2003.02.10 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY
February 10, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Crystal City Hall — Council Chambers
4141 Douglas Dr N
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 13, 2003 meeting
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
D. OLD BUSINESS
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss preliminary draft of the new Zoning Ordinance
(proposed C-1, C-2 and 1-1 district regulations)
F. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on Planning Commission items
2. Update on the redevelopment planning process for the Crystal Heights area
3. Met Council Directions newsletter for Jan -Feb 2003
G. OPEN FORUM
H. ADJOURNMENT
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 13, 2003
A. CALL TO ORDER
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The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the
following present: K. Graham, T. Graham, Kamp, Krueger, Nystrom, Sears, Strand, and
VonRueden. Also present were the following: Planner Sutter and Community Development
Assistant Dietsche.
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Krueger nominated and Commissioner Nystrom seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Richard VonRueden as chair of the Planning Commission for the year ending
December 31, 2003.
Commissioner Kamp nominated and Commissioner K. Graham seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Todd Graham as chair of the Planning Commission for the year ending December
31, 2003.
Because there was more than one nomination for chair, voting was done by paper ballot and
tabulated by staff.
1 Voting resulted in a 4-4 tie to elect a chair of the
Planning Commission. A coin flip finally
determined that Richard VonRueden would be chair
of the Planning Commission for the year ending
December 31, 2003.
Commissioner Kamp nominated and Commissioner Sears seconded the nomination of
Commissioner T. Graham as vice chair of the Planning Commission for the year ending
December 31, 2003.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Kamp nominated and Commissioner K. Graham seconded the nomination of
Commissioner Rita Nystrom as secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending
December 31, 2003.
Motion carried
C. APPROVAL OF MEETING CALENDAR AND APPLICATION DUE DATES
Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the
meeting calendar and application due dates for 2003 with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the
minutes of the December 9, 2002 meeting with no exceptions.
Motion carried.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Application 2002-24 for a variance to reduce the garage door setback from
20 feet to 8 feet at 4228 Brunswick Ave N.
Planner Sutter summarized the staff report and stated that staff recommended denial of
the proposed variance request based on the suggested findings of fact in the staff report.
However, staff has provided two alternative variance requests for the Planning
Commission to consider to allow construction of the garage:?
Dave Bronson, 4228 Brunswick Ave N, stated the main reasons for requesting the
variance. He would like to minimize the impact to the basswood tree and the amount of
hard surface area in the rear yard. Mr. Bronson explained that by configuring the garage
as he has proposed in the application, the amount of fill required for the garage would be
drastically reduced when compared to staffs suggested alternatives. Electrical lines were
also a concern and Mr. Bronson stated that he would like the construction of the garage
not to interfere with these lines. He also pointed out that the alley's usage is minimal
and actually blocked off after his property. Therefore, safety would be less of a concern
because of little traffic accessing the alley.
The Planning Commission questioned Mr. Bronson about the alternatives suggested by
staff and he responded that alternative #2 was a very workable plan. He could still
maintain the 24' x 24' garage, but he would have to work around the electrical lines and
deal with the cost of the need for additional fill and therefore would prefer approval of
the original variance request. Commissioner K. Graham asked Mr. Bronson for an
estimated cost of the project and how much more the additional fill would cost. He
replied that the estimated total project cost was about $6000.00, but the additional fill
would bring the cost up at least $4000.00, for a total cost of at least $10000.00 for
alternative #I or #2.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to close the
public hearing.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Sears pointed out that the proposed garage would be located at the end of
the alley, so he could see no real safety issue with the applicant's request. Planner Sutter
responded that there are two other houses that could potentially use the alley if they
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decided to build a garage on the alley as the applicant is proposing to do. Also, with the
possibility of redevelopment along the 42nd Ave N corridor, the city cannot be sure of the
future use of the alley. The present condition of the alley may not be permanent.
Commissioner Kamp agreed with Planner Sutter and stated that reducing the setback
requirement may cause problems in the future. In addition, the extra parking area as
proposed in alternative #2 would add value to the property and would decrease safety
concerns. He also stated that although alternative #2 would increase the cost of the
project, the Planning Commission should base their decision on the best use of the
property.
