02-22-16 PC Agenda AGENDA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, February 22, 2016
7 pm
1. Approval of Minutes
February 8, 2016, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
2. Informal Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit— 8812 7t" Avenue North —
Empty the Nest— CU-145
Applicant: Empty the Nest (Sharon Fischman)
Address: 8812 7th Avenue North
Purpose: To allow for accessory retail sales incidental to permitted uses in a
Light Industrial zoning district
--Short Recess--
3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Discussion — Housing, and the Bicycle and
Pedestrian System
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
February 8, 2016
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,
January 25, 2016. Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, Kl�eh��iz;;
Segelbaum, and Waldhauser. Also present was Planning Manager J�s�n Zimm�rman,
Associate Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner, and Administrative Assis�ant Lisa:,
Wittman. Commissioner Cera was absent. t-: .
1. Approval of Minutes '
January 25, 2016, Regular Planning Commissian l�lleetin�
Waldhauser referred to the seventh paragraph on page four and ��ked that the second
sentence be changed to read as follows: "She said she thinics economic segregation is a
growing problem and something we can address as a community."
Waldhauser referred to the fourth paragraph on page four and said she would like "by
area in the community" added to the cost of housin� demographic data that she would
like included in the Comprehensive Plan upci���.
Johnson said he would like his �t?mments regarding reviewing the Comprehensive Plan
as well as updating to be �nclude� in the minutes because the law states that cities need
to "review and update" whert dis�ussing their Comprehensive Plans.
MOVED by Blum, seconded by Jahnson and motion carried 4 to 2 to approve the January
25, 2016, minut�s with the above noted changes. Commissioners Baker and Kluchka
abstained.
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2. Inform�l Pu���c Mearing — Major PUD Amendment— Central Park West—
Southw�s# Quadrant of I-394 and Highway 100— PU-121, Amendment#1
Applicant: RISLP, LLC (AC Hotels by Marriot)
Address: 5075 Wayzata Boulevard
Purpose: To construct a 6 story, 126 room, Marriott hotel on the border of St.
Louis Park and Golden Valley.
Goellner explained the applicant's request to construct a 6 story, 126 room, Marriott hotel
on the border of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. The hotel will be in St. Louis Park and
the parking lot will be in Golden Valley. She noted that the hotel location and layout was
already approved as part of the original Central Park West PUD.
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Goellner stated that this will be a business oriented hotel with several amenities
including: a breakfast area, a bar/lounge, a rooftop spa, meeting rooms, and a fitness
center. She referred to the building materials and discussed the use of glass, two colors
of stucco, Coronado stone, and fiber cement panels, all of which exceed the City of St.
Louis Park's minimum standards for Class I materials. She also discussed the proposed
landscaping plan which includes 63 trees, 503 shrubs and 1,000+ grasses and
perennials.
Goellner referred to the parking for the hotel use and stated that 189 spaces are required
and 189 spaces will be provided. There will be 27 underground parking spaces, 52 on-
site, surFace parking spaces, and 110 permanent parking ramp sp��es. She added that
there will be 110 temporary surface lot spaces until the parking r��mp is constructed and
that the applicant has stated that they are willing to provide valet.or shuttle service from
the temporary surface lot spaces to the hotel. She added that 16 b��ycle parking spaces
are required and that the applicant will be providing 20.
Goellner discussed the Quentin and Wayzata int������ion improvements including the
addition of all-way stop signs and additional tumF��nes.
Johnson stated that typically parking spaces are ir�mediate[y adjacent to a building and
questioned if a precedent would be set by allowing fi�� parking spaces in this case to be
further away. Goellner agreed that ideally parking spaces are within 500 feet of a
building. She explained that the City Council approved the spaces in the parking ramp
with a sidewalk connection to the hotel as part of the original PUD. Johnson noted that it
is approximately a 200 yard walk from the temparary parking spaces to the hotel and
asked about the lighting and ��fe#y standards. Goellner stated that the lighting in the
temporary parking area vrt�n't char�ge rnuch from what already exists, and that the hotel
will want to make the area'��fe �nd provide a safe connection for their guests. Johnson
agreed, and asked what thaf l'�i�ks like. Zimmerman noted that the Phase 1 residential
building and the park will be in pl�ce and will have sidewalks and lighting around them.
Baker asked if the:applicant has made a commitment to have a valet or shuttle service
from the temporary p�rking lot to the hotel. Goellner said no. Baker asked if the City can
require a shuttle service be provided. Kluchka stated that the notes from the applicant's
neighborhood rrreeting state that they intend to provide a shuttle service.
Waldhauser asked if there would be a walkway through the Phase 1 residential building.
Goellner said no, from a property management and security standpoint that would be
difficult.
Kluchka asked about the proposed intersection improvements and the location of the
pedestrian access. Goellner referred to the site plan and showed where the sidewalks
will be located along Wayzata Blvd. and Utica Ave. and she discussed how people will
be able to access the site and the park.
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Kluchka said he hasn't seen any renderings that show the building in context with the
other buildings around it and how they will work together. Goellner said she would ask
the applicant to provide more renderings.
Waldhauser asked if St. Louis Park is overseeing the stormwater treatment on the
property. Goellner said yes, St. Louis Park is taking the lead with the Minnehaha
Watershed and that Golden Valley will be adding comments.
Segelbaum referred to the staff report and noted that there are no requirements in this
zoning district regarding the amount of impervious surface allowed, but the appli�ant is
proposing 76%. Goellner agreed and stated that the requirements regarding structure
coverage might address some of the same issues.
Segelbaum asked if St. Louis Park had any suggestions or chang�� during their review
of this proposal. Goellner said St. Louis Park's concerns are mostly�bo�t traffic but that
no changes to the plans have been suggested.
Jesse Messner, Cities Edge Architects, referred #� the Ct�mmissioners' concerns about
parking and said they would be fine with a condition being added that a shuttle service
must be provided. He also said he would prouide more rendering showing the building
design and how it fits in with the surrounding buildmg� if�t��is able to get information
from the owners of the surrounding buildings.
Segelbaum asked Messner if h� is ok w�t� the additional sidewalk from the hotel to
Wayzata Blvd. Messner said yes:° -
Kluchka asked Messner to describe wtiat materials and colors will be used. Messner
stated that the renderings in the agenda packet were printed with ink that does not
perfectly depict the colQrs accurately. He referred to a drawing of the proposed hotel and
stated that the middl� sectit�n,of the building will be limestone and that there will be fiber
cement bands araund the k�uildirag. There will also be stucco in shades of dark gray, not
the mauve or purplish ct�for shown on the submitted drawings. Kluchka said it might be
helpful to provide more photos or samples to the City Council. Messner said he has
samples of the materials.
Klu�hka referred to the south elevation and the portion of the west elevation close to the
corner and ask�d if there was any consideration to make those elevations more alive or
visibly attractiue since it will face residential. Goellner stated that there will be dog run
area between the hotel the residential building. Messner stated that the curtain wall will
wrap around the west side of the building and that a continuous band will run across the
top of the building. He stated that the south end of the building includes the entrance to
the underground parking and will include a corridor area without many windows, but that
there will be large storefront windows looking into the lounge/bar area. Baker said the
south side of the building will be facing residential and it will be a large uninterrupted
surFace that won't be very attractive. Kluchka said in the original PUD proposal, the south
end of the hotel was marketed as a highly visible area. He said that residents will see a
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sizable gray stucco box and asked if the human scale appeal had been considered.
Johnson agreed that a softer, less imposing look would be better. Messner said they can
work on dressing up those areas. Kluchka requested that the applicant connect with
some of the other developers in the area to discuss their design solutions and how the
designs interact. Blum said there is some substantial landscaping noted on the plans on
the south side and asked if that will help mitigate the large expanse. Messner noted that
the southeast corner of the site will have some trees which will help somewhat with
screening.
Johnson asked about the definition of the bar/lounge area and the roo�f#op spa M,essner
said the roof top spa will have a whirlpool or hot tub with a small se�tmg��area and�that
the bar/lounge area is a larger area on the first floor next to the lobby.
Blum asked if the bar/lounge area will be used only by hotel gues#s, or if it will be used
by the public as well. John Hafner, Cities Edge Architects, stated that it will be used
predominately by hotel guests and that the menu will be geared=toward hotel guests.
Waldhauser referred to the landscaped islands in the parking lot �rtd asked if they will be
recessed to capture rain. Messner stated that the islands are just a landscaping feature
and that there is an underground stormwat�r system that they don't want tree roots to
compromise.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing. Seeirtg and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Segelbaum closed the public hearing.
Segelbaum referred to the.�t�f���or sl�uttle service requirement and said he doesn't see
how that can be a land use pres�r�iption. Baker said it is a component of the parking
requirements. He added th��th� parking is further away than normal and he doesn't
want to set a precedent for fu�ure parking plans. Kluchka suggested adding language
regarding a shuttle service' plan as part of the Travel Demand Management Plans
mentioned in cc�ndition #7 in the-staff report. Goellner said she would prefer there to be a
separate condition regarding the valet or shuttle service requirement.
Waldhauser a�ked h�w many parking spaces will be available in the on-site surface
parking lot. Goeliner said there will be 52 on-site surface lot parking spaces and 27
underground parking spaces, so on an average night every guest would be able to park
on-site and wotald not have to use the temporary surface lot. Waldhauser added that not
every guest will have a car and suggested that the proposed condition regarding the
shuttle service state that a shuttle to the temporary lot will be required if needed, or if the
surface lot can't handle the number of guests. Kluchka suggested the condition state the
owner/operator of the hotel must supply a shuttle service plan subject to approval and
periodic review by the City. Segelbaum questioned why the City would require a plan
rather than requiring the shuttle service itself. Kluchka said a plan could outline details of
when they will need it and he doesn't want to be too strict. Zimmerman agreed that a
plan could spell out the details of the shuttle or valet service. Segelbaum suggested the
condition state that the owner/operator must provide shuttle or valet service as needed
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for guest use. Goellner said staff would come up with language for the condition before
this item goes to the City Council for review.
Segelbaum asked if a condition should be added regarding the south and west sides of
the building. Waldhauser suggested the condition state that the applicant shall improve
the visual impact or appeal of the south and west elevations. Zimmerman stated that
improving the appearance or visual quality gives staff direction in writing a condition.
