01-25-16 PC Agenda AGENDA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, January 25, 2016
7 pm
1. Approval of Minutes
December 28, 2015, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
2. Review of METRO Blue Line Extension Municipal Consent Plans
3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Discussion — Community Planning, Community
Background, Land Use
4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
5. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
6. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
December 28, 2015. Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, Segelbaum, and
Waldhauser. Also present was Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman, and
Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioners Cera and Kluchka,were absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
November 23, 2015, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Waldhauser referred to the eighth paragraph on page 1 p and asked that the language
regarding the CUP meeting the Zoning Code requiremer�ts be clarified to state that the
CUP is meeting the setbacks, height and size requirements.
MOVED by Blum, seconded by Johnson �nd motion carried unanimously to approve the
November 23, 2015, minutes with the abqve noted clarification.
2. Informal Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit— 9000 10t" Avenue North —
Motors Management Corp. - CU-143 '
Applicant: Motors Management Corp.
Addresses: 9QQQ 10t" Avenue North
Purpose: . To allaw far an auto repair use in the Industrial Zoning District.
Zimmerman explained the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
automobile repair in the Industrial Zoning District at 9000 10th Avenue North (former Gopher
News proper#y). He stated that the applicant is also proposing to have a call center, their IT
department, a conference center, and inventory storage, however those uses are permitted
and do not require Planning Commission or City Council review.
Zimmerman discussed the existing site conditions and stated that the building footprint is
approximately 93,000 square feet in size and the applicant is estimating that the auto repair
use will occupy approximately 20,000 square feet. He stated that there are 12 service bay
doors on the west side of the building with 9 existing service bays and the potential to add 7
more service bays in the future. He noted that the applicant also owns the 4.25 acre vacant
parcel to the west and added that the proposed auto repair/installation use is internal to the
company only with no retail component and no customers visiting the site. Cars will be
brought to this location for installation of equipment or reconditioning and then brought to
their retail location for sale.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 2
Zimmerman discussed parking on the site and stated that there are currently 70 parking
spaces and the applicant is proposing to restripe the existing parking lot to add 90 additional
parking spaces in order to meet the minimum requirement of 156 spaces for all of the
proposed uses.
Zimmerman stated that based on review of the application materials and evaluation of the
factors of suitability, staff is recommending approval of the requested Conditional Use
Permit with the conditions listed in the staff report and the following additional condition: An
additional 7 service bays may be constructed, for a total of 16, as shown-on the plans dated
November 25, 2015. In the event these are added, 28 additional parking spaces must be
made available for employees.
Waldhauser asked if the vacant lot to the west is zoned the same as the subj�ct
property. Zimmerman said yes, they are both zoned Industrial.
Baker asked if the existing service bays are designed for auto repair. Zirnmerman said
the applicant will need to do some additional work to the building to allow for auto repair.
Baker asked about the previous use of the building. Zimmerman said the previous use
was more shipping and distribution related.
Baker asked if both internal and external inventory stprage is allowed. Zimmerman said
yes and explained that the internal storage of cars will require some building
improvements and the outdoor storage will require s.creening and possibly storm water
review depending on the applicant's propos�l.
Baker asked if there are and lighting vr fencing plans. Zimmerman said there will be
some lighting added for security'and fhat the screening will be reviewed by staff before
it is installed.
Waldhauser asked if the site is currently close to the minimum number of required
parking spaces. Zimmerman stated that if the applicant re-stripes the lot they will have
an excess of four parking spaces. If they add more service bays they will use their
internal parking spaces and will then need an additional 28 spaces.
Baker asked if'the parking requirements are based on the number of employees or if
they are based on the size of the building. Zimmerman stated the parking requirements
are based on the use and size of the building.
Segelbaum questioned if additional parking spaces are needed if they would be normal
sized stalls. Zimmerman said the indoor parking spaces could be smaller, but the
outside spaces would be the required size.
Segelbaum asked if the parking requirement for office space of 1 space per 250 square
feet was modified as part of the recently amended parking language in the Zoning
Code. Zimmerman said no.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 3
Segelbaum asked if there are any concerns about internal circulation or with vehicles
delivering cars to this site. Zimmerman stated that staff is comfortable with the internal
circulation. He added that large trucks will deliver vehicles, but the individual vehicles
will then be driven to the retail lot.
Blum referred to the existing service bays on the west side of the building and said that
is where deliveries would most likely occur and questioned if additional parking would
be added to the north and east sides of the property. Zimmerman said generally the
additional parking would be behind the building and more to the west. He said the
applicant won't need to pave any additional areas, they would just need to re-stripe the
existing lot.
Waldhauser asked if the Police Department will be reviewing the proposed plans for
adequate safety because there could be issues with the vehicles sitting outside'.
Zimmerman said he would review the plans with the Police Department before this item
goes to the City Council for review.
Segelbaum asked if the site will have to be brought into'�ompliance with the lighting
requirements or if the lighting is grandfathered in. Zimmerman said it depends on the
proposed lighting plan and how much of the lighting is proposed to be changed.
Johnson asked Zimmerman if he anticipates any new findings during the permitting
process. Zimmerman said there won't be any new find,ings related to zoning. He added
that the permitting process will address issues with the building and construction.
Linda McGinty, Vice President af Real Estate, Luther Automotive, said they own Rudy
Luther Toyota on I-394 which is a very busy site and is creating the need for expansion
to another site. She stated that the proposed new site will work well with the multiple
uses they need and at some point they will probably expand on the vacant property to
the west. She referr�d to a raised dock area along the west side of the building and said
they aren't ready to take that out yet, but there are trench drains they will have to re-
work and they wili be addressing the make-up air system and bringing it up to code. She
discussed the exterior lighting for the site and said it is different than a retail property,
but they will probably redo'the exterior lights and upgrade them to more efficient
lighting.
Baker questioned if the area isn't lit, how they will deal with security. McGinty said their
long range plan'is to expand parking and storage to the west and that they will add
fencing, a gate, and lighting at that time.
Baker asked if this location will serve all of the Luther businesses or just the Rudy
Luther Toyota business. McGinty said it will serve just the Rudy Luther Toyota location.
Segelbaum asked if existing employees will be relocated to this location of if they will be
hiring new employees. McGinty said there will be a combination of both existing and
new employees.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 4
Segelbaum asked for more details regarding the proposed conference center. McGinty
said they have a training center at their St. Louis Park office and they are close to
needing a larger conference center/training space. Segelbaum asked if the IT
Department and call center are currently located in St. Louis Park. McGinty said yes.
Blum asked how many new jobs will be created. McGinty said she doesn't know yet.
She stated that they currently have eight marketing employees and they are expecting
to have 15 to 20 and the call center currently employs 40 and they hope to expand that
in the future as well. She added that they might also use the vacant parce� to #he west to
accommodate additional employee parking.
Waldhauser asked if the rail line to the north could be used for deliveries`. McGinty said
no and stated that the manufacturer has very specific requirements for deliveries that
they can't change. She stated that currently all the transport trucks come to the store
and that they would now come to this proposed location.
Segelbaum asked if any enhancements or amenities are being added. McGinty said the
current building is predominately warehouse and they will be creating some Class A
office space. She said they haven't decided on the landscaping plans yet but they are
currently working with designers and architects on enhancernents to the property.
