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03-26-12 PC Agenda AGENDA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, March 26, 2012 7 pm 1. Consideration of Resolution No. 12-01 Finding that the Redevelopment Plan for the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area (formerly known as the Golden Hills Redevelopment Project) Conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan 2. Continued Informal Public Hearing —Zoning Code Text Amendment— Amending Section 11.70 "Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations" — ZO00-89 Applicant: City of Golden Valley Purpose: To consider amending the amount of parking required for certain uses. --Short Recess-- � 3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 4. Other Business 5. Adjournment `=t This d�cum�r�f is a�ai�able'rn atternat��arma�s�p�n''a 72-h�ur req�t��.F�I�ase�afl 7b3--�93-$(��b(TTY:76�-59�-�968)tt�make a request. �acamp#es of alternate farmats rr�ay i�clude large print,electronic,6raiEle,�udiocassett�,etc. cit�y �� „ � Planning Department �� - - - - 763 593 8095/763 593 8109(fax) : .i._- �.' �- a a;,u..��a"�lie,.�.�,'�di�lil�i��3.�a'�s.?��'C��Nm9�`.�`-`�':_ '":. : -� =�s�"�I��;r��,.,�. :��; ,°,' �- .��t�"�;��"?„ � . - - . . . ., .. � .m�"�>i '�_ - . Date: March 22, 2012 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Subject: Findings Regarding the Redevelopment Plan for the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area Conformance to the Comprehensive Plan �t�`�i",`�"�ti, .� .. „��».'�,tiw.�r�:"�.rarim�Piv�;?�'sa�„ e.:.� .��.�,.,ra'�.�?,�.5.3�'��*'a�:4� . .•.?2;"�w1�t'�', . .. � ..._�'�aJ.,c�� .. s . ::°:' .. The Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority seeks to adopt the Redevelopment Plan for the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area. The Plan replaces the existing Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan. The HRA has asked the Planning Commission to determine whether or not the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Plan conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan highlights increased mixed use development within the I-394 Corridor. The Comprehensive Plan seeks to promote increased commercial, retail and residential development within the Corridor.The I-394 Corridor Study, completed in 2007, has been incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. The guiding principles that are cited in the proposed Redevelopment Plan correspond to the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.The guiding principles are as follows: . Enable the corridor to evolve toward a diverse mix of land uses, including residential as well as commercial and industrial. . Maximize integration rather than separation of land uses, where appropriate. . Maintain the corridor as an employment center. . Improve the visual coherence and attractiveness of the corridor. . Improve connectivity for all modes. . Foster neighborhood-serving retail and services. . Maintain or improve the functioning of intersections and highway interchanges. . Foster sustainable development and work to establish a balance between urban and natural systems. . Implementing and facilitating all modes of transportation. Planning Department staff finds that the guiding principles of the I-394 Redevelopment Plan conform to the guided uses of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. city o� �T�„ �', Housing and Redeveloprnent Authority �� - - - - 763 593 8002/763 593 8109(fax) "'. ' r ,M ppjGNfiKw.�:i , : ,�a�di rr��r�e��i�u!v� �_: _..ti,. ,�.,�k��!Cdia��w�y�� ",""�"�til��v�� k.R.�� . . ..._.. ._ e�r.�«.�.�., ,,.,�.. Date: March 22, 2012 To: Planning Commission From: Jeanne Andre, Assistant Director, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Subject: Redevelopment Plan for the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Area (former Golden Hills Redevelopment Area) On March 13 the Housing and Redevelopment Authority amended the text, geographic area and name of the Golden Hills Redevelopment Area. The amendment follows the I-394 Corridor Planning Study and seeks to make the amended Redevelopment Area better correspond with the findings of that study and the amended I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District that was implemented in response to that study. The amended Plan is to be renamed the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Area, which defines the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Area. The amended plan is attached. No specific redevelopment project is proposed at this time. Under state statutes the Planning Commission must review the Redevelopment Plan and determine if it is in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Following the determination of the Planning Commission, the City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the amended plan. If the Planning Commission determines that the Amended Redevelopment Plan conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan, it should approve the attached resolution. Resolution 12-01 March 26, 2012 Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 12-01 , RESOLUTION OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY P�ANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE I-394 CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY (2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota (the "City") and