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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-10 Planning Commission Meeting Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 10, 2017 6:00 P.M. — Worksession I. Planning Commission Vacancy Interviews 7:00 P.M. —Regular Meeting I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve July 20, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (1) IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports V. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes. VI. Public Hearings VII. New Business A. Commission Appointment Recommendation: Discuss and make recommendation for appointment to Planning Commission vacancies (2) B. Accessory Structure Ordinance (3) VIII. Old Business A. Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018 (4) IX. Informational A. Upcoming Meetings: • Tuesday, August 22, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, September 12, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Thursday, September 14, 2017 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, September 26, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall B. Council Representative • Tuesday, August 22, 2017—Commissioner Kremer • Tuesday, September 26, 2017—Commissioner Bye X. Adjourn. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS "° PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday,July 20,2017—Oak Park Heights City Hall Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Welcome City Planning Commissioner Jennifer Bye Chair Kremer called the meeting to order @ 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Kremer, Bye&Freeman; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Dougherty. Absent: Commissioner Anthony. Chair Kremer welcomed interim Commissioner Jennifer Bye. II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Bye,moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 3 —0. III. Approval of July 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Bye,moved to approved the Minutes as presented. Carried 3 - 0. W. Department/Commission Liaison / Other Reports: City Administrator Johnson noted the August 2,2017 River Crossing Opening Celebration will include a formal ribbon cutting event @ 10 a.m.and that Oak Park Heights will be hosting an ice cream social at 11 a.m.in Oak Park Crossing Park. He noted that there will be trolley shuttle transportation from Fury Motors at Hwy 36 & Osgood and from the Stillwater Junior High for those wishing to attend the event. V. Visitors/Public Comment: None. VI. Public Hearings: None. VII. New Business: A. Schedule date and time for Planning Commission Vacancy Interviews: City Administrator noted that three applications had been received and that the deadline was July 21'for application to be submitted. Discussion was had and consensus reached to holding interviews prior to the August 10th Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. VIII. Old Business: Chair Kremer asked if there was an update as the property maintenance at the Palmer Station property. City Administrator Johnson stated that staff had reached out to Creative Homes and that the mowing is on schedule to occur by the end of the week. Planning Commission Minutes July 20,2017 Page 2 of 2 A. Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018: City Planner Richards reviewed his July 13, 2017 memorandum and discussed the same with the Commission. Discussion included population growth data, the introduction description, elements required from Metropolitan Council to be included with the plan, page formatting, elements displayed upon the maps, development patterns, land use and the land use analysis descriptions,presentation of population densities within zoning districts with respect to importance of including numbers of units and similar information being included, zoning districts and their descriptions,natural environment elements and related sections in the land use goals and polices section and how the language inclusion may affect development processes,the education component of the social inventory not including alternative educational attainment, and income growth rates for the City in relation to Washington County overall per the data table. IX. Informational: A. Upcoming Meetings: • Tuesday, July 25, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Thursday,August 10, 2017 Planning Commission Commission Interviews 6:00 p.m./City Hall Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, August 22, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall B. Council Representative • Tuesday, July 25, 2017—TBD—Chair Kremer stated that he would try to attend. • Tuesday, august 22, 2017—Commissioner Kremer X. Adjourn. Commissioner Bye, seconded by Commissioner Freeman,moved to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Carried 3 —0. Respectfully submitted, Julie Hultman Planning&Code Enforcement Approved by the Planning Commission: encAzwam..4111Z City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.—P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 Memo To: Planning Commission From: Julie Hultman Date: August 4, 2017 Re: Commissioner Appointments Following Commission application interviews, held prior to the regular August 10, 2017 meeting, the Commission should discuss and recommend City Council appointment for two seats upon the Planning Commission. The seats being filled are those vacated by Greg Quale and Beth Nelson, both whose unfilled terms expire May 31, 2019. Staff recommendation is that the recommended terms of appointment for both of the seats commence upon approval of the City Council and culminate May 31, 2019. TP 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC a@PlanningCo.com MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 2, 2017 RE: Oak Park Heights — Accessory Building Amendments — Planning Commission TPC FILE: 236.01 — 17.02 BACKGROUND The City Council, its May 9, 2017 meeting, authorized Staff to review Section 401.15.D. Accessory Buildings and Section 401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to accessory building regulations. There are two concerns, whether the allowances for height and size are appropriate and secondly if temporary structures such as fabric carports and shelters should be allowed in the City. At their July 25, 2017 Worksession, the City Council reviewed the scope of this project and has asked the Planning Commission to review and recommend changes to the accessory building regulations. In that this is a new project, a work program had been developed. This effort will involve a thorough review of the current regulations, review other City's regulations, and drafting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed schedule for this work is as follows: May 9, 2017: City Council acceptance of proposal and budget. July 25, 2017: City Council discussion of project scope and direction to Planning Commission. August 10, 2017: Planning Commission discussion of accessory building regulations. September 14, 2017: Planning Commission public hearing and review of draft language changes and recommendation. September 26, 2017: City Council review of Planning Commission recommendation and approval of the amendment Ordinance. EXHIBITS Please find as follows Exhibits for your consideration on this matter: Exhibit 1: Section 401.15.D. Existing Oak Park Heights Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 2: Section 401.15.C.8. Building Type and Construction Exhibit 3: City of Afton Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 4: City of Bayport Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 5: City of Mahtomedi Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 6: City of Stillwater Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 7: City of White Bear Lake Accessory Building Regulations. Exhibit 8: City of Woodbury Accessory Building Regulations. ANALYSIS Current Regulations: Oak Park Heights allows the following related to accessory buildings: 1. Connection with Principal Building. An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway. 2. Location. No accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 3. Height/Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height and shall be five (5) feet or more from side lot lines, eight (8) feet from the rear lot line, and shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structure on the same lot. Accessory buildings shall not be located within a utility and/or drainage easement unless written approval is obtained from the easement holder. Accessory building height may be increased an additional five (5) feet with approval of the Building Official to match roof pitch or style of a principle structure. The setback and height requirements under this provision may be varied by approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Accessory buildings may be closer than six (6) feet to other buildings or structures providing the requirements of the Building Code are met. 4. Lot Coverage. No accessory building or detached garage or combination thereof within a residential district shall occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 5. Number of Structures. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one (1)private garage or storage structure for each detached single family dwelling, commercial, industrial, public or institutional building except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Every detached single family dwelling unit erected after the effective date of 2 this Ordinance shall be so located on the lot so that at least a two (2) car garage, either attached or detached, can be located on said lot. 6. Size. No accessory building for single family dwellings or combination of attached and detached accessory buildings shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 7. Administrative Approvals. Storage buildings one hundred twenty(120) square feet or less and in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance may be approved by the Building Official without a building permit, and may be in excess of the number of structures allowable in Section 401.15.D.5. above. 8. Building Permit. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building in a residential district when an existing detached garage or other accessory building is located on the same lot, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 9. Size Limit. Except in the case of single family detached dwellings, accessory buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area of the principal buildings. In those cases where the standards are exceeded, a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 10. Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning cooling structures or condensers, swimming pools, and the like which generate noise may be located in a side yard except for side yards abutting streets where equipment is fully screened from view. 11. Compatibility. The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the accessory building and in the principal building. All accessory buildings shall also be compatible with the principal building on the lot. "Compatible" means that the exterior appearance of the accessory building including roof pitch and style is not at variance with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural standpoint as to cause: a. A difference to a degree to cause incongruity. b. A depreciation of neighborhood values or adjacent property values. c. A nuisance. Types of nuisance characteristics include unsightly building exterior. Discussion Points The focus of this review will be on Section 3, Height/Setbacks, as it relates to the height of accessory buildings, Section 6 and 9, as it relates to size, and Section 11 as it relates to compatibility of exterior material. Currently, through this section, the City does not allow fabric carports and shelters. Discussion points on this topic are as follows: 3 1. Height: Should the regulations be clarified and simplified so that the maximum building height of accessory building structures be 17 feet, or possibly 20 feet. Note that the building height would be to the parapet of a flat roof building but to the midpoint of the roof of a gable or hip roof building. 2. Size: There are two Sections, 6 and 9 that regulate size of structures. As to size in Section 6, the Planning Commission should consider whether accessory building size be regulated by lot size. For instance, the limit could remain at 1,000 square feet total for detached and attached accessory buildings on lots 12,000 square feet or under and 1,200 square feet total for lots over 12,001 square feet. The minimum lot size for single family residential lots is 10,400 square feet. Section 9, that provides a limit of 30 percent of the gross floor area of principal buildings, could be incorporated into Section 6, or be eliminated. The purpose of this requirement was to provide a proportionate size of detached accessory building in relation to the size of the house. The Planning Commission should determine if this is necessary. 3. Fabric Carports and Shelters: The City Council has asked whether fabric carports and shelters, usually built without a foundation and with a metal tubular frame, should be allowed. The structures are typically utilized for car and recreational vehicle storage. The current language in Section 11 and in Section 401.15.C.8 as found below does not allow for this type of structure. The following should be considered as it relates to fabric carports and shelters: a. Regulation and Enforcement. The structures are difficult to regulate and would take additional staff enforcement time if allowed within the City. If allowed, the City may want to regulate the structures through a permit and on a limited basis, such as no more than one year. b. Safety issues. If not securely fastened to the ground, the structures can be a hazard to the property or neighbor's property if subjected to high wind conditions. c. Appearance. The appearance of the structures is at odds with standard residential and accessory buildings. Neighbors may object that a property owner can install such a structure when they have gone to the expense of constructing more substantial detached accessory buildings that match the house. If the fabric structure is allowed to exist on the property for a number of years, and can discolor and create appearance issues. Considering the issues addressed above, City Staff would not support allowing fabric carport and shelters. There would be too many regulation and enforcement issues that Staff would need to address. Additionally, it is thought that most neighborhoods in the City would not embrace this change. The temporary structures could create numerous 4 safety and appearance issues. The City Council, at its Worksession, did not seem favorable to allowing fabric carports and shelters in residential districts. They did seem favorable to allowing temporary structures in commercial districts for a maximum of 50 days as a special event permit. Section 401.15.C.8 Building Type and Construction also restricts the types of building materials and construction types for structures. That section is as follows: 8. Building Type and Construction. d. General Provisions. 25 1) Compatibility. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties. Compatibility means that the exterior appearance of the building, including design, architectural style, quality of exterior building materials, and roof type and pitch are complementary with surrounding properties. 25 2) Maintenance. All buildings in the City shall be maintained so as not to adversely impact the community's public health, safety, and general welfare or violate the provisions of the Nuisance or Hazardous Building provisions of the Oak Park Heights Code of Ordinances. 25 3) Metal Building Finishes. No unfinished steel or unfinished aluminum buildings shall be permitted in any zoning district. High quality, non- corrosive steel, aluminum, or other finished metal shall be allowed for walls or roofs. 25 4) Prohibited Materials and Structures. e. Pole buildings and Quonset structures. b. Wood or metal poles as principal structure support where such supports are not affixed to a floor slab but inserted directly into the ground to achieve alignment and bearing capacity. 25 5) Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings to residential dwelling units and non-residential uses shall be constructed with a design and materials consistent with the general character of the principal structure on the lot as specified in Section 401.15.D of this Ordinance. b. Exterior Building Finishes — Residential: The primary exterior building façade finishes for residential uses shall consist of materials comparable in grade to the following: 1) Brick. 2) Stone (natural or artificial). 3) Integral colored split face (rock face) concrete block. 5 4) Wood, natural or composite, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use or wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood or cypress. 5) Stucco (natural or artificial). 6) High quality and ecologically sustainable grades of vinyl, steel and aluminum. Vinyl shall be a solid colored plastic siding material. 7) Fiber cement board. 8) Exterior insulation and finish systems. 9) Energy generation panels and devices affixed to a roof or wall. If not in use, the panels or devices should be removed and building surface restored to the original condition. c. Exterior Building Finishes— Commercial: The exterior architectural elements and finishes for all buildings in the business zoning districts shall be subject to Section 401.16 of this Ordinance known as the Design Guidelines. EXAMPLE CITY ORDINANCES Six cities were selected in that they provide a range of options related to accessory building regulations and because of their proximity to Oak Park Heights. Afton Attached is a copy of the Afton regulations related to accessory buildings. The ordinance allows for detached residential accessory buildings at a maximum square footage of 720 square feet with a maximum height of one story. While there are no design restraints, the ordinance requires that all accessory buildings have a foundation, concrete slab or footings. Bayport Provided as attached is the section of the Bayport regulations that address accessory buildings. The regulations provide for sheds, garages and rural storage buildings. The garage regulations are most applicable to Oak Park Heights. Garages of 2,000 square feet or 10 percent of the lot area are allowed in the R-1 District and or the lesser of 2,000 square feet or 10 percent of the lot area is allowed in the R-2 District. The height requirements are at 12 feet or 17 feet to match the pitch of the principal structure. The exterior design and color of the garage shall be the same as that of the principal structure or be of an earthen tone. Mahtomedi Mahtomedi specifies maximum size of accessory buildings based upon lot size. Lots less than 10,400 square feet may have an accessory building not to exceed 750 square feet and lots over 10,400 square feet may have an accessory building not exceed 1,250 square feet. Accessory buildings shall have no more than one level and shall not exceed the height of the principal building. The ordinance does not allow canvas, plastic fabric or other non-permanent building materials. 6 Stillwater Attached is a copy of the Stillwater regulations. Stillwater allows a maximum of 500 square feet for accessory dwelling units and 750 square feet for a detached accessory structure. The maximum building height is 20 feet. The City requires design review for consistency with the house for detailing and materials. White Bear Lake Primary accessory structures are required to not exceed 100 percent of the first-floor area of the principal structure or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less. On lots with an attached garage, the maximum size of a detached accessory structure is 625 square feet, but not exceeding 10 percent of the rear yard. The combined square footage of the accessory structure and attached garage can be no more than 1,000 square feet for lots having 10,500 square feet or less and 1,250 square feet for lots having more than 10,500 square feet. The height limit is 15 feet for accessory structures. The exterior color, design, and/or material of the structure shall be compatible with the principal structure. Woodbury The Woodbury accessory building regulations are attached. Detached accessory buildings in the R-1 District (less than five acres) are allowed a maximum size of 1,000 square feet. Attached garages shall not be more than 1,000 square feet or 50 percent of the main floor area of the principal building, up to 2,000 square feet, whichever is greater. The accessory structures are allowed a wall height of no more than 12 feet and the buildings may not be more than one story in height. Cloth, canvas, plastic sheets and tarps are not allowed as primary materials on accessory buildings, except on greenhouses. A table showing these allowances and how they compare to the existing Oak Park Heights regulations is as follows: Accessory Building Regulations City Size Allowance Height Allowance Fabric Afton Maximum of 720 sq.ft. One story Requires a foundation, concrete slab or footings Bayport 2,000 sq.ft. or 10 12 or up to 17 ft. to Exterior design and percent of the lot area in match the pitch of the color of garage to match the R-1 District. The principal structure the principal structure lesser of 2,000 sq.ft. or 10 percent of the lot area in the R-2 District Mahtomedi Lots less than 10,400 No more than one story Does not allow canvas, sq.ft. building not to and not exceed the plastic fabric or other exceed 750 sq.ft. and height of the principal non-permanent building lots over 10,400 sq. ft. a building materials building not to exceed 1,250 sq.ft. 7 Oak Park Heights Not to exceed 1,000 12 or up to 17 ft. to Similar quality exterior square feet of attached match the pitch of the material. and detached principal structure Stillwater 500 sq.ft.for accessory 20 feet Design review required dwelling units and 750 for consistency with the sq.ft. for detached house for detailing and accessory structures materials White Bear Lake Combined attached and 15 ft. Color, design and/or detached shall be no material shall be more than 1,000 sq.ft. compatible with the for lots 10,500 sq. ft. or principal structure. less and 1,250 sq.ft.for lots more than 10,500 sq.ft. Woodbury Maximum size of 1,000 Wall height of no more No cloth, canvas, plastic sq.ft. or 50 percent of than 12 ft. and not more sheets and tarps except the main floor area of than one story. on greeehouses principal building, up to 2,000 sq.ft.whichever is greater Conclusion/Recommendations The Planning Commission should review the scope of work and provide direction to staff for potential amendments to the accessory building section. If the Planning Commission members have any examples or other cities they would suggest, that would be encouraged. Note that the current City regulations for accessory buildings are very consistent with other example City regulations. 