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03-10-15 CM Agenda Packet AGENDA Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City HaU 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room March 10, 2015 6:30 pm Paqes 1. 2014 Open Space and Recreation Commission Annual Report (20 minutes) 2-4 2. METRO Blue Line Station Location (30 minutes) 5-11 3. Summary of Redevelopment Projects (30 minutes) 12-14 4. Proposed Ordinance Amendments - Zoning and Subdivisions (20 minutes) 15-17 5. Golden Valley Road/Highway 55 West Rezoning (20 minutes) �8-28 6. City Manager Search (15 minutes) 29 Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. " This document is available in alternate formats upan a 72-hour request. Please call � 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968)ta make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. 5e'vM 6 �� 6.9 j 5 *.;:. -:��. =�`��, a T � �. ��>.A� ..�'✓ ..� � `.�. . �� i V:NhR'.�.. �� . . . . . . �' Park and Recreation Department 763-512-2345/7b3-512-2344(fax) . . �I��ui��*i' ,�. . ,.�_„_.:� ( , iiil°�i�pili�'o . . . .fii .. .. . . . . . . . Executive Summary Goiden Valley Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 1. Open Space and Recreation Commission 2014 Annual Report Prepared By Bob Mattison, Open Space and Recreation Commission Chair Rick Birno, Director of Parks & Recreation Summary Presentation of the 2014 Open Space and Recreation Commission Annual Report. Attachments • 2014 Open Space and Recreation Commission Annual Report (2 pages) Zo14 Annual Report City of Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission Tasks/Projects/Topics: 1. Reviewed and approved a new play structure for Hampshire Park z. Reviewed and approved project, partnerships and grant application for the Sandburg Learning Center Athletic Facility Improvement Project. 3. Partnered with the Environmental Commission on the Natural Resource Management Plan. 4. Participated in the Sochacki Park, Mary Hifls and Rice Lake nature area public input visioning process for a new regional park. 5. Met with residents from the Lion's Park neighborhood regarding parking, traffic and use issues. Worked with staff and athletic association representatives to address issues and develop a list of recommendations for the zos5 season. Recommendations reviewed and approved by the OSRC and the City Council. 6. Reviewed winter warming house operation and ovtdoor rink usage figures. Made recommendation to close Lakeview Park and utilize savings to offer new winter recreation trail at Brookview Golf Course. 7. Members participated in the Community Center Task Force process. 8. Reviewed community open land parcels—still in discussion process. g. Reviewed and supported pathway to play concept and partnership with Three Rivers Park District. Zo. Brookview Golf Course review- overview of golf course operation. 11. Yearly review of Recreation Programs with Recreation Supervisors. zz. Members participated in Metro Blue Line Extension - informational meetings, discussion, and on-going developments. 13. Opening of Lawn Bowling Green Looking forward to Zo15: • Community Center next steps • Review open land parcels • Review and provide guidance on the Parks Capital Improvement Plan • Address issue of a park for the new residents in the Golden Hilis/Xenia area • Continue to look at park resources for GV residents in new develapment at West End. • Begin work on the Park and Recreation portion of the updated Comprehensive Plan; advise Councii on strategic planning effort in ZosS as requested • Phase I implementation of the Sochacki Park, Mary Hills and Rice Lake Nature area regional park plans • Sandburg Athletic Facility Improvement Project • installation of the new Play Structure at Hampshire Park � Review and make recommendation to City Council for future park and tree replacement dedication fees from future development projects • Work with staff to add a new Gazebo to Brookview Park for concerts and events � Looking forward to new opportunities for residents this summer including mobile summer playgrounds,youth and senior lawn bowling leagues, expanded concert series and movies in the park, collaborative programs with the GV Library, mini—US Open golf event for kids, teen sand voileyball league, summer football camp, Friday night free piay soccer and more... • Work with staff and Three Rivers Park District on the Pathway to Play concept • Invite community athletic associations to OSRC meetings for program updates and discussion on future facility needs The Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission continues to be active in all areas dealing with issues related to parks, open spaces and recreational activities. The commission attempts to re-evaluate pertinent issues on a yearly basis and tries to be responsive to citizen input. The current membership of the commission is strong and looking forward to the future. ��t � �� '"� �.��. � ` y�,��f� � � � _ �� a� � �� -� .� . _�� '� � ��` ; �.� . � � ��; .� , �. .� � �� Planning Department 763-593-8095/763-593-8109(fax} � � �� .�. :,. .:� �"� ��'r,� � �� R �� z, : � n:_� �.