Commissioner Krueger questioned whether or not the city owns the property at the end of
the alley right-of-way. Planner Sutter stated that the alley did go through at one time,
although the city may never have owned that portion of the alley. Commissioner
Krueger also questioned if the garage would only have access from the alley and Planner
Sutter explained that the existing driveway would be required to be removed upon
completion of the garage, leaving access only from the alley.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to
recommend to the City Council to deny Application 2002-24 for a variance to reduce the
garage door setback at 4228 Brunswick Ave N. Findings of fact are as stated in the staff
report and that the Planning Commission feels that alternative #2 is a fair option for the
applicant.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner K. Graham to
recommend to the City Council to approve a variance, applicable to Application 2002-24,
for additional rear yard structure coverage at 4228 Brunswick Ave N, as proposed by
staff in alternative #1 or #2 of the staff report.
Motion carried.
F. OLD BUSINESS
G. NEW BUSINESS
H. GENERAL INFORMATION
• Quarterly Development Status Report
• Interviews to be held on January 21, 2003 for Planning Commission appointments
I. OPEN FORUM
J. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner K. Graham to adjourn.
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Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Chair VonRueden
Secretary Nystrom
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 6, 2003
TO: Planning Commission (for February 10th meeting)
FROM: John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Discuss proposed C-1 and C-2 district regulations; review revised timetable
Attached please find the proposed C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and C-2 General
Commercial district regulations. As we explained in our January memo, we have decided to
eliminate the C-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial district and instead incorporate those uses into
the C-2 district but limit them to certain designated corridors as conditional uses.
We didn't get the proposed 1-1 district regulations ready for the February meeting. We also
need to add another meeting to accommodate discussion of general performance standards.
For these reason, we have added two months to our timetable (see revised schedule below).
PLAN COMM MEETING TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION
November 12, 2002 Definitions; R-1 district
December 9, 2002 R-2 and R-3 districts
January 13, 2003 [no discussion]
February 10, 2003 C-1 and C-2 districts
March 10, 2003 1-1 and special districts (Planned Development, Floodplain,
Shoreland, Airport)
April 14, 2003 General performance standards incl. parking
May 12, 2003 Administration; Zoning Map
June 9, 2003 Review complete draft ordinance & map; set public hearing date
July 14, 2003 Public Hearing
August 4, 2003 City Council — first reading
August 19, 2003 City Council — second reading
August 29, 2003 Publication
September 28, 2003 Effective date of ordinance & map
CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE —Working Draft 02/06/03
515.61 C-1 Nei;?hborhood Commercial.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial district is to
provide for offices, low intensity small scale retail or service businesses, and
compatible limited residential uses. Retail and service uses allowed in this
district are intended to be at the lower end of the size range for commercial
uses and have little or no impact on adjacent uses. Neighborhood commercial
uses typically provide goods and services on a limited community or
neighborhood market scale. They are to be located at the edge of a residential
area on a site adequately served by collector or arterial street facilities. Motor
vehicle oriented uses are prohibited in the C-1 District; such uses include
motor vehicle parts stores, drive-thru establishments, car washes, fueling
stations, motor vehicle repair and motor vehicle sales.
B. Permitted Principal Uses.
The following uses are permitted.
a. Essential services.
2. The following uses are permitted, provided they do not exceed 10,000 square
feet of gross floor area and are not open before 6:00 a.m. of after 9:00 p.m.
a. Offices including leased, commercial, professional, public, medical,
dental, insurance, real estate, funeral homes not including cremation, and
banks or similar financial institutions.
The following uses are permitted, provided they do not exceed 5,000 square feet
of gross floor area and are not open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
a. Day Care.
b. Retail stores, including incidental repair as an accessory use not to exceed
30% of the gross floor area.
Schools that are typically commercial in nature such as business, music,
dance and martial arts schools.
d. Veterinary clinic, provided there are no outdoor facilities.
4. The following uses are permitted, provided they do not exceed 2,500 square feet
of gross floor area and are not open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
a. Bakeries.
—� b. Laundromat, to include pick-up stations for laundry and dry cleaning, but
not to include dry cleaning or plant accessory thereto.
C. Off -sale liquor, wine or beer establishments.
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d. Locksmith.
e. Personal services limited to barber shops, beauty parlors, body piercing,
day spas, nail salons, pet grooming, tanning salon, tattooing, and
therapeutic massage.
f. Photography studio.
g. Eating establishments, including cafes, coffee shops, delicatessens, ice
cream shops and restaurants, but not including any on -sale liquor, wine or
beer establishment.
h. Sewing repair, tailoring or mending.
Shoe repair.
C. Permitted Accessory Uses.
1. Off-street parking as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code but not
including semi -trailer trucks or parking ramps.
