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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-16 PC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 16, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes a. November 21, 2017 5. Public Hearing a. 7:00 p.m. or later: Approval of a Wetland Buffer Variance for a New House at 832 McKnight Road South 6. New Business a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update b. Annual Review c. City Council Meeting Attendance Schedule for Planning Commissioners d. Presentation of Annual Report to City Council February 12, 2018 (No Report) 7. Unfinished Business 8. Visitor Presentations 9. Commission Presentations a. December 11, 2017 city council meeting (Commissioner Arbuckle) Conditional Use Permit, Residential Accessory Building, 1788 Kennard Street b. February 12, 2018 city council meeting (Commissioner Ige) Wetland Buffer Variance, New House, 832 McKnight Road South 10. Staff Presentations 11. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Arbuckle. 2. ROLL CALL Paul Arbuckle, Chairperson Present Frederick Dahm, Commissioner Present Tushar Desai, Commissioner Present John Donofrio, Commissioner Absent John Eads, Commissioner Present Allan Ige, Commissioner Present Bill Kempe, Commissioner Present Staff Present: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Dahm moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Ige. Ayes All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ige moved to approve the October 17, 2017, PC minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Dahm. Ayes Chairperson Arbuckle, Dahm & Ige Abstention Desai, Eads & Kempe The motion passed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING a. 7:00 p.m. or later: Consider Approval of Conditional Use Permit, Residential Accessory Building, 1788 Kennard Street i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the consideration of approval for a conditional use permit for a residential accessory building at 1788 Kennard Street and answered questions of the commission. ii. The applicant, George Stephenson, 1788 Kennard Street, Maplewood addressed and answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle opened the public hearing. November 21, 2017 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Nobody came forward to address the commission. Chairperson Arbuckle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kempe moved to approve the conditional use permit resolution in the staff report. The conditional use permit allows for an increase in the residential detached garage at 1788 Kennard Street to 1,540 square feet. This approval shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the project plans as approved by the city. The director of environmental and economic development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The applicant must obtain a grading and building permit for the garage addition. 5. occupation storage. Seconded by Commissioner Desai. Ayes - All The motion passed. This item was to be heard on December 11, 2017 but has been moved up to the city council meeting on November 27, 2017. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. 2017 Planning Commission Annual Report i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the 2017 Planning Commission Annual Report and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Desai moved to approve the 2017 Planning Commission Annual Report. Seconded by Commissioner Kempe. Ayes - All The motion passed. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. November 13, 2017 city council meeting (Commissioner Ige was unable to attend so staff reported the 3 items were passed by the city council). Conditional Use Permit, HaF Equipment, 1255 Cope Avenue East Conditional Use Permit, Kline Nissan, 3090 Maplewood Drive Sign Variance Denial, AT&T, 3070 White Bear Avenue November 21, 2017 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes b. December 11, 2017 November 27, 2017 city council meeting (Commissioner Arbuckle) Conditional Use Permit, Residential Accessory Building, 1788 Kennard Street 10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Arbuckle adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. November 21, 2017 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE:January 9, 2018 SUBJECT:Approval of a Wetland Buffer Variance for a New House at 832 McKnight Road South Introduction John and Sheila Mohr are proposing to sell their vacant lot at 832 McKnight Road South to Louis Knippenberg. Mr. Knippenbergproposes to construct a new single family house on the lot. There is a Manage Awetland located on the north side of the lot. The City’s wetland ordinance requires a 100-foot average, and 75-foot minimum wetland buffer be maintained around a Manage Awetland. No building, mowing, or grading is allowed within the buffer. Mr. Knippenberg’s house will be constructed to within eight feet of the wetland edge, requiring a wetland buffer variance. Request The applicants are requesting a 67-foot wetland buffer variance to construct a single family house to within 8 feet of a Manage A wetland. Background Mr. and Mrs. Mohr previouslylived at 2315 Timber Trail and owned two vacant lots to the west of their propertyfronting McKnight RoadSouth. In 2015 the applicants were preparing to sell their single family house and requested a minor subdivision from the City in order to do the following: 1) Combine a 20-foot strip of land from the vacant parcels with 2315 Timber Trail. This was requestedto ensure the fenced-in yard was maintained wholly on the property; and 2) Combine the two vacant lots fronting McKnight Road South. This was requested to ensure development of the vacant lot could maintain the required wetland buffer from the Manage B wetlandlocated on the south side of the lot.Refer to the 2015 lot division survey attached. In 2017 the vacant lot was placed on the market. While touring the lot Mr. Knippenberg discovered that there was a second wetland located on the north side of the property. This wetland was not identified on the City or Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District wetland maps. The applicants had the wetland delineated and the watershed district classified the wetland as a Manage A wetland. Mr. Knippenberghas a purchase agreement to buy the lot pending approval of the wetland variance for the construction of a single family house. Discussion Manage B Wetland There is a Manage B wetland located on the south side of the lot. There is a drainage and utility easement located around the wetland, ensuring no development within the wetland buffer. Development of the single family house will not encroach into the drainage and utility easement on the south side of the lot. ManageA Wetland There is a Manage A wetland located on the north side of the lot. The City’s wetland ordinance requires a 100-foot average, and 75-foot minimum wetland buffer be maintained around a Manage A wetland. No