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LMNC 2007 Regional Meetings................................................................................. Page 3
Grand Opening Vicksburg Commons Tuesday, October 2, 2007 ............................... Page 4
Planning Commission Agenda September 19, 2007 .................................................. Page 5
Environmental Quality Committee Agenda September 19, 2007 ............................... Page 6
Plymouth HRA Agenda September 20, 2007.............................................................. Page 7
September, October, November, and December 2007 Official City Meeting
Calendars..................................................................................................................... Page 9
Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items .................................................. Page 17
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ...
Intersection of Feinbrook Lane and 27th Avenue N. to be closed on Sept. 22 .......... Page 19
City of Plymouth Water Crews to Flush Water Mains in Sept. .& Oct ...................... Page 20
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District "Water Pro" Newsletter ................................ Page 21
STAFF REPORT
Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects ...................................................Page 25
Comprehensive Plan Revisions -Community Background and Land Use ................Page 29
Environmental Quality Committee Agenda Report..................:...............................Page 57
CORRESPONDENCE
Shenandoah Homeowner's Association.................................................................... Page 59
Safe Routes to School (SRT S) Federal Funding Program ........................................ Page 60
We are currently working with Wayzata District 284 under the Safe Routes to School grant.
Letters have been sent to Districts 279, 281, and 270 inviting them to participate.
Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report........... Page 61
Fireworks Display — Rusten Wood Development..................................................... Page 62
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Please join us in celebrating the
Grand Opening or
Vicksburg Commons
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
4:30-7:00 p.m.
6100 Shenandoah Lane North
Plymouth, Minnesota
(From 494 North or South, exit Highway SS West. Turn right onto Vicksburg Lane North.
Turn right onto Country Road 47 East. Turn left onto Shenandoah Lane North.)
Program at 5: 30 p. m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will
be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner,
citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Approve the September 5, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
B. Steele Construction Services, Inc. Approve variance to encroach the rear yard setback for
construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 5300 Norwood Lane North.
(2007079)
C. Paquette Construction Co. Approve variance to encroach the side yard setback for expansion
of the driveway for property located -at 19010 31" Place North. (2007083)
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. LCS Development. Rezoning fi-om FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to PUD
(Planned Unit Development) and P -I (Public Institutional), a PUD general plan, and a
preliminary plat for "Trillium Woods", a continuing care retirement community to be located
on property at the southeast corner of the intersection of County Road 47 and Juneau Lane.
(2007066)
B. Schuett R/E Group, LLC. Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-2
(Single Family Detached 2) and preliminary plat for 10 single family lots for properties located
at 4225 and 4245 Dunkirk Lane North. (2007070)
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Quest Development, Inc. Site plan for a 9,700 square foot one-story medical/professional
office building and variances for building setback, parking setback, and signage area for
property located at 10600 Old County Road 15. (2007074)
8. ADJOURNMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday September .19, 2007
6 pn
MEDICINE LAKE ROOM
PLYMOUTH CITY HALL
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLYMOUTH FORUM—Individuals may address the EQC about any item not contained on
the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes
are not needed for the Forum, the EQC will continue with the agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.01 Public Information Meeting – DRAFT Non -Degradation Report
4. APPROVE AGENDA EQC members may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the EQC Information mation Memorandum for discussion purposes only. the EQC will
not normally take official action on items added to the agenda..
5. CONSENT AGENDA—These items are considered to be routine by the EQC and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless an EQC
member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
5.01 Approve June 13, 2007 mccting minutes
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1 Commercial Sector Recycling Status Report and Opportunities for Increased
Abatement
7.2 Multi -family Dwelling Recycling Status Report and Opportunities for Increased
Abatement
7.3 Organics collection and opportunities – Panel Discussion
Paul Kroening, Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services, Jim
Wollschlager, Randy r Sanitation; Lin Vee, City Clerk, City of Orono; Lili McMillan,
Councilmember, City of Orono
7.3.a St. Paul Revenue Sharing
7.4 Water Use Permits
8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 Receive DRAFT Non -Degradation Report NORM M49110=111=110
9. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA MEETING
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Medicine Lake Room
City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in
which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in norinal
sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2007.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Reports.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Section 3 Program. Proposed changes to the PHA Administrative Plan.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan. Draft Housing Chapter.
B. Vicksburg Crossing. Review Marketing Plan.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
September 18, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Discussion on proposed Capital Improvement Program
September 25, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Special Assessment Policy
September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Review and discuss Public Facilities Plan chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
update. City of Plymouth. (2005050)
• Order preparation of plans and specifications and improvements for Wood Creek
Erosion Repair project (6103)
• Approve extension of previously approved site plan and conditional use permit and
approve amendment to Contract for Deed for property located at the southeast
corner of County Road 101 and 40th Avenue. Family Hope Services. (2003002)
• Approve site plan, conditional use permits, and variances for two four-story office
buildings for property located in the northwest quadrant of State Highway 55 and
State Highway 169. Drake Realty. (2007071)
• Approve variance to the shielding requirements for light fixtures at Parkers Lake
Park for property located at 15500 County Road 6. City of Plyrnozath. (2007076)
• Approve variance to encroach the rear yard setback for construction of a third stall
garage addition for property located at 5300 Norwood Lane North. Steele
Construction Services, Inc. (2007079)
• Approve variance to encroach the side yard setback for expansion of the driveway
for property located at 19010 31St Place North. Paquette Construction Co.
(2007083)
• Approve comprehensive plan amendment and deny rezoning, preliminary plat and
variances to create two lots to be knoNvii as "Homeland" for property located at
4520 ITolly Lane. Greg llogluiid uttd CcuyAttdez-.so7a. (2007060)
• Approve payment No. 21 for Vicksburg Lane pumping station (3108) (Tabled "from
September 11)
• Approve non -degradation plait
October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Life Care Services/Trillium Woods (PUD GP RZ PP)
• Schuett R/E Group LLC/4225 & 4245 Dunkirk Lane (RZ PP)
• Quest Development, Inc./10600 Old. Co. Rd. 15 (SP VAR)
• Hearing on utility and nuisance special assessments
• Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding park, license, and
utility fees
• Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050)
• Announcement of Fire Department's Open House on October 13
• Hearing on Wine and 3.2 Liquor License applications from KB&J's Enterprise, Inc.
d/b/a Broadway Pizza, 13705 27th Avenue North
Note: Special Meeting topics have been set 1 ( 17 ) l; all other topics are tentative.
October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Assessment hearings for Black Oaks, Hawthorne Ponds, and City View street
reconstruction projects
November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Surface Water, Water and Sewer, Parks, Transportation, and Transit Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050)
November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
December 3, Truth in Taxation Hearing, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
December 10, Continued Truth in Taxation Hearing (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050)
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release Contact:
September 13, 2007 Bob Moberg,
763-509-5525
Intersection of Fernbrook Lane and 27th Avenue N. to be closed on Sept. 22
Motorists traveling on Fernbrook Lane south of Highway 55 will find the intersection of
Fembrook Lane and 27th Avenue N. closed on Sat., Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to a street
reconstruction project. Drivers will be able to bypass the intersection using side streets.
The day -long intersection closure will allow workers to install water main and stone sewer in
the area, weather permitting.
The Fernbrook Lane reconstruction project, which mins from 27th Ave. N. to 34th Ave. N., is the
first significant improvement to the road since 1978 when it was widcned from two lanes to four. The
project should help traffic flow, improve safety and protect water quality; according to City Engineer
Bob Moberg.
People with questions about the Fernbrook Lane/27th Avenue closure may call 763-509-5500
for more information.
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
September 14, 2007
Contact:
Greg Cook, 763-509-5997
Scott Newberger, 763-509-5999
City of Plymouth Water Crews to Flush Water Mains
City of Plymouth workers will flush water mains in September and October on the following
schedule:
• Industrial areas, both sides of I-494, south of Hwy. 55: Sept. 24 — 26;
• Residential areas, west of I-494, except Camelot: Sept. 25 — Oct. 12; and.
