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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCompPlan-Attachments2-5Excerpt of DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, December 13, 2016 2. Public Hearing — City of Medina Comprehensive Plan — Decennial Update Finke stated that he would attempt to cover the highlights as there is a lot of detail and the Commission has reviewed most of the document in previous meetings. He stated that the process to update the plan was started one year ago, and reviewed the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that there have been eight community meetings throughout the process to obtain input from the community in addition to the work of the Steering Committee, Planning Commission and the use of the online forum. He explained how the guides from the Metropolitan Council are used, noting that there was a reduction to the Met Council system statements and the City therefore was able to reduce their plans for development appropriately. He reviewed the vision statement which was used to develop the community goals and specific objectives within the plan. He explained that growth is planned in conjunction with infrastructure to ensure that the growth does not outpace the infrastructure within the City. He stated that one major change to the plan was the reduction in planned residential development compared to the previous plan in order to meet the minimum requirements of the Met Council. He noted that there was also some delay for the development of residential properties. He identified an area that had previously been planned for commercial but is now proposed to be planned as high density residential. He highlighted the specific areas within the City that have a changed proposed land use as a result of the updating of the plan. He suggested that discussion focus on the properties with proposed land use changes from what exists today. He displayed the staging and growth map which identifies when properties could be developed under the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that the business and commercial properties are not staged for development and could be developed as requests are received. He noted that the parks and trails chapter of the plan is highly impacted by the land use map. He noted that the implementation chapter addresses the things the City would need to do in order to come into line with the Comprehensive Plan, noting that once adopted the City has nine months to be in compliance with the plan. He noted that there are relatively low needs in terms of the sanitary sewer and identified the needs related to water. He provided highlights of the transportation chapter of the plan, noting that the City does not have control over the County and State roadways and reviewing proposed improvements. Albers asked if the Met Council has provided a transit plan for any cities outside of the light rail. Finke stated that although the Met Council does provide plans for some cities, they have not provided anything for Medina. He explained that Medina is at a disadvantage as some neighboring communities provide their own independent systems. He stated that if the City were interested it would make most sense to work with one of the neighboring communities to expand their transit system. He stated that this is the formal public hearing for the draft plan, although there have been many opportunities to provide feedback prior to tonight. He explained the submittal process that would be followed moving forward, which includes allowances for the necessary comment periods. Chairperson Reid opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Greg Hoglund, 19220 Hackamore Road, stated that he also owns several properties in Medina. He stated that he lives next to a major development being done by Lennar in Corcoran and noted some plans for future development from Lennar that is in both cities and is expected in 2017. Finke stated that he was unsure that would occur in 2017 but acknowledged that the development would take place in the next few years. Mr. Hoglund referenced the staging plan, noting that he is a big fan of Medina and specifically Hamel which is an unbelievably hidden gem and asset of the community He stated that his 1 Excerpt of DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, December 13, 2016 concern is that everything is being pushed along Highway 55 and he has not seen anything much being done in Hamel. He stated that there are some forces outside of the City and asked that the City think about spreading things out a bit to ensure Hamel does not get lost in the planning effort. Andy Jacobson, representing Dellcroft Farms, acknowledged that they are a bit late with their participation in the plan as their concern came with the AutoMotorPlex. He stated that they will find themselves across the road from a site with 63 percent site coverage. He stated that the concern is with the transition between residential and commercial. He asked that the City consider the 20.5 eastern most acres of the Dellcroft Farms property to be guided to low density residential to help create some transition between the AutoMotorPlex and rural residential, similar to what was done near the Wealshire property. Tim Whiten, representing five property owners east of Arrowhead Drive, stated that throughout this process their properties have been changed from medium to low density with delayed staging. He stated that the property owners accept the changes but just want to ensure that the guiding is not changed further. Chairperson V. Reid closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Chairperson V. Reid noted that there have been many discussions prior to tonight's meeting and noted that while changes can be made there would need to be a balance to ensure that the desired outcome is still reached. She suggested that grammatical changes be provided to staff outside of the meeting. She noted on page 13, objective three, and noted that the Steering Committee discussed this item and confirmed the