06-25-07 Joint PC-EC-OSRC Agenda
AGENDA
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Joint Meeting with Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission
Comprehensive Plan Update
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, June 25, 2007
6pm
1. Presentation/Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update - General land
Use Element and General land Use Plan Map
2. Adjournment
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Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
6/25/07
To:
Planning Commission Members
Open Space and Recreation Members
Environmental Commission Members
From:
Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern
Subject:
Comprehensive Plan Update:
Land Use Element
General Land Use Plan Map
Commissioners:
Tonight you are presented with the final draft of the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attached you will also find a drafted copy of the General Land Use Plan Map. Together these
documents represent the basis for future land use decisions in Golden Valley.
Planning staff, in cooperation with independent consultant Perry Thorvig, have drafted these
documents based on past, current, and future land use trends, Metropolitan Council standards,
community visioning processes, and the previous edition of the Comprehensive Plan.
We ask for your detailed review of these documents, as they stand as the cornerstone for future
Comprehensive Plan elements. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Comprehensive
Plan at anytime during this process, please contact me at 763-593-8099 or through email at
jhogeboom@ci.golden-valley.mn.us.
We appreciate your input in this process. Attached you will find a scheduling outlining future
Comprehensive Plan review meetings.
Attachments:
Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Element Draft
General Land Use Plan Map Draft
Joint Commission Meetings Schedule
Cc:
Mark Grimes
Lisa Wittman
Rick Jacobson
Jeannine Clancy
Eric Eckman
AI Lundstrom
Teresa Murphy
Sheila Van Sloun
Perry Thorvig
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A BALANCED APPROACH TO THE 21st CENTURY
Land Uses, 2007-2027
INTRODUCTION
The general land use plan for Golden Valley is one of several ele. that make up our state-
mandated Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Element provid~~ outline of the goals,
objectives, and policies to guide future land use decisions~ 1U!~eleme Housing, and Water
Resource Management, along with our Park and Opel), e Plan are aU..:a . onal elements of
our Land Use Plan. They are addressed in separat
Over time our community faces ongoing demands ges to the zoning map or the
zoning text in order to allow local property owners to k with changing land use trends. By
maintaining a broad vision of how Golden Valley should lookand feel and function over time,
the City provides itself with a frame of reference for making individual land use decisions.
Keeping an eye on the helps ensure that each new decision fits in with others made
before it rather than wo vision also gives residents and nonresident
property owners inti erm future of their property and their
neighborhood, so th rdingly. In other words, the plan offers a
means for local gove individual and corporate citizens to
manage en Valley.
In a
to the plan map;IGolden'iWalley's general land use plan is composed of goals,
tives, prograand staildards that serve as guides to how the City will maintain
ow and in e future. The foundation of's general land use plan rests on five
bjectives build upon this foundation (See the appendix for
he City has included land use programs and standards within policy
rather than listing them separately.
goal statements.
definitions of these
and objective statemen
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Historic Land Use Trends
Golden Valley was incorporated in December 1886. Seven years later in 1893, the annexation of
0.6 square miles of land on its north side represented the only significant boundary change in the
City's history. Entirely surrounded by other incorporated cities for many years, Golden Valley is
unlikely to see any substantial future expansion of its 10.5 square mi f area.
en Valley adopted its
Tdtawipopulation was less
business arefts.
The City's land use planning history goes back to the 1930s,
first zoning code to regulate the development and use of
than 2,000 - about 550 families. There were virtually
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Golden Valley's development ]Joom leveleGl\<>ff as \~~Y9f d~V'~lopable land dwindled in
the 1970s and 80s. In theT~9(js;F$.91den Vall~)\ to shlftr~cus toward the redevelopment
of existing land. A d.<>WJ1town area was established near the intersection of Highway 55 and
Winnetka Avenue. ntown Goli,eh Valley w lanned with an emphasis on providing a mix
of housing stock as we d business areas.
nt in 1959crI:opulation by t ad
area was still un eveloped.
e citizens today, had only
The City first adopted an actual land use plan do
ballooned to 14,500. An,estimated thirty percent 0
General Mills and Honeywell, two of City's largest
recently come to town.
Today G Valley is aIm
The number of households
remains at about 21,000
entirely developed for a variety of urban and open space uses.
~inues to increase modestly each year, but total population
average household size gets smaller.