Johnson asked for more information regarding the service bay doors and the partition
between the service area and the parking are�. McGinty said there is a wall that
separates the docks and the parking area and there won't be any cross traffic. She said
they will also be segregating the separate areas. She explained that originally they were
considering using the entire space for servicing vehicles but they have decided to leave
the dock and service bay area for now, but replace the old service bay doors.
Segelbaum asked about the typical truck traffic coming in and out of the site. McGinty
said there isn't a typical day. Some days there are three transports dropping off vehicles
and some days there are none. It is based on inventory and the manufacturer timing.
Baker asked how the vehicles would be transported from this location to the store.
McGinty said they would be driven individually by employees.
Waldhauser asked McGinty if she would have any issues with an added condition
stating that the site will only service the dealer's vehicles. McGinty stated that this site
will not be used for'retail and they are not setting it up for that type of environment.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing.
Steve Legatt, 9100 10th Avenue North, said he has no objections to the proposed use,
but he is curious about the plans for the vacant lot to the west.
Baker asked Legatt the nature of his business. Legatt said he owns a painting business
and leases space to a granite business. He asked if there would be overflow parking on
the vacant lot because he operates a paint booth so he is concerned about fumes or
overspray and the impact that might have on cars parked nearby.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 5
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Segelbaum closed the public
hearing.
Baker said he would be interesting in knowing if there will be an impact on cars parked
near paint and fumes. Segelbaum questioned if other industrial uses could occur on the
vacant lot. Zimmerman said yes, there could be outdoor storage or anything else
allowed in the Industrial Zoning District. McGinty said she doesn't think there will be any
issues regarding the use of a paint booth at the business next door.
Segelbaum referred to Zimmerman's proposed additional condition regarding parking
and to Waldhauser's suggested condition regarding limiting service to a non-retai) use
and asked the Commissioners if they had any thoughts about them.
Johnson referred to the second finding regarding the increase in jobs and the tax base
and suggested that the information be quantified or removed. Blum stated that the
applicant has suggested that the marketing and call center functions will be expanded
so he thinks the finding regarding the increase in jobs and the tax base is appropriate.
Zimmerman agreed that they are adding the opportun'ity for growth, even though they
don't know the exact number of new jobs at this point.
Segelbaum asked if there are MPCA air quality requirements. Zimmerman said the
building permit process would address issues like that'
Blum said he is in favor of the proposal and'af the two additional conditions. He
highlighted that the planned lighting, if expanded, will be more efficient and he thinks it
is positive that there will be na addi#ional impervious surface and that the upgrading of
their existing drainage infrastructure is also another positive aspect of this proposal.
Segelbaum agreed.
Waldhauser clarified'that her suggested condition would be to add that approval is
subject to only dealer-owned vehicles being serviced at this location. Segelbaum said
he thought the concern was about generating retail sales traffic. Waldhauser agreed
and said she views this proposal as a service center and not a retail service center. She
noted that if a facility is for the general public there are concerns about getting people in
and out safely, sidewalks, striping, etc. She asked the applicant to clarify their intent.
McGinty said their,intent is to not make this an environment that customers come to in
order to purchase services. She said it may become an outlet where customer's
vehicles,are brought to this location to be serviced and then brought back to the store,
so she would not like limitations regarding servicing only dealer-owned vehicles and she
would like flexibility to be able to bring customer-owned vehicles to this location for
service. Baker said he doesn't feel like this location needs to be restricted and that it is
reasonable to process new vehicles or service customer vehicles as long as it is not a
retail sales location. He added that if the use results in retail traffic then he thinks the
Conditional Use Permit would need to be amended. Zimmerman agreed that if the plans
regarding the use of the property change the applicant would have to come back to the
City to amend their Conditional Use Permit.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 6
MOVED by Baker, seconded by Blum and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of a Conditional Use Permit at 9000 10t" Avenue North to allow for an auto
repair use in the Industrial Zoning District subject to the following findings and
conditions:
Findinqs:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Proposed Use: Moving the company's internal new
vehicle prep and pre-owned vehicle reconditioning operations to this location would
free up space at Luther's current facility. It would also eliminate the need fpr large
transport vehicles to drop off at the main store.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The automobile repair use, in
conjunction with the other uses being proposed, is consistent with the goal of
locating redevelopment along major corridors and increasing the job and tax base
within the community. The property is designated for Industria� use on the General
Land Use Plan Map.
3. Effect on Property Values: Staff anticipates the new use would have no impact on
the surrounding property values and is isolated from any residential neighborhoods.
4. Effect on Traffic: The number of trips associated with the prop�sed use is minimal,
as the automobile repair being proposed is not a retail use but for internal company
use only. Staff does not expect any negative traffic impacts to the surrounding areas.
5. Effect of Increases in Population and Density; The proposed uses may generate
a minor increase in the number of employees at the''iocation compared to the current
uses, but will likely be fewer than the previous use of Gopher News operations.
6. Increase in Noise Levels: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause a
significant increase in noise'fevels. Automobile repair will take place during normal
work hours and on the west side of the building, which faces a vacant lot.
7. Impact of Dust, Odor,.or Vibration: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause
an increase in dust or odor. Minimal vibrations may be associated with the use but
should not impact any adjacent uses.
8. Impact of Pests:' The proposed use is not anticipated to attract pests.
9. Visual Impact: Five windows will be added to the building. Staff does not anticipate
a change in the visual quality of the property from the automobile repair use.
10.Other Impacts to the:City and Residents: Staff does not anticipate any other
negative effects of the proposed use. The location is an industrial property with
adequate parking.
Conditions
1. The'plans by submitted by the applicant on Novem�er 25, 2015, shall become a part
of this approval.
2. All vehicle deliveries shall take place on-site and shall not take place on the street.
3. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
4. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations,
or laws with authority over this development.
5. An additional 7 service bays may be constructed, for a total of 16, as shown on the plans
dated November 25, 2015. In the event these are added, 28 additional parking spaces
must be made available for employees.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
December 28, 2015
Page 7
6. The approved use does not include a retail customer component. Retail servicing
of vehicles may occur on-site, but all retail customer transactions—including drop-
off and pick-up—shall occur off-site.
--Short Recess--
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
Zimmerman gave an update on the following projects: Liberty Crossing, 'Cornerstone
Creek, hello. Apartments, Laurel Ponds, and the 3.9.4 Apartments.
Waldhauser referred to the Douglas Drive reconstruction project and asked why there is
still one property for sale. Zimmerman stated that there was only slight taking c�n that
property so it could still be used for a single family residential`home.
Waldhauser stated that an issue that comes up repeatedfy is having contiguous sidewalks
in the I-394 Corridor since there are retail and restauran#s in the area it should be
walkable. Zimmerman stated that there is a sidewalk plan and a sidewalk committee and
that there will be a group of students review,ing the City's sidewalk plan.
Segelbaum asked about Comprehensive'Plan training.''Zimmerman stated that WSB will
be attending a Planning Commission meeting in February to discuss the upcoming
Comprehensive Plan amendment process. He added that the Open Space and
Recreation Commission and the Environmental Commission will also be invited to attend.
Baker stated that he sent staff information on a workshop regarding planning for climate
change that someone should attend.
