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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-09 Planning Commission Meeting Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:00 P.M. I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve October 12, 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 VIII. Old Business A. Small Cell Technology (2) B. Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018 (3) IX. Informational A. Upcoming Meetings: • Tuesday,November 28, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, December 12, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Thursday, December 14, 2017 Planning Commission 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, January 10, 2018 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall B. Council Representative • Tuesday,November 28, 2017—Commissioner Giovinazzo • Tuesday, December 12, 2017—Commissioner Freeman • Tuesday, January 10, 2018—Commissioner Kremer X. Adjourn. V ENCLOSURE 1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 12, 2017 — Oak Park Heights City Hall Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Chair Kremer called the meeting to order. Present: Commissioners Kremer, Giovinazzo, Freeman, VanDyke and White; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember Dougherty. II. Approval of Agenda: Commission consensus was to accept the Agenda as presented. III. Approval of September 14, 2017 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner White, moved to approved the Minutes as presented. Carried 5 - 0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison / Other Reports: Council Liaison Dougherty reported that City Council approved the Accessory Structure Ordinance amendments. V. Visitors/Public Comment: None. VI. Public Hearings: None. VII. New Business: A. Small Cell Technology: City Planner Richards reviewed his October 5, 2017 Memorandum regarding legislative changes made allowing small cell wireless equipment to be placed on City owned infrastructure in the public right of way and changes the City needs to make to Ordinance 704 Regulation of Public Rights of Way as well as the development of a Small Cell Wireless Provider permit application and review of Ordinance 401.15, Section P. Antennas to add the regulation of small cells on private property. Richards noted work to the end by the City of Bloomington, which, among others, will be used as an example to create new language and materials for Oak Park Heights and reviewed the upcoming work plan for the matter, anticipating City Council approval review in January, 2018. Discussion ensued as to the size and scale of the technology and the desire to see increased/improved service without the addition of more tower type structures. City Administrator Johnson noted that the visual impact of some of these structures can pose a challenge and that each of them require a power source and some type of hard wired connection that required line being placed in public right of way land areas. Continued discussion was had as to how small wireless technology companies act and operate in the public right of way, locations potentially affected, revising ordinance language versus creating a new ordinance, the creation of an application and the City securing its right to be able to enforce its regulations. Planning Commission Minutes October 12,2017 Page 2 of 3 B. 2018 Meeting Calendar&Commission Liaison Schedule: Chair Kremer noted that he was including the consideration of the changing the meeting time up from old business as part of this discussion. The meeting dates as presented were found acceptable. The matter of a Commission Representative to the City Council meeting was discussed as to whether or not the practice should be continued,did Commissioners find it valuable to them, did the City Council find it valuable, and it was noted a change to this role would require an amendment recommendation to the Planning Commission Bylaws. Consensus was to have each Commissioner have a turn at Commission Representative and then have the matter revisited. A Commission Representative schedule was established for the months of October, 2017 through January, 2018, with Commissioner White having already served in such capacity, specifically: October 24, 2017 Commissioner VanDyke November 28, 2017 Commissioner Giovinazzo December 12, 2017 Commissioner Freeman January 23, 2018 Commissioner Kremer The matter of amending the meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. was a matter of consensus and a motion was made by Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Freeman to recommend the City Council amend the Planning Commission Bylaws accordingly. Carried 5 -0. VIII. Old Business: A. Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018: City Planner Richards reviewed and discussed his October 5, 2017 Memorandum, noting earlier information being redistributed for the benefit of new Planning Commissioners. Richards noted revisions to the material based on comments of the Commission and discussed the same. He reviewed the Housing Section and the information contained therein as required by Metropolitan Council requirements. Richards noted the Transportation Plan section handed out as part of the evening packet materials and reviewed the same. Discussion ensued as the vehicle traffic volumes and the approximate changes as a result of the St. Croix River bridge opening, whether or not something should be included as to the intersection volumes on Hwy. 36 and their future use as part of this section. Commissioner Freeman noted that some actual data for traffic volume would be useful for Hwy. 36 in discussing the roadway use/change in the future. Richards discussed the Traffic Analysis Zone map and forecast derived from Metropolitan Council on that map. Planning Commission Minutes October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 3 B. Consider Change to Time of Planning Commission Meeting: This was discussed in New Business B. IX. Informational: A. Upcoming Meetings: • Tuesday, October 24, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall • Thursday, November 9, 2017 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m./City Hall • Tuesday, November 28, 2017 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall B. Council Representative • Tuesday, October 24, 2017 — Commissioner VanDyke • Tuesday, November 28, 2017 — Commissioner Giovinazzo • Tuesday, December 12, 2017 — Commissioner Freeman X. Adjourn. Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Giovinazzo, moved to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. Carried 5 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Julie Hultman Planning & Code Enforcement Approved by the Planning Commission: TPC 3601 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 ENCLOSURE Anoka,MN 55303 Phone:763.231.5840 Facsimile:763.427.0520 TPC@PlanningCo.com MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: November 2,2017 RE: Oak Park Heights—Small Cell Technology—Planning Commission TPC FILE: 236.01 —17.03 The Planning Commission, at their October 11, 2017 meeting, discussed the work program and schedule to address the small cell wireless issue. The City will need to make changes to its Regulation of Public Rights of Way, Chapter 704 of the City Code, to address small cells. Additionally, the City will need to develop a permit application that would lay out the terms and conditions for the small cell wireless provider. Finally, the City will review its regulations found in Section 401.15.P Antennas in the Zoning Ordinance to add the regulation of small cells on private property. The City Council,at their September 26,2017 meeting,authorized staff to move forward with changes to the City Code,including the Zoning Ordinance. Attached for Reference: Exhibit 1: Draft Regulation of Public Rights of Way,Chapter 704 City Code Exhibit 2: Draft Pole Attachment Application/Permit Please find as attached the draft changes to Chapter 704. The revised sections are highlighted in red. This is a rough draft and staff will work with the City Attorney on the final language and to address any issues. Also, a permit application has been drafted that will be provided to an applicant outlining the required information and process. Staff is currently reviewing Section 401.15.P Antennas of the Zoning Ordinance and will have suggested changes ready for the November 9,2017 meeting. The Planning Commission should review the draft of the changes that need to be made to the City Code as well as the permit application and provide any suggested revisions or edits at the meeting. The Planning Commission should also schedule a public hearing for the December 14,2017 meeting. 704 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC WAY PERMITS GOVERNMING RIGHT-OF-WAY USERS PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICE THE COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Sections 701.01 through 704.09 of Chapter 704 of the Oak Park Heights Code of Ordinances (hereafter "this Code") is hereby repealed in its entirety, and is replaced by the following, to read as follows: Sec. 704.01. Findings, Purpose, and Intent. This chapter shall be interpreted consistently with 1997 Session Laws, Chapter 123, substantially codified in Minnesota Statutes Sections 237.16, 237.162, 237.163, 237.79, 237.81, and 238.086 (the "Act") and the other laws governing applicable rights of the City and users of the right-of-way. This Section shall also be interpreted consistent with Minnesota Rules 7819.0050 — 7819.9950 where possible. To the extent any provision of this Section cannot be interpreted consistently with the Minnesota Rules, the interpretation most consistent with the full delegation of statutory and common law police power is intended. Sec. 704.02. Election to Manage the Public Rights-of-Way Pursuant to the authority granted to the City under state and federal statutory, administrative and common law, the City elects and has previously elected pursuant Minnesota Statutes, section 237.163 subd. 2(b), to manage rights-of-way within its jurisdiction. Sec. 704.03. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Applicant means any person requesting permission to excavate or obstruct a right-of-way. City means the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. For purposes of this ordinance, the term "City" means its elected officials, officers, employees and agents. Collocate or collocation means to install, mount, maintain, modify, operate, or replace a small wireless facility on, under, within, or adjacent to an existing wireless support structure that is owned privately or by a local government unit. 1 Construction Performance Bond means a performance bond, or other form of security posted to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to assure that right-of-way excavation and obstruction work is completed in accordance with the terms of the right-of-way permit, or other applicable state law or local regulation. Delay Penalty means the penalty imposed as a result of unreasonable delays in right-of-way construction. Department means the department of public works of the City Department Inspector means any person authorized by the director to carry out inspections related to the provisions of this chapter. Director means the City Administrator or his designee. Developer means any person or entity seeking to develop vacant or occupied land for commercial, business or residential purposes by subdivision, re-development, platting, or reconstruction of existing improvements in whole or part. Emergency means a condition that poses a clear and immediate danger to life or health, or of a significant loss or damage to property. Equipment means any tangible asset used to install, repair, or maintain facilities in any right-of-way. Excavate means to dig into or in any way remove or physically disturb or penetrate any part of a right-of-way. Excavation permit means the permit which, pursuant to this article, must be obtained before a person may excavate in a right-of-way. An excavation permit allows the holder to excavate that part of the right-of-way described in such permit. Excavation permit fee means money paid to the City by an applicant to cover the costs as provided by ordinance or building code. Facility means any tangible asset in the right-of-way required to provide utility service. Five-year project plan shows projects adopted by the city for construction within the next five years. Local Representative means a local person, or designee of such person, authorized by a registrant to accept service and to make decisions for that registrant regarding all matters within the scope of this article. Management Costs means the actual costs the city incurs in managing its rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, such costs as those associated with registering applicants; issuing, processing, and verifying right-of-way permit applications; inspecting job sites and restoration projects; maintaining, supporting, protecting, or moving user facilities during right-of-way work; determining the adequacy of right-of-way restoration; restoring work inadequately performed after providing notice and the opportunity to correct the work; and 2 revoking right-of-way permits. Obstruct means to place any tangible object in a right-of-way so as to hinder free and open passage over that or any part of the right-of-way. Obstruction Permit means the permit which,pursuant to this article,must be obtained before a person may obstruct a right-of-way,allowing the holder to hinder free and open passage over the specified portion of that right-of-way by placing equipment described therein on the right-of-way for the duration specified therein. Obstruction Permit Fee means money paid to the City by a permittee to cover the city's cost of supervising house or building moving. Patch or Patching means a method of pavement replacement that is temporary in nature. A patch consists of the compaction of the sub base and aggregate base,and the replacement, in kind,of the existing pavement for a minimum of two feet beyond the edges of the excavation in all directions. A patch is considered full restoration only when the pavement is included in the City's five-year project plan. Permittee means any person to whom a permit to excavate or obstruct a right-of-way has been granted by the City under this article. Person means any natural person or corporation,business association or other business entity including,but not limited to,a partnership,a sole successor or assign of any of the foregoing,or any other legal entity. Pole Attachment Application Permit means a permit required to attach a wireless telecommunication facility to existing public utility structures in the public right-of-way,as required by this article. Probation means the status of a person that has not complied with the conditions of this article. Probationary Period means one year from the date that a person has been notified in writing that they have been put on probation. PUC means the state public utilities commission. Registrant means any person who has or seeks to have its equipment or facilities located in any right-of-way,or in any way occupies or uses,or seeks to occupy or use,the right-of- way or place its facilities in the right-of-way. Restoration Cost means the amount of money paid to the City by a permittee to achieve the level of restoration as required by the City. Restore or Restoration means the process by which a right-of-way is returned to the same condition and life expectancy that existed before excavation. Right-of-Way Permit means either the excavation permit or the obstruction permit,or both,depending on the context,required by this article. 3 Right-of-Way User means(1)a telecommunications right-of-way user as defined by Minnesota Statutes,section 237.162,subd.4;or(2)a person owning or controlling a facility in the right-of-way that is used or intended to be used for providing utility service,and who has a right under law,franchise,or ordinance to use the public right-of-way. Service or Utility Service means and includes(1)those services provided by a public utility as defined in Minn.Stats.216B.02,subds.4 and 6;(2)services of a telecommunications right-of-way user,including transporting of voice or data information;(3)services of a cable communications system as defined in Minn.Stats.Chapter.238.02,subd.3; (4) natural gas or electric energy or telecommunications services provided by the City;(5) services provided by a cooperative electric association organized under Minn.Stats., Chapter 308A;and(6)water,and sewer,including service laterals,steam,cooling or heating services. Service Lateral means an underground facility that is used to transmit,distribute,or furnish gas,electricity,communications,or water from a common source to an end-use customer. The term"service lateral"also means an underground facility that is used in the removal of wastewater from a customer's premises. Small Wireless Facility means a wireless facility located inside an enclosure of no more than six fee in volume or,in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements,the antenna and all its exposed elements could fit within an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet. Supplementary Application means an application made to excavate or obstruct more of the right-of-way than allowed in,or to extend,a permit that had already been issued. Telecommunication Right-of-Way User means a person owning or controlling a facility in the right-of-way,or seeking to own or control a Facility in the right-of-way,which is used or is intended to be used for transporting telecommunication or other voice or data information.For purposes of this Section,a cable communication system defined and regulated under Minn.Stat.Chap.238,and telecommunication activities related to providing natural gas or electric energy services whether provided by a public utility as defined in Minn.Stats.Sec.216B.02,a municipality,a municipal gas or power agency organized under Minn.Stat.Chaps.453 and 453A,or a cooperative electric association organized under Minn.Stats.Chap.308A,are not telecommunications right-of-way. Unusable Facilities means facilities in the right-of-way which have remained unused for one year and for which the registrant is unable to provide proof that it has either a plan to begin using the facilities within the next 12 months or has a potential purchase or user of the facilities. Utility Permit means the permit which,pursuant to this section,must be obtained before a person may excavate in a right of way. A utility permit allows the holder to excavate that part of the right-of-way described in such permit. Wireless Support Structure means a new or existing structure in a public right of way designed to support or capable of supporting small wireless facilities,as reasonably determined by a local government unit. 4 Wireless Telecommunication Facility means a tangible asset used to provide wireless telecommunication or data services, including all antennas, support devices, equipment including ground equipment, associated cables and attachments. Sec. 704.04. "Service or Utility Service" means and includes (1) those services provided by a public utility as defined in Minnesota Statutes 216B.02, subdivisions 4 and 6; (2) services of a telecommunications right-of-way user, including transporting of voice or data information; (3) services of a cable communications system as defined in Minnesota Statutes, chapter. 