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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 12-06-2005 SpecialAgenda City of Plymouth Joint City Council/ Planning Commission Meeting Land Use Plan Update for Northwest Area Tuesday, December 6, 2005 7:00 p.m. Plymouth Room Plymouth Creek Center 1. Call to Order—Mayor Johnson 2. Brief Recap of November 30 Workshop and Review Agenda/ Goals for December 6 3. Overview of Population, Employment and Housing Trends and Relationship to Land Use Plan 4. Existing Land Use, City-wide and Planning Areas 1 & 2 5. Discussion of Planning Area 1 Land Use Issues 6. Discussion of Planning Area 2 Land Use Issues 7. Summarize Results/ Next Steps 8. General Questions and Discussion 9. Adjourn (not later than 10:00 p.m.) Time Estimate) 5 Minutes 30 Minutes 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 1 Hour 5 Minutes City Council/ Planning Commission Workshop Land Use Plan for Northwest Area November 30, 2005 Draft Agenda for December 6 f. Population, employment and housing trends S Land use, city-wide and planning areas Discuss Planning Area 1 land use issues Discuss Planning Area 2 land use issues Next steps Overview of Plan Update Process Agenda Review goals for workshops Overview of plan update process Results of October neighborhood issues identification meeting Vision statements City-wide land use policies Questions/ discussion Listening Session Monday, December 12 7:00 p.m. Black Box Theater, Plymouth Creek Center Opportunity to address the Council and Commission on any issues related to plan update Metropolitan Council role and requirements a Review and comment for conformance with Development Framework and other polices Require amendments if a substantial impact on, or substantial departure from, regional systems plans: transportation (highways, transit & airports), parks and wastewater ti Systems statements issued Sept. '05 require cities to review and update plans Statute requires update every 10 years 2008) Metropolitan Council Employment 138,103 152,574 Other metropolitan policy issues ti Surface water 16 Water supply planning Housing Affordable housing allocations for 2010 to 2020 will be used to set new "Livable Communities" goals Land availability/ density Staffing for plan update Steering Committee Metropolitan Council systems statement issues Transportation Constrained funding for improvements to regional system (1-494 only) L Wastewater Inflow & infiltration Cost-sharing of Elm Creek interceptor Development density Parks New Hope -Crystal Golden Valley Regional Trail Neighborhood meetings on Draft Plan April/ May '06 City-wide plan update June '06- June '07 Staffing for plan update Steering Committee Seven staff teams (Land Use, Housing, Surface Water, Transportation, Parks, Water/Sewer, Public Facilities) Interdepartmental, interdisciplinary Consultant assistance Land use, natural resources inventory, other(?) 2 Steering Committee Convener: Anne Hurlburt Laurie Ahrens Josh Doty Eric Blank , Jim Barnes Doran Cote a Diane Evans Dale Hahn ^d Ron Quanbeck Mike Goldstein % Mike Kohn Rick Kline Pat Qvale Barb Senness Helen LaFave Shawn Drill Status of other Plan Elements Surface Water Plan Convener: Ron Quanbeck Anne Hurlburt a Mark Peterson Eric Blank Shane Misshagi Doran Cote % Derek Asche 4 Josh Doty Scott Newberger Jared Noelting Mike Kohn Housing Plan Convener: Jim Barnes b Barb Senness '• Diane Evans Marie Darling y Jan Olsson Kip Berglund 1 Angela Haseman Tracey Jones Transportation Plan Convener: Barb Senness Anne Hurlburt Gary Smith Doran Cote Mike Kohn Kip Berglund Pat Qvale a Ross Beckwith Gretchen Hurr Tom Vetsch s Dan Plekkenpol 3 Land Use Plan Convener: Anne Hurlburt s Eric Blank ti Larry Farris Doran Cote Ron Quanbeck Barb Senness Shane Misshagi A Marie Darling Jan Olsson ti Jared Noelting Helen LaFave Jim Barnes Joel Franz Housing Plan Convener: Jim Barnes b Barb Senness '• Diane Evans Marie Darling y Jan Olsson Kip Berglund 1 Angela Haseman Tracey Jones Transportation Plan Convener: Barb Senness Anne Hurlburt Gary Smith Doran Cote Mike Kohn Kip Berglund Pat Qvale a Ross Beckwith Gretchen Hurr Tom Vetsch s Dan Plekkenpol 3 Parks Plan Convener: Diane Evans Eric Blank Mark Peterson Barb Senness Paul Buck Marie Darling= Derek Asche Jared Noelting Public Facilities Plan Convener: Josh Doty Laurie Ahrens % Mark Jones Dale Hahn Pat Qvale Jared Noelting Tom Evenson Tom Vetsch Planning Areas Map PLYMOUTH CITY LIMITS NNING P PA IFI nz Northwest 5.C.H.MIDT LK RD ............. Planning iai Areas KE RD RD 1 X! A Water & Sewer Plans Convener: Shawn Drill ti Anne Hurlburt Ron Quanbeck Doran Cote ^= Ross Beckwith Kip Berglund Mike Kohn Joe Ryan ^r Dave Dreelan Results of October Neighborhood Issue Identification Meetings Community Strengths Area 1 Rank 1. Wetlands/Lakes/Natural Setting (12.5%) 2. Good Parks/ Trails/Recreation (11.8%) 3. Low Crime/Safe Neighborhoods (11.1%) 4. Good Schools (9.0%) 5. Good Location within Region (7.6 %) Area 2 Rank i. Good Schools (14.2%) 2. Good Location within Region (9.2%) 3. Wetlands/Lakes/Natural Setting (8.5%) 4. Low Crime/Safe Neighborhoods (7.9%) 5. Rural Atmosphere 7.0%) rd Community Weaknesses Area 1 Rank i. Traffic Congestion Worsening (21.7°/x) 2. Too Few Natural/Open Area Left (13.8%) 3. Too Crowded Already 8.7%) 4. General Taxes Too High 5.8%) S. Traffic Noise Increasing 4.3%) Area 2 Rank 1. Traffic Congestion Worsening (20.0%) 2. Too Few Natural/Open Area Left (8.5%) 3. Zoning Too Restrictive 8.0%) 4. General Taxes Too High 7.1%) 5. Housing Costs Too High (6.4%) Neighborhood Growth Desires Area 1 Rank i. Retain Rural Atmosphere (13.9%) 2. More Natural areas/Open Spaces (12.5%) 3. Slower Growth Rate 11.1%) 4. Single Family Development Focus 9.7%) S. More Parks and Trails 7.6%) Area 2 Rank 1. Expand Sewer and Water (13.2%) Z Retain Rural Atmosphere (10.0%) 3. More Natural Areas/ Open Spaces (9.1%) 4. Single Family Development Focus 6.4%) 5. Transit -friendly Development (5.9%) Area 2 Headlines i. Growth allowed/services extended (16 -24.2%) 2. Area has balanced growth/good planning and design (15 - 22.7%) 3. Area retains rural atmosphere (6- 9.1 %) 4. Area retains natural amenities (5- 7.6%) 5. Elm Creek golf course not redeveloped (5 - 7.6%) Neighborhood Growth Concerns Area 1 Rank i. Loss of Natural Areas/ Open Spaces (15.4°/x) 2. Increase in Traffic Congestion (14.0%) 3. Loss of Trees (10.3%) 4. Increase in Crime (8.1%) S. Loss of Wildlife (6.6%) Area 2 Rank 1. increase in Traffic Congestion (13.3%) 2. Loss of Natural Areas/ Open Spaces (10.3°/x) 3. Roads Already Congested (7.3%) 4. Increase in Crime (6.3%) 5. Loss of Trees (6.3%) Area 1 Headlines 1. Area retains natural amenities (6 - 20.0%) 2. Area retains rural atmosphere (5 - 16.7%) 3. Area has balanced growth/good planning and design (5- 16.7%) 4. Area is the best place to live (5- 16.7%) 5. City didn't listen - amenities lost (4 - 13.3%) Summary & Conclusions Natural areas & rural atmosphere common strengths in Areas 1 & 2 Traffic congestion, loss of amenities, increase in crime, change in lifestyle common growth concerns in Areas 1 & 2 Retaining natural amenities, rural atmosphere single-family focus are common growth desires in Areas 1 & 2 5 Summary & Conclusions Extension of public utilities, more parks & trails, mix of lot sizes/types & affordability are common growth desires Conflicting attitudes in each area about rural and urban development alternatives & preferences Stronger preference in Area 1 to remain rural Stronger preference in Area 2 to become more urban Comprehensive Plan Vision Statements 1. Maintain a safe and secure community. Plymouth values the safe and secure environment currently found in the community. There is a very low crime rate in the community, which leads to a sense of security among residents. People value the superior police protection provided by the City and the involvement of individuals, families and neighborhoods in creating a safe environment. Summary & Conclusions Acknowledging divergent attitudes within both areas may require modifying vision statements, goals & policies Challenge in updating plan will be in balancing divergent attitudes & selecting growth management strategies consistent with visions, goals policies Discussion questions: Are these statements from the 2000 Comprehensive Plan still valid? Are there ideas or issues missing? How do they reflect the strengths or weaknesses, the concerns or desires, as expressed at the neighborhood meetings? g Do they reflect our vision for Plymouth? 2. Protect and enhance the natural environment. Plymouth values the natural resources in the community, including lakes, streams, wetlands and the rolling and wooded terrain. A clean environment is important to people and the existing natural resources contribute to the livability of the community. 2 3. Support high quality education. Plymouth values education, supports the school districts 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 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. Several key highways run through the community and provide direct access to the regional transportation system. The layout of the community affords convenient access to goods and services within the community. The trail system and public transportation provide usable alternative modes of transportation. The mix of housing and business within the community allows residents to live near their place of employment. 