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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 11-10-2009 SpecialSpecial Council Meeting 1 of 1 November 10, 2009 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2009, 5:30 p.m. MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSSION TOPICS A. Northwest Area Infrastructure Review (2009050) 3. SET FUTURE STUDY SESSIONS 4. ADJOURN A MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: Nov. 2, 2009 – for Council Study Session on Nov. 10, 2009 TO: Plymouth City Council FROM: Shawn Drill, Sr. Planner through Barbara Senness, Planning Manager and Steve Juetten, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Northwest Area Infrastructure Review (2009050) Introduction: During consideration of the preliminary plat application for Spring Meadows (located west of Vicksburg Lane at future 55th Avenue), the Council determined the need for a study session to discuss future development phasing and public infrastructure needs in the northwest area. This memo provides the following information and materials: a review of how the Comprehensive Plan addresses future development; status of existing lift stations; status of Elm Creek Interceptor connections; and maps showing which parcels have access to public streets, gravity sanitary sewer, and water service. Background/Council Direction: The City’s Comprehensive Plan envisions development of the northwest area with public sewer and water. The plan also envisions the phasing of utility expansion to serve new development. In the past, the City has consistently told potential developers that they would be responsible for installing all public utilities needed to serve their development, as opposed to installation of utilities via City project and assessment of landowners. The City has also worked to limit the number of permanent sanitary sewer lift stations needed to operate the system. Based upon a review of the attached maps, staff is looking for Council direction regarding whether, and under what circumstances and terms, City-installed improvements Page 1 2 or interim lift stations (or a combination thereof) would be acceptable in order to accommodate future growth. How the Comprehensive Plan addresses Future Development: On December 11, 2007, the City Council conditionally approved the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, contingent upon Metropolitan Council review. On April 14, 2009, the City Council approved adoption of the final version of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. With the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, all land in Plymouth is now included within the metropolitan urban service area (MUSA). The City initially did not include extensive detail on the development staging plan for the northwest area, to give the City more control and flexibility regarding timing for new development. However, the Metropolitan Council required a detailed staging plan for the northwest area. As a result, Figure 9-2: “Development Staging Plan” (copy attached) was modified to provide specific detail prior to adoption of the final version of the plan. The staging plan includes five areas designated as Areas A, A.1, B, C, and D. The staging plan anticipates some development in all areas except Areas B and D in the years between 2008 and 2010. The staging plan anticipates development in all areas in the five-year period between 2011 and 2015. Furthermore, the staging plan anticipates full development of Areas A, A.1, B, and C between 2016 and 2020. The staging plan does not require full development of one area prior to commencement of development in another area. In other words, not all of Area A must be developed before development can occur in Area A.1, and so on. The plan envisions development occurring in all five areas in the ten-year period between 2011 and 2020. Development could occur prior to 2011 in Areas A, A.1, and C if needed infrastructure is provided, and in areas B and D with an amendment to the staging plan. The following is an excerpt from Chapter 9 (Sanitary Sewer Plan) of the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan: G NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH STAGING PLAN Development staging for Northwest Plymouth will be dictated by five factors, including: 1) sanitary sewer trunk expansion; 2) water trunk extension; 3) street construction; 4) proximity to existing infrastructure; and 5) management of land development. Sewer trunk expansion will be based on extension of trunk facilities from one parcel to the next during the development process. The remaining factors are covered in other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The staging plan (see Figure 9-2) takes all five factors into account. As shown in the table imbedded in Figure 9-2, development in each of the identified stages will generally progress from Stages A and A.1 through Stage D. However, market forces will also affect development timing. Page 2 3 Existing Lift Stations: The City currently has 16 sanitary sewer lifts stations that, collectively, pump roughly 12.6 million gallons per day. (The lift stations are shown on attached Figure 9-3: “2030 Sewer System.”) Upon installation of the sanitary sewer system for the recently approved Elm Creek Highlands subdivision, the City will be able to remove the interim lift station in Conor Meadows—decreasing the number of lift stations to 15. Since 2000, the City has been able to remove three lift stations (Schmidt Gardens, Orchards, and The Villages) as adjacent properties were developed and provided gravity sewer. In addition to the lift stations above, the City is aware of two existing private lift stations: A private lift station in the Hidden Terrace townhome development (east of Fernbrook Lane and 46th Avenue) serves 16 of the 32 townhome units. The remaining 16 units are served by gravity sewer. The Homeowners Association is responsible for the lift station. A private temporary lift station in Wood Crest development (east of Vicksburg Lane at 57th Avenue) serves 54 single-family lots. The Homeowners Association is responsible for the lift station. This lift station will be removed upon future installation of the sanitary sewer pipe to the east through Hampton Hills. In order to provide some historical perspective, the City’s 2000 Comprehensive Plan identified 24 lift stations to serve the City; 19 were in place and 5 were proposed at that time. (See the attached Figure 10-5: “Trunk Sewer System” and Appendix E: “Lift Station Data” from the City’s 2000 Comprehensive Plan.) One of the proposed lift stations (No. 11) was intended to serve the