building, mowing, or grading is allowed within the buffer. The wetland delineation reflects that the wetland is long and narrow, extending down the center of the vacant lot. There is approximately 70 feet of land between the Manage A wetland on the north side of the lot and the drainage and utility easement on the south side of the lot. The required 100-foot average and 75-foot minimum wetland buffers were drawn on the attached survey, reflecting no buildable area on the lot without a wetland buffer variance. Single Family House The grading for Mr. Knippenberg’s house will come to within eight feet of the wetland edge, and the house will come to within 29 feet of the wetland edge. The grading will take place around approximately 17 lineal feet of the wetland, with the required 100-foot average buffer being maintained around the remaining portions ofthe wetland. City code prohibits building, mowing, and grading within the wetland buffer. As such, the proposed development requires a 67 foot wetland buffer variance because the grading will come within eight feet of the wetland (75-foot minimum wetland buffer –8 foot grading setback to the wetland = 67 foot wetland buffer variance). To ensure development of the lot is possible, Mr. Knippenberghas submitted a soil boring report and a drainage and grading planfor the single family house. These items have been reviewed by the City’s building and engineering departments. Department Comments Building Department:Jason Brash, Building Official, has reviewed the soil boringreportand states that no soil corrections will be needed to construct a single family house on the lot. Engineering Department: Jon Jarosch, Assistant City Engineer, submitted the attached engineering review plan dated January 9, 2018. In summary,Mr. Jarosch states that plans and permits shall be obtained for any future improvements to the lot. The site grading shall accommodate the potential emergency overflow of the wetlands per the City’s stormwater standards. Maplewood Wetland Ordinance The City’s wetland ordinance states that the City may require that the applicant mitigate impacts to a wetland when approving a variance. Mitigation can include: 1.Reducing or avoiding the impact by limiting the degree or amount of the action, such as by using appropriate technology. 2.Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the buffer. 3.Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by prevention and maintenance operations during the life of the actions. 2 4.Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute buffer land at a two-to-one ratio. 5.Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective measures. 6.Where the city requires restoration or replacement of a buffer, the owner or contractor shall replant the buffer with native vegetation. A restoration plan must be approved by the City before planting. 7.Any additional conditions required by the applicable watershed district and/or the soil and water conservation district shall apply. 8.A wetland or buffer mitigation surety, such as a cash deposit or letter of credit, of 150 percentof estimated cost for mitigation. The surety will be required based on the size of the project as deemed necessary by the administrator. Funds will be held by the city until successful completion of restoration as determined by the city after a final inspection. Wetland or buffer mitigation surety does not include other sureties required pursuant to any other provision of city ordinanceor city directive. Mitigation Strategies Based on the findings above, staff recommends mitigation strategies for the development of the lot as follows: 1.Wetland Buffer Restoration: Restore the areas disturbed by grading with native plants. The area to be restored includes the portions of the wetland buffer located north of the 945-foot elevation to the wetland edge. The native planting plan shall be approved by City staff. 2.Wetland Buffer Signs:Install the City of Maplewood wetland buffer signs along the edge of the wetland buffer. The signs indicate that no building, grading, mowing, or cutting is permitted within the buffer. The number and location of wetland buffer signs to be approved by City staff. 3.Wetland Buffer Mitigation Surety: Submit a cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150 percent of estimated cost for mitigation. State Law State law requires that variances shall only be permitted when they are found to be: 1.In harmony with the general purposes and intent of the official control; 2.Consistent with the comprehensive plan; 3.When there are practical difficulties in complying with the official control. “Practical difficulties” means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character ofthe locality. 3 City staff finds that the construction of a single family house on the vacant lot at 832 McKnight Road South is in harmony with the City’s zoning code and comprehensive plan. The location of the two wetlands on the vacant lot creates a unique circumstance which was not created by the landowner. The proposed wetland buffer variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Wetland buffer mitigation strategies will ensure minimal impacts to the wetland. Commission Review January16, 2018: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review, take comments, and make a recommendation on the wetland buffer variance. January 25, 2018: The Environmental and Natural Resources Commission will review and make a recommendation on the wetland buffer variance. Budget Impact None Recommendation Approvethe attached resolution authorizing a 67-foot wetland buffer variance for 832 McKnight Road South for the construction of a new single family house.Approval is based on the following reasons: 1.Strict enforcement of the ordinance would cause the applicant practical difficulties because complying with the wetland buffer requirement stipulated by the ordinance would prohibit the building of any permanent structures, substantially diminishing the potential of this lot. 2.Approval of the wetland buffer variance willinclude mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts to the wetland. These include restoration of the disturbed portions of the wetland buffer and the installation of wetland buffer signs. 3.Approval would meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance with the construction of a new single family house on a vacant lot that is zoned and guided in the City’s comprehensive plan as residential. Approval of the wetland buffer variance shall be subject to the following: 1.Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the new single family house the applicantsmust submit: a.A tree plan which shows the location, size, and species of all significant trees located on the lot, and the trees that will be removed with the construction of the new single family house.Removal of significant trees with the construction of the single family house must comply with the City’s tree preservation ordinance and tree replacement requirements. b.A wetland buffer restoration plan to be approved by City staff. The restoration plan will reflect native plantings in the areas disturbed by grading that is located north of the 945-foot elevation to the wetland edge. 4 c.A wetland buffer sign plan to be approved by City staff. The number and location of wetland buffer signs to be installed along the edge of the wetland buffer. The signs indicate that no building, grading, mowing, or cutting is permitted within the buffer. d.Wetland Buffer Mitigation Surety: Submit a cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150 percent of estimated cost of the wetland buffer mitigation and wetland signs. 2.Prior to release of the wetland buffer mitigation surety, the wetland buffer native plantings must be establishedand the wetland buffer signs must be installed. Reference Information Site Description Site size: 25,678 square feet, .59 acres Existing land use: Vacant Lot Surrounding Land Uses North: Vacant Lot South: Single Family Homes West: Single Family Homes East: Single Family Homesin St. Paul across McKnight Road South Planning Land Use Plan designation: Single Family Residential Zoning:Single Family Residential Application Date The application for this request was considered complete on December 14, 2017. State law requires that the city decide on these applications within 60 days, or if that timeline cannot be met the City must extend the application in writing an additional 60 days. The 60-day deadline for City Council action is February 12, 2018. Attachments 1.Narrative 2.Location Map 3.Survey 4.Wetland Mitigation Map 5.Elevations 6.Engineering Plan Review 7.Resolution 5 Attachment 1 Narrative Narrative Narrative Attachment 2 832 McKnight Road South January 10, 2018 City of Maplewood 824McKnightRd S 832McKnightRd S VacantLot Legend ! I Wetlands Manage B Manage 0 Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County Narrative Location Map Attachment 3 Survey Attachment 4 Gradingto within8'of wetlandedge -approx17 linealftalong wetland 100-footaverage 100-footaverage wetlandbuffer wetlandbuffer maintainedpast maintainedpast thispoint thispoint Buffer Attachment 5 Elevations Elevations Elevations Elevations Attachment Engineering Plan Review PROJECT: 832McKnight Road South – Wetland Variance Request PROJECT NO: 18-02 COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Staff Engineer DATE:1/9/2018 PLAN SET:Grading and Drainage Plan The applicant is requesting a wetland buffer variance in order to accommodate a future single family home and associated grading. Thisreview covers the wetland buffer variance requestonly and does not consist of a final review for any future development of the proposed lot. Further plans and construction documents will need to be submitted for review prior to any future development. The following are engineering review comments and act as conditions prior to a wetland buffer variance approval: 1)The applicant has worked closely with the engineering department prior to submittal of a variance request to ensure that future development of the lot will not adversely affect the existing drainage patterns and will accommodate any potential overflow of the wetlands during larger storm events. 2)Plans shall be submitted and permits shall be obtained for any future improvements (e.g., utility work, site grading, etc.) to the lot(s).The site grading shall accommodate the potential emergency overflow of the wetlands per the City’s stormwater standards. - END COMMENTS - Engineering Plan Review Attachment 7 VARIANCE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, John and Sheila Mohr applied for a variance from the wetland ordinance. WHEREAS, this variance applies to the property located at 832 McKnight Road South, Maplewood, MN. The property identification number is 13-28-22-22-0089. The legal nd description is the W 107 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Chesterwood 2Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, Section 12-310 of the City’s ordinances (Wetlands and Streams) requires a wetland buffer of 75 feet minimumand 100 feet average adjacent to Manage A wetlands. WHEREAS, the applicants are proposing to construct a single family house and grading for the house to within 8feet of a Manage A wetland, requiring a 67-foot wetland buffer variance. WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows: 1.On January 16, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review this proposal. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The Planning Commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended ___________of the wetland buffer variance to the City Council. 2.On January 25, 2018, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission reviewed the variance and recommended ___________ of the wetland buffer variance to the Planning Commission and City Council. 3.The City Council held a public meeting on February 12, 2018, to review this proposal. The City Council considered the report and recommendations of the city staff, the Planning Commission, and the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approved the above- described variance based on the followingreasons: 1.Strict enforcement of the ordinance would cause the applicant practical difficulties because complying with the wetland buffer requirement stipulated by the ordinance would prohibit the building of any permanent structures, substantially diminishing the potential of this lot. 2.Approval of the wetland buffer variance will include mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts to the wetland. These include restoration of the disturbed portions of the wetland buffer and the installation of wetland buffer signs. 3.Approval would meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance with the construction of a new single family house on a vacant lot that is zoned and guided in the City’s comprehensive plan as residential. Approval of the wetland buffer variance shall be subject to the following: 1.Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the new single family house the applicants must submit: a.A tree plan which shows the location, size, and species of all significant trees located on the lot, and the trees that will be removed with the construction of the new single family house. Removal of significant trees with the construction of the single family house must comply with the City’s tree preservation ordinance and tree replacement requirements. b.A wetland buffer restoration plan to be approved by City staff. The restoration plan will reflect native plantings in the areas disturbed by grading that is located north of the 945-foot elevation to the wetland edge. c.A wetland buffer sign plan to be approved by City staff. The number and location of wetland buffer signs to be installed along the edge of the wetland buffer. The signs indicate that no building, grading, mowing, or cutting is permitted within the buffer. d.Wetland Buffer Mitigation Surety: Submit a cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150 percent of estimated cost of the wetland buffer mitigation and wetland signs. 