238.02, subdivision 3; (4) natural gas or electric energy or telecommunications services provided by the City; (5) services provided by a cooperative electric association organized under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A; and (6) water, sewer, including service laterals, steam, cooling or heating services." Sec. 704.05. Permit Requirement. (a) Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person may obstruct or excavate any right-of-way without first having obtained the appropriate right-of-way permit from the director to do so. (1)Excavation Permit. An excavation permit is required by a registrant to excavate that part of the right-of-way described in such permit and to hinder free and open passage over the specified portion of the right-of-way by placing facilities described therein,to the extent and for the duration specified therein. (2) Obstruction Permit. An obstruction permit is required by a registrant to hinder free and open passage over the specified portion of right-of-way by placing equipment described therein on the right-of-way, to the extent and for the duration specified therein. An obstruction permit is not required if a person already possesses a valid excavation permit for the same project. (3) Overhead Facilities. Permits for installation,repair or other work on above-ground facilities within the meaning of Minn. Stat. Section 237.163, sudb. 6(b)(4)will be obstruction permits, notwithstanding the need for excavation,provided the excavation is augured or hand dug for the purpose of placing a pole type structure. (4)Pole Attachment Permit. A pole attachment permit is required by the registrant to attach a wireless telecommunication facility to an existing public utility structure in the public right of way. The city shall issue or deny the permit within 90 days after the date a small wireless facility application is filed and deemed complete. The city shall provide a written notice of incompleteness to the applicant within 30 days of receipt of the application, identifying all missing documents or information and providing the applicant adequate time to complete the application. (b) Permit Extensions. No person may excavate or obstruct the right-of-way beyond the date or dates specified in the permit unless such person makes a supplementary application for another right-of-way permit before the expiration of the initial permit, and a new permit or permit extension is granted. (c) Delay Penalty. Notwithstanding subsection(b) of this section,the City shall establish and impose a delay penalty for unreasonable delays in right-of-way excavation, obstruction,patching,or restoration. The delay penalty shall be established from time to time by City Council resolution. 5 (d) Permit Display. Permits issued under this article shall be conspicuously displayed or otherwise available at all times at the indicated work site and shall be available for inspection by the director or his designee. Sec. 704.06. Undergrounding. Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public and is intended to foster(i) safe travel over the right-of-way, (ii)non-travel related safety around homes and buildings where overhead feeds are connected and(iii)orderly development in the City consistent with its Comprehensive Plan, City Design Guidelines and City Council policies as adopted from time to time. Location and relocation,installation and reinstallation of Facilities in the right-of-way or in or on other public ground must be made in accordance with this section and is intended to be enforced consistently with state and federal law regulating right-of-way users, to the fullest extent of the City's statutory and common law authority. Subd. 2. Undergrounding of Facilities. All Facilities newly installed, constructed or otherwise placed in the public right-of-way or in other public property held in common for public use must be located and maintained underground pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section and in accordance with applicable construction standards, subject to the exceptions below. Above-ground installation, construction, modification, or replacement of existing meters, gauges, transformers, street lighting,pad mount switches, capacitor banks,re-closers and service connection pedestals shall be allowed. These requirements shall apply equally outside of the corporate limits of the City coincident with City jurisdiction of platting, subdivision regulation or comprehensive planning as may now or in the future be allowed by law. Subd.3. Undergrounding of Permanent Replacement,Relocated or Reconstructed Facilities. If the City finds that one or more of the purposes set forth in Section 704.060 subd. 1 would be promoted, the City may require a permanent replacement,relocation or reconstruction of a Facility to be located, and maintained underground, with due regard for seasonal working conditions. For purposes of this subdivision,reconstruction means any substantial repair or relocation of or any improvement to existing Facilities. Undergrounding may be required whether a replacement,relocation or reconstruction is initiated by the right-of-way user owning or operating the Facilities, or by the City in connection with (1)the present or future use by the City or other local government unit of the right-of-way or other public ground for a public project, (2)the public health or safety, or(3)the safety and convenience of travel over the right-of-way. Subject to Subdivision 4 below, all relocations from previously placed underground facilities shall be to another underground location. Subd.4. Exceptions to Undergrounding. The following exceptions to the strict application of this Subdivision shall be allowed upon the conditions stated: A. Technical/Economic Feasibility; Promotion of Policy. Above-ground installation, construction, or placement of Facilities shall be allowed in residential, commercial and industrial areas where the council, following consideration and recommendation by the planning commission, finds that: 1. Underground placement would place an undue financial burden upon the landowner or City ratepayers or would substantially deprive the landowner of the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; or, 6 2. Underground placement is demonstrated to be not technically feasible due to topographical, subsoil or other existing conditions which adversely affect underground Facilities placement; or, 3. Failure to promote the purposes of undergrounding. The right-of-way user clearly and convincingly demonstrates that none of the purposes under Section 704.060 would be advanced by underground placement of Facilities on the project in question, or the City determines on its own review that undergrounding is not warranted based on the circumstances of the proposed undergrounding. B. Temporary Service. Above-ground installation, construction, or placement of temporary service lines shall only be allowed: 1. During new construction of any project for a period not to exceed three (3)months; 2. During an emergency in order to safeguard lives or property within the City; 3. For a period of not more than seven(7)months when soil conditions make excavation impractical. C. Facilities Subject to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 216B.243 and chapter216E. Facilities that are subject to certificate of need and siting and routing requirements of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission are exempted from this section to the extent that the City's undergrounding authority is preempted by law. D. Wireless Communication Facilities. Above-ground installation, construction, or placement of wireless communication devices shall be subject to the following: 1. Purpose. The city desires high quality wireless communication services to accommodate the needs of residents and businesses. At the same time, the city strives to minimize the negative impacts that wireless telecommunication facilities can have on aesthetics and public safety. Due to the many services that must be delivered within its limited area, the city also strives to avoid unnecessary encumbrances within the public right-of-way. The city allows and regulates wireless telecommunication facilities outside of the public right-of-way through performance standards and height limits. The purpose of this section is to regulate wireless telecommunication facilities within the public right-of-way in a manner that balances desire for service with aesthetic,public safety and right-of-way flexibility concerns. Public rights-of-way are appropriate locations for wireless telecommunication facilities that present minimal impacts (i.e., small pole attachments that do not require new poles, do not require pole extensions, and do not have associated ground mounted equipment). Wireless telecommunication facilities that require greater heights than can be afforded by existing poles in the public right-of-way and that require ground mounted equipment are more appropriately sited outside the public right-of-way in accordance with adopted performance standards of this code. However, the city recognizes that as wireless technology advances, some residential areas of the city may be hard to serve with wireless technology due to the lack of siting alternatives in the immediate vicinity. In such areas, where no alternative non-right-of-way locations are available, wireless telecommunication facilities that require pole extensions and ground equipment will be allowed in the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of this section which are meant to protect the public health, safety and welfare. 2. Wireless telecommunication facilities as pole attachments. Wireless telecommunication facilities that comply with the following requirements may be attached to existing public utility structures within the right-of-way after issuance of a pole attachment permit. (A) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not extend above the top of the existing public utility structure by more than ten feet and the height of the existing public utility structure shall not be increased to accommodate the wireless telecommunication facility. (B) If the public utility structure must be replaced to structurally accommodate the wireless telecommunication facility, the replacement public utility structure height shall not exceed the existing public utility structure height and the replacement public utility structure diameter shall not exceed the existing public utility structure diameter by more than 50%. (C) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not be larger than six cubic feet in volume and shall have no individual surface larger than four square feet. (D) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not extend outward from the existing pole or tower or arm thereof by more than two and one-half feet, except that an antenna one-half inch in diameter or less may extend an additional six inches. The wireless telecommunication (E) facility shall include nog round mounted equipment within the planned widened rights-of-way. (F) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not interfere with public safety communications and shall meet the requirements of this code. (G) Wireless telecommunication facilities in the right-of-way shall be removed and relocated at city request subject to the provisions of Sec.704.23. (H) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not block light emanating from the public utility structure and shall not otherwise interfere with the original use of the public utility structure. 3. Wireless telecommunication facilities as new wireless support structures,pole extensions or with ground mounted equipment. Wireless telecommunication facilities that require new wireless support structures, increased public utility structure height or that have ground mounted equipment may be erected in the public right-of-way only when in compliance with the following provisions and after issuance of a pole attachment permit or excavation permit. (A) The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director or designee that the wireless telecommunication facility cannot be placed in a code complying location outside the right-of-way within one-quarter mile of the proposed location. (B) The replacement public utility structure, including lightning rods and all other attachments, shall not exceed the height of the existing public utility structure by more than ten feet. Once the height of a public utility structure has been increased under the provisions of this section, the height shall not be further increased. 8 (C) The replacement public utility structure diameter shall not exceed the existing public utility structure diameter by more than 50%. (D) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not extend outward from the public utility structure by more than two feet. (E) Iffeasible and desirable, as determined by the Director or designee, the replacement public utility structure shall match the original and surrounding public utility structures in materials and color. (F) The wireless telecommunication facility shall not interfere with public safety communications and shall meet the requirements of this code. (G) A pole attachment or excavation permit for a wireless telecommunication facility that has ground mounted equipment will be issued only if the issuing authority finds the following: (i) The ground mounted equipment will not disrupt traffic or pedestrian circulation; (ii) The ground mounted equipment will not create a safety hazard; (iii) The location of the ground mounted equipment minimizes impacts on adjacent property; and (iv) The ground mounted equipment will not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of the community. (H) Ground mounted equipment associated with the wireless telecommunication facility shall meet the following performance standards: (i) Be set back a minimum of ten feet from the planned widened rights-of- way; (ii) Be separated from a sidewalk by a minimum of three feet; (iii) Be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the nearest intersecting right- of-way line; (iv) Be separated from the nearest ground mounted wireless telecommunication equipment installation on the same block face by a minimum of 330 feet unless the equipment is placed underground; (v) Ground mounted equipment and all wireless equipment associated with the wireless communication facility shall be limited to 28 cubic feet in cumulative size. (vi) Ground mounted equipment located outside the planned widened public right-of-way shall conform with the requirements of this code; and (vii) Vegetative or other screening compatible with the surrounding area shall be provided around the ground mounted equipment if deemed necessary by the Director designee. (I) Wireless telecommunication facilities in the right-of-way shall be removed and relocated at city request subject to the provisions of Sec. 704.23. 