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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date February 25th,2020
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Agenda Item Title: Com srehensive Plan Ach 18 U•• .te/Ado stio•
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Background/Justification(P1-/. •'cate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the following fro•• cott Richards, City Planning Consultant
I. Staff Report dated February 19th,2020
2. Proposed City Council Resolution.
3. December 18th—MET COUNCIL Letter—Notice of Council Action
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: February 19, 2020
RE: Oak Park Heights—Comprehensive Plan 2018
TPC FILE: 226.10
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL REVIEW
On December 18, 2019 the Metropolitan Council sent a letter indicating that the Oak
Park Heights Comprehensive Plan 2018 had been reviewed by the Council and that it
was found to meet all the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Please
find attached the letter from the Metropolitan Council.
The Planning Commission, at their February 13, 2020 meeting, recommended to the
City Council that the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan 2018 is complete, has met all
the requirements of the Metropolitan Council and should be approved.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should approve the attached resolution of approval of the final draft of
the Comprehensive Plan 2018. A link to the Comprehensive Plan has been provided on
the City's website.
In consideration of paper conservation, we are providing the website link. If you would
prefer a paper copy, one will be supplied to you. A flash drive of the plan could also be
provided.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter from Metropolitan Council — December 18, 2019
2. Resolution of Approval o,Comprehensive Plan 2018
PC: Julie Hultman
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RESOLUTION NO.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2018 UPDATE,AND THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN,
A COMPILATION OF POLICY STATEMENTS,GOALS,STANDARDS,AND MAPS
FOR GUIDING THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 473.864 requires each local governmental unit
to review and,if necessary,amend its entire comprehensive plan and its fiscal devices and official
controls at least once every ten years to ensure its comprehensive plan conforms to metropolitan
system plans and ensure its fiscal devices and official controls do not conflict with the
comprehensive plan or permit activities that conflict with metropolitan system plans;and
WHEREAS,Minnesota Statutes sections 473.858 and 473.864 require local governmental
units to complete their"decennial"reviews by December 31,2018;and
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights authorized the review and update of its
Comprehensive Plan, including the Comprehensive Sewer Plan; and
WHEREAS,the proposed City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan 2018 is a
planning tool intended to guide the future growth and development of Oak Park Heights in a
manner that conforms with metropolitan system plans and complies with the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act and other applicable planning statutes; and
WHEREAS,the proposed City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan 2018 reflects a
community planning process conducted in the years 2017 through 2020 involving elected
officials,appointed officials,city staff, community organizations,the public at large,and other
stakeholders; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 473.858,the proposed
Comprehensive Plan 2018 was submitted to adjacent governmental units and affected special
districts and school districts for review and comment on June 29,2018 and the statutory six-
month review and comment period has elapsed;and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has considered the proposed Comprehensive
Plan 2018 and all public comments,and thereafter submitted its recommendations to the City
Council of the City of Oak Park Heights;and
WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights Planning Commission has considered the
Comprehensive Plan 2018,held an open house and public hearing on April 12,2018,a public
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hearing on December 12,2018,and thereafter submitted its recommendation to the City Council
of the City of Oak Park Heights on February 13,2020; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights approved Resolution 19-
01-08 authorizing the proposed Comprehensive Plan 2018,including the Comprehensive Sewer
Plan,to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review; and
WHEREAS,at its regular meeting on December 11,2019,the Metropolitan Council
completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan 2018 and the Comprehensive Sewer
Plan and found that the Plan meets the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act;
conforms to the metropolitan system plans for transportation(including aviation), water
resources, and parks;is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040;and is compatible with the plans of
adjacent jurisdictions and affected special districts and school districts;
WHEREAS,the Comprehensive Plan 2018 includes all revisions made during the
review process and responds to additional advisory comments that are part of the Metropolitan
Council's actions authorizing the City of Oak Park Heights to place its proposed Comprehensive
Plan 2018 into effect; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council approves the City of Oak Park Height's
Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
NOW THERE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIM CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA,that the City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive
Plan 2018,including the Comprehensive Sewer Plan,is adopted and is effective as of the date of
this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that,pursuant to sections 473.864 and 473.865 of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act,the City of Oak Park Heights will: (1)review its fiscal devices
and official controls; (2)if necessary,amend its fiscal devices and official controls to ensure they
do not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan 2018 or permit activity in conflict with
metropolitan system plans;and(3)submit amendments to fiscal devices or official controls to
the Metropolitan Council for"information purposes."