2.Prior to release of the wetland buffer mitigation surety, the wetland buffer native plantings must be established and the wetland buffer signs must be installed. The Maplewood City Council __________this resolution on February 12, 2018. MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator DATE:January 10, 2018 SUBJECT:2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion Introduction At the January 16, 2018planning commission meeting, staff will walk through and discuss progress made thus far in the developmentof updating the city’s comprehensive plan. Staff will also highlight the next steps in the planning process. Discussion Throughoutthepast yearstaffandthe city’s comprehensive planning consultanthave been working tocreateadraft comprehensive plan, including adraftfuture land use map for review.The first draft of the plan was released in November 2017 after extensive review by thecity’s board and commissionsandthe 2040 steering committee which was created to overseeplan development. The draft chapters werecreated by implementing the feedback received atthe following: Public engagement efforts City Council, commission and steering committee meetings Discussions with city staff Requirements of the Metropolitan Council. At theJanuary meeting,the discussion will focus onthereview of the draft plan, the specific areas inthe city where significant land use changes are being considered and the upcoming second phase of the public engagement process. Chapter Summaries In addition, attached to this report are chapter summaries. These summaries work to explain what is contained within each chapter and its major policy areas. Please keep in mind these summaries were designed to be best viewed on the Internet –they can be found at www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040. Recommendation No action required. Attachments 1.2040 Comprehensive Plan Summaries OVERVIEW 1 to give your feedback! Attachment pace ent pen e eop ource an e ro e e ource it i rincip rai e rea eic portation unit in torica taina i ar ran ouatura uidin u and cono : : : Co: : : Critica: : : : WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 PLAN ORGANIZATION Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1Chapter 11: Chapter 1Chapter 13: Surface WaterChapter 14: Sanitary Sewer 20.5% 18.6% 6.2% Ages in Maplewood (2015) 15.7% 39.0% Race and Ethncity in Maplewood (2015) COMMUNITY PROFILE Maplewood has grown steadily over the last 60 years to more than 38,000 residents and 27,000 employees. The City is currently and is expected to continue to be the second largest in Ramsey County. The diversity of the community continues to increase. Between 2000 and 2015, the percentage of the population identifying as white dropped from 89% to 72%. The chart below shows the Citys 2015 race and ethnicity. 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The presence and diversity of the districts supports the different dimensional standards needed to enhance the corridors character and to protect the resources and features identified for special protection.The only MRCCA District designation that exists within the City of Maplewood is the Rural and Open Space district (CA-ROS). The CA-ROS district is characterized by rural and low-density development patterns and land uses, and includes land that is visible from the river, as well as large, undeveloped tracts of high ecological and scenic value, floodplain, and undeveloped islands. Many primary conservation areas exist in the district. The CA-ROS district must be managed to sustain and restore the rural and natural character of the corridor and to protect and enhance habitat, parks and open space, public river corridor views, and scenic, natural, and historic areas. CRITICAL AREA PLAN 1 to give your Attachment WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 feedback! MAPLEWOODMAPLEWOOD Photo Location Y R A D N U O B A C C R M Y R A D RIVEN IR P P I U S S O I S B S I A M C C R M PUBLIC RIVER CORRIDOR VIEWS IN MAPLEWOOD its of the within Maplewood and and the SSSSSSSSSS TSTTSTSTSTS HHHHHHHHH GHGGHGGHGGGGGHGHGHGHGGGGGH II LILLLLLLLLILILLILILILILILI HH and GGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHG III During the public engagement process one of the most popular HIHHHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHHIHI WHAT WEVE HEARD R RRRRRRR RRRRRRRRR EE and likedŽ online comments included one praising the new Fish Creek Trail. Maplewood residents have expressed their enjoyment of this new trail as well as the desire to connect to and create other new trails within the MRCCA area.In addition to enhancing trails, residents have also expressed the desire to preserve the steep hills and creek area south of Carver Avenue. The western half of this area within the city is part of the MRCCA. TETTETETETETETTETETETETETETETETETTETE GOAL OF THE 2040 PLAN PPPPPPP CRITICAL AREA PLAN APAAPAAPAAAPAAAAAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAP HHHH CHCCHCCHCHCCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN Maplewood acquired 70 acres of land in 2013 to create the Fish Creek Preserve adjacent to Ramsey Countys 142-acre Fish Creek Open Space. This site is a natural area for wildlife and a place for people to experience and enjoy nature. Grants received for acquisition of the land restrict the land south of Fish Creek to passive uses. The City and County worked together on a 2012 Master Plan to guide improvements and restoration at their sites. The Master Plan was prepared jointly to ensure protection of natural resources, to provide public access to the site, and to ensure connectivity of habitats and trails. The plan was updated in 2016. HOUSING 45% 1 2015 73% Owner- 2000 occupied 29% Attachment 27% 25% Renter- occupied 22% 19% 19% 11% 11% 8% 5% 2% 1-unit, attached5 to 9 unitsMobile home 1% $50,000 Less than $99,999 $499,999$299,999$199,999$149,999 $50,000 to $300,000 to$200,000 to$150,000 to$100,000 to 1-unit, detached3 or 4 units20 or more units2 units10 to 19 unitsBoat, RV, van, etc. 58.1% 0.0% 5.2% 17.0% 13.5% 2.8% 1.9% 0.9% 0.6% HOUSING IN MAPLEWOOD ESTIMATED MARKET VALUES HOUSING affordable housing opportunities in each city.affordable housing.rental housing subsidy usage and linking low-income residents to support services.development / rehabilitation more attractive to developers.properties.affordable housing on lands that are to be developed. Providing for a full range of Preserving and improving current Promoting greater awareness of Supporting incentives that make Maintaining and regulating rental Considering the inclusion of PURPOSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STUDY League of Women Voters Roseville Area, March 2017:The League of Women Voters conducted a study in early 2017 to examine the current state