8 &kii- I 401.15.D. Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment. 1. Connection with Principal Building. An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway. 21 2. Location. No accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 213. Height/Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height and shall be five (5) feet or more from side lot lines, eight (8) feet from the rear lot line, and shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structure on the same lot. Accessory buildings shall not be located within a utility and/or drainage easement unless written approval is obtained from the easement holder. Accessory building height may be increased an additional five (5) feet with approval of the Building Official to match roof pitch or style of a principle structure. The setback and height requirements under this provision may be varied by approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Accessory buildings may be closer than six (6) feet to other buildings or structures providing the requirements of the Building Code are met. 214. Lot Coverage. No accessory building or detached garage or combination thereof within a residential district shall occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the rear yard except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 115. Number of Structures. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of more than one (1) private garage or storage structure for each detached single family dwelling, commercial, industrial, public or institutional building except by approval of a conditional use permit according to the provisions of Section 401.03 and 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. Every detached single family dwelling unit erected after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be so located on the lot so that at least a two (2) car garage, either attached or detached, can be located on said lot. 6. Size. No accessory building for single family dwellings or combination of attached and detached accessory buildings shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011) • 7. Administrative Approvals. Storage buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less and in conformance with the provisions of this Ordinance may be approved by the Building Official without a building permit, and may be in excess of the number of structures allowable in Section 401.15.D.5. above. 218. Building Permit. No building permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building in a residential district when an existing detached garage or other accessory building is located on the same lot, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 9. Size Limit. Except in the case of single family detached dwellings, accessory buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area of the principal buildings. In those cases where the standards are exceeded, a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 401.03 and Section 401.15.D.13 of this Ordinance. 10. Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or equipment such as air conditioning cooling structures or condensers, swimming pools, and the like which generate noise may be located in a side yard except for side yards abutting streets where equipment is fully screened from view. 11. Compatibility. The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the accessory building and in the principal building. All accessory buildings shall also be compatible with the principal building on the lot. "Compatible" means that the exterior appearance of the accessory building including roof pitch and style is not at variance with the principal building from an aesthetic and architectural standpoint as to cause: a. A difference to a degree to cause incongruity. b. A depreciation of neighborhood values or adjacent property values. c. A nuisance. Types of nuisance characteristics include unsightly building exterior. 12. Trash Receptacles. All buildings having exterior trash receptacles shall provide an enclosed area in conformance with the following: a. Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal building. b. The enclosed trash receptacle area shall be located in the rear or side yard. From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011) c. The trash enclosure must be in accessible location for pick up hauling vehicles. d. The trash receptacles must be fully screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. e. The design and construction of the trash enclosure shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. 13. Conditional Use Permits. Application for a conditional use permit under this sub-section shall be regulated by Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. Such a conditional use permit may be granted provided that: a. There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued use of the structure for the purpose stated. b. In the case of residential uses, no commercial or home occupation activities are conducted on the property. c. The building has an evident re-use or function related to the principal use. d. Accessory building shall be maintained in a manner that is compatible with the adjacent residential uses and does not present a hazard to public health, safety and general welfare. 21 e. The reduction of setback requirements is based upon a specific need or circumstance which is unique to the property in question and which, if approved, will not set a precedent which is contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. 21 f. Existing property line drainage and utility easements are provided for and no building will occur upon this reserved space unless approved in writing by the easement holder. 21 g. The reduction will work toward the preservation of trees or unique physical features of the lot or area. 21 h. If affecting a north lot line, the reduction will not restrict sun access from the abutting lots. 21 i. The building height of an accessory building shall not exceed twenty-five (25)feet. 21 j Accessory buildings or detached garages or combination thereof within a residential district shall not occupy more than thirty-five (35) percent of the rear yard. From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011) k. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance shall be considered and a determination made that the proposed activity is in compliance with such criteria. From City Ordinance 401 (as amended August 23, 2011) 604 25 8. Building Type and Construction. a. General Provisions. 25 1) Compatibility. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties. Compatibility means that the exterior appearance of the building, including design, architectural style, quality of exterior building materials, and roof type and pitch are complementary with surrounding properties. 25 2) Maintenance. All buildings in the City shall be maintained so as not to adversely impact the community's public health, safety, and general welfare or violate the provisions of the Nuisance or Hazardous Building provisions of the Oak Park Heights Code of Ordinances. 25 3) Metal Building Finishes. No unfinished steel or unfinished aluminum buildings shall be permitted in any zoning district. High quality, non- corrosive steel, aluminum, or other finished metal shall be allowed for walls or roofs. 25 4) Prohibited Materials and Structures. a. Pole buildings and Quonset structures. b. Wood or metal poles as principal structure support where such supports are not affixed to a floor slab but inserted directly into the ground to achieve alignment and bearing capacity. 25 5) Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings to residential dwelling units and non-residential uses shall be constructed with a design and materials consistent with the general character of the principal structure on the lot as specified in Section 401.15.D of this Ordinance. 25 b. Exterior Building Finishes — Residential: The primary exterior building facade finishes for residential uses shall consist of materials comparable in grade to the following: 1) Brick. 2) Stone (natural or artificial). 3) Integral colored split face (rock face) concrete block. 4) composite,natural or com osite, p rovided the surfaces are finished for exterior use or wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood or cypress. 5) Stucco (natural or artificial). 6) High quality and ecologically sustainable grades of vinyl, steel and aluminum. Vinyl shall be a solid colored plastic siding material. 7) Fiber cement board. 8) Exterior insulation and finish systems. 9) Energy generation panels and devices affixed to a roof or wall. If not in use, the panels or devices should be removed and building surface restored to the original condition. 25 c. Exterior Building Finishes — Commercial: The exterior architectural elements and finishes for all buildings in the business zoning districts shall be subject to Section 401.16 of this Ordinance known as the Design Guidelines. eR Acq.01\ �•�'3 LAND USE habitable dwelling unit unless the existing building conforms or the building after such improvement (including septic system)will conform with all the requirements of the City's ordinances and any applicable state requirements. I. Any alterations,modifications or enlargements of an existing seasonal principal building for the purpose of continuing the seasonal use shall require a Conditional Use Permit. J. In all districts where single-family detached dwellings are permitted,the following standards shall apply for single-family detached dwellings,including manufactured homes,except that these standards shall not apply to manufactured homes permitted by Section 12-213(B),(C),(D)or(E): 1. Minimum width.The minimum width of the main portion of the structure shall not be less than 20 feet, as measured across the narrowest portion. 2. Foundations.All dwellings shall be placed on a permanent foundation extending below the frostline and anchored to resist overturning,uplift and sliding in compliance with the state building code. K. The size of a garage attached to a principal residential building shall not have a foundation that exceeds 2,000 square feet.''" Sec. Types of accessory buildings)." A. Storage or tool sheds;detached residential accessory buildings;detached domesticated farm animal buildings on residential parcels; and agricultural buildings on rural farms. Such accessory buildings are defined as follows: 1. Storage or tool sheds: A one-story accessory building of less than 160 square feet gross area with a maximum roof height of 12 feet.No door or other access opening in a storage or tool shed shall exceed 28 square feet in area. 2. Detached residential accessory building.A one-story accessory building used or intended for the storage of motor-driven passenger vehicles,hobby tools,garden equipment,workshop equipment and so forth. The total area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 2,500 square feet, subject to the acreage requirements in Subsection(B)of this section.(Also see Paragraph(4)of this section.)159 3. Detached domesticated farm animal building on residential parcels.A one-story accessory building used or intended for the shelter of domestic farm animals and/or related feed or other farm animal supportive materials on any nonagricultural parcel as defined in Section 12-55. The total area of all accessory building shall not exceed 2,500 square feet,subject to the acreage requirements in Subsection(B)of this section.Such buildings shall be regulated by Subsections(B),(M),and(N)of this section. 4. Agricultural buildings on rural farms. An accessory building used or intended for use on a parcel on which rural agriculture, as defined in Section 12-55, is the principal use, and shall be subject to the following restrictions:No accessory building,except for agricultural buildings on rural farms,shall be more than 20 feet in height,nor have a roof pitch which exceeds that of the principal building.On any lot of less than five acres no accessory building shall exceed the square footage of the principal structure.15' 5. Existing agricultural buildings at the time of a subdivision are exempt from the limits on the maximum square footage and on the total number of accessory buildings imposed by Subsection(B)of this section. Any additions to or expansions of accessory buildings shall thereafter be subject to requirements of this section with the existing agricultural buildings being included in both the square footage and building number calculations. 6. Temporary Accessory Dwelling Unit. A temporary dwelling unit that is accessory to a residential principal structure, and that can be easily removed. A temporary accessory dwelling unit requires an administrative permit. Such permit shall expire 180 days from the date of issuance, unless there is specific ordinance language setting out a longer timeframe,and may be renewed for one additional 180 day period.152 I"Ord 03-2012,§ 12-186(K),4/17/2012 149 Code 1982,§301.703 150 Ord 05-2013,3/19/2013 "1 Ord 05-2015,3/19/2013 152 Ord 05-2013,3/19/2013 CD12:67 AFTON CODE B. Permitted uses of accessory buildings.'" 'f .":..��y�n "::$'�<-a�-i6ir... 'i<•>?•;:y"'fieN;4:a:c.• _q;ti.5?;�!.�7;�y*t"yL.,, �.�: .;x� - =at.,:..:•;r..rv- u�„ - :x. +^vo:.y.• . .�:. 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N**** Maximum square footage *4* *4* Maximum number of stories One story* One story* Agricultural building on rural farm of: More than 10 but less than 20 acres: Permit required Admin Admin N Maximum square footage *** *4* 20 or more acres: Permit required Admin/Farm Site Plan Admin/Farm Site Plan N *See Ch. 11,Sec. 1102 of the International Building Code(IBC) ***Total number of accessory buildings possible: 1 or 2 on parcels of 10-20 1 or 2 on parcels of 5 and 1 not to acres not to exceed a total of more ac.Not to exceed a total exceed 720 2,500 square feet;2 on of 2,000 square feet; 1 on square feet. parcels less than 10 acres not parcels less than 5 acres not to to exceed 2,000 square feet. exceed 1,000,square feet. Residential parcels shall be Agricultural parcels shall be regulated by the RR district. regulated by the A and AP Permit shall be recorded_No districts.Permit shall be Admin permit required on recorded.No Admin permit buildings 1,000 s.f.or less. required on buildings 1,000 s.f.or less. ****See Section 12-230 regulating the keeping of chickens on parcels less than five(5)acres.'* C. A storage or tool shed as defined in this section may be placed on any lot in addition to the permitted type and number of accessory buildings. 's3 Ord 09-2010,§ 12-1K7(B),9121/10 Ord 05-2013,3/19/2013 CD12:68 LAND USE D. No accessory building shall be constructed nor accessory use located on a lot until a building permit has been issued for the principal building to which it is accessory. E. A building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is located six feet or less from the principal building.The exterior design and color shall be the same as that of the principal building and the height shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. F. No accessory building in a Commercial or Industrial Zoning District shall exceed the height of the principal building. G. No accessory building shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot except by Administrative Permit as provided for herein: 1. The proposed accessory building shall be located on a lot of five or more acres;and 2. The proposed accessory building shall be screened from the public street and neighboring parcels by existing vegetation that provides year-round screening and exceeds the height of the accessory building unless the accessory building is of the same design and material as the principal building and is located 25 feet or less from the principal building,provided all other required setbacks are met. H. Accessory structures located on lake or stream frontage lots may be located between the public street and the principal structure as regulated by the shoreland management ordinance and Subsection(G)of this section. I. Houseboats and buildings used as shelters from which to fish during open water months are to be considered accessory structures for purposes of this article.All houseboats used within the City limits for a period of 30 consecutive days or more shall require a Administrative Permit. Such permit shall show the owner,owner's address,boat license number,whether the boat is to be used as a seasonal residence,and if so,for what period of time during the year,type of sanitary sewage facility,water supply and site plan showing the method of access to the public street. Each houseboat shall have one off-street parking space within 400 feet of the docking of such houseboat.No houseboat shall be used as a permanent residence. J. Ice fishing houses stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be considered an accessory storage building equivalent to a storage or tool shed as defined in Subsection(AX 1)of this section.Ice fiching houses shall meet the size limitations of Subsection (B)(1) of this section and all other provisions of this article, except Subsection(K)of this section. K. All accessory buildings shall be securely anchored. Those over 100 square feet shall have a foundation, concrete slab or footings. Nonagricultural accessory buildings larger than 100 square feet shall require a building permit regardless of improvement value. Roof and wind loads shall conform to requirements as contained in the building code. L. All accessory buildings shall meet the minimum required setbacks contained in Section 12-132(A)for the zoning district in which it is to be located. M. An Administrative Permit is required for approval and construction of a detached domesticated farm animal building on a residential parcel of at least five acres and up to 20 acres. No detached domesticated farm animal building shall be permitted on any lot less than five acres.An application for an Administrative Permit shall include the following: 1. A dimensioned site plan or aerial photograph illustrating within 500 feet of the proposed structure:All adjacent property owners' lot lines, houses, septic systems, fences, wells, animal buildings and other structures and feed storage areas; all wet marshy areas, drainageways, and shorelines; all proposed grazing areas on the site;all new utility extensions and driveway access to the proposed building;and all manure storage and disposal areas. 2. A written soil inventory and evaluation from the county soil conservation district. 3. Details of the building floor plan,elevations,materials and color of structure. N. Performance standards for detached agricultural buildings and domesticated farm animal buildings shall include the following: CD1 2:69 City of Bayport Accessory Building Requirements Sec. 703. -Accessory buildings and structures. 703.01 For the purpose of this ordinance, accessory buildings are defined as a subordinate building, or a portion of the main building, which is located on the same lot as the main building and the purpose of which is clearly incidental to that of the principal building. Types of accessory buildings include storage/tool/garden sheds, garages, rural storage buildings, or agricultural/farm buildings. Said accessory buildings are defined as follows: (1) Storage/tool/garden sheds. A one-story, detached accessory building of less than 120 square feet gross area with a maximum roof height of 12 feet. No door or other access opening in a storage or tool shed shall exceed six feet in width and a total of 42 square feet. (2) Garage. A one-story, attached or detached accessory building used or intended for the storage of motor-driven passenger vehicles, tools, equipment, or recreational equipment. The maximum height of an accessory building shall be 12 feet. The city administrator shall have the right to approve an increase in the height of an accessory building to a maximum of 17 feet for the purpose of matching the roof pitch or style of the accessory building with that of the principal structure. The height of the accessory building shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. (3) Rural storage building or agricultural/farm buildings. A one-story accessory building used or intended for the storage of motor-driven passenger vehicles, tools, machinery, equipment, domesticated farm animals, grain, or feed. The maximum height of an accessory building shall be 12 feet. The city administrator shall have the right to approve an increase in the height of an accessory building to a maximum of 17 feet for the purpose of matching the roof pitch or style of the accessory building with that of the principal structure. The height of the accessory building shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. (Ord. No. 710, § 2, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08) 703.02. Permitted uses of accessory buildings: Referenc R-1 R-2 Permit e (1 Storage/tool/garde ) n shed: h Permitted; may be Permitted; may be placed on any lot placed on any lot in addition to in addition to Form required other permitted other permitted to verify accessory accessory setbacks but 703.01(1 Use buildings buildings no fee ) 703.01(1 Max. area size 120 square feet 120 square feet — ) 703.01(1 Max. roof height 12 feet 12 feet — ) Max. number of 703.01(1 stories 1 story 1 story — ) (2 ) Garage: Buildingperm it and fee 703.01(2 Use Permitted Permitted required ) The lesser of The lesser of 2,000 square feet 2,000 square feet or 10% of lot or 10%of lot area,provided it area,provided it does not exceed does not exceed the maximum lot the maximum lot coverage for all coverage for all 703.01(2 Max. area size structures structures — ) Max. number of 703.01(2 stories 1 story 1 story — ) Up to 12 feet or Up to 12 feet or up to 17 feet to up to 17 feet to match pitch of match pitch of principal principal structure,but structure,but cannot exceed cannot exceed 703.01(2 Max. roof height principal structure principal structure — Rural storage building or (3 agricultural/farm ) building: Permitted if in effect prior to this Buildingperm ordinance; new it and fee 703.02(3 Use Permitted uses not permitted required ) The lesser of 2,000 square feet or 10% of lot area,provided it does not exceed the maximum lot coverage for all Max. area size structures — — — Max. number of stories 1 story 1 story — — Max. roof height Up to 12 feet or — — — up to 17 feet to match pitch of principal structure,but cannot exceed principal structure 1 storage/tool/garde n shed 1 attached garage 1 detached garage, rural 1 storage building, storage/tool/garde Total number of or n shed (4 accessory agricultural/farm 1 attached garage ) buildings allowed building 1 detached garage — 703.03 The lesser of 2,000 square feet The lesser of of aggregate area 2,000 square feet or 10% of lot of aggregate area area, excluding or 10%of lot storage/tool/ area, excluding garden sheds, storage/tool/garde provided it does n sheds,provided not exceed the it does not exceed Total area of maximum lot the maximum lot (5 accessory coverage for all coverage for all ) buildings per lot structures structures — — (Ord. No. 653, 8-6-90; Ord. No. 710, § 3, 8-5-96; Ord. No. 772, § 1, 5-2-05; Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3- 08) 703.03. A tool shed as defined in this section may be placed on any lot in addition to the permitted number of accessory buildings. 