2. Off-street loading as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code.
3. Prepared food sales as an accessory use to retail food uses such as
supermarkets or convenience stores. The term "prepared food sales"
means the sale of food consisting of individual servings of ready -to -
consume prepared food, beverages and condiments, in or on disposable
or edible containers without eating utensils, for consumption off the
premises of the principal use.
4. Signs as regulated by Section 406 of the City Code.
5. Fences and walls, not to exceed 6 feet in height, and not to exceed 4 feet in
height when located in the front setback.
6. Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to exceed 50
feet in height.
7. Roof -mounted television and radio antemiae, not including satellite dishes, and
not to exceed 12 feet above the roof.
8. Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed 4 feet
above the roof.
D. Conditional Uses.
Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the
health, safety and general welfare of the community provided that:
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11 a. Side setbacks shall be double that required for the district.
b. Equipment and materials are completely enclosed in a permanent structure
with no outside storage;
C. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
2. Public or semi-public institutional uses including recreational buildings;
neighborhood service or community centers; governmental agencies or non-
profit organizations providing social, educational and recreational services to
members of the community; public and private educational institutions including
day care, nursery school, pre-school, elementary, junior high and senior high
schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues; provided that:
a. The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets
and such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the facility.
b. City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section
515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan
review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
3. Storage buildings as an accessory use provided that:
a. The principal use is either a permitted use or an approved conditional use.
b. The storage building is located on the same lot as the principal use.
C. The storage building does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the
principal use.
d. Occupancy and use of the storage building is directly related to principal
use and the same party has full control and use of both the storage building
and the principal use.
e. The City Council determines that the architectural style is compatible with
the principal building and surrounding land uses.
f. The City Council determines that such use will not conflict with
the character of development intended for this zoning district.
g. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
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E. Minimum Lot Requirements. Lots in the C-1 district shall meet all of the following
requirements:
1. Minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width of 80 feet.
3. Minimum lot depth of 100 feet.
F. Coverage and Height Limitations.
1. Lot coverage. No more than 75% of the lot shall be covered by structures.
2. Height Limitations
a. No building or structure shall exceed 3 stories or 40 feet in height,
whichever is less.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Chimneys.
(2) Church spires and steeples.
(3) Flagpoles.
(4) Monuments.
(5) Poles, towers and other structures for essential services.
(6) Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to
exceed 50 feet in height.
(7) Roof -mounted television and radio antennae, not including satellite
dishes, and not to exceed 12 feet above the roof.
(8) Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed
4 feet above the roof.
H. Setbacks.
1. Front setback.
a. 60 feet from the centerline of the street, but not less than 30 feet from the
front lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
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(2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Fences and walls.
(8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width.
(10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
(11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
2. Rear setback.
a. 10 feet from the rear lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Detached accessory structures, including patios, decks, storage
sheds and gazebos; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any
lot line.
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(8) Detached garages; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any
lot line; and in instances where the overhead doors face an alley or
side street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from
the lot line abutting the alley or side street.
(9) Air conditioning or heating equipment; provided no part may be
closer than 3 feet to any lot line but in no case within 10 feet of a
building on adjoining property.
(10) Fences and walls.
(11) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(12) Sidewalks not to exceed 4 feet in width.
(13) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
(14) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
3. Side setback:
a. 10 feet from the side lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(5) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(6) Fences and walls.
(7) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(8) Sidewalks not to exceed feet in width.
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(9) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
4. Side street setback:
a. 60 feet from the centerline of the side street, but not less than 30 feet from
the side street lot line.
b. Exceptions
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Fences and walls.
(8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width.
(10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
(11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
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515.65 C-2 General Commercial.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the C-2 General Commercial district is to provide
for commercial and service activities which draw from and serve customers
from the entire community. Motor vehicle oriented uses shall be limited to
certain designated corridors and shall require a conditional use permit.
B. Permitted Principal Uses.
1. Bakeries.
2. Day Care.
3. Essential services.
4. Laundromat, to include pick-up stations for laundry and dry cleaning, but not to
include dry cleaning or plant accessory thereto.
5. Liquor, wine or beer establishments, whether off -sale or on -sale
6. Locksmith.
7. Motor vehicle parts stores not to include any incidental repair.
8. Offices including leased, commercial, professional, public, medical, dental,
insurance, real estate, funeral homes not including cremation, and banks or
similar financial institutions.
9. Personal services limited to barber shops, beauty parlors, body piercing, day
spas, nail salons, pet grooming, tanning salon, tattooing, and therapeutic
massage.
10. Photography studio.
11. Eating establishments, including cafes, coffee shops, delicatessens, ice cream
shops, and restaurants.