of affordable housing and associated programs in Maplewood and other northeast metro suburbs. The study concluded that cities in the area were not well informed about low-income affordable housing availability and had not made affordable housing more development friendly, through regulation flexibility. The League of Women Voters recommends that the cities need to pursue improvement in the following areas: HOUSING 1 to give your feedback! Attachment WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS Reinvesting in Aging Housing StockIncreased Housing VarietyAffordable Housing OptionsHealthy Neighborhoods . for both to meet . OF THE efforts to the availability of there is a upgrade, enhance, and maintain of housing needs of GOALS2040 PLAN HOUSING HOUSING ISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES WHAT WEVE HEARD throughout the community that were highlighted as great places to live due to safety, quietness, considerate neighbors, property maintenance, and proximity to shops, restaurants, trails, and parksof affordable housingaging properties There are neighborhoods Concern about availability Need for redevelopment of Development of Legacy Village area with a variety of housing types and densitiesAddition of senior housing with varied types of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory careDevelopment of housing in Gladstone SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 27.6% 4.6% 4.1%20.7% 10.8% Attachment 12.1% Less than 9th Grade9th - 12th Grade, No DiplomaHigh School Grad or EquivalentSome College, No DegreeAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeGraduate / Professional Degree 20.2% 0 500,000 2,500,0002,000,0001,500,0001,000,000 EMPLOYMENT IN MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT fx m p q p b e N ! o j ! f w j M ! f d s p g l s p X ! g P ! % 3 . 5 PURPOSE COMMUTING TO AND FROM MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 to give your feedback! Attachment WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS Commercial and Industrial AreasPromote Maplewood as a Great Place for Investment and EmploymentEncourage Attractive Commercial and Industrial DevelopmentsAttract and Develop a Quality Labor Force that Meets the Needs of the Existing Labor Market and Anticipates Trends GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES WHAT WEVE HEARD Gladstone NeighborhoodCouncil Engagement and Retention Program with St. Paul Area Chamber of CommerceEngagement BreakfastAchievement AwardsGladstone a much needed improvement - though where are the shops?Hillcrest Village areashopping centers is an improvementfrom a better atmosphere and injection of restaurants and new businesses. Concern about long-term viablity of entire area. shopping options, a hotel, more restaurants addressed Redevelopment of Maplewood Business Completion of Business Annual Community Annual Maplewood Redevelopment of Revisit and invest in Redevelopment of aging Mall area would benefit Need for convenient Blight needs to be SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN NATURAL RESOURCES 1 YTNUOC NOTGNIHSAW SevAyrutneC NevAyrutneC ion Divis YTNUOC YESMAR N St S tS gnilretS hginkcM S dR t dRthginkcMNdR thginkcM N tS htuR eti Attachment hW R tSdoowlezaH o R d 6y a w K ellerPN tS edacrA aJ N tSnoskc CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES y Connects Southwood Preserve in North St. Paul to Beaver Lake CountParkUtilizes a mix of sidewalks, paved trails, and hiking trailsRoute has gaps to be addressed HOLLOWAY-BEAVER WHITE BEAR AVE N Connects Woodburys Carver Lake Park with Fish Creek PreserveFuture hiking trail along Fish CreekFuture paved trail at Fish Creek Preserve FISH CREEK Highlights the Oak Forest ecotype of Battle CreekUtilizes existing regional park trails, connector trails, and sidewalks BATTLE CREEK TS NOTREGDE S NOSKCAJ T Water trail from Kohlman Lake to Lake Phalen showcases lake ecotypeUtilizes existing regional park trails PHALEN-CASEY NATURAL AREA GREENWAYS NATURAL RESOURCES PURPOSE NATURAL RESOURCES 1 Attachment to give your feedback! WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS Natural Resources Management PlansProtection and RestorationEducation, Outreach, and AccessCity-wide Natural Resources Issues natural of nature, on public and OF THE for natural resources a the natural ecological !fdptztufntƟgpsftut-! natural resource programs to savannas, prairies, lakes, streams, xfumboetƟboe!puifs!obuvsbm!resources.areas, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources for high ecological quality and for diversity of plant and animal species.functions involving water by betterrunoff. achieve the vision and goals.jo!uif!djuzƢt!dpnqsfifotjwf!qmbo-!ordinances, policies, development standards, and zoning.natural systems, and environmental issues by providing programs, information, and interpretive facilities.private land through access to natural areas and education and volunteer opportunities in natural areas restoration and management. GOALS2040 PLAN NATURAL RESOURCES CITY-WIDE NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES WHAT WEVE HEARD inventory using Minnesota Land Cover Classification SystemFish Creek Natural Area Greenwaypropertyat three preservescitizens through quarterly Seasons newsletter insert, improved webpages, and hundreds of programs by Maplewood Nature Centermonitoring programs to include Invasive Plant Patrol and Bee Monitoringbetween City and watershed on lake improvementsa concernto walkmarket the Nature Center?community asset Conducted land cover Completed Report for the Acquired the Fish Creek Restored prairie landscape Educated and informed Expanded citizen Appreciate collaboration Quality of Wakefield Lake Preserves are a great place Is there a better way to New Fish Creek Trail a SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY 1 ts of bene aimed at low and Attachment explore c solar energy capacity study Climate Action and Adaption goals incentives incentive programs installing solar PV. moderate income residentsDevelopment Potentials WHATS NEXT?www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS 1. Set interim goals3/!Npejgz!uif!DjuzƢt!pqfsbujoh!qspdfevsft3. Conduct a site-speci4. Coordinate with Ramsey County and Minnesota PACE 5. Develop and distribute6. Coordinate with Ramsey County7. Conduct a Green Economy Business and Economic 8. Adopt a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (an 80 percent . !pg!uif!DjuzƢt!3126! will follow the state will encourage and support energy goal guidelines of baseline levels reduction). GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN SOLAR CAPACITY SSSSS TSTSTSTSTSTT GGGHGGHGHGHGHGHGGH III LILLILLILILILILILILILIL HH GHGGGHGGGGHGGGHGHGGHGHGGHGHGHGHGGHGGH HIHHHHHIHHHHIHIHI RRRRRRRRRR E TETTTTTTTETETETETETETTET PPPPPPP ENERGY CONSUMPTION SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY ENERGY RESOURCES APAPAPAPAPAPAPAP H CHCCCCHCHCH 