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of February 2020.
Mary McComber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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December 18, 2019
Scott Richards, Consulting Planner
City of Oak Park Heights
3601 Thurston Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
RE: City of Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan -Notice of Council Action
Metropolitan Council Review File No. 22079-1
Metropolitan Council District 12, Francisco J. Gonzalez
Dear Mr. Richards:
The Metropolitan Council reviewed the City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan(Plan)at
its meeting on December 11, 2019. The Council based its review on the staffs report and
analysis (attached).
The Council found that the City's 2040 Plan meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act
requirements; conforms to the regional system plans including transportation, aviation, water
resources management, and parks; is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040; and Is compatible with
the plans of adjacent jurisdictions.
In addition to the Advisory Comments and Review Record, the Council adopted the following
recommendations.
1. Authorize the City of Oak Park Heights to place its 2040 Comprehensive Plan into
effect.
2. Revise the City's forecasts downward as shown in Table 1 of the attached Review
Record.
3. Advise the City to implement the advisory comments in the Review Record for Transit.
4. Approve the City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
Please consult the attached staff report for important information about the City's next steps. Of
particular importance are the Council's actions, listed on page 1, general Advisory Comments
listed on page 3, and the specific comments for technical review areas,which are found in the
body of the report. The final copy of the Plan needs to include all supplemental
information/changes made during the review.
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Congratulations on completing this important project. It was a pleasure to work with the City's
staff and consultants throughout the review process.
Sincerely,
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Angela R. Torres,AICP, Manager
Local Planning Assistance
Attachment
cc: Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator,City of Oak Park Heights
Tod Sherman, Development Reviews Coordinator, MnDOT Metro Division
Francisco J. Gonzalez, Metropolitan Council, District 12
Corrin Wendell,AICP,Sector Representative/Principal Reviewer
Raya Esmaeili,AICP, Reviews Coordinator
N1CommDeviLPAlComrnunitiestOak Park HelghtslLetterslOak Perk Heights 2019 20467-1 Post Council Action.doc
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Committee Report
Business Item No. 2019-308 JT
Community Development Committee
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Environment Committee
Meeting date: November 12, 2019
For the Metropolitan Council meeting of December 11 2019
Subject: The City of Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Sewer Plan,
Review File 220791
Proposed Action
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Advisory Comments and Review Record and take the
following actions:
Recommendations of the Community Development Committee
1. Authorize the City of Oak Park Heights to place its 2040 Comprehensive Plan into effect.
2. Revise the City's forecasts downward as shown in Table 1 of the attached Review Record.
3. Advise the City to implement the advisory comments in the Review Record for Transit.
Recommendation of the Environment Committee
1. Approve the City of Oak Park Heights's Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
Community Development Committee Summary of Committee Discussion/Questions
Senior Planner Corrin Wendell presented the staffs report to the Committee. There were no
representatives from the City of Oak Park Heights in attendance. The Community Development
Committee unanimously recommended approval of the proposed action with no questions or discussion
at its meeting on November 4, 2019.
Environment Committee Summary of Committee Discussion/Question::
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Joint Business Item No. 2019-308 Ji
Community Development Committee
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Environment Committee
Meeting date: November 12, 2019
For the Metropolitan Council meeting of December 11, 2019
Subject: City of Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Review
File 22079-1
District(s), Member(s): District 12, Francisco J. Gonzalez
Policy/Legal Reference: Metropolitan Land Planning Act (Minn. Stat. §473.175), Minn. Stat. §
473.513
Staff Prepared/Presented: Corrin Wendell, Senior Planner(651-602-1832)
Angela R. Torres, Local Planning Assistance Manager(651-602-1566)
Kyle Colvin, Engineering Programs, Manager(651-602-1151)
Division/Department: Community Development I Regional Planning
Environmental Services/Technical Services
Proposed Action
That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Advisory Comments and Review Record and take the
following actions:
Recommendations of the Community Development Committee
1. Authorize the City of Oak Park Heights to place its 2040 Comprehensive Plan into effect.
2. Revise the City's forecasts downward as shown in Table 1 of the attached Review Record.
3. Advise the City to Implement the advisory comments in the.Review Record for Transit.
Recommendation of the Environment Committee
1, Approve the City of Oak Park Heights's Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
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Advisory Comments
The following Advisory Comments are part of the Council action authorizing the City of Oak Park
Heights to implement its 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Plan).