Baker said he has heard complaints about a subdivision on Ardmore Drive and asked if
there was a subdivision approved.'Zimmerman explained that a home is being torn down
and re-built and that there'was'no subdivision applied for or approved.
4. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
No report was given.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.
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Date: January 25, 2016
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Review of METRO Blue Line Extension Municipal Consent Plans
Summary
Staff will present the Municipal Consent Plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension and look for
any comments on the Plans from the Planning Commission.
An open house and public hearing on the Plans will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at City
Hall. Action on the plans is anticipated on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the regular City Council
meeting.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
February 2, 2016
Agenda Item
Public Hearing— Preliminary Design Plans ofthe METRO Bluetine Extension (Bottineau) Light Rail
Transit Project
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Summary
Minnesota State statute requires that each municipality along a proposed light rail line hold a
public hearing in order to allow for public review and comment on the physical elements of the
project's preliminary design plans (also known as the Municipal Consent Plans). As a participating
City in the METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau) Light Rail Tra'nsit Project, Golden Valley is
required to hold a public hearing and take action to approve or disapprove the Municipal Consent
Plans within 45 days of a joint public hearing held by the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County,
and the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA). This joint public hearing took
place on January 19, 2016, meaning the City of Golden Valley must take action by March 4, 2016.
Failure to approve or disapprove the Plans is deemed to be a vote of approval.
Project Background
The concept of transit in the Bottineau Corridor has been studied as far back as 1988, when
Hennepin County included it in its regional transportation system plans. In 2008, it was one of 29
corridors studied by the Metrapolitan Council for potential commuter rail or Light Rail Transit
(LRT)/Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) investment.
After a two years of investigation by the HCRRA, the Metropolitan Council, and local jurisdictions,
an Alternatives Analysis Report was published in March of 2010 that narrowed the universe of
options for the corridor with respect to mode and route. Four LRT options and one BRT option
were advanced.
In June of 2012, the HCRRA recommended the LRT B-C-D1 alignment which included a section of
track and at least one station in the northeast corner of Golden Valley. After a lengthy process
that involved extensive public input, the City of Golden Valley voted to approve the Locally
Preferred Alternative (LPA) in December of 2012.
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The Metropolitan Council voted to approve the LPA route and mode in May of 2013 and adopted
the Bottineau Transitway into the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan.
In April of 2014, Hennepin County published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
that identified the significant benefits and impacts of the four LRT alternatives and strategies for
minimizing or mitigating the negative impacts identified. The City of Golden Valley provided
comments on the DEIS in May of 2014 after joint review by the Planning, Environmental, and
Open Space and Recreation Commissions and following a public hearing.
The Bottineau Transitway was redesignated the METRO Blue Line Extension in August of 2014
and the Metropolitan Council became the lead agency as the project entered the two year
Project Development phase of work. The purpose of this phase is to refine the LPA through
significant design work (including track alignment, the location of stations, and other system
elements), refinement of the project scope and cost estimate, and an environmental analysis
(FEIS).
Through�ut the Project Development phase, elected officials, City staff, Commissioners, business
representatives, and residents have had opportunities to review and comment on the evolving
Plans. City staff has participated in regular Issue Resolution Team (IRT) and Technical Project
Advisory Team (TPAC) meetings in cooperation with staff from the Bottineau Project Office, the
other Cities along the line, Hennepin County, MnDOT, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board, and the Three Rivers Parks District. Members of the Planning and Open Space and
Recreation Commissions serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and business
representatives serve on the Business Advisory Committee (BAC). Council Member Snope and
Mayor Harris serve on the Corridor Management Committee. Each of these groups have
reviewed and provided feedback on the Plans.
The Bottineau Project Office held a public Community Workshop at the Church of St. Margaret
Mary in February of 2015 to present an overview of the light rail project and to solicit input on
the design from attendees. Two open houses were held at Golden Valley City Hall—in August and
October of 2015—to review such items as the location of stations, parking, pedestrian and bicycle
access, and environmental issues.
In December of 2015, the Metropolitan Council approved a revised scope and cost estimate for
the project, initiating the Municipal Consent process with Hennepin County and the member
Cities.
A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is expected in the summer of 2016. Upon its
conclusion and approval by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), entry into the two year
Engineering phase of work is anticipated.
If all remains on schedule, construction of the METRO Blue Line Extension would take place
between 2018 and 2020, with revenue service beginning in 2021.
Of the estimated $1.488 billion price tag for the project, 49% is expected to be funded by the
FTA, 31% by the Counties Transit Improvement Board, 10% by the HCRRA, and 10% by the State
of Minnesota. Any financial contributions associated with the project by Golden Valley would
only come in the form of additional items that the City might choose to construct in order to
enhance or take advantage of work already being done as part of the project.
Station Area Planning
In addition to the Project Development work conducted by the Metropolitan Council, the City of
Golden Valley has also been engaged in station area planning to prepare for the eventual
construction of two light rail stations within the City.
In February and March of 2013, the City participated in a Design Charrette at Theodore Wirth
Park with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The outcome of this process was a series
of design explorations around each of the two proposed stations.
Hennepin County convened a public roundtable at Unity Christ Church in August of 2013 to
discuss the proposed Golden Valley Road and Plymouth Avenue stations and identify key
challenges and considerations for each.
The Golden Valley City Council formed the Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee in
October of 2013. Serving on the Committee were two Commissioners each from the Planning,
Environmental, and Open Space and Recreation Commissions; two residents; one business
representative from the Courage Kenney Rehabilitation Institute; and one representative from
the Church of St. Margaret Mary. This group met monthly and began work with Hennepin County
and its praject consultants in July of 2014 to develop station area plans.
Three O�en Houses were held as part of the process to solicit feedback on the plans—in
November of 2014 and in January and lune of 2015. In addition, a City-sponsored Community
Meeting was held at the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in lanuary of 2015. The City
Council received the final Station Area Planning Report in July of 2015 and key elements of the
plans have informed and been incorporated into the Municipal Consent Plans.
Plan Elements
The Municipal Consent Plans show the general dimensions and location of the light rail tracks,
stations, and other components. Specifically, they document the LRT track location; the location
and layout of stations; roadway features including turn lanes, lane widths, and traffic signals;
sidewalks; pedestrian crossings; the location of the Operations and Maintenance Facility; freight
track location; and system elements, including the general location of Traction Power
Substations.
Moving from south to north, the Plans for Golden Valley include: a Traction Power Substation in
the vicinity of Xerxes Avenue North and Oak Park Aven�e North (a Minneapolis street), BNSF
freight rail tracks shifted to the westerly 50 feet of the rail corridor, two new light rail tracks in
the easterly 50 feet of the rail corridor, a reconstructed trail within Theodore Wirth Park, a
reconstructed Plymouth Avenue Bridge which would provide space for the trail and Bassett Creek
in the westerly portal, space for freight rail in the center portal, and space for light rail in the
easterly portal.
The platform for the Plymouth Avenue station would be located between the light rail tracks
north of the Plymouth Avenue bridge, with vertical access provided from the north side of the
bridge deck.
North of the Plymouth Avenue station, the Plans include: a second Traction Power Substation in
the vicinity of City right-of-way at the termination of York Avenue North, a reconstructed
Theodore Wirth Parkway bridge which would provide space for freight rail in the westerly portal
and space for light rail in the easterly portal.