4. New poles. The erection in the right-of-way of a new pole to support wireless telecommunication facilities is allowed, but shall not exceed fifty feet above ground level, subject to the requirements of this section. The new poles shall be subject to the separation requirements found in Article 401.15.P of this code. 5. Charges. In addition to the permit fees outlined in Sec. 704.11, the city reserves the right to charge telecommunication providers for their use of the public right-of- way to the extent that such charges are allowed under state law. Telecommunication providers shall be responsible for payment of property taxes attributable to their equipment in the public right-of-way. 9 Subd. 5. Developer Responsibility. All owners of land, applicants seeking to plat real property, or developers seeking to develop and build upon land within the City are responsible for complying with the requirements of this Subdivision, and prior to final approval of any plat or development plan, shall submit to the Director written instruments from the appropriate right-of-way users showing that all necessary arrangements with said users for underground installation of such Facilities have been made. Sec. 704.07. Registration and Right-of-Way Occupancy. (a) Registration. Each person who occupies, uses, or seeks to occupy or use the right-of- way or place any equipment or facilities in or on the right-of-way, including persons with installation and maintenance responsibilities by lease, sublease or assignment,must register with the director. Registration will consist of providing application information and paying a registration fee. (b) Registration prior to work. No person may construct, install,repair, remove, relocate, or perform any other work on, or use any facilities or any part thereof in any right-of-way without first being registered with the director. (c) Exceptions. Nothing herein shall be construed to repeal or amend the provisions of a City ordinance permitting persons to plant or maintain boulevard plantings or gardens in the area of the right-of-way between their property and the street curb. Persons planting or maintaining boulevard plantings or gardens shall not be deemed to use or occupy the right-of-way, and shall not be required to obtain any permits under this article or satisfy any other requirements for planting or maintaining such boulevard plantings or gardens under this article. Sec. 704.08. Registration Information. (a) Information required. The information provided to the director at the time of registration shall include,but not be limited to: (1) Each registrant's name, Gopher One Call registration certificate number, address and e-mail address, if applicable, and telephone and facsimile numbers. (2)The name, address and e-mail address,if applicable, and telephone and facsimile numbers of a local representative. The local representative or designee shall be available at all times. Current information regarding how to contact the local representative in an emergency shall be provided at the time of registration. (3) A certificate of insurance or self-insurance: a. Verifying that an insurance policy has been issued to the registrant by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota, or a form of self- insurance acceptable to the director; b. Verifying that the registrant is insured against claims for personal injury, including death, as well as claims for property damage arising out of the use and occupancy of 10 the right-of-way by the registrant, its officers, agents, employees and permittees, and placement and use of facilities and equipment in the right-of-way by the registrant, its officers, agents, employees and permittees, including,but not limited to,protection against liability arising from completed operations, damage of underground facilities and collapse of property; c.Naming the City as an additional insured as to whom the coverages required herein are in force and applicable and for whom defense will be provided as to all such coverages; d. Requiring that the director be notified 30 days in advance of cancellation of the policy or material modification of a coverage term; e. Indicating comprehensive liability coverage, automobile liability coverage, workers compensation and umbrella coverage established by the director in amounts sufficient to protect the City and the public and to carry out the purposes and policies of this article. (4)The City may require a copy of the insurance policies. (5) If the person is a corporation, a copy of the certificate of corporation that has been recorded and certified to by the secretary of state pursuant to state statutes. (6) A copy of the person's order granting a certificate of authority from the state public utilities commission or other applicable state or federal agency, where the person is lawfully required to have such certificate from said commission or other state or federal agency. (b) Notice of changes. The registrant shall keep all of the information listed in subsection (a)of this section current at all times by providing to the director information as to changes within 15 days following the date on which the registrant has knowledge of any change. Sec. 704.09. Reporting Obligations. (a) Operations. (1) Each registrant shall, at the time of registration and by December 1 of each year, file a construction and major maintenance plan for underground facilities with the director. Such plan shall be submitted using a format designated by the director and shall contain the information determined by the director to be necessary to facilitate the coordination and reduction in the frequency of excavations and obstructions of rights-of-way. (2) The plan shall include,but not be limited to,the following information: a. The locations and the estimated beginning and ending dates of all projects to be commenced during the next calendar year(in this section, a"next-year project"); and 11 b. To the extent known, the tentative locations and estimated beginning and ending dates for all projects contemplated for the five years following the next calendar year(in this section, a"five-year project"). The term "project" in this section shall include both next-year projects and five- year projects. By January 1 of each year the director will have available for inspection in the director's office a composite list of all projects of which the director has been informed in the annual plans. All registrants are responsible for keeping themselves informed of the current status of this list. Thereafter, by February 1, each registrant may change any project in its list of next-year projects, and must notify the director and all other registrants of all such changes in said list. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a registrant may, at any time, join in a next-year project of another registrant listed by the other registrant. (b) Additional next-year projects. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the director will not deny an application for a right-of-way permit for failure to include a project in a plan submitted to the City if the registrant has used commercially reasonable efforts to anticipate and plan for the project. Sec. 704.10. Issuance of Permit; Conditions. Subd. 1. Permit Issuance. If the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this chapter, the city shall issue a permit. Subd. 2. Conditions. The city may impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance of the permit and the performance of the applicant thereunder to protect the health, safety and welfare or when necessary to protect the right-of-way and its current use. Sec. 704.11. Permit Fees. [Note: Sample fee schedules included in the appendix; also note that Minn. Rule 7819.1000 establishes requirements for establishing fees.] Subd. 1. Excavation Permit Fee. The city shall establish an Excavation permit fee in an amount sufficient to recover the following costs: (a) the city management costs; (b) degradation costs, if applicable. (c) escrow fee to secure the payment of City"out of pocket" expenses. Subd. 2. Obstruction Permit Fee. The city shall establish the obstruction permit fee and shall be in an amount sufficient to recover the city management costs. Subd. 3. Pole Attachment Fee. The city shall establish the pole attachment fee and an annual rental fee for wireless facilities that are attached to a wireless support structure. • 12 Subd. 4. Payment of Permit Fees. No excavation permit or obstruction permit shall be issued without payment of excavation or obstruction permit fees. The city may allow applicant to pay such fees within thirty (3 0) days of billing. Subd. 5. Non-Refundable. Permit fees that were paid for a permit that the city has revoked for a breach as stated in Section 1 .22 are not refundable. Subd. 6. Application to Franchises. Unless otherwise agreed to in a franchise, management costs may be charged separately from and in addition to the franchise fees imposed on a right-of-way user in the franchise. Sec. 704.12. Right-of-Way Patching and Restoration. Subd. 1. Timing. The work to be done under the excavation permit, and the patching and restoration of the right-of-way as required herein, must be completed within the dates specified in the permit, increased by as many days as work could not be done because of circumstances beyond the control of the permittee or when work was prohibited as unseasonal or unreasonable under Section 1 .16. Subd. 2. Patch and Restoration. Permittee shall patch its own work. The city may choose either to have the permittee restore the right-of-way or to restore the right-of-way itself. (a) City Restoration. If the city elects to restores the right-of-way, permittee shall make the restoration and pay the costs thereof within thirty (30) days of billing. If, following such restoration, the pavement settles due to permittee's improper backfilling, the permittee shall pay to the city, within thirty (30) days of billing, all costs associated with correcting the defective work. (b) Permittee Restoration. If the permittee restores the right-of-way itself, it shall at the time of application for an excavation permit post a construction performance bond in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Rule 7819.3000. (c) Degradation Fee in Lieu of Restoration. In lieu of right-of-way restoration, a right-of-way user may elect to pay a degradation fee. However, the right-of-way user shall remain responsible for patching and the degradation fee shall not include the cost to accomplish these responsibilities. Subd. 3. Standards. The permittee shall perform excavation, backfilling, patching and restoration according to the standards and with the materials specified by the city and shall comply with Minnesota Rule 7819.1100. Subd. 4. Duty to Correct Defects. The permittee shall correct defects in patching or restoration performed by permittee or its agents. The permittee upon notification from the city, shall correct all restoration work to the extent necessary, using the method required by the city. Said work shall be completed within five (5) calendar days of the receipt of the notice from the city, not including days during which work cannot be done because of circumstances constituting force majeure or days when work is prohibited as unseasonable or unreasonable under Section 1 .16. Subd. 5. Failure to Restore. If the permittee fails to restore the right-of-way in the manner and to the condition required by the city, or fails to satisfactorily and timely complete all restoration required by the city, the city at its option may do such work. In that event the permittee shall pay to the city, within thirty (30) days of billing, the cost of restoring the right-of-way. If permittee fails to pay as required, the city 13 may exercise its rights under the construction performance bond. Subd.6.Installation of Tracer Wire.Utilities installed in the right-of-way shall be completely marked with a tracer wire placed directly above or in conjunction with the installed utility at the developer's expense. Burial depth shall be within 6 to 18 inches of final grade. In addition,the termination points where the utility crosses in,to and out of the right-of-way shall have buried pins or markers,both of which shall be detectable with a magnetic locator. At least one of these markers shall be a tracer wire access box with termination points for the tracer wire. A minimum of 12 inches of tracer wire shall be accessible above the termination box upon removal of the tracer wire access box cap. Tie points to permanent structures shall be submitted and GPS coordinates in the Washington County Coordinate system shall be supplied. Acceptable tracer wire and termination boxes shall be the following or equivalent as determined by the City. • Direct Burial#12 AWG Solid(.0808"diameter),steel core soft drawn high strength tracer wire, 380#average tensile break load,30 mil high molecular weight-high density color coded polyethylene jacket complying with ASTM-D-1248,30 volt rating. • Valvco cast iron head Tracer Wire Access box Access box shall be placed near final grade with no more than a layer of sod above the access cap. If water and sewer are in a common trench,a single tracer wire access box may be used above the water line with details on the tie card of the offset to the sewer pin and the sewer trace wire following the right of way border to the location pin for the sewer line. A written plan and sketch shall be submitted prior to installation identifying the location and mitigation measure that will be required. A deposit of$1000 shall be held by the City of Oak Park Heights until compliance with location requirements are met. Additional deposits will be required and held by the City of Oak Park Heights for any project which has the potential to impact City owned infrastructure. This includes any cuts or borings in,to,or under city streets,trails or storm drainage areas. This may,at the City's discretion,also be required when equipment will be traversing city infrastructure. A separate permit for utility tie-in and inspections is required for connections to existing City of Oak Park Heights utilities. All utility access charges must be current before a permit for connection will be issued. Complex connections involving items such as wet taps,looped lines,fire flow lines,new wyes,or shut off of services will incur additional costs. Sec.704.13. Joint Applications. Subd.1. Joint application. Registrants may jointly apply for permits to excavate or obstruct the right- of-way at the same place and time. Subd.2. Shared fees. Registrants who apply for permits for the same obstruction or excavation,which the city does not perform,may share in the payment of the obstruction or excavation permit fee. In order to obtain a joint permit,registrants must agree among themselves as to the portion each will pay and indicate the same on their applications. Subd.3. With city projects Registrants who join in a scheduled obstruction or excavation performed by the city,whether or not it is a joint application by two or more registrants or a single application,are not required to pay the excavation or obstruction and degradation portions of the permit fee,but a permit would still be required. 14 Sec.704.14. Supplementary Applications. Subd.1. Limitation on Area. A right-of-way permit is valid only for the area of the right-of-way specified in the permit. No permittee may do any work outside the area specified in the permit,except as provided herein.Any permittee which determines that an area greater than that specified in the permit must be obstructed or excavated must before working in that greater area(i)make application for a permit extension and pay any additional fees required thereby,and(ii)be granted a new permit or permit extension. Subd.2. Limitation on Dates. A right-of-way permit is valid only for the dates specified in the permit. No permittee may begin its work before the permit start date or,except as provided herein,continue working after the end date. If a permittee does not finish the work by the permit end date,it must apply for a new permit for the additional time it needs,and receive the new permit or an extension of the old permit before working after the end date of the previous permit. This supplementary application must be submitted before the permit end date. Sec.704.15. Other Obligations. Subd.1. Compliance With Other Laws Obtaining a right-of-way permit does not relieve permittee of its duty to obtain all other necessary permits,licenses,and authority and to pay all fees required by the city or other applicable rule,law or regulation. A permittee shall comply with all requirements of local, state and federal laws,including but not limited to Minnesota Statutes,Section 216D.01-.09(Gopher One Call Excavation Notice System)and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7560.A permittee shall perform all work in conformance with all applicable codes and established rules and regulations,and is responsible for all work done in the right-of-way pursuant to its permit,regardless of who does the work. Subd.2. Prohibited Work Except in an emergency,and with the approval of the city,no right-of-way obstruction or excavation may be done when seasonally prohibited or when conditions are unreasonable for such work. Subd.3. Interference with Right-of-Way. A permittee shall not so obstruct a right-of-way that the natural free and clear passage of water through the gutters or other waterways shall be interfered with. Private vehicles of those doing work in the right-of-way may not be parked within or next to a permit area,unless parked in conformance with city parking regulations. The loading or unloading of trucks must be done solely within the defined permit area unless specifically authorized by the permit. Subd.4. Trenchless Excavation. As a condition of all applicable permits,permittees employing trenchless excavation methods,including but not limited to Horizontal Directional Drilling,shall follow all requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes,Chapter 216D and Minnesota Rules Chapter 7560,and shall require potholing or open cutting over existing underground utilities before excavating,as determined by the director. Sec.704.16. Denial of Permit. The city may deny a permit for failure to meet the requirements and conditions of this chapter or if the city determines that the denial is necessary to protect the health,safety,and welfare or when necessary to protect the right-of-way and its current use. is Sec. 704.17. Installation Requirements. The excavation, backfilling, patching and restoration, and all other work performed in the right-of-way shall be done in conformance with Minnesota Rules 7819.1100 and 7819.5000 and other applicable local requirements, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the Minnesota Statutes, Sections 237. 