Community Development Committee
1. As stated in the Local Planning Handbook, the City must take the following steps:
a. Adopt the Plan in final form after considering the Council's review recommendations as
contained in the body of this report.
b. Submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of the Plan to the Council. The electronic
copy must be submitted as one unified file.
c. Submit to the Council a copy of the City Council resolution evidencing final adoption of
the Plan.
2 The Local Planning Handbook also states that local governments must formally adopt their
comprehensive plans within nine months after the Council's final action. If the Council has
recommended changes to the Plan, local governments should incorporate those recommended
changes into the Plan or respond to the Council before `final adoption" of the comprehensive
plan by the governing body of the local governmental unit. (Minn. Stat. §473.858, subd. 3)
3. Local governments must adopt official controls as identified in their 2040 comprehensive plans
and must submit copies of the official controls to the Council within 30 days after the official
controls are adopted. (Minn. Stat. §473.865, subd. 1)
4. Local governmental units cannot adopt any official controls or fiscal devices that conflict with
their comprehensive plans or which permit activities in conflict with the Council's metropolitan
system plans(Minn, Stat. §§ 473.864, subd. 2: 473.865, subd, 2). If official controls conflict with
comprehensive plans, the official controls must be amended within 9 months following
amendments to comprehensive plans (Minn. Stat. §473.865, subd. 3).
Environment Committee
1. The Council-approved Comprehensive Sewer Plan becomes effective only after the Plan
receives final approval from the local governmental unit's governing body. After the Plan
receives final approval from the City and the Comprehensive Sewer Plan becomes effective,
the City may implement its Plan to alter, expand, or improve its sewage disposal system
consistent with the Council-approved Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
2. A copy of the City Council resolution adopting its 2040 comprehensive plan, including its
Comprehensive Sewer Plan, must be submitted to the Council.
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Background
The City of Oak Park Heights is located in east-central Washington County. It is surrounded by the
communities of Stillwater, Bayport, Baytown Township, Lake Elmo, and Stillwater Township.
The City submitted its 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Plan)to the Council for review to meet the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements (Minn. Stat. §§473.851 to 473.871) and the Council's
2015 System Statement requirements.
Review Authority & Retionare
Minn. Stat. §473.175 directs the Metropolitan Council to review a local government's comprehensive
plan and provide a written statement to the local government regarding the Plan's:
• Conformance with metropolitan system plans
C Consistency with the adopted plans and policies of the Council
• Compatibility with the plans of adjacent governmental units and plans of affected special
districts and school districts
By resolution,the Council may require a local government to modify Its comprehensive plan if the
Council determines that"the plan is more likely than not to have a substantial impact on or contain a
substantial departure from metropolitan system plans" (Minn. Stat. § 473 175, subd. 1).
Each local government unit shall adopt a policy plan for the collection, treatment, and disposal of
sewage for which the local government unit is responsible, coordinated with the Metropolitan Council's
plan, and may revise the same as often as it deems necessary (Minn. Stat. §473.513),
The attached Review Record details the Council's assessment of the Plan's conformance, consistency
and compatibility, and is summarized below.
Review Standard Review Area Plan Status
Conformance Regional system plan for Parks Conforms
Conformance Regional system plan for Transportation, Conforms
including Aviation
Conformance Water Resources (Wastewater Services Conforms
and Surface Water Management)
Consistency with Council Policy Thrive MSP 2040 and Land Use Consistent
Consistency with Council Policy Forecasts Consistent,with
proposed revisions
Consistency with Council Policy 2040 Housing Policy Plan _ Consistent
Consistency with Council Policy Water Supply _ Consistent
Consistency with Council Policy Community and Subsurface Sewage Consistent
Treatment Systems (SSTS)
Compatibility Compatible with the plans of adjacent and Compatible
affected governmental districts
Thrive Lens Analysis
The proposed 2040 comprehensive plan is reviewed against the land use policies in Thrive MSP 2040.