the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") establish an I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"), and adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area (the "Plan"), all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047; and WHEREAS, the City and the Authority have caused to be prepared and submitted the Plan to the City Planning Commission (the "Commission") for review prior to the holding of a public hearing upon published notice as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Plan to determine its conformity with the general plan for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan for the City, as approved by the Planning Commission on March 26, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the Plan conforms with the general plan for the development of the City as a whole. Adopted this 26th day of March, 2012. Chair Attest: Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof ; and the following voted against the same: , whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature attested by the Secretary. Attachment A I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Plan (Amended and Expanded Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan) Section 1. Introduction In 1984 the City adopted the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan. The Project Area originally covered 93.72 acres of commercial and industrial properties centered near the anticipated intersection of Xenia Avenue and the to-be-constructed I-394. It is now expanded to include 272.19 acres and renamed the I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Plan. All areas in the expanded area are designated in Maps A and B and in individual maps detailing each subdistrict. The original redevelopment area had a westerly boundary of Colorado Avenue and a northerly boundary on Laurel Avenue. (Includes Areas designated South, East, Central and West.) In 1999 the Project Area was expanded to take in property north of Laurel Avenue along a corridor that extended Xenia Avenue northward and incorporated the new Davis Community Center. (Added the area designated Xenia Avenue Extension.) In 2007 the City completed the I-394 Corridor Study, which included most of the Golden Hills Redevelopment Area and the largely industrial property extending west to Rhode Island Avenue South. The amended Plan expands the amended Golden Hills Redevelopment Project Area to include parts of the I-394 Corridor Study Area and renames the Plan to reflect this addition. (Adds areas designated Florida, Louisiana East, Louisiana West, and Rhode Island.) 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' . �r ` w� � , -� , . ._^.. • � S Y� � . � . il � t! 5 � [ i;. � ..,. a � R' �`�.� ��.�.S i ' �,�_.s�f Xeni�Ave j "� I ��. _ ` , Extension ~I' _ (� �9 _ _� h > .�.. _ — . : _- Y. , f P � y_ w;��- -�� –'j�� 'I r 1�" �.Ji 1� .. .. . . Louisima R�_ni�7.s ��- � , � West �. � ' -k � a � .,� .. South� , �j�1�'°rf 1�' ,� Section 2. Statement of Need and Public Purpose, Statutory Authorization The Authority finds that there is a need for development within the City and the Project Area in order to provide employment and housing opportunities, to improve the local tax base, and to improve the general economy of the City and the State. The economic security of the people in the City depends upon proper development of property that meets any one of a number of conditions, including properties whose values are too low to pay for the public services required or rendered and properties whose lack of use or improper use has resulted in stagnant or unproductive land that could otherwise contribute to the public health, safety, and welfare. The Authority finds that in many cases such property cannot be developed without public participation and assistance in various forms including property acquisition and/or write- down, proper planning, the financing of development costs associated with clearance, grading and soils correction, and the making of various other public and private improvements necessary for development. In cases where the development of property cannot be done by private enterprise alone, the Authority believes it to be in the public interest to consider the exercise of its powers, to advance and spend public money, and to provide the means and impetus for such development. The Authority finds that in certain cases property within the Project Area would or may not be available for development without the specific financial aid to be sought, that the Redevelopment Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the City as a whole, for the development of the Project Area by private enterprise, and that this Redevelopment Plan conforms to the general plan for the development of the City as a whole. It is the intention of the Governing Body, notwithstanding the enumeration of specific goals and objectives in the Redevelopment Plan, that the Authority shall have and enjoy with respect to the Project Area the full range of powers and duties conferred upon the Authority pursuant to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Act, the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act, municipal housing and redevelopment authority laws, and such other legal authority as the Authority may have or enjoy from time to time. The HRA Act authorizes the Authority to exercise all the powers relating to a housing and redevelopment authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, or