12. Retail stores, including incidental repair as an accessory use not to exceed 30%
of the gross floor area.
13. Schools that are typically commercial in nature such as business, music, dance
and martial arts schools.
14. Sewing repair, tailoring or mending.
15. Shoe repair.
16. Theaters (indoor).
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17. Veterinary clinic, provided there are no outdoor facilities.
C. Permitted Accessory Uses.
1. Off-street parking as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code but not
including semi -trailer trucks or parking ramps.
2. Off-street loading as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code.
3. Prepared food sales as an accessory use to retail food uses such as
grocery stores. The term "prepared food sales" means the sale of food
consisting of individual servings of ready -to -consume prepared food,
beverages and condiments, in or on disposable or edible containers
without eating utensils, for consumption off the premises of the principal
use.
4. Signs as regulated by Section 406 of the City Code.
5. Fences and walls, not to exceed 6 feet in height, and not to exceed 4 feet in
height when located in the front setback.
6. Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to exceed 50
feet in height.
7. Roof -mounted television and radio antennae, not including satellite dishes, and
not to exceed 12 feet above the roof.
8. Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed 4 feet
above the roof.
D. Conditional Uses.
1. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the
health, safety and general welfare of the community provided that:
a. Equipment and materials are completely enclosed in a permanent
structure with no outside storage;
b. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
2. Public or semi-public institutional uses including recreational buildings;
neighborhood service or community centers; govermnental agencies or non-
profit organizations providing social, educational and recreational services to
members of the community; public and private educational institutions including
day care, nursery school, pre-school, elementary, junior high and senior high
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schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and
--N synagogues; provided that:
a. The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets
and such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the facility.
b. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
3. Park-and-ride owned and operated as part of a regional public transit system,
provided that:
a. Access is from a collector or arterial street, or frontage road with access
thereto.
b. Entrances and exists create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement.
C. If there is a parking ramp as part of the facility, sufficient vehicular
stacking space is provided to minimize the blocking of traffic in the public
right-of-way.
d. Parking spaces and aisle or driveways shall be developed in compliance
with Subsection 515.09 of this Code and are subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
e. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that
it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the
operations of the park-and-ride.
i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00
a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
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f. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the facility and adjacent uses.
g. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
4. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use provided that:
a. The storage area is hard surfaced and clearly designated on the site as
being limited to the specific, approved area.
b. The storage area does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the
principal use, 20% of the area of the property, or 2,000 square feet.
C. The storage area is fully screened from any adjacent property including
public right-of-way.
d. The items to be stored outdoors are typically found outdoors and are
constructed of materials appropriate for outdoor weather conditions.
e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
f The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
5. Open or outdoor service, sale, display or rental as an accessory use and
including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons provided that:
a. The service, sale, display or rental area is hard surfaced and clearly
designated on the site as being limited to the specific, approved area.
b. The service, sale, display or rental area does not exceed 30% of the gross
floor area of the principal use, 20% of the area of the property, or 2,000
square feet.
C. The service, sale, display or rental area is fully screened from any R-1, R-
2 or R-3 district.
d. The items to be placed outdoors are typically found outdoors and are
constructed of materials appropriate for outdoor weather conditions.
e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
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f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
11-N Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
6. Custom manufacturing, restricted production and repair limited to the
following: Art, needlework, jewelry from precious metals, watches, dentures,
and optical lenses, provided that:
a. Such use does not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area and is not
open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
b. Such use shall be considered an office use for the purpose of calculating
parking requirements under this code.
C. Such use will not generate commercial vehicle traffic including tractor -
trailers or other heavy vehicles in excess of what is typical for a retail use
of comparable size in a comparable location.
d. The City Council determines that such use will not conflict with
the character of development intended for this zoning district.
e. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
7. Storage buildings as an accessory use provided that:
a. The principal use is either a permitted use or an approved conditional use.
b. The storage building is located on the same lot as the principal use.
C. The storage building does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the
principal use.
d. Occupancy and use of the storage building is directly related to principal
use and the same party has full control and use of both the storage building
and the principal use.
e. The City Council determines that the architectural style is compatible with
the principal building and surrounding land uses.
f. The City Council determines that such use will not conflict with
the character of development intended for this zoning district.
g. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements
of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and
Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily
met.
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8. Amusement centers, as defined in Section 1101 of the City Code
provided that:
a. The use is licensed pursuant to and operated in conformity with
Section 1101 of the City Code.
b. The use does not conflict with the character of development
intended for the zoning district.