To achieve the outcomes identified in Thrive, the metropolitan development guide defines the Land Use
Policy for the region and includes strategies for local governments and the Council to implement.These
policies and strategies are interrelated and, taken together, serve to achieve the outcomes Identified in
Thrive.
Funding
None.
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Known Support/Opposition
There is no known local opposition to the 2040 comprehensive plan.
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REVIEW RECORD
City of Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Review File No. 22079-1, Business Item No.2019-308 JT
The following Review Record documents how the proposed Plan meets the requirements of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act and conforms to regional system plans, is consistent with regional
policies, and is compatible with the plans of adjacent and affected jurisdictions.
Conformance with Regional Systems
The Council reviews plans to determine conformance with metropolitan system plans, The Council has
reviewed the City's Plan and finds that it conforms to the Council's regional system plans for Regional
Parks, Transportation (including Aviation), and Water Resources.
Regional Parks and Trails
Reviewer: Colin Kelly, Community Development(CD) -Regional Parks(651-602-1361)
The Plan conforms to the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan (RPPP)_Washington County is the Park
implementing agency for the Regional Parks System components in the City of Oak Park Heights, for
which the Plan accurately describes the Regional Parks System components. Regional Trails located
within the City include the Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Search Corridor. There are no State or
Federal recreation lands within the City (Figure 1),
Regional Transportation, Transit, and Aviation
Reviewer:Russ Owen, Metropolitan Transportation Services(MTS) (651-602-1724)
The Plan conforms to the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).The Plan is also consistent with
Council policies regarding community roles, the needs of non-automobile transportation, access to job
concentrations, and the needs of freight, except as detailed below.
Roadways
The Plan conforms to the Roadways system element of the TPP. The Plan accurately accounts for the
metropolitan highway system of principal arterials. The Plan accurately reflects the regional functional
classification map of A-minor arterials and has delineated major and minor collectors.
The Plan identifies all the required characteristics of the City's roadways, including existing and future
functional class, right-of-way preservation needs, and existing and forecasted traffic volumes for
principal and A-minor arterials. Forecasting is consistent with regional methodology. The Plan also
includes guidelines on how access will be managed for principal and A-minor arterials.
Transit
The Plan conforms to the Transit system element of the TPP. It shows the location of existing transit
routes and facilities and acknowledges the City is within Transit Market Areas III and V.
The Plan is consistent with the policies of the Transit system element of the TPP. The Plan addresses
community roles related to its Community Designation of Suburban, as well as the opportunities and
challenges related to its Transit Market Areas.
Aviation
The Plan conforms to Aviation system element of the TPP. The Plan includes
policies that protect regional airspace from obstructions.
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Bicycling and Walking
The Plan is consistent with the Bicycle and Pedestrian chapter of the TPP. The Plan identifies existing
and future segments of and connections to the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network(RBTN)and
regional trails.
The Plan is also consistent with Bicycle and Pedestrian policies of the TPP by planning for local
pedestrian and bicycle connections to transit, regional trails, regional job concentrations, and other
regional destinations as identified on the RBTN map.
The Plan is consistent with Freight policies of the TPP. The Plan identifies the needs of freight
movement in and through the City, including accessibility to freight terminals and facilities.
Transportation Analysis Zones (TAZs)
The Plan conforms to the TPP regarding TAZ allocations The City's TAZ allocations for employment.
households, and population appropriately sum to the Council's citywide forecast totals for all forecast
years.
The City's planned land uses and areas identified for development and redevelopment can
accommodate the TAZ forecasted allocations in the Plan, and at densities consistent with the City s
Thrive designation of Suburban.
Advisory Comment
On page 109, there is an error that should be corrected in the description of bus service, The Plan
states: 'The commuter service is only available on weekends but Metro Mobility/ADA provides weekend
service The commuter service is only available on weekdays.
Water Resources
Wastewater Service
Reviewer:Kyle Colvin, Environmental Services(ES) —Engineering Programs (651..602-1151)
The Plan conforms to the 2040 Water Resources Policy Plan (WRPP). It represents the City's guide for
future growth and development through the year 2040. It includes growth forecasts that are consistent
with the Council's forecasts for population, households. and employment
Wastewater treatment services are provided to the City by Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services. All wastewater generated within the City is conveyed through Council Interceptors 71311
and 9101. All flow is treated at the Council's St. Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant in Oak Park
Heights. The Plan projects that the City will have 2,590 sewered households and 5,500 sewered
employees by 2040. The Metropolitan Disposal System with its scheduled improvements has or will
have adequate capacity to serve the City's growth forecasts.
