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Home My WebLink About2007 01-29 700 CMWMAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL SOUTH MAPLEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MonggL January 29, 2007, 7:00 PM Maplewood Fire Station Number 4 2501 Londin Lane 1, Introductions (7- 7:10) 2, Study Groups — Small Group Work (7:10 — 8:10) Study Groups 1, The semi-rural lifestyle — What does this mean to the area and how should it be defined? 2. Density, Zoning and Land Use — existing and possible changes. 3. Public Utilities — existing and possible extension of utilities. 4. Open Space — existing and possible expansion of Open Space and Trails. 5, Financials — What might new development or keeping the existing land use patterns mean to the city and to the homeowners as far as costs and property taxes? 6. Historical and Archeological — What is known and what, if anything else, needs study or documentation? 3, Break (8:10 — 8:20) 4. Reconvene as Large Group - Small Group Reports (8:20 — 8:50) 1. The semi-rural lifestyle 2, Density, Zoning and Land Use 3, Public Utilities 4. Open Space 5. Financials 6. Historical and Archeological 5. Wrap Up and Discuss Findings (8:50 — 9:00) 6. Adjournment (9:00) South Maplewood Neighborhood Meeting South Maplewood Fire Station Number 4 Monday, January 29, 2007 Moratorium Study 2501 Londin Lane 7 — 9 pm. You are invited to help begin work on the South Maplewood Moratorium Study, The Maplewood City Council, as part of completing the South Maplewood Moratorium Study initiated by the city in November 2006, is inviting you to a neighborhood meeting on January 29 regarding the South Maplewood Moratorium Study. The city is inviting all interested citizens and property owners from the area to give them an opportunity to discuss their ideas and concerns about the future of the neighborhood. 7 , ! i, �qs� In November 2006, the Maplewood City Council adopted a one-year development moratorium for many of the properties that are south of Carver Avenue in Maplewood. The purpose of the moratorium is to give the city time to study the existing and planned land uses and zoning designations and the existing natural and man-made features in the study area. The information gathered from the study will be used by the city to make changes to the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance and/or the land use plan. The city also may make changes to the land use or zoning designations to some or all of the property in the study area. In addition, the city may develop new or revised zoning, land use or development criteria for some or all of the property in the study area based on the findings of the study and on the decisions of the city council. IZFAWOH4191:kd� JIM This will be a Town Hall style meeting where the residents and participants will drive and direct the discussion and questions. City staff will serve as facilitators and/or note takers during the meeting, Everyone will have the opportunity to directly participate through small group discussions. Using the study groups' topics that the City Council included for study during the moratorium, citizens will form into small study groups based on their interests and desire to focus on a particular aspect of the neighborhood's future. Study Groups 1. The semi-rural lifestyle — What does this mean to the area and how should it be defined? 2. Density, Zoning and Land Use — existing and possible changes, 3. Public Utilities — existing and possible extension of utilities. 4. Open Space — existing and possible expansion of Open Space and Trails. 5. Financials — What might new development or keeping the existing land use patterns mean to the city and to the homeowners as far as costs and property taxes? 6. Historical and Archeological — What is known and what, if anything else, needs study or documentation? After the small group discussions, everyone will reconvene as a large group for about an hour to hear reports from each of the small groups and to react to their findings. Staff will then use the information gathered from all the study groups and the follow up discussion to help guide the preparation of the South Maplewood Moratorium Study. All interested parties are invited to present their views orally at the meeting or submit them in writing to the city. Sign language interpreters are available. You must request this service at least four days in advance. Please call the City Clerk's office at (651) 249-2002 to arrange this service. Contacts To discuss the moratorium, this meeting, the study or to seek additional information, please contact Ken Roberts, Planner, at (651) 249-2303 or e-mail at Ken Roberts4ci. mapiewood. mn. us. or Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner at (651) 249-2302 or e-mail at Tom. EkstrandO ci.maplewo od. mn. us. P. notices/south maplewood study open house -- 2007 (2) C. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Hjelle ORDINANCE NO. 876 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS, FOR PROTECTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF MAPLEWOOD AND FOR DEVELOPING LAND USE AND ZONING STANDARDS AND LAND USE PLANNING FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF CARVER AVENUE IN MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA The area under consideration in this ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "South Maplewood Study Area") includes all the land south of Carver Avenue in Maplewood (refer to the South Maplewood Study Area map for the location) that the cit y has zoned F (farm residence) and R-I(R) (rural residential). The Maplewood City Council ordains: SECTION 1. PURPOSE 1.01 The City of Maplewood is currently conducting a study that includes land use, zoning and planning components for the area south of Carver Avenue. 