The platform for the Golden Valley Road station would be located between the light rail tracks
north of the Theodore Wirth Parkway bridge, with vertical access provided from the south side of
the Golden Valley Road bridge deck. A reconstructed Golden Valley Road bridge would provide
space for trail access in the westerly portal, space for freight rail in the center portal, and space
for light rail in the easterly portal.
North of the Golden Valley Road station, the Plans include bridging to allow the light rail tracks to
cross the Grimes Pond area.
In the triangle of land bounded by the rail corridor, Golden Valley Road, and Theodore Wirth
Parkway, the Plans include a park and ride for approximately 100 parking spaces. Vehicle access
would be provided from Golden Valley Road and a ramp would provide pedestrian access from
the parking area to the station platform.
While not shown on the Plans, improvements to the intersection of Golden Valley Road and
Theodore Wirth Parkway and trail connections at the Golden Valley Road station are included in
the project scope and cost estimate.
Items of Concern
In November of 2015, prior to the Metropolitan Council's vote on the revised scope and cost
estimate for the project,the Golden Valley City Council passed a resolution outlining six key
positions that were viewed as being critical to the interests of the City. These included: support
for light rail stations at both Golden Valley Road and Plymouth Avenue, the need for a park and
ride at the Golden Valley Road station and importance of trail connections there, improvements
to the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Theodore Wirth Park, restoration and
enhancement of Sochacki Park after its use for construction staging, the incorporation of
pedestrian and bicycle facilities into the design of the new bridges, and the mitigation of impacts
of noise, vibration, aesthetics, etc., resulting from the construction and operation of the light rail
line.
A majority of these items were addressed as part of the revised scope and are included in the
Plans, though details—included advanced design—remain to be fleshed out through the
Engineering phase of work. These include the park and ride at the Golden Valley Road station,
improvements to the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Theodore Wirth Parkway, a new
trail connection between Theodore Wirth Park and Sochacki Park under the reconstructed
Golden Valley Road bridge, and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the reconstructed
bridges. In addition, the Sochacki Park Joint Powers Agreement Partnership, made up of
representatives from the Cities of Golden Valley and Robbinsdale as well as from the Three Rivers
Park District, have worked to arrive at an agreement governing the use of Sochacki Park for
construction staging for the line and the reasonable mitigation, restoration, and enhancement
that must be done in conjunction with its use.
The remaining item concerns the mitigation of issues such as noise, vibration, lighting, safety, and
aesthetics. These items will be addressed within the FEIS and will continue to be refined
throughout the Engineering phase of work. Some specific issues, such as the details regarding
construction (what will be the days and hours of operation?where will workers park? how will
the line be accessed?), will need to be negotiated in the future as more is known about the final
design and staging of construction.
As part of the DEIS review in May of 2014, the City of Golden Valley submitted to Hennepin
County a comment letter outlining a number of items it felt needed to be addressed in the
Project Development and FEIS processes. Staff has reviewed these comments and feels they have
all been addressed by the Bottineau Project Office as part of Project Development, or will be
addressed in the coming months as part of Engineering. The attached document summarizes
those comments and provides an update on how they have been handled.
Municipal Consent Communication and Public Engagement
Printed copies of the Municipal Consent Plans have been made available to the public since
December 15, 2016, at Golden Valley City Hall and at Brookview Community Center. Digital plans
have been available to the public on the METRO Blue Line Extension page on the Metropolitan
Council website and linked to via the City's website since December 15, 2016. Opportunities to
comment on the Plans via the internet, email, or US mail have been made available. City staff has
recorded and passed along to the Bottineau Project Office any comments received to date.
Outreach to the community in advance of the public hearing was conducted in a number of ways,
including: newspaper articles in the Star Tribune and SunPost, an article in the January/February
City newsletter, broadcast pieces on local cable television, news stories on the City website, posts
on the City Facebook page, emails sent to those on the City's Bottineau listserv, an electronic
highway sign along Golden Valley Road, individual postcard mailings to a previously identified list
of roughly 700 property owners along the proposed line, and announcements at City Council and
other Commission meetings over the past two months. Finally, an open house on the Municipal
Consent Plans was held at City Hall this evening prior to the public hearing.
The public hearing scheduled for the City Council meeting tonight is meant to provide an avenue
for interested parties to comment on the Municipal Consent Plans. Action on the Plans is
anticipated at the regular City Council meeting of February 16, 2016.
Going Forward
Assuming all of the parties involved in the process grant Municipal Consent, the design,
engineering, and refinement of the Plans will continue cooperatively with each of the cities along
the line, as well as with the other agencies involved. Staff is already engaged in biweekly Design
Resolution Team meetings to continue to work on issues such as the park and ride at Golden
Valley Road and trail connections at the two Golden Valley stations. The TPAC, CAC, BAC, and
CMC groups will also continue to meet to review plans and provide feedback. New plan sets will
be provided to the City at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% levels of design and regular updates will
be provided to the City Council as has been done over the past two years.
The FEIS process, which is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2016, will be based on
the DEIS analysis but will also incorporate any comments received as part of the public review of
that document. In order to satisfy federal requirements, it must identify the significant benefits
and impacts of the proposed LRT line and propose strategies for minimizing or mitigating any
negative impacts identified.
The FEIS document will include a Transportation Analysis (items such as freight rail, vehicular
traffic, pedestrians and bicycles, and parking), a Community and Social Analysis (items such as
land use plans, cultural resources, visual/aesthetics, and safety and security), a Physical and
Environmental Analysis (items such as utilities, floodplains, wetlands, noise, vibration, water
biological environment, and water quality and stormwater), an Analysis of Indirect Effects and
Cumulative Impacts, an Evaluation of Environmental Justice (addressing potential impacts to
minority and/or low-income populations), an Evaluation of Section 4(f) (which deals with parks
and recreational areas of significance and historic sites), and an Evaluation of Financial
Considerations.
Additional initiatives, such as the Hennepin County Community Works program which seeks to
promote complimentary projects that are outside of the project scope but that support the
operation of the light rail line, have begun. Staff and elected officials are already engaged in this
effort through regular meetings of the Community Works Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
and Community Works Steering Committee.
Attachments
• Summary of Items from DEIS Comment Letter (4 pages)
• DRAFT Resolution Approving the Preliminary Design Plans (3 pages)
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Date: January 25, 2016
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Discussion —Community Planning, Community
Background, Land Use
Summary
Staff will review Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan with the Planning
Commission and discuss the elements that are required as part of the update.
Chapter 1 briefly covers the reasons for conducting comprehensive planning and outlines the
remaining chapters in the document.
Chapter 2 provides historical background and demographics of the City as of 2008.
Chapter 3 analyzes the City's historic, existing (2008), and future land uses and lays out the City's
Goals, Objectives, and Policies with respect to the General Land Use Plan.
Staff is interested in understanding what demographic data would be most useful for enhancing
the Community Background chapter.
From the Land Use chapter, staff would like to begin to identify the land use issues and
challenges that will be most prominent during the update.