162 and 237.163. Installation of service laterals shall be performed in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7560 and these ordinances. Service lateral installation is further subject to those requirements and conditions set forth by the city in the applicable permits and/or agreements referenced in Section 1 .23 subd. 2 of this ordinance. Sec. 704.18. Inspection. Subd. 1. Notice of Completion. When the work under any permit hereunder is completed, the permittee shall furnish a completion certificate in accordance Minnesota Rule 7819.1300. At the request of the Director, the permittee shall at their own expense provide a video-tape (televise) of all newly installed infrastructure. Subd. 2. Site Inspection. Permittee shall make the work-site available to the city and to all others as authorized by law for inspection at all reasonable times during the execution of and upon completion of the work. Subd 3. Authority of Director. (a) At the time of inspection, the director may order the immediate cessation of any work which poses a serious threat to the life, health, safety or well-being of the public. (b) The director may issue an order to the permittee for any work that does not conform to the terms of the permit or other applicable standards, conditions, or codes. The order shall state that failure to correct the violation will be cause for revocation of the permit. Within ten (10) days after issuance of the order, the permittee shall present proof to the director that the violation has been corrected. If such proof has not been presented within the required time, the director may revoke the permit pursuant to Sec. 1 .22. Sec. 704.19. Work Done Without a Permit. Subd. 1. Emergency Situations. Each registrant shall immediately notify the director of any event regarding its facilities that it considers to be an emergency. The registrant may proceed to take whatever actions are necessary to respond to the emergency. Excavators' notification to Gopher State One Call regarding an emergency situation does not fulfill this requirement. Within two (2) business days after the occurrence of the emergency, the registrant shall apply for the necessary permits, pay the fees associated Therewith, and fulfill the rest of the requirements necessary to bring itself into compliance with this chapter for the actions it took in response to the emergency. If the city becomes aware of an emergency regarding a registrant's facilities, the city will attempt to contact the local representative of each registrant affected, or potentially affected, by the emergency. In any event, the city may take whatever action it deems necessary to respond to the emergency, the cost of which shall be borne by the registrant whose facilities occasioned the emergency. 16 Subd.2. Non-Emergency Situations. Except in an emergency,any person who,without first having obtained the necessary permit,obstructs or excavates a right-of-way must subsequently obtain a permit and,as a penalty,pay double the normal fee for said permit,pay double all the other fees required by the city code,deposit with the city the fees necessary to correct any damage to the right-of-way,and comply with all of the requirements of this chapter. Sec.701.20. Supplementary Notification. If the obstruction or excavation of the right-of-way begins later or ends sooner than the date given on the permit,permittee shall notify the city of the accurate information as soon as this information is known. Sec.704.21. Revocation of Permits. Subd.1. Substantial Breach. The city reserves its right,as provided herein,to revoke any right-of-way permit without a fee refund,if there is a substantial breach of the terms and conditions of any statute, ordinance,rule or regulation,or any material condition of the permit. A substantial breach by permittee shall include,but shall not be limited to,the following: (a)The violation of any material provision of the right-of-way permit; (b)An evasion or attempt to evade any material provision of the right-of-way permit,or the perpetration or attempt to perpetrate any fraud or deceit upon the city or its citizens; (c)Any material misrepresentation of fact in the application for a right-of-way permit; (d)The failure to complete the work in a timely manner,unless a permit extension is obtained or unless the failure to complete work is due to reasons beyond the permittee's control;or (e)The failure to correct,in a timely manner,work that does not conform to a condition indicated on an order issued pursuant to Sec.1.19. Subd.2. Written Notice of Breach. If the city determines that the permittee has committed a substantial breach of a term or condition of any statute,ordinance,rule,regulation or any condition of the permit, the city shall make a written demand upon the permittee to remedy such violation. The demand shall state that continued violations may be cause for revocation of the permit. A substantial breach,as stated above,will allow the City,at its discretion,to place additional or revised conditions on the permit to mitigate and remedy the breach. Subd.3. Response to Notice of Breach. Within twenty-four(24)hours of receiving notification of the breach,permittee shall provide the city with a plan,acceptable to the City,that will cure the breach. The permittee's failure to so contact the city,or pennittee's failure to timely submit an acceptable plan,or permittee's failure to reasonably implement the approved plan,shall be cause for immediate revocation of the permit. Further,permittee's failure to so contact the City,or pennittee's failure to submit an acceptable plan,or permittee's failure to reasonably implement the approved plan,shall automatically place the permittee on probation for one(1)full year. Subd.4. Cause for Probation. From time to time,the city may establish a list of conditions of the permit,which if breached will automatically place the permittee on probation for one full year,such as, but not limited to,working out of the allotted time period or working on right-of-way grossly outside of the permit authorization. 17 Subd.5. Automatic Revocation. If a permittee, while on probation, commits a breach as outlined above, permittee's permit will automatically be revoked and permittee will not be allowed further permits for one full year, except for emergency repairs. Subd. 6. Reimbursement of city costs. If a permit is revoked, the permittee shall also reimburse the city for the city's reasonable costs, including restoration costs and the costs of collection and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with such revocation. Sec. 704.22. Mapping Data. Subd. 1. Information Required Each registrant and permittee shall provide mapping information at their expense as required by the city in accordance with Minnesota Rules 7819.4000 and 7819.4100. Within ninety(90)days following completion of any work pursuant to a permit,the permittee shall provide the director accurate maps and drawings certifying the"as-built" location of all equipment installed, owed and maintained by the permittee. Such maps and drawings shall include the horizontal and vertical location of all facilities and equipment and shall be provided consistent with the city's electronic mapping system, when practical or as a condition imposed by the director. Failure to provide maps and drawings pursuant to this subsection shall be grounds for revoking the permit holder's registration and the withholding of any escrow funds. Subd.2. Service Laterals. All permits issued for the installation or repair of service laterals, other than minor repairs as defined in Minnesota Rules 7560.0150 subpart 2, shall require the permittee's use of appropriate means of establishing the horizontal locations of installed service laterals, and the service lateral vertical locations in those cases where the director reasonably requires it. Permittees or their subcontractors shall submit to the director evidence satisfactory to the director of the installed service lateral locations. Compliance with this subdivision 2 and with applicable Gopher State One Call law and Minnesota Rules governing service laterals install after December 31, 2005, shall be a condition of any city approval necessary for 1)payments to contractors working on a public improvement project including those under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and 2) city approval of performance under development agreements, or other subdivision or site plan approval under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462. The director shall reasonably determine the appropriate method of providing such information to the city. Failure to provide prompt and accurate information on the service laterals installed may result in the revocation of the permit issued for the work or for future permits to the offending permittee or its subcontractors Also see Sec 1.13. Sec. 704.23. Location and Relocation of Facilities. Subd. 1. Placement, location, and relocation of facilities must comply with the Act, with other applicable law, and with Minnesota Rules 7819.3100, 7819.5000 and 7819.5100,to the extent the rules do not limit authority otherwise available to cities. See 1008.040. Subd.2. Corridors. The city may assign a specific area within the right-of-way, or any particular segment thereof as may be necessary, for each type of facilities that is or, pursuant to current technology, the city expects will someday be located within the right-of-way. All excavation, obstruction, or other permits issued by the city involving the installation or replacement of facilities shall designate the proper corridor for the facilities at issue. 18 Any registrant who has facilities in the right-of-way in a position at variance with the corridors established by the city shall, no later than at the time of the next reconstruction or excavation of the area where the facilities are located,move the facilities to the assigned position within the right-of-way, unless this requirement is waived by the city for good cause shown, upon consideration of such factors as the remaining economic life of the facilities,public safety, customer service needs and hardship to the registrant. Subd.3. Nuisance. One year after the passage of this chapter, any facilities found in a right-of-way that have not been registered shall be deemed to be a nuisance. The city may exercise any remedies or rights it has at law or in equity, including,but not limited to, abating the nuisance or taking possession of the facilities and restoring the right-of-way to a useable condition. Subd.4. Limitation of Space. To protect health, safety, and welfare, or when necessary to protect the right-of-way and its current use, the city shall have the power to prohibit or limit the placement of new or additional facilities within the right-of-way. In making such decisions, the city shall strive to the extent possible to accommodate all existing and potential users of the right-of-way,but shall be guided primarily by considerations of the public interest, the public's needs for the particular utility service, the condition of the right-of-way, the time of year with respect to essential utilities,the protection of existing facilities in the right-of-way, and future city plans for public improvements and development projects which have been determined to be in the public interest. Sec. 704.24 Pre-excavation Facilities Location. In addition to complying with the requirements of Minn. Stat. 216D.01-.09 ("One Call Excavation Notice System")before the start date of any right-of-way excavation, each registrant who has facilities or equipment in the area to be excavated shall mark the horizontal and vertical placement of all said facilities. Any registrant whose facilities are less than twenty(20) inches below a concrete or asphalt surface shall notify and work closely with the excavation contractor to establish the exact location of its facilities and the best procedure for excavation. Sec. 704.25. Damage to Other Facilities. When the city does work in the right-of-way and finds it necessary to maintain, support, or move a registrant's facilities to protect it, the city shall notify the local representative as early as is reasonably possible. The costs associated therewith will be billed to that registrant and must be paid within thirty (30) days from the date of billing. Each registrant shall be responsible for the cost of repairing any facilities in the right-of-way which it or its facilities damage. Each registrant shall be responsible for the cost of repairing any damage to the facilities of another registrant caused during the city's response to an emergency occasioned by that registrant's facilities. Sec. 704.26. Right-of-Way Vacation. Reservation of right. If the city vacates a right-of-way that contains the facilities of a registrant, the registrant's rights in the vacated right-of-way are governed by Minnesota Rules 7819.3200. 19 Sec. 704.27. Indemnification and Liability By registering with the city, or by accepting a permit under this chapter, a registrant or permittee agrees to defend and indemnify the city in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Rule 7819.1250. Sec. 704.28. Abandoned and Unusable Facilities. Subd . 1. Discontinued Operations. A registrant who has determined to discontinue all or a portion of its operations in the city must provide information satisfactory to the city that the registrant's obligations for its facilities in the right-of-way under this chapter have been lawfully assumed by another registrant. Subd. 2. Removal. Any registrant who has abandoned facilities in any right-of-way shall remove it from that right-of-way if required in conjunction with other right-of-way repair, excavation, or construction, unless this requirement is waived by the city. Sec. 704.29. Appeal. A right-of-way user that: (1) has been denied registration; (2) has been denied a permit; (3) has had a permit revoked; (4) believes that the fees imposed are not in conformity with Minn. Stat. § 237.163, Subd. 6; or (5) disputes a determination of the director regarding Section 1 .23 subd. 2 of this ordinance may have the denial, revocation, fee imposition, or decision reviewed, upon written request, by the city council. The city council shall act on a timely written request at its next regularly scheduled meeting, provided the right-of-way user has submitted its appeal with sufficient time to include the appeal as a regular agenda item. A decision by the city council affirming the denial, revocation, or fee imposition will be in writing and supported by written findings establishing the reasonableness of the decision. Sec. 704.30. Severability. If any portion of this chapter is for any reason held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Nothing in this chapter precludes the city from requiring a franchise agreement with the applicant, as allowed by law, in addition to requirements set forth herein. Revised: November 2017 20 1111111 City of Oak Park Heights Pole Attachment Application/Permit APPLICANT APPLICANT PHONE(DIRECT) APPLICANT FAX APPLICANT EMAIL COMPANY NAME COMPANY PHONE COMPANY FAX BILLING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP GOPHER STATE ONE•CALL REGISTRATION NUMBER EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER LOCATION LIMITS(describe specific sites on page two,up to 15 sites/permit) DESCRIPTION OF WORK CONSTRUCTION START DAYS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION DATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT By signing this application,l(the applicant/company)hereby acknowledge that 1 must adhere to all provisions of City of Oak Park Heights Chapter 704 of the Code of Ordinances and any other applicable ordinances,including statute 237.162 and 237.163,in addition to the terms and conditions which are attached to this document.The applicant shall also comply with the regulations of all other governmental agencies for the protection of the public. SIGNATURE: DATE: TITLE: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY: o Permit Fee ❑ Structural study ❑ (1)set of construction plans signed o Radio frequency study by a P.E.and(1)electronic copy o Copy of permit from pole owner if owned by an agency other than ❑ Performance bond on file and proof the City of Oak Park Heights(if applicable) of insurance ❑ Design plan/route for backhaul. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PERMIT FEE REC'D: I I CHECKS ONLY APP REC'D: PERMIT NUMBER: AMOUNT: SIGNATURE: PERMIT ISSUE DATE: TITLE: APPROVED I DENIED POLE ATTACHMENT PERMIT NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED BY CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PUBLIC WORKS STAFF SITE SUMMARY By statute, applicant may collocate up to 15 small wireless facilities if they are within a two mile radius, consist of substantially similar equipment, and are to be placed on similar types of wireless support structures. SITE DESCRIPTION PERMIT FEE 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 TOTAL PERMIT FEE DUE FOR LOCATION $ POLE PERMIT TERMS AND CONDITIONS I. INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT A. Pole Permits Prior to the approval of installation of equipment,APPLICANT shall submit to the City Engineer or designee,a sketch of the proposed location for the new equipment("Equipment Plan").If upon preliminary review,the proposed location and Equipment Plan is deemed acceptable by the City Engineer or designee,the APPLICANT may make a Pole Permit Application. 