The Plan provides sanitary flow projections in 10-year increments. The rationale for the projections is
given in the Plan and determined appropriate for planning local services. The Council is committing to
provide the level of wastewater service based on the sewered forecasts as stated in the sewer element
of the Plan.
The Land Use Plan reflects an overall minimum residential sewered density that is consistent with
Council policy for future sewered residential growth for Suburban communities.
The Plan defines the City's goals, policies, and strategies for preventing and reducing excessive inflow
and infiltration (l/I) mostly focused on the local municipal (public)collection system including a summary
of activities and programs intended to identify and mitigate I/I from public infrastructure sources. These
activities include routine review of wastewater flow data, televised inspection of the City's sanitary
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sewer collection system, inspection of MH structures, and noting potential sources of I/I from private
property services during the televised inspection of the public system. Many of these activities are
coordinated with City street rehabilitation projects.
The Plan describes the requirements and standards for minimizing III and references City Code Section
1001.215 that make it unlawful for any owner, occupant, or user of residential or commercial property to
direct into, or allow, any stormwater, surface water, ground water, well water, or air conditioner
condensate, either directly or through sump pumps, rain leaders or foundations drains, to be
discharged into the sanitary sewer system. The Plan does not specifically state that if discovered,
disconnection of non-compliant discharges is required.
The Plan describes the sources, extent, and significance of existing Ill within the entire wastewater
collection system and provides a description of an implementation plan for preventing and eliminating
excessive I/I from the municipal sewer system. The Plan states that approximately 20%of the
residential homes were constructed prior to 1970 when private service laterals were predominately
vitrified clay tile pipe. By comparing wastewater flow generation volumes between winter and summer
months, the City has determined that approximately 11% of the City's annual base flow is from I/I, and
by using the last significant peak month flow that occurred in July 2013, the City has estimated that
peak month flow includes approximately 35% I/I from monthly base flow.
Comprehensive Sewer Plan Comments
The Sewer Element of the Plan has been reviewed against the requirements for Comprehensive Sewer
Plans for Suburban communities. It was found to be complete and consistent with Council polices.
Upon adoption of the Plan by the City, the action of the Council to approve the Sewer Plan becomes
effective. At that time, the City may implement its Plan to alter, expand, or improve its sewage disposal
system consistent with the approved Sewer Plan. A copy of the City Council Resolution adopting its
Plan needs to be submitted to the Council for its records.
Surface Water Management
Reviewer:Jim Larsen, CD—Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1159)
The Plan is consistent with Council policy requirements and in conformance with the Council's WRPP
for local surface water management. The Plan satisfies the requirements for 2040 comprehensive
plans. Oak Park Heights lies within the oversight boundaries of the Middle Saint Croix Watershed
Management Organization(WMO), and the Valley Branch and Browns Creek Watershed Districts.
Oak Park Heights submitted a draft Local Water Management Plan (LWMP) update in September
2018. Council Water Resources staff reviewed and commented on the draft LWMP to the City and
Watersheds in a letter dated September 12, 2018.The LWMP was approved by the Middle Saint Croix
WMO on November 8, 2018, the Valley Branch Watershed District on August 23, 2018, and the Browns
Creek Watershed District on September 12, 2018. The LWMP was adopted by the City on January 22,
2019. The Plan incorporates the City's final adopted LWMP as an Appendix.
Consistency with Council Policies
The Council reviews plans to evaluate their apparent consistency with the adopted plans of the Council.
Council staff have reviewed the City's Plan and find that it is consistent with the Council's policies, as
detailed below.
f=orecasts
Reviewer: Todd Graham, CD— Research (651-602-1322)
The Plan provides forecasts for Oak Park Heights. In October 2018, Council staff and the City's planner
agreed on a revised employment forecast, reflecting an expectation of limited commercial land supply
and potential for additional employment. Council and City staff agree to the following revised
employment forecast shown in Table 1 below.
