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(?)
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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
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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
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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
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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%)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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