• Residential areas, east of I-494, and Camelot: Oct. 15 - 26.
Your water could be discolored throughout this time, but it is more likely on the day crews flush
your area. Please avoid doing laundry on that day. If you have discolored water, let your outdoor water
faucet run until the water is clear. To find out which day your arca will be flushed, call
763-509-5950 after Sept. 17 or check [lie City web site at www.ci.plyinouth-nin-us.
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111imik,halia Creek -i Watershed District
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IMPROVING QUALITY Of WATER, QUALITY Of LIFE
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Info -motion for people working with water issues.
VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 — FALL 2007
2007 marks the 40th Anniversary -jumping in" and getting involved of life in the Minnehaha Creek
of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed in protecting and improving our Watershed with Watershed Heroes
District. To celebrate, the MCWD precious water resources. Awards.
.hosted a series of events over the
summer of 2007 (see below).
The event series will culminate in a
`Blue Tie' Award Gala at the
Lafayette Chub on Lake
Minnetonka; on October 26.We're
doing Black Tie the water way—
Blue! Join us to celebrate citizens
The Watershed Heroes Blue Tie
Gala is a fundraiser for citizen
engagement in watershed work.
Funds raised will go towards
supporting lake associations and
other groups. The Gala will also
honor people who have helped
protect the quality of water. quality
We'll have music and dancing with
the pop -rock -reggae band Zydeco
Blue. Don't miss this night of
fun...Go Blue—Jump in and Join
us!
For more information on the event
series: ANI«v.minnehaliacreek.org.
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Former MCEA attorney brings expertise, experience to District's Land Conservation Program
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MEET .EVII +SAND CONSERVA1 s�01V STAFF ,
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District is pleased to welcome Mark
Ten Eyck and Ellen Heine to the
Land Conservation Program.
New Program Manger Mark Ten
Eyck brings 20 years of experience
working on a broad range of envi-
ronmental law and policy issues,
with a focus on water resources.
During his 10 years at the Minne-
sota Center for Environmental Advo-
cacy, Ten Eyck headed up efforts to
improve water quality and enhance
aquatic habitat in Minnesota lakes
and streams. Mark worked to im-
prove agricultural drainage, limit
phosphorus discharges from waste-
water treatment plants, design flood
control projects to provide natural
resource benefits, implement new
national stormwater regulations, and
make shoreland protection a top state
and local priority.
Before that, in private law prac-
tice he handled air, water and haz-
ardous waste matters in court and
administrative agency proceedings,
and represented clients at the Minne-
sota legisla-
ture in passing
the Ground-
water Protec-
tion and Wet-
land Conser-
vation Acts.
As Land
Conservation
Program Man-
ager, Ten Eyck is responsible for all
aspects of land and easement acqui-
sitions and coordination of land res-
toration and management for ac-
quired properties.
"MCWD's Land Conservation
Program is off to a strong start," Ten
Eyck says, "and I'm excited to take
on the challenge of working with
landowners to improve water quality
and protect the best remaining natu-
ral resources by limiting the impacts
of development. With the help of
Hennepin County and its bonding
capacity, the District has the re-
sources and the leadership to accom-
plish its goals with this program.
Our work can be a model for urban
watershed district involvement with
today's most pressing water quality
problems."
"Mark's extensive background
will be a real plus in getting going on
the opportunities that best square
with the priorities identified in our
newly approved watershed plan,
said District Administrator Eric
Evenson. ''We're thrilled to have
him on board".
Ellen Heine is the program's Land
Conservation Specialist. This new
position provides support to the
Land Conservation Program man-
ager. Heine recently earned a Mas-
ter's Degree in Urban and Regional
Planning with emphasis in environ-
mental planning. She previously,
worked as an
intern in the
district's per-
mitting pro-
gram. Prior to
her planning
degree, Heine
worked at
Aveda as a cos-
metic chemist.
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District has become statewide leader and national ex
40 YEA . Sa OF WATER MAMA
The Minnehaha Creck Watershed
District (MCWD) was establishud in
1967. and oyer the last 40 years has
become a statewide and national
leader in Watershed management.
Here's loot: back over the years:
One of the first meetings of the Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District, held in a home on
Minnehaha Creek.
Birth of a Watershed: Extensive
flooding along Minnehaha Creek in
1965 engenders the birth of the
MCWD in May 9:1967. At that
time. the control stricture at Grays
Bav could not be closed.In the win-
ter, water flowing out of the lake
backed up behind ice dams. causing
chronic flooding.
1967-1977: The most important
achievement during this time was the
re -building of the dam at Grays Bay
between Lake Minnetonka and the
headwaters of Minnehaha Creek.
The process literally took 10 years
amidst opposition by properly own-
ers; on the lake and others who feared
the lake would be drained. The re-
sult: no major flooding along the
creek in more than 15 years. safer
canoeing on the creek. and no signifi-
cant lake level downturns.
During this time. the District's
monitoring programs began building
()lie of the best lune -term Nater qual-
ity and quantity data bases in the
metropolitan area.
A 1975 study of a Wayzata Wet-
land showed that it retained 77 per-
cent of all phosphorus and 94 percent
of the total suspended solids entering
the site during the eyaluatiomperiod.
Results frons the District's wetland
research were published by the U.S.
EPA and became a national guiclanee
document used in the management of
urban stornlwater runoff. y
1977-1987: ']'lie District worked
closely with local and regional gov-
ernmunts to eliminate wastcwater
discharges to Lake Minnetonka from
seven municipal sewage treatment
plants. Municipal wastewater dis-
charges were phased out over a 15 -
year period from 1971-1986 resulting
a significant reduction in phosphorus
loads to multiple streams, Wetlands,
and Lake Minnetonka. Although ma-
jor challenges remain; a dreunatie
improvement in lake water quality
was documented by the District.
Recreational and channel im-
provements along Minnehaha Creek
between were completed by the Dis-
trict in 1980. This work included the
construction of canoe landings and
portages: parking areas: picnic and
sanitary facilities, bike racks, wildlife
ponds: the raising of pedestrian
bridges, installation of culverts, and
minor channel maintenance.
1987-1997: The District entered
into The Clean Water Partnership for
the Chain of Lakes. a collaboration
with the cities of Minneapolis and St.
Louis Park: the Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board. and Hennepin
County to optimize water quality
improvements to stormwater runoff
The Lake Calhoun Ponds were one result of
the Award winning Clean Water Partnership
for the Chain of Lakes
entering Twin Lakes and Cedar Lake
I),, removing phosphorus. sediment.
and Other pollutants naturally
through physical and biological proc-
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esses. The partnership ultinlateh
\Von local and national awards.
1997-2007: After protracted legal
challenges. the MCWD helped pro -
Wet Canlp Coldwater Spring in 2001-
2003 while allowing MND(_ T to
complete the building of 1-lighway 55
by offering a liner solution that
would not diminish the flow to an
historical Minnesota settlement site
and a natural spring held scared by
Native Americans
The District's stand on the Highway 55/62
permit resulted in protection of a culturally
significant resource.
In 2004. a 50 -Year Visioning Plan
for Minnehaha Creek engaged 50
residents, environmental technicians
from several cities: and an array of
state and federal agencies to study
and submit a plan for the future man-
agement of Minnehaha Creek.
The District undertook key engi-
neering studies that ultimately pro-
vided the science behind the new 10 -
year plan. These included a Hydro-
logic and Hydrology Study. a Wet-
lands Functions and Values Assess-
ment, and a Stream Assessment. The
District's recent Nine Lakes TMDI,
is being used as an example in effec-
tive watershed nlanaecnlent by the
US Environmental Protection
Agency.
MCWD begins its Land C'onscr-
yalion program in 2004 and estab-
lished a $20 million financing part-
nership with 1-lenncpin COL1111).
Alith these achicycmcnts in its
past. the MCWD is optimistic about
Il1C1a111g future Watershed 111d1laee-
munt challulgcs With success!