C. The use is located in a shopping center on a plat of land in single
ownership of at least four acres in area.
d. The use is located within and as an integral part of a shopping
center.
e. The use is not located within a freestanding building.
f. The use is not located within 150 feet of a public street.
g. The use does not include or is not accessory to activity licensed by
Sections 1135, 1200, 1215 or 610 except food and beverage
vending as permitted by Section 1101.11, Subdivision 13 of the
City Code.
h. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements
of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and
Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily
met.
9. Dry cleaning including plant accessory thereto, provided that:
a. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any buildings and any part of the lot where the City Council determines
that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of
the operations of the dry cleaning business.
No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00
a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
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iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
b. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
C. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
10. Drive-thru establishments as an accessory use, provided that:
a. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that
vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the
drive-thru establishment.
i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00
a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
b. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.
C. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
d. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
11. Car wash or detailing shop, whether self-service, automatic or staffed, provided
that:
a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
• Douglas Drive between 27`h Avenue North and a point 660 feet north
of 27"' Avenue North.
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• Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific_ Railroad and 58th
Avenue North.
• West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North.
• Winnetka Avenue between 36th Avenue North and a point 660 feet
north of 36t1i Avenue North.
b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that
vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the
car wash or detailing shop.
No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00
a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, �..
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the
blocking of traffic in the public right-of-way.
d. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.
e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
12 Fueling station, provided that:
a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
• Douglas Drive between 27t1i Avenue North and a point 660 feet north
of 27t1' Avenue North.
• Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58t"
Avenue North.
• West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North.
• Winnetka Avenue between 36"i Avenue North and a point 660 feet
north of 36th Avenue North.
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b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that
it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the
operations of the fueling station.
i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R- 1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00
a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
C. Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the
blocking of traffic in the public right-of-way.
d. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.
C. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
13. Motor vehicle repair — minor, provided that:
a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
• Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58th
Avenue North.
West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North.
• Winnetka Avenue between 36"i Avenue North and a point 660 feet
north of 36"' Avenue North.
b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
"-*N any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that
it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the
operations of the motor vehicle repair business.
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i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 7:00
a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.
iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
C. There is no outdoor parking or storage of vehicles that are to be worked
on, are being worked on, or have been worked on.
d. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.
e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
14. Motor vehicle sales, leasing or rental, including motorized recreational vehicles
and equipment, provided that:
a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
• Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58t"
Avenue North.
• West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North.
• Winnetka Avenue between 36"' Avenue North and a point 660 feet
north of 36t" Avenue North.
b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of
operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means
any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that
it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the
operations of the motor vehicle sales, leasing or rental business.
i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property
zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3.
ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 7:00
a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.
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iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from
property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00
a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1,
R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by
this code.
C. There is no outdoor parking or storage of inoperable, unlicensed,
abandoned or junk vehicles.
d. There is no repair work of any kind on vehicles unless an
additional Conditional Use Permit for such use is also approved by
the City Council.
e. No vehicle or equipment shall exceed 32 feet in length.
f. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3
district.
g. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering
between the establishment and adjacent uses.
h. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of
Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520
(site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met.
E. Minimum Lot Requirements. Lots in the C-2 district shall meet all of the following
requirements:
I . Minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width of 100 feet.
3. Minimum lot depth of 120 feet.
F. Coverage and Height Limitations.
1. Lot coverage. No more than 75% of the lot shall be covered by structures.
2. Height Limitations
a. No building or structure shall exceed 3 stories or 40 feet in height,
whichever is less.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Chimneys.
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(2) Church spires and steeples.
(3) Flagpoles.
(4) Monuments.
(5) Poles, towers and other structures for essential services.
(6) Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to
exceed 50 feet in height.
(7) Roof -mounted television and radio antennae, not including satellite
dishes, and not to exceed 12 feet above the roof.
(8) Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed
4 feet above the roof.
H. Setbacks.
1. Front setback.
a. 60 feet from the centerline of the street, but not less than 30 feet from the
front lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Fences and walls.
(8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width.
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(10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
(11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
2. Rear setback.
a. 10 feet from the rear lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Detached accessory structures, including patios, decks, storage
sheds and gazebos; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any
lot line.
(8) Detached garages; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any
lot line; and in instances where the overhead doors face an alley or
side street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from
the lot line abutting the alley or side street.
(9) Air conditioning or heating equipment; provided no part may be
closer than 3 feet to any lot line but in no case within 10 feet of a
building on adjoining property.
(10) Fences and walls.