consensus of the Commission that the guidelines be developed. She noted that the guidelines would be developed through a special committee in the future. Finke stated that there is a lot of detail within the plan and noted that there are some pretty significant changes to the land use within Hamel. He noted that within the existing plan there is a requirement for seven to 45 units per acre across the Uptown Hamel land use. He stated that within the draft plan a fair amount of flexibility was provided lowering the minimum density and maximum density to range of four to 15 units per acre, with flexibility to go up to 20 units per acre with special conditions. He noted that is a significant change that would still allow for fairly dense residential development but also provide flexibility to create a smaller development. Murrin agreed that the lower density would be more appropriate. R. Reid stated that perhaps a task force should be created for Uptown Hamel as there have been a number of applications that have come forward that have not come to fruition. Albers noted that one of the applications was trying to gain additional funding. Finke provided additional clarification on the mixed -use land use which is a relatively low density housing land use, between 3.4 to four unit per acre. He explained the requirement that one third to one quarter of the units be a higher density housing product, such as an apartment building or tight townhome, while the remainder of the site could be single family development. He stated that land use helps the City achieve the minimum of 253 higher density housing units without identifying a specific property for a higher density land use. Chairperson V. Reid noted that months have been spent on the proposed land uses and asked for the input of the Commission. 2 Excerpt of DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, December 13, 2016 White commented that the Steering Committee has done a great job on the land use as designated and noted that if any changes were made, there would need to be changes made in another area to balance the totals. She confirmed the consensus of the Commission to accept the land use section as proposed. Chairperson V. Reid referenced a letter that was received in regard to affordable housing from Housing Justice, which expressed concerns. R. Reid noted that the letter was dated December 1st, although the latest version of the plan was dated December 6th Finke replied that the plan did not change significantly before or after the letter. He stated that within the system statements from the Met Council, which guides cities, there are minimum requirements that are laid out explicitly. He stated that the minimum requirement is that the allocation of expected affordable housing be identified for the next 20 years and that the City plans for that within the land use and the programs that could be used. He stated that staff believes that the minimum requirements have been met. Barry stated that it appears the letter wants more put into the plan although that is not required. He did not see a value in changing the plan to be more specific to meet the concerns of the letter. R. Reid noted that there are no developers proposing to construct this type of housing in Medina and therefore the City can respond to requests that come in but would not need to be more explicit with details. Murrin stated that she talked to Finke earlier about the letter, noting that the organization is more geared for advocacy. She stated that the City has met the requirements of the Met Council and therefore does not have to meet the requests of the letter. Rengel stated that she believes the plan has an adequate balance of land uses and affordable housing. Albers noted that the City planned accordingly to identify where affordable housing would be a good fit based on the available transportation. Kathy Martin, Chair of the Steering Committee, stated that the City does not have a legal obligation to subsidize affordable housing. She stated that while some on the Committee did not support additional workforce housing, others believe that workforce housing provides a benefit to the community. She hoped that in the next few years there would be leadership in the City to help bring that into fruition and provide more workforce housing to the City. Barry referenced 4.3, noting that AMI is addressed in two sections and asked the percentages that are reflected and which AMI is used in the calculations. Finke replied that the AMI should correspond to the table and noted that he would make the necessary changes. He noted that additional information was added to the school districts as the school district has an impact on growth pressures and vice versa. Finke noted that the Park Commission took the lead on the park and trail chapter. Chairperson V. Reid stated that she is happy to see the hoped parks designation and referenced the 10 acre Fields of Medina park that she believed was going to be larger and provide a connection to Foxberry. 3 Excerpt of DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Finke noted that if that is a continued objective it should be called out and noted that perhaps the Park Commission should review that. Chairperson V. Reid noted that technically you would have to drive and if connectivity is a goal, there should be a trail connection for walkers. White stated that she believed that the Park Commission was waiting for another parcel to develop before expanding that park. She stated that there was some concern from residents of Foxberry that did not want to be connected. She acknowledged that now that the park is developed opinions may have changed. Finke stated that would be a good discussion point as if more land is desired in that area, that should be called out in the plan. Chairperson V. Reid noted that there were also comments regarding connection to Bridgewater. She confirmed the consensus of the Commission to recommend that the additional comments be added in regard to the Fields of Medina Park. Murrin referenced the