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -------- SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN SUSTAINABILITY: FOOD ACCESS 1 Attachment housing associations community gardens sidewalk and trail gaps families around healthy food selection and partnership opportunities WHATS NEXT?www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS 1. Conduct a community food security assessment 2. Complete an urban agriculture zoning review3. Allow4. Integrate community gardens into public housing developments5. Encourageto allow gardening 6. Analyzehealthy food sources7. Require new developmentssafe, internal circulation for pedestrians and cyclists8. Explorepreparation.9. Collaborateprograms to support garden efforts of families. community by providing options and people, GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN ISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES VA YRUTNEC S E N EVA YRUTNEC EVA GNILRETS S TS ERIALLEB OODDRN THGINKCM S DR N DR THGINKCM D R Y IT R PE S O PR OWLEZAH TS DO R D DTS HSILGNE O O Y A W H G I H PRELLN TS EDACRA N TS NOTREGDE SKCAJ N TS NO TTTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTS T S E CI R GHGGHGGGHGHGHGHGH HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS LLLLLILLILLILILILLLL HHH GGGGGGHGHGHGGGHGHGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH IIIIII HIHIHHHHIHIHIHIHI RRRRRRRRR EEE TETTETETETETTE PPPPPPPPPP SUSTAINABILITY: FOOD ACCESS APAAAAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAP HH CHCCHCHCH 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ------ PURPOSE SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN HISTORICAL RESOURCES 1 Attachment to give your feedback! WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS Planning and Procedures Survey and InventoryDesignation of Heritage LandmarksResearchEducation, Outreach, and Celebration into of and of BruentrupHeritage Farm is a gem! City planning and procedures.sites.sites.preservation.activities. WHAT WEVE HEARD GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN ISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES HISTORICAL RESOURCES Revised Heritage Preservation OrdinanceReceived Certified Local Government status, which makes the City eligible for federal preservation grantsCompleted an Historic Context StudyRe-invigorated the Century Homes ProgramDeveloped procedures for local designation of historic sitesDesignated Gladstone Savanna as a local historic sitePartnered with Maplewood Area Historical Society to create 60 Stories of Maplewood HistoryCelebrated history at Maplewoods 60th anniversaryDeveloped interpretive signage for three projects SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN PURPOSE PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE 1 Attachment MAPLEWOOD PARKS SYSTEM RD RIEW SSS CCCEEENNNTTTUUURRRYYYY AAAVVVEEE AENEGN EVA YRUTNEC N EVA AVE S DR THGINKCM NKCM DR THGI WHITE BEAR AVE N ACRA TS ED TS NOTREGDE S NOTREGDE T S TS TREBOR TS NOSKCAJ EVA HTIMS TS ECIR TS ECIR PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE PARK CLASSIFICATIONS Over 930 acres of city-owned parks, preserves, and open space.Over 1,000 acres of county, state, and agency-owned land.36 Parks and 15 Preserves18% of land within the City is park or open spaceApproximately 130 miles of sidewalk and on- and off-road trails3 Regional parks6 County parksAccess to the Mississippi National River & Recreation AreaPark Service Areas help provide equitable and convenient access to facilities that do not need to be provided at each neighborhood park but that need to be distributed throughout the community. These facilities include tennis, baseball/softball, basketball, soccer, small shelters, and hockey/pleasure skating. These areas were identified by consolidating existing neighborhoods into larger service areas, keeping in mind major transportation and natural resource barriers. Each of the five park service areas are outlined in orange. PURPOSE PARK SYSTEM AT A GLANCEPARK SERVICE AREAS PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE 1 to give your feedback! Attachment WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS Priority Capital Improvement ProjectsParks and Recreation FacilitiesTrailsNatural Areas and GreenwaysProgrammingArts and CultureFunding within for for practice of the parks and safe parks and interests of the , cost effective, and meet parks and recreation system a comprehensive and the opportunity for all community the entire community. the necessary funding and resources Acquire, develop, and maintain an that serves active and passive needs to provide a high quality of life for all residents.or youth games in neighborhood parks.the parks and recreation system.transportation, recreation, and educational purposes.residents to participate in recreation, education, and arts activities through partnerships and the implementation of the community. and recreation system.quality parks and recreation system that responds to community needs.to and recreation system. GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN Use of golf courses for walking, hiking, or skiing Replacement of aging playgrounds, such as at Hazelwood, Pleasantview, and Sunset ParksBallfield improvements, such as Geranium and Lions ParksAmenities like shade and seasonal restrooms, such as at PlaycrestImproved neighborhood access to parks, such as GoodrichAdd pickleball in dedicated courts and co-located with tennisReevaluate park offerings where there is space, such as a volleyball court at Pleasantview or a small dog parklet at Western HillsExplore use of rubber chips instead of sand in playgroundsTrail resurfacing Opportunities & Needs PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE ISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE WHAT WEVE HEARD Existing Assets to Retain Goodrich Parkrestoration, trail system and playgroundmonitoring programs Gateway, Preserves, Open SpacesCommunity Center, Hazelwood Park, Joy Park boat launch, Edgerton baseball field, off-leash dog areas, community gardensequipment for all ages and abilitiesthroughout the summer Trails Fish Creek, Bruce Vento, Facilities such as the Nature Center, Neighborhood playgrounds with Variety of activities offered Adoption of a Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Implementation of System Plan Recommendations:-Accessible Playground at -Tuj Lub Courts-Gladstone Savanna prairie -Edgerton Community Garden-MNC pollinator education and Partnership between MCC and YMCASafe Routes to SchoolsFish Creek site preservation, restoration and trail installation SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN TRANSPORTATION 1 Attachment streets. walking or bicycling. stormwater. neighborhoods EncourageEnhance the safetyCreateMaximizeImprove the qualityEnhance the urban forest.Improve the aesthetics LIVING STREETS MAPLEWOOD LIVING STREETS POLICY GOALS TRANSPORTATION PURPOSE BIKING + WALKING TRANSPORTATION 1 to give your Attachment TRANSIT WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 