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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Planning Commission meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote
options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during the planned public comment sections.
Remote Attendance/Comment Options: Members of the public may attend this meeting by watching
on cable channel 16, streaming on CCXmedia.org, or via Webex by calling 1‐415‐655‐0001 and entering
access code 2466 655 1623.
*Majority of the Commissioners will attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, one member requires
greater social distancing and they will be located in the Manager’s Conference Room. Both rooms are
accessible to the public.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
September 13, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting
4. Discussion – Downtown Study Final Report
5. Discussion – Use Tables
– End of Televised Portion of Meeting –
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6. Council Liaison Report
7. Other Business
a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings
8. Adjournment
October 11, 2021 – 7 pm
Council Chambers and
Manager’s Conference Room Hybrid Meeting*
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for
attending, participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and
members of the public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable
channel 16, by streaming it on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chair Pockl.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Adam Brookins, Andy Johnson, Lauren Pockl, Mike Ruby, Chuck
Segelbaum
Commissioners virtual: None
Commissioners absent: Rich Baker
Staff present: Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Gillian Rosenquist
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
Commissioner Johnson brought to the group’s attention that updates on the Comprehensive Plan
were not on the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Ruby, to approve the agenda
of September 13, 2021. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the minutes from August 23, 2021.
Commissioner Segelbaum requested a correction on page 8.
MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Segelbaum, to approve
minutes after this correction is made. Motion carried.
4. Discussion – Class I Material
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, reminded the group that this is a discussion on the portion of
code that allows the Planning Commission to determine materials used on building exteriors. In 2019
code was passed that allowed minimum requirements for architectural features, materials and their
types. This varies based on the zoning district. Given the evolution of building material, it was
suggested the Planning Commission review new materials instead of the city code changing each time.
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A developer is proposing a redevelopment at 1111 Douglas Drive. Staff shared the material standards
for the Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning district. Staff then defined Class I materials as the developer’s
architect identified a product not currently included on the Class I list.
Current Class I Materials are:
Brick Natural Stone Glass Copper Porcelain
Other materials not listed elsewhere as approved by the City Manager or his/her designee
or as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The material introduced is a James Hardie panel, a fiber‐cement panel siding; staff indicated this
material is already listed as a Class II Material in City Code.
Mohammed Lawal, LSE Architects, introduced himself and explained the project his firm is working
on. Lawal explained the product name is an Aspyre Panel, a James Hardie product. This panel has been
used in Seattle, Portland, and some Canadian cities. This panel comes in a larger size, is denser, and
the warranty is longer than the existing Hardie warranty. Lawal went on to explain how this product is
more sustainable and has a longer life span. While the material is a fiber cement, it looks more akin to
a porcelain panel. Lawal displayed photos to illustrate appearance of the product on completed
projects in Seattle, Portland, and Toronto.
Commissioners asked a few questions about the product in general, how panels are made up, and how
they uphold in the elements. While Lawal and his team have not used this product in particular, they
are frontrunners for LEED builds, and sustainable/technical material uses. LSE architects’ goal is to have
this material cover 17% of the façade. Over 33% of the façade is a Class I material, this material is a
sustainable product while adding aesthetic appeal to the build.
Commissioner Brookins mentioned he works with James Hardie regularly although he hasn’t worked
with this particular product. Brookins added that this particular panel product may be of higher quality
even though it falls under the Class II material definition. He would not feel comfortable defining this
product to Class I and leaving the other panel products as a Class II material.
Commissioners had a discussion on product pricing, aesthetic, components, and maintenance
requirements.
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins seconded by Commissioner Johnson to follow staff
recommendation and deny the request to include the reveal panels of the James Hardie Aspyre
Collection in the Class I material list. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Discussion – RLUIPA
Myles Campbell, City Planner, started by reminding the group about zoning language updates around
religious uses. He reviewed current code, “places of assembly” language, and districts where this use
is allowed. Campbell went on to explain RLUIPA, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act,
as well as the two principle violations as they relate to land use regulation: Substantial Burden and
Equal Terms. Federal courts are split on how to evaluate an equal terms claim and there are two
standards; Minnesota has not adopted either.
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During their review of proposed land uses, staff identified some non‐religious gathering/assembly
uses; indoor entertainment and recreation buildings. A location map was displayed for visual
reference.
Campbell went on to discuss economic activity as a “legitimate regulatory purpose” and the pathways
that could be used to exclude “places of assembly” from Commercial zoning districts. From there,
Campbell reviewed the spectrum of zoning options from strict legal interpretation and more areas
open to new places of assembly to contested RLUIPA standard and less land opens to places of
assembly. Staff reviewed zoning maps and existing conditions, then displayed three maps with three
potential zoning scenario changes.
Commissioner Segelbaum stated when he thinks of a religious use, he thinks of a large increase in folks
at a particular time, and asked if the uses discussed would experience similar influx. Staff discussed
concepts of assembly and different zoning districts to compare uses and numbers.
After Commissioner inquiries, staff discussed specific uses in each district that could compare in terms
of population.
The conversation went on to available land for use, ensuring equality in use, then evolved to costs
associated with inclusion of RLUIPA and tax generation.
Discussions moved on to other cities, range of conditional or permitted uses, and the breadth of
substantial burden.
Commissioner Segelbaum stated that the recommendation seems reasonable and the code should be
more permissive than it is now. It also seems to fit other conditional uses in Light Industrial.
Commissioner Brookins echoed Segelbaum’s comment and added that he’s in favor of adding zoning
for schools, he was disappointed in how AOWL was handled and felt it was spot zoning. The
recommendations before the group feel like a better fit because there’s an allowance for opportunities
for schools to exist. Chair Pockl stated agreement with staff recommendations. Commissioner
Johnson asked about office. Staff responded that some cities have a business district that allows these
uses. In general, residential and office are the two districts that don’t include these uses. Johnson
added he’s not in favor of widespread changes to zoning districts and added there seem to be a lot of
options that would avoid this. Brookins asked if the city was unintentionally limiting firearm sales and
ranges, as well as locations of schools/parks/religious uses with this rezoning. The two have buffer
requirements from each other so will this change impact both/either.
Chair Pockl closed the discussion, and ended the televised portion of the meeting.
6. Council Liaison Report
Council Member Rosenquist provided a summary of the recent Council Work Session, including
updates on the proposed 2022 budget and federal funds that will need to be spend by 2024.
Commissioner Segelbaum asked about the recent City Council vote to approve the Preliminary PUD
Plan for the northwest corner of the Golden Valley Country Club. He mentioned concerns raised by the
Planning Commission and asked about the Council’s views. Rosenquist discussed improvements that
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had been discussed with staff since the applicant had appeared before he Commission and also
highlighted the importance of keeping the Country Club operating in Golden Valley.
7. Other Business
Planning Manager Zimmerman reminded Commissioners about the opportunity to attend the
upcoming virtual State Planning Conference.
8. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:46 pm.
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Andy Johnson, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
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Date: October 11, 2021
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Downtown Study Final Report
Summary
A representative from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. (HKGi) will present an update on Phase 3 of the
Downtown Study.
Background
In 2020, the City hired HKGi to conduct Phase 3 of the Downtown Study. This final phase further
developed plans for the four quadrants centered on the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Golden
Valley Road, developed implementation strategies, and generated a final report that will complement
the broader 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Efforts to re‐envision the City Hall Campus (the Northeast Quadrant) were coordinated with the ongoing
Municipal Facilities Study.
The final report (the Downtown Redevelopment Framework Plan) is attached for Commissioners to
review prior to sharing the document with the City Council later in the month. The City Council will be
asked to provide direction to staff on proposed implementation items.
Staff Request
This item is for discussion only.
Attachments
Downtown Redevelopment Framework Plan (46 pages)
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLAN
CULMINATION OF 3-PHASE DOWNTOWN STUDY
Final Report OCTOBER 2021
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PLAN PURPOSE 3
Involvement 4
DOWNTOWN STUDY PROCESS & INVOLVEMENT 4
Process 4
DOWNTOWN STUDY AREA 5
RELATED DOWNTOWN PLANS 6
DOWNTOWN VISION 7
GUIDING PRINCIPLES 7
EXISTING CONDITIONS 8
Existing Mix of Businesses, Institutions, and Residences 8
Existing Vehicle Circulation and Access 9
Existing Pedestrian, Bike and Transit Network 10
2040 Future Land Use Map 11
Zoning Map 12
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES 13
Issues 13
Opportunities 13
REDEVELOPMENT/REINVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY AREAS 14
DOWNTOWN LONG-TERM REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 15
Overall Downtown Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines 15
Recommended Changes to 2040 Future Lad Use Map 17
SW Quadrant – Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines 18
NW Quadrant - Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines 20
NE Quadrant - Redevelopment Concepts and Design Guidelines 22
DOWNTOWN SHORT-TERM REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 26
Potential Short-Term Redevelopment Concept 26
Table of Contents
DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION PLAN 28
Bike/Walk Connectivity 28
Transit Connectivity 28
Automobile Connectivity 28
Walk/bike bridge over Hwy 55 @ Winnetka 30
Future Vehicle Circulation and Access Diagram 31
CIRCULATION AND ACCESS DESIGN GUIDELINES 32
Streets and Pathways Network 32
Sidewalks 32
Walk/Bike Crossings 32
Trail and Bicycle Facilities 32
Transit Facilities. 33
Lighting 33
Street Plantings 33
Street Furnishings 34
Wayfinding Signage 34
STREET CONCEPTS 35
Golden Valley Road Design Guidelines 35
Wisconsin Ave Design Guidelines 38
IMPLEMENTATION 42
Downtown Overall 42
Southwest Quadrant 42
Northeast Quadrant 42
Northwest Quadrant 43
Southeast Quadrant 43
COMMUNITY INPUT 44
Public Open House on October 21, 2019 44
Online Comment Form (November/December 2019) 44
Downtown Walking/Biking Survey (August/September 2019) 44
Golden Valley Downtown Phase 3 Survey (Spring 2021) 44
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Downtown Golden Valley is the community’s
main hub for restaurants, stores, services, and civic
institutions. As part of the Downtown West area,
the downtown was identified as one of four key
redevelopment areas/planning districts in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Golden Valley has a legacy of
downtown revitalization efforts over the years, including
the civic campus, Winnetka Ave streetscape features,
and private redevelopment projects (e.g. Golden Valley
Commons, Town Square, Wesley Commons housing,
Valley Square Commons housing). However, some
areas in the downtown are in need of reinvestment or
redevelopment and are beginning to attract developer
interest.
