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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 26th, 2021
Time Required: 5 minutes
Agenda Item Title: 2018 Comp Plan—Minor Revision—Annexation Area/Road Extension
Agenda Placement: Old Business
Originating Department/Requestor Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Discussion, Possible Action
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the attached:
1. Staff Report from Scott Richards, City Planner dated 10/6/21.
2. Initial Staff Memo dated 9/10/21—this was on the 9/14/21 City Council Agenda and which
was referred to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing—(subsequently held on
10/14/21)
3. Proposed City Council Resolution for possible consideration on 10/26/21,
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: October 6, 2020
RE: Oak Park Heights - Comprehensive Plan 2018 - Amend
Transportation Plan/Land Use Plan
TPC FILE: 226.10
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Plan 2018, within the Land Use and Transportation Plans
references a possible road extension from Memorial Avenue/58th Street to the west.
Additionally, the City identified a possible annexation to the west of the business
warehouse area known as Kern Center in the plan. This possible annexation area had
also been identified in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.
Due to recent changes in area land ownership since the 2018 Plan adoption by the City,
City Staff and the City Council have identified possible amendments for consideration
outlined below. Generally, such amendments are necessary as more than one-half of
these lands have now been annexed into Stillwater — formerly in Stillwater Township.
And, that the Transportation Plan map shows a conceptual road extension based on a
City annexation concept has been mis-interpreted by outside parties that the City
supports a particular extension, such as found in Washington County's recent plans.
The City does not support that particular extension.
The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing and
review these minor changes to the Land Use Plan and Transportation Plan and to
remove language and notations on maps regarding a possible extension.
The City could certainly always consider these extensions or annexation in the future,
however in the interim, such edits would better reflect known conditions and prevent
further misinterpretation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Staff would propose the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The text
changes and revised map are attached.
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1 In the Land Use Plan on page 60 remove the reference of extension of utility and
street infrastructure to the west. The language discussing annexation would
remain as well as the map on page 63 in that there is a small area to the west of
the Oak Park Heights that could possibly be annexed.
2. In the Transportation Plan on page 102, the reference to Possible Extension of
58th Street would be removed. On page 108, the paragraph on System
Improvements/Extensions would be removed.
Staff has had a conversation with Jake Reilly, the Sector Representative of the
Metropolitan Council regarding the amendments. He indicated that the proposed
amendments would qualify for administrative review and would not need to be
considered by the Metropolitan Council as a whole. Once the City Council approves a
resolution authorizing the amendments, the Metropolitan Council staff will complete their
review in approximately 15 days.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission should consider the amendments and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Page 60, Land Use Plan -- Revised
2. Page 102, Transportation Plan Map— Current
3. Page 102, Transportation Plan Map— Revised
4. Page 108, Transportation Plan—Revised
pc: Julie Hultman
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LAND USE - LAND USE PLAN
8. Work with the contracted waste hauler on alternatives to reducing the amount of
material that will be land filled.
Solar Access Protection and Alternative Energy Systems
Ensuring that all properties have equal access to sunlight is a priority not only for potential
solar energy systems, but for the protection of property and aesthetic values as well.
Solar access protection is provided for by the uniform implementation of lot and building
performance standards adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance. Requirements such as
maximum building height and yard setback standards have been implemented for
creating separation between structures and allowing equal sunlight access between
structures. Additionally, the City adopted alternative energy system regulations in 2010
to promote and encourage ground source heat pump, wind and solar energy systems.
The map on the following page indicates the gross solar potential for Oak Park Heights.
The gross solar potential and gross solar rooftop potential for the City are expressed in
megawatt hours per year (Mwh/yr) and are estimates of how much electricity could be
generated using existing technology and assumptions on the efficiency of conversion.
The solar potential for Oak Park Heights is as follows:
Oak Park Heights Gross Solar Potential and Gross Solar Rooftop Potential
Gross Potential Rooftop Potential Gross Generation Rooftop Generation
(Mwh/yr) (Mwh/yr) Potential (Mwh/yr) Potential (Mwhlyr)
4,484,353 425,301 448,435 _ 42,530
Source: Metropolitan Council
ANNEXATION
The City's policy toward annexation is consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. It
is recognized, just as it was in 2008, that the City will not aggressively pursue areas of
annexation from the Townships or detachment/annexation from one of the adjoining
cities.