moving of Highway 101 North and asked what would happen to the existing 101 and whether Peony would connect back up to 101. Finke replied that Peony would merge further north. He stated that the City is opposing that plan from the County. Murrin asked the advantage to keeping it the way it is now. She asked the odds of Medina winning the opposition. Finke replied that the County maintains the roadway and noted that the City did win the opposition in the previous attempt. Chairperson V. Reid referenced language regarding bicycle transportation and asked what would be considered regional destinations. Finke provided examples of major employment centers, schools and parks. Chairperson V. Reid asked for more information on the non -motorized transportation plan. Finke explained that the plan makes more sense when you zoom out as it is a regional plan that provides connections, such as Baker Park, and a broader system in the neighboring communities. He stated that the region has not identified assets to the north and east. He explained that the City would certainly have its own trails in those areas but those would not necessarily connect directly to the regional plan. He provided additional options for transit, noting that although not identified in the plan, the City could work with Plymouth to opt into their transit service. He noted that an additional taxing line item would be included for the transportation system. Kathy Martin noted that there was a survey done of residents and was surprised at the number of residents opposed public transit within the City. She stated that the Commission should be mindful of that opposition if they choose to recommend adding such statement. Chairperson V. Reid provided an example of a handicap resident that is not able to get bus service through Metro Mobility as the City is not a member. She believed that might be an option to explore for senior and handicap bus service. She stated that perhaps a statement be added that the City will explore options for seniors and disabled transportation options. 4 Excerpt of DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from Tuesday, December 13, 2016 White asked if the Comprehensive Plan would be the right place for that statement or whether staff should just look at options. It was the consensus of the Commission to amend the statement included in the transportation plan to add a comment regarding transportation for the disabled and seniors. Motion by White, seconded by Albers, to recommend approval the draft Comprehensive Plan as amended. Motion carries unanimously. 5 17 November 2016 CITY OF MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION 20152 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 STEERING COMMI I 1') E 20152 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 RE: Dellcroft Farms, 1722 Hamel Rd., Medina, Minnesota Dear Planning Commission and Steering Committee Members: ON Andrew N. Jacobson Direct Dial: (612) 672-8333 Direct Fax: (612) 642-8333 andy.jacobson@maslon.com As you know our firm represents Dellcroft Farms, LLC ("Dellcroft Farms"). Dellcroft Farms owns approximately 65.88 acres of land north of Hamel Road and west of Arrowhead Drive (the "North Parcel") in Medina. The North Parcel is currently zoned rural residential. As part of the pending revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, Dellcroft Farms believes the Planning Commission should consider guiding the North Parcel (or an appropriate portion of the North Parcel adjacent to Arrowhead Drive) from the current rural residential designation to low density residential (R-1). Leaving the North Parcel zoned as rural residential when it is set between business and industrial zoning to the north and east creates an abrupt transition in the zoning districts. Dellcroft Farms believes that low density residential (R-1) makes more sense for the zoning transition from the adjacent industrial/business zoned areas. Furthermore, considering that the parcel immediately east of Dellcroft Farms across Arrowhead Drive will have approximately 63% hardcover after development is complete, guiding this portion of Dellcroft Farms for low density residential (R-1), would create a more logical and appropriate transition for the abutting zoning districts along Arrowhead Drive and provide insulation between the areas zoned industrial/business and those zoned rural residential. Finally, Dellcroft Farms' concern with the abrupt transition of zoning are similar to the concerns the Excelsior Group made to the Planning Commission on November 9, 2016 in connection with the development of the Wealshire Group's memory care facility on property adjacent to the Excelsior Group's land. Specifically, Dellcroft Farms is concerned that the abrupt transition from business and industrial use with dense hardcover on the neighboring property will decrease the value of the North Parcel if it is not allowed to develop its property for low density residential use. Dellcroft Farms appreciates your consideration of its concerns. cc: Thomas Borman, Dellcroft Farms Jeanne Corwin, Dellcroft Farms Mayor Bob Mitchell Dusty Finke, City Planner Sincerely. AndyYacolison 4850-3619-0268.4 MASLON LLP ';: • 7 December 2016 CITY OF MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION 20152 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 RE: Dellcroft Farms, 1722 Hamel Rd., Medina, Minnesota Dear Planning Commission: / Andrew N. Jacobson Direct Dial: (612) 672-8333 Direct Fax: (612) 642-8333 andyjacobson@masion.com As you know our firm represents Dellcroft Farms, LLC ("Dellcroft Farms"). Dellcroft Farms owns approximately 65.88 acres of land north of Hamel Road and west of Arrowhead Drive (the "North Parcel") in Medina along with approximately 90 acres of land directly south of the North Parcel on the other side of Hamel Road (the "South Parcel"). The North Parcel and South Parcel are each currently zoned rural residential. We request that, in connection with the pending revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission change the