1. The Pole Permit Application shall include the following: 1. Completed permit application and fee. 2. Performance bond on file and proof of insurance 3. Construction plans as described in paragraph B below 4. Structural study described in paragraph B below 5. Design plan and/or route for backhaul facilities,signed by a P.E. 6. Copy of permit from pole owner if owned by an agency other than the Cityof Oak Park Heights(if applicable) 2. APPLICANT must obtain a radio frequency interference study carried out by an independent professional radio frequency engineer("RF Engineer")showing that APPLICANT's intended use will not interfere with any existing, licensed communications facilities,as well as CITY's licensed and unlicensed communications facilities,which are located on or near the structure.The RF Engineer shall provide said evaluation no later than forty-five(45)days after frequencies are provided by CITY.APPLICANT shall not transit or receive radio waves at the Premises until such evaluation has been satisfactorily completed. Upon Request of CITY,APPLICANT shall hire an RF Engineer to conduct a radiation survey of the Premises following APPLICANT's initial RF transmissions. APPLICANT shall be responsible for all costs of such survey. APPLICANT shall implement all measures at the transmission site required by FCC regulations,including but not limited to posting signs and markings.CITY shall cooperate with APPLICANT to fulfill its Radio Frequency exposure obligations.CITY agrees that in the event any future party causes the entire site to exceed FCC Radio Frequency radiation limits,as measured on the Premises,CITY shall hold such future party liable for all such later- arising non-compliance. 3. Other City Permits:In addition to the Pole permit,which is only approved to attach equipment to a Pole,the APPLICANT must apply for any additional permits for all appurtenant equipment or facilities required for the Pole Application.Said permits may include,but not necessarily by limited to:Right-of-Way obstruction/excavation;Electrical,Stormwater,etc. 4, Other Applicable Permits:It is the APPLICANT's responsibility to determine if permits are required by govemmental agencies and apply for those permits. 5. Applicable fees for all permits shall be bome by the APPLICANT and the APPLICANT shall be bound by the requirements of said permits. B. Construction Plans For Small Wireless Facilities Pole Permit application,or additions thereto,APPLICANT shall provide CITY's City Engineer or designee as set forth in Section I.a.,each with two(2)sets of construction plans("Construction Plans") consisting of the following: 1. CAD drawings consisting of the following and showing the location and materials of all planned installations, including field verified existing utilities; 2. Structural Study as described in Section A.2 above; 3. Construction Specifications and Product Specifications for all planned installations; 4. Diagrams and Shop Drawings of proposed Antenna Facilities; 5. A complete and detailed inventory of all equipment and person property of APPLICANT actually placed on the Premises. CITY retains the right to survey the installed equipment. Construction Plans shall be easily readable and subject to prior written approval by the Construction Engineer, which shall not be withheld,conditioned or delayed without cause. No construction shall commence until permit is granted by the City Engineer or designee. Final Plans shall have affixed to them the signature of the APPLICANT's Engineer who shall be licensed in Minnesota pursuant Minnesota Rule 1800.4200 and Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326. C. Construction Inspection All construction activity shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CITY's representative(s). Inspection will be performed at project completion APPLICANT shall be solely responsible for all costs,in excess of those included in the permit fee,associated with said inspection and approval of construction work by CITY. D. Exposed Antenna Facilities All Antenna Facilities affixed to the Pole in the Right of Way which have exterior exposure,APPLICANT shall match the color of the pole. For exposed cables,wires,or appurtenances,the CITY shall require that cables, wires or appurtenances be placed in conduit which shall match the color of the pole. E. Damage by APPLICANT Any damage to the right of way,or CITY's equipment thereon caused by APPLICANT's permitted installation or operations shall be repaired or replaced at APPLICANT's expense and to CITY's reasonable satisfaction. F. As-Built Drawings("As-Built"or"As-Builts") Within thirty(30)days after APPLICANT activates the Antenna Facilities,APPLICANT shall provide CITY with an As-Built drawing in CAD format consisting of As-Built drawings of the Antenna Facilities installed on each permitted location and any improvements installed on the Premises,which shall show the actual location of all equipment and improvements. Said drawings shall be accompanied by a complete inventory of all equipment and Antenna Facilities. II. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT A. City owned Wireless Support Structure and ROW Maintenance CITY reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary, in its sole and reasonable discretion,to repair, maintain,alter,or improve the right of way in connection with CITY's Operations.The CITY retains the right to shut off power for the Antenna Facilities at the source in any and all cases of emergency. B. Wireless Support Structure Reconditioning and Repair 1. From time to time, CITY paints,reconditions,or otherwise improves or repairs the wireless support structure in a substantial way("Reconditioning Work").APPLICANT shall cooperate with CITY to carry out Reconditioning Work activities in a manner that minimizes interference with APPLICANT's Approved Use. 2.Except in cases of emergency, prior to commencing Reconditioning Work,CITY shall provide APPLICANT with not less than thirty(30)days prior written notice thereof. Upon receiving such notice,it shall be the sole responsibility of APPLICANT to provide adequate measures to cover or otherwise protect APPLICANT's Antenna Facilities from the consequences of such activities,including but not limited to paint and debris fallout. CITY reserves the right to require APPLICANT to remove all Antenna Facilities from the Structure and right of way during Reconditioning work. 3. During CITY's Reconditioning Work,APPLICANT may request a mobile site on the right of way. If site will not accommodate mobile equipment,it shall be APPLICANT's responsibility to locate auxiliary sites. C. Relocation of Utility Pole or Wireless Support Structure When directed by the City a right-of-way user shall relocate all of its facilities within the rights-of-way per city code section Sec.704.23 Location and Relocation of Facilities. Subd. 1. Placement, location, and relocation of facilities must comply with the Act, with other applicable law, and with Minnesota Rules 7819.3100, 7819.5000 and 7819.5100, to the extent the rules do not limit authority otherwise available to cities. See 1008.040. Subd. 2. Corridors. The city may assign a specific area within the right-of-way, or any particular segment thereof as may be necessary,for each type of facilities that is or,pursuant to current technology, the city expects will someday be located within the right-of-way.All excavation,obstruction, or other permits issued by the city involving the installation or replacement of facilities shall designate the proper corridor for the facilities at issue. Any registrant who has facilities in the right-of-way in a position at variance with the corridors established by the city shall,no later than at the time of the next reconstruction or excavation of the area where the facilities are located,move the facilities to the assigned position within the right-of-way, unless this requirement is waived by the city for good cause shown, upon consideration of such factors as the remaining economic life of the facilities,public safety, customer service needs and hardship to the registrant. Subd. 3. Nuisance. One year after the passage of this chapter,any facilities found in a right-of-way that have not been registered shall be deemed to be a nuisance. The city may exercise any remedies or rights it has at law or in equity,including,but not limited to, abating the nuisance or taking possession of the facilities and restoring the right-of-way to a useable condition. Subd. 4. Limitation of Space. To protect health,safety,and welfare, or when necessary to protect the right-of-way and its current use, the city shall have the power to prohibit or limit the placement of new or additional facilities within the right-of-way. In making such decisions, the city shall strive to the extent possible to accommodate all existing and potential users of the right-of-way,but shall be guided primarily by considerations of the public interest, the public's needs for the particular utility service, the condition of the right-of-way,the time of year with respect to essential utilities, the protection of existing facilities in the right-of-way, and future city plans for public improvements and development projects which have been determined to be in the public interest. III. CONDITION OF WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE The CITY will keep and maintain the the wireless support structures in good repair as required for their Primary Use and in the ordinary course of business as its budget permits. CITY makes no guarantee as to the condition of any wireless support structures with regard to APPLICANT's intended use. APPLICANT shall,at its own cost and expense, maintain the Antenna Facilities in good and safe condition,and in compliance with applicable fire, health, building,and other life safety codes.The APPLICANT shall obtain from the CITY any and all permits required for the purposes of maintaining the installation.Applicable fees for any permits shall be borne by the APPLICANT and the APPLICANT shall be bound by the requirements of said permits. IV. INDEMNIFICATION APPLICANT shall, to the extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold CITY harmless against any claim of liability or loss from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the APPLICANT, its employees, contractors or agents, except to the extent such claims or damages may be due to or caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, or its employees, contractors or agents. V. INSURANCE A. Worker's Compensation The APPLICANT must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance in compliance with all applicable statutes. The policy shall also provide Employer's Liability coverage with limits of not less than $500,000 Bodily Injury by disease,each employee. B. General Liability The APPLICANT must maintain occurrence form commercial general liability coverage. 1. Such coverage shall include, but not be limited to,bodily injury,property damage—broad form,and personal injury,for the hazards of Premises/Operation, broad form contractual liability,property damage liability,and independent contractors. 2.The APPLICANT must maintain aforementioned commercial general liability coverage with limits of liability not less than$1,500,000 for each occurrence;$3,000,000 minimum general aggregate and$2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate. These limits may be satisfied by the commercial general liability coverages. 3.APPLICANT will maintain Completed Operations coverage for a minimum of two(2)years after the construction is completed. C. Automobile Liability The APPLICANT must carry Automobile Liability coverage.Coverage shall afford total liability limits for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability in the amount of$1,500,000 per accident.The liability limits may be afforded under the Commercial Policy,or in combination with an Umbrella or Excess Liability Policy provided coverage of rides afforded by the Umbrella Excess Policy are not less than the underlying Commercial Auto Liability coverage. 1. Coverage shall be provided by Bodily Injury and Property Damage for the ownership, use,maintenance or operation of all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles. 2. The Commercial Automobile Policy shall include at least statutory personal injury protection, uninsured motorists and underinsured motorist's coverages. D. APPLICANT Property Insurance The APPLICANT must keep in force for the duration of the Permit a policy covering damages to its property in the right of way.The amount of coverage shall be sufficient to replace the damaged property,loss of use and comply with any ordinance or law requirements. E. Adjustment to Insurance Coverage Limits The APPLICANT's coverage limits set forth herein shall be increased at the time of any Renewal Term by twenty- five percent(25%)over the preceding term or Renewal Term.Alternatively,instead of such periodic coverage limit increases,during the entire term of this Agreement,APPLICANT may maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with a combined single limit of$5,000,000.00 per occurrence,and CITY will be named as an additional insured under such policy. F. Additional Insured—Certificate of Insurance The APPLICANT shall provide,prior to tenancy,evidence of the required insurance in the form of a Certificate of Insurance issued by a company(rated B+(VIII)or better), licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota, which includes all coverage required in this Section 13.APPLICANT will list the CITY as an Additional Insured on the General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability Policies.The Certificate(s)shall also provide the coverage may not be cancelled,non-renewed,or materially changed without thirty(30)days prior written notice to the CITY. G. Defense and Indemnification: APPLICANT agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CITY and its elected officials,directors,officers, employees, agents,and representatives,from and against any and all claims,costs,losses, expenses, demands,actions, or causes of action, including reasonable attorneys'fees and other costs and expenses of litigation,which may be asserted against or incurred by CITY or for which CITY may be liable in the performance of this Agreement,except those which arise solely from negligence or willful misconduct of CITY, its elected officials,directors,officers,employees,agents,representatives or contractors. APPLICANT shall defend, indemnify,and hold CITY,its agents,employees and officials harmless against all claims arising out of APPLICANT's use of the right of way,including its installation,operation, use, maintenance, repair, removal,or presence of APPLICANT's facilities,structures,equipment or other types of improvements, including Antenna Facilities,in the right of way except to the extent arising from or related to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY, its elected officials,officers,employees, agents,and representatives. VI. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CITY shall not be liable to the APPLICANT,or any of its respective agents,representatives,employees for any lost revenue,lost profits,loss of technology,rights or services,incidental,punitive,indirect,special or consequential damages,loss of data,or interruption or loss of use of service,even if advised of the possibility of such damages,whether under theory of contract,tort(including negligence),strict liability or otherwise. VII. INTERFERENCE APPLICANT agrees to install equipment of the type and frequency which will not cause harmful interference which is measurable in accordance with then existing industry standards to any equipment of CITY or other APPLICANTs of the Premises which existed on the Premises prior to the data this Agreement is executed by the Parties. In the event any after-installed APPLICANT's equipment causes such interference,and after CITY has notified APPLICANT in writing of such interference,APPLICANT will take all steps necessary to correct and eliminate the interference, including but not limited to,at CITY's option,having the APPLICANT power down its equipment and later power up its equipment for intermittent testing. VIII. REMOVAL AT END OF TERM OR UPON PERMIT REVOCATION APPLICANT shall,within ninety(90)days after any termination of this Permit,remove its equipment,conduits, fixtures and all personal property and restore the Premises to its original condition, reasonable wear and tear expected. CITY agrees and acknowledges that all of the equipment,conduits,fixtures and personal property of APPLICANT shall remain the personal property of APPLICANT and APPLICANT shall have the right to remove the same at any time during the Term.All poles,conduit and pole boxes are and shall remain property of the CITY. If such time for removal causes APPLICANT to remain on the Premises after termination,APPLICANT shall pay rent at the then existing monthly rate or on the existing monthly pro-rata basis until such time as the removal of the antenna structure,fixtures and all personal property are completed.All rentals paid prior to said termination date shall be retained by CITY. IX. CASUALTY In the event of damage or casualty to the wireless support structure that cannot reasonably be expected to be repaired or replaced due to winter frost conditions,or if the Pole is damaged so that such damage may reasonably be expected to disrupt APPLICANT's operations for more than 120 days,then APPLICANT may,provided CITY has not completed the restoration or replacement of the pole terminate the Permit upon fifteen (15)days prior written notice to CITY. TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 ENCLOSURE '3 Anoka,MN 55303 Phone:763.231.5840 Facsimile:763,427.0520 TPC@PlanningCo.corn MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: November 1,2017 RE: Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018 TPC FILE: 226.10 At the November 9, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission will review the following related to the Comprehensive Plan 2018: Introduction,Social Inventory, Issues identification, Mission Statement and Goals and Land Use Sections The revised Introduction, Social Inventory, Issues Identification, Mission Statement and Goals,and Land Use