Goellner added that promoting the pedestrian environment also gives staff direction.
Kluchka suggested the condition state that the applicant shall consider design options for
visual appeal and quality of appearance on the pedestrian views frar the south and west
elevations as well as the context of the adjacent properties. Johr��`on suggested using
the word continuity instead of the word context. Baker said he i� �onc�rned that the other
buildings may not be designed yet, so the next developer may ha�r�to address those
issues. Goellner said the same developer will be involved in the ne� phases so the
buildings and product type will be similar. �::"`
MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of approval of Central Park West PUD No. 121, Amendment #1,
subject to the following findings and conditiar�s;. '
Findinqs
1. The PUD plan is tailored to the spe�ifi��haracteristics of the site, such as the
proximity to high retaining walls and high�ray traffic to the north and east and high-
density development to the south and west. With flexibility under a PUD in uses
allowed, setbacks, hei�h#,���rking requirements, number of buildings on a lot, and
similar requirements, the qu�lity of site planning and design is of higher quality than
if each parcel was design��!individually under conventional provisions. The PUD
encourages creativity and flexibility in land development.
2. The site is currently vacant an�i is mostly impervious. The proposed plan adds
roughly 63 tr�es, 503 shrubs, and over 1,000 perennial and grasses to the site.
3. The PUD plan`includes efficient and effective use of the land. The PUD plan
provid�s an appr�apriate area of the city for a six-story hotel.
4. The :PUD Plan re�u�ts in development compatible with adjacent uses and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals. High-
density office, commercial, and residential uses surround the site to the south and
west. Low-�ensity residential uses are separated from this proposed PUD site by
significant highway development. The PUD plan increases lodging options in the
area.
5. The PUD plan is consistent with preserving and improving the general health,
safety and general welfare of the people of the City. The PUD plan promotes
pedestrian activity and provides high-quality landscaping additions to the site.
6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD
ordinance provisions. The PUD provision permits flexibility from other provisions in
Chapter 11 of the City Code. This flexibility is permitted in order to promote the
intent and purpose of the PUD section of the City Code.
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Conditions:
1. The plans prepared by Colberg Tews and Cities Edge Architects submitted on
January 26, 2016, shall become a part of this approval.
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the
Engineering Division to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, February 1, 2016,
shall become a part of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire
Department to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, February 1, 2016, shall
become a part of this approval.
4. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
5. The plan shall include a direct and continuous sidewalk between the'building's front
entrance and Wayzata Boulevard.
6. The City of St. Louis Park approves that portion of the preiiminar�t planned unit
development within its jurisdiction.
7. The property owners of any parcel in the Central Park West PUb sha�l`follow the
travel demand management plans approved for the West End Red�velopment,
which will serve to reduce traffic congestion. �'��;owner may be required to update
the plan or submit a new plan to the Golden Valley �rrd St. Louis Park I-394 Joint
Task Force as needed.
8. The Final PUD plan submitted shall include a'c�etailed L;i�hting Plan in accordance
with the City's Outdoor Lighting requir�mer�ts (S+��tican"1'1.73).
9. Bicycle parking shall be located within fifty feet of the building's front entrance.
10. The Owner/operator of the hotel shall supply a shuttle service plan subject to
approval and periodic review by the �ity.
11. The applicant shall consider desi��t.options for visual appeal and quality of
appearance on the pedestrian v��i�is for the south and west elevations as well as the
context of the adjacent structures.
12. This approval is subject to all'other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations,
or laws with aut�t��ity over this development.
3. Informal Public Hearing —Zoning Code Text Amendment—Amending
Accessory Retail �ales Requirements — ZO00-103
Ap�licant; City of Golden Valley
Purpos�: To consider modifications in the language regarding accessory retail
sales in the Light Industrial/Industrial Zoning Districts.
Goellner explained that in 2003 the City began allowing accessory retail sales incidental
to a permitted use in an area less than 10% of a building's footprint. She stated that
experience has shown that this is unnecessarily restrictive when a Conditional Use
Permit is also required no matter the size of the retail space. She stated that there has
been a growing interest in retail accessory uses as a part of distribution/warehouse
businesses so staff is suggesting that the Zoning Code be amended to allow accessory
retail services and/or sales incidental to a permitted use, conducted in an area less than
10% of the building's gross floor area, rather than 10% of the building's footprint.
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Goellner referred to photos of some of the buildings in the Light Industrial and Industrial
zoning districts and stated that the buildings most affected by this proposed change
include two-story buildings or buildings with a mezzanine because of the increased
gross floor area. She stated that of the 161 Light Industrial and Industrial buildings
considered, 112 buildings are one-story and not affected by this proposal, and 49
buildings have two-stories, a mezzanine, and/or a basement and would be affected by
this proposal.
Goellner discussed some of the potential negative impacts which includ�: in�r�ased
traffic and parking demand, increased hours of operation, and the ne��f for a
Conditional Use Permit, no matter the size of the retail use.
Waldhauser asked if retail includes or excludes showrooms. Gaellner stated t�t�t f
showrooms and auto sales are considered differently and not incfuded in this proposed
amendment.
Baker asked what motived this amendment. Goellner stated"that �taff has talked to a
number of applicants who have asked about increasing the size of their retail space.
Baker asked if other applications the Planning Commission has seen in the past were
constrained by the current requirements. Zimmerrnan stated that some of the inquiries
have been close to the 10% of the building's fotatprint requirement and it has caused
staff to explore why the building's footprint, rather#han the building's square footage is
being �sed.
Baker said one of rationales used �n this proposa'I is to have incremental change
because the City doesn't w�nt'�� lose'its industrially zoned properties and asked if there
have been any requests fc�r new ir�dustriaJ properties. Goellner said there haven't been
any requests to rezone properk��s to Light Industrial or Industrial. Zimmerman stated
that thE former SIFC� site on Winnetka Avenue was zoned Industrial and has been
rezoned to Residenti�l as`part of the Liberty Crossing proposal.
Blum asked if this propo�ed new language will increase the tax value of some of the
industrial buildings. Goel�ner said she thinks it will, but that she would need to do more
research on that issue.
Seg�lbaum ��ked if it would be worth considering any other measurement criteria
besides the percentage of space, or if there needs to be other industrial activities
occurring in the`building. Goellner said yes, the Zoning Code requires that a building be
primarily used for warehouse or other permitted industrial uses and that retail sales can
be a component of that primary use.
Segelbaum asked about the hours of operation for these types of uses. Goellner said
each request would be considered individually as part of the Conditional Use Permit
process.
Segelbaum asked if the City could require improvements to a building if the owner
wanted to increase the amount of retail use. Goellner said that is difficult because the
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Zoning Code defines Accessory Retail Sales under uses and the City can't give
variances in regard to use.
Segelbaum asked about other cities requirements. Goellner said she could do more
research on what other cities require, but she thinks accessory retail sales are probably
limited because cities want to keep industrial properties because they are hard to get
back once they are rezoned.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishi'ng to comment,
Segelbaum closed the public hearing.
Kluchka said he thinks the proposed amendment is well thought out and organized.
Baker said he thinks incremental change is good but he woul�! like hear from the
affected property owners. Zimmerman stated that they will get feedback from the
business community as part of the upcoming Comprehertsive PC�n update process.
Waldhauser asked if it would be appropriate to send a lettertc� th�affected property
owners to see if they would want something different. Go�llner s�id keeping track of
vacancies would help. Zimmerman reminded the Commissioners that staff is working on
creating an existing land use map that will.alsc� help track current uses.
Waldhauser said the proposed amendment sounds reasonable.
MOVED by Baker, seconded by Blum and mo�ion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the proposed Zoning Gode text amendment regarding accessory retail sales
in the Light Industrial/Indus�rial Zoning'Districts.
4. Reports on Meeting,� caf',fhe Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zonrtag Appeals and other Meetings
Zimmerman gav� an u�date on the 3.9.4 Apartment proposal. He said the developer is
expected to close t�n the property today. Waldhauser noted that work has also started on
the Laurel Pond� prpje�t. She asked staff if the Arcata apartments are on track with their
rentals. Zimmerman`said he didn't know.
Zimmerman reminded the Commissioners of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan
education meeting on February 29.
5. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
Council Member Schmidgall stated that the economy is beginning to recover and that the
Zoning Code text amendment regarding accessory retail sales in the Light Industrial and
Industrial zoning districts that the Planning Commission just discussed will give
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businesses some good flexibility. He stated that he is glad to see development occurring
and that different types of housing opportunities are being provided.
Schmidgall reminded the Commissions that the METRO Blue Line municipal consent
issue will be considered at the February 16 City Council meeting. Baker asked about the
comments received at the February 2 City Council meeting. Schmidgall said there were
approximately 20 people who spoke at the public hearing. He said parking is a concern as
well as screening between Sochacki Park and the project but he is hopeful that the
project will benefit the park.
Schmidgall gave an update on the Brookview Community Center�roject and said he
thinks it will be nice benefit for the community.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
John Kluchka, Secretary Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant
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To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Informal Public Hearing—Conditional Use Permit (CUP-145) to Allow for Accessory
Retail Services Incidental to a Permitted Use at 8812 7th Avenue North
— Empty the Nest, Applicant
Background and Proposed Use
Empty the Nest is proposing to include a retai) component to accompany a primary warehouse
use in its targeted location at 8812 7th Avenue North. This property is zoned Light Industrial and
guided for long-term Light Industrial use. Retail sales are allowed as an accessory use with a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) if the retail area occupies less than 10% of the building's footprint.
The subject property is bounded by 7th Avenue North to the south and industrial properties to
the north. It is directly across the street from the new TruStone Credit Union and the Perkins and
Culver's restaurants.
The applicant would like to lease approximately 9,680 square feet of space in a multi-tenant
building. The proposed retail component would use roughly 2,400 square feet in a building with a
footprint of 59,978 square feet. This translates to 4% of the building's footprint. A second
accessory retail use already occupies 3%of the building. Together, the two accessory retail uses
would occupy 7% of the building's footprint.
The applicant currently leases space in another city for her business, Empty the Nest, which helps
individuals clear a home of all personal property and process it for donation and/or resale. If able
to relocate to the proposed location in Golden Valley, this site would consist a large warehouse
space for the processing of the personal property retrieved, as well as loading space for those
items that are donated to other organizations. Items that are intended for resale would be
displayed in the retail portion of the space. At 2,400 square feet, the retail component would
occupy approximately 25% of the total space.