(11) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(12) Sidewalks not to exceed 4 feet in width.
(13) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
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(14) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
3. Side setback:
a. 10 feet from the side lot line.
b. Exceptions:
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(5) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(6) Fences and walls.
(7) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(8) Sidewalks not to exceed 4 feet in width.
(9) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
4. Side street setback:
a. 60 feet from the centerline of the side street, but not less than 30 feet from
the side street lot line.
b. Exceptions
(1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps
necessary to reach grade.
(3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
(4) Flagpoles.
(5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback.
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(6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any
lot line.
(7) Fences and walls.
(8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements
of 515.
(9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width.
(10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches,
mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet
into the required setback.
(11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
(since the last Planning Commission meeting on January 13, 2003)
January 21, 2003:
DENIED: Application 2002-24 for a Variance to reduce the garage door setback from 20
feet to 8 feet at 4228 Brunswick Avenue North. An alternate variance was approved to
increase the maximum rear yard structure coverage from 30% to 40%. Both motions
carried unanimously.
(This was consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation.)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Crustal Economic Development Authority
FROM: Patrick Peters, Community Development Director
DATE: January 31, 2003
SUBJECT: Update on Crystal Heights Preliminary Redevelopment Plan
BACKGROUND
■ In May 2002, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Community Development
staff to subrnit an application for an Opportunity Grant from the Metropolitan Council
through the Livable Communities Account.
■ The City was successful in its request for funding and will receive $60,000 to be used to
prepare a preliminary master plan for the redevelopment of that portion of east Crystal lying
south of 36th Avenue North, both along and west of Regent Avenue North, commonly
referred to as the "west panhandle." The project name has since been changed to "Crystal
Heights," to reflect the name of the original plat.
CONSULTANT SELECTION
■ On November 20, 2002, staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to ten local
planning/urban design firms seeking assistance with the development of a preliminary
redevelopment plan for Crystal Heights.
■ The city received five proposals (SEH, SRF, Hoisington Koegler, DSU and URS/BRW) by
the January E3, 2003 submittal deadline, and copies were distributed to members of the
selection committee for review.
■ The selection committee (consisting of Mark Hoffmann, Anne Norris, John Sutter, Tom
Mathisen and Patrick Peters) met on January 10 to determine a shortlist for interviews.
■ SRF Consulting Group and Hoisington Koegler Group were selected for interviews, and
those were held on January 21.
■ The committee selected the SRF team for the project. The team includes SRF (planners,
urban designers, engineers); Miller Hanson Partners (architecture, housing development,
redevelopment); LSA Design (transit planning, design); Gruen, Gruen + Associates (market
assessment, feasibility analysis); Springsted, Inc. (fiscal analysis); STS Consultants (soils,
geotechnical); and a developers panel.
• Consulting fees will be around $100,000. (City must match grant amount 1:1, and staff
anticipates using Redevelopment Fund money and in-kind staff time for the balance.)
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK and SCHEDULE
■ Staff will be requesting authorization from the Council at its February 18 meeting to enter
into a contract: for services with SRF.
■ Immediately upon execution of the contract, a public information newsletter will be produced
that will begin to inform all stakeholders of the project's scope, goals and objectives, and
timeline.
■ It is anticipated that this planning phase will take nine months (completion by Thanksgiving).
• A detailed scope of work will be provided to the Council prior to the February 18 meeting.
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December 1$. Why does the Blueprint matter? State law from other public gatherings, the Council has economic competitiveness.
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and other areas is serving the And our Family Affordable reduces stress on the environ- A Livable Communities
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re ion well. opment. The effort has leveraged more than Minnetonka Mills affordable housing develop -
is Housing Program is growing. ment, unproves commuting, $3.2 billion in private and other public invest -
The Hiawatha light rail proj- Wastewater services have enhances communities and meat in Minnetonka, while conserving the sat
ect, now two-thirds. completed, increased efficiency by downsiz saves billions of tax dollars. This meat; or thirty-two times the Council's ural environment.
and expanded bus service are ing from 1,200 employees in plan, _developed and embraced investment. From 1996 through 2002, the
fundamental to the region's eco- 1993 to a projected 732. in by hundreds of citizens at scores Council hasgiven grants totaling: $4.2 million to eight communities in 2000.