section of the Comprehensive Plan were discussed at the October meeting. These sections had been updated with the comments from the Planning Commission and City Council members to date. If the Planning Commission members have any additional comments or edits, please let staff know. Transportation Section Staff has revised the Transportation section based upon comments of the Planning Commission at the October meeting. A traffic projection number for the Highway 36 corridor has been added with additional discussion about the potential impacts to the residents of Oak Park Heights. A copy of the transportation section is attached. Community Facilities and Administration Section Please find attached the draft Community Facilities and Administration sections. The Planning Commission should review and provide comments at the November meeting. Pc: Julie Hultman ADMINISTRATION — INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Administration and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan are an important aspect of the development of the plan. In essence, unless the plan and related development tools are constantly referenced and utilized in combination with long range community decision-making, the efforts spent on their development become waste. The administrative function of the City is to provide an efficient level of public service, assure that there is an adequate tax base and funding sources, and provide current and effective plans, programs, codes and ordinances. The City must provide a high level and quality of services while not placing an undue tax burden on property owners. Additionally, elected and appointed officials must be able to communicate with citizens and facilitate the level of public participation and input to provide an effective system of government. Staffing, community identity, public relations, zoning and subdivision regulations, capital improvement planning, and economic development are issues that must be addressed as a result of the comprehensive planning process. The issues listed below are seen as the most critical element of an administrative planning program and should receive priority in implementation. Annexation and jurisdictional issues must also be discussed as it relates to cooperation with the Cities of Lake Elmo and Bayport, and with Baytown and Stillwater Townships. Comprehensive Plan 2008 +L; ` 1 City of Oak Park Heights Page 128 ADMINISTRATION - GOALS AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan will require the City to take specific administrative and operations actions. Goals and policies to guide these actions are established here for general administration,codes and ordinances,public safety,finance and public participation. The following text provides statements of the administrative goals and policies. Goal 1: Maintain and enhance Oak Park Heights'positive identity. Policies: A. Establish a cohesive image for the entire community through the uniform application of community promotion,design and service. B. Build on community strengths such as strong residential neighborhoods, quality local government, quality municipal infrastructure, and excellent school and park amenities in defining the City's identity. C. Remain proactive in addressing outstanding City issues or concerns that may detract from the City's identity. Goal 2: Encourage planning on a regional level and promote cooperation among neighboring jurisdictions. Policies: A. The City will continue to work with neighboring Cities of Stillwater,Lake Elmo and Bayport, Baytown Township, Stillwater Township, and Washington County on issues of regional importance. B. The City will continue to work with neighboring cities and the township for sharing of necessary services and City boundary issues. Goal 3: Respond to the concerns and issues of Oak Park Heights residents. Policies: A. Maintain good communication with City residents and businesses through direct contact, open meetings,television, radio,the City website, newsletters, outreach programs,and project bulletins. B. Remain proactive in addressing planning issues,code enforcement,and nuisance complaints raised by the citizens and local businesses. Comprehensive Plan 2008 s `r 464 City of Oak Park Heights Page 129 ADMINISTRATION - GOALS AND POLICIES C. Continue support for police and fire programs and activities that maintain peace, order, and safety. D. Maintain communication between the City, County and the School District to address ongoing community, regional and school issues. Goal 4: Continue to operate the City within a fiscally sound philosophy. Policies: A. Maintain and enhance the City's local tax base. B. Annually review and update the City's Capital Improvement Program for the management, programming, and budgeting of improvement needs. C. Utilize special assessments and/or special taxing districts in assigned costs for public improvements to benefiting parties. D. Utilize cooperative agreements to share facilities and take advantage of inter- governmental shared services to avoid duplication and expense. E. Annually review and analyze the City's financial position and debt service to ensure proper fiscal programming and management. Goal 5: Protect property values and maintain a strong and diverse tax base. Policies: A. Promote private reinvestment in Oak Park Heights properties through building renovation, expansion, maintenance, and redevelopment. B. Provide assistance and information with regard to available programs that may assist local property owners in building renovation and expansion. C. Enhance local tax base within the City by encouraging new, high quality commercial buildings and expansions. Goal 6: Address issues related to the changing demographics of the community including specific demands on housing, transportation services, education and recreational needs. Policies: A. The City will continue to monitor population changes or influx of age groups within the community. B. The City will cooperate with other governmental agencies, social service providers, and educational leaders to provide the transportation, education, service and recreational needs of the community. ft'. t. • , - • Comprehensive Plan 2008 =4 ` City of Oak Park Heights Page 130 ADMINISTRATION - GOALS AND POLICIES C. The City will continue to implement housing programs addressing community housing needs as a whole, but also working to provide adequate levels of housing for those growing population groups including students, working individuals and families, and the elderly. Goal 7: Improve substandard and/or distressed properties. Policies: A. Inform local property owners of the regulations, programs or incentives that may assist them in the maintenance or renovation of their properties. B. Encourage the private redevelopment of substandard or obsolete properties. Public assistance may be applicable where the redevelopment is consistent with the goals of the Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan and within the financial capabilities of the City. C. Redevelop select, commercial/industrial properties which display deteriorated building conditions, obsolete site design, incompatible land use arrangements and high vacancy levels. Goal 8: Review, update, and establish new plans, codes and ordinances, as needed, to respond to the changing needs of the City and for community improvement. Policies: A. Periodically review the provisions of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, and Design Guidelines to respond to the changing needs of development and redevelopment areas. B. Periodically review the Comprehensive Plan on a formal basis to ensure that it is current and reflective of the community's interest and changing needs. Goal 9: Maintain the current programs and strategies to provide incentives to new development in the community, as well as the retention and growth of existing area businesses. Policies: A. Development incentives will be applied to projects that either enhance the tax base, land use, or provide job opportunities. B. Within economic capabilities, provide those public services and facilities to existing businesses to help ensure their satisfaction with locating in the community. C. Utilize tax increment financing, tax abatement, and other financing programs for projects which meet the objectives of the City. Comprehensive Plan 2008 *444 City of Oak Park Heights Page 131 ADMINISTRATION - GOALS AND POLICIES D. On projects of a magnitude which warrant it, involve state and regional incentive programs to leverage local economic development resources. E. Work with businesses presently existing in the City on plans and programs for expansion and enhancement. F. Identify and promote economic development which takes advantage of market opportunities afforded by the major transportation corridors such as Highways 36, 15, and 95. G. Identify and promote economic development which makes use of recreational market opportunities which result from the area's natural amenities. H. Work with the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce on issues related to the promotion of tourism and local business. Goal 10: Continue investment in programs to maintain and enhance the public safety of residents and visitors to Oak Park Heights. Policies: A. Continue support for police and fire programs and activities that maintain peace, order and safety. Comprehensive Plan 2008 : .? City of Oak Park Heights Page 132 -fits ADMINISTRATION PLAN INTRODUCTION The administrative and governing function of the City is to provide an efficient level of public service, assure that there is an adequate tax base and funding sources, and provide current and effective plans, programs, codes and ordinances. The City must provide a high level and quality of services while not placing an undue tax burden on property owners. Additionally, elected and appointed officials and staff must be able to communicate with citizens and facilitate the level of public participation and input to provide an effective system of government. The Mayor and four Council members comprise the governing body for the City. They are elected on an at-large basis and serve a four year term. The City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Day-to-day operations of the City are the responsibility of the City Administrator and staff. STAFFING As the City continues to grow,staffing levels will need to be evaluated. The City will need to monitor staffing levels carefully and make adjustments as necessary. COMMUNITY IDENTITY Community identity has been identified as a significant issue for the City of Oak Park Heights. Stillwater, being the larger community with its historic downtown,is seen as the only city in the area. City of Oak Park Heights continues with its efforts to promote recognition and identification. Use of the City name and logos on water towers and other public structures has helped the City to be recognized as another jurisdiction. Construction of welcome signs at the primary entrances to the community is one way of further promoting recognition. Continued use of the area newspapers,cable TV,the City website, and the City newsletter are all ways to assist in promoting and identifying Oak Park Heights in the St.Croix Valley. Promotion of the City parks,and its lineal trail system that will provide access to other adjacent cities'trail systems and the regional trail system, is seen as a significant way of introducing people to Oak Park Heights. The City will continue to work on ways to promote the community, its residential neighborhoods,and its business and industrial sites through the use of the media and internet. Comprehensive Plan 2008 City of Oak Park Heights Page 133 ADMINISTRATION PLAN PUBLIC RELATIONS Oak Park Heights has an ongoing policy of providing effective public education regarding City activities. Such programs have numerous benefits, including greater public accountability and an increased awareness of City functions. Additionally, good communication with the other municipalities, area townships, the County and regional levels of government will be vital in this growing, diverse metropolitan area. To continue and improve the lines of communication between the City government and its citizens, Oak Park Heights should continue to use announcements, newspapers, and other forms of public media such as the internet and cable access. Public support on projects or expansion will only be possible if the public is informed of various area plans and an open forum of opinions and comments is coordinated. The City will also continue to develop and enhance its relationship with other jurisdictions in the area and region. The City will work with the Cities of Bayport, Stillwater, Lake Elmo and other jurisdictions to continue promoting joint provision of services and coordination of activities. The quality of life of the overall area can only be enhanced if all the governments and public/private organizations work together to promote and develop the metropolitan area. ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Obviously, a community's plans, programs, codes and ordinances are of value only if they are implemented and kept current. When such plans and ordinances become outdated, the City's ability to respond to community goals is hampered. To ensure that such plans are kept up to date, the City should regularly update its plans and codes as necessary. The City has consistently kept its zoning and subdivision regulations current with the changing face of the community. In 1995, the City completed a major update of its Zoning Ordinance. There are a number of areas within the ordinance that could be reviewed and updated after the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the City will re- examine the Design Guidelines and update the standards to encourage more variety in building styles and architecture. Comprehensive Plan 2008 City of Oak Park Heights Page 134 ADMINISTRATION PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING The City of Oak Park Heights has an effective system of capital improvement planning that is scheduled or updated on a yearly basis. The Capital Improvement Plan is essentially a long range spending plan used to guide the community's expenditures according to need and the community's ability to pay. The program forces the City to look toward the future to anticipate its needs before it becomes evident. In order to fund such items as physical improvement or extensions of roadway and utilities to the City, the Capital Improvements Plan can be used as a planning tool. The City will update the Five Year Capital Improvement Program in 2018 that will be attached as an appendix to this Comprehensive Plan. �`• Comprehensive Plan 2008 •. , City of Oak Park Heights Page 135 TRANSPORTATION - INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The Transportation Plan is based on a total transportation system and how it relates to and serves the land use patterns of the community. The transportation system encompasses several users such as automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and trucks. The transportation system serves to tie together, and in some cases separate, the various land use activities in the community. The Transportation Plan will present the basis for programming and planning the extension of the community transportation system and undeveloped areas of the City and surrounding areas. The effect of growth and expansion of the community on the existing roadway systems, especially those limited by existing rail, highway, or river crossings, is also part of the Transportation Plan. Development of all alternative or additional routes in existing and developing areas will also serve to lessen the impacts on the existing systems. An integral part of the Transportation Plan will be the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan. The plan was last updated in 2008. The Comprehensive Plan includes a section entitled Park and Trail Plan that will update the 2008 plan. Comprehensive Plan 2018 • ,�,. • City of Oak Park Heights Page 96 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY NETWORK The City of Oak Park Heights is connected to and contains a number of transportation modes,all of which contribute to the movement of goods and people throughout the City and region. The significance of these existing and developing networks in terms of economic, social and recreational considerations makes them a central concern for comprehensive planning. The map on the following page indicates the existing network of Township,County,and State highways as they relate to the City of Oak Park Heights. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION The functional classification system for the City's streets and highways is based on the usage of the roadways. The map on a following page indicates the existing functional classification of the various roadways within the City. A description of the functional classification system and identification of the roadways under each of the categories is as follows. The Transportation Plan Map,found in a later section of this chapter,identifies the future functional classification of roadways. Principal Arterials Principal arterials include all interstate freeways and other roadways which connect the region with other areas in the state and other states. The emphasis of a principal arterial is on mobility as opposed to local access. They connect with other principal arterials and select minor arterials and collectors. Spacing of principal arterials will vary from two to three miles in a fully developed area. The principal arterial in the City is Highway 36, which currently has four lanes for traffic flow in each direction with signalized left-hand turn lanes at all intersections through the community. Highway 36 is connected to State Highway 64 in Wisconsin via the St.Croix River Crossing that opened in August of 2017. Minor Arterials Minor arterials connect the urban service area to cities and towns inside and outside the region. They also provide supplementary connections between metro cities and regional business concentrations. The emphasis of minor arterials is on mobility as opposed to access in the urban areas. Minor arterials should connect to principal arterials, other minor arterials, and collectors. The spacing of minor arterials in the metro centers and regional business concentrations will vary from one-fourth to three-fourths mile. The Functional Classification map on a following page shows the minor arterials in the City. Comprehensive Plan 2018 • y • City of Oak Park Heights Page 97 4,4 a� v� '•'Ct' ��\� o14� Vrr N'S ♦ •� ►•� — 11 "� //�� ln-_•i�I* !1T N !