMITTED USES IN THE MULTIPLE DWELLING (M-1 AND M -2
ZONING DISTRICTS), AND ALLOWED ONLYBYSPECL4L USE PERMIT IN
EACH OF THOSE ZONING DISTRICTS.
Mr. Neumeister reviewed that at the August 20, 2002 Council meeting, interest was
expressed in making additional changes in the City's Ordinances related to multi-
family rental housing, how they are reviewed for approval and the licensing of them.
He presented his staff report which provided recommendations for changes to current
codes regulating multi - family rental housing. Mr. Neumeister noted that another
report before the Planning Commission describes the licensing requirements and how
staff would recommend changes in that area also.
Mr. Neumeister further discussed his staff report with the Commission. He stated the
Planning Commission is asked to review staff recommendations and recommend to the
City Council that the Zoning Ordinance be amended.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Gamache, to open the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff)
vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Gamache, seconded by Falk, to close the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff)
vote.
Motion by Gamache, seconded by Falk, to recommend to the City Council approval of
. Ordinance No. amending Ordinance 8, Section 7.01 and 7.03 to remove
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• Apartments from Permitted Uses in the Multiple Dwelling (M -1 and M -2) Zoning
Districts and allow Apartments only by Special Use Permit in the Multiple Dwelling
(M -1 and M -2) Zoning Districts. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent
(Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 1, 2002 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 266, RENTAL
HOUSING REVISING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR RENTAL
HOUSING.
Mr. Neumeister advised that the City Council has discussed over the past few months that
there should be a detailed review of the City's codes related to rental housing, which is
Ordinance #266. He presented his staff report, which highlighted what Andover
currently has in place, what ordinances other cities have for regulating rental housing,
and suggestions for potential changes to the current Ordinance.
Mr. Neumeister stated staff has reviewed Andover's as well as four other cities rental
housing maintenance standards and licensing requirements. A full copy of each
ordinance has been provided for the Commission's review. Mr. Neumeister noted the
IS brief summary contained in his staff report of each city's code.
Mr. Neumeister explained that in discussing the issue of updating this Ordinance with the
City's law enforcement staff, it was recommended that adjustments be made to make it
more like Brooklyn Park. He noted that it is apparent that the Brooklyn Park ordinance
goes into great detail to assure that the landlords of apartments will be screening tenants,
and proactive in limiting incidents and police calls.
Mr. Neumeister reviewed several key points within the "draft" Ordinance with the
Commission. He stated the "draft" Ordinance #266A is patterned after Brooklyn Park's
and recommended that existing Ordinance #266 be repealed in its entirety and replaced
with the entire new text that is patterned after the Brooklyn Park Ordinance.
Commissioner Greenwald asked how many rental units were within the City of Andover
at this time. Mr. Neumeister stated there were roughly 200 units.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned if this document was too strict for the city at this
time, as it does not have the rental property numbers similar to Brooklyn Park. Mr.
Neumeister stated this could be the case, but noted the City Council wanted to be
proactive on this issue.
Commissioner Greenwald asked what the potential was for additional rental properties in
the near future. Mr. Bednarz stated there was not a huge potential for increasing the
number of rental properties within the city at this time.
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Commissioner Gamache asked if maintenance issues should be addressed within this
Ordinance. Mr. Neumeister stated there was a separate Ordinance to address
maintenance.
Vice Chairperson Daninger asked if there was any feedback from the City of Brooklyn
Park on their Rental Housing Ordinance. Mr. Neumeister stated thus far it has been a
positive force in helping the City deal with unruly tenants and in reducing police calls.
Commissioner Gamache stated he would like to see the city remain proactive on this
issue and not get behind or create a problem for the future with run down rental
properties.
Commissioner Larsen asked if any feedback has been received from the landlords in
Brooklyn Park. Mr. Neumeister stated he has not heard anything to this point but stated
the landlord's coalition began this movement to avoid problems within their units.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Gamache, to open the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff)
vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Larsen, to close the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
Commissioner Greenwald asked that the call ratio be adjusted to reflect more realistic
numbers within the City of Andover. Commissioner Gamache agreed and asked that the
Anoka County Sheriff's Department be brought in on discussions of realistic ratio
numbers.
Vice Chairperson Daninger advised staff to have additional findings from the City of
Brooklyn Park when this item is presented to the Council, along with updated ratio
information. He stated he was in favor of having good quality tenants within the City of
Andover.
Commissioner Gamache questioned how much of a burden would be placed on the
Sheriff's Department if a call ratio level was set. Mr. Neumeister stated the Planning
Commission at a future meeting could revisit the call ratio issue if desired or could be
approved contingent on reviewal by the Sheriff's Department.
Vice Chairperson Daninger proposed having a call ratio review with the Sheriff's
Department at the time of license renewal. Commissioner Greenwald stated he would be
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• in favor of approving this item with the call ratio item to be brought before the Council
for further discussion.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Gamache, to recommend to the City Council
approval of Resolution No. , recommending the adoption of Ordinance #266A that
Ordinance #266 be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the entire new text that is
patterned after the Brooklyn Park Ordinance with staff reviewing and making
recommendations to Council with regard to the ratio of calls to a rental property, and
addressing the license renewal process and having the Sheriff's Department involved.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 1, 2002 City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 10, SECTION
6, SKETCH PLANAND SECTION 7, PRELIMINARY PLAT, TO CONFORM WITH
STATE STATUTE REGARDING PROCESSING OFAPPLICATIONS.
Mr. Bednarz explained that staff is proposing to adjust language within Ordinance 10 to
ensure that plat review is conducted in compliance with State Statute 462.358 Procedure
for plan effectuation; subdivision. He noted that State Statute provides requirements for
. municipalities to follow during the review of plats. These requirements dictate that cities
respond to the applicant within ten days of a plat submittal to establish whether a
submittal is complete or not. Cities have 60 days to review and act on plat submittals.
The review period can be extended by the City to 120 days provided there is some
justification for the extension. Only the applicant can extend the review period beyond
120 days.
Mr. Bednarz advised that Ordinance 10 requires a sketch plan to be completed prior to
review of a preliminary plat. Sketch plan review consists of staff, Planning Commission
and City Council review. This level of review takes a minimum of 45 days. Plat review
follows a similar process, although a much greater amount of time is spent on staff
review as the applicant and staff work through the details of the proposal to ensure
compliance with City Ordinances. He noted that the current process will not allow plats
to be acted upon by the City within the 60 days allowed by state Statute. Given that
Cities are not allowed to automatically extend review of applications to 120 days, an
adjustment needs to be made.
Mr. Bednarz explained that as a result, it is necessary to modify Ordinance 10 to ensure
that the City's platting process conforms with State Statutes. The City Attorney has
suggested a minor adjustment to the Sketch Plan language, to make it permissive rather
than mandatory as noted within the staff report. This would conceivably allow the
platting process to be completed within the 60 days allowed by State Statute.
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• Vice Chairperson Daninger asked when sketch plans were added to the City
requirements. Mr. Bednarz noted this began in 1999.
Vice Chairperson Daninger stated he felt the sketch plan was a useful tool in educating
residents of potential developments but understood this had to do with State Statute. Mr.
Neumeister stated all developers would still be completing sketch plans to gain feedback
from neighbors before they assume the expense of platting a large development.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Greenwald, to open the public hearing at 8 :32 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff)
vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Larsen, seconded by Greenwald, to close the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
Commissioner Greenwald stated he understands the added expense does not warrant the
sketch plan.
Motion by Gamache, seconded by Falk, to recommend to the City Council approval of
is Resolution No. , amending Ordinance 10, Section 6, Sketch Plan, and Section 7,
Preliminary Plat, to conform with State Statutes regarding processing of applications.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner
Kirchoff) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the October 15, 2002
City Council meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items. He mentioned that a
sewer and water study for future urban development beyond the current 20/20 MUSA
boundary was being conducted and would be ready for discussion in October or early
November.
Mr. Bednarz noted the Rural Reserve Study information would be posted on the City
website and would also be available at City Hall for the public to review. He noted
information for the 2030 Blueprint was also provided at www.metcouncil.org.
Commissioner Greenwald asked for further information on the sports complex. Mr.
Bednarz indicated costs are being reviewed and tasks are being broken down at this time,
with funding being the main concern.
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• Commissioner Greenwald asked when a signal light would be added to Andover
Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Bednarz stated this is not on the short-term 5-
year plan but stated a signal light would be added at Crosstown and Hanson Boulevards
by the end of October.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned what concerned citizens could do to address the
signal light needed at Andover Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Bednarz stated
residents could contact the highway department and Anoka County with their concerns.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Falk, seconded by Gamache, to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Chairperson Squires and Commissioner Kirchoff)
vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heidi Guenther, Recording Secretary
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: D. Tyler Mckay, Associate PlannerA
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Lot Split (02 -10) to create two rural residential lots from
property located at 16287 Makah Street NW for Sandra and Schuyler Wallace.
DATE: October 8"`, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The property owner is seeking approval of a proposal to divide the subject property into two rural
residential lots. An existing house on the western half of the property will remain and one new
lot will be created on the eastern half.
DISCUSSION
The attached survey is an approximation of the proposed lot split. The property owner is
requesting that the lot split be approved prior to a survey being completed with the condition that
the new lots will meet or exceed the minimum lot width, depth and gross area requirements of
the R -1 Zoning District. This is possible considering the dimensions and total square feet of this
lot.
Applicable Ordinances
Ordinance 40 regulates the division of lots. Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 establishes the provision
for minimum lot width, lot depth and lot area for zoning districts. The minimum requirements in
the R -1 districts are as follows:
• Lot Width at Front Setback -- 300 Feet
• Lot Depth -- 150 Feet
• Front Yard Setback -- 40 Feet
• Rear Yard Setback -- 50 Feet
• Lot Area per Dwelling -- 2.5 Acres
Both lots will exceed the minimum lot width, depth and setback requirements of the R -1 Zoning
District. The total gross square feet for the existing lot is 218,075. A survey will be prepared to
divide the lot evenly. The new lots would have 109,037 square feet per lot, which is 137 square
feet larger than required.
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Access
Access will be provided to the property from 7 Avenue (CSAH 7). The City Attorney has
previously indicated that the City cannot deny a lot split that conforms with City requirements
simply to deny access.
Utilities
No sewer stub currently exists to serve the new lot, as this lot is outside of the 2020 MUSA. The
purchaser would need to provide an on site well and septic system. The elevation of the property
indicates that it is buildable. A condition to this resolution will therefore require soil boring data
to show a septic system can be safely placed on this property. Buildability will need to be
demonstrated to conform with the requirements of Ordinance 10 Section 9.06. This review will
be conducted as a part of the building permit process.
Options
In an attempt to minimize any costs before the lot split has been approved, the applicant has not
submitted all of the necessary materials. The Commission has recommended approval of lot
splits conditioned upon the submittal of these materials to be reviewed by staff at a later date.
However, this is typically done when the applicant is requesting a variance and there is some
question about whether the lot split will be approved. In this case, there is no variance requested
• and there is no reason to believe the lot split would not be approved other than any problems
which may arise from an examination of the materials which have not been submitted.
The materials to be included include 3 signed original copies of the survey which show:
1. Placement of the new property line.
2. A 10 foot easement around the perimeter of both properties.
3. Placement of any new structures which conform to all City building and zoning codes
4. Locations for two 5,000 square foot (10,000 square foot total) septic areas.
5. Legal descriptions of the new properties.
Therefore the Committee has three options.
1. Require the applicant to submit all necessary materials before the commission reviews the
application.
2. Recommend approval of the lot split, but require the applicant submit all necessary
materials before this proceeds to the City Council.
3. Recommend approval of the lot split, but require the applicant submit all necessary
materials before the lot split is recorded with Anoka County.
