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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1830 County Road BEast
1. Call to Order
2. RollCall
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. February 15, 2011
5. Public Hearings
a. 7:00 p.m. or Later:
b. 7:00 p.m. or Later:
6. New Business
Western Hills Area Street Improvements-Wetland Buffer Waiver
Hazelwood Street Vacation of Excess Right-of-Way
a. Phalen-Keller Regional Park Master Plan Update-Presentation by Bryan Murphy, Park
Planner with the City of Sl. Paul
b. Complete Streets/Living Streets-Presentation by Michael Thompson, Maplewood City
Engineer
7. Unfinished Business
8. Visitor Presentations
9. Commission Presentations
a. Commissioner report on the city council meeting of February 28, 2011. Commissioner Nuss
attended. The items reviewed were the Open Space and Parks properties rezoning to OSP
and the Ramsey County Family Services Center CUP revision.
b. Commissioner report on the city council meeting of March 14, 2011. Commissioner Bierbaum
was scheduled to attend. There were no items scheduled for review by the planning
commission at this meeting.
c. Commissioner report on the city council meeting of March 28, 2011. Commissioner Fischer is
scheduled to attend. The anticipated items for review are the Western Hills Area Street
Improvements-Wetland Buffer Waiver and the Hazelwood Street Vacation.
10. Staff Presentations
11. Adjournment
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting ofthe Commission WaS held inthe City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Fischer.
2. ROLL CALL
AI Bierbaum, Commissioner
Joseph Boeser, Commissioner
Tushar Desai,Commissioner
Lorraine Fischer, Chairperson
Robert Martin, Commissioner
Tanya NU$$, Commissioner
Gary Pearson, Commissioner
Dale Trippler, Commissioner
Jeremy Yarwood, Commissioner
Present
Present at 7:08 p.m.
Present
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Staff Present:
Tom Ekstrand, Senior P
Shann Finwall, En
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Seconded by Commissi
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Under 6 b. Annual Report the commission requested that they agreed to not hold the annual tour
for 2011 since new construction projects are down. The commission said, however, that they
would consider holding a tour, or visiting a particular project or development should a subject of
interest come up during the year.
Commissioner Yarwood moved to approve the Januarv 18. 2011. Plannina Commission minutes
as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Pearson
Ayes - Chairperson Fischer,
Commissioners Bierbaum,
Pearson, Trippler & Yarwood
Abstentions - Commissioners Desai,
Martin, NUSS
The motion passed.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
None,
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Conditional Use Permit Revision for the Ramsey County Family Services
Center, 2011 Van Dyke Street
1. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report on the CUP revision for the
Ramsey County Family Services Center and answered questions of the
commission.
2. Jim Anderson, Planner, Ramsey County Community Human Services, 160 Kellogg
Blvd, East, #9500, SI. Paul.
Commissioner Pearson moved to adopt the resolution approvino a conditional use
permit revision for the Ramsev CountvFamily Services Center, located at 2001 Van
Dyke Street. to increase the number of persons served in the facility from 55 to 65
ladditionsare underlined and deletions are crossed out):
1. All Construction shall follow the site plan appr
community development may approve min
by the city. The director of
es.
2. The proposed construction must be su
approval or the permit shall become null
deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall revie
4.
he site if the city counCil deems it necessary.
5. The allowed ca a
shall be no increase
c shall be to rovide shelter for 65 ersons. There
, capacity of the structure without city council approval.
6. The county shall assume inancialresponsibility for all services provided to the
residents of the shelter that would normally be charged to the citizens (example:
ambulance and paramedic runs).
7. All elements of the listed Emergency Housing Program Parameters shall remain in
force unless a change is agreed to by the city council at a subsequent CUP reyiew.
8. Ramsey County agrees to spend at least $70,000 on improvements to the county
fairgrounds and campus such as new lighting, a sign plan, a pedestrian/traffic safety
plan and staff/consultant time for working on grants for the restoration ofthe county
barn, All such plans or improvements shall be reviewed and comment on
improvements on the campus. Ramsey County also shall donate $70,000 to
Maplewood for building repair or improvements at the Bruentrup Farm at 2170 County
Road D. The county shall make this paymentto Maplewood by October 1, 2001,
unless the city council agrees to a time extension. '
9. Parking spaces qn the north side of the designated east-west Van Dyke Street shall
be redesigned in accordance with the concerns of the Fair Board in the use ofthis
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area. The new layout shall meet with the approval of the Fair Board and the city. Each
year at a prearranged time before and during fair week, all these new parking areas
shall be evacuated from the use of the Fair board at their discretion, if the use of
these is to be an advantage to them.
1 O.lfat the time the city council determines there is a need, the county will contract for, or
provide from their own staff, security patrols in the complex, bounded by the Willard
Munger Trail,White Bear Avenue, Ripley Street and the Goodrich Golf course. Times
and extent of the patrol will be established at that point in time.