As part of the planning process, the City has identified one area that potentially could
become part of the City in the next 20 years. The property is identified in the Future
Annexation Plan, found on a following page. The City would consider this area for
annexation if petitioned by the property owners and if the affected jurisdiction was willing
to detach the property. . ' - • - - - _ - • - - • - - -
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Comprehensive Plan 2018
City of Oak Park Heights Page 60
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TRANSPORTATION - TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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 108
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9-10-21
MEMO
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TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
RE: 2018 Comp Plan—Minor Revision—Annexation Area/ Road Extension
The City's 2018 Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) illustrates a "Possible Road Connection"from the
Memorial Ave. area to some point of connection to the west.This matter has been discussed by many
entities for decades and certainly was part of a conceptual annexation area over such timeline.
Moreover,the City—like all entities bound by statute to submit a Plan, is obliged to make such note in
its 2018 submission to the MET COUNCIL about its transportation systems—despite the realities that
has been not much more than vague discussion. These points stated please note the following:
• Unfortunately,this MAP is being mis-interpreted by outside parties that the City supports a
particular extension—such as the County's recent concepts. Staff knows this to be a false
conclusion by such entities and has expressed that.
• Secondly,the City's 2018 Plan only contextualizes this "possible extension"from perspective
that the City may consider this as part of a "future annexation" and not that it is driven by
outside parties. See Figure 2 below.
In discussing this matter with the City's MET COUNCIL staff rep... a simple or minor amendment with a public
hearing by the Planning Commission and final City Council Resolution finding provided to the MET COUNCIL
could be provided to deal with this issue. Please note the 2018 Plan generally predated the shifting of much
of this land to Stillwater and so possible annexations would appear unlikely.
Accordingly, in order to avoid any further confusion or misinterpretation by outside entities;Staff does
recommend that this imagery representation and related discussion be deleted to prevent any other
misunderstandings of what the City's expectations are to prevent outside parties from trying to define this
for the City for their own purposes.This action would not bind the City to never embracing such concept,
rather would prevent false narratives from continuing.Short of this action, staff will need to continue to
clarify what is shown, but which has not been listened to.. These Figures (1&2) are excerpts from
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the City's Comprehensive Plan - see
Figure 1-See Page 102 noted pages
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SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTSIEXTENSIONS
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4 `, av a Figure 2-See Page 108
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� ,. li 7711 .-- 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 58o"
l.' ! "' '` -street to Manning to complete this eastiwest corridor. The extension would also include
cycle 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
-411F----.)....-..% tir,ziattzthis corridor.
P`osslble i Improvements
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RESOLUTION NO.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANS OF
THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2018
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights (the City)has developed and duly adopted its
Comprehensive Plan 2018 on February 25, 2020, that outlines the general development and land
use intentions of the City for the prospective decades; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 2018 includes general elements of transportation
and annexation issues including the specific aspects and conditions of annexation on lands lying
to the west of the City as outlined on pages 60 of the Land Use Plan, Page 102 of the
Transportation Plan and page 108 of the Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, these sections of the plan have been misinterpreted by other public agencies
that the Comprehensive Plan 2018 supports any form of connection, including the development
of a high-capacity County Highway though this area; and
WHEREAS, significant portions of this area have since been annexed into the City of
Stillwater, making their ultimate annexation onto the City improbable; and
WHEREAS, Staff identified changes to the text on page 60 of the Land Use Plan, an
amendment to the map on page 102 of the Transportation Plan, and text changes to page 108 of
the Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at their September 14, 2021, meeting requested the
Planning Commission hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 14, 2021, to
consider the proposed amendments and recommended the changes to the text and map in the
Land Use and Transportation Plans as recommended by Staff; and
NOW THERE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA,THAT THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2018, BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
1. On page 60 of the Land Use Plan the following language that is struck is
eliminated:
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As part of the planning process, the City has identified one area that potentially could
become part of the City in the next 20 years. The property is identified in the Future
Annexation Plan, found on a following page. The City would consider this area for
annexation if petitioned by the property owners and if the affected jurisdiction was willing
to detach the property. • • . • . • • • '. • • - • . . • . . • . •
• . . . • . . . . I . _ .
2. On page 102 of the Transportation Plan, the map is revised to eliminate the arrow
and language that reads: "Possible Extension of 58th Street". A copy of the revised map is
on file at the Oak Park Heights City Hall, City Clerk's office.
3. On page 108 of the Transportation Plan the following language is eliminated:
LAPS 1/ •
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that,the Comprehensive Plan 2018 amendments shall
be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for Administrative Review in that the changes are
minor and are eligible under the Local Planning Handbook qualifications for Metropolitan
Council Staff review and not review by the Council as a whole.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 26th day of October 2021.
Mary McComber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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