� _:� Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 2. METRO Blue Line Station Location Prepared By Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary As discussed during the METRO Blue Line Extension Update at the February 17 City Council meeting, the Project Office hopes to gain clarity regarding the number of light rail stations to be located in Golden Valley soon so that additional planning and engineering can be done efficiently. Currently, only one of the two potential stations (Golden Valley Road or Plymouth Avenue) is in the budget. Based on information gathered so far, including a Community Meeting held at the Church of St. Margaret Mary on February 26, the Project Office would like to approach the Corridor Management Committee in April or May with a recommendation on which station to include moving forward or to consider keeping both stations. The Council may decide to officially support any number of the options on the table. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide background on the two locations. Attachments Location map (1 page) Station Option Comparison - Golden Valley PAC (3 pages) Comment Overview- February 26 Community Meeting (2 pages) -�,'-a � �:� 'v�.�zx� � " ii�: r,`T-�,� t�� 1'*�'�^��,'�.'. A�.:�.'... .�"`�"mn, � j� > lPe,. 4i.Y.c.Y.Z"J � ,�..�`�".+B f�� ' .k�{�w j� 7 #'� 'i �."1��° ,,,m„ � �'' ��.�'';�$�_:��+ .d, �, .�� ,�J,� anuany poomua�� "�«+ � � . , ... 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Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee February 5, 2015 Station Option Comparison — Key Points Two Station Option Pros Cons Each station serves a different function, Greater construction impacts with two different neighborhoods, and different needs stations More new infrastructure would be built that Parking in larger demand with two stations benefits our community in the long term Property values will increase in a larger area Building two stations will increase cost of project Further improvements in access to the light Great noise impacts with train stopping twice trail and development opportunities in the area Greater ridership numbers with two stations This option results in the maximum ecological impact possible Presence of additional police in the area Light rail travel time is increased with two stations Increased Theodore Wirth Park use More pressure is put on Theodore Wirth Park with two stations Surrounding Parks will be safer with more Surrounding parks will be used by more people using them (isolation can make them people, which is not desirable to those using unsafe) parks today Two Station Option Key Points: Pros: Each station serves a different function and serves different neighborhoods. Having two stations will increase overall ridership, development opportunities, and opportunity to utilize the assets of the area (parks, businesses, homes). Cons: However, building two stations will have a greater impact on the surroundings in regards to ecology, noise, light, and general construction work to build the track and stations. It will also slow travel time and create larger demand in the area for parking and use of the surrounding parks. Golden Valley Road Station Option Pros Cons Less environmental impact on Basset Creek Noise impacts to nearby Golden Valley residents with train stopping at GV Road Better access for Golden Valley residents Uncooperative Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Better access for Golden Valley businesses Light pollution impacts to nearby Golden Valley residents and park users Better bus service possible in Golden Valley More traffic and busses on Golden Valley Road Improved infrastructure at the station area— Possibility of increased demand for on-street electricity,water, street improvements parking in surrounding neighborhoods Access for Courage Kenney residents,visitors, If station is a commuter destination, this and employees negatively impacts the surrounding residents Possibly less traffic impact on Golden Valley Increased safety concerns for nearby residents Road due to Courage Kenny visitors Roundabout at Golden Valley Road and With only this station,there is reduced access Theodore Wirth Parkway a stronger possibility to light rail for North Minneapolis residents with the building of this station Better connections to the parks to the north of the station could be provided (informed from station area planning) Faster travel time for LRT with one station instead of two Golden Valley Road Station Option Key Points: Pros: If only Golden Valley Road station is built and Plymouth Station is not built, Golden Valley residents will have easier access to light rail by using Golden Valley Road. Golden Valley Road could potentially be improved to accommodate more car, bike, bus, and foot traffic to meet the increased demand. This station has more potential to serve employees at nearby businesses, particularly Courage Kenny's employees, as well as residents. Building only one station will increase the travel time on the line, which could increase ridership. Cons: However, building only Golden Valley Road station will reduce access to light rail for many North Minneapolis residents. Plymouth Station has better access directly to Theodore Wirth Park and its amenities. While the train would only stop once in this area, which could increase travel time and therefore ridership, ridership potential is also lost in the Plymouth station area. Plymouth Station Option Pros Cons Better access to Wirth Park and its amenities Less accessible for many Golden Valley residents Park areas north of Golden Valley Road station Few parking options at this station would be quieter and less impacted than if Golden Valley Road station were built Potential gains with Minneapolis Park and Not a great commuter station due to lack of Recreation Board parking, which decreases ridership and revenue Fewer