11.. The conditional use permit shall be reYiewed annually, and if the opinion of the city
council, any evidence of negative repercussio(1 to the area, or valid reason that the
facility has caused undue hardship to the residents, the city may revoke the
conditional use permit with no financial obligation to the city and the normal
amortization process would not apply. The county would then have one hundred and
twenty (120) days to cease operations as a homeless shelter and devote the structure
to an acceptable planned backup use such as elderly care.
12. Ramsey County shall be responsible for the ma' 1tenance and plowing on the
sidewalk along White Bear Avenue from the . , ty facilities to the Gateway Trail. The
cit ma take over the snow removal based.' on a reeable arran ement with the
count sub'ect to the a roval of the ci 'n ineer.
Ayes - All
Seconded by Commissioner Yarwood
The motion passed.
b. Renewable Energy Ordi
Environmental PI
ordinance. Duri
planning comm
residential district
wall gave the report on the renewable energy
,S review of the ordinance staff requested that the
ss whether or not the city should allow wind turbines in
Commission comments included:
Several commissioners commented that a conditional use permit should be required
for wind turbines in residential zoning district.
Include a maximum blade length for wind turbines.
How are the wind turbines going to be monitored as far as upkeep and possible
abandonment issues?
Limit the kilowatt use of wind turbines for residential homes to 25kw.
- The City of Maplewood should be on the front end of the curve rather than the back
end of the curve. How can we protect our homes and the impact these turbines would
have on the neighborhoods.
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- The city does not have to allow wind turbines in Maplewood. These turbines generate
noise, the units throw ice in the winter, and it will be difficult to ensure they are
maintained properly. '
In Maplewood there is not very good wind coverage, unless you live on a hill.
One commissioner commented that he can't support large WECS in planned unit
developments.
- The large wind turbine systems don't have a place in residential or multi-family
districts.
Roof mounted wind turbines should be allowed to be mounted on the side of a wall
also.
This renewable energy ordinance will go to the city council for their first review during a
workshop on March 7, 2011.
c. Open Space and Parks Properties Zoning M
1. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the r
Zoning Map Changes to OSP and ans
1. The Harambee School sjteon C
since it was publicly owned b re
should not be rezoned to
~Changes to OSP
on the Open Space and Parks
stions of the commission.
Staff also recommended the following cha
B east of Rice Street was included
'Istricts however, school properties
2. The Edgerton Eleme
This site should rerlil,
Harambee School
o i1ding site was shown to be rezoned OSP.
s currently zoned for the same reason as the
Ites should not be zoned OSP.
3. The Maplewood City ampus was shown to be rezoned to OSP since it was a
city owned property. This should not be rezoned to OSP.
4. The MnDot right-of-way in the Holloway Marsh area should not be classified with
the asp zoning since it is technically right-of-way which should not have a zoning.
The abutting Ramsey County owned parcels shOuld be zoned OSP as proposed.
5. The Gethsemane Senior Housing site should remain as PUDand not be rezoned
as OSP.
Ramsey County Correctional Facility and Golf Course Property
One last property proposed for OSP rezoning is the Ramsey County Correctional Facility
site. It was shown this way because the correctional facility and golf course are on one
property. The dilemma was whether the city should rezone the entire parcel with the
correctional facility to OSP,or split the zoning to OSP for the golf course and to F, the
current farm zoning, for the correctional facility.
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The city has recently been undergoing the rezoning properties with "splitzones," or those
having two zoning categories, so that they have only one zoning. Staff recommends a full
rezoning to OSP for continuity in zoning within this parcel. In any event, changes made to
the correctional facility would require a conditional use permit no matter what the zoning is.
Commissioner Nuss moyed to approve the rezoninQ of the 272 properties throuahout the
city of Maplewood auided bv the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as either open space or park
and publicly - owned to asp (open space and parks) alonQ with the proposed chanaes
from staff, minus the PIDs that will be removed from the list. Also approvina the Ramsey
County Correctional Facilitv and Golf Course Property be rezoned to (F) Farm.
Seconded by Commissioner Trippler.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
None.
eeting of January 24, 2011.
m reviewed was the Woodland Hills Church
. orary homeless shelter.
8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
a. Commissioner Report on the cit
Commissioner Boeser atte h
conditional use permit to t
b.
Y 14, 2011. Commissioner Yarwood was scheduled
. r review are the 2010 Planning Commission Annual
mission's Annual Review of their Rules of Procedure.
c. Upcoming City Council meeting of February 28, 2011. Commissioner Nuss is
scheduled to attend. At this time, the anticipated items for review are the Open Space
and Parks properties rezoning to OSP and the Ramsey County Family Services
Center CUP Revision.
CommisSioner Bierbaum shared his experience with changing from a well to city water in
Maplewood.
10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand said because he will be gone the beginning of March the
next Planning Commission meeting will be at the second meeting of March.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fischer adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Steve Kummer, Civil Engineer II
Western Hills Area Street Improvement, City Project 10-14
a) Public Hearing, 7:00pm
b) Recommend Approval of Wetland Buffer Waiver
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
March 8, 2011
INTRODUCTION
Engineering staff are currently in the process of preparing plans and specifications for the upcoming
Western Hills Area Street Improvement (City Project 10-14). The area of proposed street
improvement is bounded by Roselawn Avenue to the north, 1-35E to the east, Larpenteur Avenue to
the south, and Rice Street on the west along with the Edgemont-Arkwright-Kingston loop on the east
side of 1-35E (see attached map).
