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09-24-07 (Joint Meeting)1 n�' Gol. n alley Date: 9/19/07 Planning 763-593-8095 1763-593-8109 (fax) To: Planning Commission Members Open Space and Recreation Members Environmental Commission Members From: Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern N-- Subject: Comprehensive Plan Update: Parks and Open Space Element Final Review Commissioners: This month's Joint Commission Meeting will focus on the parks and open space element of the Comprehensive Plan. A draft document of this element of the plan has been attached. Ms. Anderson and Ms. Behringer, associates of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., have taken your comments and concerns from July's Joint Commission Meeting into consideration when drafting the document. In addition to the element document draft, an existing parks map and future parks map have been attached, as well as a copy of the PowerPoint presentation from July's Joint Commission meeting. We ask that you review the documents prior to Monday's meeting. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 763-593-8099 or through email at jhogeboom@ci.golden-valley.mn.us. I look forward to our meeting. Attachments: - Comprehensive Plan: Parks and Open Space Element Draft Element - Existing Golden Valley Parks Map - Future Golden Valley Parks Map - PowerPoint presentation from July 23 Joint Commission Meeting CC' Mark Grimes Jeannine Clancy Sue Cook Lisa Wittman Eric Eckman Sheila Van Sloun Rick Jacobson Al Lundstrom Veronica Anderson Chris Behringer Brian Erickson Jeanne Fackler Lisa Nesbitt L -.A DeleteM I Forrattedd m Deleted: A BALANCED APPI e • ------------------------------- -- ------------------------------ --------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Deleted,. INTRODUMONI Parks and Open Space Formatted , ---------------------- ----- --- --------------------------- ---------- ---- Deleted: P Aroduction Formatted Formatted -1hal-gaban ------ ORUDDIA x my XA.rks pg plces c shapr5the ph JI W. 3YneighborhoodsIx Deleted: I providing places to socialize. play, exercise and rel a. &rks furnish visual contrasts within the more densely built-up Deleted: I .neighborhoods and can help to better define the image and form of developing and redeveloping areas. Parksprovide a Formatted measure of relief from the monotony of buildings, industrial areas, parking lots,stores, streets and other urban features, Deleted: I thus imparting a psychological uplift to its surroundings – a value 1hWtis often difficult to express in terms of dollars. Formatted Deleted: I Xaftand open spaces also add to the cuality oflife to Golden yelle y reside= by -providing areas that when lands ed Formatted with native plant species and managed for exotic plant. eci s r to colog'cal bigALN3= Lhj& hellIs 12 Ngstain a 11 Formatted jn&M5iye_yyflajk- _v J_USjLNjffl jgwing 91212Q11ugailio healthy habitat foLji_rhjjnxildlifUj well Formatted Formatted ad active r 1he residents of Golden Yall gzparks and o en J.n addition to adding to the gassivegrCcrtLitiono]2p=nities fo Deleted: Parks, playgrounds providing connections 19 the cft�&bike3�=, walkway§, and trail spaces promote a healthy urban lifestyle byDeleted: I rks and o ens ace serve as essential e do tlir ul resources in Iden 1 b kee in ro es Deleted: Well -kept parks vii Formatted high, QjQa!Zr�ing certain areas for scenic and utilitarian qualitie,%gnd maintaig"a j2ositivr, image for the i 's Deleted: land neigbborhoods.,tis iMi2grtant, then, that Lhgy grg oritpu IXgMqMpd and upgraded to mgintain the i s gL ,main I Formatted image asanattractive and pleasant suburban community plA66 where people want to live and work. 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Deleted: habitat and native Formatted Formatted Deleted: I Formatted Deleted: I Formatted Deleted: Parkland and Me Deleted; I Formatted Deleted: areas and provid: Deleted: I Z Formatted Formatted Deleted: varied recreatia Formatted S Deleted: I Formatted Deleted; I Formatted Deleted: $ Formatted Formatted Formatted L -.A stint Condi E2isting Park System Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 12 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Line spacing: 1.5 lir 1.8 a t 1 n t thr a m 1 +u -wide 'de int rest (size and location Delewo: g 3t�r�c in Brookview Golf Course and the Honc3=1litthe Leagt10 area, special use facilities Excluding EresidFents. ------------------------ Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 11 special use facilities, the City of Golden Valley has :t27.R acres of public ark ro -erty .p B p P—----, or 1S acres Der Lo --------- pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted 40 Park and O en S ace Classification u lic eac swimmin Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First pools padj a systems golf – any other facilities of a special line: 0", Space After: 6 pt, Tabs: Within the nark system various types of public reQreatipn Oreas bAve been est ablished to proAde for two rip ' form Of",, ; ; , Not at 0.81" artiAties active use in community/neighborhood Darks and passive use-in-openspace/nature areas Each park in the •'• Deleted: 9 based h the National 1. Recreation and Park Association Formatted: Font: 10 pt system hws been classified ukon guid�li ttYO_kt ILtd y are follows factors include h sic ioortu ;,'• Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS (Park Recreation Open Space and Greenway Guidelines i9c)5) and ss _ _ _ _ ----- ----------------------- -.