703.04. No accessory building shall be constructed nor accessory use located on a lot until a building permit has been issued for the principal building to which it is accessory. 703.05. The total aggregate area of residential accessory buildings per lot, attached and detached, shall not exceed the lesser of 2,000 square feet or ten percent of the total lot area. In addition, the height of such structure shall not exceed the lesser of one story, up to a maximum of 17 feet, or the height of the principal structure on the lot, except when said structures are located in business, industrial or planned unit developments. (Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08) 703.06. An accessory building shall be considered as an integral part of the principal building if it is located six feet or less from the principal building. The exterior design and color shall be the same as that of the principal building or be of an earthen tone; the height shall not exceed the height of the principal structure unless more restrictive portions of this ordinance prevail. 703.07. No accessory building in a commercial or industrial district shall exceed the height of the principal building, except by conditional use permit. 703.08. No accessory building in apartment developments shall exceed the height of the principal building, except by conditional use permit. 703.09. Accessory buildings in the commercial and industrial districts may be located to the rear of the principal building, subject to the building code and fire zone regulations. 703.10. No detached garage or other accessory building shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot, except in districts and planned unit or cluster developments, where detached garages or other accessory buildings may be permitted nearer the front lot line than the principal building by certificate of compliance and written approval of adjacent property owners submitted to the zoning administrator. 703.11. All accessory buildings, including attached and detached residential garages, shall have a minimum five-foot setback, measured from the eave dripline, from interior rear or side lot lines, providing a ten-foot separation to adjacent buildings on abutting lot is maintained. "Interior lot line" means any side or rear lot line that is common with the side or rear lot line of an adjacent lot. A residential garage that is attached to the principal structure and contains living space or a potential habitable area above the garage may be set back five feet from interior rear or side lot lines, measured to the foundation wall of the structure, provided the living space or potential habitable area is situated so that it meets the setback requirements of the principal structure for the zoning district. Accessory buildings on lake or stream frontage lots may be located between street and principal structures provided that physical conditions of the lot would require such a location, as determined by the zoning administrator. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted within 20 feet of any public right-of-way except when a lot abuts an alley, an accessory building with a vehicle entrance door on the side of the building opposite the alley or on the side of the building that is perpendicular to the alley, may be permitted a seven-foot minimum setback, measured to the eave dripline, from the alley right-of-way. All accessory buildings including detached residential garages shall have a minimum seven-foot setback from the alley right-of-way, measured from the eave dripline. (Ord. No. 637, § I, 12-3-84; Ord. No. 722, § 722.01, 4-10-98; Ord. No. 772, § 1, 5-2-05; Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08) 703.12. Houseboats and buildings used as shelters during open water months from which to fish are to be considered accessory structures for purposes of this ordinance. All houseboats used within the city limits for a period of 30 consecutive days or more shall require a certificate of compliance. Said permit shall show the owner; owner's address; boat license number; whether the boat is to be used as a seasonal residence, and if so, for what period of time during the year; type of sanitary sewage facility; water supply; and site plan showing method of access to public road. Each houseboat shall have one off-street parking space within 400 feet of the docking of such houseboat. No houseboat shall be used as a permanent residence. 703.13. Ice fishing houses stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be considered an accessory storage building equivalent to a storage shed ([section] 703.01(1)). Ice fishing houses shall meet the size limitations of section 703.02(1)and all other provisions of this ordinance, except section 703.14. 703.14. Accessory buildings larger than 120 square feet shall require a building permit regardless of improvement value. Roof and wind loads shall conform to requirements as contained in the building code. (Ord. No. 796, § 1, 3-3-08) 703.15. An attached residential garage or carport may be located as in [section] 703.11 provided there is no habitable space connected thereto that is within the required yard area for residential dwellings. (Ord. No. 637, § II, 12-3-84) 703.16. The required rear yard setbacks for detached residential garages, and storage, boat and tool sheds, shall be a distance equal to the required side yard setback for each zoning district, except on through lots when the required rear yard setback in each zoning district shall apply. 703.17. The final exterior finish for an addition, alteration, or improvement to the exterior of an accessory building or structure shall be substantially completed within six months from the time the building permit was issued for the project, or if no building permit is required, from the time the project was started. 84.# 5 coaCkNirc tAslishkimisok•A Section .01:Zoning Ordinance Subdivision 9.6:Accessory Uses and Other Uses 9.6 Accessory Uses and Other Uses. ammisis A. Accessory Buildings.Accessory buildings shall comply with the following conditions: 1. Accessory Building without a Principal Building.No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory unless authorized through an agreement as approved by the City Administrator and City Attorney. 2. Size of Accessory Buildings on Residential,Agricultural,and Conservation Zoned Parcels. a. Total Lot Coverage on Lots 10.400 Square Feet or Less.All legally buildable lots in the Agricultural,Residential or Conservation Zones(with the exceptions of public buildings in a conservation zone—public being defined as uses owned or operated by Municipal,School District,County,State or other governmental units)less than ten thousand,four hundred(10,400)square feet in area that have a principal building on them shall be permitted to have accessory buildings that have a total lot coverage not to exceed seven hundred fifty(750)square feet—provided all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance are met. b. Total Lot Coverage on Lots 10.400 Square Feet or More.The total maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings on a single parcel in the Agricultural,Residential or Conservation zones(with the exceptions of public buildings in a conservation zone —public being defined as uses owned or operated by Municipal,School District, County,State or other governmental units)shall not exceed 1,250 square feet,or 7.25%of the total lot area,whichever is less. c. Total Maximum Lot Coverage.The total maximum lot coverage of all accessory building shall not exceed eighty percent(80%)of the lot coverage area of the principal building.The City Council may allow the total maximum lot coverage of all accessory building to equal up to one hundred percent(100%)of the lot coverage area of the principal building pursuant Subdivision 8.21: Conditional Use Permit. 3. Separation from Principal Buildings.Detached accessory buildings shall be at least six (6)feet from the principal building situated on the same parcel.An accessory building shall be considered to be an integral part of the principal building unless it is six(6)feet or more from the principal building. 4. Accessory Buildings in Front Yards Limited. a. An accessory building shall be set back a minimum of thirty(30)feet from the front lot line. b. On all lots,accessory buildings other than detached garages may not be located closer to a front lot line than the principal building.A detached garage may be nearer the front lot line than the principal building but not nearer the minimum required setback from the front lot line for a principal building.Example:If the existing house is located forty(40)feet from the front lot line,a detached garage may be located thirty(30)feet from the front lot line to meet the setback requirements of this Subdivision,but no other accessory structure may be located closer than forty(40) feet to match the existing front yard setback of the principal structure. 5. Accessory Buildings Rear Setback.Detached accessory buildings shall not be located less than eight(8)feet from the rear parcel lines. On through lots,the Zoning Administrator or other Authorized Agent shall determine the rear property line. 104 Chapter 11:Planning and Development Chapter 11.01:Zoning Ordinance Section 9.6:Accessory Uses and Other Uses 6. Accessory Building Side Setback.Detached accessory buildings shall not be located less than five(5)feet from the side parcel lines.In all residential districts,accessory buildings that exceed one hundred twenty(120)square feet in lot area and that are located in the side yard shall meet the side yard requirements of the principal structure for the zoning district in which the lot is located. 7. Accessory Buildings Setback on Corner Parcels.Corner lots shall provide the required front yard setback along each street as stated in Subprovision 4(a)and(b)above. 8. Accessory Building Height.No accessory building shall have more than one(1)level nor shall it exceed the height of the principal building in all zones.A loft in an accessory structure is not considered a level if the floor area of the loft is less than fifty percent (50%)of that of the main level of the accessory structure.The City Council may allow accessory structures with more than one level pursuant to Subdivision 8.21:Conditional Use Permit procedures of this Legislative Code.Detached weather protective canopies, such as those used for covering gas pump areas,shall be exempt from the foregoing height provision in recognition of the minimum clearance requirement of 14'6",but shall be limited to twenty(20)feet overall height. 9. Accessory Building Attached to Principal Buildings.When an accessory building is structurally attached to a main building,or located within six(6)feet of the main building,it shall be subject to,and must conform to all regulations of this Ordinance applicable to principal buildings. 10. Appearance.The architectural appearance of accessory buildings shall be visually compatible with the principal building relative to color,materials,and form.Accessory buildings constructed primarily of canvas,plastic fabric,or other similar non—permanent building materials shall be prohibited. 11. Garage Door Openings.Garage door openings in Agricultural,Residential and Conservation Zones shall be limited in height to eight(8)feet as measured from the driveway apron at the door opening. 12. Number of Accessory Buildings(all districts).A maximum of two(2)individual accessory buildings per lot,including detached garages,shall be allowed in all zoning districts.The City Council may allow more than two(2)accessory buildings pursuant to the conditional use procedures of this code as stated in Subdivision 821: Conditional Use Permit. 13. Accessory Building Use.Accessory buildings in Agricultural,Residential and Conservation Zones shall not be used for business purposes. 14. Permit Requirements.A zoning permit shall be required for all accessory buildings less than one hundred twenty(120)square feet in area. All accessory building over one hundred twenty(120)square feet shall require a building permit.A fee as determined from time to time by the City Council shall be required to process the zoning permit (building permit). B. Adult Oriented Uses. 1. Intent.The purpose of this Subdivision is to establish provisions for the opportunity as well as controls of adult oriented uses within the City of Mahtomedi. 2. Findings.Studies conducted by the Minnesota Attorney General and cities such as Minneapolis,Minnesota;St.Paul,Minnesota;Indianapolis,Indiana;Los Angeles, California;and Phoenix, Arizona have studied the impacts that adult oriented uses have in those communities.These studies have concluded that adult oriented uses have an Chapter 11:Planning and Development 105 VT '* T City of Stillwater Accessory Building Requirements • Sec. 31-503. - Accessory structures. Subd. 1. In TR districts. (a) Accessory structures are subject to the following regulations: (1) One accessory structure may be located on a residential lot. (2) Uses may include one or more of the following: Accessory dwelling unit, 500 square feet maximum; ii. Accessory dwelling and one enclosed structure parking space (720 square feet maximum); Home office; and/or iv. Storage. (3) Maximum size of a detached accessory structure is: 00 square feet, one story use of loft area is allowed; or ii. 720 square feet(when grade level used as only garage, i.e., no garage attached to primary structure), 20 feet maximum building height. (4) A detached accessory structure must abide by the following setbacks: Side yard, 5 feet Rear yard, 10 feet (5) The application requires design review for consistency with the primary unit in design, detailing and materials. (6) Detached accessory structures shall not have window openings facing the rear property line. (7) Detached accessory structures located on corner lots shall have the garage doors turned away from the side street. (8) If there are two garages on site, a minimum of one garage shall not face the street or streets if a corner lot. Subd. 2. In RB districts. (a) Accessory buildings are subject to the following performance standards: (1) The maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings including attached and detached private garages and other accessory buildings shall be 1,000 square feet or ten percent of the lot area, whichever is less. (2) The total ground coverage of the accessory buildings shall not exceed the ground coverage of the principal building. (3) No more than two accessory buildings, one private garage and one other accessory building, 120 square feet maximum, shall be located on a residential premises. (4) An accessory building shall not be designed or used for human habitation, business or industrial accessory use. 64.41 C.AI 4)%i•kot 2414 V0410 §1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030 §1302.030 GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. Subd. 1.Purpose.The purpose of this Section of the Zoning Code is to establish general development performance standards. These standards are intended and designated to assure compatibility of uses;to prevent urban blight, deterioration and decay;and to enhance the health,safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. Subd. 2. Dwelling Unit Restriction. a) No cellar, basement, garage, tent or accessory building shall at any time be used as an independent single family residence or dwelling unit, temporarily or permanently, except for approved home accessory apartments or permitted temporary health care dwelling units per Section 1302.125. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10, 16-10-2019, 10/11/16) b) Basements may be used as living quarters or rooms as a portion of residential dwellings. c) Earth Sheltered dwelling units shall not be considered as a basement or cellar,but shall require a conditional use permit as regulated by Section 1301.050 of this Code. d) Tents, play houses or similar structures may be used for play or recreational purposes. Subd. 3. Platted and Unpiatted Property. a) Any person desiring to improve property shall submit to the Building Official a survey of said premises and information on the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, location of easements crossing the property,encroachments,and any other information which may be necessary to insure conformance to City Codes. b) All buildings shall be so placed so that they will not obstruct future streets which may be constructed by the City in conformity with existing streets and according to the system and standards employed by the City. c) A lot of record existing upon the effective date of this Code (12-19-84)in a residential district which does not meet the requirements of this Code as to area or width may be utilized for single family detached dwelling purpose, provided that: 1) The measurement of such area and width are within seventy (70) percent of the requirements of this Code; and 2) Setbacks and yard requirements shall be in conformance with this Code. (Ref. Ord. No. 09-02-1056, 2/10/09) d) Except in the case of planned unit development as provided for in Section 1301.070 of this Code, not more than one(1)principal building shall be located on a lot. e) On a double frontage lot(a lot fronting on two(2)parallel streets),both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying the yard and parking regulations of the Code. (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10) Subd.4. Accessory Buildinas and Structures and Uses. a) No accessory building or structure shall be permitted on any lot prior to the time of the issuance of the building permit for the construction of the principal building. 1302.030.1 §1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030 b) Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yard only. On lots which have access to an alley,the garage shall utilize that alley unless an alternative location is approved by the Zoning Administrator,provided that the garage does not face or access the true front of the lot, and on a corner lot, an attached garage must be located in the rear yard. (Ref. Ord. 09-02- 1056, 2/10/09) c) An accessory structure shall be considered attached if it is located less than six(6)feet from the principal structure. (Ref. Ord. 897, 7/13/93) d) Any attached or unattached accessory building which abuts a public street right-of-way shall adhere to the same setback requirement as that of the principal structure except lock boxes as provided in§1303.230, Subd. 5b of this Code. (Ref Ord 915, 12/13/94) e) In all residential zoning districts except the "R-1 I" and "R-1 S" districts, an attached residential garage shall not set within five (5)feet of the side property line and shall maintain the principal structure's minimum setback requirement for the rear yard and when adjacent to the public right-of- way. A property owner who constructs a tuck-under garage shall adhere to the same setback requirements for that of the principal structure. Any detached residential accessory structure, except recreational and water-oriented accessory structures,shall not set within five(5)feet of a side lot line and five(5)feet of the rear lot line. The exterior color,design and/or material of the garage shall be compatible with the principal structure. (Ref.Ord.804,3/14/90;897,7/13/93;915, 12/13/94;981, 10/10/00) f) In the"R-1I"and"R-1 S"districts, attached and detached residential garages shall not set within fifteen(15)feet of the side lot line except where the high point of the roof of an accessory structure (either attached or detached) exceeds fifteen (15)feet in height, the structure shall be setback from the side lot boundary line an additional one (1) foot for every foot of structure height exceeding fifteen (15)feet. Structure height shall be measured from mean ground grade to the high point on the roof. An attached garage shall also maintain the principal structure's minimum setback requirement for the rear yard and when adjacent to a public right-of-way. A property owner who constructs a tuck-under garage shall adhere to the same setback requirements for that of the principal structure. The exterior color, design and/or material of the garage shall be compatible with the principal structure. (Ref.Ord.897,7/13/93) g) No detached garages or other accessory buildings except attached garages in residential districts shall be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building on that lot except in planned unit developments or cluster developments. h) Accessory structures located on lake frontage lots or lots with a rear alley may be located between the public right-of-way and the principal structure provided that the physical conditions of the lot require such a location. Following are the required setbacks to the public right-of-way:(Ref.Ord. 981, 10/10/00) 1) For lake frontage lots,a twenty(20)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for an accessory structure (garage or storage shed). (Ref. Ord.773, 1/10/89; 981, 10/10/00) 2) For lots with a rear alley,a twenty(20)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for an accessory structure(garage)if the garage door faces the alley. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00) 1302.030.2 §1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030 3) For lots with a rear alley,a five(5)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for an accessory structure(garage)if the garage door faces into the yard. (Ref.Ord.00-10-981, 10/10/00) 4) For lots with a rear alley, a five(5)foot setback to the public right-of-way is required for a storage shed. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00) i) Up to two(2)accessory structures are permitted for each single or two family dwelling unit,the first being a primary accessory structure(an attached or detached residential garage)and the second being a secondary accessory structure subject to the following conditions: (Ref. Ord. 915, 12/13/94, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10) 1) Primary Accessory Structures (Ref. Ord. 10-1-1062, 1/12/10) a) Attached residential garaae(s) shall not exceed one (1) story or the height of the principal structure. The maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 100%of the first floor area of the dwelling unit or 1,000 square feet,whichever is more restrictive. b) Detached residential aarapes shall not exceed fifteen(15)feet in height as measured to the mean of the roofline,or the height of the principal structure,whichever is more restrictive. The maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 100% of the first floor area of the principal structure or 1,000 square feet, whichever is more restrictive. Only one detached garage shall be permitted on any single or two family lot. (Ref. Ord 915, 12/13/94, 00-10-981, 10/10/00) 2) Secondary Accessory Structures. (Ref. Ord. 00-10-981, 10/10/00, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10) a. Storage sheds(120 square feet or less)shall be measured from the ground grade to the top of the roof and shall not exceed twelve(12)feet in height. (Ref. Ord 915, 12/13/94; 00-10-981, 10/10/00) b. Lots containing attached garages:Through an administrative variance,pursuant to Section 1301.060,Subd.6-7 of this Code,a second accessory structure no greater than six hundred twenty-five(625)square feet,but not exceeding ten(10)percent of the existing rear yard is allowed,provided that the combined square footage of a second accessory structure and an attached garage for lots having 10,500 square feet or less shall not exceed one thousand (1,000)square feet or 100 percent of the first floor area of the principal structure,whichever is more restrictive. For lots greater than 10,500 square feet, the combined square footage of a second accessory structure and an attached garage shall not exceed one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) square feet or 100 percent of the first floor area of the principal structure,whichever is more restrictive. Second accessory structures of 120 square feet (storage shed) or less are allowed without an administrative variance and must comply with the combined square footages mentioned above. (Ref. Ord 915, 12/13/94; 00-10-981, 10/10/00; 996, 11/12/02) 1302.030.3 §1302.030 ZONING CODE §1302.030 other than front yards or secondary front yards abutting streets where equipment is fully screened from view. (Ref. Ord. No. 848, 07/09/91; 996, 11/12/02; 12-06-1080,06/12/12) I) No accessory buildings in an apartment, multi-family or townhome development shall exceed the height of the principal building. (Ref. Ord. 915, 12/13/94, 10-1-1062, 1/12/10) m) Accessory buildings in the commercial and industrial districts shall maintain the building setbacks required for the principal building and shall be located to the rear of the principal building,subject to the building code and fire regulations. (Ref. Ord. 915, 12/13/94) n) Houseboats and buildings used as shelters during open water months from which to fish are considered accessory structures for purposes of this ordinance. All houseboats dry-docked outside of a marina area for a period of thirty(30)days or more shall be considered an accessory building. No houseboat shall be used as a permanent residence. (Ref. Ord. 915, 12/13/94) o) Ice fishing houses stored on parcels of land during summer months shall be considered as an accessory storage building equivalent to a storage shed. Ice fishing houses shall meet all existing setback and size limitations of this ordinance. (Ref. Ord.915, 12/13/94) p) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that: (Ref. Ord. 915, 12/13/94) 1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of any accessory building or structure shall be reasonably watertight,weather tight and rodent proof and shall be kept in a good state of maintenance and repair. Exterior walls shall be maintained free from extensive dilapidation due to cracks,tears or breaks of deteriorated piaster,stucco,brick,wood or other material. 2) All exterior wood surfaces other than decay resistant woods,shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. A protective surface of an accessory building or structure shall be deemed to be out of repair if more than twenty-five(25)percent of the exterior surface area is unpainted or paint blistered the surface shall be painted. If twenty-five (25)percent or more of the exterior surface of the pointing of any brick block or stone wall is loose or has fallen out, the surface shall be repaired. (Ref. Ord. No. 845, 6/11/91) Subd. 5. Drainage. a) No land shall be developed and no use shall be permitted that results in additional water runoff, causing flooding or erosion on adjacent properties.Such runoff shall be properly channeled into a storm drain,water course,ponding area,or other public facility.All new developments shall provide for curbs and gutters along public streets. All site plans shall be designed in accordance to the City's Engineering Design Standards and be reviewed and subject to the approval of the City Engineer relative to storm water runoff, based on the following fees (Ref. Ord. No. 15-05-2000, 5/12/15): 1) Review of new grading and/or drainage plans for parcels of a half acre in size or greater shall be subject to an Engineering review fee of two hundred and fifty ($250) dollars. (Ref. Ord. 08-01-1047, 1/8/08) 2) Review of amendments to existing grading and/or drainage plans and new grading/drainage plan for parcels less than a half acre in size shall be subject to an Engineering review fee of seventy-five ($75)dollars. (Ref.Ord. 08-01-1047, 1/8/08) 3) Grading plans for individual single family parcels shall be exempt from Engineering fees. (Ref. 1302.030.5 B City of Woodbury Accessory Building Requirements • DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, GARAGES, RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES • Sec. 24-280. - Generally. (a) This section applies in all districts. (b) No accessory structure or use shall be constructed or developed on a lot prior to construction of the principal building. (Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012) • Sec. 24-281. - Residential districts. (a) Detached garages and accessory buildings. (1) Shall be setback at least five feet from the side and rear property lines. Exception. On a corner lot, buildings with doors seven-foot or wider facing the side street shall meet the side yard setback for the zoning district. (2) Shall not be placed on drainage, utility or other easements. (3) Shall not be located in front of the principal building. Exception: Buildings may be located in front of the principal building in the R-1 and R-2 districts, providing the minimum front yard setback to the accessory building is 100 feet. (4) Shall not have a wall height exceeding 12 feet in height. (5) Shall not be more than one story in height. (6) Shall not have doors that exceed ten feet in height. (7) Shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the rear yard. (8) Cloth, canvass, plastic sheets and tarps and similar materials, corrugated roofing or siding are not allowed as primary materials on accessory buildings, except on greenhouses, on accessory buildings in the R-1, urban reserve district, and on agricultural buildings as defined by Minnesota Statutes. (b) Accessory building size and number allowed. Zoning District Number Maximum Size R-1, Urban Reserve, lot less than 5 acres 1 1,000 square feet R-1, Urban Reserve, lot 5 acres or more 2 2,000 square feet combined R-2, Rural Estate 1 1,000 square feet R-4, Urban Residential 1 400 square feet (c) Garages. (1) Each lot is allowed one garage, attached or detached. (2) Attached garages shall be not more than 1,000 square feet or 50 percent of the main floor area of the principal building, up to 2,000 square feet, whichever is greater. (3) Setbacks for garages shall be according to the zoning district regulations. (d) Miscellaneous structures. (1) Swing sets, sandboxes, play structures, dog kennels, satellite dishes and similar structures shall not be located closer than five feet from the side or rear property lines, and shall not be located within the front yard setback. (2) Basketball hoops, hockey nets, and similar items may not be located on a public street. (3) Concrete slabs shall not be located closer than five feet from the side or rear property lines but may be located within the front yard setback. (e) Recreational facility. (1) Shall be set back at least five feet from the side and ten feet from the rear property lines. (2) Shall not be placed on drainage,.utility or other easements. (3) Shall not be located in front of the principal structure. However, a recreation facility may be located in front of the principal building in the R-1 and R-2 districts, providing the minimum front yard setback to the primary building is 100 feet. (4) A chain link or non-opaque fence not exceeding ten feet in height shall be allowed to enclose a recreational facility containing concrete, asphalt or similar material. If such fence is used it shall be set back at least five feet from the side and ten feet from the rear property lines and may not be placed in front of the principal structure. (Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012) • Sec. 24-282. - Nonresidential districts. (a) One accessory building is allowed. Exception: Picnic shelters, gazebos and similar structures may be allowed as additional accessory structures. (b) The maximum floor area allowed is 1,000 square feet or up to ten percent of the floor area of the primary structure in accordance with section 24-123(c). Exception: Size may be increased with a conditional use permit. (c) Exterior finish shall be of materials matching the principal structure in color and texture. (d) Architectural design must be similar to the principal structure. (e) Location of the accessory structure shall be approved by the zoning administrator and shall meet the following standards: (1) The location shall have minimal negative impact on the site and adjacent properties and be outside any easement or drainage areas. (2) The location shall meet the following minimum setbacks: a. Front setback: 50 feet. b. Rear setback: Ten feet. c. Side setback: Ten feet. d. Adjacent residential use: 30 feet. e. From any public right-of-way: 50 feet. (f) Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure. Exception: Height may be increased with a conditional use permit. (Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.02, 10-24-2012) • Sec. 24-283. - Height limitation and setbacks for certain accessory structures. (a) Accessory structures such as antennas or other similar structures, other than those identified in section 24-314, shall be limited to 45 feet in height in all districts. Such structures shall be so constructed as to have a minimum setback equal to the height of the structure. (b) Except for the R-4, urban residential district, flagpoles shall be limited to 45 feet in height and have a minimum setback equal to the height of the structure (c) In the R-4, urban residential district, flagpoles shall be limited to 25 feet in height. No more than three flagpoles shall be allowed on a single lot. Flagpoles shall have a minimum five-foot setback from side and rear property lines. No minimum setback is required from the front property line or side property line on a corner lot adjacent to a public street. Flagpoles may be permitted in public drainage and utility easements provided that there is no interference with the underlying purpose of the easement. Any flagpole placed within an easement that impedes the access of or intended use of that easement may be removed by the city or the city's representative at the owner's expense TP 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 "^ '`.� `' Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC@PlanningCo.corn MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: August 3, 2017 RE: Oak Park Heights — Comprehensive Plan 2018 TPC FILE: 226.10 At the August 10, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss the following related to the Comprehensive Plan 2018: Issues The Planning Commission, at their April 13, 2017 meeting, reviewed the list of issues that were identified as part of the Comprehensive Plan 2008 process. The City Council reviewed the issues at their May 9, 2017 Work Session. The City is in the process of gathering issues from residents and business owners through the Community Survey. Community Survey The survey was distributed at the Party in the Park on June 8, 2017 and is available on the City website. The Summer Newsletter also included an invitation for residents to complete the survey. Surveys will be collected until August 25, 2017. Please find the results of the survey as of July 28, 2017. Staff is in the process of analyzing the results and drafting a list of conclusions. The Planning Commission should review and provide any initial insight from the data. Land Use The draft Land Use Plan section of the Comprehensive Plan is attached. Please review the Existing Land Use Map and Proposed Land Use Map and note any changes that should be made. We will discuss areas of the Proposed Land Use Map as it relates to the designated types of future land use. Of note are those areas designated Business/Residential Transitional and the area around Oakgreen Avenue/58th Street. Also note that staff has not updated some of the background information, especially as it relates to housing types. That will be completed by the next meeting. Included is a Natural Environmental Features Map, a Zoning Map and a Future Annexation Map. Next Steps For the August meeting, the Planning Commission will review the results of the Community Survey that have been gathered to date. The Land Use Plan draft and Proposed Land Use Map should be reviewed. Pc: Julie Hultman 2 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q1 Are you a: Answered:77 Skipped:0 RESIDENT OF THE CITY A BUSINESS OWNER LOCATE... BOTH A RESIDENT AND... VISITOR 11 Other(please specify)I 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses RESIDENT OF THE CITY 89.61% 69 A BUSINESS OWNER LOCATED IN THE CITY 2.60% 2 BOTH A RESIDENT AND A BUSINESS OWNER 0.00% 0 VISITOR 5.19% 4 Other(please specify) 260% 2 Total 77 # Other(please specify) Date 1 You 7/9/201710:37 AM 2 Resident of Stillwater 6/9/2017 3:18 PM 1 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan - SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q2 If you are Oak Park Heights City resident or business owner, how long have you Lived or worked here? Answered:71 Skipped:6 Less than five years? six to ten years? more than 10 years? Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Less than five years? 33.80% 24 six to ten years? 14.08% 10 more than 10 years? 46.48% 33 Other(please specify) 5.63% 4 Total 71 # Other(please specify) Date 1 no response 7/6/2017 2:29 PM 2 did not answer 7/6/2017 2:15 PM 3 45 years 6/26/201710:56 AM 4 45 years 6/26/201710:13 AM 2 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q3 What is your age? Answered:71 Skipped:( under 18? 18-24 25-34iik 35-45 EMI 45-54 55+ MI= 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses under 18? 1.41% 1 18-24 1.41% 1 25-34 15.49% 11 35-45 29.58% 21 45-54 21.13% 15 55+ 30.99% 22 Total 71 3 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q4 How many children live in your household (aged 18 or younger only)? Answered:71 Skipped:6 None 1 MI 2 3 £° 4 More than 4 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses None 42.25% 30 1 22.54% 16 2 28.17% 20 3 4.23% 3 4 2.82% 2 More than 4 0.00% 0 Total 71 4 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q5 Are you a care provider for seniors in your home that are part of your family? NO YES 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses NO 98.57% 69 YES 1.43% 1 Total 70 # If yes,please list how many Seniors you are a care provider for Date There are no responses. 5 /22 FINAL -2018 City Comprehensive Plan - SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q6 From your point of view is Oak Park Heights a better place to live and work today than it was when you first moved or began to work here? YES NO UNSURE 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses YES 53.62% 37 NO 7.25% 5 UNSURE 39.13% 27 Total 69 What might make you believe the City is better or worse than when you moved or began to work Date here? 1 No,change....still great. 7/28/2017 3:56 AM 2 Crime has increased 7/25/20171:17 PM 3 Frontage road intersections have gotten better on the Oak Park side of 36. 7/18/201712:18 PM 4 We just moved here on 7/11/17. 7/15/2017 2:44 PM 5 We've gone from a small town with no comprehensive plan to a city that takes planning 7/15/201712:36 PM seriously and has resulted in a very nice community in which to live. 6 Only lived here for four years,no noticeable change. 7/8/20171:29 PM 7 Better Parks and Trails 7/6/2017 4:19 PM 8 Everything 7/6/2017 3:56 PM 9 more opportunity 7/6/2017 3:54 PM 10 More Retail opportunities 7/6/2017 3:20 PM 11 cant answer 7/6/2017 2:29 PM 12 Quite place 7/6/2017 2:13 PM 13 did not answer 7/6/2017 2:07 PM 14 New construction and bridge.growth 7/6/20171:34 PM 15 Improvement on Bike trails/Parks 7/6/20171:26 PM 16 no answer 7/6/20171:24 PM 17 just moved here 7/5/2017 9:46 AM 18 All the parks&great family activities 7/5/2017 9:33 AM 6 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey 19 ' we like it here!!Only moved here at the end of January 2017 7/5/2017 9:28 AM 20 growth is positive+negative sometimes 7/5/2017 9:25 AM 21 ; growth+expansion-job opportunities+housing! 7/5/2017 9:16 AM 22 Property taxes are higher,the school we planned on sending our son to is being shutdown,city 6/28/2017 6:14 PM council approved a multi-million$city hall to improve their working conditions with tax$I earn working in a 5x8 cube and then assessed us thousands of$to fix roads that should have been fixed a decade ago.My wife has lived here get whole life and we're moving. 23 To much development without improving roads.Residents made to feel second class to 6/27/2017 1:43 PM developers. 24 How will the completion of the bridge impact daily life;traffic etc? 6/26/2017 10:44 AM 25 Seems the same 6/26/201710:41 AM 26 People seem engaged in community more than self-interest 6/26/201710:38 AM 27 Better Streets-Street Lights 6/26/201710:14 AM • 28 Higher taxes,wasteful spending on City Hall Building and a Fire Station not even in our city 6/16/2017 2:24 PM limits, 29 The improvements made by Mayor McComber have made the city much more enjoyable: 6/10/2017 7:52 AM improvement to multi-use paths,parks,street crossings,etc 30 Schools. 6/9/201710:00 PM 31 I would say the area is becoming more populated and not always with ideal population. 6/9/2017 3:04 PM 32 More trails and parks.Also,increased recycling options. ' 6/8/2017 4:44 PM 7/22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q7 Using the DROP BOXES, Please list in order the top three things you like about Oak Park Heights (with #1 being the most important). SELECT FROM DROP DOWN MENU 1st Most Important 2nd Most Important IM Egm 11, 3rd Most Important r 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ■The St.Croix River .Engaged residents City parks and trails "Schools nThe people ■Community events ■Small town feel Retail businesses ■Restaurants ■Location SELECT FROM DROP DOWN MENU The St. Engaged City Schools The Community Small Retail Restaurants Location Total Croix residents parks people events town businesses River and feel trails 1st Most 28.17% 0.00% 28.17% 9.86% 5.63% 4.23% 7.04% 2.82% 1.41% 12.68% Important 20 0 20 7 4 3 5 2 1 9 71 2nd Most 12.68% 2.82% 28.17% 8.45% 8.45% 5.63% 11.27% 11.27% 5.63% 5.63% Important 9 2 20 6 6 4 8 8 4 4 71 3rd Most 10.00% 2.86% 8.57% 4.29% 8.57% 2.86% 18.57% 1.43% 7.14% 35.71% Important 7 2 6 3 6 2 13 1 5 25 70 Other(please specify) Date 1 Police/Garbage/community feel 7/28/2017 3:56 AM 8 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey 2 small town feel,community events location 7/6/2017 4:02 PM 3 commnuit events and location were also check(nothing ranked) 7/6/2017 2:16 PM 4 Pretty much all we need+hardly any driving 7/5/2017 9:28 AM 9 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q8 In your opinion, what is the general condition of City streets? (CITY STREETS ONLY) Answered:70 Skipped: Condition of City Streets 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent Total Weighted Average Condition of City Streets 1.43% 5.71% 35.71% 45.71% 11.43% 1 4 25 32 8 70 3.60 Other Comments are welcome Date 1 Lookout Trail is horrible-every year it's patched but never FIXED!!!! 7/18/201712:18 PM 2 Are cul-de-sac needs to be repaved(Autumn Hills). 7/15/2017 2:45 PM 3 Please,please,please when you redo city streets please adjust sewer covers to AVOID 7/15/201712:40 PM depressions that cause cars to swerve to avoid them.58th Street from Stillwater Blvd to Menards is especially problematic.Other cities like Stillwater pave,then come back to adjust sewer covers to just below street grade(to avoid snow plow issues) but ours are like landmines to jolt cars and passengers inside.If there is ONE thing you can do to make this a more livable city....please get rid of these problem sewer covers,thank you. 4 no answer was given 7/6/2017 2:29 PM 5 intersection of 35&Washington 7/6/2017 2:08 PM 6 no prop.taxes-live in an apt. 7/5/2017 9:29 AM 7 They're great,only Drove over the same pot holes for over a decade 6/28/2017 6:22 PM 8 57th+58th sts 6/26/201710:48 AM 9 In the last few years,OPH has done much to improve general condition of city streets and trails. 