other law. Section 3. Background One of the reasons for establishing the Golden Hills redevelopment area was to provide a means for addressing issues and opportunities arising in connection with plans to upgrade old Trunk Highway 12 (now I-394) to interstate highway status. The City's first step was to enact a construction moratorium along the entire Highway 12 corridor from September 1979 to September 1980 while waiting for the final I-394 design plans. Following a period of background research and documentation, Golden Valley's 1982 comprehensive plan update identified part of the highway corridor as a "study area" due to "signs of deterioration within the area and potential for redevelopment in conjunction with anticipated upgrading of Highway 12 to I-394." Another moratorium from April 1984 to April 1985 allowed the HRA to establish the Golden Hills redevelopment area, Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing district, and related plan documents for both. The original Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan examined then-existing land use conditions, determined appropriate long-term land use categories, and established more specific redevelopment uses that corresponded to the land use categories. The original Golden Hills plan anticipated programming of redevelopment activities over a period of five to ten years. A real estate market decline in the late 1980s and circulation disruptions while the new interstate highway was under construction significantly slowed redevelopment. The need for improved north/south access into and through Golden Hills to accommodate and facilitate the full extent of redevelopment activity contemplated in the plan was the impetus for adding the Xenia Avenue Extension Area to the Project Area in 1999. The existence of excess railroad right-of-way located just north of the Golden Hills Central Area offered an opportunity to provide improved access to the redeveloped areas. The I-394 Corridor Study area was identified as susceptible to land use change due to its location along I-394, its proximity to other major freeways, and its direct access to Downtown Minneapolis. Based on Study recommendations the City Council, effective December 1, 2008, adopted the new I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. The City Council also re-guided the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate this change in land use. As this area has significant development in pface, the change in land use will only happen through redevelopment. Section 4. Guiding Principals As part of the I-394 Study process, guiding principals were adopted and approved. The principles are concise statements that establish the direction and intention of the study. They were adopted by the City Council in December 2005. These principles have been modified for the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan to guide future redevelopment along the I-394 Corridor. 1. Enable the corridor to evolve toward a diverse mix of land uses, including residential as well as commercial and industrial. A mix of activities, uses, and densities will help sustain the corridor through changing economic cycles, consumer preferences, and housing trends. Mixed uses can create synergies and increase the level of pedestrian activity. Active uses (such as retail) at ground floor level can help to create activity after working hours. At the same time, the corridor should complement, not compete with, the Hwy 55/Winnetka district, the City's civic downtown. 2. Maximize integration rather than separation of land uses, where appropriate. Many land uses can benefit from increased integration with one another, including neighborhood- serving retail, multi-family and senior housing, offices, and low-impact services. Existing non-conforming land uses, such as auto-oriented commercial or industrial uses, can benefit from integration with newly permitted uses. Redevelopment is subject to design guidelines, as specified by the Zoning District. 3. Maintain the corridor as an employment center. Jobs within the corridor help maintain Golden Valley's jobs-housing balance while sustaining commercial enterprises. Fostering 'living wage' jobs should be a priority in redevelopment projects. 4. Improve the visual coherence and attractiveness of the corridor. Improvements in streetscapes, landscaped areas, open spaces, building aesthetics, and parking/service areas all contribute to a more unified and visually appealing environment, with an increased sense of identity. Buildings and other private improvements should make positive contributions to the district and the broader public realm, while public improvements should set the standard for private investment. 5. Improve connectivity for all modes. The development of I-394 and subsequent road realignments have resulted in a discontinuous and confusing circulation system. Improvements in east-west vehicular circulation and north-south pedestrian circulation are most needed; however, roadways should be designed to be attractive and safe for all modes of travel. Xenia Avenue, Golden Hills Drive, Turners Crossroad, Louisiana Avenue, and Laurel Avenue are to be preserved as primary arterial traffic corridors. 