The purpose of the downtown study was to evaluate
the issues and opportunities present in the downtown,
explore alternative redevelopment and placemaking
concepts, and identify both a short-term and long-term
downtown vision and framework plan. The City’s interest
is to create a more defined downtown by establishing a
cohesive redevelopment plan for the entire downtown,
including the four quadrants surrounding the intersection
of Winnetka Ave and Golden Valley Road. The downtown
area consists of the two commercial quadrants along
Highway 55, the civic campus, townhouse and apartment
residences west of Winnetka Ave, and the commercial-
industrial area north of Bassett Creek. In conjunction
with the 2021 Golden Valley Municipal Facilities Study, the downtown study includes a focused exploration of ways to improve, reorient, and/or redevelop
the civic campus to support high quality municipal services, enhance the downtown as a community gathering place, and maximize the potential long-
term value of this key downtown site. Since the community has prioritized the development of an improved walk/bike system throughout the community,
in particular in the downtown, the downtown study also focuses on improving walk/bike connectivity within and to/from the downtown. Finally, the
downtown study was charged with identifying the City’s role in future downtown reinvestment and redevelopment.
The downtown study consisted of three phases that took place from 2018 to 2021. These three phases are described in the Downtown Study Process
and Involvement section on the opposite page. This Downtown Redevelopment Framework Plan is the culmination of the three-phase process. This
planning process involved meetings with the City Staff Team, Planning Commission/City Council, property owners/stakeholders, and the general public.
The Framework Plan includes a downtown vision and guiding principles for preferred redevelopment and placemaking in the downtown core, site
redevelopment concepts within each quadrant of the downtown, downtown circulation and access improvements, and a detailed bike/walk system plan.
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DOWNTOWN STUDY PROCESS & INVOLVEMENT
Process
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (2018/2019)
• Downtown West identified as a planning district in need of further study
• Included a larger area west to Hwy 169, east to Country Club
Downtown Study Phase 1 (Summer/Fall 2018)
• City worked with a panel of local real estate, development and finance experts (ULI MN)
• Recommendations included focusing on a smaller core downtown area, redevelopment sites, strong
market potential, improving connectivity, public-private partnerships
Downtown Study Phase 2 (Summer/Fall 2019)
• Envisions the future of the civic campus as buildings age and need reinvestment/replacement
• Explored targeted potential redevelopment scenarios
• Explored walk/bike connections between the regional trail and Brookview/south of Hwy 55
• Developed a detailed downtown walk/bike plan
• Gathered community input
• Identified a draft vision and guiding principles for future downtown changes
Municipal Facilities Study (2021)
• Evaluation of all municipal facilities in the downtown (City Hall, Police, Fire, Public Works) as well as
the two fire stations outside of downtown and the Public Works buildings/yards at 10th Avenue and
Highway 169
• Brookview Community Center and recreation facilities were not part of the study
• Explores and recommends the relocation and development of new municipal facilities in the
northeast quadrant of the downtown, including site and building configurations
• This study occurred in conjunction with the Downtown Study Phase 3
Downtown Study Phase 3 (2020/2021)
• Finalize the downtown vision and guiding principles
• Additional meetings with property owners/stakeholders
• More detailed planning and design of site and street concepts
• Establish design guidelines for site and street redevelopment
• Identification of implementation approaches
• Coordination with Municipal Facilities Study
• Assembly of a Downtown Redevelopment Framework Plan document
Involvement
• City Staff
• City Council/Planning Commission
• Property owners/stakeholders
meetings
• Hennepin County Library and
Transportation
• Public Open House on October 21,
2019
• Online concept review and comment
form Fall 2019
• Online survey for downtown vision
and concepts in Spring 2021
2019 Open House
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RELATED DOWNTOWN PLANS
• Golden Valley 2040 Comprehensive
Plan
• Golden Valley Municipal Facilities
Master Plan
• Downtown Golden Valley Walk/Bike
Connectivity Plan
• Highway 55 - Highway 169 Mobility
Study
• Downtown Study Phase 2
Community Input Report
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DOWNTOWN VISION
Golden Valley’s downtown will continue to evolve into the community’s central and most identifiable
destination for a wide variety of places and activities desirable for city residents, employees and visitors. The
downtown is home to places to shop, eat and drink, access civic services, work, live, walk, bike, sit outside,
enjoy recreational and natural spaces, and interact with neighbors. Through strategic reinvestment and
redevelopment, the downtown will become a more attractive, connected, and welcoming place conveniently
accessible for people to gather, walk, bicycle, drive, and take transit.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Weave together all four quadrants of the downtown through development of a more desirable walking
environment, an expanded bike/walk network, and improved walk/bike street crossings.
2. Improve circulation and access for people driving and parking within the downtown including new
connections through existing superblocks.
3. Attract a greater variety of uses to the downtown to make it a stronger destination, including
employment opportunities, unique restaurants, entertainment, daily needs (e.g. grocery, pharmacy), and
recreation; while also respecting and supporting existing businesses to thrive in the downtown.
4. Center our community center by reorganizing civic services and the library into a more cohesive campus
that embraces Bassett Creek and enables business expansion in the downtown core.
5. Expand and cluster commercial uses at the downtown’s core intersection of Winnetka/Golden Valley
Road and in prominent locations along Hwy 55.
6. Ensure that buildings and outdoor gathering spaces have a strong orientation toward the downtown’s main streets – Winnetka Ave and Golden Valley Road.
7. Leverage redevelopment to incorporate additional public outdoor gathering spaces in the form of
plazas, outdoor seating areas, small parks, and trails.
8. Strengthen the downtown’s connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods and recreational amenities,
particularly Brookview and the Luce Line Regional Trail.
9. Add new housing and job options that have convenient access to commercial, transportation and
recreational amenities and contribute to a desirable downtown living and working environment.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS Existing Mix of Businesses, Institutions, and Residences
Figure 1.1 Existing Mix of Businesses, Institutions, and Residences
Existing Businesses, Institutions, and Residences
The overall downtown is currently home to a broad mix of uses,
including the following:
• Northeast – primarily institutional uses including municipal facilities,
county library, and a natural area along Bassett Creek, as well as a
McDonald’s restaurant
• Southeast – Golden Valley Commons retail, restaurant, and service
businesses; U.S. Post Office
• Southwest – Golden Valley Shopping Center retail, restaurant,
and service businesses; some freestanding businesses west of the
shopping center
• Northwest – residences along Golden Valley Drive and Winnetka;
Golden Valley Town Square mixed use building (retail/office);
industrial and commercial businesses north of Bassett Creek
Existing Vehicle Circulation and Access
Map shows the downtown’s existing vehicle circulation and access
network, including roadway functional classifications, intersections/
driveways (full vs. 3/4 vs. 1/2 access), traffic signals, bus stops, on-street
parking, and traffic volumes.
Existing Pedestrian, Bike and Transit Network
Map shows the downtown’s existing network of sidewalks, regional
trails, city trails, private walkways, on-street bike facilities/shoulders, and
bus stops.
2040 Future Land Use Map
The 2040 Land Use Plan shows the future land use guidance for the
downtown. Two areas were changed to Mixed Use – Neighborhood as
part of the recent 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Southwest – north of Golden Valley Drive
• Northwest – north of Bassett Creek
Zoning Map
The Zoning Map shows the current zoning districts for the downtown.
Inconsistencies with the 2040 Future Land Use Map are the two Mixed
Use – Neighborhood areas identified above and the U.S. Post Office site
(Commercial zoning vs. Civic land use).
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Existing Vehicle Circulation and Access
Figure 1.2 Existing Vehicle Circulation and Access
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Existing Pedestrian, Bike and Transit Network
Figure 1.3 Existing Pedestrian, Bike and Transit Network
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Figure 1.4 Golden Valley Future Land Use Plan
2040 Future Land Use Map
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Zoning Map
Figure 1.5 Golden Valley Zoning
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Issues
• Commercial buildings in need of reinvestment and updating
• Some industrial buildings are obsolete and converting to non-industrial
uses
• Most buildings are not oriented to the downtown street main streets
and sidewalks – Winnetka Ave and Golden Valley Road, e.g. Golden Valley
Shopping Center’s blank back wall faces Golden Valley Road
• Fire/police facilities need more space and upgrades, which resulted in a
recent expansion/consolidation study
• The downtown core essentially consists of 4 quadrants that are not well
connected
• Existing development is dominated by one-story buildings and large
surface parking lots
• Walking environment is not comfortable or inviting including:
• high traffic and wide streets that make street crossings challenging
• lack of pedestrian streetscape design
• large surface parking lots separate buildings from sidewalks
• Lack of bicycling facilities/trails
• Challenging for walking/biking access to the pedestrian bridge over Hwy
55
Opportunities
• Growing interest in development projects in the area, including
residential and new businesses
• Lots of community interest in attracting more businesses, particularly a
grocery store and pharmacy
• Community support for a broad mix of uses in downtown, including
adding new housing options in the downtown
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s long-term guidance for more mixed land
uses in downtown core area
• The City’s interest in exploring future opportunities for the civic campus
block as part of needs for reinvestment, expansion, relocation of facilities,
including potential relocation of the public works facilities outside of the
downtown core
• The downtown is adjacent to major recreational amenities, including
regional trail and Brookview
• The City has prioritized improving the walking and biking network in the
downtown
• Community interest in a new walk/bike bridge over Hwy 55
• Planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations on Hwy 55 at Winnetka Ave
• Community’s desire for a public open space or multiple smaller public
spaces in the downtown
• Bassett Creek is a hidden asset
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES
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Figure 1.6 Redevelopment Issues and Opportunities
REDEVELOPMENT/REINVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY AREAS
The City’s intent is to promote
redevelopment/reinvestment
opportunities through proactive
planning, policy changes, regulatory
changes, public infrastructure
investments, and municipal
redevelopment tools. Based on
analysis and understanding of
current property uses and market
conditions, the downtown study
area has been broken down
into potential redevelopment/
reinvestment sites and phasing.