7. Provide high quality City services and facilities. Plymouth values both the facilities and services provided by the City. The park and trail systems contribute to the quality of life and sense of open space 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 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. 4. Maintain and enhance housing quality and diversity. Plymouth values diverse housing opportunities in neighborhoods throughout the community, including affordable housing, senior housing and life -cycle housing. A wide variety of well -constructed and attractive housing for all income levels, both owner - occupied and rental, is available in the community. The housing within the community is well-maintained and meets the physical needs of residents. 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. 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, 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. 7 City -Wide Land Use Goals & Policies Policies: a. Identify areas of incompatible land use and opportunities to reduce associated land use conflicts. b. Require the use of vegetative screening, open space, berming and other types of buffers to provide transitions between incompatible land uses. Policies: e. Promote development of non-polluting, well- designed commercial and industrial uses to maintain the community's diversified tax base and provide varied employment opportunities. f. Protect the existing rural character of the land not planned for urban development before 2020. Goal 1: Establish and maintain a land use pattern that respects and reflects the community's desire to provide for a variety of land uses, including residential neighborhoods, retail commercial and office areas, industrial developments, civic uses and parks and open space. Policies: c. Encourage redevelopment of obsolete, underutilized and deteriorated uses and pursue redevelopment when an identifiable market or public need exists for the redeveloped uses. d. Encourage the mixing of complementary uses to enhance convenience and accessibility and decrease traffic. Goal 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. Policies: a. Provide public services and facilities in a cost-effective manner. b. Support an orderly and logical staging of infrastructure and utilities in conjunction with development within the 2020 MUSA. Goal 3: Encourage all areas of the City to be visually appealing, vital and continually maintained. Goal 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. Policies: c. Establish and apply development standards that protect the environment and advance community values while allowing reasonable use of private property. d. Promote solar access protection. e. Support preservation of historically significant resources. Policies: a. Establish development standards that encourage quality design, aesthetic appeal and compatibility with the existing physical environment for all future development. b. Establish regulations to ensure maintenance of all types of residential, commercial and industrial structures and properties. Support preservation of historically significant resources. c. Construct and maintain high quality attractive public facilities. Policies: a. Establish a strong community -wide focal point in City Center with a mix of civic, recreation, entertainment and commercial activities. b. Identify physical barriers to non - motorized access and provide connections across these barriers at key locations where feasible. 0 Policies: c. Identify opportunities to enhance major entrances into the community and major thoroughfares through the community with signage, landscaping or other improvements that identify Plymouth d. Encourage development patterns that promote walking, biking and transit use. Next meetings Council/ Planning Commission Workshop #2 Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m. Draft Agenda for December 6 Population, employment and housing trends Land use, city-wide and planning areas Discuss Planning Area 1 land use issues Discuss Planning Area 2 land use issues 1, Next steps General Questions/ Discussion Next meetings Council/ Planning Commission Workshop #2 Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m. Listening Session Monday, December 12 7:00 p.m. 10