Currently, 48% of the is devoted to residential development. Residential development in
Golden Valley is mostly comprised of single family homes. Single family neighborhoods are
located throughout the city. Multi family dwellings in Golden Valley range from affordable
apartments to luxury condominiums. High density housing will be a component of the mixed
use area planned along Interstate 394.
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Commercial land in Golden Valley comprises 7% ofthe city's total land use. Commercial
development includes retail and office uses. Golden Valley is home to several large
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. corporations, including Allianz Insurance, Honeywell, and General Mills. These corporations
employ a large number of Golden Valley's corporate citizens. Retail development in Golden
Valley is interspersed throughout the city. Large retail concentrations are located at the
intersection of Highway 100 and Duluth Street, as well as the intersection of Winnetka Avenue
and Highway 55. Redevelopment of Golden Valley's downtown area along Winnetka Avenue
and Highway 55 encourages incorporating functions of walk ability in the general design.
Restaurants, shops, and services are intended to be accessible by area r~sidents through
motorized and non-motorized transportation.
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Industrial development in Golden Valley primarily occurs a~~J.?~j;railr
394. Although some manufacturing-based industry exi Golden V
designated areas include light industry and business t percent of the 1
is used for industrial purposes.
corridors and Interstate
ost industrial
Twenty five percent of the land in Golden Valley is includes institutional and recreational
development. Schools, churches, government facilities, parks, and golf courses are integrated
into various neighborhoods throughout Golden Valley. Theodore Wirth Park, operated by the
Minneapolis Park Board, is the largest par Gold . In addition to formal institutions
and parks, 3% of Golden tal Ian pen space and wetlands. There
are certain areas, suc ep slo oor soils that are not developable. Golden
Valley is alsohom large bi:> of standing water. Bodies of water include,
Sweeney Lake, Twin
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Golden'aillleyisw~l~~own<f<i'>r;.:its excellent network of highways. Major highways (four or
morelat1es) account for~~ofthe)t~talland use in Golden Valley. Minnesota Trunk Highways
55 an as well as Inters~te 394 aijd V.S Highway 169 all traverse Golden Valley. While
Golden V . s dedicated . oviding good highway and freeway access, it also strives to
make itself co . e to p ian and bicycle traffic. In 2006, Golden Valley became involved
in a Hennepin Co emphasizing the importance of incorporating active living into
everyday life. This h ggered Golden Valley to reevaluate its trail and sidewalk connectivity.
Future Land Use Trends
Population in Golden Valley is expected to increase in the coming years. Housing and services
are expected to accommodate that increase. Mixed use development will be incorporated into
future plans, meeting the needs for multi family housing and access to transportation options.
The 394 Corridor Study addresses this issue.
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Golden Valley will work to preserve and protect historic places within the city. Currently, no
sUGh places have been identified. Golden Valley will look toward sustainable development as a
means of future growth. Environmentally friendly, sustainable growth will lead Golden Valley
into the future.
II Residential
III Commercial
o Industrial
o Institutional
Golden Valley Total Lal'l~j..J~~
existing.Land Use Map)
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. LAND USE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
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Make a list ofland use issues.
Examples:
. 1-394 corridor
. Aging High density housing areas
. General Mills north campus open space designation
. Isolated small residential areas along 394 and Hwy.
. Land use along arterial streets
. Land use on Medicine Lake Road across fro
THE PLAN MAP
The land use plan map (Exhibit B) provi~esavision of futureJand use distributions throughout
Golden Valley. The boundaries of different land useeEtefi.ls are bI'o~!:Hy sketched; where they fall
in mid-block, for example,..~ in freedo finte~~eta liowed in pinpointing their
exact location. Land us drawn a ell; while general descriptions
(Exhibit C) are pro . not cover every possible use or situation,
leaving room for int not clearly listed anywhere or occurs under
special circ
Zoning is the main toola.Y'ajlabletopities for implementing the comprehensive plan. If the
zoningmfi.lp and the plan rrlfi.lp.reflecfdtffering land use groups for a particular property, the
ust be legally nded before the planned use can occur; the rezoning process thus
betwee sent and future. Differences between the zoning map and the
time do not automatically indicate conflicts between zoning and
plan. Golden Valle lcally supports current zoning as being entirely appropriate for any
given property until it is found to be ready for plan implementation through redevelopment.