Staff is proposing improvements to the "Jackson Hole" wetland buffer, located on a City-owned
parcel on the northwest corner of the intersection of Jackson Street and Larpenteur Avenue.
Pursuant to Section 5b(9), Ordinance No. 895 revising Article VII of the Environmental Protection
and Critical Area code, the Commission will hold a public hearing on this matter and consider a
recommendation to approve a wetland buffer waiver.
DESCRIPTION
Jackson Hole, as it has been named for reference, is a land-locked area located near the northwest
corner of Jackson Street and Larpenteur Avenue. The elevation difference from the intersection to
the bottom of the low area is about 30 feet. The low area receives storm water drainage from 3
points:
- A 24-inch concrete pipe off the end of Beaumont Lane (NW corner of the basin) which drains
a portion of the Western Hills neighborhood west of Jackson Street.
A 24-inch corrugated metal pipe off of low point catch basins on Jackson street about 300
feet north of Larpenteur Avenue (NE corner of the basin) which captures overland flow from
the neighborhood.
An 18-inch corrugated metal pipe off of low point catch basins in Larpenteur Avenue about
300 feet west of Jackson Street.
City staff has conducted a number of studies on the basin. First, the Wetland Delination study was
completed on November 11, 2011 by S.E.H. The wetland limits were delineated on October 2011 by
S.E.H. Subsequently, city staff surveyed the flag locations, resulting in the double-dashed wetland
boundary shown on the attached exhibit.
Second, staff has been conducting a hydrologic study and monitoring on the basin to gain a bench
mark for its operation as storm water enters. No-outlet basins are challenging to predict behavior
since draw-down of the basin is dependent on infiltration. It is difficult to gage a constant flow rate
out of the basin since soil types and infiltration rates vary widely throughout the area. Staff has
queried several residents adjacent to the basin to get an idea of its current operation. Based on the
anecdotal stories, the basin level has not exceeded more than 1/3'd of its total depth. The wetland
delineation report, based on visual evidence of vegetation in the area, indicates a maximum depth of
2 feet. City maintenance staff indicates that there have been no current flooding issues associated
with the basin water level. It is evident that the basin has a fast draw down rate.
Third, on February 11, 2011, staff commissioned a geotechnical engineer to conduct hand-auger
borings within the basin. Eight to nine foot borings were taken in the basin. Preliminary results
indicate that the soils are silty sands and are very loose. The loose soils in the basin are likely the
reason for the high infiltration rate.
Finally, staff is conducting an environmental study on the basin. Staff has commissioned S.E.H. for
the study. This is to assure that any spoils from the basin excavation or moving of soils is properly
disposed if there is contamination. Staff suspects that the basin was formerly a borrow pit for the
construction of 1-35E, and that the basin was backfilled with concrete and asphalt rubble. Over the
years, trash has collected in the basin due to illegal dumping.
DISCUSSION
Jackson Hole is classified as a Manage B wetland not adjacent to a lake. The ordinance requires a
75-foot averaged buffer from the delineated line. Because the 75-foot buffer extends into slopes
steeper than 18%, the buffer extends to 10-feet beyond the apex of all surveyed slopes. For the
purposes of design, staff assumes the entire City-owned parcel is within the required buffer. To
improve the current wetland area within the basin, staff is requesting the ENRC to recommend an
exemption to use the buffer for storm water improvements pursuant to Ordinance 895 Section 5b(9).
Basin Improvements
As part of the Western Hills improvements, staff is proposing storm drainage basin, slope and
wetland improvements within the basin. Improvements include:
1) Excavation of a secondary basin east of the current delineated wetland area. Storm
sewers runoff from Jackson and Beaumont Street will be directed into this new basin.
2) Establishment of the secondary basin with a Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR)
approved wetland seed mix and planting of sedges. The proposed design will utilize a
compost bed with a bonded-fiber matrix to ensure quick establishment of vegetation.
3) Repairs of severely eroded areas resulting from storm drainage. This is two-fold:
a. Storm sewers will be designed to discharge at the lowest elevation of the basin,
minimizing velocities and future erosion. Rip-rap and erosion control matting will
be utilized for permanent stabilization and energy dissipation.
b. Fill in eroded areas, establish with 'a BWSR approved seed mix and bonded-fiber
matrix.
4) Select removal, clearing and treatment of low-quality trees or invasive species and
removal of deadfall within the basin. Staff will devise a tree replacement plan to follow
Tree Ordinance guidelines. City staff will work with the Natural Resources Coordinator
and Environmental Planner for proper clearing of select trees and planting of new trees
according to regulations.
5) Removal of surface trash and refuse that has collected in the basin.
Storm Water Manaoement
Staff will utilize Jackson Hole as part of overall.neighborhood storm water management. Its current
status as a no-outlet basin is beneficial to area water bodies as it appears that the basin fully
infiltrates all runoff flowing to the basin. Staff also feels that the current wetland condition needs
improvement.