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SW Quadrant Scenarios
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» A+B+C and vacating Golden Valley Dr. ROW (Site Assembly) redevelopment
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» DB, redevelopment of Golden
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NE Quadrant Scenarios
» Municipal Facilities Study todetermine outcome of A+B
» C+D, potential need for renovation/
expansion in coordination with A+B
» E, market driven investment or
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» Identify development principles
for any potential inll orredevelopment that may occur inthis quadrant.
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NW Quadrant Scenarios
» A, after parking utilization study
» B1 to potentially include B2
» C, site assembly (3 parcels) for
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» E, market driven investment
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redevelopment
» DA, retrot of Golden Valley Shopping Center
» DB, redevelopment of Golden Valley Shopping Center
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NE Quadrant Scenarios
» Municipal Facilities Study todetermine outcome of A+B
» C+D, potential need for renovation/ expansion in coordination with A+B
» E, market driven investment or
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» Identify development principlesfor any potential inll orredevelopment that may occur in
this quadrant.
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» A, after parking utilization study
» B1 to potentially include B2
» C, site assembly (3 parcels) for
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» E, market driven investment
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Commercial with outdoor dining example
Mixed use and pedestrian crossing example
Creekside Tunnel Trail
DOWNTOWN LONG-TERM REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Overall Downtown Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines
• Redevelopment is anticipated on three of the four quadrants – SW, NE
and NW – but not on the more recently redeveloped SE quadrant
• Mixed use redevelopment is proposed for all three redevelopment areas
• The 2020 Municipal Facilities Needs Study will provide additional
long-term needs, options, and direction for determining the priorities,
sequencing, and financing of any changes to the civic campus
• The NE quadrant is envisioned as a consolidated civic institutional area
on the northern portion with a mix of commercial and residential on the
southern portion with a signature bike/walk pathway and public outdoor
gathering spaces running through the middle of the site
• The SW quadrant is envisioned as a mix of commercial and residential
uses with some multi-story buildings
• The NW quadrant is envisioned as a desirable area for creekside
residential redevelopment, including new housing types for downtown
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Figure 1.7 Downtown Long-Term Redevelopment Plan Winnetka Ave NCountry Club Dr
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Luce Line Trail. This element brings additional green space to the block and encourages safe pedestrian access. • Integrate Outdoor Public Event Space With a history of hosting larger community-wide events such as Market in the Valley, a seasonal farmer’s market, including space for outdoor gathering and events is a critical component of the project’s program. Planning includes a 1,000 person gathering space and a building for public restrooms, catering support kitchen and administration. Planning approaches also utilize the south access drive as a pedestrian-friendly road designed to be used as shared space for additional
gathering and events.
Figure 3 NE Quadrant Site Strategy showing (2) new E-W connectors between Winnetka Ave N and Rhode Island Ave N. This approach to the overall use of this site is based on principles and recommendations developed in the 2018-2021 Downtown Study related to redevelopment of downtown Golden Valley while also reflecting this project’s review of program and operational space needs and access requirements.The proposed approach to site parcelization for release for development and use by the city also allows a phased approach to demolition of existing buildings, reconfiguration of the site, and construction of new structures.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Luce Line Trail. This element brings additional green space to the block and encourages safe pedestrian access. • Integrate Outdoor Public Event Space With a history of hosting larger community-wide events such as Market in the Valley, a seasonal farmer’s market, including space for outdoor gathering and events is a critical component of the project’s program. Planning includes a 1,000 person gathering space and a building for public restrooms, catering support kitchen and administration. Planning approaches also utilize the south access drive as a pedestrian-friendly road designed to be used as shared space for additional gathering and events.
Figure 3 NE Quadrant Site Strategy showing (2) new E-W connectors between Winnetka Ave N and Rhode Island Ave N. This approach to the overall use of this site is based on principles and recommendations developed in the 2018-2021 Downtown Study related to redevelopment of downtown Golden Valley while also reflecting this project’s review of program and operational space needs and access requirements.The proposed approach to site parcelization for release for development and use by the city also allows a phased approach to demolition of existing buildings, reconfiguration of the site, and construction of new structures.
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Figure 1.8 Recommended Changes to 2040 Future Lad Use Map
Recommended Changes to 2040 Future Lad Use MapRecommended Changes to 2040 Future Lad Use Map
• Southwest Quadrant:
Change 2040 Future
Land Use Map from
Retail/Service to the
Mixed Use Community
land use designation.
• Northeast Quadrant:
Change 2040 Future
Land Use Map from
Civic to the Mixed Use
Community land use
designation.
• The Zoning Map should
also be amended to
align with the amended
2040 Future Land Use
Map.
18 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLANGOLDEN VALLEY, MN
SW Quadrant – Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines
1. Land uses should be a mix of commercial and residential,
including vertical and horizontal mixed use.
2. Commercial redevelopment should be located for good visibility
from Winnetka Ave and Highway 55 while residential should be
primarily oriented to Golden Valley Road and Wisconsin Ave.
3. Residential redevelopment should include the addition of new
housing types for the downtown that are compatible with
existing housing
4. Redevelopment should create smaller “blocks” in the downtown
that improve circulation and access to businesses and
residences.
5. Private shared use streets, which create the new blocks, should
be designed to accommodate driving, bicycling, and walking
circulation and access.
6. The City should consider vacating the Golden Valley Drive
public right-of-way, which no longer connects to Wisconsin Ave,
to increase opportunities for land assembly and creating an
alternate roadway connection between Golden Valley Road and
Wisconsin Ave.
7. A new roadway connection, potentially a public or private street,
should be provided between Golden Valley Road and Wisconsin
Ave and adding a full access intersection on Wisconsin Ave.
8. Parking areas should be designed as a combination of smaller
surface parking lots, rather than one large parking lot, and
parking structures.
9. Redevelopment could be phased west to east with the
first phase potentially assembling all or some of the four
freestanding buildings on the western portion of the site.
10. In conjunction with redevelopment, Golden Valley Road should
be widened to accommodate street improvements, including an
off-street walk/bike trail and a planted boulevard separating the
trail from the street.
11. An off-street walk/bike trail should be added along the east side
of Wisconsin Ave and north side of Hwy 55 to the pedestrian
bridge.
Figure 1.9 Redevelopment Concept Winnetka Ave NCountry Club Dr
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Commercial with outdoor dining example
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Mixed use and parking garage example
Evaluate the best method for providing a direct connection to the BRT station from Wisconsin Ave, for walking, bicycling, and driving.- Public access easement- Reconguring/striping of existing commercial parking lot- Relocation of existing parking lot light xtures- Potential redesign of Highway 55 with an urban street design (removal of stormwater ditch and replacement with underground stormwater storage)
Impacts of potential intersection improvements due to BRT (planned)- Maintain 3/4 access- Potential urban street section- Additional ROW- Trail connection (near term and long term)
PotentialSecondary Access
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Primary AccessPrimary Access
Resolve intersection crossings/ landing areas based on desired trail alignments
Maintainwesterncurb line
Buildings reinforce the street edge walk access and convenient pedestrian access
Provide internal circulation between sites near term and sets up long term
Maintain medians throughout Golden Valley Road corridor
Potential right turn lane
Provide adequate stacking- Left out- Right out
- Determine the desired long-term retail experience of the existing building.- Consider potential intermediate improvements, such as reconguration and remodeling of the building.- Understand how these directions inuence potential redevelopment.
Redevelopment Block A
Redevelopment Block B
Potentially relocate sewer to provide large building footprint on western portion of ‘Block B’
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Future BRT Station
Future BRT Station
Potential future private street to replace Golden Valley Drive
City’s potential vacation of Golden Valley Drive public right-of-way Winnetka Ave NWinnetka Ave NWisconsin Ave NWisconsin Ave NGolden Valley Dr
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Figure 1.10 Redevelopment Framework Diagram
Grocery store example
Commercial with outdoor dining example
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NW Quadrant - Redevelopment Concept and Design Guidelines
1. A trail connection should be added between the Luce Line Regional Trail and Wisconsin Ave through
acquisition of a public land corridor or public easement.
2. The sidewalk on the east side of Wisconsin Ave should be replaced with a multi-use trail to provide
an off-street walk/bike connection between the Luce Line Regional Trail and the Hwy 55 pedestrian
bridge, Brookview, and the future BRT stations.
3. Redevelopment of the large underutilized surface parking lot north of 10th Ave is encouraged for
non-residential development due to the presence of overhead power lines and the adjacent electric
substation.
4. Medium-density residential development is encouraged for the redevelopment of creekside
properties, including the addition of new housing types for the downtown.
5. Lewis Road should be redesigned as a primarily residential roadway, including addition of a
sidewalk, as part of the residential redevelopment.
6. A new Lewis Road connection to Wisconsin Ave should be part of redevelopment of the Northwest
Quadrant to provide more convenient access from Highway 55 and the downtown for residents.