-.--.-., Formatted: Une spacing: 1.5 lines iV borhgod Park A neighborhood u trk is n . iv" , up df-siand fu julensimil-We la, dljWrenjand fggni ~ ' Deleted. ¶ groups close to home and affording opportunities for informal recsmtion and possibly some scheduled actiAties for Formatted .. 41 an ages Neighborhood parks range in sizefrrom �kp�2:im�sil' five to ten acres and se1-'e au,4= of approximately Formatted �- Deleted: e Formatted: Font: Arial 1/4 to 1/2 square miles and is usually uninterrnpted–by non residential roads and other physical barriers _ __ ------------- Formatted: Body Text Indent 2, Space After: 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.5 ♦ .Communi_ P rk: A communi rk is lar er a tine 1 a >r vii fora rester v ri of ] lines experiences and activities Commusty Parks range in size from 3o to rw acres or as needed to accommodate desired i;l Deleted: 9 uses 123' the community. The location is typically eters ink t,.the q1I 1 and suitability of the site and serves two : Formatted: Font: Arial Formatted or more neighborhoods within r/2 mile to,.q square miles ------------------ ------------------------- ....................Formatted (43 ♦ r i r Formatted 44 remnant landscapes and visual aesthetes /buffering which mai include areas for trails and other passive recreation Deleted: d usesI The location and size is variable and Ient. on • PcCific use, Deleted: 9 Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt ♦ r re '0 1 a k r v' i d ns n f « ^ ',', Formatted accommodating large numbers of oeoILl ;t often jneludes sgcr, al fad 'ties of area -wide 'de int rest (size and location ;'; Deleted: 7 not defined inNRPA) ------------------------ --------------------------------, Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt --------- -------- Formatted: Font: Bold ectal Use F ciliti cial a iii i inciu es la 1 is s ares d plazas, u lic eac swimmin pools padj a systems golf course facilities_, greenbelts drainage aga trailsand any other facilities of a special Formatted Formatted nature for which standards are difficult to formulate aid Hho�sc number location and distribution is dep ne dent croon Deleted: t a number of factor . &Lch factors include h sic ioortu 'ties r acuision an Formatted -i public demand The location and size isvariabletlnddgpAndentonffptdficuse�,___-_ ----- ----------------------- -.-.--.-., i1 •t, Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted ; Formatted �- Deleted: l Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted Deleted: 1 Formatted 2 Deleted:I --� Park Locations and Agent - Aden Ulev s park system wMMA.�elo ith neie l--- --cls in mind. Attractive nark fgilities Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Deleted: the neighborhood parks) and nature areas are located throughout the City so that the maximum number of residents are Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt --ithindosepoximity_tothenearestrecreationalarea_ ._---___---___--_------------- Formatted: Indent: left: 0", Line following_dwcribes the existing park system in the Ci , This includes jllp%ark's classification, location and size Fachspacing: 1.5 lines facility is geographically located on the existingpark and open space man Exhibit X. Deleted: 9 Deleted: a Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" 3 Park Location Acres Brookview Park 200 Brookview Pkwv N 33.0 Geartv Park 3101 Resent Ave N 4_7 Hampshire Park 1610 Louisiana Ave N 14.0 Lakeview Park 1521 Hillsboro Ave N 5_0 ` Lion's Park 151 Louisiana Ave N 19.0 Medley Park 2331 Ensign Ave N 12.6 Schauer Park 631 Ottawa @ye N 11.3 Scheid Park 1856 Toledo Ave N 9_8 Wesley Park 8305 Wesley Dr.. 19.9 3 Park -Location Acres Glenview Terrace Park 2351 Zenith Ave N 1-0 Golden Oaks Park 1141 Valders Ave N 2_0 Natchez Park 201 Natchez Ave N 5_0 North Tyrol Park 900 Westwood Ave N 9_4 '.�eman Park 1101 Florida Ave N 4_6 uth Tyrol Park' 1501 Kaitern Ln 3_6 Stockman Park 3300 Maior Ave N 1-5 St. Croix Park 631 Ottawa Ave N 1_4 Wildwood Park 7401 Duluth St 4_2 Yosemite 3501 Yosemite Ave N 1_4 3 Facility Location Acres Brookview Golf Course 200 Brookview Pkwy 143.5 Honeywell Little League Area 7101 Sandburg Road 11.0 M Park Location I Acres Adeline Nature Area Adeline Ln & Angelo Drive 1_2 Bassett Creek Nature Area 2130 Zane Ave N 76 Briarwood Wildlife/Bird Sanctuary 2500 Unity Ave 15:8 General Mills Nature Preserve 9201 Olson Memorial Hwy ` 27.0 Golden Ridge Nature Area Earl St A Flag Ave N 1-6 Honeywell Pond 1800 Douglas Dr 3_6 Laurel Avenue Greenbelt 6600 Laurel 4ye S 33.1 Mary Hills Nature Area 2190 Bonnie Ln 15.7 Outlot #1 2301 Nobel Ave N 1-9 Pennsylvania Woods 1301RhodeIsland Ave N 22.9 Rice Lake Nature Area 4120 6assett Creek Dr 9_0 Tree Farm 1250 Orkla Dr 1_5 Western Avenue Marsh Western & Winnetka 21.6 Other Parks Recreation Facilities and Open Spaces Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Indent: First line: 0' lthe--___--- --- Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt d ut _ _ _ Formatbed:Space After: 6 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 p Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt --------Deleted:I Urban -Trails- (See Transportation Plan) ---.- Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 12 The City of Golden Valley will continue the development of a comprehensive urban trail system The system links Xuiwjg_ _ nig i r of is with par schools the Civi�Center aru,u-(2 er community amenities INCLUDE OVE_R�JEW OF fHF UIZ�� 1,_l�L�,I��F(� IQN_Q�_THE �NSPnRTATION PIAN HERE (For further discussion ou urban trails, see the Transportation Plan.) rselr locptg� in the Cits of Golden Valley), has �1� acres irtSi4lSleil Valle' A►�n the City o.gld@n Valley has-------- 4 Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 12 Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 12 Formatted: Not Strikethrough Park Related Issues and Opportunities. Coimnunity input and p Irticipation is key to the success of park and open space planning Community needs desires an o .... .rn.ri£q important in deteimiining future priorities for park and facilities dev 1opo inentand open space preservation. tuirihe[ gf oommimity —utrs lch initiatives were used in 2006 tet sli p .. 55M 5 3Lod o_p.+%Ikuse. faciliti end maintenance during the preparation of this comprehensive update (Car A,pp?ndix Cl Following i5 a discussion of each of the met d used togaineominuni in ut and�i_ summery l} ._ oli#iO�Il3�.ftt? R II F <t1Y_ ♦ The. City of Golden Valley commissioned Decision Resources Ltd to condnd a community -wide survey in 2oo6. Professional interviewers polled aoo residents by telephone on a range of community issues including questions regarding the City's Park and Recreation opportunities 3ctitiities and golf Twenty percent g thQ t iinwo.d_dtd-sU_th t4-th�Xl Iden Vallev�or sv`rimming s��immine pools, and walking trails, The. pen Space and Recreation �c�iim_i_�si�nprep�,Ied Park Planni Citi;den �ury stUdyin detail- Questions were directed toward overall quality safety= and use of the city's parks and recreation programs The surveys were Irladr availableQpen houses, were posted on t e Cites we�>ste purl maims e�ut in theCi. N wsletter, In general the majority gf the respondents felt that parks were very j=ortant and helped to maintain a sense of physical and ♦ Four Community Open Houses were held during the months of August and September 2oo6 at Brook%jew. Hampshire, Wesley.and Scheid P�11 s. The open houses �roviid community t a members with an opporrty tai v_i� park information boards to discuss park -related concerns with Park Staff and Park and Open Space Commission members and to collect additional comments It was eenerally felt that Golden Valley had a great park system and recreation thitpark staff were friendly an�helpfulFacilides 7ILRS1. requested were some tyre of aquatic recreation a commtini1y recreation center, and play equipment that was updated and more greative, creative,Othercomment.}yg more irk s i c . Otber issues and opportunities identified 12y Staff and the Open. Space a and Recreation Commission include Z Number of barriers i e major sheets and roadways with limited pedestrian crossings prohibit easy access to the parks and nature areas: ♦ Lack of connectivity between parks: Incr s update park way finding signage: ♦ Inerease/maintain safebL measures within parks i.e., lighting: ♦ Increase nark and maintenance funding Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, 16 pt, Bold Formatted: Body Text Indent, Space After: 6 pi, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Tabs: Not at 0.5" + 4.5" + Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.13", Hanging: 0.19", Tabs: Not at 0.5" Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.31" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.13", Hanging: 0.19", Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Tab after: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.5", Tabs: Not at 0.5" Formatted: Font: Trebuchet MS, Bold -------Formatted: Space After: 6 pt ........ Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Body Text Indent, Indent: Left: 0.13", Hanging: 0.19", Space After: 6 pt, Bulleted + Level: 1+ Aligned at: 0.5" + Tab after: 0.75" + Indent at: 0.75", Tabs: Not at 0.5" + 0.75" + 4.5" + 5.38" ♦ Increase parking stalls within the jar sh ♦ Ensure Open and accessible restrowns ♦ Additional drinking fountains Metropolitan Council System Statement Wjin it, an Svstem Statement does not designate ally land in the City for existing or prouosed metrolloUtin park facilities opal connections to the regional trails are covered in more detail in the TranspQrtation and Trails Section of_ tbl; S1ggument. 6 Deleted: i - Formatted: Font: 14 pt Formatted: Space After: 6 pt Formatted: Left, Space After: 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Border: Bottom: (No border) Deleted: Local connections to the regional trails is Policy Plan The City of Golden Valley recognizes the importance of parig, open spaces nature areas and recreational facilities in the erall health and well being of the city A mission (Vision) ,Statement,gosis and policies have been developed for-------- l&i n ValLcy-tQ-add_rtls -,kyd."I n r its future 120rk system The term vision statement outlines what the city wants to do for the future of the cummunity nark system. The mission statement in this document articulates the Parks Department'.p=p-se as related to parks and open space. Goals are used to describe a long-term end toward addressing key community issues while the policies retlect the cies general intentions to achieve each of the stated goals Deleted: --Page Break Formatted: Font: Georgia, 16 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Bold Vision Statement --------------- `� ------- - ------------------ atted: Font: 12 pt, Bold he Ci o Golden