guiding applicable to the easterly 20.5 acres of the North Parcel to low density residential (R-1) in order to create a buffer between the proposed AutoMotorPlex project and the rural residential zoning district. Attached are maps that illustrate the two parcels along with the proposed area for guiding the modification. Please note that Dellcroft Farms is not requesting any change to the guiding of any other portion of the North Parcel or South Parcel. With what appears to be the imminent approval of the AutoMotorPlex project, there will be an abrupt transition of zoning on Hamel Road from business park to rural residential. Dellcroft Farms' concerns with the transition zoning are similar to the concerns the Excelsior Group has in connection with the development of the Wealshire Group's memory care facility on property adjacent to the Excelsior Group's land. Transition zoning makes sense in both contexts in order to create a gradual transition from densely zoned business/industrial use to low density residential use. Furthermore, the applicable portion of the North Parcel will provide for easy extension of the M.U.S.A. utilities, as those utilities service the parcels directly to the north and east of the North Parcel. Leaving the easterly portion of the North Parcel zoned as rural residential when it is set between business and industrial zoning to the north and east creates an abrupt transition in the zoning districts and reduces the value of Dellcroft Farms' property. Dellcroft Farms believes that low density residential (R-1) is both fair and makes more sense for a zoning transition from R-1 to the adjacent industrial/business zoned areas. Note that the AutoMotorPlex parcel will have approximately 63% hardcover after development is complete. While we appreciate the landscape screening that has been added to the project, because of the topography of the site and lack of berms, the efficacy of the proposed landscape screening will be limited. 4835-7262-9309.2 MASLON LLP CITY OF MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION 7 December 2016 Page 2 We acknowledge that we are requesting changes to the guiding of a portion of the North Parcel late in the Comprehensive PIan update process. However, note that we would have requested these changes earlier had we known about the proposed AutoMotorPlex project. Dellcroft Farms' request for the reguiding are a direct result of the dramatic change along Arrowhead Drive that will result from the AutoMotorPlex project. Dellcroft Farms appreciates your consideration of its request for re -guiding a portion of the North Parcel. Sincerely, Andy J2lcobson Enclosures cc: Thomas Borman, Dellcroft Farms Jeanne Corwin, Dellcroft Farms Mayor Bob Mitchell Dusty Finke, City Planner MASLON LLP Hennepin County Property Map PARCEL ID: 1011823430001 OWNER NAME: Dellcroft Farms Lllp PARCEL ADDRESS: 1975 Hamel Rd, Medina MN 55340 PARCEL AREA: 89.79 acres, 3,911,425 sq ft A-T-B: Torrens SALE PRICE: SALE DATA: SALE CODE: ASSESSED 2015, PAYABLE 2016 PROPERTY TYPE: Farm HOMESTEAD: Non -Homestead MARKET VALUE: $558,000 TAX TOTAL: $5,748.40 ASSESSED 2016, PAYABLE 2017 PROPERTY TYPE: Farm HOMESTEAD: Non -homestead MARKET VALUE: $487,300 Date: 12/5/2016 Comments: Dellcroft Farms Property - North and South Parcels This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. COPYRIGHT ©HENNEPIN COUNTY 2016 Hennepin County Property Map PARCEL ID: 1011823410001 OWNER NAME: Dellcroft Farms Lllp PARCEL ADDRESS: 1722 Hamel Rd, Medina MN 55340 PARCEL AREA: 65.88 acres, 2,869,803 sq ft A-T-B: Torrens SALE PRICE: SALE DATA: SALE CODE: ASSESSED 2015, PAYABLE 2016 PROPERTY TYPE: Farm HOMESTEAD: Non -Homestead MARKET VALUE: $507,200 TAX TOTAL: $5,225.06 ASSESSED 2016, PAYABLE 2017 PROPERTY TYPE: Farm HOMESTEAD: Non -homestead MARKET VALUE: $441 ,400 Date: 12/5/2016 Comments: East 20.5 Acres of North Parcel This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. COPYRIGHT © HENNEPIN COUNTY 2016 ifiJc Housing Justice Center Public Interest Legal Advocates December 1, 2016 Scott Johnson, City Administrator Dusty Finke, City Planner Debra Peterson, Associate Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340 RE : Medina Comprehensive Plan/Affordable Housing Element Dear Mr. Johnson, Mr. Finke, and Ms. Peterson: The Housing Justice Center (HJC) is a public interest law firm dedicated to preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing. As local governments around the metro area update their comprehensive plans for 2018, we are monitoring these efforts, to ensure that local governments adopt housing policies in their comprehensive plans that fully comply with statutory requirements and lead to increased affordable housing production. As a part of our advocacy, we have been following Medina's progress on its comprehensive plan update, which we understand could be ready for jurisdictional review by January 2017. We have specifically reviewed your draft of "Chapter 4: Housing and Neighborhoods" and wanted to draw your attention to concerns our organization has about Medina's affordable housing implementation program. As the City notes in Chapter 4, Medina is growing and is committed to providing opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. We are pleased to see the City making this commitment but the City's track record on affordable housing and the perfunctory nature of its draft housing implementation plan call this commitment into question. As the plan itself reveals, the City has made little progress in constructing new affordable housing. From 2010-2015, Medina issued no building permits for multifamily housing units. (Ch.4, pg. 1). According to current Met Council data, Medina has a need for 506 new affordable units between 2011 and 2020. At this point, halfway through that ten year period, Medina has produced 26 affordable units, which is 5% of its need when it should be at the 50% mark to be on schedule. These figures demonstrate that Medina's present approach to affordable housing production is not working. Unless the City adopts more