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Fxhihit lnnks hack at settlement era, Stewardship quality grants available
Traveling Exhibit Tells Story of Watershed Changes $100,000 in Grant Funds Available
In commemoration of its 40th Anniversary. the
MCV -I) co mmissioncd a traveling history exhibit
themed Tools lbr Change.
Tlic Tools for Change exhibit consists of large
graphics panels using centum' -old photographic images
of life around the District's major bodies of water- Laku
The MCIA D is accepting pre -proposals for the 2007
Grant round of the Cynthia Krieg Waturshud
Stewardship Fund throU h early Octohur. The fund is
geared towards projucts that improve or protect watur
quality thrOUgh educational projects or innovative
methods. To download application materials. view
previously funded projects, and read
about Cynthia Krieg, visit
www. minnnchahacrcuk.ora.
Minnetonka and Minnehaha Creek; to illustrate how
everyday tools for living in the mid -1 800s chanced the
shape and nature of the lake and creek. Two clear glass
display cases hold actual artifacts: tools used one
hundred years ago to build_ farm and create. The exhibit
is designed to appeal to all age groups.
The traveling exhibit is currently at the Lowry
Nature Center in the Carver Park Reserve and will
remain there until October.
Rules Task Force Update
The MCWD Rulemaking Task Force
has 20 members that have been
meeting monthly to discuss revisions
to the District's existing regulations.
Rules reviewed up to this point
include, Rule B: Erosion Control_,Rple
C: Floodplain Alteration: and Rule G:
Waterbody Crossings.
Recommendations developed by this group are passed
on to a Technical Advisor- Committee composed
primarily of City and Agency staff for further review.
Following review from both groups, the District drafts
revised rule language which is then circulated for
additional comment. This month the Rulemaking Task
Force will focus on developing recommendations for
Rule F: Shoreline and Streambank Improvements. For
more infonnation. visit \Nrnm,.minnchahacreck.ore.
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Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects
Proj. orProi
OR Type of ! Manage Estimated
'No. Proi. Proj, Descp, r Consult Total Cost Current Notes
,ctrve F'lblie Imprgvernent Projects
1013 S Fernbrook Ln. - 27th to 34th - Design & ROW & DC/BM ISIConstruction
F $5,741,000 SRF Consulting Group, Inc. designated as
engineer. Engineering Agreement approved.
Begin Preliminary Design. Public Information
meeting held 4/27/06. Representatives of four
properties in attendance. Staff determined
watermain replacement. Approval from Bassett
Creek Watershed has been received. Right of
way acquisition in progress. Final plan approval
requested from MnDOT. City Council approves
condemnation proceeding to acquire right-of-way
on 11/28/06. Sixteen of twenty properties
acquired. R/W condemnation hearing on
3/12/07. Right of entry set 3/27/07. Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) approval
received. 5/24/07 - bid opening. FHWA
contract approval required. Contract awarded to
Eureka Construction on 6/27/07. Construction
started on 7/16/07. Medians removed traffic
shifted to center of road. Temporary traffic signal
installed at Highway 55 and Fernbrook
intersection. Widening started.
4141 1 S Petition Project - 47th Ave Street & Utilities DC/BB SRF
$215,000 City Council awarded contract to R.P. Utilities,
Inc. 8/9/05. Preconstruction meeting was held
8/10/05. Utilities are installed. Street to be built
in Spring 2006. Concrete curb and aggregate
base installed. Bituminous base installed,
bituminous wear and punch list items completed.
Engineer preparing final payment documents.
Meeting with contractor on 3/5/07 to discuss
project closeout. Negotiating with contractor to
close-out project. Final payment approved by
council on 7/10/07. Assessments, going to
Council for adoption 8/28/07.
5102 S CR 101, CR 6 to CR 24 DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Preliminary layout of CR 101 approved by City
Co. Council on 10/11/05. The plan is 30% complete.
Met with Hennepin County 4/4/06. City staff will
do engineering for watermain replacement. EAW
comments received and approved by County.
The plan is 90% complete. The County has sent
out property acquisition letter to affected property
owners. City working on watermain replacement
Ian.
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Active and Pending Public Improvement Projects
Proj_ or
Proj.
CIP
Type of
Manage
Estimated
No,
Proj.
Proj. Desap
- r
Consult'
Total Cost
Current'Notes
5122
S
CR 24, Olive Ln. to 32nd Avenue
DC/BM
Henn.
$2,500,000
Co.
Preliminary layout approved by City Council
6/14/05. Construction scheduled for 2008.
Design in progress. Received Draft Layout
2/21/06. Met with Hennepin County design staff
on 5/2/06. City staff will do design engineering
for watermain replacement. Met with utility
companies on 5/24/06. Received draft plan on
5/23/06. City watermain replacement plan
completed and submitted to the County.
6102
S
Black Oaks Lane Reconstruction
RB
$360,000.00
Base course has been paved. Final lift will occur
after iron is raised and restoration; 2-3 weeks
out.
6108
S
Intersection Imp. - CR 47 & CR 61
RB
$1.2 million
Construction to begin the first week in
September. Signal poles won't be
com feted/deliverd until Sept. 24.
7101
S
2007 Street Reconstruction Project - Hawthorne
JR
$3,620,000
Base course asphalt placed on Queensland
Ponds Area.
Lane, Queensland Court, 2nd Avenue cul-de-
sacs, Merrimac Ln., Narcissus Ln., and 4th to
6th Ave. 3rd Avenue and 2nd Ave has been
subcut and curb will be installed during the
week of Sept. 10
7103
S
Sunset Trail Retaining Wall
RB
$60,000
Complete.
7104
S
2007 Mill & Overlay - Vicksburg Lane
DC
$566,000
Improvement currently under design, ordered
2/13/07. Plans and Specs approved on 6/26/07.
Contract awarded on 8/14/07 Construction
started 8/22/07.
7107
S
2007 Street Reconstruction Project - City View
JR
$4,245,000
Base course asphalt has been installed on
Acres
12th Ave and Dunkirk Ln. The curb installed
on 13th Ave, 14th Ave, Garland Ln and
Everest Ln. Contractor currently working in
installing sod on 13th and 14th off of CR 101,
and 9th, 11th and Garland Ln.
7123
S
2007 Tem orary Overlay Project
RB
$270,000
Complete. _
7106
SS
2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
RB
$336,000
Michels has the purichlist, they anticipate getting
to it in late August.
5111
SS
Sewer Capacity Imp. Downstream from
RB/SN
HRG
$450,000
Lancaster Lift Sta.
6121
SS
Line Sanitary Sewer Main - Annual Program
RB/SN
$300,000
Complete
5110
W
Water System Pressure Enhancements
RB
HRG
$100,000 per
HRG working on Preliminary Engineering Report,
year for 5
Report received from consultant 4/07.
ears
3105
WR
Plymouth Creek Channel
BM/DT
$325,000
Survey and soil testing completed. Water quality
model to evaluate options. Barr Engineering
finished Feasibility Study, discussed at recent
watershed commission meeting. Preliminary
Design will be next phase, and exploring funding
for the project. RFP for Design submitted 7/27/07
with proposals due 8/22/07.
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Proj. or
Proj.
CIP
Type ofManage;
Estimated
'No,
Proj.
Proj. Descp.
r
Consult
Total Cost
Current Notes:
4135
WR
CR 61/CR 9 Erosion Site
DC
BRA
$350,000
Options and estimated costs received 10/27/05.
Three options considered. Additional concerns
raised by Three Rivers staff. Consultant directed
to investigate drainage concerns south of County
Road 9. Three Rivers requesting City to proceed
with additional investigations south of County
Road 9. Meeting held 7/26/06 to discuss
downstream drainage issues with Three Rivers
Parks staff. Three Rivers preparing draft
agreement for review. The City has received
funding through BWSR. Further funding
discussions at City Council level are necessary.
Agreement approved by Council on 8/14/07.
Final Plans & Specs ordered.