Attachment
• Golden Valley 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapters 1, 2, & 3 (38 pages)
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Chapter 1
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• Plan Overview
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City Council
Linda R.Loomis,Mayor
Mike Freiberg
Paula Pentel
DeDe Scanlon
Bob Shaffer
Planning Commission
David Cera
Les Eck
Don Keysser,Chair
John Kluchka
Dean McCarty
Steve Schmidgall
Cathy Waldhauser
City Staff
Thomas Burt,City Manager
Jeanne Andre,Assistant City Manager
Mark Grimes,AICP,Director of Planning and Development
Joe Hogeboom,City Planner
Lisa Wittman,Administrative Assistant
Jeannine Clancy,Director of Public Works
Cheryl Weiler,Communications Coordinator
Kristi Bucher,Graphic Designer
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i. Introduction
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What Is A Comprehensive Plan?................................................................................1-2
2. Plan Overview
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Comprehensive Plans are reviewed prehensive Plan. In addition to devel- community participation is critical
and approved by the Metropolitan opment projects, the Comprehensive with every revision of the plan. This
Council. Plan guides officials in proper regula- is achieved through programs such as
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Comprehensive Plan will be used as a change, the Plan must be reviewed forums.
basis for adopting land use ordinances and revised to ensure its functionality.
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Special Planning Districts Transportation
Special Planning Districts are areas in Golden Valley that The Transportation Plan helps protect and enhance trans-
warrant extra attention because of their location.This chap- Portation corridors throughout Golden Valley that are used
ter includes the I-394 corridor and the City's efforts to meet for both local and regional travel. It also studies public
future changes in transportation patterns, housing prefer- transportation as an alternative form of commuting.In ad-
ences,and market trends in office,industrial,and commer- dition to road and highway networks, the Transportation
cial uses in that area. Its goals and policies link community Plan directs development of trails and sidewalks used for
vision to location-specific planning. non-motorized commuting.
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The Housing Chapter focuses on plans for future housing The Wastewater Plan addresses the regional wastewater
development in Golden Valley. Its goals, objectives, and system,which is administered by the Metropolitan Council.
policies guide the diversity,densiry,and quality of the city's Its goals and policies are meant to ensure that the system
housing stock.The City of Golden Valley's primary housing provides adequate wastewater capacity to handle Golden
responsibility is to ensure maintenance of existing homes Valley's existing and future needs.It also includes methods
and neighborhoods as well as promote quality housing op- to maintain this important system.
tions in future developments.
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The Parks and Open Space Chapter preserves Golden Val- The Water Supply Plan focuses on making safe water avail-
ley's natural areas and parks.It works in coordination with able to Golden Valley and other residents of the region by
a separate Parks Systems Plan, which recommends facility ensuring that various local government agencies work to-
improvements and recreational programs at City parks. gether to protect and preserve drinking water resources. It
sets goals and policies that effectively manage the system.
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Surface Water
The Surface Water Plan coordinates efforts with local wa- Through the years, planning has helped sustain Golden
tershed districts to best enhance surface water qualiry in Valley's reputation as a top-quality city. This edition of the
Golden Valley. It sets goals and policies to protect local Comprehensive Plan will secure that reputation for years to
streams,lakes,and wetlands. come.
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• Historical Background
• Current Demographics
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City Council
Linda R.Loomis,Mayor
Mike Freiberg
Paula Pentel
DeDe Scanlon
Bob Shaffer
Planning Commission
David Cera
Les Eck
Don Keysser,Chair
John Kluchka
Dean McCarty
Steve Schmidgall
Cathy Waldhauser
City Staff
Thomas Burt,City Manager
Jeanne Andre,Assistant City Manager
Mark Grimes,AICP, Director of Planning and Development
Joe Hogeboom,City Planner
Jeannine Clancy,Director of Public Works
Lisa Wittman,Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Weiler,Communications Coordinator
Kristi Bucher,Graphic Designer
Theresa Murphy,Intern
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i. Historical Background
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2. Current Demographics
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This four-lane highway,complete with building reflected the changing urban the quality of its housing and commer-
cloverleaf interchanges and wayside demographic of the area. cial areas and to prevent and correct
rest stops, brought many new people problems of blight and decay. Since
During this time commercial develop-
through Golden Valley.The Boulevard that time, the HRA has followed the
of Lilacs, as it was termed, was closed ment also began to expand in Golden Comprehensive Plan to ensure logical
occasionally to allow parades and oth- Valley. The Golden Valley Shopping growth patterns and encourage fair,
er community-organized events to oc- Center, which still exists in its origi- affordable, and quality housing for its
cur on the road.As years went by,the nal format, and many other subur- residents.
highways in Golden Valley spawned ban shopping destinations were built
suburban-siyle growth along their throughout town. The population had
corridors. also swelled to 20,00o people.
By the r95os,suburban growth was in In i972, the Minnesota Legislature
full-swing in Golden Valley. The Vil- mandated that all villages become
lage Hall was no longer able to accom- statutory cities. The Village of Golden
modate the large number of people Valley became the City of Golden Val-
wishing to attend meetings,leading to ley and quickly acquired the reputa-
construction of the current City Hall tion of being a quality place to live,
in i959• Previously called the Golden �^'ork,and visit.Golden Valley's Hous-
Valley Civic Center, this new, large ing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA)was created in i9�8 to preserve
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The Metropolitan Council's anticipated trends for Golden Golden Valley is comprised of io.5 square miles of land.
Valley also project growth in the numbers of homes(Figure With its easy access to major freeways and downtown Min-
2.2)and employment(Figure 2.g). neapolis,it is a gateway to the West Metro.Most significant
land use changes are expected to occur along major trans-
Considering the anticipated population growth and chang- Portation corridors.
ing lifestyle trends and needs,Golden Valley expects to add
primarily townhomes, apartments, and condominiums to Looking to the future, Golden Valley will preserve its built
its housing stock in the future. and natural environments through sustainable develop-
ment. Though growth trends and preferences change with
time, one thing will remain consistent—Golden Valley will
� � " • �' • " uphold standards of development that will foster urban
2010 2020 2030 style and suburban tranquility for years to come.
Population 22,700 23,000 24,000
Households 9,000 9,200 9,600
Employment 31,600 33,100 34,500
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Chapter 3
Lan Us e
• Introduction
• Goals, Objectives, And
Policies
• Plan Implementation
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City Council
Linda R. Loomis,Mayor
Mike Freiberg
Paula Pentel
DeDe Scanlon
Bob Shaffer
Planning Commission
David Cera
Les Eck
Don Keysser,Chair
John Kluchka
Dean McCarty
Steve Schmidgall
Cathy Waldhauser
City Staff
Thomas Burt,City Manager
Jeanne Andre,Assistant City Manager
Mark Grimes,AICP,Director of Planning and Development
Joe Hogeboom,City Planner
Jeannine Clancy,Director of Public Works
Eric Eckman,Public Works Specialist
Lisa Wittman,Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Weiler,Communications Coordinator
Kristi Bucher,Graphic Designer
Teresa Howard,Intern
Consultants
Perry Thorvig Planning
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i.Introduction
Needfor a Plan...........................................................................................................3-1
Historic Land Use Trends..........................................................................................3-2
Current Land Use Trends...........................................................................................3-2
FutureLand Use.........................................................................................................3-5
Land Use Issues and Challenges................................................................................3-5
2. Land Use Goals,Objectives, and Policies
Goal i: Complete Community....................................................................................3-io
Goa12: Minimized Conflicts.......................................................................................3-io
Goa13: Development of Commercial Corridors........................................................3-ii
Goa14: Protection of the Existing Job Base...............................................................3-ii
Goa15: High Quality Development............................................................................3-i2
Goa16: Redevelopment..............................................................................................3-i2
Goal�: Protection of the Environment......................................................................3-i3
Goa18:Accommodation of Regional Needs..............................................................3-i3
Goa19: Improved Health Through Planning for Active Living.................................3-i4
3.Plan Implementation
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Consistency.......................................................g-i5
Implementation Partners...........................................................................................3-i6
Appendix
A.Definitions
B.Land Use Table In 5-Year Stages
C.Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan
D.North Wirth Redevelopment Plan
E.Valley Square Redevelopment Plan
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Golden Valley was incorporated in day,had only recently come to town. novative retail and business areas.