6. Foster neighborhood-serving retail and services. Commercial development should include a variety of small independent businesses and larger enterprises that serve City residents, supplementing and broadening the current mix of commercial uses. 7. Maintain or improve the functioning of intersections and highway interchanges. The functioning of the I-394 interchanges at Xenia and Louisiana Aves, and other key intersections within the corridor, is critical to maintaining commercial viability and neighborhood quality of life. New development must be carefully planned, evaluated, and designed so that interchanges and intersections continue to function at an adequate level. 8. Foster sustainable development and work to establish a balance between urban and natural systems. Encourage the application of green building and infrastructure techniques. Examples include low-impact development that maintains the natural functions of the land, reduces storm water runoff, and fosters resource conservation and the use of renewable systems in new construction. 9. Implementing and facilitating all modes of transportation. In recent years, traffic congestion on Interstate 394 has become increasingly worse. New development along the corridor must emphasize the usage of mass transportation, car pooling, and non-motorized transportation. In addition, aspects of active living must be considered in developments. Section 5. Redevelopment Plan Components The I-394 Corridor Redevelopment Project Area is divided for planning purposes into nine sub-areas (Exhibit B), five from the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan and four new ones. Included in the originally-established boundaries are the West Area, the Central Area, the East Area, and the South Area. The Xenia Avenue Extension Area was added in 1999. The four new areas are the Florida Avenue, Louisiana East, Louisiana West and the Rhode Island Areas. The following pages describe each sub-area in turn, outlining land use characteristics and summarizing planned and completed redevelopment activities. A substantial amount of additional documentation on initial property conditions can be found in the original Golden Hills plan and in other records maintained by the HRA. Section 6. Methods of Financing The City and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority plan to use tax abatement, tax- increment financing, public improvement financing and/or the sale of bonds to support projects within the Redevelopment Area. New financial plans will be created as necessary and will be approved as part of a specific project. UI � N . a v ��__ �� •O N- N;�,�—� g � �' "� N �� C � � Q � � ` N X � d " , XW �o. " � � n � S o�' •aa3i Nnv� _ �-+ �� ,g �� `" � J O � -� � u •aa artdr+ani�PO q' � � \ ln avnassoa� _:'�;�:i i � � _ � at� W G �'��'��J/ � °S a `-�� i �� N R.R. I ,� a �3�4� ' ��Arb'f � � 'OM M338� � � � �� Q,�+ Utl ,� �W�. y�,� li]H 7NDI lFr /� '�twor 'OS '3AY � (11 i�� 3NYi � M�IhSNf1tIfl - -. : )^. � O ' -��7i'1VA �y '�S '3Atl E%'.tl2All�� H��09 F W '� a3a��aa `� t� AV QDOA3�U3 9S 3n� �s'�nr �; .� W a0nn27Q3� amRVre � 7' � 1°�� '[:s '3nV ' � W 13AV a '' � vAiat7;y, LL � � � �ao� � ON 3nt L 3M3HSdWVH g y�� u> '�,1r+ O `ON '3nV Nnv�tao0•n ... . � . u � �� OHVQI Z a , . 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Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west and south by the city limits and on the east and north by the Highway 100/I-394 interchange. Approximately 7.1 acres in size. Map D: East Area .�� .�91> S.tb9' �_ � _.__ -,� ( �..�.c°'v��f�; —� " Land Use There has been little redevelopment activity in this sub-area to date. Some private redevelopment has occurred. In 2001, the nursing home at the southeast corner of Circle Down and Turners Crossroad was converted to office use and in 2004, portions of the Golden Hills Shopping Center were demolished. The remaining portion of the shopping center is now fully occupied by restaurant uses. A vacant 4.5 acre site east of the shopping center is owned by MnDOT. It has been declared excess property and is available for redevelopment. Since the construction of Interstate 394, traffic and roadway alignment in this area has been an issue. In the future, traffic movement in the area could be evaluated to see if alternative roadway alignments could improve neighborhood circulation and access. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Turners Crossroad, on the south by the city limits/I-394 fence line, on the east by the Highway 100/I-394 interchange, and on the north by the south boundary of a row of single family lots lining the south side of Circle Down. Approximately 13.97 acres in size. Map E: Central Area � h c� � � 0 � ,� u� � � 0 � � a � DR. ' ��> a z cn x � w z � � �sr� �- FjLV Land Use This sub-area includes the Colonnade office tower (409,000 sq. ft.) The Golden Hills business center (190,758 sq. ft.) and the Allianz world headquarters (600,000 sq. ft.). Sites available for redevelopment include a 2 acre site adjacent to the Colonnade, zoned through PUD for a 250 unit suite-hotel. At the northwest corner of Xenia and Golden Hills Drive, two blighted buildings have been proposed for removal and replacement with 230,000 sq. ft. of office with 15,000 sq. ft. of retail and a parking deck. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by the Soo Line railroad, on the south by the adjusted city limits/I-394 fence line, on the east by Turners Crossroad, and on the north by Laurel Avenue. Approximately 42.7 acres in size. Map F: Xenia Avenue Extension Area � � w � � cr ' � � / s.��o --------______._ ��------_.___.