Valle hall nu re lacy events, a assoc' ''¢ns that maintain recrea 'on as a oc of v _ - _--_ �:, -_atted: Font: 10 pt, Italic family and community life_ --------------------------------------------------'P atted: Line spas 1.5 lines ng atted: Font: 10 pt fission Statementatted: Font: 10 pt, Italic ----------------------------- Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt, mis i n he a rk K r D' ar ent is to community h rk • d Italic Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold r�ogran?s,....... . .... . -- .... ------ ------ - - - - - - matted: Font: For •--------------- - - ----- ----------- -------- ----....... ------ - -- - ------ - ---------� Deleted:9 The Park Plan Ma - - „ ' . Formatted: Font: Italic Deleted: ¶ The it,} of Golden Valles is a hMy developed comrmnit) with a well-established pad -system 1ml2mvement to the stem ` Formatted: Font: Arial, 12 pt Formatted: Left, Border: Bottom: (No border) Formatted: Font: 12 pt, Bold Formatted: left, Space After: 6 pt, [.fine spacing: 1.5 lines, Border: Bottom: (No border) Formatted: Left, Indent: Left:' r s th o 0.13", Hanging: 0.19", Space After: Continued expFmsion of its regrgitiQnalproeranj& in -u iinyred-s ewar . hs ip of the park an(1 nature a.�1 ._..� _lr ? 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Bulleted the use of "green" landscaping and maintenance approaches + Level: 1 +Aligned at: 0.25 5"+Tab �, after: 0.5" +Indent at: 0.5', Border: Bottom: (No border), Tabs: The park plan map iExhibi#X) shows the i. ribution-•pffi d open spaces as categorized by Park Cl sific �n_Typt Not at 0.5" and internal park trail connections Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 0.13", Hanging: 0.19", Space After: 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.5 lines, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Tab after: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.5", Border: Bottom: (No border), Tabs: Not at 0.5" 7 Goals and Policies bm 9. geek all opportuafts, withiki finp4cial Urnito, to plan. procure, dcv—�Iop and maintain pgrks and recreatign respurces. 8 Formatted Formatted Deleted: I Formatted Formatted Formatted Formatted 1. 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They are addressed in separate documents.' 9 Over time our community faces ongoing demands for specific changes to the zoning map or the zoning text in order to allow local property owners to keep up with changing land use trends. By maintaining a broad vision of how Golden Valley should look and 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 "big picture" helps ensure that each new decision fits in with others made before it rather than working at cross purposes. The vision also gives residents and nonresident property owners information on the expected long-term future of their property and their neighborhood, so they can make their own plans accordingly. In other words, the plan offers a means for local government to join in partnership with individual and corporate citizens to manage the speed and direction of change in Golden Valley.11 9 In addition to the plan map, Golden Valley's general land use plan is composed of goals, policies, objectives, programs, and standards that serve as guides to how the City will maintain and renew its .. 201 Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Georgia Formatted: Font: Georgia, 10 pt Formatted: Space After: 6 pt, Line spacing: 1.5 lines Formatted: Font: Georgia Page 13: [2011 Deleted vanderson 8/15/20071:30:00 PM The general land use plan for Golden Valley is one of several elements that make up our state - mandated Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use Element provides a broad outline of the goals, objectives, and policies to guide future land use decisions. The elements of Housing, and Water Resource Management, along with our Park and Open Space Plan are all additional elements of our Land Use Plan. They are addressed in separate documents. Over time our community faces ongoing demands for specific changes to the zoning map or the zoning text in order to allow local property owners to keep up with changing land use trends. By maintaining a broad vision of how Golden Valley should look and 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 "big picture" helps ensure that each new decision fits in with others made before it rather than working at cross purposes. The vision also gives residents and nonresident property owners information on the expected long-term future of their property and their neighborhood, so they can make their own plans accordingly. In other words, the plan offers a means for local government to join in partnership with individual and corporate citizens to manage the speed and direction of change in Golden Valley. In addition to the plan map, Golden Valley's general land use plan is composed of goals, policies, objectives, programs, and standards that serve as guides to how the City will maintain and renew itself now and into the future. The foundation of 's general land use plan rests on five goal statements. Policies and objectives build upon this foundation (See the appendix for definitions of these terms). The City has included land use programs and standards within policy and objective statements rather than listing them separately. Historic Land Use Trends Golden Valley was incorporated in December 1886. Seven years later in 1893, the annexation of o.