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• $42 million to 25 communises to clean up to help them develop housing serving a
nomic competitiveness: Light 2003, holding average house- of meetings over the last two ran e of incomes and housin needs. The
rail and future bus rapid transit hold rates to about where they years, will serve this region for a total of 940 acres for redevelopment and g g
job creation. The funds leveraged $1.5 bil- housing demonstrated lower costs from
in the Northwest Corridor are were seven years ago. And decades to come. reduced local regulations.
creating great redevelopment despite a transit fare increase www.metroeouneil.org/direeitons/ lion in private investment. The projects
opportunities and will help slow and the worst economy seen in planning/mondale20G2.htm' have created or retdined 11,424 jobs at an www.metrocouncil.org/directions/
estimated average hourly wage of $13.52. development/2002grants.htm
d Metropolitan Council It's the best of both. This Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle in Las
I p i s it a train Vegas is a fast, cost-effective technology combining the quality of
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Metro Mobility: 'Transit Ali.
System of the Year.' The fes. 1 Busway from Minneapolis to
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recognized Metro, fit �. Council's transitways plan43,
Association reco
g A look back at 2002 '� l �``" includes six busways by
Mobility as the top organization T� 2025.
in areas of safety, cost, rider The Council adopts Blueprint 2030, g plan for. "� r
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ship, maintenance and adminis-` regional growth and change._ directions/transit/brt.him
tration. Metro Mobility is the With input from hundreds of_residants,
regional provider of paratransit Council produces three regional growth scenar- s= a " 1
services for people with disabil ios for Blueprint 2030, and completes "opportu- ,
ities. An independent survey nity site" plans for six local communities. age wage of $15/hr., and generate $95 million in -
gave it a 94.6 percent customer Bus rapid transit incorporated into redevelop private redevelopment.
satisfaction rate. merit plans for Northwest Corridor, dow nto. n The Council also'Trovided four grants toting
Environmental grants approved
www.metrocounciLorg/ direr Minneapolis to Rogers along Cty. Rd 81. $675,000 for affordable housing to Prior Lake,
tions/transit/metromo.htm Council and DNR release Natural Resources Shakopee, Lakeville and Bloomington. The•Metropolitan Council in December
Inventory and Assessment to help conserve www.metrocouncil.org/directions/development/lcgrants.ht approved $916,000 in l\letroEnvironment
Somali language added. The natural resources. In Partnership Grants to help fund 20 local projects
Council in December added a Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant earns0 r aimed at improving the quality of the region's lakes
fourth language to ticket vend- national award for five straight years of perfect and rivers. The Council provides these grants `
ing machines to serve Hiawatha compliance with clean water discharge permits: through a five-year, $7.5 million program to
light rail transit and the Council awards 61 Livable Communities grants Better bus routes improve water quality through nonpoint-source
Northwest Corridor busway. The totaling $15.7 million for affordable housing, pollution prevention efforts.
cost of adding a fourth lan Amon the six education projects is one b the
guage to English, Spanish and pollution cleanup and mixed-use developments. g P _.J Y
Nmong is absorbed by cancel- Hiawatha light rail transit project is two-thirds Minnesota Community Education Association.
ing two of four spare machines complete; service starts April 2004. The Council's $54,080 grant will help the group
on order, reducing the total 2002 Mayors' Regional Housing Task Force Minneapolis educate and involve youth and adults in water
number of machines to 88. issues report on how communities can create 40 St. Paul resource management and Smart Growth develop-
www.metrocouncil.org/ diree- more affordable housing opportunities. "' merit issues.
tions/transit/somali.htm Partners in Mississippi Riverfront Initiative The 14 implementation projects include one at El
announce priority development and open space Colegio Charter School in Minneapolis. Through a
Region honors creative coin- protection plans from St. Paul to Hastings. �'S76,200 grant, the school will remove part of a
maters. Wells Fargo SerNices www.metrocouncii.org/directions/development/ parking lot and replace it with cultivated gardens
Company was one of eight 2002summary.htm for neighborhood use and rain gardens to handle
organizations receiving a some of the'school's rain and snow runoff.