To augment the storm water infiltration and treatment that occurs in the basin, staff is proposing to
install several underground storm water treatment devices upstream of the pipe discharge points in
the basin. These treatment manholes will enable capture of larger sediment particles, debris and
floatable garbage and ease in collection by maintenance staff. The manholes will reduce cleaning
and maintenance needed for the ponding basin itself.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff believes thatthe proposed improvements constructed within the wetland buffer of the basin will
enhance the current Manage B wetland. Staff requests the Planning Commission to hold a public
hearing regarding the matter at its March 15, 2011 regular meeting. Staff requests the Commission
recommend approval of a wetland buffer waiver for the Jackson Hole basin and move this
recommendation forward to the City Council for approval.
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James Antonen, City Manager
Michael Martin, AICP Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Hazelwood Street Vacation of Excess Right-of-Way
Hazelwood Street, south of County Road D East
March 4, 2011
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION
The City of Maplewood's Public Works Department is requesting the city vacate excess
Hazelwood Street right-of-way. The excess right-of-way was a result of the realignment of
Hazelwood Street and County Road D East when Legacy Village and Heritage Square were
developed. The proposed vacation is directly east of a parcel the city recently purchased as a
result of a condemnation case. Please refer to the attachments.
DISCUSSION
Steve Love, of the Public Works Department, has made the vacation request to increase the lot
area of the parcel the city recently purchased due to the condemnation proceeding. Please refer
to Mr. Love's comments which are attached to this report. After the vacation is complete, the city
will use the vacated right-of-way to increase the lot size of the parcel and establish new property
lines as a result of the realigned nearby roadways. Once the new parcel is created the city will
market it for sale. In 2004, the underlying property rights of the areas identified as "Parcel 2"and
"Parcel 3" on attachment 2 were dedicated to the City of Maplewood. Please refer to Mr. Love's
report and maps for more background information.
RECOMMENDA nON
Approve the resolution attached to this report. This resolution is for the vacation of the
Hazelwood Street right-of-way, south of County Road D. The reasons for the vacation are as
follows:
It is in the public interest and;
1. The city is not using the right-of-way for a public street.
2. The right-of-way is not needed for street access purposes as the adjacent
properties have street access on the realigned Hazelwood Street and
County Road D East.
This approval is subject to:
1. Comply with the requirements contained within Assistant City Engineer Steve Love's
report dated February 24, 2011.
P:ISEC3lHazelwood Public ROW VacationIHazelwoodVacation_PC_031511
Attachments:
1. Assistant City Engineer Steve Love's comments, dated February 24, 2011
2. Site'Survey
3. Area Map
4, Parcel Map
5. Vacation Resolution
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SUBJECT:
DATE:
Michael Martin, Planner
Steven Love, Assistant City Engineer
Hazelwood Right-Of-Way Vacation Request
2-24-11
HISTORY
In 1887, through a Supervisors' Road Order, 66' of right-of-way was established for the road opening of
County Road Number 53 from County Road D to County Road C. County Road Number 53 is now
known as Hazelwood Street. The northeriy quarter of the easterly half of the 66' right-of-way was later
dedicated as Fisher Avenue, now known as Hazelwood Street, by the 1887 DORLE PARK plat.
As part of project 02-07, County Road D Extension-West of T.H. 61 to South lawn, approximately the
northerly 700' of Hazelwood Street was realigned to create a safer intersection with the new County Road
D alignment. New right-of-way was dedicated for the realignment of Hazelwood Street with the plat of
LEGACY VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD in 2003. In 2004 the underlying property rights to the right-of-way,
as shown in Parcel 2 and Parcei 3 of the attached Exhibit 1, where dedicated to the City of Maplewood.
PROPOSED VACATION
Exhibit 1 shows that the proposed right-of-way to be vacated is made of 3 parcels. These parcels are no
longer required for street right-of-way purposes. The exhibit shows the proposed right-of-way follows the
new alignment of Hazelwood Street. The proposed width varies, but will maintain at minimum a 66 foot
right-of-way after the proposed vacation. In 2004 during the County Road D realignment project, all
public utilities (sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer) were relocated within the new alignment of
Hazelwood Street. In addition, all private utilities (natural gas mains, eiectric, phone, and cable) were
relocated along the new alignment.
Within the proposed vacation area there currently exist an electric underground feeder line and overhead
electric lines. The underground feeder line generally follows the same alignment as the overhead lines as
shown on Exhibit 2. As part of the vacation process an easement will need to be established for the
existing electrical facilities. It is recommended that this be a condition for approval of vacation.