Attachments
• Resolution
Location Map
Property Survey (full size in packet)
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST FOR SANDY WALLACE TO
SUBDIVIDE INTO TWO RURAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16287
MAKAH STREET NW LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Tract K, Registered Land Survey No. 72, Anoka County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, Sandy Wallace has requested approval of a lot split to subdivide property pursuant
to Ordinance No. 40, located at 16287 Makah Street NW; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined
that said request meets the criteria of Ordinance No. 8 and 40; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the request would not have a
detrimental effect upon the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City of Andover; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to state statutes; and
• WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of
the lot split as requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover hereby
agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approves the lot
split on said property with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit to the City three signed original copies of the survey with the
lot evenly divided in half. The survey shall include legal descriptions for the new
properties.
2. The applicant shall be required to conform with all of the requireme nts of the City of
Andover Building Department to demonstrate that the property is buildable.
3. The applicant shall pay park dedication in the amount of $1,700.
4. The applicant shall pay a trail fee in the amount of $412.
5. The applicant shall establish a 10 foot easement around the perimeter of both properties.
• 6. The applicant shall establish flood elevations on the survey.
7. The lot split shall be subject to a sunset clause as defined in Ordinance No. 40, Section
III(E).
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CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST: Mike Gamache, Mayor
Victoria Volk, City Clerk
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Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Courtney Bednarz, City Plann6,
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (02 -02) to change the zoning designation from
R -1 Single Family Rural Residential to R -4 Single Family Urban Residential on
Outlot C of Woodland Estates 2 " Addition for Woodland Development.
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Planning Commission is asked to review the proposed rezoning to allow the Woodland
Estates Third Addition Project to move forward.
DISCUSSION
As with all rezonings, the City must meet one of the two following findings that are provided by
state statute:
1. The original zoning was in error.
2. The character of the area or times and conditions have changed to such an extent to
warrant the Rezoning.
The City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on July 2, 2002 to bring the
subject property into the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). As a part of this approval
the City Council acknowledged that times and conditions have changed to such an extent as to
warrant the extension of utilities to this property. It is therefore appropriate to allow the property
to be rezoned to R -4 Single Family Urban Residential to allow the proposed project to move
forward.
Attachments
Ordinance Amendment
Location Map
ACTION REQUIRED
The Planning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the rezoning request.
Res p ctful su mitted,
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COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.8
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 8, SECTION 6.03, ZONING DISTRICT
MAP OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAINS:
Ordinance 8, Section 6.03, The Zoning District Map of the City of Andover is hereby amended as
follows:
1) Rezone land from R -1, Single Family Rural Residential to R -4, Single Family Urban
Residential on approximately 5 acres legally described as:
2) All other sections of the Zoning Ordinance Shall remain as written and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Andover.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this _ day of 2002.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
Outlot C Woodland Estates Second Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota
Michael R. Gamache, Mayor
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FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Plann4
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat of a single family residential
development to be known as Woodland Estates 3 Addition for Woodland
Development on property located west of Woodland Estates Second Addition.
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Planning Commission is asked to review the prelimnary plat of Woodland Estates 3rd
Addition.
DISCUSSION
Review Process
Ordinance 10 outlines the requirements for preliminary plat review. The Planning Commission in
its review of a preliminary plat shall determine whether the proposed subdivision is in
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, and shall take into consideration the requirements of
the City and the best use of the land. Particular attention shall be given to the arrangement,
location and widths of streets, drainage and lot sizes and arrangements.
9.02, 9.03 Street Plan
A public street extension of Verdin Street NW will provide access to the individual lots. The
street extension will end in a temporary cul -de -sac at the north end of the project. A temporary
street easement will be created to allow a temporary cul -de -sac at this location. A temporary cul-
de -sac sign will be posted to indicate the street may be extended in the future. The street will be
32 feet wide within a 60 foot wide right of way as required by the City's minor urban street
requirements.
Boulevard Sodding
Four inches of black dirt and sod are required to be installed within all boulevard areas.
9.04 Easements
The standard urban drainage and utility easements (ten feet wide along front and rear property
lines and 5 feet wide along side property lines) will be provided as a part of this project as
indicated on the preliminary plat. Additional easements will be established to cover the storm
water pond to be created at the southwest edge of the plat.
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All of the lots will meet or exceed the R -4 Single Family Urban Residential requirements with
one exception. The applicant proposes to create an outlot at the northeast edge of the plat to
allow this land area to be combined with land to the north to create a single family lot as a part of
a future project. Ordinance 10, Section 9.06I. prohibits unbuildable outlots from being created.
It is recommended that a variance to this section be granted based on the proposed future use of
the property with the finding that the variance will promote the most efficient use of the property.
Buiddability requirements of Ordinance No. 10 Section 9.06a(1)
All lots are required to meet the provisions of Ordinance No. 10, Section 9.06a(1) which relates
to lot size and buildability requirements. The applicant has demonstrated that each of the lots
will be buildable.
Ordinance 114, Wetland Buffer, further regulates lots adjacent to wetlands and storm water
ponds. This ordinance requires a minimum of 116.5 feet between the front property line and
either the delineated edge of a wetland or the 100 year flood elevation adjacent to a storm water
pond. All of the proposed lots will meet this requirement, however, the 16.5 foot buffer needs to
be indicated around the storm water pond on the grading plan.
9.07 Parks, Park Dedication
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that park dedication fees be collected for
this development.
The developer is also required to meet the following City Ordinances and all other applicable
ordinances:
Ordinance No. 8, the Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance No. 10, the Platting and Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance No. 107, Shoreland Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 108, Flood Plain Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 114, Wetland Buffer Ordinance
Ordinance No. 214, Diseased Shade Tree Ord. & Tree Preservation Policy
Coordination with other Agencies
The developer and/or owner is responsible to obtain all necessary permits (Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Coon Creek Watershed
District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU and any other agency that may have an
interest in the site). Initial contact shall be made with the City Engineering Department regarding
this item.
Attachments
Resolution
S Location Map
Preliminary Plat (Full Size in packet)
• ACTION REQUIRED
The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the
Preliminary Plat for Woodland Estates P Addition.
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RES. NO R -02
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "WOODLAND ESTATES
THIRD ADDITION" FOR WOODLAND DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN
SECTIONS 21 AND 22, TOWNSHIP 32 RANGE 24 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS;
Outlots A, B and C , Woodland Estates Second Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Andover Review Committee has reviewed the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published and mailed notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has conducted a public hearing on said plat; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends to the City Council the approval of the plat.
WHEREAS, the applicant has petitioned to vary from the requirements of Ordinance 10, Section
9.06I. prohibiting unbuildable outlots to allow the creation of Outlot A, and;
• WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the special circumstances for the proposed project are as
follows;
1. The proposed Outlot A will be added to land area to the north to allow a single family lot
to be created as apart of a future project.
2. Allowing Outlot A to be created promotes the most efficient development of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover hereby
agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approves the
preliminary plat with the following conditions:
1. A variance to Ordinance 10, Section 9.06I. is approved to allow Outlot A to be created as
indicated o the Preliminary Plat Revised September 9, 2002 and stamped received by the
City of Andover on September 11, 2002.
2. The grading plan shall be revised to indicate a buffer strip to conform with Ordinance
114.
3. The developer obtains all necessary permits from the Coon Creek Watershed District,
DNR, Corps of Engineers, LGU, MPCA and any other agency that may be interested in
the site.
• 4. Contingent upon the approval of the Rezoning of the property to R -4 Single Family
Urban Residential. If this request fails to be approved, in whole or in part, the
preliminary plat shall be considered null and void.
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6. Contingent upon staff review and approval for compliance with City ordinances, policies
and guidelines.
7. Such plat approval is contingent upon a development agreement acceptable to the City
Attorney. A financial guarantee will be required as a part of this agreement to assure
typical subdivision improvements will be completed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this day of , 2002.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Plana
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (02 -03) to change the zoning designation from
R -3 Single Family Suburban Residential to R -4 Single Family Urban Residential
on property located at 1703, 1663 and 1653 Andover Boulevard.
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
This rezoning is necessary to allow the Foxburgh Crossing housing development to move
forward.
DISCUSSION
As with all rezonings, the City must meet one of the two following findings that are provided by
state statute:
1. The original zoning was in error.
2. The character of the area or times and conditions have changed to such an extent to
warrant the Rezoning.
It is staff's position that times and conditions have changed such to warrant a rezoning due to the
following:
1. The subject properties are located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA)
2. The R -3 Single Family Suburban Zoning District was created to accommodate future
urban development at the time when utilities became available.
Utilities are available to service the property.
Attachments
Ordinance Amendment
Location Map
ACTION REQUIRED
The Planning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the rezoning request.
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ORDINANCE NO.8
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8, SECTION 6.03, ZONING DISTRICT
MAP OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAINS:
Ordinance 8, Section 6.03, The Zoning District Map of the City of Andover is hereby amended as
follows:
1) Rezone land from R -3, Single Family Suburban Residential to R-4, Single Family Urban
Residential on approximately 6.25 acres legally described as:
THE SOUTH 495.00 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 24 WEST, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA LYING
EAST OF THE WEST 660.00 FEET; TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF SAID EAST HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST HALF; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID EAST HALF, 528.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND
TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID
EAST HALF A DISTANCE OF 325.00 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST HALF A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 325.00 FEET TO SAID SOUTH
LINE; THENCE WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
2) All other sections of the Zoning Ordinance Shall remain as written and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Andover.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this _ day of 2002.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
Victoria Volk, City Clerk
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Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Courtney Bednarz, City Planne(?1
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat of a single family residential
development to be known as Foxburgh Crossing for Grand Teton Development on
property located at 1703, 1663 and 1653 Andover Boulevard.
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Planning Commission is asked to review the preliminary plat of Foxburgh Crossing
containing 13 single family lots.
DISCUSSION
Review Process
Ordinance 10 outlines the requirements for preliminary plat review. The Planning Commission in
its review of a preliminary plat shall determine whether the proposed subdivision is in
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, and shall take into consideration the requirements of
the City and the best use of the land. Particular attention shall be given to the arrangement,
location and widths of streets, drainage and lot sizes and arrangements.
9.02, 9.03 Street Plan
The proposed project would be provided access from Ibis Street NW. Four existing accesses to
Andover Boulevard would be eliminated. A public street to be named 145"' Lane NW would be
brought into the project and end in a cul -de -sac. The street will be 32 feet wide within a 60 foot
wide right of way as required by the City's minor urban street requirements.
Corner Lot
As discussed during sketch plan review, the construction of 145 Lane will cause an existing lot
immediately north of the project area to become a comer lot. An additional 14 feet of right of
way is proposed on the north side of the future street to increase the side yard setback for the
existing house. As proposed, the existing deck will have a setback of 14 feet from the property
line and 40 feet from the curb. The house would have a setback of 29 feet from the property line
and 55 feet from the curb (see attached Neighboring Property Survey). It is recommended that a
variance be granted for this property due to the fact that the additional right -of -way will provide a
setback that is equivalent to many other corner lots in the City.
Boulevard Sodding
Four inches of black dirt and sod are required to be installed within all boulevard areas.
9.04 Easements •
The standard urban drainage and utility easements (ten feet wide along front and rear property
lines and 5 feet wide along side property lines) will be provided as a part of this project as
indicated on the preliminary plat. Additional easements will be established to cover the storm
water pond and wetland areas as indicated on the grading plan.
9.06 Lots
All of the lots will meet or exceed the R -4 Single Family Urban Residential requirements as
indicated on the attached preliminary plat drawing. The applicant was not allowed Planned Unit
Development Review.
Double frontage lots
Double frontage lots are prohibited unless one of the frontages faces an arterial street. It is not
possible to eliminate access to Andover Boulevard without creating the need for double frontage
lots. Due to the limited project area there is no other feasible way to layout the proposed project.
It is recommended that variances to Ordinance 10, Section 9.06F. be granted for lots 8 -13.
Double frontage lots are also required to provide an additional ten feet of lot depth and screening
along the rear property line per Ordinance 10, Section 9.06 F. The applicant will relocate
existing trees on the site to provide this screening. The quantity and quality of this screening is
critical due to the traffic volume at the intersection of Andover and Hanson boulevards.
A condition has been added to the resolution to ensure that screening will be provided with a
minimum of 24 trees along Hanson Boulevard and another 28 trees along Andover Boulevard. A
mix of evergreen and deciduous trees will be required.