construction impacts on Golden Valley Public Safety jurisdiction issues need to be Road station, road, and surroundings worked through Less of an increase in traffic on Golden Valley Close to Penn Avenue station, which does not Road than if that station were built maximize potential ridership numbers as well as Golden Valley Road station could Faster travel time for LRT with one station Little to no access for Courage Kenny instead of two residents,visitors, and employees Worse access for Golden Valley residents Worse access for Golden Valley businesses Less benefits to Golden Valley residents while still experiencing all of the impacts of the light rail Plymouth Station Option Key Points: Pros: Plymouth Station has better access directly to Theodore Wirth Park and its amenities. By building only Plymouth Station,there is less impact to those living immediately adjacent to the Golden Valley Road Station. There would likely be less traffic impacts on Golden Valley Road if that station is not built. Cons: However, if only Plymouth station is built and Golden Valley Road Station is not built, Golden Valley residents will have more difficulty accessing light rail. Golden Valley Road station has more potential to serve employees at nearby businesses, particularly Courage Kenny's employees as well as residents. While the train would only stop once in this area, which could increase travel time and therefore ridership, ridership potential is also lost in the Golden Valley Road station area. Comment Overview: February 26 Community Meeting on Golden Valley Road and Plymouth Avenue Stations One or Both Stations Comments were received in favor of all options: both, Golden Valley,or Plymouth. Following is a sampling of responses: • Having both stations would provide better access for North Mpls residents and provide access to visitors to Wirth Park • Golden Valley Road Station better access for Golden Valley residents • Plymouth Station closer to population • Neither, destruction to community • Stations are too close together • Both stations add to convenience • Plymouth or both • Golden Valley Road because most (not all) neighbors in N Mpls can get to Penn Ave Station or GV Rd station just as easily. • Golden Valley station feels safest • Both stations will help with future growth • One to help with overall speed • Both if funding is available • Plymouth needed for equity in MN • Golden Valley Road will have more riders • Both Stations! Bigger picture of BRT, Rapid Bus&Street Cars,spreading out ridership to a broader dense,first ring urban core • Both will eventually need to be built anyways. I also think it would benefit Golden Valley economically • Both,one will benefit GV,one Mpls Golden Valley Road Station Sampling of responses: Benefits • Access to Courage Center • Access for bus users in Golden Valley • Positive impact on housing values • Has potential for park and ride • Provides connection to downtown and northern suburbs Impacts • Concerns about parking • Concerns about development taking homes • Concerns about train noise • Concerns about safety March 4,2015 • Concerns about stranger in neighborhood • Concerns about impacts to wildlife Plymouth Avenue Station Sampling of responses: Benefits • Access for underserved populations • Makes park more accessible to overall community • Best access to park • Economic development benefit • Easier to access without a car • Makes the city more accessible Impacts • Concerns about safety • Concerns about impacts to park North or South Station Placement Comments were received in favor of both options. Following is a sampling of responses: • Option with least impact to park • Least impact for the Chalet • South appears further from nearest home • North is better for pedestrians • North! Seems to be more visible, less in forest, easier for safety • Decision should be based on which option is safer and has less environmental impact March 4, 2015 L`1��' t�� : ""'. =�� =� `� �� -��, � �� ` . � � .:�� ,_ . � Public Works Department 763-593-8030/763-593-3988(fax) ,i�r r... �i: �...�,� �.,�.:��ti;�i �„ ��•st�: �_ �-,�. ��.. � -u� �i � . .,�,: , �� Executive Summary Golden Vailey Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 3. Summary of Redevelopment Projects Prepared By Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director Summary Staff will provide Council an update on several development projects. The projects are summarized as follows; 1. Golden Villas This project is located in the Highway 55 West Redevelopment Area. The developer is proposing to construct a 160-unit market rate apartment building on the former bowling alley and office parcels. The City is proposing to construct sidewalks along both sides of the street (Golden Valley Road, Decatur Avenue North, and 7th Avenue North to Boone), add pedestrian scale street lighting, and improve the slip ramp to/from Highway 55. The improvements are proposed to largely be funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue generated by Golden Villas, although a portion of the funds are proposed to come from assessments. The developer is requesting TIF assistance to fund demolition, utility, and site improvements associated with the redevelopment. Staff is negotiating a development agreement that would fund the public improvements first and then provide assistance to the project. The developer has received preliminary PUD approval for the project. A 15-year, Renewal and Renovation TIF district has already been established, but