1.02 The objective of the study is to review existing and planned land uses and zoning designations and the existing natural and constructed features in the south Maplewood study area, including a review of the diversity of housing options within Maplewood because of the zoning. From this information, the city may make changes to the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance or the land use plan in the area to create better-planned and constructed developments and neighborhoods. 1.03 In addition to the study, the city may need to revise the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map and comprehensive plan because of the following issues: - Land use - Minimum lot sizes - Public utility availability (including sewer and water and the costs and impact on the area) - Building setbacks - Open space connectivity - Existing city and county public land uses - Parks and trails connections - Mississippi River Critical Area considerations Mississippi National River and Recreational Area (MNRRA) considerations, including those of neighboring communities Metropolitan Council Requirements and Land Planning Guide Book (including, but not limited to, the strategies for protecting special resources including solar access, wind energy access, the urban service area and historic preservation). Pedestrian flow and safety Parking Historical features and the objectives listed in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan - Topography - Wetlands, pending and other water features Storm-water systems and management requirements Housing density - The percentage of R-1 (R) acreage to other land use acreage for residential purposes in Maplewood. - The percentage of R -1(R) housing potential in relation to other designations for housing opportunities in Maplewood, i.e. single dwelling, 40,000 square foot lots versus 10,000 square foot lots, R-1, R-1 (S), mid-density, high density to provide a comprehensive list of the housing options in Maplewood. - The financial impacts of development on the city Street patterns and traffic flows Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District considerations and requirements MnDOT Highway and Traffic Plans for the area, including traffic and public safety Preservation of housing and life-style options 1.04 There is a need for the city to do these studies so that the city staff and the city council will have current and relevant information before considering or making any changes to the city's comprehensive plan and to the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map and land use map for the area south of Carver Avenue. SECTION 2. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT STUDY; MORATORIUM 2.01 The city council authorizes the city staff to do this study- City staff shall coordinate this study with the planning commission, the environmental and natural resources commission, the historical preservation commission, other government agencies, property owners, interested citizens, the city council and any other entities that may provide input to the study. 2.02 Upon completion of the study, city staff will present the study and its results to the planning commission for their review and recommendation to the city council. 2.03 A moratorium on development in the south Maplewood Study Area is adopted pending completion of the study and/or the adoption of any amendments to the city zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary because of the study. The city will not approve any new development, subdivision or building permit for a new building, except for those parcels that are two acres in size or smaller and now of record, during the moratorium period. Maplewood may issue building permits for the expansion or remodeling of existing structures, for accessory structures or for one new principal structure on an existing lot of record where the owner does not subdivide the property. SECTION 3. TERM 3.01 The term of ordinance shall be for one year or until the city council adopts amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary because of the study or the city council takes any action that directly affects the study or the ordinance. SECTION 4. VARIANCES 4.01 The city council, at their discretion, may grant variances from this ordinance based upon a determination that a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with proposed land use and zoning, and that such proposals would keep with the spirit and intent of this ordinance. The procedures to be followed in applying for a variance from this ordinance shall be in accordance with state law on findings for variances and shall include the following: a. The applicant shall file a completed application form, together with required exhibits, to the Community Development Department. b. The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions that the applicant alleges to exist and shall demonstrate that the proposed subdivision or development is compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning. C. The city will submit the application to the planning commission for their review and recommendation to the city council. d. The city council may set, at its discretion, a public hearing before making a final determination on the requested variance. e. The city council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed subdivision or development as may be necessary to meet the purpose and intent of this ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes-All Attachment 1 Pleasantvie Park c� G r' } e v . � t F Cf Z r W 5; Open Space z V er v� 4 r ?} } r r { Opera Space Open s ; 4 O pen Space r.s Si Y LOCATION MAP