Buildability requirements of Ordinance No. 10 Section 9.06a(1)
All lots are required to meet the provisions of Ordinance No. 10, Section 9.06a(1) which relates
to lot size and buildability requirements. The applicant has demonstrated that each of the lots
will be buildable.
Ordinance 114, Wetland Buffer, further regulates lots adjacent to wetlands and storm water
ponds. This ordinance requires a minimum of 116.5 feet between the front property line and
either the delineated edge of a wetland or the 100 year flood elevation adjacent to a storm water
pond. Although the location of the wetland buffer needs to be adjusted to be measured from the
100 year flood elevation of the storm water pond in the northeast corner of the development, with
this adjustment all of the proposed lots will meet the requirements of Ordinance 114.
Engineering Department and Engineering Consultant Comments
Attached are two memorandums that contain a number of comments regarding the proposed
project. All of these comments involve minor plan adjustments and additional documentation
that will result in a clean preliminary plat document. Staff will be meeting with the developers is
to resolve these issues on Monday, October 7 An update will be provided at the
meeting.
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9.07 Parks, Park Dedication
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that park dedication fees be collected for
this development.
The developer is also required to meet the following City Ordinances and all other applicable
ordinances:
Ordinance No. 8, the Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance No. 10, the Platting and Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance No. 107, Shoreland Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 108, Flood Plain Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 114, Wetland Buffer Ordinance
Ordinance No. 214, Diseased Shade Tree Ord. & Tree Preservation Policy
Coordination with other Agencies
The developer and/or owner is responsible to obtain all necessary permits (Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Coon Creek Watershed
District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU and any other agency that may have an
interest in the site). Initial contact shall be made with the City Engineering Department regarding
this item.
Attachments
Resolution
Location Map
Engineering Department Comments
Engineering Consultant Comments
Planning Commission Minutes (sketch plan)
City Council Minutes (sketch plan)
Preliminary Plat (11x17 in packet)
Grading Plan (11x17 in packet)
ACTION REQUIRED
The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the
Preliminary Plat for Foxburgh Crossing.
4ey submitted,
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CITY OF ANDOVER .
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RES. NO R -02
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "FOXBURGH CROSSING"
FOR GRAND TETON DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 27,
TOWNSHIP 32 RANGE 24 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS;
THE SOUTH 495.00 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 24 WEST, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA LYING
EAST OF THE WEST 660.00 FEET; TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF SAID EAST HALF
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST HALF; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID EAST HALF, 528.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND
TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID
EAST HALF A DISTANCE OF 325.00 FEET; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID EAST HALF A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH,
PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 325.00 FEET TO SAID SOUTH
LINE; THENCE WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 132.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
WHEREAS, the Andover Review Committee has reviewed the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published and mailed notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has conducted a public hearing on said plat; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends to the City Council the approval of the plat.
WHEREAS, the applicant has petitioned to vary from the double frontage lot provision of
Ordiance 10, Section 9.06F. for lots 8 -13, and;
WHEREAS the proposed project will cause property located at 14553 Ibis Street NW to become
a corner lot with a setback of less than the required 35 feet, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the special circumstances for the proposed project are as
follows;
1. It is not possible to eliminate access to Andover Boulevard without creating the need for
double frontage lots.
2. Due to the limited project area there is no other feasible way to layout the proposed
proj ect. •
3. Additional right -of -way will be provided to achieve a side yard setback that meets or
exceeds that of many other comer lots throughout the City
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agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approves the
preliminary plat with the following conditions:
1. A variance to Ordinance 10, Section 9.06F. is approved to allow lots 8 -13 to be double
frontage lots without being adjacent to an arterial street or highway. This variance does
not affect the additional lot width and screening requirements.
2. A variance to the side yard setback requirement of Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 is approved
to allow a side yard setback of 14 feet for property located at 14553 Ibis Street NW.
The developer obtains all necessary permits from the Coon Creek Watershed District,
DNR, Corps of Engineers, LGU, MPCA and any other agency that may be interested in
the site.
4. Contingent upon the approval of the Rezoning of the property to R -4 Single Family
Urban Residential. If this request fails to be approved, in whole or in part, the
preliminary plat shall be considered null and void.
5. Park dedication per Ordinance No. 10, Section 9.07.
6. The developer shall provide a minimum of 28 trees in rear yards adjacent to Hanson
Boulevard and a minimum of 24 trees in rear yards adjacent to Andover Boulevard to
comply with the double frontage screening requirements of Ordinance 10, Section 9.06.
The species of trees shall be divided evenly between deciduous and evergreen trees.
7. Contingent upon compliance with all comments contained within the Engineering
Department Memorandum dated October 3, 2002.
8. Contingent upon staff review and approval for compliance with City ordinances, policies
and guidelines.
Such plat approval is contingent upon a development agreement acceptable to the City
Attorney. A financial guarantee will be required as a part of this agreement to assure
typical subdivision improvements will be completed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this day of
2002.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
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Michael R. Gamache, Mayor
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TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON
AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS
DATE: September 26, 2002
PROJECT: Foxburgh Crossing
City of Andover, Minnesota
Commission No. 11978 -022
1500 PIPER JAFFRAY PLAZA
444 CEDAR STREET
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 -2140
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Review of Drainage PIan for Foxburgh Crossing
Plan Date: September 12, 2002
Received by TKDA: September 23, 2002 .
Developer: Life Style Properties, Inc.
Developer's Engineer: Jeremy Boots, P.E., John Oliver & Assoc,, Inc.
REVIEWED BY: Stephen W. Hartley, P.E., TKDA, Inc. 91-'k
BACKGROUND: The Drainage Plan and Computations for Foxburgh Crossing were
reviewed for compliance with the City of Andover's "Water Resource
• Management Plan" dated January, 1993. The following comments
identify items that need to be addressed for approval of the drainage plan.
COMMENTS:
1. Storm sewer computations, based upon a 10 -year storm, needs to be submitted. Rational
Method is acceptable.
2. A drop manhole may be needed on the inlet pipe to the pond. The last 10 to 20 feet of
pipe should be laid at a slope that limits the pipe full discharge velocities to between 3 to
6 feet per second.
3. The existing wetland storage and rate control need to be included in the existing
conditions computations. Otherwise, rate control for the East area will need to be based
upon the inflow rate to the existing wetland under proposed conditions.
4. The summary sheet states the 100 -year discharge rate from the West area is 1.69 cfs. The
HydroCAD model shows the discharge rate as being 5.03 cfs. Rate control needs to be
re- reviewed for the West area.
5. Approval is needed from Coon Creek Watershed District before the City can give final
approval.
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Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — May 14, 2002
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PUBLIC HEARING: RESIDENTMI, SKETCHPLAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY
AND TOWNHOUSE PROJECT TO BE KNOWNAS `FOXBURGH CROSSING'
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HANSON BOULEVARD AND
ANDOVER BOULEVARD — BOONE BUILDERS.
Mr. Bednarz summarized the staff report.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned if option one would consist of 13 single - family
lots. Mr. Bednarz stated that that is correct.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned the number of homes in option two. Mr. Bednarz
stated that option two would consist of 12 single - family homes, and four townhouse
units.
Mr. Bednarz explained that staff is recommending the property be rezoned from R -3 to
R -4. He mentioned that the question between the two options is either the City would
choose a PUD with option one consisting of more restrictions, or option two which would
not allow the City to require additional improvements.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned Mr. Bednarz on why staff feels that option one is a •
better fit. He questioned Mr. Bednarz on whether staff feels if having more requirements
will make a better development. Mr. Bednarz explained that with a PUD there is more of
a guarantee, for example all lots would be sodded and irrigated. He mentioned that on
the west side of Hanson Blvd. and 132 Avenue there's a development that came up 12
years ago, however there is a varying degree of maintenance.
Commissioner Hedin questioned if there is an illustration available without the twinhouse
units. Mr. Bednarz explained how the development would look without the twinhouse
units.
Commissioner Kirchoff questioned if there would be an association to ensure that all lots
would be maintained. Mr. Bednarz stated that there would be an association for the
entire development.
Commissioner Gamache questioned if the twinhouses would be for rent or owned.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned what level of control the City would have at the
time of building. Mr. Bednarz explained that when a PUD has been developed in the
past, there has been an elevation approval required.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Kirchoff, to open the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Squires and Falk) vote. •
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Minutes — May 14, 2002
Page 6
• The applicant Bill Gleason, stated that last time this the proposal included 35 detached
town homes, however now that's decreased substantially. He stated that it was his
understanding the neighbors didn't want to meet even though this was the Council's
recommendation. He explained that he's trying to keep the costs down, therefore if the
lots are bigger the houses become cheaper. He stated that he doesn't feel it's in the best
interest of the neighborhood to have 80 -foot lots. He mentioned that they feel this
proposal would be a benefit to the City, since it could be bermed and landscaped. The
twinhomes would help make the homes more affordable, furthermore they are nice
looking units. He explained that the twinhomes would be owned and not rented. There
would be an association on the area that would make sure the properties are maintained.
Finally, he mentioned that the lot square footage exceeds what is throughout the rest of
the City.
Carol Cooper, 1690 146 Avenue, stated that her property abuts the proposed
development. She stated that the area residents still feel there are too many houses for
the area. She stated that the lots should be more in tuned to what is in the surrounding
area. She questioned if the property would still have to be rezoned. Mr. Bednarz stated
that the property wouldn't have to be rezoned as multi - family, however it would need to
be rezoned from R -3 to R -4. He explained that two twinhomes aren't considered multi-
family, but instead apartments or condominiums are considered multi - family units.
• Ms. Cooper explained that the neighbors told the developer that they would be happy to
look at a plan consisting of single - family homes, however they were never contacted.
Dan Stay, 1668 146 Avenue NW, stated that he lives on Lot 12 of the Pinewoods
Development. He thanked the builder for the most recent plan, since at one point it
wasn't an option to build single- family homes on this land. He mentioned that he still
believes it would be too many homes. He also mentioned that with this plan his property
would back up to three different properties, therefore he requested his property back up to
just one property. He suggested the City take their time in making a decision since the
traffic levels will likely change once Natures Run and the school is completed. He stated
that if the area were rezoned to R -4 it would be zoned the same as Pinewood Estates. He
also suggested changing a few things to eliminate some of the homes, since it would
likely be congested if developed the way it's presented. He mentioned that the
Petersons on Lot 18 aren't happy with the proposal since there would be a road put in
right next to their property line. He again suggested the City wait to see what happens in
the next few months in terms of the traffic levels.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned when Mr. Stay received the plan from builder. Mr.
Stay stated that he received a letter a week ago from the City.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned Mr. Stay on how many homes he feels is
appropriate for the area. Mr. Stay suggested taking out either two or three homes to
• widen the lots, so there would be only one property backed up to his property line instead
of three.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — May 14, 2002
Page 7
Commissioner Greenwald questioned Mr. Stay on what the topography features are of his
backyard. Mr. Stay explained that his lot goes into the woods approximately five feet on
one side and about fifteen feet on the other side. He stated that he wants to keep as many
trees as possible.
Patty Stay, 1668 146 Avenue, stated that she would like to see the area develop as single
family. She stated that they aren't against development, however they are requesting the
density be brought down. She mentioned that they are totally against the twinhomes,
since it would only take away from the aesthetics of the neighborhood. She also
mentioned that they didn't know anything about two different options. She stated that it
would make more sense if this development didn't have all the restrictions since their
development doesn't have the restrictions.
Mr. Gleason stated that it was his understanding that the neighbors didn't want to meet.
He stated that he is more than willing to meet with the neighbors to discuss the
development. He mentioned that the goal is to put in better housing. It is possible to put
in only single - family homes, however the houses may suffer since the lots are big.
Commissioner Gamache questioned what would happen if the area remained in the R -3
zoning district. Mr. Gleason explained that R -3 zoning is a holding zone and sewer and
water wouldn't be available.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned the price range for the single - family homes. Mr.
Gleason stated that the single - family homes would be in the $250,000 to $300,000 price
range. He explained that there is a ratio that needs to be met, however the number of
buyers in this price range is decreasing.