If the CUP were to be approved,the applicant would not renew the lease for their current
location and move to the proposed site in Golden Valley. Proposed days and hours for the retail
operation are 10 am —6 pm on Saturdays, 11 am—5 pm on Sundays, and 10 am —6 pm on
Mondays.
The site has a front parking lot that contains 112 spaces. The applicant has been assigned eight of
these spaces. A rear loading area handles deliveries and shipping.
By code, retail uses require 1 parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area.
Warehouse uses require 1 parking space for every 3,000 square feet for gross floor area. Based
on the proposed layout, the applicant would need:
2,400 sq. ft. retail @ 1 space per 250 sq. ft. 9.6
7,280 sq. ft. warehouse @ 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. 2.4
12 spaces required
However, the zoning code does allow up to a 50% reduction in the amount of parking provided
when uses have substantially different parking demands and peak parking needs. Staff has
spoken with the broker for the building and confirmed that a majority, if not all, of the current
tenants operate from Monday to Friday and that on the weekends the parking area is largely
vacant. This fits well with the applicant's proposed weekend hours of operation.
Reducing the retail parking by 50% results in new calculations of:
2,400 sq. ft. retail @ 1 space per 250 sq. ft. * 50% 4.8
7,280 sq. ft. warehouse (a� 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. 2.4
7.2 spaces required
The only remaining concern is if the weekday retail sales (on Mondays) and its associated parking
could create a conflict with the parking for the regular businesses in operation during the week.
The applicant has indicated that typical visits average less than ten customers per hour. Staff is
recommending a condition of approval be included that requires the applicant to work with the
City to revise hours and parking as necessary to address any issues that arise.
Evaluation
The findings and recommendations for a Conditional Use Permit are based upon any or all of the
following factors:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Proposed Use: Empty the Nest is an existing business that has
shown a demand exists for the services they provide. Based on their past experiences, they
are able to accurately predict the expected amount of retail demand there will be for their
operations.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: A warehouse use with a retail component is
consistent with the Light Industrial designation of this property 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.
4. Effect on Traffic: The number of trips associated with the proposed use is minimal and
largely concentrated on weekends. Staff does not expect any negative traffic impacts to the
surrounding areas.
5. Effect of Increases in Population and Density: The proposed use may generate a minor
increase in the number of employees at the location three days a week.
6. Increase in Noise Levels: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause an increase in noise
levels.
7. Impact of Dust, Odor, or Vibration:The proposed use is not anticipated to cause an
increase in dust, odor, or vibrations.
S. Impact of Pests:The proposed use is not anticipated to attract pests.
9. Visual Impact: Because the proposed use would involve only interior modifications, staff
does not anticipate a change in the visual quality of the property.
10. Other Impacts to the City and Residents: Staff does not anticipate any other negative
effects of the proposed use. The location is a multi-tenant light industrial property with
adequate parking to serve the individual uses.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 145 allowing for accessory retail services
incidental to a permitted use at 8812 7th Avenue North. The approval of a Conditional Use Permit
is subject to the following conditions:
1. The plans by submitted by the applicant on January 21, 2016, and revised on February 12,
2016, shall become a part of this approval.
2. Retail sales shall be limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
3. In the event complaints to the City regarding parking are deemed by the City Manager or
his/her designee to be significant, the City reserves the right to require signage be installed
to highlight the existing eight parking spaces in the front parking lot and to reserve them for
customer use. Other modifications to the days or hours of operation may be required to
adequately address parking concerns.
4. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
5. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws
with authority over this development.
Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
Applicant's Narrative (3 pages)
Plans revised February 12, 2016 (2 pages)
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• We provide wall-to-wall-removal of personal property to relieve
the challenges of major life transitions.
Downsizing
Parents passing
Many reasons a family might need our service.
• One Call, Waii-to-Wall, home clean out. When you call
EMPTY THE NEST we take care of the rest, we clean out
your home to ready it for it's next family.
• 4ur team goes through the home with you- you take what
you want, we take care of the rest. If we discover an item
during the clean out that may have personal value to you-
WE LET YOU KNOW
� We sell the used furniture and unique items you no longer
need to offset the cost of your home clean out costs.
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• Maximize re-use, re-cycle and re-purpose along with minimizing
waste of unneeded personal items.
Our Empty The Nest store prices things to move! Our business
model is based on turning the inventory as fast as possible. The
store's inventory turns each week between 60%-70%. Because
we are focused on moving our inventory our prices are extremely
low. This is why we have been approved by the United Way as a
store that offers everything from furniture to housewares for
people in need. It might be a first time college student, setting up
home. Or rather a single parent family that getting back on their
feet.
• Offer people a second chance at work and life. One of the things
that I am grateful to be able to do, is give people a second
chance. ETN has hired recovering addicts and alcoholics. We are
not a treatment center nor a counseling service. Often times
someone wha has been clean and sober for 3-6 months struggies
to find a place to work, get paid and make a difference. We are
proud that we have and wiil con#inue to give peopie this type of
opportunity. That said, we have a strict policy, if an employee
relapses, we will let them go. We have experienced heartache, as
well as a grea# sense of accomplishment watching people flourish
and grow.
Site Usage:
Donation pickups — Savers, Bridging and Tech Dump. 500 Square
feet of space dedicated to this function.
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Processing and pricing and cleaning up items for resale.�
square feet (The entire second floor level) °
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available to use.
The Thrift Stores hours of being open to the public are
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Saturday 10am — 6pm
Sunday 11 am — 5pm
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We are open F � Saturday and Sunday. Most of the business
occurs on Saturday and Sunday when the other tenants in this
building are closed. An average customer base would be less
than 10 people in any particular hour of the day
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clean outs far, to subsidize the cost of the cleanouts, oniy works if
we can get the things into our thift store and back into the
community as quickly a possible, minimizing the costs and
overhead of doing this.
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Date: February 22, 2016
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: lason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Discussion — Housing
Summary
Staff will review the main points of discussion from the Planning Commission meeting on January
25, which covered Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Staff would then
like to review Chapter 5 (Housing) and a portion of Chapter 7 (Transportation — Bicycle and
Facility Improvements) with the Planning Commission and discuss the elements that are required
as part of the update.
Staff is interested in understanding what demographic data would be most useful for enhancing
the Housing and Transportation chapters.
Staff would also like to begin to identify the land use issues and challenges that may relate to
housing and transportation issues specifically.
Attachment
• Golden Valley 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 5 (29 pages)
• Golden Valley 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7 (only Sections 1, 2, 3, and the Bicycle and
Pedestrian System in Section 4) (19 pages)
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Chapter 5
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• Introduction
• Housing Stock �
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• Housing Condition
• Housing Costs
• Housing Programs and �
Challenges ��
• Goals Ob'ectives and �
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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
Teresa Howard,Intern
Consultants
Perry Thoxvig Planning
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i. Iniroducdon
RecentDevelopments.................................................................................................5-i
CurrentPicture...........................................................................................................5-i
ProposedChanges......................................................................................................5-2
2.Housing Stock
Numberof Units and Tenure.....................................................................................5-g
Recent Housing Development....................................................................................5-4
Future Housing Development....................................................................................5-5
HouseholdForecast....................................................................................................5-5
3. Housing Condition
Ageof Housing Stock..................................................................................................5-�
Reinvestmentin Housing...........................................................................................5-9
4.Housing Costs
MedianHome Value...................................................................................................5-ig
MedianRent...............................................................................................................5-i4
HousingAffordability.................................................................................................5-i4
RentalAffordability....................................................................................................5-i4
CostBurden................................................................................................................5-i8
5.Housing Challenges and Programs
HousingChallenges....................................................................................................5-ig
Programs.....................................................................................................................5-2 0
6.Housing Goals,Objectives,and Policies
Goali. Housing Quality..............................................................................................5-22
Goa12.Housing Variety.............................................................................................5-23
Goal3.Affordability...................................................................................................5-24
Goa14.Sustainability.................................................................................................5-25
Goalg.Nondiscrimination.........................................................................................5-25
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OLDEN Valley s housing stock is largely
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� �� homes. This chapter of Golden Valley's
�� . � � Comprehensive Plan describes Golden Valley's
� housing stock and housing costs and states the
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City's goals, policies, and objectives for maintain-
'.- � ing the existing housing stock and adding a variety
4 of new housing units.
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� From i998 through 2006, there was a net gain of nearly 650
�j, %� housing units in Golden Valley, the majority of which were
� multi-family units.However,as a fully developed community,
Golden Valley has rather limited land available for housing
i� development, and only 25 additional (net gain)total housing
� units were produced during 2005 and 2006.
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� of land(48 percent of total acres)in Golden Valley.Estimates
from the Metropolitan Council indicate there were 8,908
Y households in 2006.This provides an estimated density of 2.8
households per residential acre.
' In the past, Golden Valley has used a variety of tools to allow
� ' for higher density housing developments. For example, the
use of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) has been imple-
mented for both single-and multi-family developments. The
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density housing by changing the land �` tAn �d� = �' ! T g . ;;•.�, . � ,� `
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high-density housing would be an im- ` '
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ment of the corridor along I-394 from
Hwy ioo to Rhode Island Ave. High-
density, multi-family housing will be Hwy 55/Winnetka Ave an area where increasing the housing
a future component of the planned In addition, the area from the south- density would be appropriate. This
Mixed-Use Zoning District. At full area will be designated to include
build out,the I-394 corridor is expect- east corner of Hwy 55 and Winnetka medium-high-density housing. Cur-
ed to contain up to 94o multi-family Ave (north of Harold Ave and west to rently, single-family homes exist on
units. Glenwood Ave) has been identified as those sites.
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ment is extremely limited and often has
challenges such as steep slopes or poor soils. How-
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Percent of households typically have incomes at
Occupied or below 8o percent of the area me-
Housing dian income level. To qualify for low-
Building Type Tota! Units Units income rental housing, a household
Percent of All often must have an income at or below
Owner Occupied Ownership Units 5o percent of the area median income.
1 unit (eg, single-family home) 6,430 76.1� 93.5� The 200�area median income for the
2 units (eg, duplex) 59 0.7% 0.9% Twin Cities metro area is$T7,600.