6103
WR
Repair Erosion - Wood Crk.
DT/BM
WENC
$425,000
Preliminary designs are in progress. Trees have
K
been marked. Public meetings took place
11/13/06 and 1/29/07 to review design with
residents. Homeowner's Association had a
follow-up site visit with staff on 3/19/07. Revised
plans showing minor creek adjustments being
reviewed. HOA reviewed required easement and
will vote on approval in July. HOA meeting
scheduled for 8/21/07 to consider granting
easement.
6113
WR
Wickman Erosion Project
RB
$250,000
Bids to be opened Sept. 5. Construction to occur
in Oct/Nov./early Dec.
6115
WR
Drainage Imp. - Between 38th & 39th - W of
SN
$100,000
Work Completed
Harbor Ln.
7111
WR
Mooney Lake Pump Project
DT/BM
WENC
$250,000
Project included in MCWD CIP for 2007
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(permanent solution). Interim emergency
pumping plan is still required for 2007. Waiting
for final design from consultant and watershed.
Design goes to City Council on 8/28/07 for OK to
bid. City is assisting with technical and historical
data. MCWD Public Hearing is scheduled for
July 19th. Project ordered by MCWD.
Cooperative agreement with MCWD has been
executed. Consultant proceeding with final
design.
Pending Pubk 1.mprove nbnt Proiects
W-2
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Watermain - Vicksburg Ln. - CR 47 to Schmidt
$750,000
Dependent on development.
Lake Road
W-3
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Watermain - Cheshire Ln. - Glacier Vista to CR
$370,000
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 10, 2007
TO: Plymouth City Council
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Revisions—Community Background and Land
Use
Attached are revised versions of the two plan chapters the Council reviewed on August
28, 2007. Changes are shown legislatively—with underlining and strike -outs. If these
changes are consistent with the Council's comments, staff will finalize the two chapters
for inclusion in the final plan draft. If you wish to discuss the changes further, we will
add one or both chapters to an upcoming Council agenda.
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Draft 08.15.07
Chapter 2
Community Background
A CHAPTER PURPOSE
Community Background sets the stage for the rest of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
It 1) identifies the City's planning area designation within the larger region, 2)
includes growth forecasts and major trends, 3) provides an overview of the physical
setting and 4) presents the City's vision statements.
B PLANNING AREA DESIGNATION
The Metropolitan Council classifies Plymouth as a "developing" community, based
on the amount of undeveloped land in Northwest Plymouth. However, the City is
approaching a developed status, defined as a community with more than 85 percent
of the land area developed. As Plymouth approaches full development, the City will
face more and more issues of maintenance and redevelopment than new
development.
C GROWTH FORECASTS AND TRENDS
The anticipated change in population, households and employment affects all parts of
the comprehensive plan. For example, the number of households and workers in the
city drives the need for services and infrastructure. The number of anticipated new
households relates to the need for new housing and additional parks, open space and
other City services. Table 2-1 summarizes the City's 2030 forecasts.
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TABLE 2-1
HOUSEHOLD, POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
2006 Estimate 2030 Forecast Percent Change
Households 27,771 33,500 +20%
Population 70,676 78,500 +11%
Employment 51,043 64,500 +26%
Source: Metropolitan Council
The City's population is anticipated to increase 11 percent between 2006 and 2030.
During this same period, the region's population is expected to increase nearly 28
percent.
Although the forecasted population growth is slowing, the City can still expect to see
substantial household and employment growth in the coming years. However, Table
2-2 indicates that the make-up of the population will be substantially different than in
decades past. In the future, the City can expect that its population will be older and
more diverse. This will affect the type of housing and services that residents'
demand.
TABLE 2-2
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Source: U.S. Census
D PHYSICAL SETTING
Plymouth is largely developed except for the northwest corner of the city that until
now has remained outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The City expects to
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1990
% of Total
Population
2000
% of Total
Population
Population 60+
ears
3,721
7.3%
7,331
11.1%
Median age (in
ears)
31.9
36.1
Non-white
population
2,259
4.4%
5,694
9.1%
Source: U.S. Census
D PHYSICAL SETTING
Plymouth is largely developed except for the northwest corner of the city that until
now has remained outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The City expects to
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see the most change in the northwest area between now and 2030. Existing land use
as of January 2006 is illustrated in Figure 2-1
During the development of this plan, the City of Plymouth contracted with Hennepin
County to conduct land cover classification mapping and natural areas assessment for
the entire city. The goal of this project was to classify the City's land area into land
cover types, assess the ecological quality of the remaining natural areas and
recommend potential natural/open space corridors.
Within the developed portion of Plymouth, the "conceptual greenway corridors"
identified in the inventory are by and large either under public ownership or are
wetlands protected under the Wetland Conservation Act. The same holds true for
portions of the corridor identified in Northwest Plymouth. The City will use the
Natural Resources Inventory to help guide development decisions affecting identified
corridors in this part of the city. Use of the inventory to inform future decision-
making will be reflected in many of the chapters that follow.
E VISION STATEMENTS
The community vision statements were first developed in a community forum held
during the preparation of the City's 2000 Comprehensive Plan. The vision
statements were updated in a City Council/Planning Commission workshop in 2005.
1 Maintain a safe and secure community.
Plymouth values the safe and secure environment currently found in the community.
Safety and security are reflected in the low crime rate and superior police protection,
quality fire protection and response time; and the availability of health and
community services and good aeeess to tFansportation. Residents value the
involvement of individuals, families and neighborhoods in creating a safe
environment.
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2 Protect and enhance the natural environment.
Plymouth values the natural resources in the community, including lakes, ponds,
streams, wetlands and the rolling and wooded terrain and consequently, the
preservation and maintenance of these resources. A healthyelea-n environment is
important to people and the existing natural resources contribute to the livability of
the community
3 Support high quality education.
Plymouth values education, supports the public and private schools in the community
and places an emphasis on educating the youth of the community. There is pride in
the quality of school facilities, the safety of school buildings and grounds and the
quality of school programs.
4 Maintain and enhance housing quality and diversity.
Plymouth values housing that is attractive, well constructed and maintained to ensure
quality of life for all residents. Plymouth also values diverse housing opportunities in
neighborhoods throughout the community, including affordable housing, renter and
owner -occupied housing, senior housing and life -cycle housing.
5 Protect and enhance convenience and mobility.
Plymouth values the convenience and mobility provided by the community's
strategic geographic location in the metropolitan area. Three regional highways run
through the community, providing direct access to the rest of the region. The layout
of the community affords convenient access to goods and services within the
community. The trail system and public transportation provide valuable alternative
modes of transportation. The mix of housing and business within the community
allows residents to live near their place of employment. Moving forward, investment
in all modes of tY•ansportation is essential to realizing this vision. Additional state an
federal f di is essential to ,. .,I:,,ing :t . well.
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6 Promote and strengthen economic vitality.
Plymouth values the strong economy and diverse tax base within the community,
which includes high quality commercial and industrial development to complement
the residential development. The diversity of development within the community
results in a balanced tax base, maintenance of high property values and a wide variety
of employment opportunities. Plymouth recognizes however, that as the community
ages, maintenance of the assets we have as well as redevelopment will be a necessary
components of the community's economic vitality. Therefore, Plymouth supports
both maintenance programs (e.g. code enforcement) and redevelopment as a -tools to
sustainer economic health.
7 Provide high quality City services and facilities.
Plymouth values both the facilities and services the City provides. The park and trail
systems as well as special programs such as those for seniors contribute to the quality
of life within the community. Other City facilities and services, such as public
safety, public works, recycling and long-term planning also contribute to a high
quality of life. The many resident volunteers that supplement the work of City staff
represent an important contribution for which the City is rightfully proud. The City
is well -governed and well-managed, and both residents and businesses look forward
to a continued high level of community-based services. The community will
continue to be responsive to the emerging trends and changing needs of its residents
and businesses.