feedback! by of travel. and improve environments for and maintain residents. and new businesses. . and accessibility of all walkable, and connected mode shift to non-motorized corridors and hubs. uif!tbgfuz!pg!NbqmfxppeƢt! the safety and the degree to which public water quality of a healthy, higher-density new to local and regional destinations. economic growth and . transportation network for all users.neighborhoods that transportation, walking and cycling paths individuals,transportation and transit. air quality.making the City of Maplewood an attractive choice for businesses, residents and visitors. GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES + OBJECTIVES INFRASTRUCTURE 1 to give your feedback! Attachment WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 KEY WATER RESOURCE ISSUES Appreciate collaboration between WHAT WEVE HEARD City and Watershed Districts on lake improvementsgardens or curbs with drains to control water flowLakenear Minnehaha Avenue Explore opportunities to use rain Concern for water quality in Wakefield Concern for flooding and high water The City has partnered with local watershed districts to construct BMPs, such as lime treatment systems, to help treat imparied water bodiesThe City has updated its ordinances and design standards to be compliand with the new NPDES requirements and is in-line with local watershed districtsTo account for the changing climate, the City of Maplewood has adopted the latest Atlas 14 precipitation frequency estimates for stormwater modelingThe City has implemented a new asset management program to track stormwater related assets such as pipes, structures, raingardens, basins, and treatment devices. This program tracks inspections, issues, maintenance activities and design dataFollowing the 2011 storm event, the City identified 20 areas with flooding issues. As of 2017, there are only two areas from the 2011 storm event remaining to be addressed SOME ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE THE LAST PLAN SSSSS TSTTTTTSTSTTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTTS GHGGGHGGHGGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH II LILLLLLLILILILLLILILILLLLILI HHHH GHGGGGGGHGHGHGHGGHGHGHGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH IIIIII HIHHHHHHIHHHIHHHHIHIHIHIHHHIHIHIHIHIHI RRR R RRRRRRRRRRRRRR WATERSHED AND DRAINAGE AREAS SURFACE WATER EEEEEEE TETTETETETETETTETETTETETETTETETETETETET APAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAAAPAAPAPAPAPAPAP HHH CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN management, improvement and protection of the Citys surface water resourcesby preserving and enhancing the high environmental quality of the communityprivate property related to or affected by surface watercontext of surface water management issues in relation to land use and land use policyand enhancement needs with economic needs and capabilities Provide the framework for Contribute to the quality of life Protect public investments and Help to understand the larger Balance environmental protection Meet regulatory requirements PURPOSE WATERSHED DISTRICTS INFRASTRUCTURE 1 Attachment SANITARY SEWER DISTRICTS SANITARY SEWER PURPOSE ACTIONS/ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM to give your ood issues areas in the ood issues areas in the volume control feasibility study ltration SSSSS TSTTTTTSTSTTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTSTTS GHGGGHGGHGGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH II install BMPs in partnership with the local watershed districts Beaver Lake subwatershed Battle Creek subwatershed for future street reconstruction areas in the Fish and Snake Creek Systems facilities relative to new Atlas 14 based high water levels permit LILLLLLLILILILLLILILILLLLILI WHATS NEXT?Do you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the goals, actions, or direction of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Maplewood2040 feedback! Implement water quality improvement projects and Review chloride use and management Complete regional study of Complete regional study of Complete in Explore opportunities for discharge rate reductions Review drainage easements on City owned ponds Water Resources Education: Green Infrastructure Improvement on City Facilities: Update NPDES MS4 Program in response to new Update Stormwater Management Plan SNAPSHOT OF ACTIONS HHHH GHGGGGGGHGHGHGHGGHGHGHGGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH IIIIII , HIHHHHHHIHHHIHHHHIHIHIHIHHHIHIHIHIHIHI RRR R RRRRRRRRRRRRRR EEEEEEE TETTETETETETETTETETTETETETTETETETETETET sources to SURFACE WATER close coordination for managing water APAPAPAPAPAPAPAPAAAPAAPAPAPAPAPAP HHH . of wetlands, including CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH and sedimentation and safety. resources, in part, by implementing 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN maintain and enhance the storm water and maintain the water quality of function and performance of public the quality and quantity of and strive to achieve water quality improvements to meet City or Watershed water quality goals and state water quality standards.storage and detention systems to control excessive acreage, functions and values. Where practicable, improve the functions, values, biodiversity and acreage of wetlands and their buffer areas.from occurring, and correct existing erosion and sedimentation problems.Protect the public health, safety, and welfare through a comprehensive SSTS ordinance.understanding and involvement in water and natural resource management issues.infrastruct ure through continuing the maintenance and resources at the and cooperation with other agencies and organizations. GOALS OF THE 2040 PLAN MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman,City Manager FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator DATE:January 10, 2018 SUBJECT:Planning Commission Rules of Procedure–Annual Review Introduction Theplanning commission’sRules of Procedure requiresthat theyreview these Rulesat the beginning of each year. Discussion Staff is not recommending any revisions. Recommendation If the planning commission wishes to revise the Rules of Procedure, please informstaff of any changes you would like made. Staff will then forward the revisions to the city council. Attachment 1.Planning Commission Rules of Procedure Attachment 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE Originally adopted by the Planning Commission on February 21, 1983 Last Changed by the City Council on February 13, 2012 Last Changed by the City Council on February 10, 2014 Last Changed by the City Council onJanuary 26, 2015 Last Changed by the City Council on August 22, 2016 We, the members of the Planning Commission of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, created pursuant to Chapter 2, as amended, of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances, do hereby accept the following Rules of Procedure, subject to the provisions of said ordinances, which are hereby made a part of these rules: A.MEETINGS 1.All meetings shall be held in City Hall unless otherwise directed by the chairperson, in which case at least 24 hours notice will be given to all members. 