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Exhibit C: Definitions of Land Use Categories
Residential. Low Density (Less than 5.00 homes Der e:ross acre of land area): Single family
detached homes are the predominant low density residential use, with small clusters of two
family attached homes mixed in at scattered locations as appropriate. Other types of residential
structures in planned unit developments (PUD's) may also be appropriate as long as the overall
density of development falls within the acceptable range. Metro Co equivalent is "single
family" .
Residential Hi h Densi
buildings and condominiums are the pre
housing in PUD's are also a 9priate in
density threshold. MetrQ ~uivalent
of land area :
of more than ten
Residential Medium Densi from 5.00 to 11.99 homes
Medium density residential uses include two family
units, or townhomes, or other types of housing in
development falls within the acceptable range.
family" .
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re of land area : Apartment
ential uses. Other types of
oped to meet the minimum
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Office: This limitedi~~~ category f~~tures generaHpffice buildings. Medical or laboratory
facilities where work is~~rfor~~etii1ayp~~C:t{)rninaritiy office setting are also acceptable uses.
Office ar de ml1.1se office/residel1tial PUDs. Metro Council equivalent is part of
"co
inclu retail sales/services, restaurants, hotels/motels, and for-
profit ente .)~~tlrecreati. acilities, as well as anything allowed in an office area. Mixed use
commercial/resiGt~Uit~al PUD~iare also a possibility. Metro Council equivalent is "commercial",
except that does NO"fcl~ssify any residential care facilities as commercial uses.
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Lie:ht Industrial: This category includes warehousing and storage, assembly and light
manufacturing, truck/van terminals, utility installations, offices, and large-scale specialty retail
operations such as lumber yards, greenhouses, and vehicle sales/rental lots. Metro Council
equivalent is part of "industrial".
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. Industrial: This category includes anything that could go into a light industrial area, as well as
railroad uses, animal care facilities, and heavy manufacturing. Metro Council equivalent is part
of "industrial".
Open Space (public and private): These uses include golf courses, ball fields, playgrounds,
parks, nature areas, and storm water ponding areas. Metro Council equivalent is "parks and
recreation", except that the Metro Council does not specify ponding areas or nature areas.
Schools and Relie:ious Facilities: These include education faciliti~si 1 levels, the cemetery,
places of worship for all denominations, and miscellaneous relig:ib~sjnstallations. Metro
Council equivalent ispart of "public, semi-public".
Public Facilities. Miscellaneous: Administrative 0
classified) at all levels of government fall into t
"public, semi-public". ,
those otherwise
nt is part of
Semi-Public Facilities. MisceUaneou$:;~~sidential trea~~l1t or care facilities, hospitals and
surgical centers, private clubs, and facilities{except those otherwise
. . classified) fall into this category. Metro is part 'lDf"public, semi-public",
except for residential
Wetland: Propertie
Inventory. By defi
equivalent is "wetland
ose listed in the National Wetland
ered to be "in use". Metro Council
Floodplain: This ca inC1ug~s all areas with a land elevation below the 100-year flood
level..iiY definition, all fl<>!Dgway~~as are considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent
is "flood~' developmentC:~lfstraint".
Open Water:
along the creek n
definition, all open w
ney/T' ake, Wirth Lake, DNR unnamed basin #27-36, (in Wirth Park,
way 55), and Bassett Creek are classified as open water areas. By
IS considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent is "open water".
Rie:ht-of-Wav. Road: This category includes all land reserved for street or highway uses and for
certain transit facilities, whether by easement or by fee title. By definition, all such right-of-way
is considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent is "roadways, option 2".
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Rie:ht-of-Wav, Railroad: This category includes all land reserved for railroad uses, whether by
easement or by fee title. By definition, all such right-of-way is considered to be "in use". There is
no Metro Council equivalent.
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Vacant Land: In general, land is classified as vacant ifit is a legally defined parcel with no
developed or landscaped area with its limits. Scattered vacant single family lots are generally not
identified, due to incomplete data and difficulties with mapping scale. In some cases, land that
does not constitute a legally defined parcel has been classified as vac if it meets all of the
following criteria - it is part of a privately owned or tax forfeit p s at least half of the
parcel's overall size; it has NO usable structures and minimal scaping; it is a size and
configuration to hold a development of the appropriate seal se classification; it is
not substantially encumbered by floodplain or wetland Q.~~~gnation; an ' it and the
developed portion ofthe parcel can meet all applica, ty Code requiremel'l.;f~~f split apart.
LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVE~,(#\ND~i(jtICIES
Objective
of residential areas,
Goall - Complete Community - A c
major employers, retail, service, and inst
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More townhouses and apartme or condominiums for empty-nesters.