8 Enhance and strengthen the sense of community.
Plymouth values the sense of community in Plymouth. People are connected to the
community, want to continue to strengthen this sense of place, are involved in
community life (government, religious institutions, schools, libraries, recreation, arts
and volunteer efforts) and are able to bridge physical barriers to come together.
There is a pride in the community that will be made stronger as the community
matures.
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Chapter 3
Draft 09.04.07
Land Use Plan
A CHAPTER PURPOSE
The land use plan is the basic building block in a community's comprehensive plan.
The plan identifies where people will live, shop, work and play. Development and
redevelopment anticipated in the plan drives the need for all types of infrastructure—
sewer, water, roads, parks and more. In addition, the land use plan helps the
Planning Commission and City Council make decisions on individual development
requests.
The purpose of the land use plan is to identify appropriate locations for all types of
land use, including where different land use types can be located in proximity to one
another. It also provides critical background data for infrastructure planning. The
land use plan appendix specifies criteria for determining the appropriate location for
a specific land use and identifies strategies to ensure that different types of uses exist
together harmoniously.
B GOALS AND POLICIES
1 Establish and maintain a land use pattern that reflects the
community's desire to provide for a variety of land uses,
including residential neighborhoods of varying densities,
retail commercial and office areas, industrial developments,
civic uses and parks and open space.
a Encourage the mixing olecomplementary uses to enhance
convenience and accessibility and decrease traffic.
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b Facilitate clustering of new development to preserve natural
communities identified in the 2006 Natural Resources Inventory.
c Support the needs of an aging population for shopping, passive and
active recreation, including walking and biking trails, and other
support services within easy access.
d Support further subdivision within existing single family
neighborhoods when it is consistent with the density and intensity of
the neighborhood and meets the standards and intent of the
Subdivision Regulations.
e Encourage preservation of outlots that were created for open space in
return for smaller lot sizes in the adjacent neighborhoods.
fe Require vegetative screening and other types of buffers to provide
transitions between'^��ity-neighborhoods and incompatible
land uses.
R Promote green building in all new developments.
hf Support redevelopment of obsolete, underutilized and deteriorated
uses.
ig Promote development of well-designed commercial and industrial
uses to maintain the community's diversified tax base and provide
varied employment opportunities.
lh SupportMaintain per-fefmanee st.,raaAs that all existing
Plymouth businesses t remain in Plymouth and expand.
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ki As Northwest Plymouth develops respect the many natural features
that reflect thePreteet the rural s..m...,.ban character of ]west
Plym eu'l#the area.
2 Achieve a balance among: 1) efficient delivery of public
services; 2) preservation of natural and cultural resources;
and 3) respect for individual property rights.
a Provide public services and facilities in a cost-effective manner.
b Support an orderly and efficient staging of infrastructure and
utilities.
C Apply development standards that protect the environment and
advance community values while allowing sound use of private
property.
d Encourage resource preservation in areas where parks and open
spaces are planned and in areas of high erosion potential (steep
slopes and bluffs).
e Promote solar access protection.
f Support preservation of resources (sites and structures) that are
historically significant to Plymouth.
3 Encourage that all areas of Plymouth be visually appealing,
vital and continually maintained.
a Apply development standards that produce quality design, aesthetic
appeal and compatibility in building height and mass between
existing properties and adjacent new development.
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b Establish regulations that ensure all types of residential, commercial
and industrial structures and properties are maintained.
C Construct and maintain high quality, attractive public facilities.
4 Support efforts that strengthen community identity,
contribute to a high quality of life and enhance the image of
Plymouth as a desirable place to live, work and play.
a Strengthen City Center as a community -wide focal point.
b Provide non -motorized connections across major physical barriers at
key locations where feasible.
c Encourage new development to integrate pedestrian and bicycle
facilities—both within and connecting to adjacent development—
and transit facilities where feasible.
d Enhance, vAie,.o f asib -, major entrances to the community with
signage, landscaping or other improvements that identify Plymouth.
e Encourage development or redevelopment, where needed or
appropriate, of high profile buildings with high quality finishes at
major entrances to the community.
C DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
Due to rapid residential development in the region from the late 1990s through 2005,
Plymouth re-evaluated development opportunities and staging in the areas of
Northwest Plymouth not served with public utilities. The City Council authorized an
extensive public participation process to update the land use plan for Northwest
Plymouth in the spring of 2005 (see Appendix 3A). "The result of this process is that
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all land within Plymouth is included in the metropolitan urban service area (MUSA)
for the first time.
In contrast to Northwest Plymouth, some areas of the city have reached a point
where, for a variety of reasons, redevelopment may occur within the timeframe of
this comprehensive plan. To address this, the City Council conducted a public
process to identify areas that may redevelop between now and 2030. The Land Use
Plan reflects these potential changes.
1 NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH
The 2030 Land Use Plan is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The area that comprises
Northwest Plymouth is outlined in red. In this area, the City anticipates gradual
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urbanization that respects the existing character and natural features. To achieve this,
the City developed an overlay district covering the entire northwest area and a Rural -
to -Urban Transition within the overlay district. The overlay district and transition
area incorporate new land use guide plan classifications and performance standards
for development in Northwest Plymouth.
a Rural -to -Urban Land Use Classifications
The Rural -to -Urban Transition area occupies about 58 percent of the Northwest
Plymouth Overlay. Areas excluded from the transition area include properties in
Northwest Plymouth already designated for urban development, several properties
adjacent to existing urban development and all of the area lying south of Highway 55.
The following residential land use classifications and development densities are
unique to the Rural -to -Urban Transition area:
LA -RT
Living Area -Rural Transition With sewer:
up to 1 unit/acre
Without sewer:
1 unit/20 acres
LA -R1
Living Area -Rural 1
1-2 units/acre
LA -1112
Living Area -Rural 2
2-4 units/acre
LA -R3
Living Area -Rural 3
4-6 units/acre
The types of development permitted within each sewered land use classification are
similar to existing uses allowed within the corresponding classifications outside of
the Northwest Plymouth Overlay (LA -1, LA -2 and LA -3). The City will amend the
Zoning Ordinance to establish new zoning districts and development standards that
correspond to the new land use classifications.
b Northwest Plymouth Development Forecast and Density
More than 70 percent of the City's anticipated housing growth from 2000 to 2030
will occur in the Northwest Plymouth Overlay. The planned residential land uses in
the Northwest Overlay will accommodate a potential range of,3,003 to 5,794 new
households and density range of 2.85 to 5.5 dwelling units per acre.
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TABLE 3-1
NORTHWEST PLYMOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORECAST/DENSITY
Undeveloped Residential
within NW Overlay
Net
Acres
Min. Density
(units/acre)
Min.
Units
Max. Density
(units/acre)
Max.
Units
LA -R1
56.76
1.00
56
2.00
113
LA -R2
486.42
2.00
972
4.00
1945
LA -R3
23.82
4.00
95
6.00
142
LA -1
43.95
2.00
87
3.00
131
LA -2
346.66
3.00
1039
6.00
2079
LA -3
63.74
6.00
382
12.00
764
LA -4
31.02
12.00
372
20.00
620
Northwest Overlay Area
Residential Subtotal
1,052.37
2.85
3,003
5.51
5,794
Source: City of Plymouth
c Northwest Plymouth Overlay District Performance
Standards
The City recognizes the need to develop performance standards for the Northwest
Overlay that will: " eemplement efforts to pfesefve the fufal >1,,, -ba atmesphe e
^'' the 1-2) protect natural features and open spaces; 23) implement land use
policies of the area; 34) improve aesthetic qualities of higher density developments
and 4-5) establish development staging and financing mechanisms that do not force
premature development or lifestyle changes of existing residents.
Plymouth also recognizes that emerging technologies affect development practice.
This will require the City to continually monitor development and periodically update
performance standards to meet the City's objectives.
