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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-28 BEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:15 P.M. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. March 24, 2011 5. New Business: a. Capital Improvement Plan b. Tanner's Lake Update 6. Unfinished Business: a. Business Retention Tour (No Report) 7. Visitor Presentations: 8. Commission Presentations: a. Commissioner report at the city council meeting of April 25, 2011. Commissioner Hesley was scheduled to attend. The item scheduled for review by the business and economic development commission at this meeting was the Maplewood Mall Public Improvements Tax Increment Financing Public Hearing. 9. Staff Presentations: 10. Adjourn * Next scheduled meeting for May 26, 2011 at 5:15 p.m. * MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 5:15 p.m.. Thursday, March 24, 2011 Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and began at 5:15 p.m. with a lack of quorum. Chairperson Jenkins introduced item 5. a. the presentation by Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie. Chairperson Jenkins officially called the meeting to order at 5:53 p.m. when there was a quorum. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners David Hesley, Commissioner Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Christine Novak, Commissioner Shelly Strauss, Commissioner Beth Ulrich, Commissioner Warren Wessel, Commissioner Staff Michael Martin, Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Wessel the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ulrich had a correction to page 1, item 4. Commissioner Ulrich's name was left off the Ayes motion. Commissioner Hesley moved to approve the January 3. 2011. BEDC minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Presentation i. Chairperson Jenkins introduced Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie ii. Secretary of State Mark Ritchie addressed and gave a presentation to the commission. March 24, 2011 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 1 b. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 1-11 for an Economic Development Tax Increment Financing Project as part of Maplewood Mall Improvements i. Planner, Michael Martin gave the report and answered questions of the commission. ii. Financial Consultant with Springsted Inc., Tom Denaway gave a presentation and answered questions of the commission. iii. Mikaela Huot with Springsted, Inc. answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Hesley said (TIF) financing is not a good use for what (TIF) is intended for in order to finance this project. This doesn't meet the criteria for the "but for test", it doesn't create new jobs and the commission is against using TIF for this particular project. Commissioner Hesley moved to recommend to the city council the commission's disapproval of the Tax Increment Financinq (TIF) District No. 1-11 for an Economic Development Tax Increment Financinq Proiect as part of the Maplewood Mall Improvements as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed to disapprove this project. Staff requested that a representative from the BEDC meeting to state the commission's stance on this attend as the representative. If he is unavailable place. at the April 25, 2011, city council Hesley volunteered to Jenkins will attend in his c. Tanner's Lake Update This item was tabled until all present. d. 2010 Annual Report i. Planner, Michael Martin gave update and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Wessel movedJo approve the 2010 BEDC Annual Report as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Ulrich. Ayes - All The motion passed. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a. Manager of Public Affairs, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, James McClean addressed the commission. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS None. March 24, 2011 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 2 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Upcoming Projects Planner, Michael Martin gave a brief update on upcoming projects. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. March 24, 2011 Business and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 3 AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: City Commissions Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager Capital Improvement Plan for 2012 - 2106 April 21, 2011 INTRODUCTION The Capital Improvement Plan is an annually prepared document that begins the process for preparation of the 2012 Budget. The Capital Improvement Plan is being released for review by the various Commissions and a Public Hearing on the CIP will be held at the Planning Commission on May 17, 2011. Following the receipt of recommendations from all the Commissions, the City Council will be asked to adopt the CIP. Adopting the CIP does not commit the Council to the proposed projects, nor implement the assumptions made during the preparation; however, this is the basis for the 2012 Budget as we proceed to begin preparing for the 2012 