-_... —� Q+.�695 � :".�"G7�" *;, � � � ' S6YJ> _.�_�� __� . _ � : g _ � � � _.__ ..__,. � � � 1 � ' i �.�u_�v�__w_. � 5 i : ; � � � �� s�r� Land Use This new sub-area of Golden Hills, as its name implies, provided for the extension of Xenia Avenue northward from Laurel Avenue to a new terminus at Turners Crossroad north of Glenwood Avenue. The street extension alleviated a hazardous intersection at Glenwood Avenue and Turners Crossroad and simplified the poorly-defined north/south access route between the Central Area and the rest of Golden Valley. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by a westerly branch of the Soo Line Railroad, on the south by Laurel Avenue, on the east by Turners Crossroad, and on the north by Glenwood Avenue and an easterly branch of the Soo Line Railroad. Approximately 38.3 acres in size. Map G: West Area e5'/G� .�".4�G':�' HILLS 6tOS Z W � J O � 6'D.e�1'J ._ Y11/tl 1 LI�1TN Land Use This sub-area has been redeveloped to include a 109 unit Holiday Inn Express hotel and 253,549 sq. ft. of office warehouse space. Under the new I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District these parcels could be developed to incorporate a wide range of uses, including: . Multiple Family Residential . Elderly and Handicapped Housing • Commercial . Medical Clinics • Institutional Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Colorado Avenue, on the south by the adjusted city limits/I-394 fence line, on the east by the Soo Line railroad, and on the north by Laurel Avenue. Approximately 31.7 acres in size. Map H: Florida Avenue Area � � . � z � � � � h ' o __ . � � ¢ � Q � o ;...__ ._.. s . J � � � .., :...... _, . . � k .......q . .... �� ...._ . � ..... O�" ��, '. � ... ... � � iF"6%'Cf!?T� ".! ��: �.,. Q " ...� � 66`t� <c. � v� � 6'�'ID 6�G� _ � q6.9c7r9 � �q, b. b ; � `• Land Use This sub-area currently includes office, light manufacturing, and restaurant uses. It is focused around Florida Avenue, and is guided to have mixed-use development. More intense land uses would be preferred along the southerly section of the area, adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Hampshire Avenue South, on the south by Wayzata Boulevard, on the east by Colorado Avenue South, and on the north by Laurel Avenue. Approximately 40.2 acres in size. Map I: Louisiana East Area .�.W�.�: �.. ��_;� x %"DJ'' � W � � �°�° .e�f�llS.' ; � � e�`��'�° d'9„�' � �1.. .�7> � Q . � ' 6�'DO-6�511 t�.£��/�" : !i'8.�` °-___----�_--�— Land Use This sub-area includes office, retail, light industrial, automotive service, and restaurant uses. This area is guided to have mixed use development. More intense land uses would be preferred along the southerly section of the area, adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard. The area includes the easterly section of the Louisiana Avenue interchange with Interstate 394. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Louisiana Avenue South, on the south by Wayzata Boulevard and Interstate 394, on the east by Hampshire Avenue South, and on the north by Laurel Avenue. Approximately 27.9 acres in size. Map J: Louisiana West Area 9I5 ,r�pv� W .��.H.r_..,.r�Y�� h � � � Bs� ¢ MARKET a z ¢ � �oav' ��r�v r�ao "°° Land Use This sub-area includes office, light industrial, automotive sales and service, and restaurant uses. This area is guided to have mixed use development. More intense land uses would be preferred along the southerly section of the area, adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard, and along the eastern section of the area, adjacent to Louisiana Avenue. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Pennsylvania Avenue South, on the south by Wayzata Boulevard and Interstate 394, on the east by Louisiana Avenue South, and on the north by Laurel Avenue, with the addition of two parcels north of Laurel Avenue, east of Pennsylvania Avenue South and west of the West Ring Pond. Also includes the two parcels north of Laurel Avenue and east of Pennsylvania Avenue. Approximately 39.46 acres in size. Map K: Rhode Island Area ; �� t ?'1�1 �� 8�� 8� � (!� � � �� __� � �'tl�f! � � � ,:;�� Land Use This sub-area includes office, light industrial, and automotive-related uses. The area is guided to have mixed use development. The area is directly adjacent to a single family residential neighborhood. Therefore, less intense land uses are desired for this location. Boundaries and Size Bounded on the west by Rhode Island Avenue South, on the south by Wayzata Boulevard, on the east by Pennsylvania Avenue South, and on the north by Laurel Avenue. Approximately 16.8 acres in size. Section 6. Land Use Traditionally, the I-394 Corridor has been comprised of primarily industrial, commercial, and office uses. The transition of the corridor to mixed uses requires that individual land uses work to complement one another and enhance the cohesiveness of the area. Standards have been developed for individual land uses to increase their ability to coexist among other land use designations within the corridor. 