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allow density "shiffing" within developments to aeeommedate the extfaor-dinafy
(-2) TreeA4eservation-and-Replasec-nentlTransifioe . 9
II li NII�INII
(13) Clustering and Custom Lot Grading
The City will promote the use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to
encourage clustering and custom lot grading (versus mass site grading) for tree
preservation and natural vegetation retention in areas of significant biodiversity. The
City will use the 2006 Natural Resources Inventory prepared by Hennepin County to
identify woodlands and substantial plant and animal habitat areas that should be
preserved.
(24) Architectural Standards
The City will establish additional architectural standards for all new attached housing
in the Northwest Overla in the city. Since most of the undeveloped land is in the
Northwest Overlay, these standards will articularly benefit this area of Plymouth.
These standards will include requirements for a variety of building exterior designs
and styles within individual developments.
(35) Non -sequential Utility Staging and Assessment Deferrals
Development within the Northwest Overlay will be phased according to planned,
sequential extensions of public infi•astructure. Public improvements occurring in a
non -sequential order will require developer commitments to pay for off-site street
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and utility improvements (and possibly developer -requested amendments to approved
utility staging plans). Public improvements benefiting LA -RT areas will be eligible
for special assessment deferrals, according to approved City policy.
(46) Northwest Greenway Implementation
A significant component in retaining the open space, natural features and rural
suburban atmosphere of Northwest Plymouth is the Northwest Greenway Plan. The
City will evaluate all development proposals with the objective of implementing the
Northwest Greenway.
FIGURE 3-2
NORTHWEST GREENWAY
2 EXISTING URBAN AREA
The 2030 Land Use Plan (Figure 3-1) shows minimal change from the 2020 Land
Use Plan for the currently urbanized area of Plymouth. However, the City initially
identified 13 areas that may have the potential to undergo change during the planning
period.
Following public input and review, the City changed the land use classification for
three areas (the Little Peninsula, three wetland -dominated lots at the northeast corner
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of Rockford Road and Highway 55 and three lots at the southeast corner of
Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55). The City also identified five key areas where land
use may undergo change. The City did not formally change the land use
classification for the affected sites, but they are specially noted on the plan map. All
five would entail some measure of redevelopment if change does occur. The areas
include: 1) Plymouth City Center; 2) the site of the Four Seasons Shopping Center; 3)
two parcels at the northwest corner of Rockford Road and Highway 55; 4) three
parcels at the southwest corner of County Road 101 and Highway 55; and 5) the
industrial area southeast of Medicine Lake.
a City Center
****To be added after study completed.****
b Four Seasons Shopping Center
This center has encountered high vacancy rates over the past several years. The site
has good visibility, but access is circuitous. Traffic volume is an issue for the single
family neighborhood to the west. The City operates a park and ride lot on the south
end of the site. This location is strategic to the City's transit operations. Based on
these factors, the City has concluded that this site is a good candidate for mixed use
when it redevelops. Any redevelopment plan would need to ineludeideally have a
transit component and it would need to be sensitive to the adjacent single family
neighborhood.
C Northwest Corner of Rockford Road and Highway 55
The existing uses on the two affected parcels have operated at this location for many
years. Both owners have indicated their intent to continue operating for the
foreseeable future. However, the City recognizes that should joint redevelopment of
the two parcels occur during the planning period, direct access to Highway 55 would
be eliminated. In addition, the existing street network could not support more intense
commercial use on these parcels. In recognition of these facts, the City has
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concluded that if these parcels redevelop, Commercial Office is more appropriate
than the current Commercial classification.
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d Southwest Corner of County Road 101 and Highway 55
Development of this area is complicated by wetlands and the City's requirement for a
frontage road along Highway 55 that would connect the existing frontage road to the
west to County Road 101. Site access would not be further affected by proposed
plans for a grade -separated Highway 55 (refer to section f). Given the good site
visibility and the good access from the planned frontage road on County Road 101,
the City could support a Mixed Use (higher density residential and commercial)
classification for this area.
e Industrial Area Southeast of Medicine Lake
Many older industrial buildings in this area cannot satisfy the demands of the existing
industrial market. During the planning period, some of the industrial buildings in the
area will become less competitive in the market. At the same time, this area is
located adjacent to one of the City's greatest natural assets, Medicine Lake, as well as
an extensive park and trail system. In addition, the area has good highway access,
plus many of the properties are located such that they are not negatively impacted by
highway noise. Consequently, the City eould-supports a transition to Commercial
Office uses for much of the area and a change to higher density residential use for the
area adjacent to Medicine Lake. The density would be determined by the type of
design—use of low impact environmental design, including open space preservation
and high quality architectural design are elements that could increase the density that
the City would allow.
f Highway 55 Corridor
In addition to the five areas discussed above, the City will carcrully consider all land
use changes in the Highway 55 corridor west of I-494. Mn/DOT is studying the
potential of converting this section of Highway 55 to a four -lane, grade -separated
facility. Although any changes to I[ighway 55 are long range, development in this
corridor should be made in consideration of the potential for limited access to a
grade -separated roadway.
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The City already recognizes that the upgrading of Fernbrook Lane may spur
redevelopment in the southwest quadrant of Highway 55 and I-494. Any proposed
redevelopment must consider proposed plans for upgrading Highway 55 and the
interchange with I494. In addition, since this area is a gateway to Plymouth, the
City will encourage high profile, multi -story buildings with high quality finishes at a
scale consistent with the West Health building in the northeast quadrant of the
interchange.
3 MIXED USE
Mixed use development allows the mixing of higher intensity land uses in one
building or the physical integration of different uses on the same lot or within close
proximity. Typically, mixed use includes a combination of retail, office, cultural or
entertainment uses with higher density residential use. However, these uses can
occur in combination without housing and still be considered mixed use. To date, the
City has not processed any mixed use projects.
Plymouth will allow mixed use to occur with or without housing as a component.
Mixed use developments will be processed as a planned unit development (PUD),
with the location of specific uses and development criteria determined through that
process.
4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Plymouth presently has no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
However, there is an active Plymouth Historical Society that will lead any
preservation efforts within the City. The City will continue to provide assistance to
the Historical Society in order to meet common objectives.
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5 SOLAR ACCESS PROTECTION
Protecting solar access means protecting solar collectors (or the location of future
collectors) from shading by adjacent structures or vegetation. The City recognizes
the importance of protecting solar access. In addition to allowing solar energy
systems as a permitted use in all zoning districts, the Zoning Ordinance provides
standards for establishing and protecting solar energy systems. The Ordinance limits
building height in all zoning districts and requires a conditional use permit to exceed
the height limitations. In approving a conditional use permit to exceed the height
standard, the City Council must find that the building would not limit solar access to
abutting or neighboring properties. While these standards go a long way to protect
solar access, mature trees, topography and the location of structures make it difficult
to obtain unobstructed access on every lot.
D LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
Table 3-2 provides a breakdown of future land uses within the City, calculated for
each distinct land use classification.
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TABLE 3-2
FUTURE LAND USE
Land Use Guide Plan
Classification
Total Acres
Cumulative Percent
of Total
LA -RT, Living Area Rural Transition
288
1.27%
LA -RI, Living Area Rural 1
65
0.29%
LA -R2, Living Area Rural 2
731
3.22%
LA -R3, Living Area Rural 3
35
0.15%
Sum
1,119
4.92%
LA -1, Living Area 1
7,060
31.07%
LA -2, Living Area 2
2,391
10.52%
LA -3, Living Area 3
620
2.73%
LA -4, Living Area 4
592
2.61%
Sun:
10,663
46.92%
Sub -Total Living Areas 1
11,782
51.85%
C, Commercial
477
2.10%
CC, City Center
137
0.60%
CO, Commercial Office
584
2.57%
IP, Planned Industrial
1,752
7.71%
P -I, Public/Semi-Public/Institutional
3,204
14.10%
Roads, Railroad, Etc.