Preservation of elementary sch . s.
Preservation of major employm~ntcenters.
Upgradi fthe downtown area at Winnetka and Hwy. 55 and other neighborhood
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In e modes of transportation throughout the city.
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d encourage the development of townhouses, apartments or
patible with their surrounding areas.
The city will en the continued upgrading of the downtown area and will provide
public assistance where feasible to assist the upgrades.
The city will work with Hennepin County and local area governments to establish a regional
network of multi-use trails.
Goal 2 - Minimized Conflicts - A regulatory framework designed to minimize potential
conflicts between land uses.
Objectives
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· Open space buffers between residential areas and commercial or industrial areas.
· Segregation of commercial and residential traffic.
· ....Arrangement of uses so that there is a compatible transition between major land use types.
IlilImplementation of multi-use districts that enable compatible uses to coexist.
Policies
The city will monitor and update provisions for all zoning districts and for planned unit
developments, as necessary, to conform with identified land u~~categories and to
properly support plan implementation. Of particular impoI1~~tnire the specific use lists
and "purpose and intent" paragraphs for each district. .
The City will inform and include citizens in planningifor landij.s~..changes in their
neighborhoods.
Goal 3 - Development of Commercial Corrido '~development along
corridors such as 1-394 and Hwy. 55.
Objectives
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Increased jobs and tax base.
Visually attractive development alorig~edtytStA(:ljor free~~~ corridors.
Creation of community identity thrOU~i(:l reco . l~.. town c~qter.
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Policies
he Highway 100 corridor after all highway-
e need or desirability of area-wide plan
and.
TheCit~. ,:,ill re-examiu{ttt14e existihg HRA "redevelopment philosophy", to address
questionsi~~jsed in the T~\flitnical Background.
:satea residents and businesses to establish a visioning process for
Goal 4 - Protection of the Existing Job Base - Preservation and compatible expansion of the
facilities housing the city's major employers.
Objectives
. · Retention of General Mills, Tenant, United Health, and other major corporations.
Policies
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The city will assist major employers in expansion efforts in order to accommodate their
needs while still protecting adjacent residential areas from objectionable visual, noise,
and traffic impacts.
GoalS - High Quality Development - Existing and new development that meet high
construction and visual quality standards and include measures of sustainability.
Objectives
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Additions to older homes that are compatible with the original
with the established character of the neighborhood.
cture of the home and
· New developments that are visually attractive and
· Encourage development to meet environmental
States Department of Energy.
the United
Policies
The City will assure that its re
designed to promote high quah
The City will invest in an address-
providing data on t val
better tracking of the re
particular are~;
e database capable of
es of all City properties, for
elopment needs of any
ria to serve as a selection standard for
t or other redevelopment funds.
ious a roaches and/or incentives to promote a City
Goal 6 - Redev
laJid use plan map
blic and private redevelopment that is compatible with the city's
Objectives
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Redevelopment of parcels that are blighted, functionally obsolete, economically
unsustainable, or incompatible with adjacent uses.
and promote redevelopment projects that create opportunities for active living.
Policies
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The City will assure that new uses in redevelopment area are compatible with existing
development and the city's land use plan.
The City will provide public assistance to those redevelopment projects that serve a
substantial public purpose and are compatible with the objective above.
Goal 7 - Protection of the Environment - Environmentally sustainable land use patterns and
development practices and policies that accommodate the city's and social needs.
Objectives
· Preservation of wetlands
· Preservation of water bodies
· Reduction of light in the night sky
· Co-location of higher density uses with co
travel and corresponding air pollution
Policies
to reduce
The City will consider potential........ ......./ or enviroiirll~~lal impacts before adopting or
amending development - or constftit~tl mrela.~~dregulati~n~, Negative impacts will be
balanced against concerns for the g~l.).~ral publ~!/~~th' safy~Y, or welfare. Where
possible, strategies f.Qf:J:Uitigating negf;1tivei':J:Upactswi:~lQe identified.
ergy con$f~ing technologies and construction techniques,
ar energy~~a.tures, by advocating their use in applications
ing Ci ode or City policies as appropriate to allow
roaches.
'tor ing Sustainable Development Initiative research and
.the st~t~!level, for possible incorporation into future updates of this
$uggested strategies of the Sustainable Development Initiative's
vailable, for possible local application.
of Regional Needs - Reconcile local preferences and desires with
regional needs and Ie ative imperatives by adopting a cooperative approach, seeking creative
solutions to points of conflict, and maintaining ongoing education efforts.