Budget document. Each Commission shall review and comment on the impact of the assumptions and recommended projects within the Capital Improvement plan. A recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial should be made and forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration at their Public Hearing on May 17'h The Commission should appoint a member to attend the Public Hearing at the Planning Commission on May 17'h, as well as to the City Council meeting on May 23,d, when final adoption of the CIP will be considered. Backqround Information During the April 11'h Work Session the City Council discussed a referendum for various facilities along with the status of the 2010 final revenue and expenditure summary. The scope of the budget process starts with the assumptions of funding that might be available from 2010 [such as extra funds from 2010 being used for the MCC Pool and the Phone System] as well as a discussion of the major capital projects. The Council indicated that a referendum may be of interest, but nothing major is ready to be considered. The CIP was prepared assuming no referendum at this time. That can be changed as the process is evaluated, but the staff assumption is to attempt to implement goals without the benefit of a referendum discussion. Similarly, the staff has assumed that the Council endorses the uses of 2010 funds being carried forward for improvements to the Pool at MCC and replacement of the phone system. Those projects are not included in the 2012 - 2016 CIP. Attached to this report is a Draft of the 2012 - 2016 Capital I mprovement Plan for review. The Transmittal Letter highlights the major projects and revisions within the Plan for consideration. The biggest revision is the inclusion of the new Fire Stations and expansion of the Police Department, which adds nearly $7.0 million in improvements to the plan over last year's proposal. The document explains each of the proposed projects, as well, analyzes the impacts on the budget for the various funds, along with the tax impact necessary to implement these projects as proposed. Capital Improvement Plan Process The process for the Capital Improvement Plan [CIP] begins in February of each year. The Council provided guidance by adopting goals for the coming years. A clear goal of the Council was financial sustainability combined with a focus on funding for City facilities. The key issue involved the Maplewood Community Center funding as well as a long-term vision for public safety facilities. The staff submits projects based upon those goals, and the finance staff analyzes the funds available for capital projects along with the impacts of the staff proposals. A number of revisions are made in the project submittals based upon the analysis of finance, as well as management priorities to achieve the attached CIP plan. This document reflects the final accumulation of that process. 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PAGE TWO Summarv of CIP The 2010 - 2014 CIP was approved at a $77.76 Million level; while last year's 2011 - 2015 CIP was approved at a reduced $65.74 Million level. The staff, again based upon the Council input on priorities for investment in the MCC and public safety facilities, has slightly decreased the proposed 2012 - 2106 CIP to $65.32 Million. It should be noted that the original staff submittals to management totaled $102.79 Million in needed requests. Each project was analyzed, and management determined that nearly $38 Million in proposed projects should be removed from the next 5 years of consideration. A majority of those projects are listed in the Declined Category; it is noted that some projects were revised to lower estimates and, while proceeding, are proceeding at lower levels; thus the Declined projects total only $28.9 Million. The proposed 2012 - 2016 CIP can be divided into three sections based upon the need for new revenues as follows: 1. New annual revenue for Public Safety Facilities: $620,000 a. What does this investment provide? i. New Fire Stations: 1. A new station within the South Leg of Maplewood on or near the 3M Campus to be built in 2012 - 2013 without the need for a referendum. We have assumed that we could implement an assessment to a partner and then sell bonds for both the assessment as well as the Fire Station expense to provide for the $4.0 million expense. Significant bond work and discussion with partners are necessary to make this a reality. 