3 to 19 units 108 1.3� 1.6%
20 to 49 units 38 0.4% 0.6%
50 or more units (eg, condo) 230 2.7% 3.3%
Mobile home, boat, RV, van, etc 13 0.2% 0.2%
Total Owner-Occupied Units 6,878 81.4% 100.0% From 200o to 2006, Golden Valley
Percent of Atl had three years of increased housing
Renter Occupied Rental Units development where 88 or more units
1 unit (eg, single-family home) 199 2•4% 12•�� were constructed each year(see Table
2 units (eg, duplex) 56 0.7q 3.6%
3 to 9 units 98 1.23� 5•3)• Most were due to the develop-
6•23� ment or addition of new multi-family
10 to 19 units 353 4.2% 22.5q
housing. Between i998 and 2006, an
20 to 49 units 286 3.4% 18.2% average of i9 single-family homes was
50 or more (eg, apartment) 567 6.7% 36.1% built each year.
Mobile home, boat, RV, van, etc 13 0.2% 0.8�
Total Renter-Occupied Units 1,572 18.6% 100.0% Duringthesametimeframeafewlarge
Total Occupied Units 8,450 100.0% single-family and townhouse develop-
ments were built in Golden Valle ,
Source:US Census 200o Y
including Hidden Lakes,Wesley Com-
such as condominiums, residential Inclusionary housing, sometimes re- mons, and Valley Square Commons.
flats, and apartments. Going forward, ferred to as inclusionary zoning, is a The Hidden Lakes PUD consists of ap-
the City has a goal of achieving 20% planning concept that requires a given Proximately i5o units of single-family
affordable housing,when possiUle. share of new development be devoted attached and detached homes nestled
to and priced accordingly for those between Sweeney Lake and Theodore
Wirth Regional Park. Wesley Com-
mons consists of 84 townhomes and
' � � � � � � 48 residential flats just west of City
Year Single- Duplex Town- Multi- Total Demolition Average Single- Hall.And Valley Square Commons,to
Family house Family Family Valuation �e east of Wesley Commons,includes
1998 13 3 13 0 29 5 $330,131 25 affordable rental townhomes. The
1999 35 0 26 20 81 19 $276,275 City was instrumental in develop-
2000 26 0 29 88 143 9 $329,274 ing Wesley Commons, using money
2001 17 0 12 135 164 1 $362,450 from the Inclusionary Housing Fund
2002 8 0 6 25 39 8 $357,200 through Livable Communities Act
2003 20 0 2 0 22 4 $405,602
(LCA) to write down the cost of land,
2004 15 0 6 172 193 5 $368,379 and waiving the park dedication fee.
2005 33 0 0 0 33 8 $370,075 The Wesley Commons units are owned
2006 4 0 0 0 4 4 $656,786 and managed by CommonBond Com-
Total 171 3 94 440 708 63 munities and are available to families
- • • with low incomes.
Source:Golden Valle��Dodge Reports
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The amount of available land in Gold- ;
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en Valley that is currently planned �
or zoned for housing development is ❑ �
extremely limited and often has chal- ;
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lenges, such as steep slopes or poor `"
soils. This, combined with the recent �
slow down in the housing market, ❑
would predict limited housing growth �
in Golden Valley. However,in the up-
dated Land Use Plan Map, two sec- ❑
tions of the city have been designated �
for higher density housing develop-
ment.
One area previously zoned and 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
planned for single-family,low-density Year
housing (the southeast corner of Hwy
The population of Golden Valley is prefer to age in place as long as pos-
55 and Winnetka Ave,north of Harold aging. The number of homeowners sible. Because of this trend, it is ex-
Ave and west to Glenwood Ave)is now
planned for medium-high-density and renters age 75 and older nearly pected that many aging residents will
housing. Another area, located in the doubled between i990 and 2000. As choose to stay in Golden Valley.While
of 2000, nearly 2o percent of Golden the Ciry will investigate ways to help
I-394 corridor,will be converted from Valley residents were age 65 or older. seniors continue living in their homes,
mainly industrial and commercial This percentage is expected to increase it also hopes to increase the amount of
zoning districts to a mixed-use district as the large population of baby boom- senior housing available for those who
that will include a variety of options ers climbs into the 65+age group. choose to move from a single-family
for mid-and high-density housing de- home to an apartment or condo-sryle
velopment. Studies have shown that many seniors home in Golden Valley.
As the market allows, these changes
from low- to higher-density develop-
ment could likely lead to an increase , k� �
in the number of new housing units ' '
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built in Golden Valley. In addition, ���'��''� _._,_,;
these development options could ~�' � r '� �m •}
bring Golden Valley a variety of life- �� �'�:�„��",�"�� �_- � �� E��� ��
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� Built 1939 or earlier � [�acant or accessory parcel
Built194o-�949 0 Non-residenrialparcel
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Date:August z3,2007
Sources:Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2006),City of Golden Valley for all other layers
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Housing Condition Inventory , :�� ,�§,• �� ,��� �;� � , � ��,
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In 2006, the City conducted a housing condition inventory � :,,. �` �, , . �� �;��
using a sample of 3,032 single- and multi-family homes � � � �t ` ` �° � � x
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(see Figure 5.3 for a summary). Homes were evaluated for : � ��� � �
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overall appearance and for the condition of the structure, ` ��, �
driveway(s), and yard. The City also gathered other data, ��,�� ,�..��y�y''�� �
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including: �,���,�� �.�� - - r �:'"
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containers,and shed(s)
• the presence of junk or garbage
Of homes that had defects, 75 percent had only one or two frequent home improvement is re-roofing,the most money
and i� percent had more than two. Thirty-six percent of seems to be spent on main structure additions, remodels,
homes had no defects. and repairs.This does not include porch or deck additions.
The inventory found Golden Valley's housing stock to be in Table 5.3 shows reinvestment areas such as basement fin-
relatively good condition;however,64 percent needed some ishes, additions, re-roofing, and residing. Not included are
type of repair.With much of the communit�s housing stock improvements that do not require a permit, such as paint-
more than 3o years old,continued maintenance is vital. ing or minor repairs.It also does not account for work done
without the required permit.
Since 2000,Golden Valley housing owners have reinvested Property Maintenance Standards
more than $9 million per year in their residential units. In In 2006 the City implemented a Residential Property Main-
2006,the total reinvested was$ig,292,8i�.While the most tenance Code (RPMC).As a result, reinvestment in Golden
Valley's housing stock is expected to increase.
�Sound ❑Minor Defects ❑Major Defects �Critical ❑Feature Not Present Or Visible
Foundation
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Doors
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Porches
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Value of Projects
PermitType 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Re-roof $1,565,206 $1,231,373 $1,949,356 $1,392,872 $2,198,642 $1,939,020
Reside $728,516 $496,518 $572,319 $857,401 $487,346 $909,092
Porch $270,342 $404,407 $226,800 $537,900 $352,447 $237,592
Deck $476,788 $438,856 $391,711 $384,794 $495,850 $467,671
Basement Finish $504,780 $433,730 $738,934 $544,002 $699,682 $530,562
Main Structure Addition $3,030,488 $5,290,493 $3,813,775 $3,697,516 $4,112,277 $17,302,771
Main Structure
Remodel/Repair/Reptace $1,697,271 $2,352,866 $1,251,804 $1,735,002 $2,085,075 $88,569
Pool $55,955 $71,400 $118,940 $78,000 $123,500 $20,626
Other $1,897,805 $1,511,139 $2,869,420 $2,484,853 $2,737,998 $88,596
Through the RPMC, the City inspects all single-and multi- violation notice. If the homeowner is present, inspectors
family housing to determine if exterior repairs are needed often just talk with the homeowner and give a verbal noti-
to the housing unit or property. In multi-family ownership fication of violations. Upon re-inspection, staff often found
developments the common areas are also inspected,and in the violation had been corrected. Inspectors estimate that
multi-family rental buildings the common areas as well as closer to �percent of properties were given written and or
at least io percent of the rental units are inspected. verbal notification of violations.
If inspectors determine repairs are needed, they give the By October 200�, the City had begun inspecting a second
property owner a notice stating what needs to be repaired area of Golden Valley bounded by Winnetka Ave on the west,
and within what time frame. Administrative citations are Douglas Dr on the east,Medicine Lake Rd on the north,and
given to the homeowner if required repairs are not done in Golden Valley Rd on the south. Inspectors found roughly
the noted time frame.The property owner or occupant also the same percentage of properties in violation as in the first
receives a packet including information about the RPMC,
the City's administrative citation process, and assistance
available from the Center for Energy and Environment
(CEE).
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The City contracted with CEE to provide any homeowner in ��` . �� ��� �' �� � � � ����' �� � ` �
Golden Valley a free consultation and evaluation of needed ' '- 5 ti
maintenance or repairs to his or her home. CEE also helps
find contractors for the needed work and helps find low-in- �� ��� : ` . .��"����
terest loan o ptions for income-qualifie d h o m e o w n e r s. � � �
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The first area inspected in Golden Valley included i,284 '
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properties bounded by Mendelssohn Ave on the west,Win- ' _� � '"*�. �
netka Ave on the east, Medicine Lake Rd on the north, and - P �;. ��� ' -4 �� " '�'`
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the Union Pacific Railroad track on the south. Approxi- � �
mately 3 percent of the properties inspected in this area re- " ` �� �'
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ceived written violations; however, this figure is somewhat �
misleading because inspectors do not always give a written ��" �� ;,
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inspection area. Staff expects to have a better estimate of two-family rental homes.Inspections staff had found that a
what percentage of properties in Golden Valley are in viola- higher percentage of rental properties inspected are in vio-
tion of the RPMC after inspections in the second area of the lation of the RPMC than are owner-occupied properties. It
city are completed. is not known exactly how many single-family rental homes
currently exist in Golden Valley; however, the City feels it
Rental Licensing Standards is important to encourage safe and well-maintained rental
In addition to the RPMC, the City implemented the Safer properties throughout the community.
Tenants and Renters (STAR) program in 2006 as part of
the multi-family rental licensing program.This program in- Stdrlddr'd5 Fo� VdCdnt HomeS
cludes incentives for landlords to use screening criteria and The recent sub-prime lending and subsequent foreclosure
conduct background checks on rental applicants.The STAR activity has resulted in an increased number of vacant and
program also encourages landlords to participate in train- abandoned homes, and Golden Valley is not immune. An
ing and regular meetings with City inspections staf£ August 200� count found 45 vacant single-family homes.