-r11 '.1L!i,Ii' 111flHh1! '��_ Erj _=_ WISCONSIN 11, • �5� o 11r ♦ 46V11.- I 0 ♦ 4 *� . *pit v. rot. y ♦ 1111 �_ "Ai�a.� ._C. n ���■ • - vo 2 2 •A :.tr.. 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H --ie, 1 , : __: N.. 1161111 ii r'i' d d� irmr-0-12_LIE! __ 1.-. .._ --v3vi, \- ----- MI is _fir!!B ;,„1, ar7 ii----,,\ ,---741101pr __ ,,,,,„-„ ,_ i _c___,,c- \\ I-- City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan 411, City of Oak Park Heights Principal Arterial B Minor Arterial N Functional Classification A Minor Reliever Major Collector A TPC ', S1a tet,, A Minor Expander Minor Collector Source:The City of Oak Park Heights, The Planning Company The Planning Company,&Stantec minma A Minor Connector —••—••, City Limits 0 0.3 0.6 Miles October 2017 Page 97 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE Collectors The collector system provides connection between neighborhoods and from neighborhoods to business concentrations. Mobility and land access are equally important but direct land use should predominantly be to development concentrations. Collectors typically serve short trips of one to four miles. Spacing in the metro centers and regional business concentrations may vary between one-eighth to one-half mile. Collectors are divided into two categories: major and minor. The Functional Classification map on a following page shows the major and minor collectors in the City. Local Streets All other roadways that do not fall into the functional classifications discussed above are designated as local roadways. These streets are primarily designed to provide property access. TRAFFIC VOLUMES The growth of the population within the St.Croix Valley and the opening of the St.Croix River crossing in Oak Park Heights is indicated in the traffic volumes map on the following page. Average daily traffic (ADT)volumes for the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are shown. On the major roadways,the ADT volumes have been increasing. With the opening of the St.Croix River Crossing traffic volumes are expected to increase along the Highway 36 corridor. The 2016 volume reflects a range of 26,500 ADT to 38,000 ADT on the highway corridor through the City. The projected 2030 traffic volume on Highway 36 is expected to reach 55,000 ADT in that area between Oakgreen and Osgood Avenues. IMPROVEMENT PLANS—COUNTY The Washington County Highway Department has developed a Five-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2017 and 2021. One Washington County roadway, CSAH 24(Osgood Avenue) is programmed for intersection, safety, capacity, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements in 2018. Although not in Oak Park Heights, Washington County has programed in 2021 the Highway 36 and CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue interchange study to provide an overpass at this location. ti Comprehensive Plan 2018 • ,, ,ro City of Oak Park Heights Page 100 imi � •. , g Ez /i�� � � !'!/_ Iillv -1� TAT= z_== 401111I/ Wrik 0 11}. ii 1 i - T _=_ Ti11 ik S# •1Z••• .:: II . .lr �� a yo :: �r J i j_ _ I 16,200 WISCONSIN 111��%� ��Ipa •�•���•� �•�i�0 014 41.1 ! ��•`�•.�,•�enn�•� s -�= ILI ga a, 1 x;800. 111!" _ � L �. Lull _ - r�i ft,14•4147 I 4 •?: ♦ , Zi / m _ 1� ,�.^ ICS LL .:, ...:, • a it I .: 1� r. ' 2,. 00 4 � A � yil '�/_ -_, �i a�1 III"_ 1 _ • ?= �nr� X700 n 1‘6\,:60..40,f,.. s x00 lr •. _ 5 4nU s , 0 STILLWY4TER ,1 111 . T ' •�.._..1` 1 I - �` .. 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The Highway 36 intersections at Norell Avenue and the south west frontage road access at Osgood Avenues will need to be improved and made safer in the very near future. With increasing traffic levels, the intersections will become even more substandard and dangerous. The City sees this as a transportation priority for the community. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Since 1983, the City has planned and accomplished many sections of street reconstruction. In 2014, the City developed a street reconstruction plan through 2036 as represented in the map on the following page. Additionally, the City has done budget planning to ensure adequate funds are reserved to accomplish the plan. The City has also developed a maintenance plan for the ongoing mill and overlay of streets. As with the reconstruction project, budget planning has been done to provide funding for the maintenance program. RAIL FACILITIES Oak Park Heights contains one railroad line, which is utilized by Union Pacific. This line serves the Allen S. King Power Plant. North of Oak Park Heights, this line turns into the Minnesota Transportation Museum Line, which previously was utilized by the Minnesota Zephyr and offered short trip dining rides along the St. Croix River. There was a rail-water intermodal facility at the Allen S. King Plant. Intermodal facilities function as a transfer point between road to ports or rail terminals. This facility was used for coal deliveries to the power plant but was removed as part of the St Croix River Crossing project. There are no light rail corridors identified in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan that would access Oak Park Heights and the immediate area. 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The St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) is a major corporate flight facility in the east metro area. The Lake Elmo Airport is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), and the Forest Lake Airport is a municipal airport. These three facilities relieve the major airport by accommodating corporate and small aircraft as well as the recreational air transportation needs of area residents. The City is not within the airport influence area of any of these airports. The City of Oak Park Heights has taken the necessary steps to protect navigable air space. All municipalities must protect air space from potential electric interference and obstacles to air navigation. The Zoning Ordinance limits heights of structures within the City to less than 45 feet. TRANSIT SERVICE Oak Park Heights is served by Metro Transit. As shown on the following map, Metro Transit provides an express route (294) that serves Downtown St. Paul, Maplewood, 3M, Oakdale, Imation, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, and Oak Park Heights. The bus runs at rush hours during the weekdays from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a frequency of less than 30 minutes between trips. The route has stops in Oak Park Heights on Osgood Avenue and County Road 15. There is one park and ride location in the area at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center which is located in Stillwater on Market Drive, between Orleans Street and Curve Crest Boulevard. Washington County Transit Link Service is a dial up service which is available within Oak Park Heights. The service is provided by the Metropolitan Council and is available Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The City is also served by Metro Mobility/ADA service which provides rides for those persons needing additional assistance. Riders must be certified in advance to qualify for ADA service. The service is available from 5:15 AM to 6:45 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. 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The following goals and policies are provided for transportation planning and development. GENERAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1: Approach transportation in a comprehensive manner,giving attention to all modes while providing safe and convenient movement of all persons and vehicles. Policies: A. Consider all modes of transportation and related facilities as a system to be coordinated and related on a comprehensive basis. B. Plan transportation facilities to function in a manner compatible with adjacent land use. C. Consider the mobility needs of all persons in the planning and development of the transportation system. Goal 2: Coordinate transportation planning and implementation with state, county, and other local jurisdictions. Policies: A. Work with Washington County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)and the Metropolitan Council to discuss the ways and means by which their long-term transportation planning goals can be met to satisfy both regional and local needs. B. Work with Mn/DOT on issues related to Highway 36 and Highway 95 and Washington County related to the county roadway system on continuing roadway improvements and maintenance; intersections and frontage roads; bicycle and pedestrian access;lighting;signage;landscaping;and other issues concerning the City. C. Monitor the projected increase in traffic volumes on the Highway 36 corridor and work with Mn/Dot on traffic flow and intersection improvements. r Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 106 •44.000 • TRANSPORTATION PLAN D. Plan for a highway and local road system that compliments and facilitates local movement provided by local streets, as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Goal 3: Develop a system of priorities for improving the various elements of the transportation network emphasizing the highest possible standards of safety and efficiency. Policies: A. Continue to update the Capital Improvement Plan for transportation facilities. B. Maintain a functional classification system for the street system in Oak Park Heights using the classification system developed by Mn/DOT as found in the table below. C. Eliminate and prevent any on-street parking which conflicts with moving traffic or creates hazards. D. Relate street improvements to area land development in order to minimize interrupted or inadequate access. E. Require design and control of all intersections to promote proper visibility and safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. F. Develop a uniform system and policy regarding public signage which eliminates unnecessary signs and replaces outdated, inappropriate and confusing public signs. G. Correct traffic safety hazards within the community as these are identified. H. Reserve required rights-of-way as part of the City's platting process. I . Where feasible and practical, consider establishing pedestrian and bicycle trails in conjunction with development subdivision and street and highway improvements. J . Continue the street reconstruction programs to update and improve the City's utility and transportation systems. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS Class Function Provide Access To Principal Service to major centers of activity, provides Principal arterials Arterial continuity to rural arterial system Minor arterials Minor Arterial Service of an intra-community nature, urban Principal arterials concentrations to rural collector roads Collector streets Land Collector Street Local collection and distribution between collector Land streets and arterials, land access to minor generators Minor arterials Local streets Local Streets Service to abutting land Land Higher order systems Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 107 TRANSPORTATION - GOALS AND POLICIES TRANSIT Goal 1: Provide enhanced mass transit options for the residents of Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley area. Policies: A. Work with the Metropolitan Council and State representatives on development of enhanced transit systems for Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley area. B. Encourage options for increased ride share programs and expand park and ride facilities in Oak Park Heights. C. Continue participation in ongoing feasibility studies for mass transit and rail options for Highway 36 and 94. Comprehensive Plan 2018 t a t • '� City of Oak Park Heights Page 108 TRANSPORTATION PLAN INTRODUCTION Based upon the information established by the Physical Profile and the foundation provided by the Goals and Policies, this section provides the framework for a Transportation Plan. A functional classification system is established for roadways, guidelines for access management outline are provided, and the capital improvement program is highlighted. The other transportation routes are also discussed,but trails and sidewalks are addressed in a separate heading with parks as found in a following chapter of the plan. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM/TRANSPORTATION PLAN The functional classification system for the City's streets and highways is illustrated by the criteria developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). The Transportation Plan Map,found on the following page, illustrates the functional classes for those roadways within Oak Park Heights. The functional classification system is based on anticipated usage for five to ten years in the future. This classification of roadways for Oak Park Heights will be used to determine access points on major roadways and the design relationship of local roads to other township, community, and state highways. The Transportation Plan incorporates the information from the Existing Functional Classification Map and identifies roadway improvements and extensions discussed as part of the planning process. The transit facilities and plans are also featured on the map. The functional classification system for roadways,as identified within the Physical Profile section for Oak Park Heights,is further defined through the access management systems table on a following page. ACCESS MANAGEMENT In an effort to maintain effective traffic flow and safety,while accommodating the access needs of land development,access management techniques are utilized. For Oak Park Heights,access to adjacent roadways is overseen by three primary jurisdictions: Mn/DOT along the State highways,Washington County along County roads,and Oak Park Heights along local streets. 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O w11!.` A ` �` l �a� 111111111 L/.._C Illi ._In,+•,_.._.. � .■ lir MI o '�. .;; =iii'�\ ``� W 111 LLII 1� anu i IL and 6uluuew O _1 / �, 1. 1 - TRANSPORTATION PLAN The table as follows provides guidelines for access control based upon Washington County guidelines. The land use categories apply to existing and future development in Oak Park Heights. The term rural should be applied to those roadway segments not planned for immediate urbanization, including agricultural or sparsely developed areas. Urban refers to those areas that are commonly urbanized or planned for development in the short term, including most suburban-type development. The urban use should be applied to the area of the City that is fully developed. The access guidelines should be used for all plat and site plan reviews. In that these guidelines are used as part of a plan and not an ordinance, reasonable discretion could be applied to each site. Washington County and Mn/DOT will give approvals for access to all of the roadways under their respective jurisdictions. WASHINGTON COUNTY ACCESS SPACING GUIDELINES Type of Access Principal Minor Arterial Collector Local Arterial > 7,500 ADT < 7,500 ADT Private residential driveways No direct No direct (1) (1) (1) access access Commercial driveways or non- No direct No direct %e mile %8 mile (1) continuous commercial streets access access Non-continuous residential No direct 1/8 mile with no %e mile 1/8 mile (1) streets access median opening Continuous local streets 1/2 mile 'A mile '/ mile '/ mile %e mile and collector streets Minor arterials '/2 mile %2 mile 1/2 mile %2 mile 'A mile (1) Determination based on other criteria (sight distance, speed, traffic volume, etc.) Notes: • Traffic volumes refer to 20 year forecasts. • Distances shown are minimums. • "Non-continuous" streets refer to cul-de-sacs or short length streets(less than 1/2 mile)which do not cross the County highway in question. • The type of traffic control, turn lanes and bypass lanes required will be determined based upon the projected traffic volumes on the type of access requested. • County reserves the right to increase the minimums based on other criteria(sight distance, speed, traffic volume, etc.). Source: Washington County Comprehensive Plan 2018 ' ,� .' City of Oak Park Heights Page 111 TRANSPORTATION PLAN TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES The Transportation Plan must include the allocation of the Metropolitan Council's 2030 population, household and employment forecasts separated into Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ). The Metropolitan Council has provided the City a TAZ map with the zones indicated. The boundaries of these zones extend beyond the City limits and into adjacent jurisdictions. A map of the zones is found on the following page. The allocation of population, household and employment numbers and forecasts for the years 2010,2020,2030,and 2040 is found below: ALLOCATION OF FORECASTS TO TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES(TAZ) 2010 2020 2030 2040 TAZ Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp 2372 345 150 0 350 150 0 375 160 0 400 175 0 2373 400 175 450 450 200 500 475 215 525 500 225 650 2374 200 80 200 200 80 450 225 90 500 250 100 550 2377 1,500 600 1,558 1,730 825 2,150 1,850 955 2,250 2,000 1,000 2,450 2379 1,000 450 1,100 1,050 475 1,150 1,200 520 1,875 1,300 580 2,000 2380 700 326 300 800 330 350 875 340 400 950 380 450 2382 300 130 500 300 140 600 300 140 650 300 140 700 2355 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 600 0 0 700 Total 4,445 1,911 4,358 4,880 2,200 5,900 5,300 2,420 6,800 5,700 2,600 7,500 Source: Metropolitan Council Pop=Population Forecasts HH=Households Forecasts Emp=Employment Forecasts TRAFFIC VOLUMES/PROJECTIONS As indicated in the Physical Profile section, the traffic volumes on Highway 36 are projected to almost double by 2030. It is anticipated that the St.Croix River Crossing and Highway 36 will have a dramatic impact on the residents of Oak Park Heights in that the community is separated by this roadway. While the bridge has been open for a few months, there is a perception that the traffic at Norell Avenue, Oakgreen Avenue and Osgood Avenue has increased. Currently,the only projection for the increase in traffic was found in the EIS for the bridge project. The City will continue to work with Mn/DOT and with Washington County on issues related to frontage roads and critical Highway 36 intersections within the City. 