the developer must enter into a development agreement with the HRA. 2. Liberty Crossing This project is located in the southeast quadrant of Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue, and includes the VFW, restaurant, car wash, and the Sifco building. The developer is proposing to construct 60 rental town homes and a 180-unit apartment building. This site contains a series of challenges and opportunities. In addition to enhancing the City's tax base, the site is well situated to assist in mitigating a portion of the DeCola Ponds flooding problem. The north end of the site along Medicine Lake Road and Rhode Island Avenue is the low point. Staff and the developer have been studying options for adding flood storage in the area using underground holding tanks. Additionally, staff is considering modifying portions of Rhode Island Avenue, which is lightly used and particularly wide, to move or convey flood water away from the site. A study is currently underway to determine if a redevelopment TIF district can be established and revenues used to fund flood storage and conveyance improvements. The developer is working with staff and Barr Engineering Co. to determine how much water can be stored on site. A total of 30-40 acre-feet (An acre-foot is one acre cover with one foot of water.) of flood storage is needed in the DeCola Ponds area and it is hoped this project can provide upwards of ten. Finally, contaminated soils have recently been identified on the site. Staff is working with Hennepin County, Barr Engineering, and the developer to understand and address this problem. 3. JHAP/Cornerstone Creek Cornerstone Creek is proposing to redevelop the parcels at 9300 and 9310 Golden Valley Road. The project will include 45 rental units of supportive housing for very low income (30% or less of Area Median Income) adults with developmental disabilities. The project is being developed by Community Housing Development Corporation and Jewish Housing and Programing. It is proposed to be funded through grants from Hennepin County, Federal NOME funds, tax credit investors, and a Housing TIF district. Construction is expected to be begin this summer. Attachments • Location map (1 page) - - - - - - - - ��---------------------------�----;r; � ; ; i i_ - z � . � � � , � LL � � ; � �a ! ' ° 100 �.a�.�� j F ,j i ., . .� ' ` ... i � i � �� i , Liberty cir� Haw�ioe� (�.�OSSIIIg �oP� � cirr oF ca�srn�. � _ = Medicine Lake Rd -� i: '�. Z � F .-.__ .._..__�'-'-"-__'-"-"-_�._ 1 . ,—'-_-"- ..L_-"—'-"-.._..-"-"-_-_---"-'-• . � . . J 0 � . ..---- �. � '-•--- ...z ' J �"�'�"�'•-..-..-. 4 � I CITY OF ROBBINSDAIF I Q O . �'_' � .� m y � I � Z � z � d �..�."_'"_"'_"�'�"�""_"'_'"_"�"�""�__""�"�'.�.' 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Redevelopment Projects -�ityofGoldenValleyfora/lotherlayers. 0 1,250 2,500 5,000 e Feet �l�� i)� ��I�r 7 � :;, -� � �,� ��h u ��w ; � ,-- � t �� ! � �� ..r� � �,;: � � ��' �;.-, Planning Department 763-593-$09S J 7b3-593-$109(fax) _ �� h� �` �`: �.�_� ��. � .,_ ��.�,;, . �.�� . ...=��i!�: Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 4. Proposed Ordinance Amendments - Zoning and Subdivisions Prepared By lason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary On February 23, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a number of zoning text amendments related to subdivisions and the size and shape of lots. These changes were in response to the six month moratorium on subdivisions that was adopted by the City Council in September of 2014. Except for the proposed changes to the minimum lot size for R-1 properties, the amendments were unanimously recommended for approval. There was some discussion and difference of opinion regarding the mechanics of computing minimum lot size under the new formula which attempts to capture the context of the surrounding neighborhood. The Staff recommendation was to calculate the mean area of all lots within 250 feet; a suggestion was made to use the median area of these lots. Attached is the Staff inemo that went to the Planning Commission that outlines the changes that are being recommended. Staff will be available to answer questions about the proposed amendments and discuss how the new lot size requirements would be calculated. Attachments Memo to the Planning Commission dated February 23, 2015 (2 pages) i-i��, c�� 5 i.';;,.. s ;.;� ;.«.- �g s,� � � c� -^"�..�. � �� J �� fr. ��R ��Wd � �:k�. �iq � a �.r �� .�-F S� �,�� . w.: �.::. Plannin� I3cp�artm�nt 763-593-8095/763-593-$10�(f�x) Date: February 23, 2015 To: Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendments— Moratorium Study of Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments with Single Family Residential Components Summary Staff will present the Subdivision Study's recommendations for amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as recommendations for subdivision concerns that should be considered for further study, The following recommendations for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments were developed through the Subdivision Study process in consultation with residents and members of the Planning Commission and City Council: Minimum Lot Area • Subdivision Ordinance (Minimum Subdivision Design Standards)—create a minimum lot area requirement for new subdivisions in large lot neighborhoods; Irregular Lot Shape— Lot Width • Subdivision Ordinance (Minimum Subdivision Design Standards)—add a subdivision design standard for newly created R-1 lots to