To address maintenance issues, the City will review the
By the end of 200�, the City had passed an ordinance to RPMC and make needed amendments to handle problems
extend the rental licensing program to include single- and associated with these homes.
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� ��=, +}° < The 200o US Census showed the average median home value
A �i4:� ', ^ R � in similar cities adjacent to Golden Valley was$i3i,52o.Gold-
� ''• ' � en Valley's median home value in 200o was nearly$30,000
� �' � higher,at$i6o,3o0.
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r "p �,��4 cade,with the number of homes valued at less than$i5o,000
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� �' � $i75,000 increasing substantially(see Figure 5.4).Of the fully
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t F, � � �;` �� developed communities adjacent to Golden Valley, none had
a • � � �k ; � . a higher median sales price than Golden Valley from 2003 to
� e: �, �. wt;, 2006.As of May 200�,the median home value in Golden Val-
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'� � mated market value of ownership properties in Golden Valley.
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i,53o affordable owner units in Gold-
Median gross rent in Golden Valley in en Valley. This represents roughly i� �ordable rental units are located
200o was $669 a month, ranking just percent of the owner-occupied hous- throughout the city.A survey of multi-
below the average rent of$6�2.8o for ing stock. family rental properties,done in 200�
Golden Valley, St Louis Park, Rob- by City Staff, indicates that i�.2 per-
binsdale, New Hope, and Crystal. Of Many of Golden Valley's affordable cent of the market rate multi-family
these similar surrounding communi- ownership units are located in the rental units are considered affordable
ties, only St Louis Park had a higher northwest corner of the city. Sev- to households at 5o percent of the
median gross rent at$�i6. eral affordable single-family units area median income. One-third of the
are also located along Winnetka Ave multi-family rental property repre-
A 200� survey of a sample of multi- sentatives who res onded to the sur-
family rental properties shows that and Douglas Dr. A pocket of aging p
monthly rents in Golden Valley range
affordable condo units exists in the vey also noted that Section 8 Hous-
from $345 to $65o for a studio unit, southwest corner of the city near the
ing Choice Vouchers were accepted at
those properties.
$55o to $1,445 for a one bedroom, General Mills Nature Preserve. Figure
$675 to$2,295 for a two bedroom,and 5.6 shows the location of affordable In addition, there are four primary
$85o to$2,395 for a three bedroom. ownership housing in Golden Valley. subsidized affordable rental housing
Because the location of all single- and Properties located in Golden Valley for
two-family home rental units is not households with low incomes.Renters
known, single- and two-family units at these properties typically pay go
Using the Metropolitan Council's stan- percent of their adjusted gross income
dard and estimated market value from are considered owner-occupied units for rent. Dover Hills consists of 234
Hennepin County assessor's data from on the map. Also, they could become Section 42, Section 2g6, and project-
May 200�, there are approximately owner-occupied units at any time. based Section 8 units in a variety of
affordable rental options for singles,
families, and seniors. Calvary Center
200o has 80 one-bedroom units supported
�Year 2000 by Section 202 and Section 8 funding
0 Year 2002 that provides income-based rent for
seniors.Medley Park Townhomes pro-
�50o vides an affordable rental option for
families.This development includes go
^ two-,three-, and four-bedroom town-
�
� homes with income-based rents under
� �000 the project-based Section 8 program.
jCommonBond Housing, specializing
z in transitional housing opportunities,
has a presence in downtown Golden
50o Valley.
The combination of affordable market
rate and subsidized affordable rental
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units in Golden Valley is estimated
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Value of Owner Occupied Units
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Date:August z6,200�
Sources:Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2006),City of Golden Valley for all other layers
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Value$206,800 or less,affordable
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come.(Metropolitan Council2oo�)
Date:August 2y,zoo�
Sources:Hennepin County Parce]Data(March 200�),City of Golden Valley for all other layers
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Date:August 22,200�
Sources:Hennepin County Parcel Data(March 200�),City of Golden Valley for all other layers
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homeowners paid 3o percent or more
of gross income for housing costs.
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i � number was slightly higher at i6.2
„ percent. Percentages of people paying
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The areas of Golden Valley with high-
er concentrations of affordable hous-
ing seem to have households with
the greatest cost burden. With recent
sumed that additional affordable rent- Data collected and or reviewed by housing market conditions and the
als exist in the city. However, not all the City shows that approximately 23 number of families feeling the pres-
data is available because some multi- Percent of the City's occupied hous- sure of increased housing costs, many
family rental properties surveyed did ing stock is considered affordable by more families are likely to be experi-
Metropolitan Council Standards (see encing a cost burden than before.The
not respond and very little is known Table
5•4)• Even with the amount of Metropolitan Council indicates that
about the number of single-family affordable housing options, there is Golden Valley should plan for an addi-
rental units or the rents charged for still a need for additional affordable tional io4 units of affordable housing
these units. housing. over the next io years.
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° GING COMMUNITIES like Golden Val-
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. � ley face a number of challenges when it
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_-��' '� �"'` in Golden Valley. And smaller lots do not necessarily mean
I� `� � ` �� smaller, less expensive homes. Large homes that are not af-
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, �.�,�; � t, .�,� fordable to many prospective home buyers are being built on
' the smaller lots.
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'il ������, �'� :'�� ' The Ciry is facing challenges that result when property is pur-
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chased and used for investment purposes.T�vo examples are
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the increase in rental housing and group-living facilities. To
:� ��%'`°°,��t4' � , � address maintenance and nuisance concerns attributed to
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necessary for the longevity and prosperity of Golden Valley ;� � ���. *� ������ _ �� ��- �,; "�`
neighborhoods. $�" ����:�'� �_°� �����;�;���".� �� � ��"�`��,�
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The City is also concerned with aging housing along high- "
traffic minor arterial roads and collector streets as well as '„'�� �
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sections of town with large amounts of housing more than _
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4o years old. Blighting conditions can be found in some """~ ` `
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of these areas, and maintenance and upgrades are needed --- - --'`��
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to prevent the spread of blight and keep these homes at- � '
tractive to future buyers.Inspections staff has observed in- e= ��� . x� ��= ��;,
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creased maintenance problems in areas where one or more �
properties becomes improperly maintained.The City's Res-
idential Property Maintenance Code (RPMC)will be key in
helping ensure that aging housing stock is well maintained.
Increasing foreclosure rates also contribute to the existence • has waived or reduced fees for development projects that
of blight. include affordable housing and will consider doing so in
the future as appropriate
• has and will continue to use the PUD process to allow
increased densities, decreases in parking requirements,
The City uses many programs and official controls to ad- and other considerations to create innovative develop-
dress the housing needs of current and future residents.For ments that meet the needs of a variety of residents
example,the City:
• began a partnership with Center for Energy and Environ-
• has received and will continue to apply for Community ment(CEE)to help homeowners maintain their homes
Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds and LCA grants
to help residents, developers, and property owners ob- ' uses its RPMC to inspect all single- and multi-family
tain or develop new housing housing to determine if repairs are needed, then pro-
vides a time frame in which to make repairs and infor-
• worked with West Hennepin Affordable Land Trust mation about assistance available from the CEE
Homes Within Reach program, using CDBG funds to
write down land costs • implemented a Safer Tenants and Renters (STAR)
program (part of the multi-family rental licensing pro-
• encourages subsidized housing providers such as Med- gram) to provide incentives for landlords to conduct
ley Park,Dover Hills,CommonBond,and Calvary Center background checks on rental applicants and participate
to maintain its housing appearance in training and regular meetings with City inspections
• adopted a resolution supporting first-time home buyer staff
loan programs at local participating banks • is drafting an ordinance to extend the rental licensing
• has used and will consider future use of Tax Increment program to include single-and two-family rental homes
Financing(TIF)to underwrite project costs for develop- to ensure they comply with the City's property mainte-
ments that include affordable housing nance standards
• will maintain the reduced minimum lot size of io,000
square feet to increase den-
sity and create additional in-
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A high-quality living environment,the preseruation of sta- ,
ble residential neighborhoods, and where necessary, im- ` �
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prouement of the condition of e�isting housing stock in the ,, , i��� �
City(supports Livable Communities principles 4 and 5) b ; � }
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• Ensure all housmg meets or exceeds the quahty stan- � '� �� � "
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dards established in City ordinances. _' , � � ����! � r��� '
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• Identify and remove substandard housing units that are ` # �� ..��� -� �; h ��' °�
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economically unfeasible to rehabilitate. �� _ ������� �� �n
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• Eliminate or appropriately buffer blighting influences 8y
such as unkempt yards, glaring lights, unscreened stor- A a . � ,�� �,' �
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tial properties.
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Policies
The City will help protect the quality of its housing stock Uy
promoting to real estate agents and prospective home buy-
The City will use the Residential Property Maintenance ers or sellers the practice of contracting for private home
Code (RPMC) and other qualiry standards established in inspections before purchase of any Golden Valley home.
the Golden Valley City Code to determine whether a house promotional efforts may include but shall not be limited to
is substandard or in need of repair,except where a particu- periodic educational items in City publications and infor-
lar funding program or regulation specifies an alternate mation made available to the public by City staff.
definition.
The City will establish a list of qualifying criteria to serve as
The City will routinely evaluate the RPMC and amend it as a selection standard when targeting Community Develop-
necessary to maintain or improve the quality of the City's ment Block Grants (CDBG).The City will give high priority
housing stock.A study will be conducted to investigate in- to rehabilitating its aging housing stock when determining
cluding in the RPMC processes for handling problems as- the appropriate use of CDBG funds.
sociated with vacant or abandoned residential properties or
those residential properties for which the owner can not be The City will seek out or develop financial assistance pro-
contacted or does not make necessary improvements to the grams to help low-and moderate-income property owners
property.
address deteriorating housing problems.