3,331
14.66%
Lakes
1,457
6.41%
Sub -Total Non -Living Areas
10 942
48.15%
TOTAL
22,n5724
100.00%
Source: City of Plymouth
When interpreting the Land Use Plan as found in Figure 3-1, the City will use the
following guidelines:
■ Where applicable, the boundary between two land use classifications shall be
considered to extend to the center of an adjacent street.
■ In undeveloped areas, the classifications on the plan assume that the
boundary between classifications will follow major roads. Consequently, if
the final alignment of a road changes from that shown on the map, the line on
the Land Use Plan will also move to reflect the adjusted road alignment.
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For residential, commercial and industrial classifications, there is more than one
corresponding zoning district. More than one district may be applicable to a
particular site depending on: 1) the type and density/intensity of uses; 2)
compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan, including public facilities (e.g..
transportation and sanitary sewer); and 3) the purposes of the individual zoning
district.
1 RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Residential use is the predominant land use in Plymouth, comprising just over half of
the city's total acreage. The Land Use Plan provides for a broad range of housing
opportunities in eight different "Living Areas." Each specifies a range of acceptable
densities.
The City will continue to provide opportunities for a broad range of housing styles
for people in all stages of the life cycle, from young adults to families with children
to seniors. While the plan recognizes that the single family home is the most
dominant housing option in Plymouth, this plan strives to provide opportunities for a
variety of housing styles developed in a range of densities.
The City has established minimum and maximum densities for each living area as
illustrated in Table 3-1. All new development will be required to meet the minimum
density guidelines unless the developer can demonstrate that site characteristics make
it infeasible to reach this goal. Density is based on the net acreage of the site (which
excludes wetlands and areas below the 100 -year ordinary high water level for lakes
and streams) divided by the number of dwelling units.
2 COMMERCIAL LAND USES
Commercial land uses occupy a relatively small amount of the City's land area (just
over five percent). However, their location and accessibility are critical to providing
residents with necessary goods and services. The location of and access to a specific
commercial site is directly related to the type and intensity of commercial use that the
site can support.
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The land use guide plan includes three commercial guiding designations, consisting
of "CO" (Commercial Office), "C" (Commercial) and "CC" (City Center).
To protect the health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding uses and the
community as a whole, proposed commercial developments must be carefully
evaluated in terms of their access, location, size, intensity, traffic generation, context,
site plan and building orientation, structural aesthetics and transition to non-
commercial uses. Access and how much traffic a proposed development will
generate will be major considerations in determining the zoning for a commercially -
guided site.
3 INDUSTRIAL LAND USES
Although residential use is the predominant land use in Plymouth, industrial land (not
quite eight percent of the City's land area) provides opportunities for much of
Plymouth's employment base. Convenient locations with access to regional highway
and railway routes and other services needed for business development have made
Plymouth an important industrial employment center for the western part of the
region. The jobs and tax base that industrial uses provide are important contributors
to the economic vitality of the community.
With the continued evolution of the information age, Plymouth has seen a shift in the
nature of its industrial users. Current trends show a greater amount of area devoted
to office uses and the associated higher demand for parking. The City will need to
balance the demand for parking with other objectives, including limiting impervious
surfaces and promoting travel demand management.
To protect the health, safety and general welfare of the surrounding uses and the
community as a whole, the City must carefully evaluate industrial developments in
terms of their access, location, size, intensity, traffic generation, context, site plan and
building orientation, structural aesthetics and transition to non -industrial uses.
Access and how much traffic a proposed development will generate will be major
considerations in determining the zoning for an industrially -guided site.
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4 PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL LAND USES
The objective of public, semi-public and institutional uses is to provide services,
frequently on a non-profit basis, rather than the sale of goods and services. In
Plymouth, public/semi-public uses make up roughly 14 percent of the City's land
area. Many of these uses, such as schools, churches and parks are essential to the
creation of a healthy, well-balanced community. Others, such as public utility
structures are essential to providing municipal sewer and water, which residents and
businesses rely upon on a daily basis. Where these services are located is an
important community consideration.
Some institutional facilities such as places of worship, schools, parks and recreation
facilities can be suitably located in residential neighborhoods. Schools and parks in
particular often become the focus of the neighborhood in which they are located.
Public service facilities such as post offices and libraries are more appropriately
located in or near neighborhood centers.
The development of other uses such as correctional treatment and detention facilities
need to be carefully planned and regulated consistent with state law.
5 MIXED USE
The mixed use classification allows the integration of land uses of different intensity
within close proximity. In the City of Plymouth, it means a developer can mix
residential and non-residential uses or different types of non-residential uses which,
in turn, can reduce reliance on the automobile and increase convenience for residents.
F CONSISTENCY WITH OFFICIAL CONTROLS
State law requires consistency between a community's comprehensive plan and
official controls. Whenever the City makes a change to its Comprehensive Plan, the
City will review its official controls, including the Zoning Ordinance, to identify
possible inconsistencies between the adopted plan and official controls. An
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inconsistency would be any official control that is in direct conflict with the goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
To maintain consistency between the Land Use Plan and Zoning Map, the City will
only rezone property consistent with the Land Use Plan. The Appendix to the Land
Use Plan identifies which zoning districts are generally consistent with each of the
land use classifications. Zoning districts not specifically identified under each land
use classification may also be allowed if the resulting density and type of
development are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The City has established a uniform process and criteria for amending the Land Use
Plan. The outline of the process and review criteria is found in Appendix 3.
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Agenda Number
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 11, 2007 for the EQC Meeting of September 19, 2007
TO: Environmental Quality Committee (EQC), through, Doran Cote, Public Works
Director
FROM: Kris Hageman, Solid Waste Coordinator
SUBJECT: Multi -Family Dwelling Recycling Status Report and Opportunities for Increased
Abatement.
ACTION REQUESTED: Direct staff to further investigate and analyze opportunities to
increase recycling tonnages from Multi -Family Dwellings and set a special meeting of the EQC
to discuss MFD recycling.
BACKGROUND: City Ordinance 600.29, Required Recycling Services; Multiple Family
Dwellings (MFD), states the owner of a MFD must make available to occupants the services for
collection of designated recyclables. There are over 35 MFD complexes within Plymouth
totaling just over 4,100 units with a range of 10 to 224 units at each complex. See full ordinance
attached.
An additional requirement of the ordinance is an annual report providing program details such as
collection system, educational plan for residents, and hauler information. In 2006, 429 tons were
reported from the haulers. I would estimate this to be one-half the amount of materials actually
collected for recycling within the MFD sector. Recycling programs are usually similar per each
hauler in terms of materials collected but there is no consistent program organized for all
buildings. Three haulers service the MFD sector of the community.
In 2000, the city received a Recycling Incentive Grant from Hennepin Count), to utilize
additional staff and financial resources for a project designed to determine current program status
tlu-oughout the city, implement a variety of educational programs, determine the progranm/system
that yields high participation and abatement levels, identify barriers and opportunities for
progress as well as implement successful program elements citywide.
Five complexes in the city participated in our project. While each building had a few special
needs or issues, the barriers and ideas generated to provide a successful program were agreed
upon by all:
Challenges/Barriers: Management turn -over, resident turn over, change in haulers, educational
material production plus multiple languages/communication obstacles all contribute to the extra
time and attention the program requires.
Elements for Success: Good participation, clean recycling areas, minimal contamination,
cooperation in sorting/preparation of materials, good understanding of the importance of
recycling and least possible cost.
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Most components of the project were accomplished although a city-wide program was not
initiated due to a lack of staff time deemed necessary for success.
Currently, staff reviews the annual recycling reports, produces educational materials (usually
flyers) will offer technical support and conduct site visits upon request.
The cities of St. Paul and Roseville incorporate MFD recycling collection into their curbside
collection contract paying per unit/per month or per ton. In these systems the hauler/processor
does have dedicated staff for the MFD program.
The Recycling Drop off Center is available daily from 5 am- 9 pm and is promoted on all
educational materials. Before the Central Water Treatment Plant was built in 2006 residents and
small businesses had 24 hour access to the Drop off Center.