7. New development should incorporate improved stormwater management techniques, including an
increase in green spaces and pervious surfaces to improve stormwater runoff, Bassett Creek water
quality, and the area’s livability.
8. A new public trail should be developed along the north side of Bassett Creek, including a trail bridge
over Bassett Creek and connections to Lewis Road, in coordination with private property owners,
the watershed district, and the City.
9. In the area between 10th Ave and Lewis Road, potential future redevelopment could be either
office, residential, or institutional.
Residential example
Residential courtyard example
Creek trail bridge example Multi-story office example
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Figure 1.11 Redevelopment Concept Winnetka Ave NCountry Club Dr
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Stormwater
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Residential or
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Mixed Use
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NE Quadrant - Redevelopment Concepts and Design Guidelines
1. Two new east-west shared use streets/lanes should be added between
Winnetka Ave and Rhode Island Ave to improve connections and access
within this large block: one on the south side of the water tower and one
as an extension of the existing library drive.
2. The shared use streets should be designed as pedestrian-oriented streets
while also accommodating vehicles and bicycles:
a. Sidewalks on both sides
b. Vegetated buffers between the sidewalks and the vehicle lanes
c. Narrow drive lanes
d. Small parking bays
e. Surmountable curbs, rather than a typical raised curb, in order to create
streets that have the flexibility to be used as event spaces when closed to
vehicle traffic
f. Use a different paving material at the street edges to visually narrow the
drive lanes and reduce traffic speeds
g. Pavement markings indicating drive lanes are shared by vehicles and
bicycles
3. A signature north-south downtown pathway should be created that
connects the Luce Line Trail to Golden Valley Road through the civic
campus:
a. Side-by-side but separated bikeway (10’) and walkway (10’)
b. Minimum 8’ landscaped area between bikeway and walkway
c. Minimum 6’ landscaped area along each side of the downtown pathway
d. Where the downtown pathway crosses parking lots and shared use
streets, walk/bike crossings should be raised and/or have pavement
markings
e. Small plazas or seating areas located at key destinations along the
downtown pathway, e.g. library, future public safety building, water
tower, city hall, Golden Valley Road
4. A public park should be developed on the north side of the creek, and
if possible, on the south side in coordination with the library and the
watershed district.
Fire station example
Bike and walk pathway example
Library example
Bike shelter example
Bikeway example
Promenade example
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Figure 4 Option B: Maximize Parcels for RedevelopmentEntries to the relocated City Hall and Public Safety buildings face inward to the new shared-use street, with surface parking and additional public parking available below the multi-family housing. Subject to future design, the form of City Hall could intentionally be expressed as somewhat distinct from the housing above, to preserve a sense of identity. NOTE: Massings shown for multi-use development are representative only, and align with Downtown Study recommendations for frontages and industry best practices for floorplate depth re: double-loaded corridor and unit sizes.
Figure 1.12 NE Quadrant - Redevelopment Concept A (Municipal Facilities Study)
24 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLANGOLDEN VALLEY, MN
5. A new public outdoor event space should be created in the
vicinity of the downtown pathway and the water tower,
particularly if new public buildings are relocated to the existing
public works site.
6. If the public works facilities are relocated to a site outside of
downtown, relocation of the fire, police, and city hall facilities to
the center of the NE Quadrant should be considered, opening
up the potential for redevelopment of a mix of commercial and
residential in the core of downtown.
7. Redevelopment along Golden Valley Road should focus on
locating commercial uses near Winnetka Ave and ground floor
residential uses near Rhode Island Ave.
8. Buildings located adjacent to Golden Valley Road and Winnetka
Avenue should be oriented to the public street frontage and be
built within 5-15 feet of these streets.
9. Parking areas should be designed as a combination of smaller
surface parking lots, rather than one large parking lot, and
parking structures
Mill City Ruins Woonerf, MN
29th Street Woonerf, MN
Civic example
Bike and walk pathway example
Mixed use with housing example
Police station and firehouse example Residential example
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GOLDEN VALLEY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Figure 4 Option C: Separate Municipal Facilities and Development ParcelsIn this scheme, City Hall and Public Safety are oriented towards the Library and Bassett Creek, providing easy pedestrian access between buildings. Given the topography of the north side of the site, City Hall is a two-story structure with public functions consolidated to a single floor, with staff functions on the other, and a parking garage beneath. The two south parcels are available for development, fronting both Golden Valley and the new shared-use street, with a centralized outdoor event space flanked by stormwater management features that become landscape amenities.
Figure 5 Alternate for City Hall and Library Co-LocationLeveraging the site topography would allow for at-grade access to City Hall at street level, and at-grade access to the library at the level of Bassett Creek and a new civic promenade. As shown here, this scheme could include another parcel for multi-family development, or thoat portion of the site could be left open as public outdoor space.
Figure 1.13 NE Quadrant - Redevelopment Concept B (Municipal Facilities Study)
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GOLDEN VALLEY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN Figure 4 Option C: Separate Municipal Facilities and Development ParcelsIn this scheme, City Hall and Public Safety are oriented towards the Library and Bassett Creek, providing easy pedestrian access between buildings. Given the topography of the north side of the site, City Hall is a two-story structure with public functions consolidated to a single floor, with staff functions on the other, and a parking garage beneath. The two south parcels are available for development, fronting both Golden Valley and the new shared-use street, with a centralized outdoor event space flanked by stormwater management features that become landscape amenities.
Figure 5 Alternate for City Hall and Library Co-LocationLeveraging the site topography would allow for at-grade access to City Hall at street level, and at-grade access to the library at the level of Bassett Creek and a new civic promenade. As shown here, this scheme could include another parcel for multi-family development, or thoat portion of the site could be left open as public outdoor space.
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GOLDEN VALLEY MUNICIPAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Figure 4 Option C: Separate Municipal Facilities and Development ParcelsIn this scheme, City Hall and Public Safety are oriented towards the Library and Bassett Creek, providing easy pedestrian access between buildings. Given the topography of the north side of the site, City Hall is a two-story structure with public functions consolidated to a single floor, with staff functions on the other, and a parking garage beneath. The two south parcels are available for development, fronting both Golden Valley and the new shared-use street, with a centralized outdoor event space flanked by stormwater management features that become landscape amenities.
Figure 5 Alternate for City Hall and Library Co-LocationLeveraging the site topography would allow for at-grade access to City Hall at street level, and at-grade access to the library at the level of Bassett Creek and a new civic promenade. As shown here, this scheme could include another parcel for multi-family development, or thoat portion of the site could be left open as public outdoor space.
Figure 1.14 Alternative
Concept for City Hall/
Library Co-Location
26 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLANGOLDEN VALLEY, MN
DOWNTOWN SHORT-TERM REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Potential Short-Term Redevelopment Concept
SW Quadrant
• Redevelopment of three freestanding buildings at intersection of Hwy 55
& Wisconsin Ave with Golden Valley Shopping Center remaining
• Site assembly involving two private properties and City’s vacation of
Golden Valley Drive public road right-of-way
• Development of a new (private) road access on Wisconsin Ave that
connects through the site to Golden Valley Road
NW Quadrant
• Large surface parking lot on north side of 10th Ave offers a potential
short-term redevelopment site for office use
• Potential for development of a regional trailhead on triangle green space
at corner
NE Quadrant
• The 2020 Municipal Facilities Needs Study will provide additional
long-term needs, options, and direction for determining the priorities,
sequencing, and financing of any changes to the civic campus
• Relocates public works facilities away from the downtown core
• Redevelopment of public works site to residential
• Potential need to hold northern portion of public works site until future
plans for library site are determined
Bike and walk pathway example
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Figure 1.15 Downtown Short-Term Redevelopment Plan Winnetka Ave NCountry Club Dr
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10th Ave N
10th Ave N
Surface Parking
Residential 140-150 UnitsDowntown PathwaySurface Parking(Underground Stormwater Facility)
Grocery Store28,500 SF +/-
Off-Street Bike Trail
Stormwater
8,000 SF Office
Surface Parking
Stormwater
Ex Comm.
Ex Comm.
Existing Surface Parking
Existing Surface Parking
Existing Surface Parking
New Private Street
New Public Street
Hold For Coordinated Redevelopment With Library Property
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Relocate Relocate Public Works Public Works Facilities Facilities Outside of Outside of DowntownDowntown
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Surface Parking
Stormwater
Potential Future Redevelopment Investment
Surface Parking
Residential or Hotel 140-150 Units
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Mixed Use
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Grocery Store28,500 SF +/-
Access
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8,000 SF Office
Surface Parking
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Surface Parking
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28 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PLANGOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Walk/bike bridge example
DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION PLAN
Bike/Walk Connectivity
The proposed downtown bike/walk network consists of a variety of facility
types including the following:
• Signature Bike/Walk Pathway – north/south connection from Luce Line
Regional Trail to Golden Valley Road, linking to Golden Valley Commons
plaza, separate side-by-side bikeway and walkway ideally
• Multi-use Trails – combined bike/walk pathway
-Wisconsin Ave from Luce Line Regional Trail to Hwy 55
-Golden Valley Road, south side
-Hwy 55, north side from Wisconsin Ave to Winnetka Ave
-Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley Road to Hwy 55
-Bassett Creek, north side
• On-Street Bike Lanes (planned installation in 2020)
-10th Ave
-Rhode Island Ave
• Sidewalks, Public – new streets in civic campus block, Lewis Road
• Sidewalks, Private – new streets as part of SW quadrant redevelopment
• Street Crossings, Grade-Separated
-Bridge over Highway 55 at Winnetka
-Potential bridge over creek by library
-Potential bridge over creek west of Winnetka
-Potential tunnel under Winnetka adjacent to creek
• Street Crossings, At-Grade
-Enhance safety and comfort of existing intersection crossings
-Potential mid-block crossings, e.g. 10th Ave, Rhode Island Ave, Golden
Valley Road
• Wayfinding Signage
Transit Connectivity
Coordinate walk/bike connections with:
• Bus stops on Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley Road, and Wisconsin Ave
• Proposed BRT stations on Hwy 55 @ WinnetkaAutomobile Connectivity
The proposed circulation plan identifies street types, new streets (public,
private, “woonerf”), driveway access points, and parking facilities (off-street
and on-street)
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Existing
Regional Trail
Sidewalk
Multi-Use Trail
On-Street Bike Lane
Private Sidewalk
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Shared Street (Woonerf)
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Pathway
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BRT Platform
Bike/Pedestrian Crossing
ExistingExisting
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TrailheadTrailhead
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Walk/bike bridge examples
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Replacement and redesign of existing bike/
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-Determine the priority landing points and
how many landing points, e.g. priority
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rather than 2
-More user friendly design, including avoiding
ramps with tight switchback turns and easy
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-Coordinate location of BRT stations with
bridge landing points, e.g. consider shifting
westbound station to east side of Winnetka
-Potential for the bridge to provide community
identity, landmark, e.g. explore precedents like
Sabo bridge (Hiawatha Ave), planned Bruce
Vento bridge (downtown St. Paul), Lakeshore
Drive bridges (Chicago)
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CIRCULATION AND ACCESS DESIGN GUIDELINES
Streets and Pathways Network
1. Break down the existing “superblocks” of development in the downtown by creating new street or pathway connections that reduce block sizes and
create a more walkable and bikable downtown.
