DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 1
Requested City Council Action Authorize distribution of the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to affected jurisdictions for review City Council will have time to consider other amendments to the DRAFT Plan in the future Based on additional Council discussion Amendments to other documents related to the Plan Comments from affected jurisdictions and/or Metropolitan Council Next step in the planning process is to get the DRAFT Plan out for review Goal is to meet the submittal deadline of December 31, 2018 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 2
What is a Comprehensive Plan? Framework and vision for the next 20 years Identifies goals and policies for the physical development of the City Manages forecasted population, household and employment forecasts Ensures compatibility with regional plans Guides all stakeholders in making land use decisions Provides a legal basis for zoning and other ordinances 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 3
Why Update the Comprehensive Plan? The current plan was adopted in 2011 State Statute requires all Metro area communities update their comprehensive plans every 10 years Opportunity to reprioritize goals & policies for the next 20 years while engaging the community Basis for intergovernmental coordination Updated plan must be submitted to the Met Council for review by the end of 2018 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 4
Comprehensive Planning Process City solicited proposals to provide planning assistance for portions of the Plan Bolton & Menk was hired Public process formally began in Spring 2017 Public engagement process included: 2 open houses (spring 2017/2018) Project website, including meeting materials Paper and online surveys Attendance at community events Public hearings before the PC and CC DRAFT elements reviewed by the PC and CC 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 5
Comprehensive Planning Context Vadnais Heights is a community within the 7-county metro area Regional planning requires collaboration Met Council releases System Statements and growth forecasts to plan for infrastructure and services they provide Jurisdictional plans must be consistent Vadnais Heights is classified as suburban : Primary growth in 1980 s-1990 s Mostly within 494/694 beltway Auto-oriented/lower density residential pattern Redevelopment focus in the future 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 6
Comprehensive Plan Elements Land Use (includes Resilience) Housing Parks and Trails Economic Competitiveness (optional) Transportation Water Resources Water Supply Surface Water Wastewater Implementation 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 7
Land Use Background data: Community designation Population Age distribution Race/Ethnicity Income Employment Forecasts: Population Households Employment Forecasted Population, Housing, & Employment 2010 2015* 2020 2030 2040 Population 12,302 12,490 13,300 13,800 14,100 Households 5,066 5,233 5,700 6,100 6,300 Employment 6,678 8,096 8,900 10,100 11,200 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census, Metropolitan Council Annual Estimates, and Metropolitan Council Forecasts. 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 8
Land Use, cont Existing Land Use Largely low density residential Large amounts of water/undeveloped Net residential density for low, medium, high Open Water 13% Existing Land Use Low Density Residential 26% Future Land Use Guided acreage based on density calculations Assumes redevelopment of underutilized land Natural Resources Wetlands/Water Soils/Geology Topography Historical Resources Resiliency Public Right of Way 13% Undeveloped 13% Park 17% Office 2% Medium Density Residential 4% High Density Residential 1% Manufactured Housing Park 1% Public, Institutional, and Industrial 5% Commercial 3% Utility 2% 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 9
Land Use, cont 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 10
Land Use, cont Changes to Future Land Use designation were identified and specific property owners notified Areas include: 1: Commercial/MDR properties on Cty. Rd. D 2: Vacant property at SE corner of Edgerton St. and Centerville Rd./Vadnais Blvd intersection 3: City-owned property east of AFSA property 4: Commercial/Office/Mixed Use properties on Rice St. north of Vadnais Blvd. 5: Old Clover Inn 6: Townhouse development on Evergreen Ct. Site Current Future Land Use Proposed Future Land Use Rationale 1 Commercial; Medium Density Residential (MDR) 2 Low Density Residential (LDR) Commercial High Density Residential (HDR) 3 Park Low Density Residential (LDR) 4 Commercial; Low Density Residential (LDR) Mixed Use 5 Low Density Residential (LDR) Commercial 6 Low Density Residential (LDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) Existing commercial developments to HDR; Existing MDR to HDR to recognize existing condition and zoning. Area already contains significant HDR developments. Vacant LDR property to Commercial to recognize existing condition and zoning. Designation would now match the city-owned property across Centerville Road. Vacant city-owned property. Proposed designation would allow for LDR development or remain as open space/parkland. Redevelopment is anticipated due to interchange project. Existing uses are a mix of office, commercial, and low density residential. Proposed designation would allow existing uses to remain or for a future mixed-use project. Existing non-conforming commercial property to recognize existing condition. Existing LDR being to MDR to recognize existing condition and zoning. 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 11