2. Refurbishment/replacement of Fire Station #7 at Hazelwood and County Road C in 2014 - 2015. This assumes that the Century Avenue, Londin Lane and McMenemy Street stations are abandoned; the property sold at a value of $2.0 million by 2013. This funding would then be used for the construction of new Fire Station #7 at the same location. ii. New money to the Fire Truck Replacement Fund 1. Prior to the recession, the City was providing an annual levy to be placed in a fund for the replacement of fire trucks on a rotating basis. The last levy dollars that were placed in the fund was a $45,000 transfer of General Fund dollars in 2009. This proposal provides a plan for an annual levy of $100,000 so that funds are available to replace a fire truck in 2014 and again in 2016. iii. Police Department Expansion beginning in 2011 - 2012 1. A space needs study is just beginning; however, this plan provides for expansion at City Hall. An allocation of $825,000 is estimated to be spent for unspecified facilities but would include finishing vacant space at Public Works for relocation of a department from City Hall to make space for expanding the Police Department. No referendum is necessary to make this work. iv. Begin to reduce the Deficit in the Ambulance Fund 1. While this is not a capital expenditure issue, the continued shortfall in planning for the Ambulance Fund is addressed with this approach. An assumption by previous finance staff on revenues was discovered that creates some revenue revisions in 2011 and 2012. These policy decisions, combined with the continual shortfall in coverage by Medicare for up to 60% of the calls, created a cash shortfall in this fund. 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PAGE THREE 2. The Ambulance Fund cash issue revolves around the write-off of millions of revenue dollars due to reimbursement expenses from Medicare. The lack of a write-off in 2009, created an assumption of extra funds, which need to be addressed. Without going into significant financial allocation funding techniques, this change creates a shortfall in the General Fund. 3. The proposal calls for a levy, possibly under the Public Safety / Emergency Services levy authority, that would be outside levy limits. A levy, of up to 2.0%, was considered as an assumption as part of this plan. This item will be reviewed in detail in June - July 2011 as part of the overall discussion of the 2012 Budget, but is an assumption of this plan as presented. The staff recognizes that the Ambulance Fund will begin a very slow revision to a positive cash flow and will begin a process to reduce the negative cash balance. 4. This allows for the replacement within this plan of an Ambulance in 2013 and a second ambulance in 2016. b. What is not in this plan? i. Fire Training Facility / Marshlands Proposal 1. Due to the unknown funding status at the state, we have placed this proposal on hold. The sequence of the project requires that the MnDOT property be conveyed to Maplewood jurisdiction. This conveyance is necessary as a match for state bonding, but cannot occur until state bonding is received. Because the property is currently right of way, there is no property description number which means that comprehensive planning cannot occur. Without that planning and jurisdiction of the parcel, we cannot access the County grant funds for clean-up; and we do not want to accept the jurisdiction of the property because MnDOT wants us to create wetland credits in exchange for the parcel, of which funding is tied partially to the state grant funds. ii. Rehabilitation of Fire Station #2 1. As part of Chief Lukin's proposal for the fire department, he identified needs for improvements at the three main fire stations. We have identified a funding approach for two of the three stations, but this third project will need to be delayed to post 2016. An alternative would be to raise the levy an additional 1 % above the recommended 2% to generate an estimated $175,000 per year for this need. iii. New Police Facility 1. This program expands the Police Department at City Hall in the amount of $825,000 to address immediate needs. A proposal for a newly expanded Police Department at an undisclosed location was proposed in the amount of +$10 million, but has been put on-hold; and will likely require a referendum question. The proposed improvements within this plan will be implemented to provide for immediate needs and could be used if a future referendum is passed and expansion is approved at the existing City Hall. 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PAGE FOUR i. Public Safety Program Cuts [to be reviewed in June - July] 1. Police: we have estimated that a reduction of $150,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Police Department; likely from the over-time allocation, as well as personnel expenses moving forward. 2. Fire: we have estimated that a reduction of $110,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Fire Department in the Ambulance Fund, likely from expenses and personnel cost savings; in addition a reduction of up to $100,000 will be needed from the General Fund portion of the Fire Department to reduce the growth in the program. These reductions will need additional evaluation within the next 2 - 3 months to determine the extent of reductions and level of service to be provided. 