Commissioner Kirchoff stated that to him the second option is the less favorable of the
two. Mr. Gleason stated that he is willing to do strictly single - family homes, however
option one would be a better project.
Ms. Stay questioned if there would be multiple builders. Mr. Gleason stated that at this
point this hasn't been decided.
There was no further public input.
Motion by Gamache, seconded by Hedin, to close the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Squires and Falk) vote.
Commissioner Gamache questioned if Pinewood Estates is zoned R -4. Mr. Bednarz
stated that that is correct.
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Acting Chair Daninger explained that the development went from originally having 35 .
single - family homes to 12 single - family homes. He stated that the area would probably
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — May 14, 2002
Page 8
• be rezoned to R -4. He reminded the Commission that the PUD would have more
restrictions, and if it were decided to go with strictly single - family homes the twinhomes
would be eliminated and the lots would be 80 feet wide. Mr. Bednarz stated that that is
correct.
Commissioner Hedin mentioned that regardless of either option the lots would need to be
buildable lots. Mr. Bednarz stated that all of the lots are considered buildable.
Commissioner Greenwald questioned if all the single - family lots meet or exceed the
minimum square feet requirements. Mr. Bednarz stated that all the single - family lots
would meet the requirements for the R -4 zoning district. He explained that the only
requirement they would be under is the width.
Acting Chair Daninger questioned why one lot couldn't be eliminated in order to make
all the lots 80 feet wide if the City were to go with option two.
Commissioner Gamache questioned if a variance would be required on all the lots. Mr.
Bednarz explained that a variance wouldn't be required if the development was built as a
PUD.
Commissioner Greenwald stated that he would rather see better homes than to reduce the
• lot size, since this would only improve the surrounding areas.
Commissioner Hedin stated that he would like to see 80 -foot lots. He mentioned that he
believes the market will Support one less lot. He also mentioned that he doesn't feel the
City needs the twinhomes.
Commissioner Gamache stated that he's comfortable with the proposal as presented with
the two twinhomes.
Commissioner Kirchoff questioned if lots one through five would have a fence.
Commissioner Kirchoff stated that he likes the idea of having a PUD.
Commissioner Hedin stated that he doesn't like the idea of a PUD and would like to see
80 -foot lots.
Commissioner Greenwald stated that he isn't in favor of the PUD and would like to see
70 -foot lots.
Acting Chair Daninger stated that he isn't in favor of a PUD and would like to see 80-
foot lots. He mentioned that he would like to see the number of variances limited.
Commissioner Greenwald mentioned concerns regarding the possibility that the homes
• could become high priced.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — May 14, 2002
Page 9
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Conunissioner Greenwald stated that he would support the idea of 80 -foot lots.
Acting Chair Daninger stated that the majority of the Commission is in favor of 80 -foot
lots in an R -4 zoning district, with no PUD.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item will come before the City Council at the June 4, 2002
City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: RESIDENTIAL SKETCHPLAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1444161 AVENUE NW — MARK TIBBETTS.
Mr. Bednarz summarized the staff report.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Gamache, to open the public hearing at 8:24 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Squires and Falk) vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Gamache, to close the public hearing at 8:25 p.m.
Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent vote.
Commissioner Kirchoff questioned if there will be a need for any variances on this •
project. Mr. Bednarz stated that there wouldn't be any variances necessary for this
project.
Commissioner Hedin mentioned that the proposal looks great and makes sense the way
it's laid out. Commissioner Kirchoff agreed.
The consensus among the Commission was that the sketch plan looks great, therefore
there were no issues of concern.
PUBLIC HEARING. RESIDENTML SKETCH PLAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 16034 CROSSTO WN BOULEVARD NW —
BRUEGGEMAN HOMES.
Associate Planner D. Tyler McKay explained that the Commission is being asked to
review a residential sketch plan for `Constance Corners', a property located east of
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railway, South of CSAH 20/161 Avenue and west of
Crosstown Boulevard. Ordinance 10, Section 6 outlines the requirements for sketch plan
review. The Planning Commission is being asked to informally advise the subdivider of
the extent to which the plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, design standards of
city, county, state and federal agencies and possible modification necessary to secure
approval of the plan. Submission of a sketch plan doesn't constitute formal filing of a •
plat.
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Minutes — June 4, 2002
Page 7
the matter and then address the issue about whether or not the City would be willing to hold a
hearing to see if they should amend the Ordinance to allow up to a five or six foot decorative fence
that was approved by their ARC Committee or by the Building Department.
Councilmember Trade stated the neighbors stated they preferred to look at open space versus a
fenced in space and in the smaller developments the fences did break up the view and she could
understand the concerns of the neighbors. Mr. Dalos stated the fence was not unique to the area. His
neighbors have six -foot fences around the front-and then wood going around the other three sides.
Councilmember Jacobson stated the issue was if there was a hardship in order to grant a variance and
there is no hardship and he said that he -would be willing to go along with a four -foot fence if it was
the Council's decision. - l f. �1(j t�v�Y� C stood i �l � - f < '^
Councilmember Trade asked if decorative fences are considered non - containment fences. If they
had a lot of people keeping their pets in the front yard then they would have issues with delivery
people, meter readers and mail people being able to access the property. Mr. Dalos stated the fence
would go directly across and stop at the driveway and the driveway would be open and the area on
• the north side of the driveway would be enclosed and the area on the south side of the driveway
would be fenced in up to the house. This would be accessible to the service people.
MOTIONby Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson to direct the Planning Cormnission to have a hearing to
look at changing the Ordinance for decorative fences. Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay (Trade).
Councilmember Trade stated she was concerned with front yard fencing because it blocked off
neighborhoods and it starts to give the community a gated look.
CONSIDER "FOXBURGH CROSSING" RESIDENTIAL SKETCHPLAN/NW CORNER OF
HANSONBOULEVARD AND ANDOVER BOULEVARD (BOONE BUILDERS)
Mr. Neumeister stated the City Council was asked to review a sketch plan for "Foxburgh Crossing ",
an urban residential development containing 13 single- family lots. This sketch has been revised to
remove the previously proposed. townhouses. The Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed
the sketch and recommends that park dedication fees be paid for this project.
Mr. Neumeister noted the proposed site is designated Urban Residential Low Density and would
have a density of 2.08 unites per acre. The property would need to be rezoned to Single Family
Urban Residential (R -4).
• Councilmember Knight asked if the end lots surrounding the cul -de -sac would need variances on the
wetlands that were being created. Mr. Neumeister stated they would not because they all meet the
buildability requirement to the best of their knowledge based on the design that had been given to
them.
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Mayor Gamache asked if all the homes would have an exit to 145 Lane. Mr. Neumeister said they
would exit to 145 lane and Ibis would be the main entrance coming into the development. He
stated they could restrict that at the time of the plat.
Councilmember Trude asked if utilities were on Ibis or elsewhere. Mr. Erickson stated the utilities
would come out on Ibis.
Councilmember Jacobson asked with the upgraded intersection, might the construction impinge on
the edge lots that back up on Hanson if it were to go through. Mr. Erickson stated he would not
anticipate that because he thought the County had enough Right -of -Way for the project but they
would review that with the final plat in case there has to be an additional easement in the corner.
Mr. Bill Gleason, representing Boone Builders, stated there was actually one wetland area that was
being enhanced and the other was a storm water retention pond. They do meet the setback
requirements. He was taking some of the dirt out of the area and moving it into berms backing up to
Andover Boulevard to'give more buffer to the people who eventually will build there. They would
try to move trees to other areas to keep them onsite as a buffer to the property. The lot sizes are
greater than what they would find in other residential developments. •
Mr. Gleason stated there was not much else they could do with the land except for townhornes or
commercial. Based on what is going on in the marketplace, the housing would run close to
$300,000.
Ms. Carol Cooper stated the back ofher property butts up to the development and she would like the
City Council to consider the issues that were coming up in the area before approving the
development. There were a lot of issues with traffic and the development that was going in just
south of there and the school being built. The traffic was going to substantially increase in that area
and thirteen homes would make a big difference. She would like to see the area being dedicated to a
park area and hoped the City Council members took their time and not push the development.
Councilmember Knight stated there was a good point made with the traffic and he was wondering if
there was anything that could be done. Mr. Erickson stated it met all the intersection setbacks.
Ms. Patti Stay, ? 146 stated she was concerned with Oak Wilt in the area. She stated they lost
13 oaks a few years ago and a neighbor lost 15 oaks. They bought their lot because is was wooded.
Mr. Erickson stated there is an Ordinance that deals with Oak Wilt issues.
Mr. Gleason stated their goal was to grade and work on the development in the fall and they would
be willing to work with the City regarding this because they would not want to lose any trees to Oak •
Wilt because of the price of the lots.
Mr. Erar stated the Council only needed to review this item and informally advise the applicant on
the proposed development.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
Planning and Zoning Commissioners
Courtney Bednarz, City Plannevy
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Residential Sketch Plan for a single family development
to be known as Woodland Creek Golf Course Villas located at 3200 South Coon
Creek Drive.
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Planning Commission is asked to review a sketch plan for a housing development containing
11 urban residential lots.
Review Criteria
. Ordinance 10, Section 6 outlines the requirements for sketch plan review. The Planning
Commission is asked to informally advise the subdivider of the extent to which the plan
conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, design standards of city, county, state and federal agencies
and possible modification necessary to secure approval of the plan. Submission of a sketch plan
does not constitute formal filing of a plat.
DISCUSSION
Conformance with Local and Regional Plans and Ordinances
The proposed site is designated Urban Residential Low Density in the Comprehensive Plan
which carries a maximum density of four units per acre. The proposed housing development
would have a density of 3.96 units per acre.
1. The property is located outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). A minor
Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be necessary to allow the project to move forward.
2. The property is currently zoned Single Family Urban Residential (R -4) which carries a
minimum lot width of 80 feet and a minimum lot size of 11,400 square feet. The
proposed project would require Planned Unit Development Review to reduce the lot sizes
and setbacks from the typical R -4 standards.
Planned Unit Development Review
Ordinance 112 provides the requirements for Planned Unit Development review. This ordinance
• requires proposals to meet the following criteria:
1. Attaining a higher standard of site design and development that cannot be
accomplished under strict adherence to development ordinance provisions.
2. The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as natural •
topography, woodlands, geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion;
A more efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and
streets thereby lowering the development costs and public investments;
4. A development pattern in harmony with the Andover Comprehensive Plan. (PUD is
not a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles.)
The proposed project area is currently open space that contains a utility building, picnic shelter
and general storage. The area is divided from the adjacent City park and residential properties to
the northwest with a significant amount of trees and vegetation (see attached photographs).
The proposed project is a one level luxury single family development with over 2,100 square feet
of finished living space per dwelling. This is a different type of housing that can help to achieve
the life cycle housing goal called for in the City's Comprehensive Plan. With some modification,
a higher standard of site design can be achieved.
Staff believes a slightly reduced lot size is appropriate for this type of housing product because
the lot size is large enough to accommodate a significant rambler style structure without wasting
space.
Strict adherence to the R -4 standards would not preclude this development. With one lot •
removed and 2.5 feet of lot depth added, the development could meet the standard R -4
requirements. As drawn, the sketch varies from the typical R -4 standards to gain an additional
lot.
It is staff's view that one unit should be removed and that the space gained should be used to
increase the distance between the first unit and the parking area and from the last unit to the
single family lots to the northwest. This adjustment will help buffer the proposed development
from adjacent residential properties and retain space for potential future expansion of the golf
course parking area and clubhouse. This adjustment will also allow the proposed housing
development to attain a higher standard of site design without inappropriately using Planned Unit
Development Review.
An opportunity exists to enhance the natural site characteristics by maintaining some of the open
space through utilization of a smaller lot size complemented with well executed landscape
design.
Access
The proposed project would be provided access from South Coon Creek Drive as indicated on
the attached sketch plan. This would require reconstructing the existing driveway to the golf
course to typical urban street standards. The driveway currently exists within a 60 foot wide
access easement through the City park. The roadway would continue into the site and terminate •
in a cul -de -sac. The total length of the street would be approximately 720 feet which would
require a variance to the 500 foot maximum cul -de -sac length.