2. Leverage downtown’s existing street right-of-way corridors and infrastructure investments as part of improving downtown connections in order to
maximize site redevelopment potential and to manage infrastructure costs.
3. Downtown’s streets and pathways network should be expanded to provide convenient, safe, and comfortable connections to the existing bus stops and
future BRT stations.
4. New downtown connections should accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.Sidewalks
1. Existing sidewalk gaps along Winnetka Ave, Golden Valley Road, and Wisconsin Ave should be filled in as part of any site or street redevelopment project.
2. Minimize the number of curb cuts on sidewalks.
3. A sidewalk boulevard or buffer zone should be provided between all sidewalks and street traffic in the form of a landscaped boulevard, streetscape
amenities, bike lane, or vehicle parking lane, with a minimum width of 5 feet.
4. Provide an expanded pedestrian zone/sidewalk width to accommodate increased pedestrian traffic levels and allow for the addition of street furnishings,
lighting, plantings, and outdoor restaurant seating.
Walk/Bike Crossings
1. Provide clearly marked walk/bike crossings at all street intersections with reflective painting, special paving materials, light signal, and/or signage alerting
motorists to the walk/bike crossing.
2. Provide curb bump-outs at street intersections, wherever feasible, to shorten walk/bike crossing distances, calm traffic, provide areas for street
furnishings/landscaping, and delineate limits of on-street parking.
3. Utilize pedestrian-activated countdown crossing lights at key signalized intersections.
Trail and Bicycle Facilities
1. Bicycle connections should be incorporated into street and site redevelopment wherever feasible, particularly to provide convenient, safe, and
comfortable connections to trails, parks, Brookview, municipal facilities, businesses, existing bus stops, and future BRT stations.
2. Adding north-south bicycle routes is a priority to improve connectivity in the downtown.
3. Clear separation between bicycle facilities and vehicle traffic should be provided whenever feasible.
4. Explore the potential for incorporating marked bike boxes for bicyclists at signalized intersections.
5. Bicycle parking/storage facilities should be provided at key public and private destinations throughout the downtown.
6. Providing free bicycle maintenance stations (tire pump, tire air gauge, tire levers, tools, etc.) is encouraged along major bicycle routes and at key
downtown destinations.
7. Providing space for expansion of bike sharing facilities (such as Nice Ride) is encouraged at key destinations as street and site redevelopment occurs.
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Transit Facilities.
1. Incorporate safe waiting space, seating, shelter, lighting, informational and directional signage, and other pedestrian features at or adjacent to bus stops
as street and site redevelopment occurs.
2. Promote the addition of bus shelters to provide protection from the weather.
3. Explore the potential for incorporating public art into the design of bus shelters to create a unique downtown identity.
4. Coordinate redevelopment proposals with long-term bus transit plans for the downtown, including the future BRT stations at Highway 55/Winnetka Ave.
Lighting
1. Pedestrian-scale street light fixtures should be added along sidewalks in the downtown to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort at night.
2. Light fixtures should be designed to minimize visibility of light bulbs by pedestrians and light pollution in general.
3. Explore the potential for incorporating public art into the design of pedestrian-scale lighting to create a unique downtown identity.Street Plantings
1. Street trees should be planted at regular intervals appropriate to the root structure and canopy of the tree species chosen.
2. A similar mix of street tree species and spacing should be installed on both sides of the street within a given block.
3. Native tree and plant species should be used, whenever possible, to reduce maintenance, carbon emissions, and the urban heat island effect.
4. Low-maintenance/drought-tolerant plants and trees should be used to reduce irrigation needs; consider allowing exceptions for higher-maintenance
materials in areas with high pedestrian traffic and community gathering spaces.
5. Structural soils should be used where street trees are planted within paved areas, e.g. sidewalks, plazas, and parking lots, to support deep tree root growth
beneath the paved area, and to prevent heaving of sidewalks, plazas, curbs, and gutters.
6. Where businesses face streets, plant materials should be selected that minimize visual obstruction of business storefronts.
7. Flowering plants in hanging baskets or planters should be considered along commercial and mixed-use streets to create a welcoming pedestrian
environment and contribute to the unique identity of the downtown.
8. Plant materials, fencing, or landscape improvements should not encroach into the sight lines of any street intersection or driveway.
9. Use of turf grass should be minimized for planted areas directly adjacent to public streets and spaces.
10. Artificial plant materials should not be used for street plantings.
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Street Furnishings
1. Street furnishings should be added that enhance the safety, accessibility, functionality, and comfort of the streetscape.
2. Street furnishings made of durable (recycled when possible), easily maintained/repaired, and locally available materials, should be used whenever
feasible.
3. Street furnishings (benches and seating, trash/recycling receptacles, bollards, bike racks, kiosks, etc.) should be provided at transit stops, plazas, building
entry areas, near Bassett Creek, and along commercial and mixed-use streets.
4. The streetscape features and design along Winnetka Ave should be extended to Golden Valley Road.
Wayfinding Signage
1. A comprehensive wayfinding signage system should be developed for the downtown area. The final design and location of the wayfinding should be
approved as part of the street and site redevelopment process.
2. Wayfinding signage should direct people to key downtown destinations such as the municipal facilities, library, Brookview, Luce Line Regional Trail,
Bassett Creek Trail, and public parking.