Opportunities for Increased Abatement: Capturing accurate tonnage reports from the haulers
improve tonnage data and should more accurately reflect activity in the MFD sector. Residents
living in MFD's are very interested in recycling and want to participate if a good, consistent,
convenient program is available on site.
BUDGET IMPACT: The City's current Solid Waste Fund balance is substantial,
approximately $2,200,000. These funds have been collected over many years as the residential
Solid Waste Fee and from revenue from the sale of recyclable materials. The City could make
use of this fund to help off set additional program costs. There are a few options for improving
MFD recycling programs. An organized program could be established with a per unit fee or per
ton fee. There could also be a flat fee to each building based on number of units/service level
required. If a contract hauler does not dedicate staff to the program, based on our grant project
experience, to make significant increases in participation and abatement levels a dedicated city
staff person at .10 - .25 FTE would be recommended. Various billing methods will need to be
evaluated by the Finance Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Direct staff to further investigate and analyze opportunities to
increase recycling tonnages from Multi -Family Dwellings and set a special meeting of the EQC
to discuss MFD recycling.
Attaclunents
City Ordinance — Section 600 — Garbage and Rubbish Disposal
Hennepin County Incentive Grant Report — Multi -housing Recycling Improvement
Project
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SHENANDOAH
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
September 4, 2007
Rick Kline
Plymouth Fire Chief
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
Dear Chief;
Our Board member, Karen Gilbertson, had contacted your department to see if a
member of the Fire Department could come to our National Night Out meeting.
We were pleasantly surprised to see one of your trucks pull up next to where we
had gathered. Two members of your department got out of the truck and proceeded to
invite the children present to climb into the truck. Let me tell you there were several very
excited young boys and girls that immediately scrambled into the truck!
The "more mature" members of out group enjoyed the complete tour of the truck
that the two young men gave us. They proceeded to open all the doors and explain what
was behind the door and how the equipment was used in an emergency situation. It was
an educational experience for the members of our Association and for our State
Representative Sarah Anderson who was visiting us. Sarah said that was the best
explanation she had gotten as to the duties of the Fire Department and their equipment.
The two young men that made the presentation were Gary Henrickson and Daniel
Ricker. I hope you will include this letter in their personnel file as one example of their
excellent interaction with Plymouth citizens. THEY WERE GREAT!
Our thanks to the Fire Department for making the 2007 National Night Out one we
will really remember.
cc:Shenandoah Board Members
Plymouth City Council
Association
2800 TERRACEVIEW COU (59') PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
September 13, 2007
Ms. Susan Hintz, Superintendent
Osseo Area Schools
11200 — 93rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
SUBJECT: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAM
Dear Ms. Hintz:
As you may know, the above referenced federal funding program is available to communities to
establish or improve safer walking and biking routes for children to walk or ride to schools. It is
intended to fill gaps in existing established routes to schools or to establish new, safe routes. On
August 29, 2007, MnDOT announced the third SRTS funding solicitation (see attached
information).
As an eligible recipient of these funds, which require no local match, I would like to advise you
of the City of Plymouth's desire to partner with the school district in developing safe routes to
schools in the district and to request funding for potential projects. The City is interested in
improvements including but not limited to the following:
• Ensuring all pedestrian crossings are appropriately marked and have adequate
signage.
• improving pedestrian crossing lighting.
• Improving pedestrian crossing visibility.
• Adding sidewalks and/or trails as needed.
Please be advised that applications are due by November 16, 2007. If you have any questions or
require any additional information, please feel free to call me at (763) 509-5501.
Sincerely,
Doran Cote, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Laurie Alu-ens, City Manager
Robert Moberg, P.E., City Engineer
Ross A. Beckwith, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 10, 2007
TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager
cc: Steve Juetten
FROM: Barbara SenneVlanning Manager
SUBJECT: Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility (HCACF) Population Report
Hennepin County Community Corrections staff has submitted their monthly report on average
daily population for the month of August, 2007.
The average daily population reported for the Plymouth facility was 568, less than the occupancy
limit of 601 set by the Conditional Use Permit. The difference from the last several months
when the mimbers exceeded the 601 limit comes from a lower number of County -incarcerated
(versus short term offenders transferred from MN Department of Corrections facilities) in the
Men's section.
The chart below shows the average monthly population since June of 1999.
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DATE: September 10, 2007
TO:L ie Ahrens, City Manager
FROM: Joe yan, Building Official
SUBJECT: Fireworks Display - Rusten Wood Development
Our office just completed the review and issued a permit to Hollywood Pyrotechnics for
an outdoor fireworks display that will take place at the Rusten Wood Development site
on Thursday evening, September 20`h at approximately 8:30p.m.
The display will last approximately 20 minutes, and will discharge an array of mortar
shells up to 3,inches in diameter.
The operator is certified by the state, and the proposed site and event complies with both
Minnesota State Statute and the State Fire Code.
As a condition of approval, the City is requiring that a total of 3 Fire Department
apparatus vehicles be on site during the entire event, and that a total of 10 Fire
Department personnel be present. The developer is responsible for payment to the Fire
Chief for the standby personnel.
We have requested the developer notify both the Police Department and all adjacent
property owners prior to the event, to minimize potential complaint calls.
Attached is a site location map and photos of the area in question.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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A view from the display site to the South West. Additional Audience will be in that cul-de-sac. Again a .3uu
foot safety distance from shells and over 200 feet from Low Level Aerial will be marked, and patrolled by a
spotter. Caution tape will be run along the road marking the safety area. The road shown is the dead=end
road of the display site and will be closed to traffic and people during the setup and display.
A view up to the display site from the audience area.
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A view to the East, showing the display sites on the road and dirt (now grass) areas. Marsn ana w000s to me
left (North), and a Model Home to the South East. The Cul-de-sac shown is a dead-end, and will have no
traffic during setup and firing of the display.
A view from display site 1 to the South East, showing the Model Home at about 300 feet. Caution tape wiii oe
run at the safety line behind the home. Spotters will be placed near the home to watch the line and assure
no hot fallout lands in that direction.
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L
PYROTECHNICS INC
Mira LaCous
President / Display Operator
Hollywood Pyrotechnics, Inc.
1567 Antler Point
Eagan, MN 55122
miraghal lywoodpyrate chnics.com
651-454-7976 or 651-454-7975 fax
1-866-PYR0411(797-6411) toll-free
612-730-9380 mobile
Site Survey
Hickory Fine homes — Plymouth Addition
September 20th 2007 Shoot
The site is a new home addition in Plymouth, near Hadley Lake. The area is on the far west end of 8"' Ave off
of Central Ave N (Hwy 101). Much of the area is undeveloped, and is between the lake and a marsh area.
The event is an open house and model home launch for the new addition. A variety of entertaining events
are planned for the day. The fireworks display site is on the far North cul-de-sac of the addition. The display
site is a higher location than much of the surrounding area, and is not in any traffic pattern. The site is up to
300 feet to audience members and further to other homes or surrounding community areas. There is a
marsh and woods area to the North, and a model home about 300 feet to the East. A tree line to the South,
and more audience and some other festivities to the West.
Given a tight area, and some flexibility for wind. We are revising the permit request for a maximum of 3"
display shells. Much of the display will be Low Level Aerial, and small aerial cakes and front effects. The
required distance for the 3" material is 210 feet. The requirement for Low Level Aerial is 200 feet. The site
will be split into two close areas. One for cakes and mine effects (site 1) and one for shells and finale shells
(site 2). Display Site 2 is a clearing in front of the drainage wet area that is clear of trees and brush. These
sites are in proximity to each other of not greater than 75 feet, and will be fired by the same operator, in full
view of both areas. The second site offers a rise and some further protection for the audience in case of an
incident. The display is electronically fired, with spotters and fire watch personnel provided by HPI at
strategic locations around the display perimeter. HPI fire suppression equipment will be on site and ready for
any incident. HPI spotters are in constant radio communication with each other and the display operator.
The display length is about 20 minutes.
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