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VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Steve Love of the Maplewood Public Works Department, applied for the
vacation of the following:
Parcel Number 1
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey
County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said
Northwest Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of South 01 degrees 06 minutes 59
seconds East along the easterly line of said Northwest Quarter, for 312.93 feet to the actual
point of beginning; thence continuing South 01 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East along
said easterly line of the of the Northwest Quarter for 299.49 feet; thence South 20 degrees
29 minutes 10 seconds West for 26.07 feet; thence southwesterly for 109.49 feet along a
tangential curve, concave to the southeast, radius 333.33 feet and central angle 18
degrees 49 minutes 14 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 42 seconds West for
0.39 feet to an intersection with a line drawn parallel with and distant 33.00 feet westerly
from said easterly line; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds West along said
parallel line for 446.72 feet; thence northeasterly'for 17.12 feet along a non-tangential
curve, concave to the southeast, radius 790.00 feet and central angle 01 degrees 14
minutes 27 seconds, the chord of said curve bears North 44 degrees 49 minutes 50
seconds East; thence southeasterly for 35.13 feet along a non-tangential curve, concave to
the southwest, radius 267.00 feet and central angle 07 degrees 32 minutes 16 seconds,
the chord of said curve bears South 03 degrees 20 minutes 18 seconds East to the point of
beginning.
Parcel Number 2
All that part of the right of way of Hazelwood Avenue (formerly Fisher Avenue), as
dedicated by DORLE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 3, Township 29, Range 22; thence on an assumed bearing of South 01
degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East along the westerly line of said Northeast Quarter, for
312.93 feet to the actual point of beginning; thence continuing South 01 degrees 06
minutes 59 seconds East along said westerly line, for 299.49 feet; thence North 20 degrees
29 minutes 10 seconds East for 62.29 feet; thence northeasterly for 32.33 feet along a
tangential curve concave to the northwest, radius 267.00 feet and central angle 6 degrees
56 minutes 19 seconds, to a point on the easterly line of said Hazelwood Avenue (formerly
Fisher Avenue) as dedicated by said DORLE PARK; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes
59 seconds West along said easterly line of Hazeiwood Avenue (formerly Fisher Avenue),
for 135.18 feet; thence northwesterly for 82.90 feet along a non-tangential curve, concave
to the southwest, radius 267.00 feet and central angle 17 degrees 47 minutes 21 seconds,
the chord of said curve bears North 24 degrees 40 minutes 29 seconds West to the point of
beginning.
Parcel Number 3
All that part of the right of way of HAZELWOOD AVENUE, as dedicated by LEGACY
VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northerly corner in the most westerly
line of said LEGACY VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD; thence on an assumed bearing of South
01 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East along said westerly line. for 355.10 feet to the
actual point of beginning: thence continuing South 01 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East
along said westerly line for 135.18 feet; thence northeasterly, northerly, and northwesterly
for 136.67 feet along a non-tangential curve, concave to the west, radius 267.00 feet and
central angle 29 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds, the chord of said curve bears North 01
degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds West, to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1. On March 15, 2011, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review. The planning commission gave
everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements.
2. On , 2011, the city council considered reports and recommendations from
the city staff and planning commission.
WHEREAS, after the city approves this vacation, public interest in the property will go to the
following property, which is indicated by its property identification number:
PIN: 03-29-22-21-0004
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council
vacation for the following reasons:
the above-described
It is in the public interest and;
1. The city is not using the right-of-way for a public street.
2. The right-of-way is not needed for street access purposes as the
adjacent properties have street access on the realigned Hazelwood
Street and County Road D East.
This vacation is subject to:
1. Comply with the requirements contained within Assistant City Engineer Steve Love's
report dated February 24, 2011.
The Maplewood City Council
this resolution on
,2011.
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
DATE:
James Antonen, City Manager
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Phalen-Keller Regional Park Master Plan
March 9, 2011
TO:
FROM:
INTRODUCTION
At the last planning commission meeting, staff was asked to arrange for a presentation of the
Phalen-Keller Regional Park Master Plan for the planning commission. Bryan Murphy, from the
City of Saint Paul's Parks Department, has agreed to attend the March 15 meeting to present
this park plan to the planning commission.
The city council approved this plan on February 14, 2011, so this presentation is purely
informational. No action is needed by the planning commission.
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE FEBRUARY 8, 2011 AGENDA REPORT TO THE
CITY COUNCIL FROM DUWAYNE KONEWKO, PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR
INTRODUCTION
Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul have prepared a joint master plan tor the Phalen-
Keller Regional Park. Bryan Murphy from the City of Saint Paul will be presenting this plan.
This was completed through meetings with Maplewood City staff, multiple task force meetings
which the City of Maplewood had a representative on, as well as a community open house.
BACKGROUND
Phalen-Keller Regional Park encompasses nearly 750 acres in size, nearly 9 miles of shoreline,
2 golf courses, attracts over a half million visitors annually, and boasts a wide variety of
activities for its park users. The City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County have secured funding to
update the 1975 Master Plan for Phalen-Keller Regional Park. Changing demographics,
outdated facilities, and a strain on natural resources are a few of the considerations prompting
the revision of the outdated 1975 Master Plan.
The master plan will be developed to meet an 11-point set of requirements as part of the final
adoption process by the Metropolitan Council. Once adopted, the master plan will provide an
ongoing framework to secure funding and guide future development in the park.