• Staff would support a variance to the 500 foot maximum length due to the fact that there is no
feasible way to loop the street back out to South Coon Creek Drive and the remaining
developable land could not be accessed. Also, reducing the length of the street to 500 would
minimize the space between the first unit and the parking area.
Adjacent Residential Properties
There are residential properties to the immediate northwest of the proposed development. The
owners of the first two properties have indicated that they are opposed to the proposed
development. It is staff s view that the property rights . of these owners can be respected by
adjusting the project as outlined above and without infringing on the property rights of the
applicant.
Utilities
The Sanitary Sewer exists uphill along South Coon Creek Drive at a depth of approximately 3
feet. A lift station would be necessary to provide municipal sanitary sewer service to the
property. It should be noted that the clubhouse could also be served with sanitary sewer. Water
service can be provided to the property without difficulty. Staff would suggest that the water line
be looped to ensure adequate pressure and acceptable water quality.
Other Ordinances
The developer is also required to meet the following City Ordinances and all other applicable
ordinances:
Ordinance No. 8, the Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance No. 10, the Platting and Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance No. 107, Shoreland Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 108, Flood Plain Management Ordinance
Ordinance No. 114, Wetland Buffer Ordinance
Ordinance No. 214, Diseased Shade Tree Ord. & Tree Preservation Policy
Coordination with other Agencies
The developer and/or owner is responsible to obtain all necessary permits (Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Coon Creek Watershed
District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU and any other agency that may have an
interest in the site). Initial contact shall be made with the City Engineering Department regarding
this item.
Park and Recreation Commission Comments
The Park and Recreation Commission will review the proposed project at their October 17, 2002
meeting.
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ACTION REQUIRED •
The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to informally advise the applicant on adjustments
to the proposed project to conform with local ordinances and review criteria.
Attachments
Location Map
Photographs of Site
Sketch Plan (Full size in Packet)
Aerial Photograph (1 Ixl7 in Packet)
Elevations and Floor Plan of Proposed Structures (1 1x17 in packet)
Respect ly submitted,
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Cc: Olvan Properties, P.O. Box 67, Forest Lake, MN 55025
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Andover Planning
Photo One: View from north property line looking southeast. Utility and picnic structures are visible.
Photo Two: View from north property line looking southwest. Picnic structure visible.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVERMN.US
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Members
FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director G4.-
SUBJECT: Discussion Item: Metropolitan Council's "Draft" 2030 Blueprint
DATE: October 8, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Metropolitan Council has prepared a "Draft" 2030 Blueprint for growth and development for the
Twin Cities. The document has major policy areas that are being revised including:
• Allocation of Forecasted Growth
• MUSA Policy
• Rural Growth Policies
• Housing
• Natural Resource Protection
• Implementation/Benchmarks
Blueprint document. Please refer to them at the end of the AMM summary.
Each of these policy areas are briefly summarized in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
(AMM) summary that is attached. Note that there are benchmarks that are considered performance -
based measures that will become the primary tools that Metropolitan Council will use to determine if
a given community is measuring up to the goals and policies that they establish under the new
DISCUSSION
values and expectations, and leading -edge data."
According to Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale, "Blueprint 2030 is a plan to accommodate
the forecasted growth of the seven - county Twin Cities area over the next thirty years. It is a
comprehensive strategy that weaves together emerging trends, changing market demands, citizen
Additional information attached to this report is the Blueprint 2030 Appendix (Sections C and D)
that show the Metropolitan Council estimates for population, households and employment projections
for the City of Andover and Anoka County. It is based on the projections of where growth and
development will occur over the next 30 years and anticipates the areas that are currently in the
MUSA and 1,000 acres of buildable land designated as "Rural Reserve ".
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Metropolitan Council's "Draft" 2030 Blueprint
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ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests the Planning Commission review and discuss the "Draft" 2030 Blueprint and the
projections for population, households and employment for Andover. Staff would like input from the
Planning Commission whether or not there is agreement with the policy directions and projections
that are proposed. The City Council will review this policy document at their October 15, 2002
meeting.
If Planning Commissioners or residents of Andover would like to make comment other than at the
Planning Commission meeting, the Metropolitan Council has scheduled three public hearings for
Wednesday, October 16, 2002:
• 8:30 -10:30 am - Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
• 3:00- 5:OOpm - Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Paul
• 7:00- 9:OOpm - Metro Transit Heywood Office, 560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis
The public comment period lasts until October 28, 2002.
The complete Blueprint 2030 document is about 150 pages long and if any Planning Commissioner or
resident would like to refer to the complete document it is available on the internet at:
http: / /www.metrocouncil.org/ planning [blueprint2030 /documents.htm
Respectfully submitted,
Will Neumeister
Attachments
AMM Summary of Metropolitan Council's "Draft" 2030 Blueprint
"Draft" 2030 Blueprint Appendix (Sections C and D)
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Association of
Metropolitan
Municipalities
Blueprint 2030
Issue Summaries for Cities
prepared by the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
September 1, 2002
Attached are seven issue s ummari es that highlight some of the major
components of Blueprint 2030. Each issue summary attempts to pull a
• brief summary from the 100+ pages of the draft Blueprint and then lay out
some key questions for cities to consider. These issue summaries are
intended to help both AMM and our 77 member cities prepare comments
for the public hearing record on Blueprint 2030.
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Issue #1: Allocation of Forecasted Growth /Reinvestment Goals •
The draft Blueprint includes the following table and makes the following statements
about the allocations of forecasted growth.
Page 2: "The Blueprint calls for accommodating approximately a third of new
households over the next three decades in a designated "Reinvestment Area"
This percentage contrasts with the 15 percent that is projected to occur ifpast
trends continue."
Page 44. "Growth forecasts for this area indicate that approximately two- thirds
of total regional growth will occur in [developing area communities]."
Page 49: "Approximately one -third of the region's total growth is forecast to
occur in Reinvestment Area communities."
Page 53: "About 5 to 8 percent of new growth is forecast for the four rural •
geographic policy areas (Rural Settlements, Diversified Rural Area, Rural
Residential Area, Agricultural Preservation Area), with most of it planned for an
occurring in Rural Growth Centers."
This is consistent with, but not as explicit as, the following tables which have been
included in previous Council documents related to the Blueprint, but are not in the public
hearing draft of the actual Blueprint.
% Share of 460,000 New Households
Trend -Based Forecast
Policy -Based Goal
Central Cities
3.5%
Fully Developed Suburbs
9.8%
12.0%
Developing Suburbs
70.3%
67.0%
Rural Area
7.9%
5.0%
Cities in the rural area
8.6%
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Disbursement of 528,000 new honsing units (2000 - 2030)
Reinvestment
Development
(w /central services)
Development
(on -site)
Central Cities
50,000
Fully Developed Cities
80,000
Develooine Suburbs
Reinvestment
50,000
2020 MUSH
175,000
�P�ed MUS.4
110,300.
Rural Area
26,500
Cities in the Rural Area
37,000.
TOTAL
180,000
322,300
26,500
% share
34%
61%
5%
The draft Blueprint does contain city and county- specific forecasts in Appendix C.
Questions:
• Do cities support the proposed goals for the distribution of the new growth?
• How ambitious do cities think these goals are? Should we push the Council to
establish a contingency plan? What would cities want to see in a contingency plan?
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Issue #2: MUSA Policy 0
From a city perspective, perhaps one of the most important policies contained in the
Blueprint is the MUSA policy. With this Blueprint, the Council is proposing a
significantly different MUSA policy, generally referred to as "MUSA Cities." This is
possibly the most controversial policy in the draft Blueprint. Many advocacy
organizations believe the policy means providing regional urban services to a vast new
land supply and will result in a lessening of Council control over sprawl. There has been
a great deal of discussion about what the Council intends to do or what they mean to say,
but when it comes to the language in the public hearing draft, it reads:
A New Approach to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area"
(from page 34)
"For decades, lands within the urban boundary have been referred to as the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA). Lands outside the urban boundary have been referred to as
the Rural Area. The availability of urban services dramatically changes development
patterns, generally making the boundary between urban and rural areas very clear. Over
time, the MUSA "area" (that is, the entire area receiving urban services) became
secondary to the MUSA "line" as interest centered on communities along the urban edge
where the MUSA boundary often divided urban from rural uses within a city's borders.
Most conversations between the Council and cities were about the location of the line and
about moving it into or keeping it out of a particular area. And, despite visible reminders
of highway, transit, airport, and parks and open space services within MUSA
communities, the term 'MUSA" itself came to focus almost entirely on the provision of
wastewater treatment services.
This emphasis on the location of boundary lines and wastewater treatment services did
not serve the region well, to the extent that it centered on how much growth would occur
rather than what kind of growth and focused attention largely on edge communities. It
ignored the importance of land use patterns within the MUSA and the Rural Area and the
influence all the systems — including transportation, transit, and parks and open space
have on those patterns.
Blueprint 2030 changes that focus. Recognizing that, throughout the region, the amount
and pattern of expected growth are important for orderly and economic development and
a high quality of life, the Council is taking an approach that considers both the
quantitative and qualitative aspects of growth and development and uses all the regional
systems to shape land use. The manner in which MUSA land supplies are developed is a
matter of both local and regional concern. The increased housing choices, improved
connections to jobs, access to transit, healthy environment, and conservation of natural
resources and agricultural lands sought by the region's citizens require careful attention
to the way development occurs.
The Council's discussions with local communities will focus not on the location of the
MUSA "line," but, rather, on how regional services can shape and support their planned
land use patterns while also achieving regional goals. The Calthorpe report clearly shows
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that the amount of infill and redevelopment and the way in which MUSA lands are
developed directly influence how long the current supply of urban - serviced land will last,
and how much and when additional lands will need such services — services that will call
for substantial new investments."
(from page 44)
"The Council used preliminary region -wide 2000 land use data to analyze supplies of
vacant MUSA land for residential use and reviewed the new, upwardly- revised growth
forecasts to identify emerging development trends. It appears that if new development
and redevelopment occur in Council- supported patterns that blend housing, retail, j obs
and other uses, the currently designated 2020 MUSA contains enough serviceable,
potentially developable land to accommodate the higher growth forecast through 2020
(See "Accommodating Area Growth' in the Appendix). Additional serviceable,
developable land would have to be added to meet the forecasted need from 2020 through
2030.
The Council expects that most of the land in MUSA cities at the urban edge will
eventually be needed for urban uses —in 2030, 2040 and beyond. The Council is planning
its infrastructure investments and staging its infrastructure systems to serve portioas of
those cities in the decades ahead. Current Council estimates suggest the region will need
to add approximately 11,000 residential acres to the region's current 2020 urban service
. area in order to accommodate household growth projected to 2030. In the event that
permitted development does not fully meet the Council's expectations for housing xnix
and land use patterns, or that reinvestment levels are 50 percent less than expected, the
region could need to add as much as 29,000 residential acres. There are approximately
5,000 acres of unprotected natural resources in this residential land supply. Protecting all
of these natural resource lands would require an additional 5,000 acres for residential
development, bringing the residential- acreage totals to 16,000 and 34,000 acres,
respectively. The region will also need to add land to the MUSA for other uses such as
commercial and industrial development (about 40 percent of the total demand), for a total
future MUSA need of approximately 27,000 to 57,000 acres.
The Council will work in partnership with MUSA cities through the comprehensive
planning process to identify which lands should receive metropolitan services and to
establish staging plans that maintain a 20 -year urban land supply over time. The Council
will be asking MUSA cities to consider all of the remaining land in their communities
and identify those parcels that can best accommodate the city's projected household
growth, while protecting natural resources and providing transportation connections.
When reviewing a MUSA city's next comprehensive plan, the Council will then evaluate
the amount and location of land proposed for urban services. If the Council is convinced
that development on the land identified by the city could be served in a efficient and
economical manner and is in alignment with Blueprint objectives (Le. would
accommodate the growth forecasted for that city, preserve important natural resources,
allow for an interconnected transportation system, etc.) the Council will then proceed to
• provide the city with a 10 -year service commitment and begin planning its infrastnzcture
investment accordingly. This approach will essentially result in the establishment of a
2030 Metropolitan Urban Service Area in city-by -city segments, based on collaboration
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between the city and the Metropolitan Council. The cities, in turn, will need to consider •
how they will locally stage and serve the growth forecast for them, including how they
will ensure a supply of serviceable land for growth beyond 2030."