effective approaches to affordable housing production in its 570 Asbury Street, Suite 104 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 • tel: 651.642.0102 • fax: 651.642.0051 Dedicated to expanding and preserving the supply of affordable housing in Minnesota and nationwide comprehensive plan, Medina will fall even further behind during the next decade, when Medina will have a need for an additional 253 affordable units for 2021-2030. The cty's experience with Medina Woods Townhomes also suggests room for improvement on how the city approaches affordable housing. As you know, the City Council withdrew its support from Dominium's original proposal in the face of strong community opposition, forcing Dominium to return with an altered proposal. That community opposition was largely based upon fears around property values and crime, concerns which evidence has largely discredited. The altered proposal was reduced to 26 units in order to not require a rezoning, and could no longer count on a waiver of sewer and water connection fees by the city. Those two factors, plus the resulting increased construction costs and architectural fees due to redesign, drove up project costs dramatically. Minnesota Housing calculated that project costs per unit had increased by $85,919 as a result of the Cty's actions. This substantially increased the drain on state and federal housing resources, reducing the funding available to produce additional affordable units elsewhere in the region. The city's housing element of its comprehensive plan is an opportunity to ensure this unfortunate result does not repeat itself. We would urge the city to review and incorporate strategies from other cities that have successfully overcome community opposition, for example the City of Carver. Our biggest concern is with the City's discussion of Affordable Housing programs, starting on p. 4-6. When the draft chapter does address how a program may be used, it simply states the City "should develop" a policy; for example; the chapter states that Medina "should develop" a tax abatement policy, a tax increment financing policy, and a fee waiver or reduction policy. This is not a plan; it is a document saying there should be a plan. We were part of a working advisory group that drafted the regional Housing Policy Plan. One of the problems the group sought to address was the tendency toward vague and noncommittal housing implementation plans. Too often cities included language in their past plans indicating they would consider certain policies, and nothing more. In our review of subsequent action on those plans, the most common pattern was that such policy ideas remained on the shelf, never to be considered again. Changing this pattern of vagueness and inaction became a major theme of the Housing Policy Plan. According to the Plan, guiding land at higher densities alone is insufficient to meet the existing or projected needs for affordable housing. Complete implementation programs must identify a community's `public programs, fiscal devices, and other specific actions to be undertaken in states sequence.' (Minn. Stat. § 473.859, Subd. 4) to meet housing needs as stated in statute, and clearly and directly link which tools will be used, and in what circumstances, to explicitly address the needs previously identified. 570 Asbury Street, Suite 104 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 • tel: 651.642.0102 • fax: 651.642.0051 Dedicated to expanding and preserving the supply of affordable housing in Minnesota and nationwide The Met Council has elaborated on this further in the Local Planning Handbook for cities. In the section on "Housing : Linking Tools to Needs", the Council emphasizes the importance of considering any and every tool at a city's disposal to address the community's housing needs. The handbook then sets out a table as an example. Rather than simply stating that the city should consider a particular tool, the table repeatedly indicates "we will explore" tool XYZ and then sets a time deadline for documenting and completing decisions on the tool in question. Medina's plan should follow this format. Of course the City may need to engage in further analysis and discussion with respect to some of the policy tools or investments under consideration; the point is to commit to completing that work and doing so by a particular date. Furthermore, in addition to this limited review of the cited affordable housing production programs, several of the recognized tools and resources to address housing needs, which are listed in the Metropolitan Council's local planning handbook, go unaddressed in Medina's housing chapter. If the city has intentionally rejected those other tools, the Plan should say why; if not, the Plan should address them. Medina's draft affordable housing implementation program, which begins on page six of its draft housing chapter, does not state the affordable housing programs in which the City presently participates and what programs the City will use to meets its 2021-2030 allocation of affordable housing need. For example, the draft chapter states that "The City already partners in a number of the programs in order to support affordable housing." (Ch. 4, pg. 6). However, the chapter does not list what these programs are. The chapter does say that Hennepin County participates in several of the listed programs (for example, Community Development Block Grants, HOME Funds, Neighborhood Stabilization Program), but Medina's individual relationship with these programs and Hennepin County's administration of them is omitted. Does Medina have a history with these programs? How will the City work with Hennepin County to administer these programs locally in order to build new affordable housing units? These questions are unanswered in the City's draft housing chapter. Even as simple a commitment as stating the city will actively seek out and solicit affordable housing developers would be a constructive action to take. The city's Housing Chapter also addresses the city's obligation to guide