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i89g, the annexation of o.6 square leveled off as the supply of develop-
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change in the Cit�s history. Entirely an to shift focus toward the redevel-
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unlikely to see any substantial future area was established near the inter- g.2). The number of households con-
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area.
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Date:May i999 Source:Golden Valley Comprehensive Plan,i999-2020
— Municipal Line
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2i,000 as the average household size
gets smaller.
Residentiat 3% 3%
Currently, 48 percent of the city is 6�
devoted to residential development. ❑ Residentia�
Residential development in Golden � Commercial
Valley is mostly comprised of single-
family homes.Single-family neighbor- � Industrial
hoods are located throughout the city. qg% 0 Institutional
Multi-family dwellings in Golden Val- 25�
ley range from affordable apartments ❑ Major Highways
to luxury condominiums. High-densi- 0 Non Urban Areas
ty housing will be a component of the
mixed-use area planned along I-394• ❑ Open Water Bodies
Commercial s�
Commercial development, including 7%
retail and office uses,comprises�per-
cent of Golden Valley's total land use.
Golden Valley is home to several large
corporations, including Allianz Insur- opment of Golden Valley's downtown park in Golden Valley. In addition to
ance, Tennant Company, Honeywell, area along Winnetka Ave and Hwy 55 formal institutions and parks, three
and General Mills. These corpora- incorporates functions of walkabil- percent of Golden Valley's total land
tions account for a large percentage ity. Restaurants, shops, and services use is comprised of open space and
of Golden Valley's job base. Retail de- are intended to be accessible by area wetlands. Certain areas, such as those
velopment is interspersed throughout residents through motorized and non- with steep slopes or poor soils, are
the city,with concentrations located at motorized transportation. not developable. Golden Valley is also
the intersection of Hwy ioo and Du- home to several lakes and large bodies
luth St as well as the intersection of Industrial of standing water, including Sweeney
Winnetka Ave and Hwy 55. Redevel- Industrial development comprises 8 �ke,T�vin Lake,and Wirth Lake.
percent of Golden Valle�s land use.It
includes some manufacturing-based Major HighWdys
__ ��j W industry but is mostly light industry Major highways (four or more lanes)
and business. account for 6 percent of the total
�} , ,,:��'# ^�� land use in Golden Valley. Minnesota
� InstitutionaURecreational Trunk Highways 55 and ioo, as well
"� Institutional and recreational devel-
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�w,. � �;���► opment make up 25 percent of the i69, all traverse Golden Valley. While
N$ �': � ''� �' land use in Golden Valley. Schools,
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�, churches, government facilities, ing good highway and freeway access,
�,� s X.;� , parks, and golf courses are integrated it also strives to make itself conducive
� into various neighborhoods through- to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. In
� � � ',��.� out the community. Theodore Wirth 2006, Golden Valley became involved
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reevaluate its trail and sidewalk con- redevelopment. Findings typically in- �n d U Se ($S U eS An d
nections. clude the existence of blight or other �rt
needs for systematic redevelopment.
Redevelopment Areas The Ciry is considering establishing a • Integrate new development with
Golden Valley has three established small area within the Douglas Drive existing architectural design. Con-
Redevelopment Areas (see Figure 3.3 Corridor as a Redevelopment Area. tinue to preserve the character of
and Table 3.i). These areas, desig- the post-war architecture unique
nated by the Golden Valley Housing to first-ring suburban areas.
and Redevelopment Authoriry (HRA)
and adopted by the City Council, are Population in Golden Valley is expect- • Provide corporate and industrial
intended for long-range planning and ed to increase in the coming years,and growth opportunities while main-
redevelopment.Various tools, such as housing and services are expected to taining the integrity of residential
tax increment financing, can be used accommodate that increase. Mixed- neighborhoods.
to facilitate growth and development use development will be incorporated . Update and enhance community
in these areas. into future plans, meeting the needs
retail and service options. Con-
Although the City has identified cer- for multi-family housing and access tinue to promote the Valley Square
tain general areas for redevelopment, to transportation options. The I-394 district as a community shopping
no specific properties are targeted for Corridor Study addresses this issue.
destination.
development, redevelopment, or infill Golden Valley will work to preserve �
development. Rather,activity in rede- Integrate mixed-use zoning dis-
and protect historic places within the tricts, when possible, into future
velopment areas is driven by market
conditions. Individual redevelopment city. Currently, no such places have development plans.
plans are outlined in Appendix 3. been officially identified. Golden Val- .
ley will look toward sustainable devel- Continue to move toward intercon-
To exercise official powers of redevel- opment as a means of future growth. nectivity with the West Metro by
opment authorized for local HRAs un- Environmentally friendly, sustainable providing multi-faceted transpor-
der state law,Golden Valley must make growth will lead Golden Valley into tation options,including improved
findings about any area proposed for the future. roadways,trails,and sidewalks.
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ic use is not clearly listed anywhere or `
occurs under special circumstances.
Zoning is the main tool available to • • ' • '" " �"'" " •' " ' "
cities for implementing the compre- Year Area Percentage
hensive plan. If the zoning map and Established (acres) Residential
the plan map reflect differing land use 1. Valley Square Redevelopment Area 1978 7,729 40%
groups for a particular property, the
zoning map must be legally amended
before the planned use can occur; the Z• North Wirth Redevelopment Area 1978 5,657 25%
rezoning process thus serves as a gate-
way between present and future. Dif- 3. Golden Hills Redevelopment Area 1984 4,100 5%*
ferences between the zoning map and *Residential development,as a component of mixed-use development,is allowed in the remaining
the land use plan map at any given time 95�of the Redevelopment Area.
do not automatically indicate conflicts
between zoning and plan.Golden Val-
ley specifically supports current zon-
ing as being entirely appropriate for
any given property until it is found
to be ready for plan implementation
through redevelopment.
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L01U DQItSl�(o.�ro 5 units per nere) L19IlL IR(�USti'IQI(q(so ineh�Aes o,fJice)
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nnd NR Green i99y SWMP-not field ueriJied)
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Date:December 4,2008
Sources:Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2008),DNR,HR Green,Barr Engineering for Wetlands,
City of Golden Valley for all other layers
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Residential, Low-Density Single-family detached homes are the predominant low-density residential use, with small dusters of
(0.1 to 5 homes per gross two-famity attached homes mixed in at scattered locations as appropriate. Other types of residential
acre of land area) structures in planned unit developments(PUDs) may also be appropriate as long as the overall density of
development falls within the acceptable range. Metro Council equivalent is single famity."