Land Use, cont 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 12
Housing Predominate land use in the City Existing housing conditions Number of units Affordability Household size Types Value Projected housing needs Including affordable housing allocation Manufactured Home, 190 Multifamily (5 units or more), 952 Duplex, triplex and quad, 107 Townhomes (single-family attached), 1285 Housing Unit Type in Vadnais Heights Source: U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census and Metropolitan Council Housing Stock Estimates. Single-Family Detached, 2839 Housing Implementation Plan 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 13
Parks and Trails City manages 194 acres of land in 14 parks Classified as Community, Neighborhood or Mini Approximately 14% of land area Large amount of County/Regional parkland Approximately 200 acres Trails were stressed as an important asset by the community existing and future facilities Regional Corridors Local connections emphasized Community Recreational Facilities Schools Vadnais Sports Center Park Ball Field(s) Soccer/football field(s) Basketball Hoop(s) Tennis Court(s) Hockey Rink/Open Skating Warming House Play Equipment Picnic Tables Picnic Shelter Seasonal Restroom(s) Trails Passive/Wetland Acres Active Use Acres Bear X X X X X X X 1.5 3.0 4.5 NP Berwood X X X X X X X X 2.0 9.0 11.0 NP Bridgewood X X X X X X 27.7 2.6 30.3 NP Community X X X X X X X X X 14.7 20.3 35.0 CP Elmwood X X X 0.0 0.7 0.7 MP Greenhaven X X 0.0 0.7 0.7 MP Heritage X X 18.2 10.0 28.2 NP Kohler Meadows X X X X X X X X X 3.9 25.0 28.9 CP Lily Pond X X X X X X 4.9 4.7 9.5 NP Morningside X X X 13.9 1.4 15.3 NP Oak Creek X X 0.0 2.3 2.3 MP Vadnais Heights Elementary School X X X X X 2.7 2.0 4.7 NP Westfield X X X X X X X X X X 14.0 6.7 20.7 NP Wolters X X X 0.0 1.9 1.9 NP Total Park Acreage Classification 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 14
Parks and Trails, cont 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 15
Economic Competitiveness Optional element City to chose to include to emphasis its importance and impact Existing Conditions Employment Forecasts Unemployment Employment by Industry Average Annual Wages Workforce Means of Transportation Toolkit to ensure a strong employment base Employment by Industry in Vadnais Heights Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, 2nd quarter data; Metropolitan Council staff have estimated some data points. Administrative and Waste Services All Other Industries Construction Educational Services Finance and Insurance Health Care and Social Assistance Information Manufacturing Other Services, Ex. Public Admin Public Administration Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Retail Trade Transportation and Warehousing 1.1% 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 2.8% 4.4% 7.9% 9.2% 11.2% 16.4% 16.7% 23.8% Wholesale Trade 2.9% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 16
Transportation Existing Conditions Traffic volumes/crash data Functional Classification Transportation Studies Roadway System Plan Future network Future traffic forecasts Future capacity deficiencies Recommended improvements Design standards Transit Market area Existing service Transitways Planned improvements Bikes/Pedestrians Existing facilities Regional trails Autonomous Vehicles Aviation Freight Healthy Environment 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 17
Transportation, cont 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 18
Water Resources Public Water Supply Existing system Water demand forecast Extensions Intergovernmental cooperation Emergency interconnections Surface Water Management Storm sewer system Challenges Best management practices Summary of Surface Water Management Plan Wastewater Management Existing system Metropolitan sewer service Inflow and infiltration (I & I) Private systems Inter-jurisdictional flows Extensions 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 19
Water Resources, cont 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 20
Implementation Plan Implementation Program Official Controls Zoning/subdivision ordinances Development review Comprehensive Plan amendments Housing Implementation Program Capital Improvements Plan Implementation Matrix Ongoing Long-term Short-term 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 21
Plan Adoption Process Public Hearings for PC and CC 5/22 PC 6/4 CC Following acceptance of the DRAFT Plan Affected jurisdictions have 6 months to review Metropolitan Council review Adoption of the DRAFT Plan and submission to the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Council review and comments back to the City prior to official adoption Authorize distribution of the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to affected jurisdictions for review Jurisdiction Type Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community Adjacent Community School District School District Watershed Management Organization Watershed Management Organization Regional Park Implementing Agency State Agency State Agency Jurisdiction Name Gem Lake Little Canada Maplewood North Oaks Shoreview St. Paul; Source Water related White Bear Lake White Bear Twp. Ramsey County 621; Mounds View 624; White Bear Lake Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization Ramsey County MnDOT MnDNR 06/04/2018 DRAFT 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UDPATE - CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING 22
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