The Ciry will continue its relationship with Center for En-
The City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
ergy and Environment (CEE) or similar agencies to help
(HRA) will work with property owners to ensure that all residents locate resources and financial assistance for home
housing units are of high quality construction. The City rehabilitation.
will ensure that all housing units adhere to applicable City
Maintenance Codes,which work to enhance the quality and The City will continue to work with owners and manag-
visual appearance of the property. ers of multi-family housing using the rental licensing and
Safer Tenants and Rentals (STAR)programs. The Ciry will
The City will, if necessary,use its legal authority to remove consider developing a similar program to cover single-and
substandard housing for which rehabilitation has been de- �o_family rental housing to ensure that housing quality
termined to be economically unfeasible. standards are met for all rental units.
The City will continue enforcing the Lighting Ordinance to The City will investigate and promote resources to help ag-
promote resident safety and appropriate lighting in resi- ing and disabled residents safely remain in their homes as
dential neighborhoods. desired.
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A variety of houstng types and designs to allow all people a
housing choice (supports Livable Communities principles �- ,�
i and 3) °'�
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Objectives �� -'
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• Strive for at least io percent of the city's housing supply ��, #°�� � ,�..
is designed for,or designated exclusively for,seniors. �� * � � � �� �-:,..�,,
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Unit Development(PUD)option to housing developers who � � _�� �� � r� ` �� ��� �;,'� �1� ����� ��� ' '��M�
demonstrate an ability to successfully apply contemporary � >• - � ;�" ;� � � I i�
design philosophies. �
The City will guide for infill areas and redevelopment sites
for single-family attached and multiple-family residential
uses along major streets and adjacent to commercial or
other high activity areas that help meet the City's senior and
multiple family housing objectives.
The City will assist in attempts to obtain applicaUle funds
for City approved development proposals designed to maxi-
mize the opportunity of providing a variety of housing types,
costs, and densities that meet City objectives. Sources may The City will identify underused nonresidential sites where
include,but are not limited to,federal programs such as the the vacant area may be suitable for higher density residen-
Home Investment Partnership Program(HOME)or Section tial use.
202 financing for senior housing,state aid such as the Low
Income Tax Credit Program or the Low/Moderate Income The City will work with appropriate legislative agencies to
Rental Program, Metro Council funds such as the Local establish more specific rules regarding placement of legally
Housing Investment Account, or nonprofit assistance such protected residential facilities to ensure the appropriate in-
as the Family Housing Fund or Habitat For Humanity. tegration of these facilities in to neighborhoods.
The City will reconsider the low-density residential Land The City will research techniques used in alternative dis-
Use Plan Map designations currently applied to the area pute resolution processes,such as mediation,for assistance
west of Douglas Dr along Medicine Lake Rd to determine in formulating citizen involvement guidelines that channel
whether it might be suitable for designation for higher den- discussion of housing development proposals along a pro-
sity residential use.This concern is being addressed through ductive course.
the Douglas Drive Corridor Study.
The City will encourage owner-occupied,multi-family hous-
The City will amend the Land Use Plan Map to include ing whenever possible to provide an alternative for those
mixed-use development sites, including along the I-394 who are unable or unwilling to maintain a traditional sin-
Corridor, which may include housing in the form of town gle-family type property.
homes, residential flats, condominiums, apartment homes,
and other multiple-family homes.
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safety, or welfare.Where possible, strategies for mitigating
Housing opportunities at a cost low-and moderate-income negative affordability impacts will be identified.
households can afford without compromising essential The City will use the Livable Communities definition of af-
needs(supports Livable Communities principles i and 6) fordable housing,except where a particular program speci-
fies an alternate,as the standard for defining modest-cost or
ObjeCtives affordable housing:owner-occupied housing should cost no
• Monitor the City's housing supply to ensure quality low- more than 3o percent of the income of a household earning
income options are available. 80% of the median income level as estimated annually by
HUD,and rental housing should cost no more than 3o per-
Policies cent of the income of a household earning 5o percent of the
The Ciry will annually reapply for reservation of funds median income in the 1�vin Cities Metropolitan Area.
through the Minnesota City Participation Program,provid-
ing low-interest mortgages to qualifying first-time home Currently, affordable housing options exist in the city. To
buyers. help meets its affordability objectives as outlined in this
chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the City will consider
The City will consider any potential housing affordability im- that at least a percentage of each new housing development
pact before adopting or amending any development-related of more than go units contain affordable units. The City
or construction-related regulation. Negative impacts will may consider payments in lieu of actual units so the City
be balanced against concerns for the general public health, can use such payments to make units affordable in other
housing developments.
� � , -. For any new development or redevelopment proposal, the
` City will consider and attempt to reasonably mitigate the
loss of or impact on affordabiliry and quality of the exist-
'"' I ,� '� ��;� ing supply of modest-cost single-family homes. This in-
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homes or would significantly increase traffic,noise,or other
- ���_., negative characteristics near those homes. However, such
��='#� .������ considerations will not necessarily override other legitimate
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Housing development maintains or enhances economfc Equal opportunity in home ownership and renting (sup-
opportunity and communtty well-being while protecring ports Livable Communiries principles 1,2,and 3)
and restoring the natural environment.Housing Deuelop-
ment meets current needs while leauing future generations ObjectiVes
as many oprions for resource use and deuelopment as pos- . Strive for non-discrimination against persons seeking
sible. housing based on age,religion,race,ethnic origin,sexu-
al preference,gender,or disability.
Objectives
• Ensure new housing developments meet or exceed en- PollCies
ergy efficiency standards and implement sustainable de- The City's Human Rights Commission(HRC)will continue
sign features where possible. its role as a forum for discussion of discrimination issues
• Ensure improvements to e�cisting housing meet or ex- and will remain availaUle to participate in the grievance
ceed energy efficiency standards and implement sus- Process of the Minnesota Department of Human Services as
tainable design features where possible. requested,so that any allegations of housing discrimination
can be promptly addressed at the local level.
P011Cies The City's HRC will conduct ongoing education efforts as
The City will encourage energy efficient and sustainable de- necessary to promote equal availability of housing oppor-
velopment that meets standards established by programs tunities and fair treatment of all renters and buyers regard-
such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design less of age, gender, income level, ethnic background, or re-
(LEED),Mayors Climate Initiative,MN GreenStar,and En- ligion.
ergy Star.
The City will work with appropriate legislative agencies to
The City will encourage development that saves or increases reform regulations regarding the location of residential fa-
green spaces,parks,and trails. cilities.
The City will review new housing development projects The Citywill establish a process for earlycitizen involvement
for adequate public or private park, open, and recreational in the siting of new subsidized housing developments.
space.
For as long as the City remains in the Livable Communities
The City will strive to accommodate energy conserving tech- program,a Livable Communities impact evaluation shall be
nologies and construction techniques, including active and included as part of the consideration of any housing-related
passive solar energy features,by advocating their use in ap- development application. Potential impacts on all Livable
plication for new residential development and by amending Communities Uenchmark areas shall Ue considered, but
City Code or City policies as appropriate to allow residents those areas need not be weighed equally,nor will this evalu-
to take advantage of new approaches. ation necessarily take precedence over other concerns that
may be voiced in connection with the application.
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• Introduction
• Back�round &t Purpose of
Transportation Plan
• Goals, Objectives, &t
Policies
• Issue Analysis &t Needs
Assessment
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• Future Transportation
System Plan
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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
Environmental Commission
Tracy Anderson
Richard Baker
Ryan Chandlee
Dawn Hill
Jon Pawluk,Chair
Siah St.Clair
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
Jeff Oliver,City Planner
Eric Eckman,Public Works Specialist
Lisa Wittman,Administrative Assistant
Cheryl Weiler,Communications Coordinator
Kristi Bucher,Graphic Designer
Consultants
SEH,Inc.
Mike Kotila and Mark Ray
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i. Introduction and Authority.......................................... �-1
....................
2. Background and Purpose.................................................................�-3
3.Goals,Objectives,and Policies
Goal i: Preserve and Enhance the Transportation System.......................................�-5
Goa12: Improve the Functionality and Safety of the Transportation System.........�-6
Goal g: Implement Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements..........................�-6
Goa14: Improve Community Connectivity...............................................................�-�
Goa15: Enhance Transit Usage..................................................................................�-8
Goa16:Visually Integrate the Transportation System..............................................�-8
4.Issue Analysis and Needs Assessment
Issues and Needs Assessment....................................................................................�-9
Existing Functional Classification and Current Traffic Volumes.............................�-i2
203oTraffic Forecasts................................................................................................�-i�
CapacityAssessment..................................................................................................�-i8
SafetyAssessment......................................................................................................�-22
nansitSystem............................................................................................................�-24
Bicycle and Pedestrian System..................................................................................�-24
Railroads ....................................................................................................................�-30
Airport/Heliport/Seaplane Facilities........................................................................�-3i
Freight and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Analysis.....................................................�-g2
5.Future Transportation System Plan
Pavement Management Program...............................................................................7-33
Future Functional Classification...............................................................................�-34
SafetyImprovements.................................................................................................7-35
AccessManagement Plan...........................................................................................�-36
TransitPlan................................................................................................................7-37
Sub-area Plans............................................................................................................�-g8
TrafficImpact Plan.....................................................................................................�-40
6. Implementation
Improvement Projects and Priorities........................................................................�-43
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he City of Golden Valley recognizes the
changing travel needs of residents, com-
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` `` ' community. To provide for safe, multimodal trans-
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y �,� y�, be consistent with the regional policy,the 2ogo Golden Valley
Transportation Plan includes:
�a ��� " ` ` • an assignment of socioeconomic forecasts (population,
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" ����4 • a street and highway plan that maps and describes exist-
` ` ing roads and planned improvements,analyzes traffic vol-
` umes,and addresses safety and capacity issues
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�° �, �" �,.���`-� • Seek opportunities to improve existing local streets by re-
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''"� }� ; -`� � � ments with county and state roadway partners and their
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� �:-,��� , -,,, � 2. The City will encourage the study of reasonable traffic
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5. The City will implement transportation system manage-
ment policies and performance requirements to mea-
sure impacts and assess mitigation needs for redevelop-
PoliCies ment projects.
i. As the greatest investment priority, the City will pre- 6. The City will continue to work with regional roadway
serve its existing transportation system in the highest partners and private property owners on access man-
order of operating condition. agement solutions along principal and minor arterial
2. The City will continue to maintain pavement and per- corridors.
manent right-of-way fixtures associated with the local �, The City will integrate state-of-the-art safety features in
roadway, bridge, trail, and sidewalk system using rou- pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements,especially
tine inspections and maintenance and improvement at street crossings and in non-exclusive lanes.
programs.