require that the minimum Iot width dimension be met at the minimum front yard setback line and that the lot width be maintained to a point 70 feet back from the front property line; Irregular Lot Shape— Lot Line Definitions • Zoning Ordinance (Definitions) —add definitions for Front, Rear, and Side Lot Lines; House-to-Lot Relationship—Rear Yard Setback • Zoning Ordinance (R-1 Zoning District)—change to a minimum 25-foot rear yard setback; Tree Preservation • Subdivision Ordinance (Minor Subdivisions and Consolidations)— add requirement for submittal of an existing tree survey with a minor subdivision or consolidation application, which must be prepared by a certified tree inspector or landscape architect retained by the applicant; Planned Unit Development • Zoning Ordinance (Planned Unit Development)—add a minimum lot size requirement for residential PUDs. The following additional changes are proposed by Staff in order to further clarify and make consistent language within the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances in light of the proposed amendments from the Subdivision Study: • Zoning Ordinance (Definitions)—remove existing definition of Lot Lines; modify definition of Lot Depth to be consistent with definition in Subdivision Ordinance; remove existing definition of Street Line; modify definition of Front Yard; • Zoning Ordinance (R-1 Zoning District)— remove language regarding front setbacks on corner lots (now covered in Lot Line definitions); � Zoning Ordinance (R-2 Zoning District) —change to a minimum 25-foot rear yard setback; modify description of Corner Lot Setbacks; • Subdivision Ordinance (Definitions) —modify existing definition of Lot Width (remove references to old zoning districts). To address the community's concerns about the loss of too many trees with the development of new subdivisions, the Subdivision Study also recommends amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Based on discussions with the City Forester regarding the recommended tree preservation improvements, Staff has also identified the need for establishing site landscaping standards within the City's ordinances. Staff would like to integrate the recommended amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance with the creation of site landscaping standards. These recommended amendments would be addressed as a follow-up study to the Subdivision Study. Attached are each of the detailed recommendations (2-5 pages for each primary recommendation topic) for the proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments, including background information. Two maps are attached as supporting information for the Minimum Lot Area Requirement recommendation. Also attached is a Summary of Concerns, Findings, and Recommendations table that summarizes the Subdivision Study's recommendations for each of the concerns addressed during the study, including concerns that are not recommended for further study or recommended for further study outside of the Subdivision Study. Attachments Summary of Concerns, Findings, and Recommendations (7 pages) Recommendations (24 pages) Defining Neighborhood Impact Areas Map (1 page) Case Study Analysis Map (1 page) Draft Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments with underlined-overstruck language (12 pages) �.-�C�-�� 4I� ��`�'" i�') ��"��s� ' '; , ,� .... � .. . . .` ."� � ;� '. , � .a�� . e'3 `, . .. . Planning Department 763-593-8095!763-593-8109(fax) ��, .�.�.�:.�.�� .� ��_ ��„<<*� �u � � �� <;: � = x.:��w��',,,.;:�.��* � _ �.�:_�.��i��. �:_._.. �m =y� .� �°�°��,r Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 5. Golden Valley Road Rezoning Prepared By Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary The City Council directed the Planning Commission to examine the Highway 55 West Redevelopment Area and determine if the existing land use regulations are sufficient to support the Council's vision ofthe area as a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly, extension of the downtown. Specifically, with vacancies in two adjacent commercial properties there was concern that the potential for auto-oriented uses could prove to be detrimental to this vision. On February 23, the Planning Commission discussed this topic. In general, the Commission felt that the commercial zoning on the two properties was appropriate, though they realized this meant that an auto-oriented use could go in with only a Conditional Use Permit. They were intrigued with the idea of creating a Pedestrian Oriented Overlay District—similar to what Minneapolis has—as a tool for use in the City, but they did not believe that this was the appropriate place to apply it. They were concerned this area was too far from the downtown and lacked the transit or amenities that would typically be part of a Pedestrian Overlay. Overall, they thought that a closer examination of the future of this area should be carried out via the Comprehensive Plan update. Staff will discuss the current zoning, the existing uses along the corridor, and the idea of creating a Pedestrian Oriented Overlay District. 