Commuter Choice Award inRiverfront revitalization advances www.metrocouncii.org/directions/water/2002grants.htm
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November. The Council's Metro
Commuter Services presents A broad coalition of regional groups has pub Reducing mercury pollution
the awards annually to recog- fished its list of 11 priority projects designed to Faced with the need to reduce mercury discharges
nize individuals, businesses and revitalize and preserve the Mississippi River from Restructure,' bus service is coming to south from its wastewater treatment plants into they envi-
organizations for excellence in St. Paul to its confluence with the St. Croix Rivera Minneapolis and adjacenta_reas to increase efficien- ronment, the Metropolitan Council is working to
promoting workplace trans- two years in the making, the "Mississippi cy and to integrate buses with Hiawatha light-rail reduce this pollutant at one of its sources. The
portation programs as alterna- Riverfront Initiative" drew representatives from transit. Council has partnered'with the Minnesota Dental
tives to driving alone. ' four counties and 21 communities to develop'the The 'letropolitan Council and Metro Transit Association on a program to help Twin Cities area
www.metrocouncii.org/ diree- list of,priority projects and action plans. plan affects south Minneapolis, Edina, Richfield, dentists make sure that mercury frorn amalgam fill-
tions/transit/commuters. him Coordinated by, the Council, the initiative builds Bloomington and St. Paul west of downtown,rugs is filtered from
fordable Housing, on extensive planning efforts already completed by Within its boundaries, 55 routes provide more than
'Affordable F wastewater dis-
It f Reality' is the titleMaking
in new local communities, nonprofits; business, industry 36.4 million rides -'mole than half Metro Transits charged to the sani
and public agencies. From among 150 projects annual ridership. The area is home to roughly 20 tary sewer system.
report from the Council's 2002 along. the corridor, examples of priority projects percent of the region's population and jobs. The partnership
Mayors' Regional Housing Task ,include the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in St. This is the region's third area to be restructured
Force. The report presents best t g began in 1998 with
Paul, the W akota Bridge Redevelopment Area in since 1999. Ridership increased 6 percent following studies of how much
practices in construction, cities' South St. Paul, and the Hastings `River Flats. The improvements in the northeast metro area.
roles, funding, and sustaining p mercury gets into -
Council will continue ,to provide technical assis- Public meetings on the proposal will be held w
g 1 1 wastewater from den
affordability over time. Among tance f iridin and other support. Additional sup- I'
its recommendations: identify g pP p- January 28 through February 4 in the five cities. tat clinics and evalua-
port is from the McKni ht Foundation. -
incentives that spier new con- 1 g Comments be accepted February l4. tion of treatment'
struction, and preserve existingequipment. The
www.metracouncii.org/directions/planning/missriver.htm Partial implementation would take place next n = a I t
affordable housing. September with major restructuring taking effect in Council approved a
2004. See details:
www.melrocouncil.org/ diree- jointly developed t
Livable Communities grants } `
tions/housing/2002report. him www. °Voluntary Dental
The Metropolitan Council in November and Office Amalgam
Halt the Metropolitan Council's December awarded $ 11.6 million inrants to help 1 1" orator Program"
$70 million property tax levy communities build more walkable, transit -friendly Smart transit fare cards p g
in December. The
for 2003 is for transit capital1-
investments.
P developments, clean up polluted urban land, and Metro "Transit next year will implement a new dental association h
investments. The rest supportsprovide more affordable housing. fare payment system that decreases the time cus- already begun work- '-. t �;'
grants to local governments for The Council provided 12 grants to eight cities tomers take to pay their fares, thus increasing the Ing with the 1,360
Pollution cleanup, redevelop- totaling $8,186,000 for projects demonstrating speed of transit routes. The system uses credit card metro -area general
merit, affordable housingand i � � 1 Mercury discharged into the
more walkable development with a mix of shops, sized 'smart cards that can be replenished with practice dentists to . `environment can accumulate in
development promoting greater offices and a range of housing. Recipients are: more cash value rather than thrown away. Fares are install equipment
efficiency, transportation choices, g fish and become a health hazard to
Falcon Heights, Hopkins, Mendota Heights, taken from the cards by passing thein near a reader. that will remove 99
parks and mix se land uses. The Minneapolis, Ramsey, Richfield, St. Paul, and West The new regional fare collection system involves percent of the mer- people who ear the fish. .
average increase on a $190,000 St. Paul buses and ticket vendingmachines at fight -rail sta s
home is $10. g curs. The dental association also pians to promote
For pollution cleanup, 12 grants totalling tions and at future Northwest Corridor busway sta this program statewide.' .
wwwtions/ evelo 1. entrg/ $2,750,000 wehtto Hopkins, Minneapolis, tions.The Council recently voted that machines www.metrocouncil.org/directions/water/mercury.htm
directions/developritent/ Robbinsdale South St. Paul St. Paul and will offer instructions in En g *lish Spanish' Hmon
levy.htm � , , ' Spanish, g
Stillwater. The cleanup would increase tax capacity and Somali:Similar systems are operating in
by $1.6 million, add or retain 853 jobs at an aver Chicago and Washington, D.C.
www.metracouncil.org/directions/transit/smartcards.htm
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