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 miles of area. The City's land use planning history goes back to the 1930s, when Golden Valley adopted its first zoning code to regulate the development and use of property. Total population was less than 2,000 — about 550 families. There were virtually no local business areas. The City first adopted an actual land use plan document in 1959• Population by then had ballooned to 14,5oo. An estimated thirty percent of the city's land area was still undeveloped. General Mills and Honeywell, two of the City's largest corporate citizens today, had only recently come to town. Golden Valley's development boom leveled off as the supply of developable land dwindled in the 197os and 8os. In the 19gos, Golden Valley began to shift focus toward the redevelopment of existing land. A downtown area was established near the intersection of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue. Downtown Golden Valley was planned with an emphasis on providing a mix of housing stock as well as new and innovative retail and business areas. Current Land Use Trends Today Golden Valley is almost entirely developed for a variety of urban and open space uses. The number of households continues to increase modestly each year, but total population remains at about 21,000 as the average household size gets smaller. Currently, 48% of the city 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• Commercial land in Golden Valley comprises 7% of the city's total land use. Commercial development includes retail and office uses. Golden Valley is home to several large 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 loo 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 walkability in the general design. Restaurants, shops, and services are intended to be accessible by area residents through motorized and non -motorized transportation. Industrial development in Golden Valley primarily occurs along railroad corridors and Interstate 394• Although some manufacturing -based industry exists in Golden Valley, most industrial designated areas include light industry and business. Eight percent of the land in Golden Valley is used for industrial purposes. 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 park in Golden Valley. In addition to formal institutions and parks, 3% of Golden Valley's total land use is comprised of open space and wetlands. There are certain areas, such as those with steep slopes or poor soils that are not developable. Golden Valley is also home to several lakes and large bodies of standing water. Bodies of water include, Sweeney Lake, Twin Lake, and Wirth Lake. Golden Valley is well known for its excellent network of highways. Major highways (four or more lanes) account for 6% of the total land use in Golden Valley. Minnesota Trunk Highways 55 and ioo, as well as Interstate 394 and U.S Highway 169 all traverse Golden Valley. While Golden Valley is dedicated to providing good highway and freeway access, it also strives to make itself conducive to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. In 2oo6, Golden Valley became involved in a Hennepin County program emphasizing the importance of incorporating active living into everyday life. This has triggered 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. Golden Valley will work to preserve and protect historic places within the city. Currently, no such 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. Golden Valley Total Land Use (Insert the existing Land Use Map) Residential ■ Commercial O Industrial ❑ Institutional ■ Major Highways 133 Non -Urban Areas ■ Open Water Bodies Break LAND USE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Make a list of land 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. 55• Land use along arterial streets Land use on Medicine Lake Road across from apartment areas in Crystal THE PLAN MAP The land use plan map (Exhibit B) provides a vision of future land use distributions throughout Golden Valley. The boundaries of different land use areas are broadly sketched; where they fall in mid -block, for example, a certain freedom of interpretation is allowed in pinpointing their exact location. Land use categories are rather broadly drawn as well; while general descriptions (Exhibit C) are provided as part of the plan, they do not cover every possible use or situation, leaving room for interpretation when a specific use is not clearly listed anywhere or occurs under special circumstances. Zoning is the main tool available to cities for implementing the comprehensive plan. If the zoning map and the plan map reflect differing land use groups for a particular property, the zoning map must be legally amended. before the planned use can occur; the rezoning process thus serves as a gateway between present and future. Differences between the zoning map and the land use plan map at any given time do not automatically indicate conflicts between zoning and plan. Golden Valley specifically supports current zoning as being entirely appropriate for any given property until it is found to be ready for plan implementation through redevelopment. Break - Exhibit C: Definitions of Land Use Categories Residential Low Density (Less than 5-oo homes per gross 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 Council equivalent is "single family". Residential Medium Density (from 5.00 to ii 9 homes per gross acre of land area): Medium density residential