land for higher density residential development by identifying three sites that would be zoned so as to allow for meeting the city's need allocation of 253 units. The minimum number of units planned for those three sites totals 273 units, which means 93% of those units would have to be affordable. Unless the city envisions at least 93% of housing units on those sites being affordable, it would appear the city should be planning for a greater number of total units on those sites, with correspondingly higher minimum densities. (Housing Policy Plan, pg. 113). In its present form, Medina's draft housing chapter does not meet the statutory and Council standard for an adequate implementation plan. Without a more detailed analysis of the recognized tools and resources to address housing needs, Medina's housing chapter will be found inadequate and, more importantly, the chapter will not provide city staff, elected officials, residents, and other interested parties with a blueprint for how Medina will meet its 253- unit allocation of affordable housing need for 2021-2030. 570 Asbury Street, Suite 104 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 • tel: 651.642.0102 • fax: 651.642.0051 Dedicated to expanding and preserving the supply of affordable housing in Minnesota and nationwide Housing Justice Center is committed to ensuring that all metro cities adopt robust affordable housing implementation plans designed to produce new affordable housing units and meet their share of affordable housing need. In its present form, Medina's draft housing chapter does not meet that standard. We urge the City to strongly consider these changes, and we would be happy to help in any way we can. Sincerely, Tim Tho President . nd Se or Attorney Housing Ju ' - - enter 570 Asbury Street, Suite 104 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 • tel: 651.642,0102 • fax: 651.642,0051 Dedicated to expanding and preserving the supply of affordable housing in Minnesota and nationwide 12/9/2016 City of Medina 2040 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing Planning Commission — December 13, 2016 MEDINA Why do we have a Comp Plan anyways? • Sets the Vision and Goals of the City • Guides Growth and Development • Informs City Investments — Transportation — Sewer — Water — Parks and Trails • Informs City policy ▪ Because we have to... — State Law requires metro cities to update plans every 10 years — Deadline is December 31, 2018 1 12/9/2016 Process to Date • 15 month effort • Eight community meetings — Kick-off Event at Celebration Day (Sept. 2015) — Visioning Event (Nov. 2015) — Community Meetings (May 2016) — Celebration Day Info Booth (Sept. 2016) — Open Houses (Oct. -Nov. 2016) • Series of 13 Steering Committee Meetings • 4 Concurrent City Council/Planning Commission • Electronic involvement via "mySidewalk" — https://medinacompplan.mysidewalk.com/ Primary Policy Drivers • Plan required to be consistent with Met Council System Statements • Minimum residential development — 951 new households — City is required to allow and plan for a minimum of 951 new households — 40%-50% reduction from what has been previously planned • Minimum higher density housing — 253 units — 253 of the units are required to be 8 units/acre • Minimum overall average density-3 homes/acre — Average of new development is required to be > 3 units/acre — Some areas can be planned for lower, made up with more density elsewhere 2 12/9/2016 Vision Statement Medina is a community united by a common goal: to sustain and enhance the quality of life of its residents. Medina will protect its significant natural resources and open space throughout the City, while honoring its rural heritage and fostering safe and well -designed neighborhoods, places of recreation and destinations for citizens to gather. Development within the City will be commensurate with available transportation systems, municipal services and school capacity. Community Goals Preserve rural vistas, open spaces, and wetlands in all parts of the community to promote the rural character of Medina. Protect and enhance the environment and natural resources throughout the community. Encourage and incent innovative and environmentally friendly approaches to planning, engineering and developmen Expand urban services only as necessary to accommodate regionally forecasted residential growth, desired business opportunities and achievement of other Community Goals. Develop at a sustainable pace proportionate with capacity of schools and transportation, water supply and wastewater infrastructure available to the City. Spread development so that it is not geographically concentrated during particular timeframes. Promote public and private gathering places and civic events that serve the entire community. Preserve and expand trails and parks to provide community recreational facilities, connect neighborhoods, and encourage healthy lifestyles of its residents. Provide opportunities for a diversity of housing at a range of costs to support residents at all stages of their lives. Encourage an attractive, vibrant business community that complements the residential areas of the City. Maintain its commitment to public safety through support of the City's police department and coordination with its contracted volunteer fire departments. Manage the City through prudent budgeting processes, retaining a skilled and efficient staff and long-range planning ano financial management. 3 12/9/2016 Primary Changes from 2010-2030 Plan • Significant reduction of property planned for residential development — Some property removed from MUSA and designated Rural Residential — Some property guided Business instead of residential • Delay for some residential development • Expanded residential development at Medina Road and Brockton/Hunter • High density housing planned in southwest corner of City IRj l �L% MEDINA l — J — f '- � r ,A..r� S + — °iy ; N1ap5.2 Future Band Use Plan DRAFT 12l0812016 - 7 d h 4 - �� �-wq i - I Yt _ - futon uM U. ana tMI im a Imo. Dm.,e IMI ^ik* ate . , =um w.e.... AM1.1[1.mWC. cam. m = RIP, Cwmrcr..Y = . ,..se. __- IMI.y, 0,.411mu. 1.0 ,.. 