Objectives
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Streamline growth and development policies with the Metropolitan Council.
Work with Hennepin County to integrate programs with the City of Minneapolis and the
western suburbs.
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Policies
Per the Metro Council's regional growth strategy, in making land use~related decisions
the City shall seek reasonable ways to: foster efficient, connected land use patterns;
accommodate mixed use developments; and increase land use density where appropriate.
Per the Metro Council's regional growth strategy for areas within the 1-494/694 loop, the
City shall continue to support economic development and job creation in concentrations
serviceable by transit
Objectives
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Improve sidewalks and trails to facilitate n()U1t11otorized transportatio
Incorporate zoning practices that allow m.$~~P: use deveI9~went, thereby
walking, '.< ... ..... ... .. ......
Work to allocate funds through local grants toiny()rp()rate pedestrian-oriented
infrastructure in existing deveIQP'))l1~nt
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Policies
The City will continue tow
Commission, and the P
transportation infras
e and Open Space
onstruct non-motorized
The City will work to.a~~Rt mix~~-ls~<Z911.ing desi~ations in areas of high density, such as the
1394 Corridor Redevelopm~ll.t PrOJject.
meet$~~dards necessary to qualify for planning grants.
The City shal
Council, and sta
w partnership opportunities with Hennepin County, the Metro
encies in its efforts to implement this plan.
As appropriate, and in addition to consulting this general land use plan, the City shall consult the
housing plan, the water resource management plan, the park plan, and any other plan that may be
identified as part of the overall Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan before making any
land use-related decision.
The City shall continuously monitor this plan, and per Metro Council guidelines, perform an
update whenever: any development proposal exceeds the parameters of the plan; any land
identified for commercial, industrial, or office use is converted to residential use or vice versa; or
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. projected commercial, industrial, or office transportation or sanitary sewer needs increase in
excess of planned capacities.
Before approving a proposed text change to any provision of the zoning chapter of City Code, or
to other land use-related regulations, the City shall first evaluate the potential impact of the
proposed change on land use plan goals, policies and objectives, and on the plan map if
applicable.
Review the existing practice maintaining plan map/zoning map confo
application for plan amendment and rezoning; follow-up could
Code of a suitable joint application process or consideration of
prohibit concurrent applications.
. ty via concurrent
rmalization in City
more policies to limit or
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
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Policies, objectives, programs, and stan ..... ..... .1IG~~~ibute ..<:~tuming this plan into reality.
Local regulations having an impact on plani~plemfKll~ti~~canbe:lfound in City Code -
primarily in the zoning andSlbd~~ision chapters -~~\intlil~.StaJe Building Code, adopted by
reference in City Code'~R>me poli.ci~s adopted ~y$eparate resolutions over the years may also
act as implementin~gh they fl,ry.not officially part of the general land use plan.
he City Council as its formal decision-
lays a strong supporting role in its capacity as
ights Commission and other Council-established bodies
may The City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority
providesa.~'t:;~ power to acq~3e land redevelopment, secure financing, and eliminate
blighting cond~~~ons, should ~y of those actions become necessary. To achieve any particular
objective, Golden\ turn to state or federal agencies, the Metro Council, Hennepin
County, neighborinunities, or other public or private entities for expertise, funding, or
development partnerships.
REZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
. Land use planning and zoning are separate but related concepts. Zoning is part of local law,
enforceable through the City's police power. The plan serves as a foundation for zoning
regulations and are properly administered in the best interest of the general public health, safety,
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and welfare. The plan embodies a broad vision of desired community characteristics, while
zoning provides a specific means of implementing and regulating the vision; as a result, zoning is
much more detailed with regard to the type and intensity of use allowed on any given property.
The plan's focus is on moving a community as smoothly as possible into the future, while zoning
is firmly grounded in the present.
A property's readiness for rezoning in accordance with Golden Valley:s land use plan map will
be evaluated according to the following terms, which do not have ~p;t>'~'weighed equally in all
cases:
1. All owners of the property should jointly petition,
matches the land use category identified on t
2. The property should meet minimum
use, which mtj.y include zoning specific
adopted goals, policies, and objectives
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rl.ts Wilt't..vvould ben.plJ1Ronforming under the zoning
be r firt.~ial and legal guarantees
zoning request receives [mal
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3. Any existing property improve
necessary for the desired use sh
should be in pI
approval.
be noncon ing under the zoning necessary for the
ermanently disc.ontinued.