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Some of the PO districts consist of the area surrounding these stops, and other transit centers. The ordinance prohibits drive-through facilities and automobile service uses. The maximum off- street parking allowed for nonresidential uses is 75% of that which is allowed elsewhere in the city, and shared-parking is encouraged. Design standards to enhance the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere include a requirement that nonresidential building facades have at least 40% of their � frontage covered with glass that allow views into and out of the building at eye level, and awnings and canopies are encouraged to protect pedestrians from the elements. The ordinance has specific PO regulations for several particular areas of the city (with sections within the ordinance identifying each area and describing the area's location and boundaries), such as requiring a travel demand management plan (TDMP) for new developments over 4,000 square feet in the "Lake and Hennepin Area." In specified transit station areas, the ordinance prohibits the development of any new commercial parking lots ar the expansion of existing commercial parking lots. The minimum FAR requirements for both commercial and industrial uses in the transit station areas are set at 1.0. Building� placement shall be in a manner that facilitates pedestrian access and circulation, with at least one principal entrance facing the public street. To enhance the pedestrian experience, the ordinance requires building to provide amenities such as tables, seating and landscaping in the area between the building and the lot line. Law CODE OF ORDINANCFS — CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA TITLE 20: ZONING CODE, Chapter 551 Overlay Districts ARTICLE II. PO PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED OVERLAY DISTRICT § 551.60 to § 551.175 § 551.60. Purpose. The PO Pedestrian Oriented Overlay District is established to preserve and encourage the pedestrian character of commercial areas and to promote street life and activity by regulatin� building orientation and design and accessory parking facilities, and by prohibiting certain high impact and automobile-oriented uses. § 551.70. Established boundaries. The boundaries of the PO Overlay District shall be the areas shown on the official zoning map. § 551.80. Eligible areas outside of established boundaries. Any person having a legal or equitable interest in property located outside of the established � boundaries may file a petition to request the addition of the PO Overlay District elassification in the manner provided for zoning amendments in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement. The following criteria shall be considered when designating a PO Overlay District: (1) The level of pedestrian interest and activity. (2) The variety of retail sales and services activities. (3) The extent to which properties have limited or no front setbacks. (4) T�Ze availability of public transit service in the area.� § 551.90. Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in the PO Overlay District: � (1) Drive-through facilities. (2) Automobile services uses. (3) Transportation uses. § 551.100. Fast food restaurants. Fast food restaurants shall be located only in storefront buildings existing on the effective date of this ordinance, provided further that no signiticant changes shall be made to the exterior of the structure and freestanding signs shall be prohibited. § 551.110. Building placement. The placement of buildings shall reinforce the street wall, maximize natural surveillance and visibility, and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation. The first floor of buildings shall be located not more than eight (8) �Feet from the front lot line, except where a greater yard is required by this zoning ordinance. In the case of a corner lot, the building wall abutting each street shall be located not more than eight (8) feet from the lot line, except where a greater yard is required by this zoning ordinance. The area between the building and the lot line shall include amenities such as landscaping, tables and seating. Buildings shall be oriented so that at least one (1) principal entrance faces the public street rather than the interior of the site. § 551.120. Building facade. (a) Window area. At least forty (40) percent of the first floor facade of any nonresidential use that faces a public street or sidewalk shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly tinted glass that allow views into and out of the building at eye level. Windows shall be distributed in a more or less even manner. Minimum window area shall be measured between the height of two (2) feet and ten (10) feet above the finished level of the first floor. (b) Awnings and canopies. Awnings and canopies are encouraged in order to provide protection for pedestrians and shall be placed to emphasize individual uses and entrances. Backlit awnings and canopies shall be prohibited. § 551.130. Prohibited on-premise signs. The following on-premise signs shall be prohibited in the PO Overlay District: (1) Pol� signs. (2) Backlit awning and canopy signs. (3) Backlit insertable panel projecting signs, § 551.140. Accessory parking. (a) Location. On-site accessory parking facilities shall be located to the rear or interior side of the site, within the principal building served, or entirely below grade. (b) Dimensions. Parking lots shall be limited to not more than sixty (60) feet of street frontage. (c) Driveways. The driveway width for all parking facilities shall not exceed twenty (20) feet of street frontage. (d) Shared parking. The development of shared parking is encouraged, subject to the provisions of Chapter 541, Off- Street Parking and Loading. � (e) Off-site parking. When off-site parking is allowed as specified in Chapter 541, Off-S�reet