3. Wayfinding signage should be designed to accommodate drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
4. Downtown gateway features should be installed at all major downtown entry points.
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STREET CONCEPTS
Golden Valley Road Design
Guidelines
1. Two 12’ vehicle lanes
2. Median (18’) with street trees and
landscaping, accommodates left turn lanes at
intersections/driveways
3. Right turn lanes at intersections
4. Off-street multi-use trail (10’–12’) on south
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5. Sidewalk (8’) on north side, with potential
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6. On-street parking on south side
Figure 1.18 Golden Valley Road Section - Existing Conditions
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Figure 1.19 Golden Valley Road Section - Section Option 1
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Figure 1.19 Golden Valley Road Section - Section Option 1 Figure 1.20 Golden Valley Road Section - Section Option 2
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Wisconsin Ave Design Guidelines
1. Two 15’-20’ vehicle lanes
2. Off-street multi-use trail (10’–12’) or
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3. Vegetated buffer/boulevard between off-
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4. Vegetated buffer/boulevard between
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Figure 1.22 Wisconsin Ave - Section Option 1
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Figure 1.23 Wisconsin Ave - Section Option 2
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Figure 1.24 Wisconsin Ave - Section Option 3
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IMPLEMENTATION
Downtown Overall
1. Conduct a downtown area traffic study that incorporates potential future
development levels and recommended changes to Winnetka Ave access
points
2. Coordinate with Hennepin County Transportation on future Winnetka
Ave improvements
a. County’s Pavement Overlay Program (2024 Winnetka Ave project)
b. Improvement of walk/bike crossing facilities
c. Changes to access points in northeast and southwest quadrants
d. Reconstruction of Winnetka Ave in next 10 years, potentially including a
new bridge over Bassett Creek that incorporates a creek trail underneath
Winnetka Ave
3. Consider establishing financing programs that could incentivize
downtown redevelopment, including Tax Increment Finance (TIF), Tax
Abatement, and loan and grant resources
4. Incorporate downtown public infrastructure costs into the 10-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
5. Work with potential housing developers to successfully utilize funding
programs for providing affordable housing options in the downtown,
such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Local Housing Incentives
Account (LHIA), and Consolidated Request for Proposals
6. Work with the Metropolitan Council and St. Louis Park to more
specifically define the identified RBTN (Regional Bicycle Transportation
Network)Tier 1 corridor within Golden Valley, including the Highway 55
pedestrian bridge, which will prioritize replacement of this important
walk/bike connection and open up additional funding opportunities
Southwest Quadrant
1. Amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
a. Change Future Land Use Map for the southwest quadrant to the Mixed
Use Community land use designation
2. Amend the Zoning Map
a. Rezone to Mixed Use Community (MU-C) zoning district
3. Golden Valley Drive – plan for eventual vacation of the public right-
of-way and realignment of the sewer line as an incentive for site
redevelopment
4. Wisconsin Ave improvements in conjunction with site redevelopment
- design and reconstruct roadway to achieve Downtown Plan concept
including replacement of existing sidewalk with a multi-use trail along
east side of roadway
5. Golden Valley Road improvements (west of Winnetka Ave)
a. Fill in sidewalk gap on the south side of Golden Valley Road, from
Winnetka Ave to Golden Valley Drive
b. Design and reconstruct roadway to achieve Downtown Plan concept
c. Extend Winnetka Ave streetscape design/features to Golden Valley Road
(from Winnetka Ave to Wisconsin Ave), including pedestrian scale light
fixtures, and install in conjunction with site redevelopment
6. Trail connection to Hwy 55 pedestrian bridge and future BRT stations –
work with property owner to gain trail easement or acquire land along
north side of Hwy 55
7. Consider establishing a TIF district for the southeast quadrant
Northeast Quadrant
1. Amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
a. Change Future Land Use Map for the southern portion of the northeast
quadrant to the Mixed Use Community land use designation
2. Amend the Zoning Map
a. Rezone to Mixed Use Community (MU-C) zoning district
3. Downtown Pathway - complete detailed alignment and schematic
design from the Luce Line Trail to Golden Valley Road, including crossings
of 10th Ave and Golden Valley Road
4. Plan, design and construct a new remote fire station that meets 24/7
duty crew two station model needs and can allow the operational
transition to occur while the department continues to operate out of the
Downtown Fire Station (Public Safety Building) until it is relocated as part
of long-term planning
5. Relocate the Public Works operations to a new site outside of the
downtown
6. NE quadrant access drives - complete detailed alignments and schematic
designs
7. NE quadrant open spaces (Bassett Creek park and water tower area) –
complete schematic designs
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8. Evaluate platting needs for existing City-owned property (and potentially
County-owned property) to accommodate future public rights-of-
way (access drives and downtown pathway) and potential private
redevelopment sites in southern portion of the NE quadrant
9. Partner with Hennepin County on planning, design, and construction of
recommended east-west access drive between Winnetka Ave and Rhode
Island Ave, which involves the County-owned library property
10. Partner with Bassett Creek Watershed District and Hennepin County
Library on design of potential creekside park and trail improvements
11. Golden Valley Road improvements (east of Winnetka Ave)
a. Design and reconstruct roadway to achieve Downtown Plan concept
b. Extend Winnetka Ave streetscape design/features to Golden Valley Road
(from Winnetka Ave to Rhode Island Ave), including pedestrian scale light
fixtures, and install in conjunction with site redevelopment
Northwest Quadrant
1. Amend the Zoning Map
a. Rezone to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N) zoning district
2. Explore potential public trail easement or land acquisition for trail
connection from the Luce Line Regional Trail to Wisconsin Ave/10th Ave
with private property owner north of 10th Ave
3. Wisconsin Ave improvements – replace sidewalk on east side of street
with a multi-use trail
4. Work with future developers to coordinate realignment of Lewis Road
to connect to Wisconsin Ave and a trail connection between Lewis Road
and the future Bassett Creek trail
Southeast Quadrant
1. Partner with Hennepin County Transportation and property owner to fill
in sidewalk gap along the east side of Winnetka Ave
2. Golden Valley Road improvements (east of Winnetka Ave)
a. Design and reconstruct roadway to achieve Downtown Plan concept
b. Extend Winnetka Ave streetscape design/features to Golden Valley Road,
including pedestrian scale light fixtures, and install in conjunction with
site redevelopment
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COMMUNITY INPUT
Public Open House on October 21, 2019
Highlights of Comments Received
Comments were received from open house attendees via sticky notes placed on information boards
as well as comment cards. From these comments, we have identified the following key concerns and
preferences expressed at the open house:
• SW quadrant - support for street improvements (safer, more walkable), support for attracting
additional commercial businesses (grocery, pharmacy), support for redevelopment, concerns about
Wisconsin Ave/Hwy 55 intersection traffic movements.
• NE quadrant – support for improving walking environment/network, concerns about new streets/
preference for pedestrian only streets, concerns about potential changes to the library, support for
adding public outdoor spaces, support for adding residential in downtown.
• NW quadrant - no major concerns were identified for the proposed concepts and support was
expressed for residential and office development in this area.
• Redevelopment/Reinvestment Opportunities – some concerns about relocating existing uses in the NE
quadrant, such as civic, post office, library, McDonald’s.
• Active Transportation Opportunities – concern about safety of pedestrian/bike crossings of Hwy 55 and
Winnetka Ave.
Online Comment Form (November/December 2019)
See separate report “Downtown Phase II Community Input Report”
Downtown Walking/Biking Survey (August/September 2019)
See separate report “Downtown Walk/Bike Connectivity Project Report”
Golden Valley Downtown Phase 3 Survey (Spring 2021)
Highlights of Community Input
• Generally supportive of proposed downtown vision and guiding principles;
-Least support for principle #9 (add new housing and job options)
-Less support for principles #4 (reorganizing civic services and the library), #5 (expand and cluster
commercial uses), and #6 (orientation of buildings and outdoor gathering spaces to major streets)
• Support existing businesses when planning and implementing changes in the downtown
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• Adding or improving street crosswalks should prioritize Winnetka Ave, then Highway 55
• Adding or improving walking and biking facilities should prioritize off-street trails and protected
bicycle lanes
• Support for adding off-street trails along Golden Valley Road and Wisconsin Ave
• Adding or improving bicycling connections to the planned BRT stations should prioritize Winnetka
Ave
• Low support for adding new streets in the downtown area
• Concerns about the existing pedestrian bridge over Highway 55, particularly for bicycles
Takeaways from Hennepin County Library Meetings
• No current plans for major investments in current facility
• Undertaking a strategic planning process in 2021 that aims to create a unified vision for library
services and library spaces across the county
• Capital projects are on hold until Strategic Plan is updated
• Interested in potential collaboration with the City, including exploring potential co-location of the
library and city hall
• Interested in seeing multiple visions for the library’s future in downtown Golden Valley
Takeaways from Hennepin County Transportation Meetings
• Focus on safety for all users – drivers, walkers, bicyclists
• Winnetka Ave (CR 156) is part of 2024 pavement overlay program; total reconstruction won’t occur
within next 10 years
• Interest in extending some medians, closing access points on Winnetka Ave
• T-intersections, rather than 4-way intersections, are safer in some situations
• In higher pedestrian activity areas, pedestrian refuge medians allowed on County roadways
• Area traffic study will be needed ultimately as redevelopment occurs
Other Key Stakeholders Involved in Future Downtown Redevelopment and Improvements:
• Property owners
• Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
• Three Rivers Park District (Luce Line Regional Trail)
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Date: October 11, 2021
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Myles Campbell, Planner
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Use Tables
Summary
Over the last year, staff and Commissioners have been reviewing various aspects of the lists of
permitted, conditional, and restricted uses in the Zoning Chapter with the intention of proposing
Zoning Text Amendments to better align these sections of code with the Comprehensive Plan and
to streamline the language and layout to be more easily interpreted by residents, businesses, and
other users.
This memo will summarize the main initiatives in advance of an upcoming public hearing on the
proposed changes.
Background
The work to date can be roughly grouped within the following four areas:
1. Providing summary tables for all of the uses in each zoning district in an easy to
read format and including this in the Zoning Chapter.
2. Updating and refining the listed uses for each zoning district via consolidation,
elimination, consistent language, etc.
3. Reorganizing the subdistricts of the Institutional zoning district to match what was
included in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Expand where Places of Worship can be located and how they can be permitted in
order to comply with RLUIPA.
In addition, staff has identified one more topic to be addressed:
5. Modify the uses accommodated in multi‐family zoning districts to include
manufactured home parks as a conditional use. This is a requirement laid out in
State statute.
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Summary Tables
Staff has worked with the Planning Commission to create summary tables that highlight if
a use is permitted, restricted, conditional, or prohibited within each zoning district. Each
of these tables includes multiple individual zoning districts, which helps a user compare
and contrast what is allowed. The current summary tables are labeled Residential,
Institutional, and Economic and Business. The Zoning Chapter already includes Mixed Use
summary tables.
See the attachments for the most recent drafts of these tables.
Refined Lists of Uses
Staff also worked with the Planning Commission to update the language around these
uses to make them clearer, remove unneeded categories, and make language consistent
between zoning districts. In addition, staff revisited the level of review associated with
each individual use, and recommended some uses be shifted from conditional to
permitted, conditional to restricted, permitted to conditional, etc.
The updated summary tables (attached) provide the most current proposals in terms of
language and level of review.
One outstanding question from staff involves Class III Restaurants (“Any type of night
club, tavern, restaurant, or other facility providing entertainment, food and/or beverage
that provides sit‐down service, but may also provide standup bar service and standup
tables within the premises”). In the current text, these are listed as conditional uses in the
Commercial zoning district. Commissioners felt it would be advantageous to make these
restricted uses instead – allowing them to be approved “by‐right” if certain restrictions
were observed such as increased distances from residential neighborhoods.
Commissioners suggested creating a separate use category for “Bars, nightclubs, and
other nighttime entertainment venues” and keeping these as conditional uses, requiring
City Council review and approval.
Staff is concerned that these two uses (Class III Restaurants and Bars, nightclubs, etc.) are
very similar and with the substantial overlap could create problems with interpretation
and application of zoning review. Because Class III includes the ability to have bar service
and entertainment, in addition to food, it appears that many uses that might otherwise be
conditional under one definition could simply include a food service to fall under the less
strict category.
A number of potential solutions exist here, depending on the Commissioners preference:
Revert Class III restaurants to conditional use; eliminate Bars, nightclubs, and
other nighttime entertainment venues as a separate use
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More narrowly define Class III restaurants to eliminate stand up bar service and
entertainment, potentially developing a conditional Class IV to handle taverns,
bars, nightclubs, etc. that have more potential impacts
Treat all of the above uses equally as restricted uses, with a restriction on being
adjacent to, or within a certain distance from R‐1 or R‐2 properties
Revised Institutional Subdistricts
The current zoning language for the Institutional zoning district utilizes five subdistricts,
distinguished only by number (1 through 5). Some subdistricts have very few properties
included – the I‐5 subdistrict has exactly one (the Golden Valley Cemetery).