1. Housing Housing, in a variety of configurations (multi-story multifamily buildings, the upper floors of mixed-use buildings, attached single-family units such as townhouses) and including rental and owner-occupied (condominium or cooperative), will be incorporated in the Project Area. An emphasis on lifecycle housing will be emphasized in the corridor. Current Development: A limited amount of housing currently exists within the Amended Golden Hills Redevelopment Area. 2. Commercial retail and service uses The Project Area will include commercial retail and other service uses that are integrated into mixed or multi-use developments, gradually moving away from the current pattern of small free-standing convenience retail. A grocery store is also encouraged as a medium-sized freestanding retail facility that would meet neighborhood needs. Current Development: Commercial uses within the proposed I-394 Redevelopment Area currently include fast-food and casual dining restaurants, big-box retailers, a gas station, auto dealerships, and several independent retailers and service providers. 3. Business and professional office uses. Office uses often have significant traffic impacts. The I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District will typically require traffic analyses and subsequent traffic management plans to minimize traffic congestion. Current Development: Several large-scale office buildings exist in the Project Area. They are typically part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Professional offices also currently exist as components of existing business operations. 4. Open space. The development plan does not identify any sites for new public parks or plazas, but large developments would be encouraged to provide improved open space as part of their composition. Plazas and open space available to the public will be encouraged in private developments. Enhanced streetscape treatments along major streets will also enhance the area's appearance. Current Development: No public open space exists in the proposed I-394 Redevelopment Area. However, the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt exists to the north of the area, and serves as an important buffer between the Project Area, and the less intense land uses in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. 5. Existing industrial uses. No industrial uses are planned for the Project Area. Current Development: A number of large industrial facilities, automotive sales and service facilities are located in the Project Area. These uses could remain in the area indefinitely, but the City will consider redevelopment or reuse proposals for sites that may be ready for more intense and market-responsive uses. Section 7. Goals, Objectives, and Policies To achieve its mission of structured redevelopment, the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan has instituted goals, objectives, and policies. These items, listed below, encourage cohesive planning and structured redevelopment within the Project Area. Goal 1 — Community Enhancement Objectives ■ Increased jobs and tax base. ■ Visually attractive development. ■ Recognizable features which reflect Golden Valley and enhance community identity. ■ Job and tax-based growth at environmentally sustainable levels. Policies The City will study planned land uses in the Project Area after all zoning changes are in place, to determine the need or desirability of area-wide plan amendments accommodating altered land use demand. Goal 2 — High Quality Development Objectives ■ High quality new developments that are visually attractive and respect their surroundings. ■ Development that meets environmental criteria set forth by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the United States Department of Energy. • Use of environmentally sustainable `green building' practices when possible. ■ Development that meets criteria for active living. Policies The City will assure that its review processes, zoning, and building regulations are designed to promote desired development projects. The City will establish a list of qualifying criteria to serve as a selection standard for targeting Community Development Block Grant or other redevelopment funds. The City will review existing properties to consider their long term viability and/or options for alternative use. The City will consider various approaches and/or incentives to promote a Project Area beautification program. This program could include public and private components. Goal 3 - Redevelopment of Obsolete Properties Objectives ■ Redevelopment of parcels that are blighted, functionally obsolete, economically unsustainable, or incompatible with adjacent uses. Policies The City will assure that new uses in the redevelopment area are compatible with existing development and the City's land use plan. The City may consider providing public subsidy to those redevelopment projects that serve a substantial public purpose, remove blight, or mitigate contamination. Goa14 — Protection of the Environment Objectives ■ Preserve and enhance wetlands ■ Prevent and correct soil and wetland contamination ■ Preserve and cultivate arborous environments ■ Restore native vegetation where appropriate ■ Maintain existing natural features ■ Reduce light in the night sky ■ Co-locate higher density uses with commercial services to reduce the amount of auto travel and corresponding air pollution Policies The City will remain a leader in urban environmental protection by promoting area parks and open space, and setting development standards that uphold environmental guidelines. The City will continue to explore Sustainable Development research, for possible incorporation into future updates of this plan. Goal 5 — Maintain a Regional Framework Objectives ■ Implement Metropolitan Council