6/19/2017 9:30 PM 10 MN roads take a beating but OPH is keeping up with maintenance,especially compared with 6/8/2017 4:45 PM other states. 10 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q9 Understanding that most of the funds for City Streets come from PROPERTY TAXES, are there any specific roads that you feel need to be improved? If so, please list them below: # Responses Date 1 Yes,Lookout Trail 7/18/201712:18 PM 2 Newgate Circle. 7/15/2017 2:45 PM 3 58th Street-Adjust sewer cover depressions that cause cars to swerve and avoid them.Why 7/15/2017 12:40 PM the engineers placed these right where tires travel I'll never know-a great mystery but painful to experience on a daily basis. 4 Lookout Trail 7/6/2017 4:19 PM 5 Cty Rd 10 7/6/2017 4:12 PM 6 Look out rd.( ---done?) 7/6/2017 3:57 PM 7 Oakgreen Ave 7/6/2017 3:21 PM 8 58th Street N. 7/6/20171:48 PM 9 Onramp to Stillwater Blvd. 7/6/20171:27 PM 10 Oakgreen ave. 7/6/20171:24 PM 11 Really?Paid a decade's worth of property taxes driving over the same pot holes only to be 6/28/2017 6:22 PM assessed thousands of$when they finally got fixed.NO,no more"improvements" 12 Frontage road 6/27/20171:43 PM 13 Oakgreen Ave between 58th St and Baytown town line(Northbrook Blvd).This area could also 6/10/2017 7:55 AM use street lights for safety. 14 All of them 6/9/2017 3:18 PM 11 / 22 FINAL -2018 City Comprehensive Plan - SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q10 In your opinion what is the general condition of City Parks and Trails Answered:71 Skipped:6 Condition of City Park an... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent Total Weighted Average Condition of City Park and Trails 1.41% 1.41% 11.27% 57.75% 28.17% 1 1 8 41 20 71 4.10 Other Comments are welcome Date 1 Please really.Wish vandals did not burn the porta-potty at Autumn Ridge park.Miss it. 7/15/201712:41 PM 2 May have more opinions in a year!Haven't lived here long enough. 7/5/2017 9:30 AM 3 Could use more garbage cans for pet waste.Hard to see at some intersections. 6/27/20171:44 PM 4 I LOVE that Oak Park Heights residents are always in walking distance of a park!Plus,their are 6/19/2017 9:31 PM tons of amazing trails to walk or bike on!In addition,I love that some of the city parks(Autumn Hills,Brekke,Oak Park Crossing,formally Valley View)offer Art In The Park Programs as well as Family Fun Nights.However,I do wish that these would be expanded to now include Swager Park,Cover Park,and once again include Valley View for next summer.This is a way you could also bring more people to those parks. 5 Skating rinks need to be fixed up all boards need to be replaced concrete needs to be 6/9/2017 4:48 PM patched or replaced...maybe a refrigerated rink would allow the rinks to open earlier and close later in the season.Poor lawn care in parks and ball fields are in very poor shape and should be renovated.Trails look pretty good for the most part. 6 I regularly bike and walk along many trails in OPH and am very happy with the length and 6/8/2017 4:46 PM access and amenities. 12 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q11 How often do you or a family member visit a City Park or use a City Trail? Never On Occasion 111.1111 About once per week A fewtimes per week I(we)use a '' City or Park s'. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Never 2.99% 2 On Occasion 23.88% 16 About once per week 13.43% 9 A few times per week 43.28% 29 I(we)use a City or Park or Trail every day. 16.42% 11 Total 67 13 /22 FINAL -2018 City Comprehensive Plan-SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q12 Understanding that most park improvements are funded through property taxes, are there any specific park or trail improvements that you would recommend? If so, please list them below. Annswerea:21 Skipped:56 Responses Date 1 Parks and trails are great! 7/28/2017 3:58 AM 2 Happy really with what exists.Biggest request is to repave them before they become 7/15/201712:42 PM dilapidated.Hope there is money in the budget for this,as there is for replacing city streets. 3 Brekke Park 7/10/2017 5:02 PM 4 Would like to see some effort to control the buckthorn in Valley View Park(and any others that 7/8/20171:34 PM need it).Could possibly enlist volunteers headed by a master naturalist.Or arrange for some goats,they love buckthorn. 5 Crosswalk and stairs from Beach Rd across frontage Rd(south of 36)(Note:Beth used an older 7/6/2017 4:19 PM form-Staff coded in the visiting of times to the parks/trails based on her stated comments) 6 Boueltd Park 7/6/2017 3:58 PM 7 Trail behind city hall has many cracks 7/6/2017 3:21 PM 8 Brekke Park 7/6/20171:52 PM 9 SPLASH PAD!!! 7/6/20171:27 PM 10 A few more benches along the trails 7/5/2017 6:16 PM 11 N/A 7/5/2017 9:30 AM 12 NO.NO more improvements.How about doing nothing and decrease our taxes to offset the 6/28/2017 6:26 PM bond the school got under false pretenses(that means they lied) 13 Better visibility when crossing streets.Make traffic aware there is a crosswalk. 6/27/2017 1:45 PM 14 STREET LIGHTS NEEDED ON NEW 60TH ST CURVE 6/26/201710:15 AM 15 I LOVE that you are repairing Cover Park as it is much in need of a repair.Autumn Hills,Brekke, 6/19/2017 9:33 PM Oak Park Crossing,and Valley View are perfect the way they are.The one thing I would change about Swager Park is put in a new playground(to replace the Wooden Playground).I LOVE the climbing structure equiptment though,so I think that those should be kept. 16 question the value of putting new shelter in Cover Park 6/16/2017 2:32 PM 17 I am very satisfied with this 6/10/2017 7:56 AM 18 New and updated hockey rink for Brekke.Lights that actually work in the winter at 6/9/2017 4:53 PM Brekke...there's been issues with the hockey rink lights not fully working.A place to shoot hoops at night with lighting.Update all Park bathroom facilities at Brekke and Valley View. 19 Swager Park needs an updated playground!It's in almost dangerous disrepair.The 57th street 6/9/2017 4:32 PM entrance to the park needs maintenance. 20 All of them 6/9/2017 3:19 PM 21 I would love to see a groomed Cross Country Ski trails in the city. 6/8/2017 4:47 PM 14 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q13 Rank the most important challenges that you see facing the City: 1111 MI Traffic congestion 111111 IIII I Improving pedestrian a... 111111111111111 1111111 IIIII .1111 Increase retail or ot... 1.111111111 I I III Maintain and enhancing... MIME 15/22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Improving mass transit(bus... I I Tax rates m A,,.„......4,:...„.„.....*„...,,,.....„,v,„:„..„..4.r.4.,r,,,,■ ■ Reducing crime and enhancin... ri I Quality development 1111 dk ■ I 1111 16 / 22 SurveyMonkey FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY Capital investments... MIN I I Storm water and other... 111111 I I Utility rates I I Protecting the' St Croix Riv...: 1111.111 Supporting affordable... 17 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ■Least Important ■Not Very Important Neutral(Not Important or Unimportant) N.Somewhat Important Most Important Least Not Very Neutral(Not Somewhat Most Total Important Important Important or Important Important Unimportant) Traffic congestion 8.47% 11.86% 18.64% 44.07% 16.95% 5 7 11 26 10 59 Improving pedestrian and bicycle access& 12.28% 3.51% 24.56% 40.35% 19.30% safety 7 2 14 23 11 57 Increase retail or other types of businesses 13.79% 13.79% 36.21% 34.48% 1.72% 8 8 21 20 1 58 Maintain and enhancing municipal services 3.51% 8.77% 28.07% 33.33% 26.32% (snow removal,permitting,refuse collection) 2 5 16 19 15 57 Improving mass transit(bus)service 29.31% 25.86% 22.41% 12.07% 10.34% 17 15 13 7 6 58 Tax rates 7.14% 3.57% 26.79% 28.57% 33.93% 4 2 15 16 19 56 Reducing crime and enhancing public safety 8.77% 8.77% 28.07% 33.33% 21.05% by adding investment in police and fire 5 5 16 19 12 57 services Quality development design and construction 12.73% 3.64% 29.09% 45.45% 9.09% 7 2 16 25 5 55 Capital investments in community facilities, 7.41% 9.26% 25.93% 38.89% 18.52% parks 4 5 14 21 10 54 Storm water and other capital investments 3.45% 3.45% 27.59% 51.72% 13.79% 1 1 8 15 4 29 Utility rates 3.64% 7.27% 30.91% 41.82% 16.36% 2 4 17 23 9 55 Protecting the St Croix River and other bodies 5.17% 5.17% 13.79% 36.21% 39.66% of water 3 3 8 21 23 58 Supporting affordable housing 21.82% 14.55% 18.18% 21.82% 23.64% 12 8 10 12 13 55 # Other Comments are welcome Date 1 Overall very pleased with how the city is run.Keeps me wanting to live here. 7/15/201712:44 PM 2 bus services for Elderly 7/6/2017 3:59 PM 3 *Better pedestrian crossings for Hwy 36*Pedestrian path on Norrell connecting to trail 7/5/2017 9:48 AM systems 4 Lower our sewer+water rates-ever increasing right now. 7/5/2017 9:18 AM 5 Affordable housing is important;the stock in OPH seems to more than adequately support 6/29/2017 9:47 PM affordable options.We have a nice balance with low/mod all the way through high income options. 6 Impact of New Bridge 6/26/201710:46 AM 7 Oak Park Heights is a wonderful city!I would love to see more improvements in bike 6/19/2017 9:35 PM access/saftey,city parks/park programs,improving transit(bus)service,and supporting affordable housing. 18 / 22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey 8 Get rid of that administrator 6/9/2017 3:20 PM 19/22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan-SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q14 Do you have any other input, ideas or thoughts you would like the Oak Park Heights' City Council to consider as it plans for the future? Answered:17 Skipped:60 Responses Date 1 As recent OPH residents We've been very happy with the community and hope that it can 7/28/2017 4:03 AM continue its path for many years to come.Only thing that is a little annoying is the attention/restrictions placed on the boulevard trees...I wish that the city would relax some of the restrictions in regards to maintaining/trimming them down or provide a cost effective arbor service to help shape them better. 2 Have a trail or steps that connect Paris and the trail on the south side of the frontage road by 7/18/201712:20 PM the bridge over 36 3 Do your best to make it a walkable community. 7/15/2017 2:47 PM 4 Washington Avenue/Norell intersection at Highway 36.Add more turn lanes to go left and 7/15/201712:47 PM right to reduce the"road rage"I see at this intersection on a daily basis as frontage road drivers and cross-intersection travelers jockey for position before the light turns green.Know this is MNDot territory but would be great to have for staging purposes two left turn lanes,two right turn lanes,and two"travel across"lanes to alleviate this problem.Doable....I think 5 -frontage roads- 7/6/2017 4:07 PM 6 W12(NA?) 7/6/2017 2:39 PM 7 Splash Pad!We Need it Our kids need it!we would visit the Parks almost daily If we had one 7/6/20171:31 PM 8 I would like to see the city rename itself back to the original name of Oak Park.It is a more 6/29/2017 9:48 PM contemporary name and reflects our history. 9 OPH does not need any more improvements for a while,how about the city council takes a few 6/28/2017 6:41 PM years off of frivolous spending of tax$. 10 Do improvements to the 36 frontage roads where they intersect with Norretl Ave. 6/21/2017 9:41 AM 11 I think that you should bring the City Parks Programs to all of the parks in Summer 2018.Here's 6/19/2017 9:43 PM the schudele I think would work:June-1st week at Oak Park Crossing(Kickoff)2nd Week at Valley View Park 3rd Week at Brekke Park 4th Week at Autumn Hills Park*Family Fun Night at Autumn Hills Park July-1st week at Cover Park or Swager Park 2nd week at Oak Park Crossing or Valley View 3rd week at Brekke 4th Week at Autumn Hills*Family Fun Night:Brekke August- 1st week at Cover/Swager(Other one not done in July)2nd week at Crossing/Valley View(Other one not done in July)3rd week at Brekke 4th Week at Autumn Hills*Family Fun Night:Autumn Hills 12 No more multi-family dweWngs, 6/16/2017 2:32 PM 13 Hopefully,we can have highway 36 raised with off ramps to Osgood,Oakgreen,and Washington 6/10/2017 7:58 AM Ayes,instead of what is currently there 14 Better traffic control around Walmart 6/9/2017 8:42 PM 15 Fix up the parks and skating rinks.How about irrigation for the parks so the grass isn't dead 6/9/2017 4:57 PM half the time. 16 Get rid of that administrator 6/9/2017 3:21 PM 17 Diversity of housing options is an important consideration in maintaining a healthy and strong 6/8/2017 4:48 PM city. 20/22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan- SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q15 Please provide your name and address so the City can the share with you the summary of the results of the survey: Ai SwF; tf•45 Responses Date 1 Larry Felitto 5311 Ojibway Ave N 7/28/2017 4:03 AM 2 Adam Nelson 6216 Lookout Trail N Stillwater MN 55082 7/18/201712:20 PM 3 Graham Arntzen,5670 Newgate Circle N,Oak Park Heights,55082 7/15/2017 2:50 PM 4 Warren J.Wasescha 5675 Newberry Avenue N Stillwater MN 55082 wjwasescha@gmaiLcom 7/15/201712:47 PM 5 Edwin Andera 14935 57th St N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 7/8/20171:38 PM 6 Beth Nelson 6216 Lookout Trail bethnelson3@gmail.com 439-0983 7/6/2017 4:20 PM 7 Amy Stolber shell.amy01@gmail.com 7/6/2017 4:13 PM 8 Denise Faltus 14230 N.55th St DLFALTUS@gmaiLcom 7/6/2017 4:03 PM 9 Don&Sandy Keller sandrak651@gmaiLcom 7/6/2017 3:21 PM 10 Senthil Kimax 6120 Oxboro Ave.N#114 651-206-7834 Senitou@gmail.com 7/6/2017 2:39 PM 11 Jitendra Dubey 6120 Oxboro Ave 848-234-0252 7/6/2017 2:14 PM 12 Anutag Saugablh(Spelling?)14824 58th street N#3 Oak Park Heights,MN 612-845-9370 7/6/20171:54 PM 23a&@outlook.com 13 Carrie Steinke 5521 Ozark Ave 651-795-1618 carrie-steinke@yahoo.com 7/5/2017 9:45 AM 14 Laura Mayaka 612-386-5096 laura55082@gmaiLcom 7/5/2017 9:37 AM 15 Lousasin(SP?)Zetterlund 651-275-5383 7/5/2017 9:31 AM 16 The city isn't going to share the results of the with all residents,just the ones that filled out the 6/28/2017 6:45 PM survey? 17 Del Kruse 6061 Paris Ave.#4c 6/26/201710:57 AM 18 Eric Anderson 5511 Oakgreen PL N.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 651-246-0542 6/26/201710:46 AM 19 Ralph Solberg 5748 Norwich Circle 6/26/201710:40 AM 20 DELORES VIOJETIH DELLWOODY o YAHOO.COM 6/26/201710:18 AM 21 Clellan Davis 13891 56th St.N. 6/21/2017 9:42 AM 22 Amanda Bracklein 15051 63rd St N,Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 6/16/2017 3:16 PM 23 Joe McQuillan 5558 Novak Ave N Stillwater,Mn 55082 6/16/2017 2:33 PM 24 Jerry Sanford 5441 Ojibway Ave N 6/13/2017 7:29 PM 25 Steve Faltus 14230 55th St N 6/10/2017 7:59 AM 26 Jennifer Van Dyke 15298 Upper 61st St.N. 6/9/201710:02 PM 27 Tracy Rodd 13120 56th St.N 6/9/2017 9:34 PM 28 Don and Margaret Irwin 5645 Newell Circle No.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 6/9/2017 7:53 PM 29 Greg Coleman 14428 Upper 56th St. 6/9/2017 4:58 PM 30 Kristin West 14315 56th ST N 6/9/2017 4:34 PM 31 Brad Kruse 14152 53rd St.N.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 6/8/2017 4:48 PM 32 Wiedow 14175 54th St N 6/8/2017 2:22 PM 21 /22 FINAL-2018 City Comprehensive Plan - SURVEY SurveyMonkey Q16 Thank you for Visiting Oak Park Heights, what City or Township do you reside in? knwered:5 Skipped:72 Baytown Township City of Stillwater City of Bayport West Lakeland Township Stillwater Township Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Baytown Township 0.00% 0 City of Stillwater 0.00% 0 City of Bayport 0.00% 0 West Lakeland Township 20.00% 1 Stillwater Township 0.00% 0 Other(please specify) 80.00% 4 Total 5 Other(please specify) Date 1 no response 7/6/2017 4:00 PM 2 did not answer 7/6/20171:16 PM 3 not listed 7/5/2017 9:24 AM 4 no name or address given 6/26/201710:35 AM 22 / 22 LAND USE - INTRODUCTION The basic intent of the comprehensive planning process is to provide a well founded and coordinated decision-making framework to guide both public and private development and community improvements. In this regard, this represents the development framework to guide land use decisions for the City of Oak Park Heights. The Land Use section is based upon the physical profile information, as well as the community issues which have been identified in determining community goals and policies. The Land Use section assists policy makers in daily decision-making. Since the maps and plans in the Comprehensive Plan may be quickly outdated, reliance on a land use map for guidance on a specific issue may be difficult for decision-makers. However, the relative consistency of community goals and policies ties the land use activities together over the long term. The Land Use Plan is the basic plan for growth and development in the community. It establishes the general parameters, issues, and goals which are to be achieved. It further defines and establishes direction for the basic elements of the development regulations that will be updated after the planning process is completed. The arrangement of this section includes the Physical Profile of the City to include the Existing Land Use Map, Goals and Policies related to land use, and finally, the Land Use Plan. In sum, the Land Use Plan provides the foundation for guiding and managing land use expansion and redevelopment within Oak Park Heights. It determines directives and means for specific assignments and accomplishments. Additionally, it establishes the ground work and parameters for facilities planning. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 1 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FEATURES Topography The terrain in Oak Park Heights can be characterized as gently rolling in the west and increasing in slopes until a ridge of severe slope at the edge of the St. Croix River Valley. The least significant topographic changes occur in the western portions of the City. The most severe topography changes extend from the eastern portion of the State of Minnesota Correctional Facility grounds north to the Highway 36. This topography change is best described as a ridge separating the City's higher elevations from the lower elevations of the river valley. Soils The soils found in an area often determine the type and extent of urban development that can occur in the area. Factors such as soil strength, drainage and frost characteristics may serve to limit the amount and type of urban development that can be accommodated on the land. The United States Department of Agriculture completed a detailed survey of soils within Washington County, including the area of Oak Park Heights, in 1977. While it should be recognized that any large-scale mapping of soils results in an extremely generalized graphic statement, the information does serve to illustrate the relationship between soils and the areas available for development. Generally, the soils within Oak Park Heights belong to one of three soil associations. These categories are as follows: Santiago-Kingsley. This soil association is characterized by undulating to steep slopes, are well drained with a moderately coarse texture. Soils within this association are characterized as being good to fair for supporting urban development. Antigo-Chetek-Mahtomedi. Soils in this association are generally formed in outward areas with slopes ranging from nearly level to steep. These soils are typically well to excessively drained with a medium to coarse texture. These soils are generally well suited for supporting urban development. Antigo-Comstock. These soils are generally level to moderately sloping and are formed predominantly in underlying sandy outwash plains and glacial lake plains. The main limitation of this series for urban development is susceptibility to frost heaving and a high-water table in low lying areas. 4 f'` Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 3 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FEATURES Topography The terrain in Oak Park Heights can be characterized as gently rolling in the west and increasing in slopes until a ridge of severe slope at the edge of the St. Croix River Valley. The least significant topographic changes occur in the western portions of the City. The most severe topography changes extend from the eastern portion of the State of Minnesota Correctional Facility grounds north to the Highway 36. This topography change is best described as a ridge separating the City's higher elevations from the lower elevations of the river valley. Soils The soils found in an area often determine the type and extent of urban development that can occur in the area. Factors such as soil strength, drainage and frost characteristics may serve to limit the amount and type of urban development that can be accommodated on the land. The United States Department of Agriculture completed a detailed survey of soils within Washington County, including the area of Oak Park Heights, in 1977. While it should be recognized that any large-scale mapping of soils results in an extremely generalized graphic statement, the information does serve to illustrate the relationship between soils and the areas available for development. Generally, the soils within Oak Park Heights belong to one of three soil associations. These categories are as follows: Santiago-Kingsley. This soil association is characterized by undulating to steep slopes, are well drained with a moderately coarse texture. Soils within this association are characterized as being good to fair for supporting urban development. Antigo-Chetek-Mahtomedi. 