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Table 1. City of Oak Park Heights Forecasts
Census Estimated Council's System Revised Forecast
2010 2017 Statement
2020 2030 2040 2020 2030 2040
Population 4,445 4,742 4,880 5,300 5,700 4,880 5,300 5,700
Households 1,911 2,257 2,200 2,420 2,600 2,200 2,420 2,600
Employment 4,358 4,494 5,900 6,800 7,500 4,600 5,100 5,500
The Council will approve the revised forecast, simultaneous with action on the Plan.
The Council requires the Plan to address how land supply for future development(or redevelopment)
accommodates the City's growth forecast. The planned land use table in the Land Use Chapter of the
Plan describes additions of new land supply: 12 acres of low-density and 29 acres of
`residential/business transitional". The City projects that this land supply could accommodate 444
housing units at the mid-point of allowed density ranges. Also the City is guiding additional land for an
8% increase in the amount of business, commercial, and industrial land. Considering some current
underutilization, Oak Park Heights worksites can accommodate the growth forecast.
Thrive MSP 2040 and Land Use
Reviewer:: Corrin Wendell, CD—Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1832)
The Plan is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040 and its land use policies. The Plan acknowledges the
Thrive community designation of Suburban (Figure 2). Thrive describes Suburban communities as
those that saw their primary era of development during the 1980s and early 1990s and typically have
automobile-oriented development patterns at significantly lower densities than in previous eras.
As shown in Figure 3 of this report, the Existing Land Use development pattern includes majority of
Residential Land Uses (19%) and Commercial and Industrial Land Uses (21%), and Vacant(8.6%).
The next two largest land uses are Water and Park Facilities and Open Space.
Suburban communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at overall
average densities of at least five units per acre. Plans are also required to identify areas for
redevelopment, particularly areas that are well-served by transportation options and nearby amenities
and that contribute to better proximity between jobs and housing.
The Plan is consistent with Thrive for land use and residential density policies for a Suburban
community designation. Table 2 below shows the two land use categories where the City expects new
or redevelopment to occur, Low Density Residential and Residential/Business Transitional. The density
analysis shows an overall planned residential density for the City at 5.95 units per acre, exceeding the
required average density of 5 units per acre.
Table 2. Planned Residential Density, City of Oak Park Heights
2018=2040 Change
Density
Category Min Max Net Acres Min Units Max Units
Low Density Residential 1 3 12 12 36
ResidentiaVBusiness Transitional 8 32 29 232 622
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Overall Density 5.95 16.05
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As shown in Figure 4, the City is planning to accommodate growth across the community in areas
identified as ''Development Areas.' Development Areas guided for Low Density are scattered
throughout the City, while Residential/Business Transitional areas are located generally within the
Highway 36 corridor and along Osgood Avenue and allow for high density residential. The City plans to
support forecasted employment growth through the development of existing vacant sites within the
Commercial and Highway Business land use categories.
Orderly Annexation
The Plan contains annexation policies consistent with their 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan
acknowledges that the City will not aggressively pursue areas of annexation from the Townships or
detachment/annexation from one of the adjoining cities.
As part of the planning process, the City has identified one area of approximately 320 acres that
potentially could become part of the City in the next 20 years located on the western city boundary
along Highway 36 and Manning Avenue. The property is identified in the Future Annexation Plan, found
within the Plan. The City would consider this area for annexation if petitioned by the property owners
and if the affected jurisdiction is willing to detach the property.
Housing
Reviewer,Hilary Lovelace, CD—Housing (651-602-1555)
The Plan is consistent with the 2040 Housing Policy Plan. As of 2016, the City currently has more than
2,300 homes including 1,250 multifamily units and nearly 1,100 single-family homes. More than 1,000
homes are rented. Over 1,500 housing units are currently affordable to households earning under 80%
of Area Median Income (AMI), however, nearly 630 households earning 80% of AMI or below are
paying more than 30%of their income toward housing costs. There are 245 units affordable to
households with income at or below 30% AMI and more than 200 cost burdened households with
incomes at or below 30%AMI.
The Plan identifies existing housing needs including affordable senior housing. housing maintenance
and rehabilitation, and meeting the allocation of affordable housing need.The City is currently home to
70 publicly subsidized units, including 62 that are age restricted for seniors.