2. The City will coordinate regional roadway preservation
improvements with other transportation system partners
in the community, including MnDOT, Hennepin County,
Metro Transit, and school transit providers in the com-
munity. ObjeCtives
3. The City will work with its local permitting partners to • Encourage healthy lifestyles by providing appropriately
develop environmentally-sound practices for construct- sized and located facilities that connect recreational and
ing public roadway infrastructure, including innovative other congregating centers.
drainage design and contaminant protection. • Recognize changing modal choices, environmental con-
servation, and the growth of bicycle-to-work commut-
ing.
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Objectives -
• Analyze the current transportation system and assess
its performance. ' ���
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• Identify system deficiencies by examining trend data,
including safety(crashes), forecast traffic volumes (ca- -
,
pacity),and accessibility(mobility).
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Policies �m���... .�..�,�� m ,
i. The City will conduct vehicle speed audits to assess loca- " � "
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tions where enforcement is an issue and consideration �'
could be given to infrastructure or traffic control chang-
es.
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POliCies duce construction costs, maintenance issues, and pri-
i. The City will assess the condition, safety, and improve- vate property impacts.
ment needs of current bicycle and pedestrian facilities. '7. The City will partner with other agencies to study bicycle
2. The City will work with residents,businesses, and part- commuter needs through the community and coordinate
nering agencies to improve the connectivity of existing commuter improvements with these agencies (eg, Three
facilities by providing links through gap areas that war- Rivers Parks District, Minneapolis Park and Recreation
rant new facilities. Board,and neighboring local jurisdictions).
3. The City will assess the greatest potential generators for
pedestrian and bicycle trips(eg,downtown Golden Valley) ,,,,��� �j., f�p�av� �.,�m m u ni ty
and implement designs that consider safe year-round ao-
cessibility for these modes.
4. The City will work with members of the public to develop ObjeCtives
safe and maintainable pedestrian and bicycle system . Assess the current transportation system for connectiv-
improvement plans designed in context with the adja- ity issues and develop potential solutions.
cent land uses.
• Anticipate consequences of potential connectivity im-
5. The City will coordinate implementation plans with re- provements.
gional trail partners (eg, Three Rivers Parks District,
Minneapolis Park Board,and Hennepin County)and de- ' Provide solutions for all modes of travel that demon-
termine efficiencies between local and regional sys- strate connectivity concerns.
tems.
Policies
6. The City will,if appropriate,integrate future pedestrian
and bicycle facilities with roadway improvements to re- 1. The City will work with residents,businesses,and part-
nering agencies to provide linkages for logical connec-
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2. The City will continue to integrate transit-friendly infra-
structure in redevelopment areas,along existing and fu-
�` ture transit corridors, and hub locations, such as the
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. �` °� .' � I-394 Corridor, Downtown Golden Valley, and also em-
' , �' ''` j; ployment centers (eg, General Mills, Honeywell, Ten-
s nant,United Health Care,etc).
� �� _ .- ,,,,�� 3. The City will provide improved multimodal accessibility
. "�F ��� � � `^� and connections between roadwa ys,bi c y c l e a n d p e d e s-
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��� � � "`� '� work with local employers to improve facilities that will
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lockers,registered walk to-work programs,etc).
tions that currently represent local and regional system �` "'` � '`��`���� �� ``�''�` ��`�" �'� ��"
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gaps, especially to help reduce crashes, relieve regional
system demands,and maintain local system continuous
travel to minimize unnecessary freeway/expressway ObjeCtives:
trips. • Unify community themes in public rights-of-way and
2. The City will assess and improve the connectivity of ma- �'ork with local and regional transportation system
jor community facilities, including the downtown area, partners and business community to incorporate the
parks,and employment and institutional centers. community's identity.
3. The City will look for opportunities with neighboring ju- ' Provide aesthetic treatments in public rights-of-way
risdictions to enhance local street connectivity between that are appropriate for the scale of the area, conform
communities and reduce the demand on regional facili- with selected community themes, and can be main-
ties. tained within the City's financial resources.
Policies:
i. The City will assess the condition of existing landscap-
ing, aesthetic, and lighting treatments of roadway,bicy-
Objectives cle,and pedestrian facilities and determine maintenance
• Support local and regional transit provider plans and needs and opportunities for improvements.
programs that benefit residents and visitors in the com- 2, The City will apply uniform landscaping,safety/identifi-
munity. cation signage, and lighting treatments for use in new
• Continually assess and report the changing transit needs construction areas and as replacements are warranted
of area residents and visitors by implementing commu- elsewhere in the community.
nity outreach surveys to supplement the outreach efforts 3. The City will work with regional transportation partners
of local and regional providers. to incorporate local design and aesthetic treatment
• Ensure that existing high transit user areas and planned themes chosen by the community.
redevelopment projects are served with optimal transit 4, The City will incorporate public art, architecture, seat-
facilities and services. ing, monuments, and seasonal foliage in appropriate
public boulevard or median areas visually and/or physi-
Pol1C1eS: cally accessible by roadway,bicycle,and pedestrian facil-
i. The City will coordinate with Metro Transit and other ity users.
transit service providers to continually assess the exist-
ing transit system and adapt to changing needs.
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days. Crash frequencies on Mondays Metro nansit currently operates sev- the Metro Mobility program adminis-
through Thursdays were similar to eral bus routes along Golden Valley's tered by the Metropolitan Council.
one another. principal and minor arterial routes.
Current(200�)routes include�,9, i4, Other providers offer the general pop-
The majority of crash types were rear- ulation specialized transit services
643� 652� 675� 755� 756, and 758. Bus
end collisions,followed by right angle with donated fares. The Five Cities
service is more frequent during the
crashes, and then sideswipes. There T�ansportation Program provides se-
morning and afternoon peak com-
were six fatal crashes in the five-year mute times. nior citizen with demand response
period of crash data reviewed, two of transit services from personal dwell-
which involved pedestrians. Decem- Metro Transit operates two park and ing units to shopping,social activities,
ber experienced the most crashes,fol- ride facilities in Golden Valley. One is and senior program events. PRISM
lowed by January. May, on average, located at Wayzata Blvd and General Express offers bus,van, and car rides
had the fewest crashes.The remaining Mills Blvd and served by bus routes to the general public residing in Gold-
months have fairly comparable crash 652 and 675. The parking lot has iii en Valley for various destinations
frequencies. spaces and is filled to capacity on an within Hennepin County,with priori-
average weekday (2004 Metropolitan ty for medical and dental appoint-
More than 5o percent of all the crash- Council Park and Ride Survey).A sec- ments.
es within Golden Valley city limits oc- ond park and ride facility is located
cur on the principal arterial road- along Duluth St,just west of Hwy ioo, Figure �.� illustrates current transit
ways. and is served by bus routes 758 and system routes, stops, and support fa-
Table 7.4 highlights general crash
i4.The parking lot has 5o spaces and cilities in Golden Valley.
trend issues and needs for principal is filled to roughly 5o percent capacity
and minor arterial roadways in Gold- on an average weekday, according to ���i.�, ��� ��,����rld�l
en Valley. the Metropolitan Council Park and
Ride Survey.
Golden Valley has i29 miles of con-
Unique transit needs in the commu- structed local and regional trails and
Golden Valley is located within the nity are presented by populations sidewalks, including those located in
Metropolitan Transit Taxing District housed in group quarters and facili- Wirth Park. These facilities are for
and is classified as Market Area II. ties that offer specialty care services non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian
Service options for Market Area II for temporarily or permanently dis- use. Some sidewalks are denoted for
include regular-route local service, abled populations, such as patients at pedestrian only use. Many local side-
all-day express service, small vehicle the Courage Center.The varied transit walks and trails connect to the Min-
circulators, special needs paratran- needs of these populations are typi- neapolis Park and Recreation Board's
sit (Americans with Disabilities Act- cally provided by specialized para- trails in Wirth Park and Three Riv-
compliant and for Senior Citizens), transit providers that offer express or ers Park District regional trails in the
and ridesharing. demand-response services, such as community. Hennepin County has
also designated a series of primary
and secondary regional bikeways(on/
.. , . =� off roadway)in Golden Valley.
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The City is studying a detailed inven-
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Intersection
Principal Arterial Crashes*
CorridoNlntersection 2002-2006 Crash Issues/Analysis Indications/Needs
• Predominantly rear-end collisions, Likely congestion-related and due to signal-
followed by intersection right angle ized traffic control on a high-speed roadway.
Trunk Highway 55 NA crashes Mn/DOT has identified Hwy 55 expansion in
• Most occur in the afternoon peak, Golden Valley as an "unmet need."
fotlowed by morning peak
• Predominantly rear-end crashes, Congestion-related and due to substandard
followed by sideswipe crashes for geometric design (substandard acceleration/
US Highway 169 NA vehicles traveling in the same deceleration lanes, and close proximity
direction of interchanges at I-394, General Mills Blvd,
• Most are near interchanges and Hwy 55)
• Most occur in the afternoon peak
• Predominantly rear-end crashes, Related to severe congestion on I-394/I-94 in
followed by sideswipe crashes for Minneapolis
Interstate 394 NA vehides traveling in the same
direction
• Most occur in the afternoon peak
• Predominantly rear-end crashes, New freeway section operating safely with
followed by sideswipe crashes for "normal" range of crashes associated with
Trunk Highway 100 NA vehicles traveling in the same peak-hour congestion
direction
• Crash frequency similar in morning
and afternoon peak hours
Medicine • These intersections need to be To be determined
Lake Rd �� studied to define contributing
factors for these crashes, induding
Winnetka Ave Duluth St 19 a geometric review of the intersec-
and tion to check design and sight
Golden 22 distance and the appropriateness of
Valley Rd existing intersection traffic control.
• This intersection needs to be To be determined
Medicine studied to determine contributing
Lake Rd 24 factors. Signal operation and
geometric review of the intersec-
tion needs to be completed.
• The Honeywell facility is a large Capacity and safety improvements on both
Douglas Dr Duluth St 38 traffic generator near this intersec- roadways approaching this intersection should
and tion. be considered.