2. Additional Funds to cover Debt Service $250,000 a. What does this investment provide? i. Support for the Debt Service Fund on Previous Projects 1. The Debt Service Fund will peak in 2014 and begin decreasing in needs in 2015. With the revisions in state aid funding, the allocation for debt has been reduced and needs to be supplemented, in addition, the City debt incurred in 2007 - 2010 for the advanced street improvement program is coming due and this increase is necessary to maintain our top bond rating. ii. Continued investment in the Streets Program 1. The streets program is significantly reduced by this proposed CIP, but continues to invest and returns to recommended levels in 2015 - 2016. In the interim, projects such as TH 36 - English; the Gladstone project and overlay of MSAS streets are implemented that do not require significant impacts to debt service. b. What does this not provide? i. Public Works Program Cuts [to be reviewed in June - July] 1. Public Works: we have estimated that a reduction of $150,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Public Works Department; likely from expenses and personnel expenses. This reduction will make the 2012 Streets program net neutral to the 2012 budget, as that program is estimated to add $140,000 in extra levy expense. 3. Additional Funds for Operating and Facility Expenses $460,000 a. What does this investment provide? i. Support for new Operating Expenses in 2012 1. Three major expenses are anticipated in 2012 that will have an impact on the amount of funds available for capital expenses next year. Approved employment contracts and employee step increases will add approximately $125,000 to 2012's budget; while we are assuming $4 per gallon fuel, which will add $75,000 in expenses; while the IT Fund has been used for advancing expenses and increased costs to return to sustainability [this is not an expansion of IT services] of $40,000 is required to remain net neutral to overall needs. 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PAGE FIVE i. New Capital for Improvements at MCC 1. The five-year MCC Sustainability Plan proposed by staff and reviewed with the Council on April 11'h is partially implemented with this plan. An allocation of $150,000 has already been proposed in 2011 and an additional $100,000 will be allocated in 2012 to meet the requested $250,000 annual needs. 2. This plan will move significant additional funds into Parks and Recreation as follows: a. Levy for 2011: i. MCC Fund Levy - $340,000 ii. MCC Capital Levy - $ 0 iii. Rec Program Fund Levy - $225,000 iv. General Fund Transfers - $ 70.000' v. Total - $635,000 vi. . - Note this does not include the $150,000 for the Pool. b. Levy for 2012: i. MCC Fund Levy - ii. MCC Capital Levy - iii. Rec Program Fund Levy - iv. General Fund Transfers - v. Total- $340,000 $100,000 $200,000 $ 70.000 $710,000 ii. New Funds for CIP Fund for Facilities 1. In previous years, a levy was implemented for Capital expenses. It is proposed to re-instate that levy in the amount of $95,000 per year. These funds are used for improvements of existing Park equipment and Community Fields along with improvements to City Hall and departmental equipment. The 2012 proposed improvements include $100,000 to existing park facilities. 2. Future plans include replacement of Election Equipment, improvements at the Nature Center and carpet replacement at Public Works. b. What does this investment not provide? i. Additional identified needs at Maplewood Community Center 1. The requested improvements at MCC are significant. While a proposed allocation in 2011 of $150,000 for the pool is likely, the MCC staff has estimated a need of $250,000 annually beginning in 2012. Only $100,000 of funds has been proposed at this time. The staff recognizes that the MCC Fund still shows a negative balance, but additional steps will be taken and it is anticipated that eventually the fund will begin to show a positive cash flow in future years. ii. Additional Funds for Park Development 1. The number of projects proposed for improvement within Maplewood Parks will far exceed the funds projected to be available from PAC Funds. An annual levy of $140,000 would be necessary to meet these needs. This has not been proposed. Projects at Goodrich Park, Joy Park and Legacy Park have been delayed or reduced due to the lack of funding. 2012 - 2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PAGE SIX iii. General Fund Program Cuts [to be reviewed in June - July] 1. Citizen Services - we have estimated that a reduction of $42,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Citizen Services Department; likely from expenses and personnel expenses. 2. Community Development: - we have estimated that a reduction of $60,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Community Development Department; likely from personnel expenses shifts and possibly an increase in permit revenue. 3. Executive/Legal/Finance - we have estimated that a reduction of $40,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Executive / Legal / Finance programs; likely from expenses and personnel expenses. 