2.Regular meetings shall be held at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesdaysof each month. If a regular meeting falls on a legal holiday, such meeting shall be rescheduled as a special meeting, if needed. 3.Special meetings shallbe held upon call bycity staff, on behalf of the chairperson, or in his or her absence, by the vice chairperson or by any other member with the concurrence of five other members of the Commission. At least 72 hours notice shall be given to all members for special meetings. B.QUORUM 1.A simple majority of the current membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. 2.Any member having a conflict of interest shall declare the same before discussion of the item in which he or she has a conflict. Any member who abstains from voting on a question because of possible conflict of interest shall not be considered a member of the Commission for determining a quorum for the consideration of that issue. 3.Approval of any motion shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. C.DUTIES OF CHAIRPERSON In addition to the duties prescribed in Section 2-249 of the Code of Ordinances, the chairperson shall appoint such standing committees and temporary committees as Attachment 1 are required, and such committees will be charged with the duties, examinations, investigations, and inquiries about the subjects assigned by the chairperson. No standing or temporary committee shall have the power to commit the Commission to the endorsement of any plan or program without its submission and approval of the full Commission. D.ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1.A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected at the first planning commission meeting in June, and will serve until their successors have been elected. 2.In the absence of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall perform all duties required of the chairperson. When both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are absent, the attending members shall elect a chairperson pro tem. 3.If the chairperson resigns from or is otherwise no longer on the planning commission, the vice chairperson shall become the acting chairperson.The planning commission shall elect a new chairperson at the next possible planning commission meeting. If the vice chairperson resigns or is otherwise no longer on the planning commission, the planning commission shallelect a new vice chairperson at the next possible planning commission meeting. E.REPRESENTATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS A representative from the Commission shall appear at each Council meeting, where a planning item is on the agenda, to present the Commission's recommendation and to answer questions from the City Council regarding the decision. The Commission shall adopt a rotating schedule of its membersat the first meeting of each year to attend these meetings. F.ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT In addition to carrying out the duties prescribed in Section 2-254 of the Code of Ordinances, the Environmental and Economic Development staff shall: 1.Prepare the agenda and minutes for each meeting of the Commission. 2.Act as technical advisor to the Commission. 3.Present written alternatives and make recommendations on matters referred to the Commission. 4.Maintain a record of all agenda items from application to final action by the City Council. Attachment 1 5. Commissioners are encouraged to email or contact staff regarding questions or comments they have on pending reviews prior to meetings in order to provide better data and information. G. AGENDA 1.Copies of the agenda, together with pertinent planning office reports and copies of the minutes of the previous meetingshall be distributed so that the members of the Commission shall have a copy at least three days prior to the meeting concerned. 2.The agenda shall consist of the following order of business: a.Call to Order b.Roll Call c. Approval of Agenda d.Approval of Minutes e.Public Hearings f.New Business g.Unfinished Business h.Visitor Presentations i. Commission Presentations j.Staff Presentations k. Adjournment 3.Only items that are on the agenda or added to the agenda prior to its adoption shall be considered by the Commission. H.ROSENBERG’S RULES OF ORDER Except as herein provided, Rosenberg’s Rules ofOrder shall be accepted as the authority on parliamentary practice. I. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Amendments to the comprehensive plan shall require thatthe Planning Commission follow the same procedure for hearings and notices as required by State law for zoning ordinances. J. APPOINTMENTS The City Council shall make all appointments to the Planning Commission by following the current city appointment policy. Attachment 1 K.AMENDMENT 1.Any of these rules may be temporarily suspended by the vote of two-thirds majorityof the members present. 2.These Rules of Procedure may be amended at any regular meeting of the Commission by a majority vote of the entire membership and submitted to the City Council for approval. L.ANNUAL REVIEW These Rules of Procedureshall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the first meeting of each year. MEMORANDUM TO:Planning Commission FROM:Michael Martin,AICP, Economic Development Coordinator DATE:January 9, 2018 SUBJECT:City Council Meeting Attendance Schedule for Planning Commissioners Introduction The planning commission has established a schedule for their attendance at city council meetings when there are commission actionsto present.Attached is the revised 2018- 2019planning commission schedule for future city council meetings.Please review this schedule and provide staff with any revisions to your telephone numbers if they are different than shown. Attachment 1.2018-2019City CouncilMeeting Schedule 2018-2019PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGATTENDANCE (Last Revised 01/09/18) John Donofrio01-08-1804-23-1808-13-1811-26-18 651-578-1885 (h) 651-331-0041 (c) Bill Kempe01-22-1805-14-1808-27-1812-10-18 651-226-7933 (c) Allan Ige02-12-1805-28-1809-10-1812-24-18* 651-503-6295(c) John Eads02-26-1806-11-1809-24-1801-14-19 651-877-1655(h) Tushar Desai03-12-1806-25-1810-08-1801-28-19 651-484-2132 (h) Paul Arbuckle03-26-1807-09-1810-22-1802-11-19 651-303-0347 (c) Frederick Dahm04-09-1807-23-1811-12-1802-25-19 320-293-3476 (C) *December 24, 2018city council meeting will likelybe moved or canceled. ndth City Council meetings are held the 2and 4Mondays of each month. If you cannot attend a city council meeting on your scheduled date, please arrange to trade dates with another commissioner and also please inform staff as well. Michael Martin651-249-2303michael.martin@maplewoodmn.gov