Parking and Loading, parking may be lacated an additional five hundred (500) feet from the use served, subject to the requirements of Chapter 541, Off-Street Parking and Loading, governing the location of off-site parking. (f� Minimum and maximum number of accessory parking spaces. The minimum off-street parking requirement for nonresidential uses shall be seventy-five (75) percent of the minimum requirement specified in Chapter 541, Off-Street Parking and Loading. The maximum off street parking allowance for nonresidential uses shall be seventy five (75) percent of the maximum allowed as specified in Chapter 541, Off-Street Parking and Loading, provided that a development with one (1) or more nonresidential uses shall not be restricted to fewer than ten (10) total accessory parking spaces on a zoning lot. § 551.145. West Broadway area. � The following additional regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay District along West Broadway Avenue between the Mississippi River and the western city limits, as shown on the official roning map: (1) Minimum floor area. New development in Commercial, �R2 and OR3, and Industrial districts shall be subject to a minimum floor area ratio of one (1.0), Individual phases of a phased development may be less than this minimum, provided the entire development meets the minimum re�uirement. This requirement shall not apply to the expansion of buildings existing on the effective date of this section. (2) Minimum number of floors. Buildings that front on Wcst Broadway shall be two (2) or more floors for the length of the West Broad��vay frontage. § 551.150. Lake and Hennepin area. The following additional regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay District in and around the intersection of West Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue South, with an eastern boundary of Bryant Avenue South, as shown on the official zoning map: (1) Travel demand management plan. All development containing more than four thousand (4,000) square feet of new or additional gross floor area, or more than four (4) new or additional parking spaces, shall include a travel demand management plan (TDM) that addresses the transportation impacts of the development on air quality, parking and roadway infrastructure. The planning director, in consultation with the city engineer, shall conduet the administrative review of the TDM. The planning director shall recommend to the zoning administrator any mitigating measures deemed reasonably necessary, who shall include such recommendation as a condition of the issuance of any building permit, zoning certificate ar other approval required by this zoning ordinance or other applicable law. All findings and decisions of the planning director shall be final, subject to appeal to the city planning commission, as specified in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement. § 551.155. Nicollet Franklin area. The following additianal regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay District along Nicollet Avenue from Franklin Avenue on the north to the Midtown Ureenway/Hennepin County RegiQnal Railroad Authority right-of-way on the sou�h, and generally from the alley to the east to the alley on west unless other wise shown; Franklin Avenue between LaSalle Avenue and I35W; and 26th Street between Nicollet Avenue and the alley between Stevens Avenue and 2nd Avenue S., as shown on the official zoning map: (1) Travel demand management plan. All development containing more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of new or additional commercial gross floor area or more than seventy-five (75) residential units, shall include a travel demand management plan (TDM) that addresses the transportation impacts of the development on air quality, parking and roadway infrastructure. The planning director, in consultation with the city engineer, shall conduct the administrative review of the TDM. The planning director shall recommend to the zoning administrator any mitigating measures deemed reasonably necessary, who shall include such recommendation as a condition of the issuance of any building permit, zoning certificate or other approval required by this zoning ordinance or other applicable law. All findings and decisions of the planning director shall be final, subject to appeal to the city planning commission, as specified in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement. (2) Building alteration or replacement. The alteration of an existing building shall not result in a reduction of the existing number of stories (e.g., a two-story�building shall not be reduced to a one-story building or be replaced by less than a two-story building). (3) Minimum floor area. New development in Commercial, OR2 and OR3, and Industrial districts shall be subject to a minimum floor area ratio requirement of one (1.0). Individual phases of a phased development may be less than this minimum, provided the entire development meets the minimum requirement. This requirement shall not apply to the expansion of buildings existing on the effective date of this section. (4) Corner cuts. New development on the corner of two (2) street rights-of way shall have a setback at the sidewalk level on the corner of the building. This setback shall be no less than two (2) feet and no greater than eight (8) feet from the corner of the property. (5) Linear frontage of one (1) use. No single commercial use in one (1) building shall extend along more than one