• This intersection needs to be Concept design solution appears in Appendix
studied to define contributing 7-A. Additional review of the frontage road
Hwy 55 95 factors for these crashes, including approaches south of Hwy 55 should also be
a geometric review of the intersec- performed.
tion to check signal operations,
design, and sight distance.
• Recently converted from two-way Recent changes should be monitored to assess
Wisconsin Ave/ to all-way stop control, with a effectiveness. Additional channnelization of
Golden Valley Rd 17 center median island on the west Golden Valley Rd between Boone Ave and
leg Wisconsin will improve lane continuity and
safety.
This intersection needs to be Concept design solution appears in
Duluth St/Lilac Dr 31 studied to define contributing Appendix 7-A.
factors.
(Table 7.4 continuted on next paqe)
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Intersection
Principal Arterial Crashes*
CorridoNlntersection 2002-2006 Crash Issues/Analysis Indications/Needs
• High-volume driveways are Opportunities to relocate access points and
operating in close proximity to add capacity to Market St should be
Louisiana Ave/Market St 15 the intersection, adding to considered as new land uses are evaluated.
congestion and safety issues in
the area.
• This intersection is planned for Signal operation and lane geometry im-
reconstruction in 2008 in provements are planned to accommodate
Xenia Ave/Laurel Ave 15 conjunction with capacity more intense redevelopment projects in the
improvements on Xenia Ave and area.
Golden Hills Dr.
Observed ' Pedestrian conflicts (sight Concept design solution appears in Appen-
General Mills Blvd/ distance on Wayzata Btvd crossing dix A, induding westbound right turn lane
Wayzata Blvd conflicts and between transit stop and park and pedestrian safety crossing improve-
complaints and ride lot) ments.
*Crash frequency alone is not a meaningful indicator to compare intersection safety.Intersections lisYed have crash rates(number
of crashes per million entering vehicles that have been above average for the specific type of intersection traffic control).See Figure
�6.
tory of these bicycle and pedestrian the Golden Valley Planning Commis- U � � �� -
facilities and long-range planning for sion, Open Space Commission, Envi- �i���; �, � III ;��,
them in relationship to the communi- ronmental Commission.The City will ��`" °
ty's recreational assets. Results of the continue to prioritize future sidewalk � ''� ��, , A, �
inventory,and findings related to con- expansion locations based on input � , � ';:k°v"
dition, ADA compliance, and safety, from the Sidewalk Committee, City � � t� � � �'• �"-�<
will be maintained by the City and Council,City staff,and residents. � 3 ��' '
used to prioritize maintenance and + ;�°w'�'� �II� ` :�,,�;;,,, '
improvement planning. Regional Trails and Bikeways ��.���d� ;�'�
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Existing off-street regional trails in
Local Sidewalks and Trails Golden Valley are maintained Uy the �,,
Paved local sidewalks and paved/ City of Golden Valley, Three Rivers � � "
unpaved trails are located within or Parks District, and the Minneapolis
adjacent to each of the community's Park and Recreation Board (for trails �,,�",`�,
parks and recreation areas. There are located in Theodore Wirth Regional
generally limited trail connections to Park). Off-road trails in Wirth Park
these facilities via local paved side- enter Golden Valley at the north end of �� a�
walks and regional trails. Paved trails
and sidewalks also typically adjoin
the city's minor arterial and collector
roadways.
Golden Valley's Sidewalk Committee ��'�� "*� ���� �.� � �� �-��.� "�a�� ,���` �
eriodicall review the network of a"�� � w "����`�`�� "� ������` ��
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Metro Transit Bus Seruice
Date:May i,2008
Sources:SEH,MnDOT for neighboring city streets,MetroTransit for transit layers,Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2006),City of
Golden Valley for all other layers
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! Bassett Creek Regional Trail, and an
� 1, additional north-south trail corridor
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�����"�� ' , ; ; � � '�` �.��`a�LL�"t Golden Valley. The existing (built)
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a �,� ��� � from the west along Plymouth Ave
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� � �_•�} through Golden Valley's Schaper
Park and beyond to Theodore
Wirth Regional Park, is scheduled
for completion by 2oio.
Wirth Park near Golden Valley Rd and provements in conjunction with . Three Rivers Park District has a
follow Theodore Wirth Parkway street narrowing for traffic calm- long-range goal of completing the
through the park.A new off-road trail ing. proposed Bassett Creek Regional
connects to a pedestrian bridge over . Glenwood Ave from Theodore Trail through Golden Valley. The
Hwy ioo adjacent to Unity Ave near Wirth Regional Park westerly to City and the Parks District have
Briarwood Nature Area.This regional Hwy 55,then northerly across Hwy had preliminary discussions re-
trail connects west and north from the 55 along Glenwood Ave, joining garding the trail but have not de-
pedestrian bridge to the trail system with a segment of the Luce Line termined final alignment. In gen-
in Bassett Creek Park and adjacent Trail and continuing along a route eral, the trail corridor within
residential neighborhoods in Crystal. that generally follows Pennsylvania Golden Valley begins on the east
Hennepin County has identified sev- Ave to the north city limit at Medi- side of the Hwy ioo pedestrian
eral routes through Golden Valley as cine Lake Rd bridge, travels southerly along
planned on- or off-road bikeway cor- • Golden Valley Rd from Minneapo- Unity and Scott Aves,southeaster-
ridors,including: lis and Theodore Wirth Regional ly along Westbend Rd to Regent
• Wa zata Blvd south I- Park 1�ails westerly along Golden Ave,continues southerly along Re-
Y � 394 front- gent Ave to County Rd 66, then
age road). The bike route would Valley Rd and Duluth St to Doug-
las Dr easterly along County Rd 66 to
emanate from the Cedar Lake nail Theodore Wirth Parkway.The City
and Theodore Wirth Parkway TY�ail • Douglas Dr from the Luce Line needs additional discussion with
system (east of the Golden Valley trail northerly to Medicine Lake the Park District before it endorses
city limits) westerly along the Rd this trail proposal.
frontage road through Golden Val- . Medicine Lake Rd from Douglas Dr ,
ley and St Louis Park to the west Three Rivers Park District is inter-
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Minnetonka.The segment of Wayz- The Three Rivers Parks District is plan- tional north-south trail corridor
ata Blvd between Theodore Wirth ning and managing the following re- following the Canadian Pacific
Parkway and Hwy ioo has been gional trail routes through Golden Val- Railroad line through Golden Val-
considered for off-street trail im- ley: the Luce Line Trail, the proposed ley. The corridor crosses I-394
westerly of Xenia Ave and contin-
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Existing Trails&Walks Proposed Hennepin Couniy Trails
Paued Pi�imary System:
Unpaued Bikeway(on/off roadway)
� � ■ Secondary System
•"�•• Proposed Trail
�a c c c�o �'oposed On-Street Pedestrian/Bike Route Minneapolis Park&Reereation Board Trails
"SHARETHEROAD' `�� "Grand Rounds"—Theodore Wirth Byway District
Potenrial North/South Corridor Local Trails
Three Riuers Park District Trails Parks and Opett Space
Existing Water
h Proposed _ Creek
r . a Potenrial North/South Regional Corridor --- G}ty Limits
(feasi6ility siudy underway,responsibility for
implementation not determined)
Date:July 30,2009
Sources:SEH for proposed trail layer,MnDOT for neighboring ciTy streets,Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2006),City of
Golden Valley for all other layers
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ues north and northwesterly to the crossings in Golden Valley, 2i are at south line has i2 crossings and serves
Luce Line Trail. grade and ii are grade separated (see about four trains per day at speeds up
Table 7.5 for details). to 25 miles per hour. This line con-
nects with other CP lines in Crystal
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway, and Savage. The east-west line is an
Three railroads have active lines in formerly the Soo Line, operates two industrial spur running parallel to
Golden Valley. Of the g2 railroad lines in Golden Valley. The north- Laurel Ave. It has five crossings and
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Inventory Trains
Street Name No. ADT per Day Warning Device Comments
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Medicine Lake Road 854368L 10,600 4 Railroad Signals with Gates
Douglas Drive North 854224G 11,200 4 Railroad Signals
Golden Valley Road 854367E 3,450 4 Bridge RR over New bridge in 2007
Hwy 55 854365R 30,000 4 Bridge RR under
Glenwood Avenue 8543645 5,250 4 Bridge RR over 12' �'���earance; bridge constructed in
1926
Laurel Avenue 908832E 4,650 4 Railroad Signals with Gates
Golden Hills Drive 696372P 5,300 4 Railroad Signals with Gates
I-394 8543345 134,000 4 Bridge RR over
Turners Crossroads 854225N 2,200 2 Railroad Signals
Hwy 100 854332D 90,000 2 Bridge RR under
Hwy 55 854331W 26,500 2 Bridge RR under
Wirth Parkway 854375W 3,000 2 Bridge RR under
Lauret Avenue 908832E 4,650 2 Railroad Signals with Gates
Colorado Avenue 908830R 1,260 2 Crossbucks
Florida Avenue 854303T 2,000 2 Crossbucks
Hampshire Avenue 854302L 540 2 Crossbucks
Louisiana Avenue 854238P 11,400 2 Crossbucks Surface replacement scheduled in 2008
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Ottawa Avenue 185030D 540 2 Crossbucks ft Stop Signs
Hwy 100 185031K 80,000 2 Bridge RR under
Zane Avenue 185033Y 1,150 2 Railroad Signats with Gates New concrete surface in 2006
New Raitroad Signals with Gates in 2008
Douglas Drive 185034F 9,750 2 Railroad Signals New Railroad Signals with Gates in 2008
Golden Valley Road 185036U 6,400 2 Raitroad Signats New Railroad Signals with Gates in 2010
Pennsylvania Avenue 185039P 1,200 2 Crossbucks and Stop Signs
Winnetka Avenue 185040J 13,600 2 Railroad Signals
Boone Avenue 185041R 2,800 2 Crossbucks
10th Avenue 185042X 2,100 1 Crossbucks
10th Avenue 185043E 2,100 1 Crossbucks
10th Avenue 184044L 2,100 1 Crossbucks
Hwy 169 Frontage Rd 185045T 6,200 2 Railroad Signals
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Plymouth Avenue 095618A 3,000 2 Bridge RR under
Wirth Parkway 095619G 3,000 2 Bridge RR under
Golden Valley Road 095620D 10,300 2 Bridge RR under
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