The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan reorganized the Institutional land uses into four
subdistricts with more descriptive names: Assembly, Civic, Medical, and Parks. Staff have
drafted a reorganization of the Institutional uses in the Zoning Chapter to align in a similar
fashion. The draft subdistricts are included as an attachment.
RLUIPA Compliance
In order to bring the City’s regulations around religious uses into compliance with the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), staff worked with the
Planning Commission to expand the number of zoning districts where religious land uses
could be located, and to make consistent the level of review/approval between religious
and non‐religious uses. The primary results were to add Places of Worship to the Light
Industrial zoning district as a conditional use and to remove from some other zoning
districts non‐religious assembly uses that would have raised concerns with respect to
RLUIPA.
At the conclusion of the most recent conversation on this topic, one Commissioner raised
the question of how the City’s firearms regulations – which allow firearm sales and repair
within the Light Industrial zoning district – could be reconciled with the new proposal to
allow Places of Worship within that same zoning district. Staff researched this question
and has determined that allowing Places of Worship to locate within the Light Industrial
district is still the best course of option, but do recognize that with the required buffer
between firearm sales and certain other uses, this could – over time – limit the viability
for firearm business to locate within the City. Staff will need to monitor this to see if it
does indeed become an issue, but with the large amount of property zoned Light
Industrial, there do not appear to be any immediate concerns.
To reach RLUIPA compliance, staff is proposing to take the following steps (reflected in
the attachments to this memo):
a. Remove Recreational Uses from the Industrial zoning district (they are currently
allowed as conditional uses).
b. Rely on an updated economic purpose statement for the Commercial zoning
district as a way to justifying the exclusion of Places of Worship from those areas.
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c. Include the new Indoor Entertainment use as a conditional use in the Light
Industrial zoning district (it had been discussed as a permitted use).
d. Add Places of Worship to the Light Industrial zoning district as a conditional use.
e. Add Places of Worship to the list of conditional uses in the Light Industrial zoning
district from which a firearms dealer must remain 750 feet away.
Manufactured Homes
Finally, staff has determined that Golden Valley’s zoning requirements are currently not
compliant in terms of addressing manufactured homes. While individual manufactured
homes are allowed as single‐family dwellings in the R‐1 and R‐2 zoning districts, State
stature requires that manufactured home parks be allowed as conditional uses in any
zoning district that allows homes or buildings to be used by two or more families. This
means that in order to comply, manufactured home parks would need to be added as a
conditional use in the R‐2, R‐3, R‐4, and Neighborhood and Community Mixed Use zoning
districts.
A brief investigation of other first ring suburbs suggests that there is various compliance
with this requirement. Some cities do not accommodate manufactured home parks,
others allow them conditionally with no other regulations, while at least one includes
specific site design regulations.
Given the demand for housing in Golden Valley, and the high cost of land, it is extremely
unlikely that even with this new allowance for manufactured home parks it would ever
make financial sense for a developer to construct with within the city.
Sample regulations from a local community are attached as an example of what
regulations Golden Valley might consider.
Staff Request
This agenda item is intended to summarize all of the work on the use tables prior to preparing
zoning text amendments for Planning Commission and City Council consideration. Staff is looking
for final edits, questions, and comments before assembling the underlined and overstruck code
for the public hearing.
Attachments
Draft Use Tables (XX pages)
Draft zoning text language (3 pages)
League of Minnesota Cities – Manufactured Homes (1 page)
Sample Regulations for Manufactured Home Parks (3 pages)
Residential Land Uses
Land Use Description R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
Low to Moderate Density Housing
Single-family dwellings P P X X
Two-family dwellings X P P X
Rowhouses with up to four attached units X P X X
Townhouses X X P X
Multifamily Housing
Multifamily dwellings of up to 12 units per acre X X P P
Multifamily dwellings to a density of 17 units per acre X X C P
Multifamily dwellings to a density of 50 units per acre X X X P
Multifamily dwellings to a density of 100 units per acre X X X C
Senior and disability housing to a density of 20 units per acre X X P P
Senior and disability housing to a density of 25 units per acre X X C P
Senior and disability housing to a density of 70 units per acre X X X P
Senior and disability housing to a density of 100 units per acre X X X C
Multifamily Conditional Allowances
Senior and disability housing up to five stories or 60 feet in height X X C C
Principal structures in excess of five stories or 60 feet in height X X X C
Retail sales, Class I and II restaurants, and professional offices*X X C C
Manufactured home parks X C C C
Residential Facilities, Foster Homes, and Essential Services
Residential facilities serving six or fewer persons P P P P
Residential facilities serving up to 25 persons C C P P
Foster family homes P P P P
Group foster family homes C C P P
Essential services, Class I P P P P
*These uses must be within principal structures containing at least 20 dwelling units when located upon any
minor arterial or major collector street. Any such sales, restaurant, or office shall be located only on the
ground floor and have direct access to the street.
Institutional Land Uses
Land Use Description I-A I-M I-C I-P
Adult day care centers C X X X
Cemeteries P X X X
Child care centers C X X X
City offices, County and State facilities, fire stations, and other lands
incidental to governmental operations
X X P X
Congregate housing X P X X
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, clinics, and other buildings
incidental to the operation thereof
X P X X
Golf courses, country clubs, and other recreational facilities X X X P
Hospitals and out-patient surgical facilities X C X X
Libraries P X X X
Museums P X X X
Parks and playgrounds X X X P
Places of worship P X X X
Post offices X X P X
Public and private schools P X X X
Residential facilities X C X X
Senior and disability housing X C X X
Essential services, Class I P P P P
Economic and Business Land Uses
Land Use Description C LI I O
General retail services and/or sales that are consistent with the purpose
of the Commercial Zoning District and not otherwise listed
P X X X
Food, Entertainment, and Retail
Adult-oriented services that require City licensing P P P X
Bars, nightclubs, and other nighttime entertainment venues C X X X
Breweries X P P X
Brewpubs C X X X
Catering establishments P X X X
Class I restaurants P X X X
Class II restaurants C X X X
Class III restaurants R X X X
Cocktail rooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area of the
microdistillery
X P P X
Cocktail rooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor area of
the microdistillery
X C C X
Distilleries X X P X
Drive-through retail establishments C X X X
Hotels/motels P X X X
Indoor entertainment and amusement P C X X
Lodge halls and private clubs P X X X
Micro-distilleries (limited and associated retail use such as merchandise
related to the microdistillery may be sold)
X P P X
Recreational uses (public and private), including gyms,skating rinks, etc.P C C X
Retail establishments that sell tobacco R X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X R R X
Taprooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area of the
brewery
X P P X
Taprooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor area of the
brewery
X C C X
Care Services
Adult day care center C C C C
Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and/or pet grooming facilities R C C X
Animal kennels X X P X
Child care centers C C C C
Clinics (medical and dental)X C C P
Daytime activity centers or other facilities providing school and/or
training for disabled people
X X X C
Mortuaries C X C X
Trade schools or training centers C C C X
Offices and Financial Institutions
Consumer small loan lender R X X X
Currency exchange R X X X
Financial institutions, with drive-through facilities C C C C
Financial institutions, without drive-through facilities P X X P
Laboratories (medical, dental, or research and development)X C C C
Medical and dental offices P X X P
Offices, excluding medical and dental P P P P
Automotive
Automobile repair shops, auto body repair and/or painting, and auto
cleaning and reconditioning
X X C X
Automobile repair shops, including tire, battery, and auto accessory
repair and installation
C X P X
Building materials yards, including inside and outside storage X C P X
Bulk storage of gas, fuel oil, chemicals, and other liquid or solid materials
which may be considered hazardous or toxic
X X C X
Car washes R X C X
Sales or show rooms (auto, machinery, boats, etc.)C X C X
Service stations C X C X
Surface lot storage of automobile sales inventory X C C X
Manufacturing
Assembly and/or fabricating, foundries, and similar uses X P P X
Bakeries (commercial/wholesale)X C C X
Blacksmith, repair, machine, or tin shops X X P X
Electronics manufacturing X P P X
Food packaging and processing that does not involve cooking, heating,
smoking, soaking, or marinating procedures
X P P X
Food packaging and processing that involves cooking, heating, smoking,
soaking, or marinating procedures
X C C X
General manufacturing uses, including the compounding, assembly, or
treatment of articles or materials
X X P X
Metal fabrication and assembly X X P X
Other light manufacturing uses that would not constitute a nuisance or
health hazard to surrounding or adjacent residential or commercial
districts
X P P X
Packaging and/or bottling of soft drinks or dairy products X C C X
Warehousing and Wholesale
Greenhouses X R R X
Outdoor sales, including car lots, nurseries, and equipment rentals C X C X
Recycling drop-off facilities X C P X
Recycling facilities X C C X
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants X C C X
Lumber yards, including outside storage X X P X
Warehouses X P P X
Wholesale-retail distribution centers X P P X
Transportation and Parking
Heliports X C C X
Off-street parking for adjacent commercial or industrial uses C X C X
Public garages P C C X
Railroad infrastructure outside of railroad right-of-way X X C X
Truck/van terminals X C C X
Other Allowances
Accessory retail services and/or sales incidental to a permitted use,
conducted in an area less than 10 percent of the building's gross floor
area
X C C X
Buildings greater than three stories in height C X X C
Buildings greater than four stories in height X C C X
Essential services, Class I P P P P
Essential services, Class III, except for peaking stations and substations C P P X
Firing ranges X X X X
Places of worship X C X X
Temporary structures such as tents or air-supported structures X X C X
Mixed Use Land Uses
Land Use Description MU-N MU-C MU-E
Residential
Units within a mixed use building P P X
Multifamily dwellings (three or more units)P P X
Senior and disability housing P P X
Home occupations R R X
Single-family dwellings X X X
Manufactured home parks C C C
Commercial
Medical clinics P P P
Hotels X P P
Restaurants, brewpubs P P P
General retail/service R R R
Breweries P P P
Taprooms C C C
Micro-distilleries P P P
Cocktail rooms C C C
Parking R R R
Child care C C C
Drive-thru facilities C C C
Gasoline sales and automotive repair X X X
Self storage X X X
Outdoor storage X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X X X
Firing range X X X
Office
Financial institutions without drive-thru facilities P P P
Financial institutions with drive-thru facilities C C C
Offices up to 5,000 gross square feet per floor P P P
Offices more than 5,000 gross square feet per floor C C C
Institutional
Civic R R R
Medical R R R
Assembly R R R
Light Industrial
Light manufacturing, R&D, or collaborative work spaces that do not
constitute a nuisance or health hazard to adjacent properties
X X P
Warehouses X X C
DRAFT Zoning Text Language
Proposed Definitions
Indoor Entertainment and Amusement: An establishment primarily engaged in activities intended
to provide personal entertainment or amusement and where food and refreshments may be
provided as an incidental service, including such uses as bowling alleys, video and virtual reality
arcades, escape rooms, and indoor theaters (live or motion picture).