properties on the east side of Gleason Lake off of Black Oaks Lane. Two of the lift stations (No. 6-Amber Woods and No. 10– Kingsview) had been abandoned as adjacent property developed and provided gravity sewer. Three of the lift stations (No. 20–Autumn Hills, No. 21–No Name, and No. 23– No Name) were identified as interim lift stations to allow for development until adjacent properties developed and provided gravity sewer and/or until the Elm Creek Interceptor was completed. Six of the lift stations were identified as to-be-abandoned. Lift station No. 20–Autumn Hills was identified as interim, but since the gravity sewer line was to come from the development of the Hollydale Golf course site, it was not identified as a to-be-abandoned lift station. (Also for historical reference, see attached Figure No. 10: Trunk Sewer System” and Appendix D: “Lift Station Data” from the City’s 1990 Comprehensive Plan.) Status of Elm Creek Interceptor Connections: The City has made a number of attempts to set up a meeting with representatives from the Metropolitan Council to discuss connections into the Elm Creek Interceptor. To date, there has not been a meeting scheduled and there continues to be no agreement for the City to connect into the interceptor. Page 3 4 Access to Public Streets, Gravity Sewer, and Water Service: Attached maps 1-7 signify parcels that presently have access to paved public streets, gravity sanitary sewer, and/or water service in the northwest area without needing to obtain easements or additional land. Maps 8-10 provide supporting information. The maps are entitled: 1. Paved Public Street Access 2. Gravity Sewer System Access 3. Water System Access 4. Paved Public Street & Gravity Sewer System Access 5. Paved Public Street & Water System Access 6. Gravity Sewer & Water System Access 7. Paved Public Street, Gravity Sewer & Water System Access 8. Current Parcel Ownership 9. 2030 Sewer System Plan 10. 2030 Water Distribution System Plan Map 7 is the “combined” map that shows the parcels that presently have access to streets, sewer, and water. That map shows there are six parcels in the northwest area that presently have access to streets, gravity sewer, and water. One of those six parcels (Elm Creek Highlands) has already received development approvals. The five remaining parcels total roughly 44.9 net (upland) acres. There are 1,052.9 net acres (excludes LA- RT land) for residential development in the northwest area. The five remaining parcels that currently have access to streets, sewer, and water equal 4.26 percent of the developable land in the northwest area. Staff has recently met with developers who are interested in developing new residential subdivisions in the northwest area. In order for such developments to go forward, the City would need to come up with creative solutions to address infrastructure needs. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page7 Page 8 Page9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 10, 2009 Agenda Number: 3 To: Mayor and City Council Prepared by: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Item: Set Future Study Sessions 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Review the pending study session topics list and set study sessions or amend the topics list if desired. Attached is the list of pending study session topics, as well as calendars to assist in scheduling. As noted in the budget discussions, the Transit system has been operating with the transfer-in of reserve funds for several years. This is not sustainable in the long-term, and the Council should discuss the future of the transit system during 2010. The current contract for solid waste services expires December 31, 2010. If the Council wishes to solicit new proposals, this requires at least a 9 month lead-time. The Council also has the option of accepting the one-year extension provision of the existing contract and potentially marketing together with Minnetonka and Golden Valley in soliciting a new contract to begin January 2011. A decision on which way to proceed should be made in early 2010. Page 1 Pending Study Session Topics at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on the list) Other requests for study session topics: Update with the City Manager (winter) Meet with prosecutor for update (fall) (TB) Consider incentives to encourage tree preservation Lake sediment deltas report Architectural guidelines (fall) Review dangerous dog regulations/process (JW/JJ) Discuss Future Transit Service Discuss Solid Waste Contract Page 2 November 2009 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room See Below 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COM- MISSION (PRAC) MEETING Plymouth Ice Center THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room See Below SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY OFFICES CLOSED VETERANS DAY Observed CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING Parkers Lake Room Modified on 11/06/09 Daylight Savings Ends Set Clocks Back 1 Hour Discuss Leap-Frog Development, and Temporary/Private Lift Stations Update with City Manager Conduct Board and Commission Interviews; and Joint Meeting w/EQC CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Cancelled PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room See Below 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Page 3 December 2009 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 2:00—5:00 PM Old Fashioned Christmas Plymouth Historical Society Building 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMM EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers CHRISTMAS DAY 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED AT NOON 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room 6:00—9:00 PM New Years Eve Event Plymouth Ice Center SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT CHANUKAH Begins at Sunset CHRISTMAS EVE CITY OFFICES CLOSED Modified on 11/06/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM CHARTER COMM. MEETING Medicine Lake Room 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Review Hilde Center Plans 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Page 4 January 2010 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000 Fax: 763-509-5060 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 7:00 PM HRA MEETING Medicine Lake Room SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SUN TUESMON WED THUR FRI SAT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY Observed NEW YEAR’S DAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED Modified on 11/06/09 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 5