Questions:
• What additional information/detail, if any, do cities need to evaluate this proposed
policy?
• What position should AMM take on the MUSA cities concept? Do cities believe this
approach will provide them with additional flexibility and a more desirable level of
local control?
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A. Extension of Wastewater Services to Rural Growth Centers
The Metropolitan Council has identified 16 rural growth centers — defined as small towns
that "include one or more residential neighborhoods surrounding a center that provides
basic consumer services and community activities to their own residents and those
nearby.... They offer a small-town lifestyle attractive to many of the region's citizens and
offer an alternative to scattered, large -lot development in diversified rural and
Agricultural areas."
In order to encourage and support growth in rural centers as an alternative to further
development on septic - systems, the Met Council is proposing to extend regional
wastewater treatment services to those communities that wish to grow and agree to grow
in accordance with Blueprint principles (i.e. in a manner that protects natural resources,
provides an interconnected transportation system, offers a variety of lifecycle and
affordable housing, utilizes urban densities, etc.). In some cases this will mean extending
the regional pipe and treating the community's wastewater at one of the treatments plants
currently owned by the Met Council and in some cases it will mean the Council
purchasing, upgrading and continuing to operate the community's own treatment plant.
(See page 53 of the draft: Blueprint for more information on this policy area.)
• Question:
Should AMM take a position on the extension of wastewater services to rural growth
centers, and if so what position?
B. Preservation of Agricultural Land
The draft Blueprint sets out a policy for an agricultural preservation area of
approximately 500,000 acres, stating that
"Investments in regional infrastructure such as roads, wastewater treatment, and
parks and open space will be for rural levels of service consistent with the intent
to preserve agriculture and with the Council's expectation that no non -farm
related housing development should occur."
The draft Blueprint also states that the Council will:
• Support zoning of no more than 1 housing per 40 acres and encourage "exclusive
agriculture zoning, agricultural security districts,. or lower densities."
• Advocate for the strengthening of the Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program..
• Work to obtain funding for the purchase of agricultural preservation easements.
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Early drafts of the Blueprint used the phrase "Permanent Agricultural Area," but that no •
longer appears in the draft
(See page 62 of the draft Blueprint for additional information on this policy area.)
Question:
• Should AMM weigh -in on the idea of the long -term preservation of agricultural lands
inside the seven - county metropolitan area?
• Would we support the utilization of state or regional funds for the purchase of
agricultural preservation easements or for stronger incentives in the Agricultural .
Preserves Program?
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The draft Blueprint makes the provision of more lifecycle and affordable housing one of
its seven goals. It also devotes a significant amount of time and attention to the benefits
of mixed -use developments that combine higher- density housing with employment
centers, shopping and consumer services and parks and open spaces — all served by
transportation corridors and transit -ways.
The draft includes the following policy on housing:
"With other housing partners, the Council will support the maintenance and
production of lifecycle and affordable housing in locations with links to employment
by auto, transit, biking or walking. The Council will work to increase housing
choices that.-
• are located throughout the region consistent with the strategies for
blueprint geographic policy areas;
• meet changing market preferences and needs of a population that is
shifting in age composition and cultural makeup; and
• are connected by a choice of mobility options to opportunities around the
region as well as to local services and amenities. "
. The draft Blueprint lists the Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act's requirement that
cities plan for their share of the region's need for low and moderate - income housing as a
regulatory strategy for achieving this goal. However, the draft also notes that the
Council's can only review and comment on this portion of local comp plans. Previous
drafts contained references to local governments "providing" housing, but those have
now been removed.
The draft Blueprint calls for approximately two- thirds of the region's new housing units
to be in the developing area and one -third in redeveloping areas. It also calls for 3 to 5
housing units per acre generally and 8 to 30 units per acre in centers along regional
transitways and in infill or redevelopment areas.
Question:
• Are cities comfortable with the draft Blueprint's direction on housing issues? Are the
policies and guidelines included in the draft Blueprint appropriate given the roles
assigned to cities and the Metropolitan Council?
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Issue #5: Natural Resource Protection
One of the seven goals contained in the draft Blueprint is that:
"Natural areas have been conserved and protected in ways that sustain a healthy
natural environment and enhance the quality of life." (page 5)
The first of six official Council policies contained in the draft Blueprint reads:
"Shape the region's growth patterns to improve mobility, create connections
among local land uses, sustain the natural environment, and expand choices in
housing types and locations. "
"To use natural areas to shape development, the Council will.
• promote and support the integration of natural resource conservation
strategies into regional and local land -use planning decisions;
• designate additional lands for. the regional park system that primarily
emphasize important natural resource functions, including access to water
bodies and secondarily, land with natural resources qualities that enhance
outdoor recreation; •
• advocate for the production of lifecycle and affordable housing that respects
environmentally sensitive areas and uses natural features and green space
to enhance livability and recreation access; and
• . protect aggregate resources (sand, gravel and crushed rock) from
premature urbanization in order to ensure the long- term availability of
these resources for the economic and orderly development of the region,
including the metropolitan aviation and highway systems, and the ultinnate
reclamation/reuse of the land "
The Blueprint's implementation section (beginning on page 65) talks about the need for
money to purchase conservation easements and/or development rights in order to protect
25,000 acres of natural resources. It also states:
"The Council will provide financial and technical assistance to local units of
government to help implement the Council's natural resources policies.
Financial assistance is available for local units of government experiencing the
highest growth pressures to help them identify resource priorities at a local scale.
Technical assistance will be provided through a partner- development education
program that will help communities interpret resource features and further
understand the impact of development on them. " (page 79) •
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• It also lists the "development and maintenance of an inventory of local natural resources
by local govemments" and the "integration of natural resource protection into local
government land -use decisions" as two benchmarks for success of the Blueprint.
(page 85)
Overall, the draft Blueprint provides little detail regarding what the Council expects of
cities in terms of natural resource protection. Will all cities be expected to include a local
natural resources inventory (NRI) in the next comprehensive plan? Will cities that have
completed a local NRI be given priority for funding from the Livable Communities
Program or other competitive grant funds? Will the Council expect cities to spend
property tax revenues to purchase conservation easements and/or development rights?
Questions:
A significant amount of information is still needed from the Council in order for cities to
thoroughly evaluate the proposals for natural resource protection. However, the existing
language raises several questions, including:
• Should a local natural resources inventory be a component of future comprehensive
plan amendments or be a criteria for Metropolitan Council grant and loan programs?
. • The Council's statutory authority for Parks and Open Space is specifically tied to
recreational open space. What do cities think about the Council's plans to put natural
resource / habitat preservation ahead of recreational goals?
• Would cities support an expansion of one or more regional systems to include natural
resource preservation? Aggregate preservation?
• The draft Blueprint sites a reduction in individual septic systems as one of the
advantages of the Council's policies supporting growth in Rural Growth Centers and
the expansion of wastewater treatment services to these communities. It also states
that individual septic systems should be managed consistent with MPCA Rule 7 080
and that in cases where community treatment systems (also known as "package
plants are used, the local unit of government should be the permit holder in order to
ensure accountability. Does this go far enough in regards to septic systems?
The draft makes a brief mention of converting "brownfields" to parks and restored
natural areas (page 24). Would cities support the use of brownfield clean -up funds
for this purpose?
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Issue #6: Implementation
Section 5 of the draft Blueprint (beginning on page 65) discusses the Council's plans for
implementation, including a "regional investment framework," "regional planning
framework," listing of valuable partnerships and measures to assess progress toward
Blueprint goals.
The "Regional Investment Framework" is broken down into a discussion of the financial
investments that will have to made in the four regional systems in order to achieve Blueprint 2030
goals and a listing of current regional incentive programs, which includes the existing three
accounts of the Livable Communities Program and the SAC Waiver Program, and the additional
resources that they will need. The draft also discusses the Council's plans to seek authority for a
Housing Production Revolving Loan Fund, money to purchase conservation easements or
development rights and money to purchase agricultural easements.
The "Regional Planning Framework" section includes a discussion of the comprehensive
planning process and states:
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"The Council intends to streamline its review process for local comprehensive plans.
That effort will involve tailoring requirements to the size and development stage of
individual communities, and reducing the number of steps that cities, townships and
counties mustfollow in the process. " (page 77) .
"One key step to be taken by the Council is to revise and adopt new system plans to
address aggregate as a systems issue. The Council could then revise its Metropolitan
Significance Rules and use them to protect significant aggregate sites when proposed
local actions would preclude future extraction of the resources. " (page 77)
The Technical Assistance Section states that the Council will be updating its Local
Planning Handbook and that possible additions include: "a regional natural resource
inventory and assessment atlas; aggregate best - management practices; alternative
wastewater treatment system; and design and planning primers on "micro- level" parks
and open space for neighborhoods, housing, transportation facilities and redevelopment."
Timing of Local Comprehensive Plans
The draft Blueprint contains no mention of changing the schedule for local
comprehensive plans, however, Council staff has prepared a preliminary list of legislative
initiatives needed to implement Blueprint 2030 and it includes: "seek legislative change
to adjust comp plan review process to 2004/2006 or 2003/2005."
Questions:
• Does the draft Blueprint provide enough detail on how the Council plans to
implement it?
• Does the draft Blueprint clearly spell -out what the Council will expect of cities?
lo How should we respond to any proposals to move up the comp. planning schedule?
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Issue #7: Benchmarks.
Background: The draft Blueprint contains a list of "Performance -Based Standards" and
"Benchmarks" for evaluating progress toward Council goals (see below). At first glance,
AMM staff finds the list of benchmarks particularly troubling because they focus almost
exclusively on actions that would have to be taken by local governments and they suggest
a level of involvement /oversight over city operations not previously pursued by the
Council.
Questions:
• What additional information /detail, if any, do cities need to evaluate this proposed
policy?
• Should AMM challenge the proposed benchmarks? On what grounds?
2977 Progress Measures
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2979 Regional investments, incentives and statutory authorities are all necessary to achieve B/veprint
2980 goals, but indicators are also important to determine whether the goals are achieved and what
2981 progress is occurring along the way. Reflecting the B /uep /-intsprinciple of accountability, these
2982 indicators can help in aligning efforts of various partners and in identifying issues that need to be
I resolved before further progress is possible. The B /ueprintincorporates a number of such
84 indicators, but others that may be appropriate measures can be developed as part of discussions
2985 with local governments and others.
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2987 PERFORMANCE -BASED STANDARDS
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2989 The B/ueprin /sopproach to assessment emphasizes performance -based standards, which highlight
2990 the outcome of an activity rather than the means of accomplishing the result. The B/ueprii7tseeks
2991 to provide flexibility in achieving such outcomes, which may vary from area to area within
2992 communities or from community to community. At the some time, there are a number of priorities
2993 that apply more uniformly throughout the region —for example, the need to protect the natural
2994 environment and increasing transportation choices and connections.
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2996 The following list includes performance -based standards to measure the outcomes of 0 M- M -J 4
2997 #fie B/ueprintim lementation activities:
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2999 Transportation
3000 • Highway Usage: Reduce travel growth throuah improved land use patterns and design so per
3001 capita daily travel does not exceed 24 miles by 2025
3002 • Highway Congestion: Reduce the number of additional congested miles of principal arterials
3003 during peak hours to no more than 5 miles per year.
Adequacy of Transit Funding: Increase per capita funding for transit operations by 40
005 percent by 2012.
3006 • Transit Operations: Increase regular route transit system cnpacity by 3 5 percent per year
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3007 • Transportation - related Air Quality Impacts: -
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3009 . Ambient cone rion`b
3010 monoxide rom alr ucli moriitorin • total load annual carbon`inario�
3011 com uterized tra ortation model • attaininenf or nonattainment.sta me`�e
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3012 national ambient air uali 1tonddrd§ as deterniir ed;b fhe;1� 5;�EAvi o
3013
3014 . Adequacy of Supplementary Highway System: Lane miles of A -Minor Arterials.