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In addition to minor chemical leaks or spills, typically gasoline or oil associated with businesses, one significant site was identified. The Xcel fly ash disposal site, which is south of Highway 36 and east of Osgood Avenue, was used to dispense of an ash by-product created at the Allen S. King power generating facility located adjacent to the St. Croix River. The site has been capped and is now Oak Park Crossing Park. The fly ash monitoring will continue under the management of Xcel but the park is under the management of the City. Another potential pollution issue is the Baytown Township groundwater contamination site which is the result of the disposal or spillage of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the area south of Highway 15 and west of Manning Avenue, and the use or spillage of carbon tetrachloride at a nearby grain storage facility. The site consists of an area of groundwater contamination that is more than six square miles and affects four major groundwater aquifers. Although there has been no issue for the City of Oak Park Heights' municipal water system, the City continues to monitor the spread of the contamination and will consider the pollution impact with any new well or well reconditioning. The area west of Osgood Avenue in the City is included in a Drinking Water Supply Management area as identified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. • Comprehensive Plan 2018 •x City of Oak Park Heights Page 7 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS The development patterns of land use in the City of Oak Park Heights are clearly established by the influence of both man-made and natural environmental features. The most significant influences have been Highway 36 and the power line easement/lines from the Allen S. King power generating facility. Development patterns in Oak Park Heights and other jurisdictions have also influenced the east-west orientation of the community along Highway 36. The highways, in particular Highways 36, 15, and 95 functions as physical barriers, but also the primary connections for Oak Park Heights to the region. The highways have also significantly influenced the location of commercial development in the community. The easterly portion of the community is almost completely developed. In coming years, there will not be significant changes other than specific redevelopment in the commercial areas. To the west of Oakgreen Avenue, there are undeveloped commercial areas both for retail/office and business/warehouse uses. It is expected that these areas will be completely developed in the next five to ten years. Other than what is currently in development, there is no significant parcels of residential land available for development in the City. There is one potential area for limited annexation, south of Highway 36 to Manning Avenue. 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Elciljtari a . 4 silli=11211111**42 10114 .......... ..0 Amedairioldirtilaivittie//Nil al....—iiIiii En— LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE EXISTING LAND USE ANALYSIS The City of Oak Park Heights is 1,873 acres in size. The predominant land uses in the City include low density residential (14 percent), commercial (11 percent), and government (10 percent). The next largest land use category is industrial at 9 percent. A relatively small percentage (3 percent) is vacant property, only some of which is developable land. A detailed explanation of each land use category follows the existing land use table. EXISTING LAND USE Category Acres Percent Percent by of Total Cate•or)r Residential Land se e ., Low Density 265 14% Medium Density 62 3% 21% Huh Density 80 4% c mmercla� hd t dw :raat d Commercial 212 11% 11% Highway Business/Warehouse 74 4% Industrial 170 9% 13% Other Land Uses School Facilities 128 7% 8% Quasi-Public/Utility 11 1% Government 192 10% 10% Park Facilities/Open Space 138 8% 8% Water 133 7% 7% Vacant 56 3% 3% Right-of-Way 352 19% 19% TOTAL 1,873 100% 100% Source: City of Oak Park Heights, Stantec RESIDENTIAL As shown in the previous table, residential land use occupies 21 percent of the total land area in the City. Low density family dwellings are scattered throughout the City. The City's original single family homes are in the eastern portion of the City. More recent low-density development, however, has occurred in the western and central portions of the City. Medium density residential development is located primarily in four locations. First, the development east of Osgood Avenue on Upper 56th 57th, and 58th Streets; second, on y Comprehensive Plan 2018 t ri City of Oak Park Heights Page 11 LAND USE PHYSICAL PROFILE Oxboro Avenue; third, south of Highway 36, west of Oakgreen Avenue; and within the Boutwells Landing development. High density residential development is primarily located in six locations. First, in the northeast corner of the City on the St. Croix River, there is a large area of high density residential apartments. Second, there are two high density developments south of Highway 36 and east of Osgood Avenue, and finally, there are two locations north of Highway 36 on both sides of Osgood Avenue and east of Osgood Avenue on Paris Street North. Lastly, the Boutwells Landing development and the Oak Park Senior Living development contains high density buildings. COMMERCIAL Existing commercial development presently accounts for 11 percent of the City's total land use. Virtually all of the existing retail and service facilities are clustered along State Highway 36. While there is a small scattering of vacant commercial property, the majority of available land for commercial development is located just south of Highway 36 and Krueger Lane. INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS WAREHOUSE Industrial/business warehouse land uses in Oak Park Heights total 244 acres or 13 percent of the total land area in the City. Virtually all of this acreage is attributed to the Xcel Power Plant located on the St. Croix River. Two smaller industrial areas or business warehousing/highway business areas are located on County Road 21 near the southern border of the City, and the Kern Center west of Highways 15 and 36. There are no parcels available for future industrial development. The only area available for additional business warehouse development is in the Kern Center at 58th Street and State Highway 15. GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES A significant amount of land within Oak Park Heights is devoted to governmental facilities which encompass 192 acres or 10 percent of the City's total land area. Governmental facilities include the St. Croix Valley Sewage Treatment Plant, the State of Minnesota Correctional Facility, City Hall, and the water tower site at Norell Avenue and 58th Street North. Comprehensive Plan 2018 .t, City of Oak Park Heights Page 12 -5. LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE SCHOOL FACILITIES Oak Park Heights is the home to the Stillwater Area High School. The campus is 128 acres or 7 percent of the total land area. PARKS The City parks are separately classified in the Land Use Table. These areas encompass 133 acres or 8 percent of the City's total land area. VACANT/UNDEVELOPED The vacant/undeveloped land identified on the Existing Land Use Map and the Land Use Table includes that which has not been developed, permanent open space, or that which has been subdivided for development, but remains vacant. It totals 56 acres or 3 percent of the total land area in Oak Park Heights. The immediacy of the prospects for development on these parcels varies considerably and are closely tied to the current climate in the housing market, commercial development interest, and other variables. PHYSICAL BARRIERS Natural features such as lakes, streams, and wetlands, as well as constructed features such as highways, utility lines, or existing development, often act to contain land use and restrict access. From another perspective, many of the natural features such as lakes, wetlands, trees, or topography can be used to positively enhance a community and its housing and business areas. Physical barriers within Oak Park Heights include the river, wetland areas, Highways 36, 15, and 96, and the utility line connections. The impact of physical barriers may be seen as having both positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, barriers serve to define cohesive areas and to lend structure to the arrangement of land uses, often separating uses which would otherwise generate conflict. On the negative side, barriers may artificially constrain development, and in separating developed areas, produce problems of access and circulation between related land uses. The physical barriers within Oak Park Heights are seen primarily as restricting access from north to south or east to west within the City. These physical barriers can be overcome with improvements to the transportation system, both by car, pedestrian and bicycle. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 13 `ter LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE LAND USE CONTROLS Land uses within Oak Park Heights are presently governed by the City Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Applications for development and associated plans are reviewed by City staff and submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval. The table below indicates the breakdown of existing zoning districts and the acreages currently devoted to each within the City. Acreages for water and right-of-way have not been included. On a following page, the Zoning Map illustrates the arrangement of each zoning district in Oak Park Heights, showing only those districts currently within the City. 2017 TOTAL ZONING BREAKDOWN Category Acres Percent Percent by of Total Category R-1, Single Family Residential 236 15% R-1A, Single Family Residential 0 0% R-1 B, Single Family Residential 0 0% R-1 C, Single Family Residential 0 0% 25% R-2, Low and Medium Density Residential 71 5% R-3, Multiple Family Residential 50 3% R-B, Residential Business Transitional 29 2% B-1, Neighborhood Business 0 0% B-2, General Business 161 11% B-3, Highway Business and Warehouse 88 6% 22% B-4, Limited Business 71 5% B-W, Business/Warehousing 4 0% I-1, Industrial 249 16% 16% 0, Open Space Conservation 392 26% 26% P-I, Public/Institutional 0 0% 0% PUD— Commercial 23 1% 40/0 PUD - Residential 45 3% Parks 104 7% 7% TOTAL 1,522 100% 100% Source: City of Oak Park Heights, Stantec Comprehensive Plan 2018 -s,, t. City of Oak Park Heights Page 14 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE The following paragraphs summarize the districts of the Zoning Ordinance and how they are applied in the City. The Zoning Map is found following these descriptions. 0, Open Space Conservation District The 0, Open Space Conservation District is intended to provide a district which will allow suitable areas of the City to be retained and utilized for open space, agricultural uses and provide a "holding" zone for newly annexed lands to ensure that development will be staged to maintain reasonable economy in public expenditures for public utilities and service. The district allows farming, nurseries, tree farms, green houses, and very low density single family dwellings as a permitted use. R-1, Single Family Residential District The purpose of the R-1, Single Family District is to provide for low density single family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, complementary uses. The district is the primary single-family district in the community. The district allows single family residential uses and recreational uses as permitted and schools, places of worship, and bed and breakfast facilities as conditional. R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, Single Family Residential District These districts allow for the same permitted and conditional uses as the R-1 District, but at different densities. There are no areas in the community currently zoned R-1 A, R-1 B, or R-1C. R-2, Low and Medium Density Residential District The purpose of the R-2, Low and Medium Density Residential District is to provide for low to moderate density residential dwellings and directly related, complementary uses. Single and two-family units are allowed as permitted uses, townhomes, condominiums, and multiple family dwelling structures with not more than four units are allowed as conditional. R-3, Multiple Family Residential District The purpose of the R-3, Multiple Family Residential District is to provide for medium to high density housing in multiple family structures and directly related, complementary uses. Multiple family structures are a permitted use and private marina and boat storage facilities, as well as other uses specified in previous districts, are conditional. Comprehensive Plan 2018 GYM City of Oak Park Heights Page 15 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE R-B, Residential Business Transitional District The purpose of the R-B, Residential Business Transitional District is to provide for high density residential use and for the transition in land use from residential to low intensity business allowing for the intermixing of such uses. In the R-B District, multiple family dwellings are listed as permitted uses and limited office use, nursing homes, elderly and group housing, limited retail uses, and limited warehousing activities are conditional. B-1, Neighborhood Business District The purpose of the B-1, Neighborhood Business District is to provide for the establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. These centers are to provide services and goods only for the surrounding neighborhoods and are not intended to draw customers from the entire community. Barber shops, beauty parlors, convenience grocery stores, and laundromats are limited permitted uses. Conditional uses include governmental and public utility buildings, as well as professional and commercial offices. B-2, General Business District The purpose of the B-2, General Business District is to provide for high intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and services on a community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities. A significant portion of the commercial uses in Oak Park Heights are zoned B-2 District. The district allows a full range of retail and commercial services as permitted. Open and outdoor sales and service, drive throughs, automotive related uses such as car washes, motor fuel stations and auto repair as listed conditional uses. B-3, Highway Business and Warehousing District The purpose of the B-3, Highway Business and Warehousing District is to provide for the establishment of retail and wholesale sales, storage, warehousing and limited manufacturing and production. The overall character of the B-3 District is intended to be transitional in nature, thus uses allowed within this district shall be limited to those which can compatibly exist adjacent to commercial and lower intensity activities. The B- 3 District allows a wide variety of commercial uses. Restaurants, auto service centers, vehicle dealerships, mini storage, animal clinics, landscape sales and certain educational facilities are allowed as conditional. Comprehensive Plan 2018 TSI t�Y City of Oak Park Heights Page 16 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE B-4, Limited Business District The purpose of the B-4, Limited Business District is to provide a district accommodating retail sales, service and office functions in a highly planned and coordinated area. The uses allowed in this district are similar to but not as extensive, especially as it relates to automotive vehicle sales and service, as the B-2, General Business District. Retail and commercial uses are permitted while drive in restaurants, minor auto repair, open and outdoor storage, sales and service, and two family, townhomes and multiple family dwellings are conditional. B-W, Business/Warehousing District The purpose of the B-W, Business/Warehousing District is to provide for the establishment of wholesale and retail trade of large volume or bulk commercial items, storage and warehousing. The overall character of the B-4 District is intended to be transitional in nature, thus industrial uses allowed within this district shall be limited to those which can compatibly exist adjacent to commercial and lower intensity activities. Commercial and professional offices, printing establishments, conference centers, indoor commercial recreation and wholesale showrooms are permitted, while open and outdoor storage, services, sales and rental, and manufacturing are listed conditional uses. I, Industrial District The purpose of the I, Industrial District is to provide for the establishment of warehousing and light industrial development. General industrial uses such as storage and warehousing, manufacturing power generation plants, and wholesale business and office establishments are listed permitted uses. Conditional uses include open and outdoor storage as an accessory use. P-I, Public-Institutional District The P-I District is intended to provide a specific zoning district for facilities directed to serving the public and specialized government and semi-public uses. It is unique in that the primary objective of uses within this district is the provision of services, frequently on a non-profit basis, rather than the sale of goods or services. It is intended that uses within such a district will be compatible with adjoining development and they will be located on or in proximity to a collector street or arterial street. The district permitted uses include government buildings, parks and recreational facilities while schools, places of worship, hospitals, correctional facilities, nursing homes, cemeteries, and • Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 17 ,�11yy QTS LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE limited retail are conditional. The City has established the P-I District in the Zoning Ordinance but has not zoned property to this district. PUD, Planned Unit Development District The purpose of the PUD, Planned Unit Development District is to provide for the integration and coordination of land parcels as well as the combination of varying types of residential, commercial and industrial uses. The City has a limited number of areas zoned PUD. Most development is zoned residential or commercial and is applied with a PUD to allow for mixed use and multiple structures on one parcel. River Impact District The River Impact District is established to provide necessary protection to lands which fall within the designated regional floodplain and Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway area as defined by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulations. This district shall include all lands lying riverward from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Application of district regulations shall be imposed as an overlay upon currently applied zoning use districts. ZONING DISTRICT AREA WIDTH SETBACK AND BUILDING REGULATIONS The specific requirements for each of the zoning districts is found on the following page. The complete lot area and width, setbacks, building height and other zoning regulations are found in the General Provisions section of the Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance is on file at City Hall. The table, as follows, summarizes all of the established zoning districts along with their minimum lot area, width, setbacks, lot coverage and other standards. It is intended as a general reference source. Comprehensive Plan 2018 �,, °3 City of Oak Park Heights Page 18 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE Summary of Zoning District Classifications and Requirements Minimum Setbacks Principal Zoning Minimum Lot Width Building District District Classification Lot Size (interior) F S-I S-C R Height 0 Open Space Conservation 5 acres 200 feet 50 30 30 50 35 feet R-1 Single Family Residential 10,300 sf 80 feet 30 10 30 30 35 feet R-1A Single Family Residential 12,500 sf 85 feet 30 10 30 30 35 feet R-1 B Single Family Residential 15,000 sf 90 feet 30 10 30 30 35 feet R-1 C Single Family Residential 20,000 sf 100 feet 30 10 30 30 35 feet R-2 Low and Medium Density 10,400 sf 90 feet 30 10 30 30 35 feet Residential R-3 Multiple Family Residential 15,000 sf 100 feet 30 20 20 30 35 feet R-B Residential Business 15,000 sf 100 feet 30 10 10 30 35 feet Transitional B-1 Neighborhood Business 15,000 sf 100 feet 30 20 20 30 35 feet B-2 General Business 15,000 sf 100 feet 40 10 20 20 35 feet B-3 Highway Business and 15,000 sf 100 feet 40 10 20 20 35 feet Warehousing B-4 Limited Business 15,000 sf 100 feet 40 10 20 20 35 feet B-W Business/Warehousing 30,000 sf 100 feet 50 20 50 20 35 feet Industrial 1 acre 100 feet 50 30 30 _ 40 45 feet P-I Public/Institutional varies --- varies 45 feet PUD Planned Unit Development --- --- --- --- --- --- --- River Impact District --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Source: City of Oak Park Heights F = Front yard setback as measured from the property line S-I = Side yard setback on interior lots S-C = Side yard setback on corner lots R = Rear yard setback - Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 19 LAND USE - PHYSICAL PROFILE INSERT ZONING MAP .; ; Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 21 w fir: N / W� M m l ir l •y,1 .!(0) 1r�r� ' IL 4 *i [ 1. ►1,,,,s'1+11ra°miaiit::.111111 IIII 1111 nn MI 0. >"U .1111M 11111 11 III 11111■u o m " iIU nor= I nn 1■n au■,0p1 V N 's€ e��1 .i j' -..1 Ili.1.It..SII\f■■ MEP —�mlllllllInp .14 , I:!/111111111 U- M al 5 � FIi is N.' 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P- 11�..■ • m m m m at AlEillgliiiiih— 1641'*Vit.! 741 wr 1 nil mow i, A _4.: itit. will,.. Fiakaibb: niho int►\���e�,iiimmo ••� V *��S 111 m c \.2. ...4111110k14111104 im .:41 ;411Nras ,'■En Loa 118■® _` ,, 6� , ,., �� _m .5 _n a_ • • e 4•II Ile MI z, co _1 r/A 1ji��♦,r��in11 .1j,-'. , ♦+ -. 7 elnlru■ i' i:� 14)IPIIPIIill0 i I Ii ra IP IA*A% ,-4.1,.- i N\.,1 i• Illivirol 1101* 3, 11::::::::01. rLA IP*�y;���,Jt111� ái11p U, LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION The value of a Comprehensive Plan for Oak Park Heights is only partially found in the plans, maps, and data. Although such information is a critical element of any plan, the changing nature of that information can give a community only a snapshot of its needs or direction. A more comprehensive review of the community and its direction can be found through its adopted goals and policies. The goals and policies do not provide information on the timelines and priorities needed for development or community improvements. Instead, it provides a series of criteria which can be used to direct general actions. Furthermore, the policies are not absolute directions for City staff, Planning Commission, or City Council members. Instead, they are guides to assist in decision-making and goal achievement. Moreover, the policies should be considered and utilized collectively. In some cases, a single policy may define and outline a course of action. More frequently, however, a group of policies will be applied to a given situation. The flexibility and adoptability of the goals and policies is particularly useful when unanticipated development decisions emerge. It complements the maps, ordinances and City Code which are more static documents. In some instances, policies may not address a new situation in the community. In this case, the goals and policies should be updated or modified. This would give the Comprehensive Plan an up-to-date quality which will withstand the test of time. For purposes of definition, goals may be described as the ways in which we think about the community — descriptive statements of the ultimate direction we would want to see the City proceed. Policies may be described generally as positions the City will take on a specific issue. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Natural resources are of prime importance to the community. In addition to serving as aesthetic amenities which enhance the quality of life in the area, natural areas often perform important ecological roles. These natural features can serve as buffers or barriers in determining the extent and direction of development and growth. Therefore, it is necessary that special consideration be given to natural features and systems in formulating Oak Park Heights' Comprehensive Plan. Environmentally sensitive areas include those characterized by waterbodies, floodplain, steep slopes, vegetation, soil limitations, and wetlands. The 1.4 Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 23 it LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES City has expressed an interest in the preservation and enhancement of these features within the City limits. WETLANDS, LAKES AND STREAMS AND GROUND WATER Goal: Preserving the water resources of the St. Croix River and existing wetlands and streams is recognized as a high priority in Oak Park Heights. Policies: A. Restrict or prohibit development/redevelopment within Oak Park Heights' drainageways, floodplains, wetlands, and other natural features which perform important environmental functions in their natural state. B. Require all development/redevelopment to manage its on-site storm water generation to ensure no negative impact to downstream flooding or water quality. C. Require grading and drainage plans as part of any new residential or commercial development/redevelopment. These plans must illustrate proposed drainage patterns, plans for on-site storm water retention and erosion control. D. Maintain and update as necessary floodplain, shoreland and wetland regulations to regulate development within these sensitive areas. E. Incorporate low impact development (LID) principles and practices into design, construction and operation of public projects as feasible. F. Work with residential and commercial developers to incorporate low impact development practices that protect native vegetation and soils and reduce impervious surface. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Goal 1: The preservation, protection and continued use of areas, buildings, structures and other objects that have historic, aesthetic or community values is a benefit to the welfare and education of the City of Oak Park Heights. Policies: A. Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sites and structures that reflect elements of the City's cultural, political, economic, visual or architectural history; evaluate and establish historic districts. B. Promote the preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of Oak Park Heights. C. Foster community identity and civic pride by protecting historical area, structures or accomplishments of the past. 4/1, Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 24 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES TREES, LANDSCAPING AND STREETSCAPING Goal: Provide continuing and enhanced streetscapes, landscaping as part of development/redevelopment, and protection and preservation of the community's vegetative resources. Policies: A. Continue to implement and expand the City's comprehensive streetscaping and landscaping efforts through participation in Tree City USA and development review. B. As a high priority in the City, preserve and protect existing stands of mature trees. C. Promote programs designed to protect trees from disease. D. Require all development/redevelopment proposals to indicate the location, type, and condition of existing vegetation, and preserve existing trees wherever feasible. E. Require that development/redevelopment projects within the City plant new trees, particularly in areas where existing vegetation is removed. F. Provide City financial support to the ongoing tree protection, streetscape and landscaping programs. NATURAL FEATURES Goal: Ensure preservation and enhancement of slopes and soils in Oak Park Heights through careful development review and approvals. Policies: A. In areas of soils that have limitations for development/redevelopment, perform soil testing to identify the soil correction measures necessary to insure safe and quality construction. B. Require erosion control plans for all site grading to prevent erosion, dust, and soil sedimentation. C. Restrict or prohibit development/redevelopment on steep slopes. In instances where development on steep slopes is permitted, plans must be provided for grading and erosion control which prevent erosion, dust, and soil sedimentation. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 25 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES AIR QUALITY AND POLLUTION Goal: Protection of air quality and ground water and soils, as well as efforts to control noise and light pollution, are important to the community. Policies: A. Incorporate State and Federal pollution regulations into local policy as required. B. Require a ground water monitoring plan or ground water protection plan as part of a permit application for businesses that store, use or transport hazardous materials and for properties formerly used as a waste disposal site or waste transit facility. Where available, use well head protection plans to assist with this process. C. Assure coordination with other adjoining jurisdictions for ground water sensitive areas, well head protection areas, water use contingency and allocation plans, and other ground water issues where plans may affect other jurisdictions. RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE REDUCTION Goal: Encourage recycling programs and solid waste reduction initiatives. Policies: A. Recycling programs which conserve natural resources shall be continued and promoted. B. Oak Park Heights shall encourage enhanced waste reduction/separation practices to improve solid waste management. C. Residential and commercial generators of solid waste shall be encouraged to act voluntarily to evaluate their use of energy and raw materials and to reduce consumption where technically and economically feasible. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Goal 1: Create a sustainable community that provides balance between a growing economy, protection for the environment and social responsibility to enhance the quality of life while preserving the same for future generations. Policies: A. Promote the use of sustainable design practices during all phases of development including design, deconstruction, construction, and building operation and maintenance. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 26 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES B. Promote national, regional and state sustainable building design programs including utility-sponsored renewable energy and conservation programs. Goal 2: Create a livable community where development incorporates sustainable design elements such as resource and energy conservation and use of renewable energy. Policies: A. Encourage energy and resource conservation strategies to limit the effects of climate change, including decreased use of fossil fuels and shift to renewable energy resources. B. Promote the use of renewable energy, including solar energy, in new residential and commercial developments. C. Review the potential for use of renewable energy, including solar energy, in all new public buildings. D. Consider varying setback requirements within PUD's in all residential and commercial zoning districts as a means of protecting solar access. E. Implement alternative energy regulations including solar, wind energy, geothermal and biomass requirements in the Zoning Ordinance. Goal 3: Protect and enhance air quality and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and control of climate change locally and globally. Policies: A. Encourage alternative transportation by providing trails and encouraging transit opportunities. Continue expanding the trail system by implementing the Park and Trail System Plan. B. Educate and inform businesses and residents about opportunities and incentives to increase the utilization of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. C. Improve the City's environmental performance by setting targets, using innovative approaches, encouraging employees to conserve resources and improving on the existing recycling program as an example to residents and business owners. D. Support and encourage community efforts in environmental awareness and education through the use of the City web site, programs, newsletters and the media. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 27 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 4: Reduce waste stream toxicity and amount; minimize generation of hazardous waste and increase reuse, recycling, composting and purchasing of environmentally preferred products with minimal or no packaging. Policies: A. Support and encourage community efforts in environmental awareness and education. B. Support waste reduction activities including recycling, reuse, and composting through policies and educational outreach opportunities for citizens and businesses. C. Emphasize the importance of directing waste that cannot be reused, recycled, or composted to facilities that recover some of the energy value in garbage with use of landfills as the last alternative. D. Continue to provide and encourage curbside recycling of reusable waste materials through educational events, promotional materials and volunteer efforts. LAND USE Land use goals create a vehicle by which the community can determine, organize and define the character and intensity of development and redevelopment in Oak Park Heights. The policies will guide proposed land use through thestages of growth and change planned for the community. Related to land use, the protection of the natural environment is of major importance to Oak Park Heights and the surrounding area. The focus for land use in the City will be the continual development infill of residential, commercial and industrial areas. Redevelopment, especially in commercial areas along the Highway 36 corridor, will also be a priority in the next 20 years. GENERAL LAND USE Goal 1: Provide for responsible and orderly expansion of the City's land area as requested by property owners and agreed to by the affected jurisdiction. Policies: A. The City, in planning for future land use, transportation/community facilities or utility extensions, may include areas not within its municipal boundaries. This planning is done in anticipation of demand for services to accommodate future urban growth.414' Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 28 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES B. The City shall extend utility service to only those areas that are within the City, annexed to the City or part of an orderly annexation agreement. C. The City should consider annexation only if requested by the property owner and agreed to by the affected jurisdiction. D. The City shall plan its utility, service and street extensions to accommodate long term growth and expansion in the community. E. The City will work to achieve cooperation in annexation requests by discussing annexation issues with Baytown Township and adjacent municipalities. F. Orderly annexation will be considered in order to identify boundaries and target years for areas eligible for orderly annexation. Goal 2: A cohesive land use pattern which ensures compatibility and strong functional relationships among activities is to be implemented. Policies: A. Prevent over-intensification of land use development, that is, development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of supportive services and facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc.). B. Examine requested land use changes in relation to adjoining land uses, site accessibility, utility availability, and consistency with the Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan and policies. C. Attempt to make transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses in an orderly fashion which does not create a negative (economic, social or physical) impact on adjoining developments. D. Infill development of compatible land uses shall be strongly encouraged. E. Where practical, conflicting and non-complementary uses shall be eliminated through removal and relocation. F. Encourage the development and redevelopment of under-utilized and substandard property throughout the City. Goal 3: The preservation, protection and continued use of areas, buildings, and structures that have historic, aesthetic or community values is of benefit to Oak Park Heights. Policies: A. Where practical, safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sites and structures that reflect elements of the City's cultural, political, economic, visual or architectural history. a Comprehensive Plan 2018 4'47-'4City of Oak Park Heights Page 29 4 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES B. Foster community identity and civic pride by promoting the preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of Oak Park Heights. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Goal: The preservation, protection and continued use of areas, buildings, structures and other objects that have historic, aesthetic or community values is a benefit to the welfare and education of the City of Oak Park Heights. Policies: A. Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sites and structures that reflect elements of the City's cultural, political, economic, visual or architectural history; evaluate and establish historic districts. B. Promote the preservation and continued use of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of Oak Park Heights. C. Foster community identity and civic pride by protecting historical area, structures or accomplishments of the past. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE Goal 1: Provide a variety of housing types, styles and values to meet the needs of the community and the changing demographics of the City and region through new development and redevelopment. Policies: A. Encourage design and planning innovations in housing units and land development. B. Recognize the development of townhouses, condominiums and non-traditional home types to supplement existing conventional single-family homes, and apartments, giving due consideration to local market demands. C. Attempt to provide housing opportunities which attract persons of all ages and income levels and which allow them the ability to maintain residence within Oak Park Heights throughout the various stages of their lives. D. Allow the development of additional owner and renter occupied affordable housing units on a case-by-case basis to achieve established housing goals. E. Encourage development of housing options to meet the needs of all segments of the population, including the disabled, and senior living options through life cycle housing. Comprehensive Plan 2018 3'' City of Oak Park Heights Page 30 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES F. Housing units identified as substandard for safe occupancy shall be rehabilitated, replaced, or developed with an appropriate guided land use, wherever possible. Goal 2: Maintain and enhance the strong character of Oak Park Heights' single family residential neighborhoods. Policies: A. Promote private reinvestment in the City's single-family housing stock. B. Pursue the redevelopment of substandard single-family homes when it is judged not economically feasible to correct the deficiencies. C. Encourage single family home rehabilitation programs through the City. Goal 3: Promote multiple family housing alternatives as an alternative life cycle housing option. Policies: A. Consider the redevelopment of substandard multiple family properties that display deteriorated building conditions, no site amenities, poor site design, or incompatible land use patterns. B. Encourage developers of medium and high-density developments to provide adequate accessory amenities such as garages, parking, open space, landscaping, and recreational facilities to ensure a safe, functional, and desirable living environment. C. Consider mixed land uses as an alternative land use option in planning and redevelopment of obsolete commercial, industrial, or residential areas. D. Avoid concentrations of multiple family dwellings and apartments in the City. Locate such housing within appropriately designated zoning districts and in proximity to areas which offer a wide range of existing supportive services, commercial and recreational facilities. COMMERCIAL LAND USE Goal 1: Maintain and improve Oak Park Heights' commercial areas as vital retail and service locations. Policies: A. Encourage communication with local business people to gain an understanding of the changing needs of the business environment. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 31 K� x ar�. LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES B. Promote a full and broad range of office, service, retail, and entertainment uses within the commercial areas of Oak Park Heights. C. Attract new businesses to Oak Park Heights that will contribute to the customer attraction and business interchange of the local commercial areas. D. Promote the redevelopment and expansion of existing businesses within the City to obtain a higher level of sales and business attraction. Goal 2: Promote continued development, investment and enhancements in the commercial areas. Policies: A. Promote a mixed-use environment within the commercial areas consisting of retail, office, and service land uses. B. Encourage a combination of public and private investment in the commercial areas for public improvements and building redevelopment. C. Address parking issues and review supply and demand, signage and education programs for better parking-utilization. D. Update architectural design guidelines as necessary to guide the commercial areas' development and redevelopment. E. Substandard residential and commercial properties shall be rehabilitated, replaced or redeveloped in conformance with the land use plan. Goal 3: Encourage continued development and redevelopment activities along the City's highway corridors. Policies: A. Encourage private and continued City investment in the Highway 36 corridor. B. Encourage investment in rehabilitation and redevelopment of substandard properties along the highway corridors. C. Ensure that all service and commercial uses are adequately screened or buffered from any adjacent residential development. D. Commercial and service areas should provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement, including access for persons with disabilities. Comprehensive Plan 2018 ° City of Oak Park Heights Page 32 LAND USE - GOALS AND POLICIES BUSINESS/WAREHOUSE/INDUSTRIAL LAND USE Goal 1: Retain Oak Park Heights' existing business/warehouse and industrial land uses to ensure a diverse tax base and local employment opportunities. Policies: A. The City will continue its efforts in retaining and attracting new businesses for new development and redevelopment. B. The City will work with Xcel Energy on issues related to the Allan S. King Power Plant, transmission lines and substations within Oak Park Heights. Goal 2: Maintain a high standard of business/warehouse and industrial development including appearance of sites, buildings and outside storage areas. Policies: A. Encourage site upkeep and maintenance to promote a positive business/ warehouse and industrial and commercial image for Oak Park Heights. B. Promote high quality business/warehouse and industrial construction to ensure building durability and an aesthetically attractive appearance. C. Existing and new business/warehouse and industrial development shall not cause pollutants or contaminants to be emitted into the surrounding environment (including air, soils, ground water, drainageways, sanitary sewer and storm sewer) in excess of state and federal regulations. INSTITUTIONAL LAND USE Goal 1: Cooperate with existing and expanding institutional facilities to ensure compatibility and a high level of design. Policies: A. Transitions between differing types of land uses must be done in an orderly fashion while minimizing impacts on adjoining development. B. All institutional development proposals must be analyzed to determine the most appropriate land uses within a neighborhood and the community as a whole. C. Adequately screen, landscape and buffer institutional facilities to minimize the impact on surrounding uses and enhance the neighborhood and community in which they are located. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 33 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN INTRODUCTION Based upon the foundation established by the Physical Profile and the Goals and Policies, this section provides the framework to guide community growth and improvements. The Land Use Plan is a narrative and graphic description that provides the background and rationale for land use designations as represented on the Proposed Land Use Map. The plan has an educational and decision-making function, helping to improve the general understanding of how physical development in the City of Oak Park Heights should take place. Although the emphasis of this section is on land development, other areas such as transportation, community service and facility needs are also addressed. The Land Use Plan is divided into two main categories. The first section describes the basis for Oak Park Heights' community plan, including population projections as well as how the natural features of the area will be protected. The second section describes general land use plan elements, including a discussion of the Proposed Land Use Map and review of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development. BASIS OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN The major planning objective of Oak Park Heights is to establish and maintain attractive, high quality living and working environments for community residents. In providing for these environments, the City recognizes the necessity of providing utilities and services that are demanded with urban development. Through the comprehensive planning process, the City has the ability to direct and focus development in a pattern that maximizes the utilization of existing utilities and services. This type of land use management assists the community in regulating and budgeting for investment in future public utilities, streets, and service needs. With limited vacant land, it is likely that the City will be almost completely developed by 2025. Small parcels of residential property scattered throughout the community will be infilled with single family and townhome development. Commercial areas along Highways 36 and 15, west of Oakgreen Avenue, will also be completely filled in. Redevelopment activities will likely focus on commercial areas east of Oakgreen along the Highway 36 corridor. Based upon this premise, the focus of the land use, transportation, community facilities/administrative sections of this Comprehensive Plan will be on redevelopment, infill and maintenance of the community. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 35 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN PROJECTED GROWTH Population and Households The City of Oak Park Heights has had steady population growth since 1980. The expanding residential and commercial sectors as well as the attractiveness of the community in its location in the St. Croix River Valley has resulted in a steady population growth. Household and population growth of the community from 1980 to 2015 is found in the following table. HOUSEHOLD AND POPULATION GROWTH OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1980 1990 2,000 2010 2015 Population 2,591 3,486 3,957 4,445 4,706 Households 955 1,322 1,528 1,911 2,178 Household Size 2.71 2.63 2.25 2.05 1.93 Source: U.S. Census 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 Metropolitan Council The numbers above reflect the national and state trends of smaller household size. With limited residential available, the expected population will continue to grow but at a much slower rate. Population, Household and Employment Projections The Metropolitan Council, in its Thrive MSP 2040 Plan, has projected population, household and employment forecasts. These forecasts are accepted by the City as the basis for growth through 2040, with the exception of the employment numbers, which the City projects will be less than what is provided by the Metropolitan Council. POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS OAK PARK HEIGHTS 2010 Census 2020 2030 2040 Population 4,445 4,880 5,300 5,700 Households 1,911 2,200 2,420 2,600 Employment 4,358 5,900 6,800 7,500 Source: U.S. Census 2010, Metropolitan Council Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 36 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN As indicated above, the Metropolitan Council projects that the population of the City will exceed 5,000 persons between 2020 and 2030. With recent senior housing developments, Oak Park Heights projects that the City will reach 5,000 persons before 2020. Once the City nears 5,500 to 5,700 people, the population will likely level off. With no additional residential land available, it is expected the City's population will likely stabilize between 5,500 and 5,700 people. The household projections show a steady increase to 2,600 by the year 2040. The increase in households versus the stable population levels is due to the ongoing trend of lower household size. The City will experience limited infill development which will increase the number of households but likely not to the extent projected by the Metropolitan Council. Employment numbers are also projected to increase to a total of 7,500 by 2030. This again may be optimistic with the limited land available for future commercial development. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY Environment A variety of benefits are associated with environmental protection in Oak Park Heights. Environmentally sensitive development will create a more aesthetic living and working environment and prevent future public investment needed for clean up or reclamation. The purpose of the City's environmental regulations and the Zoning Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. The City has adopted floodplain and wetland and stormwater regulations to provide the levels of protection to preserve natural resources. Environmental awareness and protection should generally address the following in Oak Park Heights: 1. Implement and update, as necessary, environmental regulations such as floodplain, wetland, stormwater, tree preservation regulations for the protection of rivers, natural features, lakes, wetlands, and trees. 2. Direct development throughout the City that is compatible with environmentally sensitive areas. tyr. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 37 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN 3. Address stormwater issues in all areas of the City through development and appropriate facilities to hold and treat runoff. Utilize existing wetlands and low areas to the extent possible for stormwater retention. 4. Work with Washington County and the Watershed Districts with ongoing stormwater projects and recycling programs. 5. Utilize Best Management Practices for addressing stormwater runoff and retention. 6. Encourage alternative energy sources such as solar and wind energy in appropriate areas of the City. 7. Extend utilities, as necessary, with annexation to address environmental issues associated with development outside of the City boundaries. Sustainability The City of Oak Park Heights has recognized the importance of the conservation and preservation of water, air, energy and other natural resources in order to achieve a more sustainable community. It is recognized that there are four areas in which the City can preserve natural resources and ensure that development recognizes the value of environmental protection. An effective implementation program includes the work of commissions, ordinance updates, permitting and other regulatory mechanisms; design guidelines and performance standards; public education and involvement; and intergovernmental cooperation. The following implementation items are to be pursed: 1. Implement sustainable development practices into the design, construction and operation of City facilities as feasible. 2. Work with developers to apply sustainable building practices in private sector development and redevelopment. Utilize utility-sponsored renewable energy and conservation programs where possible in development projects. 3. Continue to expand and promote the City sidewalk and trail system to encourage an alternate form of transportation not dependent upon motorized vehicle use. 4. Work with the Metropolitan Council on expanding the transit service to Oak Park Heights and the St Croix Valley area. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 38 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN 5. Work on the development of an environmental awareness program that is designed to educate and inform residents and developers on energy efficiency and utilization of renewable energy sources. 6. Develop a City policy on conservation of energy, to be used at all City facilities and by all employees that can be used as a model for the rest of the community. 7. Continue developing programs for recycling, reuse and composting as well as the education of citizens and businesses on waste reduction. 8. Work with the contracted waste hauler on alternatives to reducing the amount of material that will be land filled. ANNEXATION The City's policy toward annexation is consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. It is recognized, just as it was in 2008, that the City will not aggressively pursue areas of annexation from the Townships or as a result of detachment/annexation from one of the adjoining cities. As part of the planning process, the City has identified two areas that potentially could become part of the City in the next 20 years. The properties are identified in the Future Annexation Plan, found on the following page. The City would consider two areas for annexation if petitioned by the property owners and if the affected jurisdiction was willing to detach the property. The first area is at the intersection of Highway 36 and Manning Avenue. The property is recognized as having value for commercial development if utilities were provided by Oak Park Heights. The City would be able to service the property with sewer and water. The second area is south and east of Boutwells Landing in Baytown Township. This area is seen as a potential expansion area for additional senior housing as part of the Boutwells Landing campus. Roadway access and utility extensions could easily be accomplished. The City will continue to work with Valley Senior Services Alliance representatives, the property owner and Baytown Township if the annexation is pursued. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 39 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN INSERT FUTURE ANNEXATION PLAN • Comprehensive Plan 2018 . 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As, - in I. .,„„.., /4 i ann x c j11„1„ g*floiii nxxl a �sitaJm ►4 o pie= .111111111I\\I_.IIIb . bow • '�,111 6 UIRaw fill 1° =. ,\ 6004 Bu ,TM II = � ~inw•• IaY : LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN LAND USE COMPATIBILITY Land use compatibility concerns exist, primarily in the older sections of the community, within the Village area, in the area near the St. Croix Mall, and along 58th Street. High density residential or commercial development adjacent to single family neighborhoods can intensify unwanted activity in the area and impose impacts on parking, traffic and noise that may be uncharacteristic of single family neighborhoods. To respond to these land use compatibility concerns, the Comprehensive Plan establishes a policy of screening, landscaping and buffering commercial establishments near or within residential areas to minimize the impact on surrounding uses and enhance the neighborhood and community. The City, through its Comprehensive Plan, may determine that certain businesses should be relocated out of a neighborhood, or a collection of homes no longer functions as a neighborhood and the area would be better suited for higher intensity uses. Such redevelopment efforts are costly and in most cases, may need to be accomplished with the assistance of the City or its Economic Development Authority. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan calls for the proper transition between high and low density residential development. The City, through its plan and Zoning Ordinance, shall transition residential development so as not to create negative living environments. Concentration of one type of housing style or density can also create issues for the proper development of neighborhoods. HISTORIC PRESERVATION The City has identified two sites deemed historic within the physical profile section of the Land Use Plan. These sites, Phil's Tara Hideaway and the Stillwater Overlook have been recognized as historic in the community. The City will continue to work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) on preservation and maintenance of the overlook on Lookout Trail North. Phil's Tara Hideaway is in use today as a restaurant and bar. The City will work with the property owners to ensure that the original log cabin look is preserved. Due to the limited number of historic structures and sites, the City does not anticipate the need for a preservation ordinance or establishment of a commission to oversee historic resources. tljk Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 43 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN SOLAR ACCESS PROTECTION AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS Ensuring that all properties have equal access to sunlight is a priority not only for potential solar energy systems, but for the protection of property and aesthetic values as well. Solar access protection is provided for by the uniform implementation of lot and building performance standards adopted as part of the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. Requirements such as maximum building height and yard setback standards have been implemented for creating separation between structures and allowing equal sunlight access such that a property is not in the shadow of an adjacent building. Additionally, the City adopted alternative energy system regulations on 2010 to promote and encourage ground source heat pump, wind and solar energy systems. HOUSING Residential The Policy Plan promotes the development of a diversified housing stock which is affordable to a wide range of incomes. The plan also establishes guidelines to protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible, higher intensity uses through the use of buffers and appropriate land use transitions. For the most part, Oak Park Heights has followed a traditional residential growth pattern with growth emanating outward from the St. Croix River and Highway 36. As previously indicated, the community is almost completely built out in terms of residential development. The addition of housing units will be through small infill projects. Livable Communities In 1996, the City adopted a Livable Communities Action Plan in conformance with the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act to address housing issues. The housing plan encourages the development and maintenance of affordable and life cycle housing in the City of Oak Park Heights. Additionally, the plan establishes housing goals and policies that are to be implemented by specific programs, initiatives, and actions. Those initiatives are directed specifically to provisions of additional affordable units, housing demand and housing maintenance/rehabilitation. The issues of housing demand and maintenance are addressed below. Comprehensive Plan 2018 4 City of Oak Park Heights Page 45 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN The Metropolitan Council has forecasted affordable housing needs for all cities and townships within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area for the period from 2021 to 2030. The housing plan element of the local comprehensive plan is required to reflect the allocated portion of the forecasted demand for affordable housing. Oak Park Heights' share of this allocation is 74 affordable housing units. The City of Oak Park Heights remains committed to reaching this initiative. With the continued development of affordable senior housing, it is expected that this goal will be reached. Housing Demand With ongoing commercial development and job growth in the St. Croix Valley, the demand for housing will remain strong. This demand will promote the infill development and possible redevelopment expected in the community. Much of the existing housing stock in Oak Park Heights is assessed at less than the market value of new housing in the area. As a result, the community provides a wide range of rental and ownership options for affordable housing. Newer residential construction over the past decade has been moderate to higher value housing resulting in a community with a wide range of housing options. The City of Oak Park Heights has a role in development of a housing program for the community. The City's basic roles of providing adequate/appropriately zoned land and services is critical. The City must also be supportive of the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and its housing programs and funding sources to bring about new construction, redevelopment, and rehabilitation where it will do the most good to improve existing neighborhoods. Redevelopment of substandard properties, creation of lots for affordable housing or working with local financial institutions on programs for first time homebuyers are continuing programs for the Washington County HRA with the City's support. Housing Maintenance/Rehabilitation Generally, Oak Park Height's housing stock appears to be in good condition, but there are areas in the community where some homes show signs of deterioration. Additionally, problems have been noted with regard to unsightly appearance and outdoor storage on some residential lots in the City. To insure quality neighborhoods and to maintain property values, the City continues to take steps to improve residential areas exhibiting signs of neglect. The City should consider the formulation and enforcement of housing and ground maintenance regulations with specific attention to building conditions, outdoor storage, and accessory uses. Effective enforcement of these regulations is necessary and an ongoing responsibility of the City. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 46 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN The community has been and continues to be supportive of rehabilitation programs for existing dwelling units. Rehabilitation programs have been available through the Washington County HRA. The City should continue to promote these programs, consider establishing a local revolving fund for rehabilitation loans emphasizing low interest loans to qualifying households, and to continue enforcement of existing codes and regulations related to home and site maintenance and upkeep. PROPOSED LAND USE MAP The City of Oak Park Heights is designated as a "suburban" in the Thrive MSP 2040 regional planning document adopted by the Metropolitan Council in 2014. Previously, the City had been designated as a "developing community" as part of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Proposed Land Use Map on the following page illustrates the 2040 land use for areas within the current boundaries of the City. The map does not vary significantly from the Existing Land Use Map in that the City is almost completely developed. A detailed discussion of the neighborhoods and commercial areas of the community is found in detail within the Neighborhood Planning Districts section of this plan. PROJECTED LAND USE ACREAGE AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Based upon the Proposed Land Use Map, the City has calculated the projected acreage of land use from 2017 to 2040 in five-year increments. The existing vacant, undeveloped land area in the City as of 2017 is 56 acres. Most of the projected development is expected for commercial, highway business, low density residential, medium density residential, and high density residential land uses. It is projected that this development will occur prior to 2025. The table on the following page provides the projected land use by category. As of 2017, there were 265 acres of low density residential, 62 acres of medium density residential, and 80 acres of high density residential land use. These acreages include only the land area devoted strictly to that use. All of the areas of waterbodies, wetlands, parks and open space, right-of-way, and other undeveloped land has been removed from these totals. • ' Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 47 LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN The community has been and continues to be supportive of rehabilitation programs for existing dwelling units. Rehabilitation programs have been available through the Washington County HRA. The City should continue to promote these programs, consider establishing a local revolving fund for rehabilitation loans emphasizing low interest loans to qualifying households, and to continue enforcement of existing codes and regulations related to home and site maintenance and upkeep. PROPOSED LAND USE MAP The City of Oak Park Heights is designated as a "suburban" in the Thrive MSP 2040 regional planning document adopted by the Metropolitan Council in 2014. Previously, the City had been designated as a "developing community" as part of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Proposed Land Use Map on the following page illustrates the 2040 land use for areas within the current boundaries of the City. The map does not vary significantly from the Existing Land Use Map in that the City is almost completely developed. A detailed discussion of the neighborhoods and commercial areas of the community is found in detail within the Neighborhood Planning Districts section of this plan. PROJECTED LAND USE ACREAGE AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Based upon the Proposed Land Use Map, the City has calculated the projected acreage of land use from 2017 to 2040 in five-year increments. The existing vacant, undeveloped land area in the City as of 2017 is 56 acres. Most of the projected development is expected for commercial, highway business, low density residential, medium density residential, and high density residential land uses. It is projected that this development will occur prior to 2025. The table on the following page provides the projected land use by category. As of 2017, there were 265 acres of low density residential, 62 acres of medium density residential, and 80 acres of high density residential land use. These acreages include only the land area devoted strictly to that use. All of the areas of waterbodies, wetlands, parks and open space, right-of-way, and other undeveloped land has been removed from these totals. Comprehensive Plan 2018 t. 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LAND USE TABLE IN FIVE YEAR STAGES Existing Proposed Acreage Change Acreage 2017- Category 2017 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2040 Residential: Low Density (1-3 units/acre) 265 272 274 274 274 274 9 Medium Density (4-8 units/acre) 62 62 67 67 67 67 5 High Density (8-12 units/acre) 80 80 85 85 85 85 5 Commercial and Industrial: Commercial 212 221 229 229 229 229 17 Highway Business 74 83 91 91 91 91 17 Industrial 170 170 170 170 170 170 0 Other Land Uses: School Facilities 128 128 128 128 128 128 0 Quasi-Public/Utility 11 11 11 11 11 11 0 Government 192 192 192 192 192 192 0 Park Facilities/Open Space 138 138 138 138 138 138 0 Water 133 133 133 133 133 133 0 Vacant 56 31 3 3 3 3 53 Right of Way 352 352 352 352 352 352 0 TOTAL LAND /WATER AREA 1,873 1,873 1,873 1,873 1,873 1,873 0 Source: The Planning Company, Inc. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 49 IMPLEMENTATION it • tl Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 51 .v ,g