uses include two family attached homes in clusters of more than ten units, or townhomes, or other types of housing in PUD's where the average density of development falls within the acceptable range. Metro Council equivalent is part of "multi -family". Residential, High Density (12 oo homes or more per gross acre of land area): Apartment buildings and condominiums are the predominant high density residential uses. Other types of housing in PUD's are also appropriate in these areas if they are developed to meet the minimum density threshold. Metro Council equivalent is part of "multi -family". Office: This limited use category features general office buildings. Medical or laboratory facilities where work is performed in a predominantly office setting are also acceptable uses. Office areas may include mixed use office/residential PUDs. Metro Council equivalent is part of "commercial". Commercial: Commercial uses include retail sales/services, restaurants, hotels/motels, and for- profit entertainment/recreation facilities, as well as anything allowed in an office area. Mixed use commercial/residential PUDs are also a possibility. Metro Council equivalent is "commercial", except that does NOT classify any residential care facilities as commercial uses. Light 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". 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 Religious Facilities: These include education facilities at all levels, the cemetery, places of worship for all denominations, and miscellaneous religious installations. Metro Council equivalent is part of "public, semi-public". Public Facilities, Miscellaneous: Administrative or service installations (except those otherwise classified) at all levels of government fall into this category. Metro Council equivalent is part of "public, semi-public". Semi -Public Facilities, Miscellaneous: Residential treatment or care facilities, hospitals and surgical centers, private clubs, and other not-for-profit facilities (except those otherwise classified) fall into this category. Metro Council equivalent is part of "public, semi-public", except for residential treatment or care. Wetland: Properties in this category are generally those listed in the National Wetland Inventory. By definition, all wetland areas are considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent is "wetland development constraint". Floodplain: This category includes all areas with a land elevation below the ioo-year flood level. By definition, all floodway areas are considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent is "floodplain development constraint". Open Water: Sweeney/Twin Lake, Wirth Lake, DNR unnamed basin #27-36, (in Wirth Park, along the creek north of Highway 55), and Bassett Creek are classified as open water areas. By definition, all open water is considered to be "in use". Metro Council equivalent is "open water". Right -of -Way, 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". Right-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. Vacant Land: In general, land is classified as vacant if it 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 vacant if it meets all of the following criteria — it is part of a privately owned or tax forfeit parcel; it is at least half of the parcel's overall size; it has NO usable structures and minimal or no landscaping; it is a size and configuration to hold a development of the appropriate scale for its land use classification; it is not substantially encumbered by floodplain or wetland designation; and both it and the developed portion of the parcel can meet all applicable City Code requirements if split apart. LAND USE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Goal 1— Complete Community - A community that contains a variety of residential areas, major employers, retail, service, institutional areas, and park.and gpen space Objective More variety o� horsing options ......._...:.. Preservation of elementary schools. Preservation of major employment centers. Upgrading of the downtown area at Winnetka and Hwy. 55 and other neighborhood commercial areas. Encourage development that serves the daily needs of Golden Valley residents. Integrating means for alternative modes of transportation throughout the city. Policies The city will facilitate the development of townhouses, apartments or condominiums that are compatible with their surrounding areas. The city will encourage 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 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. Implementation of multi -use districts that enable compatible uses to coexist. Erotect and respect tradiuoal nelrborhgo:s Policies The city will monitor and update provisions for all zoning districts and for planned unit developments, as necessary, to conform with identified land use categories and to properly support plan implementation. Of particular importance are the specific use lists and "purpose and intent" paragraphs for each district. The City will inform and include citizens in planning for land use changes in their neighborhoods. Goal 3 — Development of Commercial Corridors — Redevelopment along major commercial corridors such as I-394 and Hwy. 55• Objectives Increased jobs and tax base. Visually attractive development along the city's major freeway corridors. Creation of community identity through a recognizable town center. Policies The City will study planned land uses all along the Highway loo corridor after all highway -related improvements are in place, to determine the need or desirability of area -wide plan amendments accommodating altered land use demand. The ""City wdl 's on the I, -3g4 Plan apted o as gutcle for "future an use in; theI-394 cp2xidor `"(See.attgq ,eq map on page . :) The City will re-examine the existing HRA "redevelopment philosophy", to address questions raised in the Technical Background. The City will work with area residents and businesses to establish a visioning process for future development. 