hundred and twenty (120) linear feet of the first floor facade fronting any street. § 551.160. Dinkytown area. The following additional regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay District� in and around the intersection of Fourth Street Southeast and Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, as shown on the official zoning map: (1) Off-street parking. Nonresidential uses shall not be required to provide accessory off-street parking facilities. § SS1.165. Stadium Village area. The following additional regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay I�istrict in and around the intersection o�Washington Avenue Southeast and Oak Street Southeast, west of Huron Boulevard, as shown on the offieial zoning map: (1) Off-street parking. � Nonresidential uses shall not be required to provide accessory off-street parking facilities. § 551.170. Central and Lowry area. The following additional regulations shall govern development within the PO Overlay District in and around the intersection of Central Avenue Northeast and Lowry Avenue Northeast, as shown an the official zoning map: (1) Drive-through banking facilities. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, an existing drive-through banking facility may be rebuilt or may add one (1) additional drive-through lane provided the drive-through banking facility or additional drive-through lane is located within the boundaries of the zoning lot existing on the effective date of this ordinance, and subject to all other applicable regulations of this zoning ordinance. (2) Building alteration or replacement. The alteration of an existing building shall not result in a reduction of the existing number of stories (e.g., a two-story building shall not be reduced to a one-story building or be replaced by less than a two-story building). §551.175. Transit Station areas. The following additional regulations shall govern development within PO Overlay Districts in and around the following existing or proposed transit stations, as shown on the official zoning maps: Cedar-Riverside LRT Station Franklin Avenue LRT Station Lake Street/Midtown LRT Station 38th Street LRT Station 46th Street LRT Station iJniversity �venue Southeast and 29th Avenue Southeast (1) Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited in the PO Overlay District: (a) Self service storage. (b) Commercial parking lots, including the expansion of any existing commercial parking lot. (c) The conversion of any aceessory parking lot to a commercial parking lot. (2) Wholesaling,warehousing and distribution; furniture moving and storage. Uses shall be limited to thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of gross floor area. (3) Density bonuses. Where the primary zoning district provides a density bonus, such bonus shall be thirty (30) percent. (4) Minimum floor area. New development shall be subject to a minimum floor area ratio requirement, as specified in Table 551-0, Z'ransit Station Area Minimum Floor Area Ratio Requirements. Individual phases of a phased development may be less than this minimum, provided the entire development meets the minimum requirement. This requirement shall not apply to the expansion of buildings existing on the effective date of this section. Table 551-0 Transit Station Area Minimum Floor Area Ratio Requirements � Transit Station Area Minimum FAR Commercial, Industrial Residence a�nd OR3 Districts OR1 Districts Districts Cedar-Riverside 1.0 1.0 none Franklin Avenue 1.0 1.0 none Lake Street/Midtown 1.0 1.0 none 38th Street 1,0 1.0 none 46th Street 1.0 1.0 none University Avenue Southeast and 29th 1.0 1.0 none Avenue Southeast (5) Off-street parking. (a) Multiple-family dwellings. �'he minimum off-street parking requirement shall be ninety (90) percent of the number specified in Chapter 541, Off-Street Parking and � � Loading. city of olden MEMaRANDUM � va.. �.'� CityAdministration/Council 763-593-8003/763-593-8109(fax) �� µy , N. v �,�, �' ��s�.�� _�;��4-,�,,,,°�� .r��. ��.,, �� . ;.;, Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting March 10, 2015 Agenda Item 6. City Manager Search Prepared By Thomas D. Burt, City Manager Summary The City Manager's contract goes through November 2015 and Council has indicated they would like to start discussing the search process. There are four well-known public sector executive search firms that work in the upper Midwest: Brimeyer Fursman, Korn Ferry (fka Personnel Decisions, Inc.,) MDA Leadership Consulting, and Springsted, Inc. Of those, Springsted, Inc. is a leader in Minnesota. In 2014, Springsted, Inc. purchased the Executive Recruitment Division of the Waters Consulting Group, making them one of the largest public sector executive search firms in the nation. Springsted's recent executive searches within Minnesota include the positions of Bloomington City Manager, City of St. Paul Economic Development Director and Director of Public Works, Oakdale City Administrator and Bemidji City Manager. Springsted's contract for the City Manager search is determined based on the level of services the Council would like the consultant to provide, ranging from a minimum of$5,000 to a maximum of $18,500. For a full service contract,the cost would not exceed the maximum of$18,500 which includes all expenses.The current 2015 Budget includes$15,000 for the executive search. It is requested that Council direct staff to work with Springsted on a developing a timeline and recruitment process for the City Manager search.