1.11 c...e. soma, u.a, o 1125 us � A%1.s 4 12/9/2016 11.45DINA Development and Growth Plan DRAFT 1218/2016 Lewd Cure ...al. A aar Mak Ia.. 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Implementation Zoning Changes — Mixed Residential — Adjust density for MDR and HDR — Amend zoning map consistent with future land us — Uptown Hamel — adjust residential requirements — Commercial — scale/compatibility of Highway 55/Tamarack — Review environmental regulations • Capital Improvement Program 6 12/9/2016 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Key takeaways: • Upsize gravity line at Hamel & Hunter Lift Stations at Willow Or and at Mohawk fh ($4510,000 each) Draft Figure 7.2: Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Hamel Medina Wastewater Plan Medina, MN Cwri WSB Trunk 'Water System Beyond 2040: • 500,000 gallon Loretto area Waler Tower ($1.700.000) Key takeaways: • New 1,41:0,000 gallon Water Tower alter 2020 (S3.000.000) • Water Treatment Plant Expansion by 2040 ($1.600.000) Revised uitirnate Trunk Water System. Map • ram.. n. ootrd...,.ew o...be. . ft., WSB ar> 7 12/9/2016 Figure 10.11: Fxecuifve Summary of Trampertation Strategies Medina Transportation Plan ed Ina, MN Next Steps • City Council Review: January 17, 2017 • Jurisdictional Review: March -August 2017 • Met Council Review: October -December 2017 Potential Adoption: December 2017-January 2018 8 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open Houses Comment Card MEDINA 1. What are your thoughts and impressions on the draft Comprehensive Plan update? 2. What, if any, changes would you suggest the Steering Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council consider? 3. Do you have any questions on the Plan? 4. Other comments: Name: Address: Please contact me regarding my questions above 60/4/‘', R61( lg� GF(i ��A � Phone: �- V-2-')- 4,c,-7 Email: C /2c), 76'5 14-1,4 fL . Comments can be submitted to City Planner Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@ci.medina.mn.us or at the mySidewalk online forum: https://medinacompplan.mysidewalk.com/ 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open Houses Comment Card MEDINA 1. What are your thoughts and impressions on the draft Comprehensive Plan update? 2. What, if any, changes would you suggest the Steering Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council consider? ten-- 3. Do you have any questions on the Plan? 4. Other comments: Please contact me regarding my questions above Name: a.A.Z- 'Z'' Phone: 7 6. 3 '77, - 9 3T3 a Address: �l c9-v Email: Comments can be submitted to City Planner Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@ci.medina.mn.us or at the mySidewalk online forum: https://medinacompplan.mysidewalk.com/ 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open Houses Comment Card MEDIINA . What are your thoughts and impressions on the draft Comprehensive Plan update? 2. What, if any, changes would you suggest the Steering Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council consider? ao o p`ti_o--x� 3. Do you have any questions on the Plan? 4. Other comments: Please contact me regarding my questions above Name: 10071. -,F /(�iy / ,� Phone: 4)l " 5 5' 7 Address: �o ot&,-r-Lge,os Email: Comments can be submitted to City Planner Dusty Finke at dusty.finke@ci.medina.mn.us or at the mySidewalk online forum: https://medinacompplan.mysidewalk.com/ From: mlamberty22@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 3:33 PM To: Dusty Finke Cc: bob.mitchell@ci.medina.mn.us; Doug Dunlay; Lou & Reid Johnson; Lou & Reed Johnson; Bill & Tamara Freeland; Ken & Elizabeth Bechler; Tim Whitten Subject: Arrowhead Drive Zoning/Staging Hi Dusty, I am writing to reaffirm our commitment to rezone the 5 properties along Arrowhead Drive to a Low Density Staged 2020 or sooner as described in the current proposed comp and staging plan. It is my understanding our properties have been designated for Medium Density since 2006 with 2016 staging - a designation made by the council at a time when Bridgewater first opened. Our request is consistent with city objectives and market demands for Lower Density housing in our area and we are amenable to the delayed staging of 2020 or earlier. Dusty, our properties are no longer situated in a Rural Residential environment. We are literally being surrounded by residential, Business and Commercial development that depreciates both our Rural Residential lifestyle and our property value. During one council meeting you referenced Rural Residential residents complaining about no longer having the same quality of life when surrounded by developments. We won't speak for others however I will tell you what we have experienced. My wife and I acquired 12.3 acres in 1993, installed septic and a well and have maintained a private road at our own expense when we obviously could have purchased a more substantial house on a 1/3 acre lot had we chosen a neighborhood lifestyle. Currently, our entire western property line has a blacktop path with strangers walking through what used to be our yard, the western property line also borders a proposed Business Development Staged 2018. We used to see stars to the north, occasionally we could see the northern lights. Now the majority of our northern property line adjoins the rear of the Bridgewater development. Ambient light shows through from OSI to our southwest, yard and house lights show to our southeast. Recently, we found a used needle and syringe in the landscaping on our side of the path (no more getting the mail without shoes on) and I was called a F_ING A_HOLE for asking someone to stop driving his 4-wheeler on our property - property that is posted as Private Drive/No Trespassing in 3 locations. Please share this with other members of the Council. Thank you, Mark & Tracey Lamberty 4250 Arrowhead Drive Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Dusty Finke From: mlamberty22@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 3:34 PM To: Dusty Finke Cc: B Mitchell; Doug Dunlay; Lou & Reid Johnson; Lou & Reed Johnson; Bill & Tamara Freeland; Ken & Elizabeth Bechler; Tim Whitten Subject: Arrowhead Drive Zoning/Staging Hi Dusty, I am writing to reaffirm our commitment to rezone the 5 properties along Arrowhead Drive to a Low Density Staged 2020 or sooner as described in the current proposed comp and staging plan. It is my understanding our properties have been designated for Medium Density since 2006 with 2016 staging - a designation made by the council at a time when Bridgewater first opened. Our request is consistent with city objectives and market demands for Lower Density housing in our area and we are amenable to the delayed staging of 2020 or earlier. Dusty, our properties are no longer situated in a Rural Residential environment. We are literally being surrounded by residential, Business and Commercial development that depreciates both our Rural Residential lifestyle and our property value. During one council meeting you referenced Rural Residential residents complaining about no longer having the same quality of life when surrounded by developments. We won't speak for others however I will tell you what we have experienced. My wife and I acquired 12.3 acres in 1993, installed septic and a well and have maintained a private road at our own expense when we obviously could have purchased a more substantial house on a 1/3 acre lot had we chosen a neighborhood lifestyle. Currently, our entire western property line has a blacktop path with strangers walking through what used to be our yard, the western property line also borders a proposed Business Development Staged 2018. We used to see stars to the north, occasionally we could see the northern lights. Now the majority of our northern property line adjoins the rear of the Bridgewater development. Ambient light shows through from OSI to our southwest, yard and house lights show to our southeast. Recently, we found a used needle and syringe in the landscaping on our side of the path (no more getting the mail without shoes on) and I was called a F_ING A_HOLE for asking someone to stop driving his 4-wheeler on our property - property that is posted as Private Drive/No Trespassing in 3 locations. Please share this with other members of the Council. Thank you, Mark & Tracey Lamberty 4250 Arrowhead Drive Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Dusty Finke From: Debra Peterson Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 9:46 AM To: Scott Johnson Cc: Dusty Finke Subject: FW: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House Comments below. Vgbra P¢tgrson fIssociatg Planngr City of Medina From: Vicki Rahn [mailto:vrassbachrahn@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:21 AM To: Debra Peterson Subject: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House Hi Debra, Per our discussion, I am sending a quick note regarding County Road 116. I live in Foxberry Farms and have been concerned about the 55 mph speed limit that is currently posted. Sometimes I along with other neighbors feel like we are taking a huge risk driving in and out of our neighborhood with drivers coming from the North on Co Rd 116 in the evening and heading South on Co Rd 116 in the morning. 1. There is a passing lane heading North, however people somehow feel inconvenienced moving over or try to get as close to possible to a non-moving vehicle trying to turn left in to our neighborhood - this has become an epidemic. 2. Vehicles on Co Rd 116 tend to block our entrances in the morning rush hour so we can not get out of our neighborhood. (This has become less of a problem with the 21eft turn lanes onto Hwy 55 East). I feel a solution would be to adjust the speed limit from 55 mph + to 35 mph between Hwy 55 and Hackamore Road. (This area has a high number of residents trying to get on to and off of Co Rd 116) I shouldn't feel like I am taking my life in my own hands most or the time I try to get back in my own neighborhood with the distracted, inattentive drivers behind me going 55 mph+. Thank You For Your Consideration. Vicki Rahn 900 Sunset Court Medina, MN 55340 i How has Medina's land use plan changed? 2030 Future Land Use Map 2040 Future Land Use Map Map 5-2 MEDINA Future Land Use Plan Guide Plan Rural Residential - Agriculture Developing -Post 2030 Low Density Res 2.0 - 3.49 U/A Medium Density Res 3.5-6.99 U/A _ High Density Ras 7 - 30 U/A - Mixed Use 3.5 - 6.99 U/A - Mixed Use - Business 7 - 45 U/A - Commercial _ General Business Industrial Business Private Recreation (PREC) - Parks and Recreation - P-R - State or Regional Open Space - Public Semi -Public 0 U/A Closed Sanitary Landfill Right -of -Way /� 'This map is not perfectly precise. Actual boundaries may vary, and should be field verged. Last Amended: May 21, 2013(CPA 2030-4) Adopted: November 17, 2009 UTM, Zone 15N, NAD 83 Scale: 1:30,000 MEDINA Future Land Use Plan DRAFT 08/30/2016 Legend Future Land Use Rural Residential _ Agricultural Future Development Area I Low Density Residential II j Medium Density Residential - High Density Residential Mixed Residential - Uptown Hamel - Commercial - Business Rural Commercial - Institutional Private Recreational I= Park, Recreational, and Open Space - Closed Sanitary Landfill Wetland Locations 1..--;="1 Wetland Locations Map Date: September 13, 2016 Miles Trunk Water System PA;ent.el Sur re 0.50 MG Elev Tan Ile XWL: 119S Beyond 2040: • 500,000 gallon Loretto area Water Tower ($1,700,000) future Served eV Made P a JXemel Pressure one Future Ala P assure 20 Exluug 0.4 MG E c Tank HWL: 1165 wedina Indepen trace Beam Water System Served by Medea !laming Water Syltem r+xcert 1.0 MG W a4tr Stnraee Faulltq Prytentrdl Future Wells In Esssra Well Ewald Key takeaways: • New 1,000,000 gallon Water Tower after 2020 ($3,000,000) • Water Treatment Plant Expansion by 2040 ($1,600,000) MEDINA Revised Ultimate Trunk Water System Map • Falalreg Weft Etieting Syilere /v' lawn a sveeesn. 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Map Date: October 24, 2016 Scale: 1:30,000