3015 . Roadways Serving Development: Total center -line miles constructed.
3016 . Timely access to intermodal and freight terminal facilities
3017
3018 Housing
3019 . Housing Production: 15,000 to 18,000 housing units per year region -wide.
3020 Intermediate Measures: Plat monitoring; densities and amount of land for single - family
3021 and multifamily in u community's local comprehensive plans; location of housing
3022 development; growth trend in housing units.
3023 • Affordable and Workforce Housing: Goals and indicators to be set through the Livable
3024 Communities Program and the Land Planning Act process.
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3026 Environment
3027 • Water Resources:.No adverse impact of development on water quality over time.
3028 •On -Site Septic Systems: Management consistent with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.
3029 • Natural Resource Preservation: 25,000 acres of regional natural resources preserve=d
3030 compared with total identified.
3031 • Groundwater Quality: Well testing at strategic locations.
3032 • Regional Air Quality: Monitoring by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3033
3034 Development Patterns
3035 • Development Patterns in Developing Area: 3 to 5 housing units per residential acre and 8 to
3036 30 units per acre in centers along regional transitways and in infill or redevelopment areas.
3037 • Development Patterns in Diversified Rural Area: 1 house per 10 acres (overall gross density)
3038 calculated on the basis of 64 houses per 640 -acre section.
3039 • Zoning in Agricultural Preservation Area: Agricultural density standard of no more t Jinn 1
3040 housing unit per 40 acres.
3041 • Greater Emphasis on Reinvestment: 30 percent of new housing units and 40 percent of new
3042 nonresidential development in the region are located on redeveloped land or land previously
3043 passed over for development.
3044 • Nominal Growth in Rural Area: 5 to 8 percent of new growth in Rural Settlements, D if versifled
3045 Rural Area, Rural Residential Area, and Agricultural Preservation Area.
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3047 b A number of these measures identify residential density standards. Density itself is not the goal of
3048 the B/ueprint; the goal, instead, is achieving a sense of place and community character by paying
3049 attention to the "connectedness" of development.
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3051 BENCHMARKS
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i 3 In addition to performance -based measures, the Biueoriatunderscores the importance of
3054 indicators that show whether activities are contributing to an outcome. B /aeprintbenchmarks
3055 suggest a direction for efforts to achieve a result, and represent resources that local governments
3056 and other can utilize in their decision- making and actions.
3057
3058 Various types of Biueprintbenchmarks are noted in the following list:
3059 Transportation
3060 •Ordinances and plans to reduce off - street surface parking or to create more environmentally
3061 sustainable off - street parking areas, where appropriate.
3062 . Use of model codes and appropriate demonstration models by communities to implernenf
3063 shared - parking arrangements and transit- oriented design guidelines,
3064 • Steps by communities to concentrate services near homes, jobs-and transit.
3065 • Local government requirements for building design of commercial areas that incorporate
3066 pedestrian and transit connections.
3067 • Adoption of standards for streets that ensure safety and mobility for pedestrian and
3068 nonmotorized modes of transportation.
3069 • Use of traffic - calming techniques where traffic speeds through residential and urban
3070 neighborhoods is excessive.
3071 • Efforts by local communities to establish land uses and mixed -use centers within
. ? transportation corridors that fully utilize regional investments for transit facilities and
3 services.
3074 a Local government plans for road networks of neighborhood -scale streets with high- levels of
3075 connectivity and short blocks.
3076 • Local government plans and zoning ordinances for concentrated - activity centers around
3077 transit service and adoption of transit- oriented development guidelines.
3078 . Collaboration with employers and provision of information and incentives to minimize or
3079 decrease peak- period congestion impacts.
3080 . Identification of the operation and the programming of infrastructure investment needs of
3081 key freight corridors that are the critical links for moving goods between the Twin Cities
3082 greater Minnesota and national and international markets.
3083 Housing
3084 • Local government plans and zoning ordinances for increased multifamily dwelling uses.
3085 • Plans and zoning ordinances for smaller lots and compact densities with preserved common
3086 open space, where appropriate.
3087 • Use of the Council's SAC Waiver Program and similar programs to encourage affordable and
3088 workforce housing development.
3089 • Local zoning ordinances that reduce minimum lot widths, front and interior side setback
3090 requirements.
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• Development and maintenance of an inventory of local natural resources by local government.
3093 • Integration of natural resource protection into local government land -use decisions.
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3094 • Development and use of transferable development rights or conservation easements as a way
3095 of protecting local or regional natural resources. •
3096 • Adoption and use by local governments of conservation subdivision regulations and cluster
3097 development ordinances as well as environmental preservation requirements and other best
3098 management practices.
3099 Development Patterns
3100 • Adoption and use of innovative zoning tools to encourage development with a blend of housing,
3101 retail, open space and, where applicable, transit connections.
3102' • Appropriate tools to facilitate financing of properties that integrate various land uses.
3103 • Flexible zoning mechanisms to allow developers to respond easily to market demands.
3104 • Conversion of declining shopping malls and commercial strips into developments that combine
3105 shops, services, housing and open space.
3106 • Retrofitting of single -use commercial and retail developments into walkable, attractive
3107 centers with a mix of land uses.
3108 • Use of Smart Growth Opportunity Sites and other models of development to shape new
3109 projects at an appropriate scale.
3110 • Steps taken by a community to achieve a greater locational balance between jobs and housing.
3111 • Establishing and using density bonuses that encourage on increased floor -to -area ratio.
3112 • Zoning regulations and design goals that visually illustrate development goals.
3113 • Adoption and use of a point -based evaluation system to encourage redevelopment projects.
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Appendix C. Forecasts of Population, Households and Employment
FORECAST METHODOLOGY
The Metropolitan Council's forecast methodology can be divided into two parts. One is overall
regional forecasts of population, households and jobs; and the other is the allocation of these
regional forecasts to cities and townships within the region.
Methodology for Regional Forecast Totals
The Council projects future population using a standard cohort - survival model. This model takes the
existing population by age and sex and projects it forward using assumptions about rates of births,
deaths and migration for five -year age groups, by gender. Past trends for these age- specific rates
are analyzed and future assumptions regarding these rates provide input to the model.
Recent birth, death and migration rates are given the greatest weight in developing assumptions
about the future. This process provides very accurate results, unless there are major social or
economic changes that affect demographic behavior. The model produces a future age distribution
of the population for any desired f uture year. This data is invaluable for planning purposes,
including the forecast of future households.
As a check on these demographically based forecasts, national forecasts are consulted to
determine whether they are consistent with national assumptions. The Census Bureau has no t yet
revised its forecasts for the nation since the 2000 census, but the current Council forecasts
appear to be consistent with past national forecasts (assuming some increase to reflect the
unexpectedly high count from the 2000 Census).
Employment forecasts have historically been done by calculating the region's share of national
forecast totals, and then comparing the results to labor force projections generated by the
demographic model from the age forecasts. In the past, the two methods have resulted in
comparable figures. For the current forecasts, this process could not be used because there are no
current national employment forecasts. The labor force conversion was thus used, but when national
forecasts are available, the current regional employment forecasts will be reviewed. The Council's
regional forecasts have never been viewed as a goal, but as a picture of what we can expect to
occur —one that regional and local planning needs to address to best accommodate expected growth.
Methodology for Subregional Forecasts
Regional forecasts of households (produced from the age- specific population forecasts) and jobs
are allocated to cities and townships within the seven - county metro area through a multi -step
process.
• The first step is to analyze broader geographic trends f or concentric rings and quadrants.
These trends have historically been fairly stable and provide a check on city -level forecasts.
• The next step entails analyzing city -level growth trends and projecting them into the future.
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developed in terms of the share of land used for residential and nonresidential uses, and the
mix and densities of single - family and multifamily land uses. These assumptions are based on
local input, Council policy and emerging market forces.
The forecasts and the land use and development assumptions behind the forecasts are reviewed
by local governments and appropriate adjustments are made consistent with Council Blueprint
policy. The current forecasts also reflected the location of major transportation corridors and
stronger efforts to protect key natural resources.
• A final step in the process is to convert the household forecasts to population.
FORECAST TABLES
This section contains a summary table showing forecasts of population, households and employment
for the region as a whole between 2000 and 2030 and additional tables sho wing the same
information for individual cities and townships in each of the seven metropolitan counties. An
accompanying map shows generally how much growth is expected to occur in various parts of the
region over the next 30 years, based on Council forecasts.
Metropolitan Area Summary
Metropolitan Council Preliminary Forecasts
1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
Population
2,288,729*
2,642,056*
2,960,000
3,282,000
3,573,000
Households
875,504*
1,021,454*
1,179,000
1,344,000
1,482,000
Employment
1,272,773 **
1,562,833 **
1,805,679
1,977,960
2,117,670
Sources:
* U.S. Census Bureau
** Minnesota Department of Economic Security
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Population Forecasts
ANOKA COUNTY
Metropolitan Council Preliminary Population Forecasts
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1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
Andover
15,216
26,588
36,000
42,500
45,000
Anoka
17,192
18,076
19,000
19,800
20,800
Bethel
394
443
450
460
510
Blaine (t.)
38,975
44,942
54,500
60,000
68,000
Burns Tw .
2,401
3,557
4,400
5,200
6,300
Centerville
1,633
3,202
3,700
4,000
4,700
Cirde Pines
4,704
4,663
4,700
4,800
4,800
Columbia H ts.
18,910
18,520
19,200
20,000
20,500
Columbus Tw .
3,690
3,957
4,000
4,100
4,500
Coon Rapids
52,978
61,607
65,000
66,000
65,000
East Bethel
8,050
10,941
12,300
13,200
14,300
Fridley
28,335
27,449
27,000
27,000
27,500
Ham Lake
8,924
12,710
16,100
18,100
19,000
Hilltop
749
766
770
770
770
Lexington
2,279
2,214
2,240
2,270
2,300
Lino Lakes
8,807
16,791
21,500
26,500
32,500
Linwood Tw .
3,588
4,668
5,000
5,400
5,900
Oak Grove
5,488
6,903
7,400
7,600
8,100
Ramsey
12,408
18,510
23,000
30,000
33,500
5t. Francis
2,538
4,910
7,700
10,400
12,800
, Spring Lake Park (t.)
6,4291
6,6671
6,7001
6,700
6,800
Anoka County totall
243,6881
298,0841
340,6601
374,8001
403,580
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Household Forecasts
ANOKA COUNTY
Metroaolitan Council Preliminary Household Forecasts
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City or Township
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
Andover
4,430
8,107
12,000
15,000
16,000
Anoka
6,394
7,262
7,900
8,500
9,000
Bethel
130
149
160
180
200
Blaine (pt.)
12,825
15,898
21,000
24,500
28,000
Burns Tw .
754
1,123
1,500
1,900
2,300
Centerville
519
1,077
1,340
1,550
1,850
Circle Pines
1,562
1,697
1,800
1,900
1,950
Columbia H ts.
7,766
8,033
8,300
8,500
8,800
Columbus Tw .
1,129
1,328
1,450
1,600
1,750
Coon Rapids
17,449
22,578
25,000
26,500
27,000
East Bethel
2,542
3,607
4,400
5,000
5,500
Fridley
10,909
11,328
11,600
11,900
12,300
Ham Lake
2,720
4,139
5,700
6,800
7,200
Hilltop
410
400
400
400
400
Lexington
829
847
900
950
1,000
Lino Lakes
2,603
4,857
6,800
8,800
11,000
Linwood Tw .
1,146
1,578
1,850
2,100
2,300
Oak Grove
1,638
2,200
2,600
2,800
3,000
Ramsey
3,620
5,906
8,000
11,000
12,500
St. Francis
760
1,638
2,800
4,000
5,000
Spring Lake Park (t.)
2,3021
2,6761
2,7501
2,800
3,000
Anoka County total
82,4371
106,4281
128,2501
146,6801
160,050
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Metropolitan Council Preliminary Employment Forecasts
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City or Township
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
Andover
1,200
3,062
4,300
5,100
5,650
Anoka
11,755
13,250
14,400
15,200
16,200
Bethel
193
248
330
380
440
Blaine (t.)