4. Park and Recreation Programs - we have estimated that a reduction of $50,000 will be made from the current allocation to the Park and Recreation Department; likely from expenses and personnel expenses. Budqetarv Consideration As noted within the CIP Document and this memorandum, the proposed approach can be implemented with a 3 - 5 % projected levy increase. The final amount will depend upon the level of reserves that the Council wishes to have going into 2012, along with the estimate of revenues for 2012. We have assumed that 2011 revenues, other than the noted tax levy increase, will be equal to 2012 revenues; with no major increases or decreases. The Finance Manager has some concerns with a couple of revenue assumptions and is monitoring the situation. Those items will be reviewed along with the impacts of cuts within the various departments and programs during the budget meetings in July 2011 as the Council moves forward with budget determinations and directions. One final consideration is the current legislation on a state level that may impact City operations as well as the tax levy. Current proposals that have been approved by the State House and Senate are now in conference committee before being presented to the Governor. This legislation, if adopted, will have a potentially positive impact on City operations, by reducing retirement compensation required by the City; as well, the legislation calls for elimination of Market Value Homestead Credit [MVHC] in 2012. As Maplewood loses significant funds to MVHC, the elimination of the MVHC program would amount to an estimated effective 3.0% levy reduction to residential property owners, and thus a 3 - 5 % levy increase would likely appear as a decrease or minimal increase to most residential property owners. Non MVHC property would see a greater increase. The final decision on tax policy is weeks [or more] away, but may have an impact on the Council's final decision on any levy increase. As noted, these are the assumptions that the CIP was based upon for presentation to the Commissions and City Council. The assumptions will be reviewed in detail as the process proceeds over the next months. Recommended Action The Commission should review the proposed projects within the 2012 - 2016 Capital Improvement Plan. A recommendation of approval; approval with revisions or conditions; or denial should be made prior to the May 17'h Public Hearing at the Planning Commission. Said recommendation from the Commission will be presented to the Council on May 23,d Attachments: 1. Draft 2012 - 2016 Capital Improvement Plan MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: James Antonen, City Manager Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager Potential Tanner's Lake Redevelopment March 11, 2011 SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION On January 10, 2011 the Maplewood city council held a joint meeting with the Oakdale city council regarding the future of the Tanner's Lake area. In Oakdale, this area ranks high on its redevelopment priority list. In Maplevvood, this area has yet to be considered by the city as a priority redevelopment area. The city council directed staff to compile information in several areas before its February 4, 2011 council retreat. At this retreat the council considered if the Tanner's Lake area should be a city-led redevelopment area and if so, where does it rank amongst other already identified redevelopment areas in Maplevvood. The city council directed staff to continue its discussion with the property owners and Oakdale staff. This potential redevelopment area is north of Interstate 94, east of Century Avenue North and west of Tanner's Lake. Attachment 1 of this report displays a map showing the Tanner's Lake area and the Oakdale and Maplewood municipal boundary. Three of the parcels in this area are located in the City of Maplewood. DISCUSSION Below is information in several areas regarding the Tanner's Lake area. Current Ownership On Attachment 2, parcels 4, 5 and 6 are in Maplevvood. Parcel 4 is 2.15 acres in size and occupied by the Livlnn Suites. The land is owned by Roxmann Tanners Lake LLC, which according to Ramsey County is based in Burnsville. The market value for parcel 4 is $2,510,500. Parcel 5 is 1.13 acres in size and occupied by Denny's. The land is owned by Commercial Net Lease Realty, which according to Ramsey County is based in Orlando, Florida. The market value for parcel 5 is $1,021,900. Parcel 6 is 0.85 acres in size and occupied by a Precision Auto Tune. The land is owned by Dean and Barbara Johnson, which according to Ramsey County are in Minnetonka. The market value for parcel 6 is $804,800. The total market value for all three parcels is $4,337,200. Current Future Land Use Guide In the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Maplewood has guided its portion of the Tanner's Lake area as Commercial. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan's definition of Commercial is below: Commercial The Commercial classification includes a wide variety of commercial land uses. The City may allow high-intensity uses in this area, subject to performance guidelines. This classification could also provide areas for offices and related uses together with supportive, low-intensity commercial uses, such as clinics, child care facilities, and smaller retail uses that cater to convenience shopping. This land use classification will also work to provide for a transition between high-intensity commercial uses and medium and high-density residential districts. Light industrial uses which accommodate manufacturing, processing, warehousing, and research and development are also allowed. In Oakdale's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the city has guided the Tanner's Lake area within its border as Mixed Use. The Oakdale plan defines Mixed Use as the following: Mixed Use Mixed Use Land occurs in the form of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), where commercial, residential, and office uses all come together in the form of one cohesive development. In the City of Oakdale, Oakcrest Village is the only existing land use that is mixed use, however, many of the conceptual redevelopment plans incorporate a mixed use concept, so this category could increase in the future. Residential densities for mixed use projects should average four to eight (4-8) dwelling units per acre, however, densities may be adjusted by the City Council on a project specific basis and in accordance with detailed development plans. Densities may only be increased above eight (8) dwelling units per acre if the City Engineer determines that adequate excess infrastructure capacity exists to accommodate the increased density. Potential Uses The zoning for the Maplewood parcels is Heavy Manufacturing (M2) like that of the 3M campus to the west. The M2 zoning district is consistent with the Commercial designation because M2 allows all permitted and conditional uses in the Light Manufacturing (M1) zoning district, which in turn allows all permitted and conditional uses in the Business Commercial (BC) zoning district. The M2 zoning district has the largest range of permitted and conditional uses of any zoning district in Maplewood. Oakdale's parcels in this area are either zoned community commercial or low density residential. Oakdale's community commercial zoning district is similar to Maplevvood's business commercial zoning district in terms of permitted uses. Oakdale's low density residential is also similar to Maplewood's single family residential (R1) district. In Oakdale's current comprehensive plan it has identified the Tanner's Lake area as a priority redevelopment area. The following language is from the Oakdale comprehensive plan and outlines potential uses: This redevelopment area along the shoreline of Tanners Lake includes multiple buildings extending from 1-94 to 4th St North on the East side of Century Avenue. This area currently contains the following restaurants: Blackie's, Donovan's, and Denny's as well as Harmon's Auto Glass, Livlnn motel, and an automotive service. Many of these businesses are showing signs of decline as they age. Oakdale will need to work closely with the city of Maplewood on the development of this site as part of the land lies within Maplewood's city limits. Special zoning considerations will also have to be considered by the City to facilitate redevelopment. The proposed concept plan utilizes the shoreline and scenic views the property offers. Future uses can include retail, restaurant, office, and housing. Again, emphasizing the mixed use approach will create more activity on the site and provide destinations within walking distance. A large shoreline boardwalk is shown on the concept plan to allow visitors to stroll along the lake, host community-wide events, such as an art fair or farmer's market, and offer seating areas. Restaurant patios are planned along the boardwalk to provide out- door dining opportunities and encourage higher pedestrian use. Parking is tucked behind the buildings to optimize views and allow water runoff to collect in raingardens for treatment or an underground filtration system before running into the lake. Permeable pavements could further reduce the environmental impacts and pollutants draining into Tanners Lake. With the right design principles in place, this site could become a popular destination and an asset to the community. Since Maplewood has not identified this area as a redevelopment priority, no effort has been made to evaluate potential uses for this area. While the zoning code allows for a large range of uses staff would expect that if this area were to redevelopment a mix of the following uses would most likely be compatible: housing, an upscale hotel, restaurant and lounge, and compatible retail shops. Staff expects any future redevelopment to require extensive city council review, which could mean the current zoning designations might have little bearing on what types of uses a new development would include. Also, a comprehensive plan amendment could be required for this area, especially if any housing were to be proposed in Maplewood. Wetland and Shoreland Buffer Concerns Though Tanner's Lake and the adjacent wetland are completely in Oakdale its buffers would impact the Maplewood properties. Tanner's Lake is designated as a Class I water. Class I waters are those that the state department of natural resources has designated general development waters, and the city land use plan shows at least 75 percent of the shoreland for commercial