growth and development policies when appropriate. ■ Take advantage of State and County funding. ■ Maintain a positive relationship with surrounding communities and governmental agencies. ■ Continue to support traffic management plans. Policies Accommodate mixed use developments and increase land use density where appropriate in accordance with the Metro Council's regional growth strategy. Monitor need for additional transit opportunities and encourage the development of local and regional transit opportunities within the Project Area. , #,- g §�p u 8 €A �" &.,�� • a: 4 s �� ':�3� r �u,�,�' o t i"�'.,Y6�,: m 4 � Planning � P �a � 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) � Date: March 21, 2012 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Bryanna Vidden, Planning Intern Subject: Continued Informal Public Hearing Amending City Code, Section 11.70: "Off-Street Parking and Loading" Background The Golden Valley Planning Commission requested for planning staff to examine the City's parking ordinances, in order to assess whether or not Golden Valley's City Code regarding off- street parking requirements is adequate for the parking conditions within the City. The concern is that Golden Valley is currently requiring too many parking spaces. At a previous Planning Commission meeting on January 23, 2012, staff presented a number of recommended changes to Golden Valley City Code, Section 11.70 "Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations" that would place the City on par with other suburban communities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Commissioners suggested that changes to Section 11.70 should be revisited after examining the current parking conditions within the City. Since parking space requirements are based upon the type of land use in question, Commissioners noted a number of land uses which should have their parking requirements examined further. These uses included ball fields/other recreation, fast-food restaurants, retail stores, banking institutions, and service stations (motor fuel station). Process Through examining the parking conditions at locations throughout the City, Commissioners and staff took consideration of the total number of parking spaces, the number of spaces that where filled, or empty, if any spaces where being occupied by snow storage, and additional notes on how traffic flowed through the lot. To be used as examples, the parking conditions at the following locations were examined: Walgreens on Winnetka Avenue, SuperAmerica on Market Street, Perkins on Golden Valley Road, Truestone Financial on Country Club Drive, Wells Fargo Bank on Golden Valley Road, and Burger King on Wayzata Boulevard. After Planning Staff and Commissioners examined parking conditions at several locations throughout the City, some conclusions can be made. To further examine parking conditions at recreational facilities and parks throughout Golden Valley, Planning Staff met with Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation. Most all of Golden Valley's parks and outdoor recreation facilities such as ball fields and parks have off- street parking lots, with only a few of the smallest neighborhood parks that have only on-street parking. After discussing the facilities individually, it has been determined that the number of available off-street parking spaces at ball fields and other outdoor recreational facilities throughout the City is adequate. While complaints have come up about park patrons parking on City streets during events such as little league baseball, or soccer tournaments, these are events which occur at minimal occasions each year. Thus, City Code should not be required to provide for these large events, but rather for the Code shall provide for everyday use of these facilities. Conclusion Based upon the fieldwork completed by the Commissioners and Staff, only one recommendation for a change has been made, which is in relation to the "Bank-Financial Service" land use type. Through a comparison study with other metro area suburbs, as well as an observational study of the parking conditions within Golden Valley, recommended changes have been made to the City Code, Section 11.70 "Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations" which is attached to this memorandum. Recommendations Staff has developed recommendations to reduce the minimum number of required spaces for five building use types. These changes are incorporated in the attached copy of Section 11.70: "Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations" of the Golden Valley City Code. The changes to the uses of"Multiple Family Residential", "Community Center", "Trade and Training School", and "Clubs/Lodges" have been adjusted according to the initial comparison research, while the change to the "Bank-Financial Service" description has been adjusted according to the observations made by members of the Planning Commission and City Planning Staff. Attachments Amended Golden Valley City Code, Section 11.70, Subdivision 3. "Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces" (4 pages) Parking Ordinance Comparison Chart (2 pages) 2 § ii.�o Subdivision 3. Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces USE REQUIREMENT RESIDENTIAL Single Family 2 spaces per dwelling. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of a single family dwelling not having a two- stall garage unless the registered survey submitted at the time of application for the building permit reflects the necessary area and setback requirements for a future two stall minimum ara e. Cluster Housing 2 spaces per dwelling with at least one enclosed Two Family 2 spaces per dwelling with at least one enclosed Townhouse 2 spaces per dwelling with at least one enclosed Multiple Family � 1_5 spaces per dwelling. •��" �� '��} ��a Roomin House 1 s ace er each 2 ersons Congregate and/or Elderly Housing 0.5 to 1 space per unit depending on Senior Housin circumstances Assisted Housin 1 s ace er 5 units/beds Nursing Home 1 space per 5 beds PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Adult Da Care 1 s ace er 5 ersons cared for Grou Nurser Da Care 1 s ace er 6 artici ants Grou Home 1 s ace er 5 beds/ artici ants Community Center . � 3 spaces per 300 s.f. of ross floor area Cit Hall 1 s ace er 250 s.f. of ross floor area Librar 1 s ace er 300 s.f. of ross floor area Museum Art Galler 1 s ace er 400 s.f. of ross floor area Park Playground An adequate plan Golf Course 1 space per 5 patrons based on course ca acit Golf Drivin Ran e & Archer 1 s ace for each tee/tar et Miniature Golf 1 s ace er hole Golden Valley City Code Page 1 of 4 § ii.�o Fire Station 1 space per 500 s.f. of gross floor area or an ade uate lan Ball Fields/Other Rec. 1 space per 4 seats based on design capacity or 1 per 4 members using the facilit . Religious Institutions 1 space per 3 seats in the main assembly a rea Cemeteries Adequate off-street parking shall be rovided. Elementar School - Junior Hi h 2 s aces er classroom High School 2 spaces per classroom plus 1 space per 6 students Colle e - Universit 1 s ace er 4 students based on ca acit Hospital 1 space for every 350 s.f. of gross floor area COMMERCIAL Animal Hospital - Kennels 1 space per each 300 s.f. of gross floor area Bank - Financial Service 1 space per �A9 �-9 300 s.f. of gross floor area Bed and Breakfast 2 spaces plus 1 for each room to be rented Trade and Training School 1 space per � 5 students based on desi n ca abilit Baker 1 s ace er 25 s.f. of customer area Clubs/Lodges 1 space per �§ 3.5 seats�ased-e� Convention/Exhibition Hall 1 s ace er 3 seats Hotel or Motel 1.5 spaces per unit plus parking for other uses. Places of Lod in See Hotel Service Station (Motor Fuel Station) 2 spaces per 1 service stal I Motor Vehicle Service Re air 4 s aces for each service ba Offices 1 s ace er 250 s.f. of ross floor area Mortuaries . . 1 space for ever � 3 seats Car Wash 2 spaces per 1 service stal I Medical Clinic Offices 1 s ace er 200 s.f. of ross floor area O en Sales or Rental Lots 1 s ace er 2000 s.f. of dis la area Printing 1 space per each 100 s.f. of customer service area Golden Valley City Code Page 2 of 4 § 11.70 Bowling Alley 1 space per each 6 seats or 300 s.f. of ross floor area, whichever is reater Pool Hall/Arcade 1 s ace er 50 s.f. Skating Rinks 1 space per each 6 seats or 300 s.f. of gross floor area of rink area, whichever is reater Sport & Health Clubs 1 space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area of non-court area plus 2 spaces for each court plus 1 per 50 s.f. deck area for swimmin Theater and/or Gymnasiums (Auditorium) 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 400 s.f., whichever is reater Restaurant Class I Traditional-No Li uor 1 s ace er 100 s.f. of ross floor area Restaurant - Class II Fast Food 1 s ace er 40 s.f. of ross floor area Restaurant -Class III (Restaurant W/Liquor) 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area plus 1 s ace er 25 s.f. of bar area Retail Store or Service Establishment 1 s ace er 250 s.f. of ross floor area Shopping Center 1 space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area. 5 s aces er 1000 s.f. Studio 1 s ace er 400 s.f. of ross floor area Stora e See Warehouse Tem orar Retail Sales An ade uate lan INDUSTRIAL Manufacturin - Fabricatin 1 s ace er 500 s.f. of ross floor area Outdoor Stora e 1 s ace er 20,000 s.f. of stora e area Post Office/Parcel Distribution 10 spaces plus 1 per 500 s.f. plus 1 for each vehicle on site. Self-Storage Facility 1 space for every 10,000 s.f. of storage a rea Sales Showroom (Motor Vehicles, machinery, 1 space for every 1000 s.f. of gross floor boats, etc.) area of display area plus 1 space for ever 5,000 ross s.f. of outside dis la Showrooms Other (e.g. furniture, appliances) 1 space for every 400 s.f. gross floor area of show room, plus 1 space for every 5,000 gross square feet of outside dis la area Warehouses and Storage 1 space for every 3,000 s.f. of gross floor a rea Truck/Van Terminals 1 s ace er 3,000 s.f. of ross floor area Lumber Yards or Bldg. Material Yards Outside areas 1 space per 2,000 s.f. of material dis la MISCELLANEOUS Golden Valley City Code Page 3 of 4 § 11.70 Seasonal Farm Produce Sales An ade uate lan Christmas Tree Sales An ade uate lan Radio TV Trans. An ade uate lan OTHER General Requirement. For any and all uses or structures not specifically provided for, such parking space as the City shall determine to be necessary shall be required, considering all the arkin eneratin factors involved. Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses, the parking facilities required shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in accordance with this Section. Parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing the required arkin facilities for an other use. 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