Residential, Medium- Medium-density residential uses include two-family attached homes in dusters of more than 10 units, or
Density (from 5 to 11.99 townhomes, or other types of housing in PUDs where the average density of development falls within the
homes per gross acre of land acceptable range. Metro Council equivalent is part of"multi-family."
area)
Residential, Medium- Townhomes, apartment buildings, and condominiums are the permitted medium-high-density residentiat
High-Density (12 to 19.9 uses. Other types of housing in PUDs are also appropriate in these areas if they are developed to meet
homes per gross acre of land the minimum density threshold. Metro Council equivalent is part of"multi-family."
area)
Residential, High- Apartment buildings and condominiums are the predominant high-density residential uses. Other types of
Density (20 to 30 homes housing in PUDs are also appropriate in these areas if they are developed to meet the minimum density
per gross acre of land area) threshold. Metro Council equivalent is part of"multi-family."
This limited use category features general office buildings. Medical or laboratory facilities where work is
Commercial Office 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 uses include retail sales/services, restaurants, hotels/motels, and for-profit entertainment/
Commercial Retail/ recreation facilities, as well as anything allowed in an office area. Mixed-use commercial/residential
Service PUDs are also a possibility. Metro Council equivalent is"commercial,"except that does NOT classify any
residential care facilities as commercial uses.
This category includes warehousing and storage, assembly and light manufacturing, truck/van terminals,
Light Industrial utility installations, offices, and large-scale specialty retail operations such as lumber yards, greenhous-
es, and vehide 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."
This category indudes a mix of residential, commercial, institutional, and business-oriented land uses.
Mixed Use This area was established to encourage a compact urban area that will serve as a gateway to the city.
Transit-oriented development is expected to spur high-density development that is encouraged to include
a mix of uses.Approximatley 25 percent of this area is expected to include residential development.
Open Space(public and These uses include golf courses, ball fields, playgrounds, parks, nature areas, and storm water ponding
private) areas. Metro Council equivalent is"parks and recreation,"except the Metro Council does not specify
ponding areas or nature areas.
Schools and Religious These indude education facilities at atl levels, the cemetery, places of worship for all denominations,
Facilities and miscellaneous religious installations. Metro Council equivalent is part of"public, semi-public."
Public Facilities, Administrative or service installations (except those otherwise classified)at all levels of government fall
Miscellaneous into this category. Metro Council equivalent is part of"public, semi-public."
Semi-Public Facilities, Residential treatment or care facilities, hospitals and surgical centers, private dubs, and other not-for-
Miscellaneous profit facilities (except those otherwise classified)fall into this category. Metro Council equivalent is part
of public, semi-pubtic, except for residential treatment or care.
Wetland Properties in this category are generally those listed in the National Wetland Inventory. By definition,atl wet-
land areas are considered to be"in use."Metro Council equivalent is"wetland development constraint."
This category includes atl areas with a land elevation below the 100-year flood level. By definition, all flood-
Floodplain Way areas are considered to be"in use."Metro Council equivalent is"floodplain development constraint."
Sweeney/Twin Lake, Wirth Lake, DNR unnamed basin#27-36 (in Wirth Park, along the creek north of
Open Water Highway 55), and Bassett Creek are classified as open water areas. By definition, all open water is consid-
ered to be"in use."Metro Council equivalent is "open water."
This category inctudes all land reserved for street or highway uses and for certain transit facilities,
Right-of-Way, Road 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-Way, Railroad This category indudes all land reserved for railroad uses, whether by easement or by fee title. By defini-
tion, all such right-of-way is considered to be in use. There is no Metro Council equivalent.
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A community that contains a variety of residenrial areas, A regulatory framework deszgned to minimize potential
major employers, retail, seruice, tnstitutional areas, and conflicts between land uses.
park and open space areas.
Objectives Objectives
• Provide open space buffers between residential areas
• Provide more variety of life cycle housing options. and commercial or industrial areas.
• Preserve elementary schools. • Segregate commercial and residential traffic.
• Preserve major employment centers. • Arrange land uses so there is a compatible transition be-
• Preserve open space and natural areas. tween major land use types.
• Upgrade the downtown area at Winnetka Ave and Hwy • Implement multi-use districts that enable compatible
55 and other neighborhood commercial areas. uses to coe�cist.
• Encourage development that serves the daily needs of • Protect and respect traditional neighborhoods.
Golden Valley residents.
• Integrate means for alternative modes of transportation PollCieS
throughout the city. The City will monitor and update provisions for all zoning
districts and for planned unit developments,as necessary,to
P011Cies conform with identified land use categories and to properly
The City will facilitate the development of townhouses, support plan implementation.Of particular importance are
apartments, or condominiums that are compatible with the specific use lists and "purpose and intent" paragraphs
their surrounding areas. for each district.
The City will encourage the continued upgrading of the The City will inform and include citizens in planning for
downtown area and will provide public assistance where land use changes in their neighborhoods.
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.
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Redevelopment along major commercial corridors such as Preseruation and compatible expansion of the facilities
I-394 and Hwy 55. housing the city's major employers.
Objectives Objectives
• Increase jobs and tax base. • Retain General Mills, Tennant, Honeywell, United
• Encourage visually attractive development along the Health,and other major corporations.
city's major freeway corridors.
Policies
• Enhance community identity through a recognizable The City will assist major employers in expansion efforts
town center at Valley Square. to accommodate their needs while still protecting adjacent
• Encourage an environmentally sustainable level of job residential areas from objectionable visual, noise, and traf-
and tax-based growth. fic impacts.
Policies
The City will study planned land uses all along the Hwy
ioo 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 will use the I-394 Corridor Plan adopted December
i8, 200�as the guide for future land use in the I-394 cor-
ridor.
The City will work with area residents and businesses to es-
tablish a visioning process for future development.
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• Encourage high-quality new developments that are visu- � �
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• Encourage development to meet environmental criteria
. set forth by Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) and the United States Department of
Energy. Public and private redevelopment that is compatible with
• Encourage environmentally sustainable`green building' the city's land use plan map and policies.
practices when possible.
Objectives
PoliCies • Redevelop parcels that are blighted, functionally obso-
The City will assure that its review processes, zoning, and lete, economically unsustainable, or incompatible with
building regulations are designed to promote high-quality adjacent uses.
developments. • Encourage and promote redevelopment projects that
The City will invest in an address-linked computerized land create opportunities for active living and are environ-
use database capable of providing data on the size,age,val- mentally sustainable.
ue,and other circumstances of all Ciry properties,for better
tracking of issues such as the rehabilitation or redevelop- Policies
ment needs of any particular area. The City will assure that new uses in redevelopment area
are compatible with existing development and the City's
The Ciry will establish a list of qualifying criteria to serve as land use plan.
a selection standard for targeting Community Development
Block Grant or other redevelopment funds. The City may consider providing public assistance to those
redevelopment projects that serve a substantial public pur-
The City will review all institutionally designated properties pose and are compatible with the objective above, if such
to consider their long-term viability and/or options for al- public assistance is within the City's financial capacity.
ternative use.
The City will define various approaches and/or incentives to
promote a Ciry beautification program.
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��"�� `�� � � shall be referenced with the Neighborhood Sustainability
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Enuironmentally sustainable land use patterns and deuel-
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• Preserve and enhance weflands. `3Y'
• Preserve and enhance water bodies.