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Ilirraw,wq.111117) ir irk 03 t.'” ,• N — �s,,�i r i s,,� ! a V)4 1" i)0 AO I.L, ini tioi : reilliii Willi Ill: ' -II Wall .- o 1 14 -- ik,S.1111 r_ ill ...„ ,, ' ...,` TRANSPORTATION PLAN SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS / EXTENSIONS The Land Use Plan indicates possible annexation of the area south of Highway 36 at Manning Avenue. If the annexation occurs, the City would consider the extension of 58th Street to Manning to complete this east/west corridor. The extension would also include bicycle and pedestrian trails to Manning. Acquisition of right-of-way as part of development within the existing City limits at will be necessary for future completion of this corridor. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM One of the transportation policies indicates a continuation of the street reconstruction and mill and overlay programs to maintain the local utility and street network. The City Council and City staff will need to continue to monitor the condition of the City streets. The City has created a timeline to complete the necessary sections of the network and has a program to set aside funds to implement this expensive rehabilitation program. RAIL FACILITIES The City of Oak Park Heights will work with representatives of Union Pacific on any rail transportation issues that arise. It is expected that the Allen S. King Plant will continue to receive all the coal shipments via this rail line. The 2040 Transportation Plan does not indicate any light rail corridors that would access Oak Park Heights or neighboring communities in the St. Croix Valley. AIRPORTS There is no impact to Oak Park Heights resulting from the Lake Elmo Airport and the City is not within the airport influence area. The City regulates building and structure height as it relates to navigable air space. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 114 1141116r TRANSPORTATION PLAN BUS / TRANSIT SERVICE One of the issues often raised by officials and residents is the lack of mass transit options for people in Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley. The commuter service is only available on weekends but Metro Mobility/ADA provides weekend service. The 2040 Transportation Policy Plan does not call for any significant changes to the level of service to Oak Park Heights. The City will continue to work with Metro Transit officials on continuing and expanding the fixed route transit service for Oak Park Heights to both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Additionally, the City continues to support the local transit service provided by Washington County Transit Link Service and Metro Mobility/ADA. This service is especially important for elderly residents and those that are less independently mobile. Expansion of this service may be necessary as the population of the St. Croix Valley grows older and less mobile. The Transportation Plan on a previous page includes the transit plans included in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. PEDESTRIAN / BICYCLE FACILITIES The pedestrian and bicycle plan for the City is found in a separate section of this Comprehensive Plan document. Comprehensive Plan 2018 , k 1 City of Oak Park Heights Page 115 COMMUNITY FACILITIES - PHYSICAL PROFILE INTRODUCTION Community facilities include those lands, buildings, or services and systems which are provided on a public or semi-public basis in the interest of or the benefit to the residents of the community. Their importance should not be under-estimated in that they are offered as a necessity for sustaining life within the community and are therefore,a major contributor to the quality and safety of living in the City. To enhance the quality of life within Oak Park Heights, it is fundamental that adequate community facilities include parks, open space, administrative offices, essential community buildings and public utilities. Public utilities are an important factor in regulating development of particular areas of the City and areas planned for future annexation. Fair and equitable assessment policies for landowners and developers are also a necessary element of utility extension. Government buildings and facilities,such as parks and trails,play a major role in providing necessary community amenities and in projecting a positive image for the City. These facilities reflect Oak Park Heights' commitment and dedication to provide its residents with a quality living environment. t J Comprehensive Plan 2008 s City of Oak Park Heights Page 119 COMMUNITY FACILITIES - PHYSICAL PROFILE FACILITIES AND SERVICES The City of Oak Park Heights offers a wide range of City services and facilities for its residents and people who visit the community. In addition to the usual public works, recreation and governing features of the City, there are excellent education, social service providers and facilities in the community. A map of the community facilities is found on the following page. A review of the services and facilities is as follows. ADMINISTRATION The operation of the City is governed by a five-member City Council, which includes the Mayor, elected to staggered four-year terms. Day-to-day operations of the City are the responsibility of a full-time City Administrator. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES The City of Oak Park Heights City Hall facility is located in the central area of the City, south of Highway 36 and east of Oakgreen Avenue at 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North, as identified on the Community Facilities Map. This building, constructed in 2009, houses the City Council Chambers, City Administration, Police Department and Public Works office. Adjacent to the City Hall is a Public Works garage. POLICE PROTECTION The City of Oak Park Heights provides police protection to the community through its own Police Department. The Police Department is headquartered in the City Hall building. The Police Department provides for public safety protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Oak Park Heights in compliance with all City Ordinances and State and Federal laws. FIRE PROTECTION Oak Park Heights is provided fire protection through contract with the City of Bayport Fire Department. 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ITPW Plik_ ritp�p - ID/ 1101oio,,, " . do A t N., :.IiNAIN1■: w O T� 110 1�� :�/�HN1111 1Y2 1 r •� 11 Q .J- --C cill � ��1IIIIIIIN 1 ..••_••._•.i w v im, COMMUNITY FACILITIES - PHYSICAL PROFILE HOSPITAL/AMBULANCE SERVICE The nearest hospital for the Oak Park Heights community is provided through Lakeview Hospital at 927 Churchill Street in Stillwater. The hospital also provides full emergency medical service and an all paramedic ambulance squad. PUBLIC WORKS The City of Oak Park Heights has its own Public Works Department, employing four full- time individuals. The responsibilities of the Public Works Department are primarily maintenance and repair of the City's streets and facilities. In addition, street maintenance and snow removal from City streets is handled partly by a private contractor. Public Works offices and equipment is located at the City Hall site. SCHOOLS The City of Oak Park Heights is entirely within Independent School District 834. The current and projected enrollments for the Stillwater Area School District are illustrated in the table below: SCHOOL DISTRICT 834 ENROLLMENT Oak Park Stillwater Area District Elementary High School Total 2017 48 2,839 8,468 2018 (Estimate) 50 2,801 8,324 2019 (Estimate) 50 2,744 8,185 2020 (Estimate) 50 2,712 8,072 Source: Stillwater Area School District 834 The 2017 enrollment numbers are based upon an actual count taken in that year. The 2018-2020 estimates indicate a decline in the numbers of students for the Stillwater Area High School and the District. Oak Park Elementary, which is in Stillwater, but adjacent to Oak Park Heights was closed for elementary enrollment at the end of the 2016/2017 school year. The facility is now used for special education staffing and instruction for transition disabled students. The Stillwater Area High School is located within the City of Oak Park Heights at 5701 Stillwater Boulevard North. The high school facility includes outdoor athletic fields and a Comprehensive Plan 2008 4 ? City of Oak Park Heights Page 123 . r _ COMMUNITY FACILITIES - PHYSICAL PROFILE significant amount of open space on its site in west Oak Park Heights. Oak Park Elementary, which is located in Stillwater at 6355 Osman Avenue North, also has a recreation area on its site located in northeast Oak Park Heights. This area includes sand areas and playground equipment for use by younger children. PARKS AND TRAILS The Oak Park Heights parks and trail system is highlighted in detail in the Parks and Trails chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A separate Parks and Trails Plan will also be completed as a separate document to the Comprehensive Plan. WATER SERVICE Property within Oak Park Heights is served by a municipal water system. The existing system draws water from two wells,which have a peak production capacity of 2.4 million gallons per day(MGD). The water is treated and fluoride added.The water distribution system consists of two elevated storage facilities which provide total storage of 750,000 gallons. The City's Engineer, Stantec, has completed a Water System Plan that provides for background information and water system planning. A copy of the Water System Plan is found in the Appendix section of this plan. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE Public sanitary sewer service is provided to almost every residence, business and property in the community. The City's Engineer, Stantec, has completed a Sanitary Sewer System Plan that provides the background information and sewer plans. A copy of the Sanitary Sewer System Plan is found in the Appendix section of this plan. LOCAL WATER PLAN The City's Engineer,Stantec,has completed a Local Water Plan for the City that provides the background and plan for storm sewer planning. A copy of the Local Water Plan is found in the Appendix section of this plan. t•.. Comprehensive Plan 2008 t4` 1 City of Oak Park Heights Page 124 COMMUNITY FACILITIES - GOALS AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION Community facilities include those lands, buildings, services and systems that are provided to the public in the interest of, or benefit to, the residents of the community. Their importance should not be under-estimated in that they are a necessity for sustaining an urban environment and are a major determinant of the quality and safety of urban living. The following goals and policies are to serve as guides for the planning, implementation and maintenance of community facilities. GENERAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1: Maintain and improve existing services, facilities and infrastructure to meet the needs and interests of the community. Policies: A. Continue to implement a Capital Improvement Program that addresses the repair and improvement of community facilities including streets, utilities, storm water management, community buildings, and parks. B. Periodically evaluate the space needs of governmental and public service buildings. C. Update street, water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer plans by the City Engineer on an as needed basis or as required by other jurisdictions. D. Promote and encourage cooperation and coordination between governmental units to avoid duplication of public service facilities and services. Goal 2: Plan and provide public facilities and services in a coordinated and economic manner on a basis that is consistent with the nature of existing and proposed development within the community. Policies: A. Prohibit extension of service to properties outside the corporate limits without an agreement as to the annexation of that property. B. Discourage the expansion of public sewer and water services into areas: 1. Not contiguous to existing development or service areas. 2. Areas not within the current limits of the service boundary. 3. When a burden is placed upon the City to expand the urban service area prematurely. C. Minimize the impact of required utility facilities and services upon surrounding land uses. :, Comprehensive Plan 2008 ,4,, + City of Oak Park Heights Page 125 COMMUNITY FACILITIES - GOALS AND POLICIES D. Encourage and promote underground installation of all new utility services and require, when feasible, the conversion of existing overhead systems to underground. E. Encourage the protection of ground water recharge areas. F. Preserve natural drainage to the extent possible. Goal 3: Utilize public improvements as a means for continuing civic beautification and an impetus for stimulating investment in private property. Policies: A. Work to enhance residential and commercial areas through public improvements to contribute to the areas' identity. B. Keep all public buildings and grounds well maintained. C. Adequately screen, landscape and buffer public facilities in order to minimize their impact on surrounding uses and enhance the community and area in which they are located. Goal 4: Maintain, update, and improve public buildings and support regional facilities that benefit the community. Policies: A. Continue to maintain, update and improve public buildings as needed. rComprehensive Plan 2008 i . City of Oak Park Heights Page 126 COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN INTRODUCTION The Physical Profile and the Goals and Policies provide the background and foundation for the Community Facilities Plan. This section will address the public facilities and services that the City of Oak Park Heights now maintains and will provide as the City completes its infill and redevelopment. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES With the completion of the City Hall building in 2009 and the remodel and expansion of the public works building, the City/Police facilities and the maintenance garage will serve the community well for years to come. There are no other major facility replacement or improvements planned now other than upkeep and maintenance of existing. POLICE AND FIRE The City's police and fire services adequately serve the emergency protection needs of the community at this time. The contract with the Bayport Fire Department has served the community well and will be continued into the future. The City will need to continue to monitor its needs for fire and ambulance service, especially as the elderly population of the community grows. The new Bayport Fire Department facility, completed in 2016, will also serve the member communities well for years to come. Additional study will be necessary to determine if the Bayport Fire Department could serve the development of the annexation area to the west of the City. If an annexation proposal is presented to the City, a study would be necessary. PARKS AND TRAILS The Parks and Trails chapter of the Comprehensive Plan provides a summary of the background, policies and plans. A separate Parks and Trails Plan will be completed as a separate document to the Comprehensive Plan. WATER SERVICE The Water System Plan, prepared by the City Engineer, Stantec, is found as attached in the Appendix of this document. Comprehensive Plan 2008 City of Oak Park Heights Page 127 ro.Y r COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN SANITARY SEWER SERVICE The Sanitary Sewer Service Plan, prepared by the City Engineer, Stantec, is found as attached in the Appendix of this document. The City has a limited number of properties on individual sewage disposal systems. The City has adopted the Washington County model for regulating the specifications, installation and maintenance of on-site individual sewage treatment systems in Oak Park Heights. LOCAL WATER PLAN The Local Water Plan, prepared by the City Engineer, Stantec, is found as attached in the Appendix of this document. The City has adopted a stormwater drainage ordinance to establish standards for regulating development procedures as it affects erosion and sediment control. Additionally, the City has adopted an ordinance to regulate the development on restorative soils. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM On a yearly basis, the City Council develops a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The program for the years 2018-1022 is found in the Appendix of this document. Comprehensive Plan 2008 City of Oak Park Heights Page 128