Place of Worship: A building or portion thereof, together with its accessory buildings and uses, of
which the principle use is the regular assembly of a group of individuals for religious worship,
ceremonies, or events.
Institutional Subdistricts
Existing
I‐1
Places of worship
Schools, public and parochial, excepting colleges, seminaries, and other institutes of higher
education
Essential services, Class I
I‐2
Public and private libraries
Museums
Colleges, seminaries, and other institutes of higher education
Essential services, Class I
I‐3
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, clinics, and other buildings incidental to the operation
thereof
Essential services, Class I
I‐4
Golf courses, country clubs, and polo fields, excepting those carried on as a business such as
miniature golf courses
Parks, playgrounds, City offices, fire stations, and other lands incidental to the operation of the
City
Essential services, Class I
I‐5
Cemeteries
Essential services, Class I
Proposed
Assembly
Places of worship
Schools, public and private, including colleges, seminaries, and other institutes of higher education
Public and private libraries
Museums
Cemeteries
Essential services, Class I
Medical
Congregate housing
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, clinics, and other buildings incidental to the operation
thereof
Essential services, Class I
Civic
City offices, County and State facilities, fire stations, and other lands incidental to governmental
operations
Post offices
Essential services, Class I
Parks and Natural Areas
Parks and playgrounds, including areas of natural and semi‐natural vegetation
Golf courses, country clubs, and other recreational facilities
Commercial Zoning District
Purpose: The purpose of the Commercial Zoning District is to provide for the establishment of
commercial and service activities which draw from and serve customers in the community and are
located in areas which are well served by collector and arterial streets. The district and its regulations
should encourage business activity and vitality in support of the City's Economic Competitiveness
goals and policies.
RLUIPA Updates
Light Industrial Zoning District
Restricted Uses:
(1) Sale or repair of firearms, provided the following restrictions are observed:
c. The facility shall be located not less than 750 feet from any of the following conditional uses:
i. Ball fields and other recreational facilities
ii. Child care centers
iii. Health, fitness, and/or exercise facilities, including dance studios, gymnastics training,
weight lifting studios, aerobic exercise, and gymnasiums
iv. Trade schools or training centers
v. Adult day care centers; and
vi. [add] Places of worship.
Conditional Uses:
[add] Indoor entertainment and amusement
[add] Places of worship
Industrial Zoning District
Conditional Uses:
[remove] Ball fields and other recreational facilities
[remove] Health, fitness, and/or exercise facilities, including dance studios, gymnastics training,
weight lifting studios, aerobic exercise, and gymnasiums
League of Minnesota Cities
Notes on Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes
City ordinances should agree with state law on the ability to locate manufactured homes on
residential lots.
Complying with manufactured home building code
Under state law, no city zoning regulation may prohibit manufactured homes that are built in
conformance with the manufactured home building code and comply with all other zoning
ordinances (Minn. Stat. § 462.357, subd. 1).
Cities can apply architectural and aesthetic requirements to manufactured homes only if the same
requirements also apply to all other single-family homes in the zoning district.
Cities cannot require a manufactured home that complies with the manufactured home building
code to comply with any other building, plumbing, heating, or electrical code, or any
construction standards (Minn. Stat. § 462.357, subd. 1).
Not complying with the manufactured home building code
In contrast, manufactured or “mobile” homes that do not comply with the manufactured home
building code are not covered by the state statutory protections. They may be restricted or
prohibited within a city (Minn. Stat. §§ 327.31 – .35). Homes built before July 1, 1972, likely do
not comply with the code. Existing noncompliant mobile homes may have continuance rights as
legal nonconformities.
Manufactured home parks
Cities should ensure their ordinances are consistent with state law and rules on manufactured
home parks. A manufactured home park is, by law, a conditional use in any zoning district that
allows the construction or placement of a building used or intended to be used by two or more
families (Minn. Stat. § 462.357, subd. 1b).
The State Department of Health licenses manufactured home parks. Cities may not license them
(Minn. Stat. § 327.27.26). In their zoning ordinances, cities should establish CUP standards for
manufactured home parks that are consistent with the state’s licensing rules (Minn. R. 4630.0200
– .2210).
General Provisions for Manufactured Home Parks
(1) Building Permit. All structures (storage, decks, etc.) shall require a building permit. Fences
shall be prohibited on individual manufactured home lots.
(2) Foundation Enclosure. The area beneath a manufactured home shall be enclosed except that
such enclosure must have access for inspection.
(3) Community Building. A manufactured home park shall have an adequate central community
building. Such building must be provided with rest room facilities, have adequate heating in all
areas, and be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
(4) Emergency Storm Protections. Manufactured home parks shall have storm shelters in
compliance with State statutes. Additionally, all emergency storm protection measures shall be
subject to the approval of the City Manager or their designee.
(5) Lot Setbacks. Individual manufactured home lot setbacks:
a. No manufactured home shall be located closer than ten feet to a side or rear lot line.
The front yard setback shall be at least 25 feet from the front lot line. On corner lots, the
secondary side yard setback shall be at least 15 feet from the lot line. No manufactured
home shall be located closer than 30 feet from the periphery lot line of the manufactured
home park.
(6) Permitted Encroachments.
a. Attached steps, uncovered stoops, and landings may encroach up to five feet into a side
yard setback, provided that they do not exceed 25 square feet in area or extend closer
than 10 feet to a structure on an adjacent lot.
b. Cornices and eaves may extend outside the building envelope by no more than 30
inches.
(7) Building Height Requirements. No structure shall exceed one story or 25 feet, whichever is
less.
(8) Storage. Exterior storage on individual manufactured home lots shall comply with the
provisions of this Chapter, except not more than one recreational vehicle may be allowed on a lot.
(9) Accessory Buildings.
a. Limit. Accessory buildings including garages shall be limited to one per manufactured
home lot. Maximum allowable floor area shall not exceed six percent of the lot size in
manufactured home parks where lot size is delineated by site plan or lot markers.
b. Maximum Building Height.
1. Accessory buildings 200 square feet or less: 10 feet.
2. Accessory buildings over 200 square feet: 15 feet.
c. Location. The manufactured home park site plan shall designate the locations proposed
for the development of garages and/or accessory buildings on each manufactured home.
Said accessory buildings shall comply with the following setback requirements:
1. An accessory building shall only be located in a side or rear yard.
2. Accessory buildings shall not be located within any utility easements.
3. All accessory buildings located on individual manufactured home unit lots shall
be owned, constructed, and maintained by the manufactured home park owner. All
accessory structures shall be established as part of a predetermined site plan and
subject to the approval of the City Council.
d. Building Type and Construction. Any building addition shall either be manufactured or
custom built of materials that are consistent or compatible to the design of the principal
building.
Design Requirements for Manufactured Home Parks
(1) Park Size. The minimum area required for a manufactured home park designation shall be 20
acres.
(2) Lot Size. Individual manufactured home lots:
a. Lot Width. Not less than 65 feet.
b. Lot Depth. Not less than 120 feet.
c. Changes to lot width and lot depth requirements may be allowed by conditional use
permit as regulated by XXX of this Chapter.
d. Each manufactured home shall have frontage on an approved roadway and the corners
of each manufactured home lot shall be marked and each lot shall be numbered.
(3) Parking.
a. Each manufactured home site shall have off-street parking space for two passenger
vehicles.
b. All parking spaces shall be hard surfaced according to specifications established by the
City.
(4) Internal Roads and Streets.
a. All streets shall be private streets and shall be developed with a road bed of not less
than 28 feet in width and shall meet City design specifications.
b. The park shall have a street lighting plan approved by the City.
(5) Recreation. All manufactured home parks shall have at least 10 percent of the land area
developed for recreational use (tennis courts, children's play equipment, swimming pool, golf
green, etc.). The recreational use shall be developed and maintained at the owner/operator's
expense.
(6) Landscaping. All manufactured home parks shall be landscaped as required by XXX of this
Chapter.
(7) Screening. A landscape screen meeting the requirements of XXX of this Chapter shall be
installed and maintained around the entire perimeter of each manufactured home park.
(8) Lighting.
a. Artificial light shall be maintained during all hours of darkness in all buildings containing
public toilets, laundry equipment, and the like.
b. The manufactured home park grounds shall be lighted as approved by the City from
sunset to sunrise.