• Preserve and cultivate arborous environments.
• Restore native vegetation.
• Maintain existing natural features. Reconcile local preferences and desires with regional needs
• Reduce light in the night sky. and legislarive imperatives by adopting a cooperative ap-
proach,seeking creatiue solutions to points of conflict,and
• Encourage co-location of higher density uses with com- maintaining ongozng education efforts.
mercial services to reduce the amount of auto travel and
corresponding air pollution.
Objectives
PoliCles • Streamline growth and development policies with the
The City will consider potential diversity or environmental Metropolitan Council.
impacts before adopting or amending development-or con- • Work with Hennepin County to integrate programs with
struction-related regulations; negative impacts will be bal- the City of Minneapolis and the western suburbs.
anced against concerns for the general public health,safety,
or welfare. Where possible, strategies for mitigating nega- Policies
tive impacts will be identified. Per the Metro Council's regional growth strategy, in mak-
ing land use-related decisions the City shall seek reason-
The City will advocate energy conserving technologies and able ways to: foster efficient, connected land use patterns;
construction techniques, including active and passive solar accommodate mixed-use developments; and increase land
energy features,Uy advocating their use in applications for use density where appropriate.
new development and by amending City Code or Ciry poli-
cies as appropriate to allow property owners to take advan- Per the Metro Council's regional growth strategy for areas
tage of new approaches. within the I-494/694 loop, the City shall continue to sup-
port economic development and job creation in concentra-
The City will remain a leader in urban environmental pro- tions serviceable by transit.
tection by promoting and maintaining area parks and open
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d ,��F�•y � �. � � �� . • Enhance communiry spirit and connectedness by creat-
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ing active living opportunities that are neighborhood-fo-
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The City will continue to work with the Planning Commis-
�U d� �. i i i i�� v v c u i ��a t�. sion,the Parks and Open Space Commission,and the Public
Works Department to improve and construct non-motor-
Improve the ouerall health and well-being of the commu- ized transportation infrastructure whenever possible.
nity by incorporating deuelopment that embraces active
living. The City will work to implement the Mixed-Use zoning des-
ignation in areas of high density,such as the I-394 Corridor
ObjeCtiVes Redevelopment Project.
• Abide by standards and ideals set forth in Golden Val- The City will continue to meet standards necessary to qual-
ley's Resolution in Support of Active Living. ify for planning grants.
• Improve sidewalks and trails to facilitate non-motorized
transportation.
The City will continue to work with its Park and Recreation
Department to offer recreational opportunities to Golden
• Incorporate zoning practices that allow mixed-use de- Valley residents.
velopment,thereby promoting walking.
• Work to allocate funds through local grants to incorpo- The City will consider public health as a factor in determin-
rate pedestrian-oriented infrastructure in existing de- ing redevelopment options.
velopment.
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�% ��� ning Commission plays a strong supporting role in its capacity
+. ,,,� as advisor to the Council.The Human Rights Commission and
� `�� other Council-estaUlished bodies may also be involved from
;�;" time to time.The City's Housing and Redevelopment Author-
ity provides added power to acquire land for redevelopment,
secure financing, and eliminate Ulight, should any of those
" actions become necessary. To achieve any particular objec-
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tive, Golden Valley may turn to state or federal agencies,the
Metro Council, Hennepin Counry, neighboring communities,
� or other public or private entities for expertise, funding, or
' development partnerships.
Land use planning and zoning are separate but related con-
cepts. Zoning is part of local law, enforceable through the
City's police power. The Land Use Plan serves as a founda-
tion for zoning regulations and ensures they are properly ad-
ministered in the best interest of the general public health,
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safety,and welfare.The Land Use Plan objectives of the Comprehensive uses not immediately included in
embodies a broad vision of desired Plan. the proposed rezoning.
community characteristics, while . p,ny existing property improve- • Unique circumstances affecting the
zoning provides a specific means of inents that would be nonconform- property,its surroundings,or some
implementing and regulating the vi- ing under the zoning necessary for other aspect of a particular request
sion; therefore, zoning is much more the desired use should be removed, may be compelling enough to result
detailed with regard to the type and or financial and legal guarantees in a different outcome than what
intensity of use allowed on any given should be in place to ensure re- might otherwise be indicated, but
property.The Land Use Plan's focus is moval by the time any rezoning re- in such cases the City must clearly
on moving a community as smoothly quest receives final approval. list and explain the circumstances
as possible into the future, while zon- . p,nY existing use that would be non- underlying its decision.
ing is firmly grounded in the present. conforming under the zoning nec-
Until a property is found ready for re-
A ro e s readiness for rezonin in essary for the planned use should
P P � g zoning according to the above terms,
accordance with Golden Valley's Land be permanently discontinued. its existing use will be considered to
Use Plan Map will be evaluated ac- • Where a proposed rezoning in- conform with Golden Valley's Com-
cording to the following terms, which volves only a portion of an area prehensive Plan—regardless of wheth-
do not have to be weighed equally in that is planned for change,the pro- er it matches the category of use iden-
all cases: posal should not involve property tified on the Plan Map—as long as it
• All owners of the property should so situated as to create a discon- meets current zoning regulations and
jointly petition for rezoning to a nected "island" of change within other applicable requirements of City
district that matches the land use the larger area, or completely bi- Code. The same rule also applies to
sect the larger area and create di- any alteration of site improvements
category identified on the Plan
vided "pockets" of the older use, or change from one permitted use to
Map. unless it can be demonstrated that another within the same district: the
• The property should meet mini- any individual sub-area thus creat- altered site or changed use will be con-
mum development standards for ed can reasonably be redeveloped sidered to conform with the Compre-
the desired change in use, which on its own and that the resulting hensive Plan as long as the property
may include zoning specifications, discontinuities of use within the continues to meet all applicable code
subdivision specifications, and/or larger area will not accelerate the requirements and is not yet ready for
duly adopted goals, policies, and decline of otherwise viable existing rezoning per the established terms.
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�����j������� ; , The Ciry shall continuously moni- use-related regulations, the City shall
tor this plan, and per Metro Council first evaluate the potential impact of
guidelines, perform an update when- the proposed change on land use plan
The City shall remain open to new
partnership opportunities with Hen- ever: goals, policies, and objectives, and on
• an develo ment ro osal exceeds the plan map if applicable.
nepin County, the Metro Council, and Y P P P
state or federal agencies in its efforts the parameters of the plan The City will review the existing prac-
to implement this plan. • any land identified for commercial, tice maintaining Plan Map/zoning
industrial, or office use is convert- map conformity via concurrent appli-
As appropriate, and in addition to
consulting this General Land Use ed to residential use or vice versa cation for plan amendment and rezon-
• ro ected commercial industrial ing; follow-up could include formal-
Plan, the City shall consult the Hous- P � ' ' ization in City Code of a suitable joint
ing Plan,the Water Resource Manage- or office transportation or sanitary
sewer needs increase in excess of application process or consideration
ment Plan,the Park Plan,and any oth- of one or more policies to limit or pro-
er plan that may be identified as part planned capacities
hibit concurrent applications.
of the overall Land Use Element of the gefore approving a proposed text
Comprehensive Plan before making change to any provision of the zoning
any land use-related decision.
chapter of City Code, or to other land
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