11,401
16,298
18,700
20,300
21,100
Burns Tw .
259
294
350
400
450
Centerville
168
359
520
630
670
Circle Pines
861
2,057
2
2,400
2,450
Columbia H ts.
4,536
6,419
6,600
6,750
7,000
Columbus Tw .
100
482
730
900
1,000
Coon Rapids
16,449
21,462
24,200
26,000
27,800
East Bethel
457
1,211
1,380
1,500
1,610
Fridley
23,821
25,957
30,200
33,000
35,300
Ham Lake
1,820
2,812
3,050
3,200
3,450
Hilltop
250
254
350
420
470
Lexington
630
631
880
1,050
1,120
Lino Lakes
1,229
2,444
2,950
3,300
3,550
Linwood Tw .
50
120
140
150
160
Oak Grove
200
354
380
400
420
Pamsey
1,941
3,587
7,050
9,350
11,550
St. Francis
793
1,226
1,630
1,900
2,220
Spring Lake Park (t.)
3,0191
4,2871
4,6001
4,8001
4,950
Anoka County total
81,1321
106,8141
124,9901
137,1301
147,560
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Appendix D. Accommodating Area Growth
Between 2000 and 2030 the region needs to accommodate 475,000 housing units. Blueprint 2030
anticipates that 96,000 of these housing units would be on redeveloped land and that 27,000 would
be in the rural parts of the reg ion. The remaining 352,000 housing units will need to be
accommodated in the MUSA or the Rural Growth Centers.
This section describes the analysis used by the Metropolitan Council to determine the amount of
MUSA and Rural Growth Centers residential land needed to accommodate forecasted 2030 growth.
The Council reviewed data from the 2000 Land Use Inventory and information from local
governments' 2020 comprehensive plans to assess the adequacy of the land supply. The analysis
showed there is enough land currently planned for residential development to accommodate all of
the new 2020 forecasts plus an additional 49,000 housing units. In order to accommodate the 2030
forecasts and maintain a 20 -year land supply, c ities would have to add approximately 11,000
residential acres to the MUSA before 2010, assuming Blueprint 2030 reinvestment and
development goals are achieved. If the region gets only half of the planned reinvestment, then
cities would need to add 29,000 residential acres.
BASE DATA
The data used as a basis of the calculation included the following sources:
2000 Land Use. This data was generated from aerial photographs and land parcel data •
provided by each of the seven metro -area counties. The data was compiled into a geographic
information system (6I5) database that can be used to produce computerized maps showing the
data in visual form. Each city reviewed the land use data applicable to its jurisdiction.
• Regional Planned Land Use. This data, also compiled into a GIS database, was developed from
information contained in the 2020 comprehensive plans of the regions local governments. Each
city reviewed the land use data applicable to its jurisdiction.
• Generalized Comprehensive Planning Composite. Because some land use categories vary from
city to city, the Council examined all such categories to produce a generalized composite that
reconciles these differences. The Regional Planned Land Use data, noted in the previous bullet,
was the basis for creating this 6I5 database.
Preliminary Regional 2030 Forecasts of Households and Employment, by City and Township.
These were developed by the Council based on corresponding 2000 Census data that was
extrapolated into the future. Each city reviewed the forecast data applicable to its jurisdiction.
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NET UNDEVELOPED ACRES
This calculation began with determining the number of undeveloped acres located within the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area and Rural Growth Centers. This was derived from 2000 land use
data (see first bulleted item). Subtracted from this number were (1) wetlands and steep slopes, (2)
residential lots of 5 acres or less designated as undeveloped, and (3) 50 percent of the residential
acres in the Developing Area of 5 to 10 acres. Both the half of the 5 to 10 acres lots and the 10
acres or larger lots included i n the undeveloped acres figure may be more difficult to develop, but,
over 30 years, they will develop much like the reinvestment and i nfill now occurring in the central
cities and fully developed suburbs. The Council examined all land uses' shown in the 2020
comprehensive plans and then measured residential acres, by city, in the following categories:
Single Family, Townhouse /Multifamily (TH /M- family), Mixed, and Rural Residential.
DENSITY ASSUMPTIONS
The density assumptions vary according to type of residential land use (single family,
townhouse /multifamily, mixed use, rural residential) and geographic area (central cities, fully
developed suburbs, Developing Area, Rural Growth Centers). Existing 2000 and Blueprint 2030
densities are in the far -right columns in Table D -3. The Blueprint 2030 densities are based on
emerging local growth trends as identified by Council staff working with cities.
2020 PLANNED HOUSING UNIT CAPACITY
Regional 2020 capacity was calculated based on the net amount of undeveloped residential land and
the density assumptions shown in Table 0-3. Current 2020 plans would accommodate 308,000
housing units on undeveloped land in the MUSA and Rural Growth Centers at an overall density of 4
units per acre.
2030 DEMAND FOR HOUSING UNITS
Tables D -1 and D -2 indicate the 2030 demand for housing units by polity area based on Blueprint
2030 forecasts and reinvestment assumptions. As noted earlier, by 2030, the region needs to
accommodate 352,000 housing units on undeveloped land in the MUSA or in Rural Growth Centers.
See Table D -1.
If the region achieves only 50 percent of the 2030 reinvestment goal, then more housing units will
need to be accommodated on undeveloped land in the MUSA and Rural Growth Centers (422,000
units). See Table D -2.
The generalized categories include single - family housing, multifamily housing, mixed or multiple use,
commercial, industrial (including airports and railroads), institutional, parks and recreation areas, and
undetermined and agricultural.
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COMPARISON OF HOUSING UNIT CAPACITY AND HOUSING UNIT DEMAND i
For 2020, the region has enough planned residential land to accommodate the new 2020 housing
unit forecasts plus an additional 49,000 housing units (see Table D-4).
To accommodate 2030 forecasts, the region needs to plan for 44,000 more housing units than the
capacity derived from the 2020 comprehensive plans. If the region achieves only half the planned
reinvestment, the need is for 114,000 more housing units.
Translating these needs into demand for undeveloped residential land (assuming an overall
residential density of 4 units per acre), the region will need to add 11,000 residential acres (44,000
housing units) to the MUSA in the next round of comprehensive plans to maintain a 20 -year supply.
In the case of 50 percent less reinvestment, the region will need to add 29,000 residential acres
(114,000 units). The region will have time to plan for this growth in the next round of
comprehensive plans.
Currently, land designated as Urban Reserve by cities encompasses 44,000 acres that are available
in or contiguous to the MUSA and an additional 25,000 outside the MUSA. At least half of this
could be planned for residential development. In addition, the existing (2000) ratio of
commercial /industrial (C /I) land to residential land is about 20 percent for C/I to 80 percent for
residential. The planned 2020 split is closer to 30/70. There are about 40,000 acres of planned
commercial /industrial land. Cities have planned more C/I than in the past, so some of this land may
eventually convert to residential as well.
There are approximately 4,600 acres of land identified in the preliminary regional natural resource
inventory and assessment that are currently unprotected, within the MUSA and on land planned for
residential development. These areas s hould be inventoried at a local level to determine the actual
amount of important natural resource areas. Once further delineated, then consideration of
strategies for protection can best be determined.
If all 4,600 acres were protected, then the region would need to add approximately 5,000 more
acres to the 2020 MUSA— either 16,000 total or 34,000, depending on the extent of reinvestment.
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2030 Demand for Housing Units
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Housing Units on
Housing Units on
Housing Type
Policy Areas
Housing Units Redeveloped Land
Undeveloped Land
Single Family
TH /M- family*
Reinvestment Area
Housing Units on Housing Units on
Housing Type
Minneapolis /St. Paul
49,000" : -= 301000
19,0'
4,900
44,100
Fully Developed Area
71,000 ' 43000
28'000
17,750
53,250
Developing Area
310 000 "cl 20,000
290,000
178,850
131,150
Rural Growth Centers
18,00U'. 3,000
15,000
9,000
9,000
MUSA Subtotal
448,000 96,000
352,000
210,500
237,500
Rural
27,000 0
27,000
27,000
0
Total
475,000 96,000
379,000
237,500
237,500
Table Notes
Table Notes
Shaded area shows number of units representing housing reinvestment (that is, those located
in the Reinvestment Area
and on redeveloped land in the Developing Area and Rural Growth Centers). Housing reinvestment = 143,000
units
(28,400 Single Family, 114,600 Multifamily).
*Townhouse /Multifamily
*Townhouse/Multifami ly
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2030 Demand for Housing Units with 50% Less Reinvestment
Housing Units on Housing Units on
Housing Type
Policy Areas
Housing Units
Redeveloped Land Undeveloped Land
Single Family TH /M- family*
Reinvestment Area
Minneapolis /St. Paul
29,000
10,400 '19,000
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2,900 26,100
Fully Developed Area
38,000
' 10,000 `: 28,000
9,500 28,500
Developing Area
363,000`
5,000 358,000
189,100 173,900
Rural Growth Centers
18,000
1,000 17,000
9,000 9,000
MUSA Subtotal
448,000
26,000 422,000
210,500 237,500
Rural
27,000
0 27,000
27,000 0
Total
475,000
26,000 449,000
237,500 237,500
Table Notes
Shaded area shows number of units representing housing reinvestment (that is, those located
in the Reinvestment Area
and on redeveloped land in the Developing Area and Rural Growth Centers). Housing reinvestment= 73,000 units (13,900
Single Family, 59,100 Multifamily).
*Townhouse /Multifamily
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Single Family
41,723
Table D -3
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108,331
2.6
2.1
2020 Planned Housing Unit Capacity
in MUSA and
Rural Growth
Centers
4,315
0.5
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TH /M- family
10,837
Total
Blueprint
2000
Central Cities
Acres
Single Family
TH /M- family*
Housing
Density
Density
7.8
Subtotal
67,996
Units
121,557
248,361
Single Family
572
2,859
-
2,859
5.0
4.8
TH /M- family
171
-
3,421
3,421
20.0
19.8
Mixed
507
-
12,683
12,683
25.0
187
Total
1,250
2,859
16,104
18,963
15.2
2,025
Fully Developed
8.8
Mixed
699
1,749
2,624
4,373
Single Family
2,442
7,326
-
7,326
3.0
2.5
Rural Residential 159
80
0
80
0.5
162,075
TH /M- family
1,048
-
11,526
11,526
11.0
11.2
Mixed
641
366
8,239
8,605
13.4
Subtotal
4,290
7,772
19,765
27,537
6.4
Developing
Single Family
41,723
108,331
-
108,331
2.6
2.1
Rural Residential
8,629
4,315
0
4,315
0.5
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10,837
-
82,538
82,538
7.6
7.0
Mixed
6,807
14,158
39,019
53,177
7.8
Subtotal
67,996
126,804
121,557
248,361
3.7
Rural Growth Centers
Single Family
2,333
6,999
-
6,999
3.0
2.4
Rural Residential
374
187
0
187
0.5
TH /M- family
225
-
2,025
2,025
9.0
8.8
Mixed
699
1,749
2,624
4,373
6.3
Subtotal
3-6 K
8.935
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77,167
146,370
162,075
308,445
4.0
"Townhouse/Multifamily
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Surplus Capacity Planned or Additional Capacity Needed
2030 Forecasts with
2020 Forecasts 2030 Forecasts 50% Less Reinvestment
Forecasted Housing Units 332,000 475,000 475,000
Less rural housing units - 19,000 - 27,000 - 27,000
Less redevelopment - 54,000 - 96,000 - 26,000
Housing units to be
accommodated on MUSA land 259,000 352,000 422,000
Housing unit capacity from 2020
Comprehensive Plans 308,000 308,000 308,000
Surplus Capacity Planned ( +) or
Additional Capacity Needed ( -)
(housing units) +49,000 - 44,000 - 114,000
Table Note
Between now and 2010, cities will have an opportunity to plan enough additional residential land to
accommodate 44,000 housing units to meet 2030 demand. If there is 50 percent less reinvestment than
expected, the region will need enough residential land for an additional 114,000 housing units.
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