The process to develop the master plan included a 16 person Design Task Force. The makeup
of this task force was developed as a fair cross-section of park users and interest groups. In
addition to task force meetings, public open houses/meetings will be offered on a couple
occasions to draw in a greater public voice for the development of the plan.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Phalen-Keller Regional Park Master Plan.
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Attachments:
1. Phalen Park Master Site Plan
2. Keller Park Master Site Plan
Attachment
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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Community Design Review Board
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Planning Commission
FROM: Michael Thompson, City Engineer / Dep. Director of Public Works
Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer
Steve Kummer, Civil Engineer II
Jon Jarosch, Civil Engineer I
Troy Brink, Stre.ets Crew Chief
Ann Hutchinson, Naturalist
Virginia Gaynor, Naturalist
Mike Martin, City Planner .
SUBJECT: Complete/Living Streets Recommendations
DATE: February 23, 2011
INTRODUCTION
The Complete Streets sustainability work group was charged with studying the concepts of
complete streets/green streets and making recommendations to the commission and council.
The group has prepared background information,an overview of current operations and policies
for city streets for both new development and street reconstruction, and presents it
recommendations herein.
BACKGROUND
The Complete Streets group met April 28, 2010, June 29, 2010, and September 30, 2010. At
the June 29th meeting Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and Barr Engineering
presented the Living Streets case study they are conducting with North Saint Paul. Over the
entire period group members provided individual contributions and furthered their knowledge on
the topic. A few members attended Complete Streets workshops in Ramsey and Hennepin
Counties.
Terminology surrounding this topic can be confusing. Complete Streets typically refers to street
design that provides for multiple modes of transportation (auto, mass transit, pedestrian, bike),
Green Streets typically refers to street design that reduces environmental impacts by reducing
impervious surface, managing stormwater, and providing shade. Ramsey,Washington Metro
Watershed District and North St. Paul are using the term Living Streets to combine these
definitions.
Comolete Streets Leaislation
The State of Minnesota passed Complete Streets legislation in 2010. The Commissioner of
Transportation has committed Mn/DOT to implement a complete street vision for the trunk
highway system. Cities are encouraged to adopt policies to meet their unique needs; however it
is not a mandate.
According to Mn/DOT, "Complete Streets does not mean "all modes on all roads"; rather, the
goal of Complete Streets should be to:
1) Develop a balanced transportation system that integrates all modes via planning
inclusive of each mode of transportation (i.e., transit, freight, automobile, bicycle and
pedestrian)
2) Include transportation users of all types, ages and abilities.
Examples of Complete Streets goals and principles listed in the report to the legislature include:
1) Reduce crash rates and severity of crashes.
2) Improve mobility and accessibility of all individuals including those with disabilities in
accordance with the legal requirements of the ADA.
3) Encourage mode shift to non-motorized transportation and transit.
4) Reduce air and water pollution and reduce noise impacts.
5) Increase transportation network connectivity.
6) Maximize the efficient use of existing facilities,
7) Strive for tax supported investments to provide maximum benefits to the community
and all user groups.
8) Safely integrate intermodal connections across the transportation network.
9) Promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists,
transit riders) and people of all abilities as well as freight and motor vehicle drivers.
The City of Maplewood finds some of these examples useful however the City wants to go
further in addressing the environment and active living instead of focusing solely on a
transportation vision.
Minnesota GreenStep City
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has launched the Minnesota GreenStep City
program. This is a challenge, assistance and. recognition program to help cities achieve their
sustainability goals through implementation of 28 best practices. The actions related to
complete streets/green streets include:
1) Adopt a complete streets policy that addresses street trees and stormwater, and modify
street standards accordingly.
2) Adopt zoning language for a selected area/project that is substantially equivalent to the
LEED for Neighborhood Development credits for Walkable Streets or Street Network.
3) Document the installation of trees, and green stormwater infrastructure, and utility
renovations as needed (sewer, water, electric, telecommunications) as part of at least
one complete street reconstruction project.
4) Identify and remedy non-complete street segments by, for example, adding a bike
route/lane or sidewalk.
5) Identify and remedy street-trail gaps (at least one) between city streets and trails/bike
trails to better facilitate walking and biking.
6) Implement traffic calming measures in at least one street redevelopment project.
The discussion portion of this report will focus on:
1) Actions or practices that have the most impact on the environment or associated
operations;
2) Assessing our operations to determine methods to become more sustainable and reduce
impacts on the environment;
3) Determining ifthe modifications will be practical, economical,and meet community
needs.
DISCUSSION
Livintl Streets
Landscape Architect Fred Ro<:umalski from Barr Engineering and RWMWD Administrator Cliff
Aichinger gave the taskforce a very informative presentation on the Living Streets concepts they
developed for North St. Paul. RWMWD Administrator has given staff permission to use
information from their report and presentation and the following discussion uses materials from
the North SI. Paul project.
Living Streets pulls together the concepts of complete streets, green streets, and puts additional
focus on quality of life aspects for city residents. Figure 1 below shows the components of
Living Streets. The model balances the "green" components (environment and social factors)
and the "grey" components (transportation and utilities) of the system.