Where a propo~~~ rezorti~g involves only a portion of an area that is planned for
ange, the prop shoulCllil1.bt involve property so situated as to create a
ected "isl of change within the larger area, or completely bisect the larger
d "pockets" of the older use, unless it can be demonstrated that
area thus created can reasonable be redeveloped on its own and that
the resultin continuities of use within the larger area will not accelerate the decline
of otherwise viable existing uses not immediately included in the proposed rezoning.
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6. Unique circumstances affecting the property, its surroundings, or some other aspect of
a particular request may be compelling enough to result in a different outcome than
what might otherwise be indicated, but in such cases the City must clearly list and
explain the circumstances underlying its decision.
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Until a property is found ready for rezoning according to the above terms, its existing use will
be considered to conform with's comprehensive plan - regardless of whether it matches the
category of use identified on the plan map - as long as it meets current zoning regulations and
other applicable requirements of City Code. The same rule also applies to any alteration of site
improvements or change from one permitted use to another within the same district: the altered
site or changed use will be considered to conform with the comprehensive plan as long as the
property continues to meet all applicable code requirements and is no et ready for rezoning
per the established terms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
research under!
Techni Background e Golden
aspects of the Ci 's overall
Hall and a reader copy is kept
More information on land use plan requirements
use plan can be found in a separate report kno
Valley Land Use Plan. Along with other documen
comprehensive plan; that report is av' ble for purch
with the City publications on file at Valley Li
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Appendix
program, and
The following paragraphs outline's definitions
standard. And how they are used in the plan.
GOAL: "An idealized end state that
situations toward which to strive
efforts. Goals reflect
POLICY: "An ongoing g .
actions in conformance
decision-making c
the plan."
or administrative
specific e ough to provide direction in a
d whenever applicable throughout the life of
structural framework for making land use decisions that will
use plan by building firmly on its goal foundation. The
ed 0 s 14-16, along with references to the primary
policy.
measurable, and ach
year) time frame."
ate milestone on the way toward a goal. Objectives are specific,
, and are generally intended to be met within a short (three to five
Objectives are the building blocks that fill in the structural framework as it rises upward from the
foundation. This term does not appear in state law, but statutes do require cities outline specific
actions toward plan implementation, which comes to much the same thing. The City's current
land use objectives are listed on pages 17-19, again with references back to primary underlying
goals.
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PROGRAM: "Usually an established source of assistance- whether financial, legal, physical, or
informational- offered through a public or private agency. A program could also be any
coordinated set of actions designed to yield a specified product."
STANDARD: "A specified index of measurement or threshold of acceptability."
Programs provide the tools for erecting the structural framework and
in place, while standards form the structural specifications. The Ci
programs and standards within policy and objective statements ~
them separately.
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ing the building blocks
identified land use
ropriate rather than listing
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I Joint Commission Meetings
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Element Meeting Date Staff Liaison Consultant
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Land Use June 25 Mark Grimes Perry Thorvig
Parks (preliminary) July 23 Rick Jacobson SEH
Housing August 27 Mark Grimes Perry Thorvig
Parks (final) September 24 Rick Jacobson SEH
Wastewater October 22 Eric Eckman SEH
Transportation November 26 Eric Eckman SEH
Surface Water December 17 Eric Eckman BARR
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City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
763-593-8095
www.c1.golden-valley.mn.us
DRAFT
2010-2030
GENERAL LAND USE PLAN
Residential
D Low Density (Less than 5 untts per acre)
D Medium Density (5 to 11.9 untts per acre)
_ High Density (12 or more uotts per acre)
Commercial
D Office
_ Retail/Service (also Includes Office)
Industrial
D Light Industrial (also Includes Office)
r}~1 Industrial (also Includes Office)
~ Mixed Use
D Open Space - Public and Private Ownership
D Schools and Religious Facilities
D Public Facilities - Miscellaneous
_ Semi-Public Facilities - Mlscelianeous
o Open Water
r'~~~ Wetlands National Wetlands Inventory - not field verified
E::3 Railroad
Road Rights-ot-Way
--- Private Streets
Municipal Line
DetfJ:June 13, 2007
Sou~s:
. Hennepin County Surveyors Ottice for Properly Lines (2007).
. DNR for Wetlends
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