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 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. Goal 5 — High Quality Development — Existing and new development that meet high construction and visual quality standards and include measures of sustainability. Objectives Policies The City will assure that its review processes, zoning, and building regulations are designed to promote high quality developments. The City will invest in an address -linked computerized land use database capable of providing data on the size, age, value, and other circumstances of all City properties, for better tracking of issues such as the rehabilitation or redevelopment needs of any particular area. 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 all institutionally designated properties to consider their long term viability and/or options for alternative use. The City will define various approaches and/or incentives to promote a City beautification program Goal 6 — Redevelopment — Public and private redevelopment that is compatible with the city's land use plan map and policies. Objectives Redevelopment of parcels that are blighted, functionally obsolete, economically unsustainable, or incompatible with adjacent uses. Encourage and promote redevelopment projects that create opportunities for active living. Policies The City will assure that new uses in redevelopment area are compatible with existing development and the city's land use plan. The City. 3nay.,conaider providiog public assistance to those redevelopment projects that serve a substantial public purpose and are compatible with the objective above, if feasibly. Goal 7 — Protection of the Environment - Environmentally sustainable land use patterns and development practices and policies that accommodate the city's economic and social needs. Objectives 'reservai�on and enhancernenfofwetian preservatiori and enbince ei t of water bodies RestOTatloll df native vegetation Maintenance of existing natur4l features Reduction of light in the night sky Co -location of higher density uses with commercial services to reduce the amount of auto travel and corresponding air pollution Policies The City will consider potential diversity or environmental impacts before adopting or amending development - or construction related regulations, Negative impacts will be balanced against concerns for the general public health, safety, or welfare. Where possible, strategies for mitigating negative impacts will be identified. The City will avocktu energy conserving technologies and construction techniques, including active and passive solar energy features, by advocating their use in applications for new development and by amending City Code or City policies as appropriate to allow property owners to take advantage of new approaches. The City vvili ruin ai inran envrcer�tal prochon by promoting aidairitrung urea parks incl open:pacer anduxrag;deveIapirient stards`taphocl etivuauntal uidelues' The City will monitor ongoing Sustainable Development Initiative research and accomplishments at the state level, for possible incorporation into future updates of this plan. The City will study the suggested strategies of the Sustainable Development Initiative's local guidebook, when available, for possible local application. Goal 8 — Accommodation of Regional Needs - Reconcile local preferences and desires with regional needs and legislative imperatives by adopting a cooperative approach, seeking creative solutions to points of conflict, and maintaining ongoing education efforts. Objectives 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. 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 I-494/694 loop, the City shall continue to support economic development and job creation in concentrations serviceable by transit Goal 9 Improved.Health Through Active vixg Improve the overall health,,d we�eusg of the :co nunityby incorporating dev.�lop n t tl tem iaees etiv Ir a9 Objectives Policies The City will continue to work with the Planning Commission, the Parks and Open Space Commission, and the Public Works Department to improve and construct non -motorized transportation infrastructure whenever possible. The City will work to adopt mixed-use zoning designations in areas of high density, such as the 1394 Corridor Redevelopment Project. The City will continue to meet standards necessary to qualify for planning grants. The City will co go tok with its Pik and Recreation Det to mer recre€x oportunaties toGol ell Valley xeatdents Goal 10 — Implementation Partners The City shall remain open to new partnership opportunities with Hennepin County, the Metro Council, and state or federal agencies 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 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 conformity via concurrent application for plan amendment and rezoning; follow-up could include formalization in City Code of a suitable joint application process or consideration of one or more policies to limit or prohibit concurrent applications. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Policies, objectives, programs, and standards all contribute toward turning this plan into reality. Local regulations having an impact on plan implementation can be found in City Code - primarily in the zoning and subdivision chapters - and in the State Building Code, adopted by reference in City Code. Some policies adopted by separate resolutions over the years may also act as implementing devices, even though they are not officially part of the general land use plan. The main responsibility for implementation lies with the City Council as its formal decision- maldng body. The City's Planning Commission plays a strong supporting role in its capacity as advisor to the Council. The Human Rights Commission and other Council -established bodies may also be involved from time to time. The City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides added power to acquire land for redevelopment, secure financing, and eliminate blighting conditions, should any of those actions become necessary. To achieve any particular objective, Golden Valley may turn to state or federal agencies, the Metro Council, Hennepin County, neighboring communities, 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, 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 to be weighed equally in all cases: 1. All owners of the property should jointly petition for rezoning to a district that matches the land use category identified on the plan map. 2. The property should meet minimum development standards for the desired change in use, which may include zoning specifications, subdivision specifi Comprehensive Plan —Park Section t.. a Golden Iallq Background Summary Review% Demographics &Trends Community & Staff Input MPC's Regional Recreation Open Space Policy Plan, Parks System Statement v, Natural Resources Inventory Watershed Plans Comprehensive Plan, 1999 _ 17W pt(!ir Existing Park and Open Space System 1,035 Acres (15% Total Land, 25% if including institutional, i.e., schools, churches, etc.) Park Classifications Neighborhood Parks • Community Parks • Special Use Nature Areas Non -City Owned Facilities lbr�hr�isi7 r plan --park sertiloh Demographics - Population Forecast Population '� '.f 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 cr»nlrrvhensnw plan park seatol Demographics - Age Distribution 2000 Census ., 7,000 -- 5.725 1 i 6,000 5,000-J.51J._.. 3,9MI. 4,000 — 3 3 2,,000000 i 1.000 0 � � 150r 16-24 2544 45-64 65, younger Onsprehewive pianpnA.st, Demographics - Diversity 2 Park Planning Open Houses - 2006 Comments Great park system & recreation programs Parks well maintained Friendly, helpful Staff Some type of aquatic recreation complex Community recreation center Creative, updated play equipment Park specific comments (-ont# rhrnsni e plan—park .senior Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey How important are Recreation Programs and Facilities to the Citizens of Golden Valley? Very Important for all survey participants because: Parks help maintain both the physical and mental well-being. t,lan—pail; Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey 93% rated quality of parks Good to Excellent 61 % felt the parks in Golden Valley to be Very Safe 69% thought the existing parks/facilities meet needs Somewhat Well to Very Well 73% leave Golden Valley for neighboring communities mainly for Pools/Swimming (17.1%) Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey 5 Most Used Parks: Brookview Park Lions Park Wesley Park ; Scheid Park Theodore Wirth Park (Mpls. Park in Golden Valley) e"JprehenSfveptaii park sectm7� Community Input – 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey Top 5 Activities Pleasure Walking x r Bicycling Playground Equipment Ice Skating Using Fitness Trail r Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey Importance of Maintenance, Development & Land Acquisition i 4 ga6,rN n, �y v^oa°ws {-r�nt�rrtu-t: �r �r ��lnrt—fuuk-Sr•rlion 4 Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey Likelihood of Facility Use ' * comprrhens"Ve plan --- perrlr section Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey New Facility Construction 70 _.. OD so sz — ew o ii 40 X 20 10 -- 0 C—ly [soler NOWralhbrpeirve-,—Agretic ImpOrtanl Cenbr —. ■ 1. Im;1n. Recreation Facil i" ONR Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey Support Tax Increase for New Facilities zx 29'X 6ak ®S�ppat ■ Oppose p NP Community Input - 2006 Park Planning Citizen Survey New Facility Construction 25 21.7 20 B 14.8 16.5 16.8 p 15 rc m ar 4.9 5 — 0iL L= — NR No $7315 $16-529 $3050.5 S<6$59 0- $60 _ease Dollar Amount Ra n9e rcrmfrrehensive p,1an-- paA .seciia?_ Park Staff Input • Re-evaluate park use and needs • Maintenance issues • C.I.P. • Staff vision • Priority items completed l,Irm---�tx�k .yeet«i<e Policies Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Maintenance 4 Recreation r Trail System - Natural Resources 0 Next Steps Draft Comprehensive Plan — Park and Open Space Section Update Draft Park and Open Space System Master Plan Yom`. 4T. . � . � aE .k. § 9edtpun ■C a I C•aji o E� I WE toorj P■Ikt�. ,.... ; I� CITY OF NF11 HOPCRYSTAL; CITY OF K,Y L.� 55 1 iINWn Y F jL — i I % - *a ��Mtl • , w. 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