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The taskforce thinks a Living Streets concept better fits our goals than a Complete Streets
concept. Maplewood's goals are similar to those developed by RWMWD and Barr Engineering
for North Saint Paul. We believe our Living Streets policy should:
1) Improve stormwater quality through expansion of the rain garden program, reducing
the impervious footprint of streets, and meeting or exceeding the 1" infiltration
standard.
2) Implement traffic calming measures through the use of techniques best suited for site
conditions.
3) Improve biking and walking conditions along natural connector routes and collector
streets through designation of bike lanes, sidewalks, or multi-purpose trails.
4) Create boulevard tree standards that provide environmental benefits (stormwater
management, shade to reduce heating and cooling costs, filtering air pollutants,
reduce urban heat island effect), enhance quality of life, and are practical and
affordable.
5) Minimize construction, replacement, and future maintenance costs in a manner that
is equal to or less than that of a standard street section.
Greatest Imoact Items and Assessinll Ooerations
The following items are high impact items that should be further assessed in order to become
more sustainable with the living streets concept:
1) Rain gardens - The city's rain garden program has represented Maplewood well in the
eyes of communities throughout the U.S. in terms of sustainability and "going green."
Our program includes installing rain gardens as part of street reconstruction projects,
conducting educational programs to support residents that install rain gardens on their
own, and promoting the use of rain gardens in new development.
The early street reconstruction projects that included rain gardens had high
resident participation and thus made a significant impact reducing stormwater volume.
But the number of residents requesting rain gardens on street reconstruction projects
has decreased over the years. In 2009-2010 staff made two changes onthe Hills and
Dale project to try to increase resident participation and redirect staff resources: 1) have
contractor plant the home gardens, and 2) test a new "whole street" planting design.
Participation in the home rain garden program has increased dramatically on this project.
In coming years, rather than devoting so much staff time to supporting planting of the
home gardens (placing plant orders, sorting orders, delivery, coordinating planting day,
mulching), staff can now focus on education support for maintaining the gardens. We
believe nothing promotes rain gardens better than attractive, well-maintained gardens
from previous projects.
Staff recommends that we continue to investigate ways to increase resident
participation in rain garden programs, including ideas such as adjusting the
Environmental Utility Fee credits/incentives for qualifying best management practices
especially in locations where retrofits (curb cuts) on existing streets can be utilized.
Pros-
i. Minimal maintenance required by city for home gardens, reduces
pollutants to lakes and wetlands, provides aesthetic enhancements to
neighborhoods, reduces volume of water within the system thereby
increasing existing capacity, can reduce storm piping infrastructure
requirements
Cons-
ii. Need to determine a long-term maintenance policy for residential gardens
(e.g. residents sign a form that they will maintain, etc.), need ongoing
educational support for home gardens, large city gardens require
maintenance and an experienced gardener, a garden could be fil/ed in by
a resident in the future, cannot count on rain gardens because the
program is voluntary
2) Street sections - Currently our standard urban street section calls for a 32' wide street
section and cul-de-sacs require a diameter of 93'. Reducing the width of streets reduces
the amount of impervious surface and lessens the environmental impact. Over the past
years, the city has allowed for narrower streets in some new developments and has
incorporated parking bays and traffic calming designs (narrowing of street) on some
street reconstruction projects (Beam Avenue, English Street, Hazelwood Street). Our
Engineering Department will be exploring some of these design concepts on the Western
Hills street reconstruction project in 2010-2011.
A majority of vehicles have a width of 8.5' or less including fire trucks, school buses, and
garbage trucks. The required turning diameter for a fire truck or school bus is about 93'
which matches the current requirement for city cul-de-sac standards. However many
school buses no longer enter into cul-de-sac locations for pickup but rather pick children
up at the nearest cross street.. Also, fire trucks and safety vehicles can maneuver within
cul"de-s8cs with a much tighter diameter and those that also have island landscaping.
As seen in Figure 2, a street sectjon of 22' can accommodate parking on one side of the
street with two cars comfortably passing one another on a residential street. A 22' street
section with parking on one side can also accommodate larger vehicles but there may be
some yielding when vehicles must pass one another near a parked vehicle.
FIGURE 2 - RWMWD/BARR REPORT
If parking is needed on both sides of a residential street then a street section of 26' can
accommodate two parked cars and a passing vehicle in between, with yielding required
atthe pinch points. This concept is shown in Figure 3.,
FIGURE 3- RESIDENTIAL STREET - RWMWD/BARR REPORT
A general windshield survey showed that not many cars are parked along city streets
during daytime, City ordinance prohibits cars parked on city streets frOm 2:00 a.m. to
6:00 a.m. The taskforce recommends we reevaluate street parking in Maplewood and
develop guidelines about levels of street parking that should be provided in different
scenarios.
On current street reconstruction projects, residents are sometimes asked whether they
would like the street narrowed. In the past, few neighborhoods have wanted to decrease
street width. The taskforce recommends that the city thoroughly explores street widths,
cul-de-sac diameters, street parking, street standards, and develops a policy that helps
minimize environmental impacts. This should include educating residents about the
costs and benefits associated with street widths and exploring incentives for
neighborhoods that reduce street width during street reconstruction projects.