or industrial use. The building setback from a class I water is 50 feet. The maximum impervious surface area is 50 percent, though there are opportunities to boost this maximum to 70 percent if certain stormwater management practices are implemented. The wetland that is adjacent to the Maplewood parcels and to Tanner's Lake is a class B wetland. The city's recently revised wetland ordinance states that a class B wetland adjacent to a lake must have a building setback of 50 feet. Code Consistency Between Oakdale and Maplewood Staff has reviewed both the cities of Oakdale and Maplewood zoning codes for consistency. The design standards; Le. setbacks, lot dimensions, minimum areas, etc; for comparable zoning districts are similar but do not match exactly. In no case was there a huge discrepancy between the two cities but again the regulations do not exactly match each other. Oakdale's comprehensive plan guides this area as mixed use and in the definition it states a PUD would be required for development. Staff would also foresee a PUD being utilized in any redevelopment involving the Maplewood parcels. Maplewood's zoning code, as is Oakdale's, is setup to regulate traditional development. If this area were to be redeveloped it would not fall under the category of traditional development. Staff would recommend a PU D for this area to allow the council and potential developer flexibility with the required building setbacks, buffer setbacks, and any other relevant code requirements. This area currently is developed as individual commercial properties with little tying the parcels together. One of the main goals of redevelopment in this area should be to establish a unifying theme between the parcels, which would be best achieved though a PUD. If a redevelopment plan were to be implemented in this area, staff expects there would be extensive coordination and collaboration with the city of Oakdale staff and council to ensure a project that is successful and seamless regardless of the municipal boundary. Police Report Below is a table of number of police calls made to the three Maplewood parcels. Chief David Thomalla has stated the calls to the Livlnn Suites are typically of a more time consuming nature. As a point of comparison, the Emerald Inn on County Road D near White Bear Avenue, had a total of 273 calls for this 5+ year period. The Emerald Inn is the most comparable to the Livlnn in terms of the types of police calls being made. Livlnn Denny's Precision Tune 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 go ~93 1 20 o 6 2006 2005 Total 749 215 20 117 145 134 61 89 27 43 60 27 37 2 4 3 4 1 City of Maplewood's Role If the city council were to decide to make the Tanner's Lake area a priority for redevelopment it must consider what role the city would have in facilitation. Oakdale thus far has taken a hybrid approach by purchasing a parcel of land but also working with one current property owner on a potential future restaurant to be located in this area. One option would be for the city to attempt a direct purchase of the parcels. As stated earlier in this report, the county's 2010 market value for the three parcels is near $4.4 million. Given the city's budget constraints any purchase of property would most likely require several alternative funding sources. The city could work with the current property owners in order to make them partners in the redevelopment. At this time, staff cannot completely gauge the willingness of the current land owners or the current business operators to be part of any redevelopment. Another consideration the city must weigh is assistance in relocating the existing businesses. Staff primarily thinks of the Precision Tune, which most likely would not fit with any vision of redevelopment. However, the other two businesses could potentially be partners in the redevelopment, relocate or cease operation. RECOMMENDATION Review this report and be prepared to discuss the potential redevelopment of the Tanner's Lake area. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Ownership Map 3. Maplewood and Oakdale Future Land Use Map 4. Maplewood and Oakdale Zoning Map 5. Tanner's Lake Redevelopment Conceptual Drawing (Oakdale only) 6. Tanners Lake Proposed Redevelopment Plan, Oakdale 2030 Comprehensive Plan Potential Tanner's Lake Redevelopment Location Map Municipal Boundary Maplewood to the west, Oakdale to the east Attachment 2 Tanner's Lake Area Future Land Use Industrial D o o Commercial CJ G:: Attachment 3 ! Tanner's t B.X $ Tanner's Lake Area Zoning Map Attachment 4 Veryl!ow Density Residential / ! Tanner's t B.X $ G:: :; 7' '" :;0 '" oCJ ~:< 0.", "-,- !'CJ ~v 'is: ro", :SZ ;;;-1 '-1 )> z z '" :;0 Vi ~ = o o S cr ~ 4 g ~ II w '" g I I Z I Attachment 5 z ~ o ':l I !" F " \2 ,C; Figure 7.10 Tanners Lake Proposed Redevelopment Plan Attachment 6 A " Building 1: Retail-9,OOOSq,Ft Building 2: Retail/Restaurant-5,OOOSq.FI. Building 3: Rft;liIIRfstallrant- 5,OOOS'l_Ft Building 4: lSloryRelail-14,OOOSq.Fl lStory(undos-28Units Building 5: lStoryOffice 16,0005'1. Ft. 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