The Plan acknowledges the 2021-2030 affordable housing need allocation of 74 units; 33 of which are
needed at prices affordable to households earning 30%of AMI or less, 11 of which are needed at
prices affordable to households earning between 31 and 50% of AMI, and 30 of which are needed at
prices affordable to households earning between 51 and 80% of AMI. As shown in Figure 5, the Plan
guides sufficient land expected to develop in the 2021-2030 time period at a minimum of eight units per
acre to allow for development of at least 232 new housing units.
The housing implementation plan component of the Plan describes that the City will consider tax
increment financing (TIE)for projects that provide senior or affordable units. The Plan also indicates
that the City will work with the Washington County CDA to accomplish many of their housing goals,
including housing bonds,site assembly, and technical assistance referrals. The City states that they will
use work with the Washington County CDA to sponsor an application'for LCA programs, and support
applications to Minnesota Housing's RFP. The City will consider creating a 4d tax program and
consider creating a Housing Improvement Area to assist in the maintenance of older townhomes.
Water Supply
Reviewer:Brian Davis, ES— Water Supply Planning (651-602-1519)
The Plan Is consistent with WRPP policies related to water supply, including the policy on sustainable
water supplies, the policy on assessing and protecting regional water resources, and the policy on
water conservation and reuse.
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Oak Park Heights prepared a Local Water Supply Plan in 2017 that was submitted to both the MN
Department of Natural Resources and Metropolitan Council and reviewed under separate cover. The
LWSP was considered complete on July 6, 2017 and a review letter was sent to the DNR on that date.
Community and Subsurface Sewage i reatment Systems (SSTS)
Reviewer:Jim Larsen, CD- Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1159)
The Plan indicates that the only Community Wastewater Treatment facility in the City is the publicly
owned MCES Saint Croix Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility. There are nine households in the City
that continue to be served by individual SSTS. The City has adopted the Washington County SSTS
Code for regulation of specifications, installation, and maintenance of SSTS, and turned over all
maintenance management oversight of existing systems to the County. The Washington County SSTS
Ordinance No. 206 is consistent with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Chapter 7080-7083 Rules
and Council WRPP requirements.
Special Resource Protection
Solar Access Protection
Reviewer: Cameran Bailey. CD-Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1212)
The Plan is consistent with statutory requirements (Minn. Stat. 473.859)and Council policy regarding
planning for the protection and development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems as
required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act(MLPA) The Plan includes the required solar plann.ng
elements.
Aggregate Resource Protection
Reviewer:Jim Larsen, CD Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1159)
The Plan indicates. consistent with the Councils aggregate resources inventory information contained
in Minnesota Geological Survey Information Circular 46. that while there are several small isolated sand
and gravel deposits in the City, none are believed to be of sufficient size to be economically viable for
mining in the nearly fully urbanized community.
Historic Preservation
Reviewer.: Corrin Wendell, CD-Local Planning Assistance(651-602-1832)
The Plan appropriately addresses historic preservation within the City. The Plan identifies that the City
will continue to review and modify. as necessary, the ordinances as they relate to the preservation of
significant historic resources.
Plan Implementation
Reviewer: Corrin Wendell. CD- Local Planning Assistance (651-602-1832)
The Plan includes a description of and schedule for any necessary changes to the capital improvement
program, the zoning code, the subdivision code, the SSTS code, and the housing implementation
program.
The Plan, with supplemental materials, describes the official controls and fiscal devices that the City will
employ to implement the Plan. Specific implementation strategies are contained in individual chapters
of the Plan, with capital improvements planning detailed in the appendix.
Compatibility with Plans of Adjacent Governmental Units and Plans of
Affected Special Districts and School Districts
The proposed Plan is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. No compatibility issues with
plans of adjacent governmental units and plans of affected special districts and school districts were
identified.
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Documents Submitted for Review
In response to the 2015 System Statement, the City submitted the following documents for review:
• September 12, 2018: Oak Park Heights 2040 Preliminary Plan
• March 6, 2019: Oak Park Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan
▪ August 27, 2019: Revised 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• September 11, 2019: Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Sewer Plan
October 2, 2019: Revised Comprehensive Sewer Plan
Attachments
Figure 1: Location Map with Regional Systems
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Figure 5. Land Guided for Affordable Housing
2021-2030 atom of regional need for Affordable Housing: 74 units
2021-2030 rota)regional need for Aftordabb ifoudrg: 37,E units
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