Pros-
i. Reduces impervious area, reduces pollutants and runoff volume, slows
traffic by narrowing, reduces future replacement costs and maintenance
because the footprint would be smaller than current standards
Cons-
ii. Reduces area foron-streetpedestrians if no sidewalk exists or is wanted
in the boulevard, safety vehicle needs, idea may not be accepted by
residents
3) Active Living Opportunities - Providing a designated system of sidewalks, trails, and
bike lanes increases the likelihood for walking and biking. During development of
Maplewood's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the city evaluated our sidewalk and trail system
and identified future trails and connections needed. Currently City Code requires
sidewalk installation adjacent to collector streets, however, it will be important to start
providing on-street bikeways to promote active lifestyles in addition to sidewalks. Figure
4 depicts a typical layout of a collector street with biking and pedestrian facilities.
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FIGURE 4 - COLLECTOR STREET - RWMWD/BARR REPORT
This typical collector street section would accommodate parking on one side of the street
in addition to biking lanes on either side. A sidewalk would also be placed on one side
of the street. Bump outs would be provided to provide for some traffic calming and also
providing additional opportunities for stormwater treatment. A review and revision of
standards would need to be conducted to determine the type of street best
suited for this treatment.
Pros-
i. Promotes walking and riding bikes, reduces need for vehicle use on short
trips if proper infrastructure is in place, traffic calming using bump outs
Cons-
ii. May require wider streets to accommodate biking lanes, impacts into
boulevards, additional costs for striping and maintenance, difficulty to plow
and maintain in winter especially with bump outs
4) Pervious Pavement- Maplewood has installed pervious asphalt parking lots at the
public works building and at Geranium Park. Both are functioning well, but studies are
still ongoing to determine life expectancy and maintenance protocols for this type of
system. The city of Shoreview recently installed pervious concrete on a roadway in a
smaller neighborhood and to date considers the project a success. It is important that
the city continues to explore the latest infrastructure technologies.
Pros-
i. Reduces need for storm sewer pipes, reduces pollutants and volume of
runoff, quieter when driven on compared to regular pavement, firmer
stable walking surface
Cons-
ii. High cost, maintenance issues, predictability
5) Tree Plantings - Trees provide many benefits to the community. They help treat
stormwater, filter air pollutants, provide shade which can lower energy consumption, add
value to homes and enhance the aesthetics of a neighborhood. Thecity'scurrent right-
of-way ordinance does not allow tree plantingswithin public rights of way/boulevards,
however, the city typically requires planting boulevard trees on Planned Unit
Development projects. The city has no policy regarding replanting trees that die. In
addition to boulevards, trees could be considered within cul-de-sac islands as a green
street feature. The taskforce recommends that we review the city's policies on boulevard
trees. A review should include cost estimates for tree planting and maintenance to
enable comparison with standard design,
Pros-
L Provides shade to homes thereby reducing energy needs, provides a
neighborhood feel, aesthetically pleasing, trees utilize excess runoff and
act as a filter, shades pavement which reduces hot/cold cycles increasing
pavement longevity, reduces urban heat is/and effect
Cons"
ii. Conflicts with utilities in the boulevard, requires ongoing
maintenance/pruning/remova//replanting if diseased
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Community Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission provide input on objectives and developing.a
successful framework in which to create and recommend a Living Streets policy to. the city
council.
Attachments:
1) Resolution
RESOLUTION
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHING A LIVING STREETS POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Living Streets concept is designed to assure safety and accessibility for
all the users of our roads, trails and transit systems, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit
riders, motorists, commercial and emergency vehicles and for people of all ages and of all
abilities; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that
encourage non"motorized transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the
transportation network as well as decreasing consumer transportation costs; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets will help the City of Maple wood reduce greenhouse gas
emissions as more people choose an alternative to the single occupant vehicle; and Living
Streets is consistent with the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which the city has
endorsed: and
WHEREAS, Living Streets support economic growth and community stability by providing
accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation and retail
destinations by improving the pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout communities;
and
WHEREAS, Living Streets enhance safe walking and bicycling options for school age
children, in recognition ofthe objectives of the national Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, Living Streets can help reduce crashes and injuries and their costs; and
WHEREAS,a Living Streets provide environmental and social benefits including:
1) Improving stormwater quality
2) Reducing impervious surfaces
3) Providing traffic calming measures
4) Improving biking and walking conditions
5) Protecting and enhancing the urban forest
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to develop and maintain a safe, efficient,
balanced and environmentally sound city transportation system for people of all ages and
abilities, transportation and development projects shall incorporate a philosophy that expands
transportation choices and further incorporates the Living Streets theme and key concepts listed
above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the staff shall prepare a Living Streets Policy and shall
concurrently review city ordinances, engineering standards, policies, and guidelines in order to
make recommendations ultimately to the City Council on a Living Street Policy that will reduce
impacts to the environment, be practical and economical, while also meeting community and
stakeholder needs.