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2016-05-26 Council Agenda Packet
CITY OF CORCORAN *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by Door. Corcoran City Council Agenda May 26, 2016 - 7:00pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval 4. Open Forum 5. Presentations 6. Consent Agenda a. Draft Minutes of May 12, 2016 Council Meeting* b. Assessing Contract* c. Resolution Approving Tobacco, Beer and Liquor Licenses 2016-40* d. Resolution Accepting Corcoran Soccer Association Donation 2016-41* 7. Claims as Presented a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500)* b. All Other Financial Claims* 8. Staff Reports / Memos / Commissions a. Planning Project Update* b. Code Compliance Report* 9. Public Hearing a. Potential Assessment for Dust Control in 2016* 10. Planning Business a. City Initiated Ordinance Amendment to the Private Drive Ordinance (City file 16-003)* b. Corcoran Southeast Plan and Design Guidelines Update (City file 15-021)* c. Sign Ordinance Update* d. Sketch Plan for Roalstad Property (city file 16-014) 11. Unfinished Business 12. New Business a. Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis* 13. Unscheduled Items 14. 2016 Council Schedule* 15. Council Liaison Calendar Planning Commission 6/02/16 7/07/16 8/14/16 9/01/16 10/6/16 LaFave Keefe Hank Thomas Guenthner Parks and Trails Commission 6/21/16 7/19/16 8/16/16 9/20/16 10/18/16 Keefe Hank Thomas Guenthner LaFave 16. Adjournment Public Hearingii Type !�� /'� �`�J Date ng (\ r`I it l �ii 1 l f f-I :1 1r) M Page 1 of 1 -I V a-Lb I Page I of I CITY OF CORCORAN City Council Meeting Minutes May 12 , 2016 - 7:00pm The Corcoran City Council met on May 12, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN. Present were Mayor Guenthner, Councilor Hank, Councilor LaFave, and Councilor Thomas. Councilor Keefe was excused. Also present were City Administrator Martens, Director of Public Safety Gottschalk, and City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise. 1.Call to Order / Roll Call Mayor Guenthner called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. 2.Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Guenthner invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3.Agenda Approval MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Thomas to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) Mayor Guenthner recognized Jennifer Russell the newly appointed Charter Commission member who was in attendance. 4.Open Forum No persons were present for open forum. 5.Presentations a. Shaun Irwin – Anderson Insurance and Investment Agency, Inc. Shaun Irwin, the City’s insurance broker introduced himself to new Councilmembers and spoke to the Council regarding the insurance coverages the City utilizes. Council asked questions regarding the types of coverage and ways to reduce liabilities. 6.Consent Agenda a.Draft Minutes of April 28, 2016 Council Meeting b.Resolution 2016-36 Accepting Firearms Safety Donation from Armand Brachman c.Resolution 2016-37 Dedicating 2015 Funds Toward Long Range Planning d.Resolution 2016-39 Approving the BCA Master Joint Powers Agreement and Court Amendment e.Resolution 2016-38 Accepting Firearms Safety Donations Councilor Thomas asked that Items b. and e. be considered separately. MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by LaFave to approve the consent agenda consisting of Items a., c., and d. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) Mayor Guenthner read aloud Resolution 2016-36 Accepting Firearms Safety Donation from Armand Brachman. MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by LaFave to approve Item b. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) Mayor Guenthner read aloud Resolution 2016-38 Accepting Firearm Safety Donations and recognized the volunteers and donors. MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by LaFave to approve Item e. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) 7.Claims as Presented a. Escrow Claims (Fund #500) MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to approve the escrow claims as presented. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas 6a. (Motion carried 4:0) b. All Other Financial Claims MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by LaFave to approve all other claims as presented. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) 8. Staff Reports / Memos/Commissions a. Solar Ordinance Workshop Mayor Guenthner noted the date of the event is scheduled for May 25th at 6:00pm. City Administrator Martens noted that City Planner Lindahl was finalizing the presenters. Per consensus, Council directed staff to place a notice in the paper regarding the event. 9. Planning Business No planning business was presented. 10. Unfinished Business No unfinished business was presented. 11. New Business a. 2015 Audit Andy Berg of Abdo, Eick & Meyers, the City’s auditing firm, presented the report noting due to a new accounting standard the City’s pension liability is found in the audit. Mr. Berg noted the City received a clean opinion which is the best available. Council discussed the pension liability and the City’s obligation. It was noted that the state would make changes to the plan to cover the liability and that the budgetary impact would be based on any incremental change by the legislature. Mr. Berg reviewed the management letter. City Administrator Martens noted that the unrestricted fund balance with dedicating funds toward long range planning leaves the unrestricted fund balance just under 35 percent. Council discussed the peer group and that other cities may receive local government aid and the City of Corcoran does not. Council discussed the pension liability and internal controls and inventory of equipment. Mayor Guenthner thanked Mr. Berg and staff. City Administrator Martens thanked City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Beise and Deputy Clerk Heinecke for their work on the audit. MOTION: made by Thomas, seconded by Hank to accept the 2015 Management Letter and Audit results as presented. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) b. Compensation Study Survey Results City Administrator Martens presented the report, noting that some positions are lower than the market, health insurance premium are higher than the market and other benefits are slightly higher or consistent with other employers. City Administrator Martens noted that staff met with the City’s insurance brokers and due to changes with health reform the City will no longer be in the LOGIS group and health insurance premiums will go down this year. Council discussed looking at which cities were in the LOGIS group and looking at a health insurance consultant. City Administrator Martens noted that due to health care reform, premiums in the small group market are age banded and staff is looking at equitable options for premiums. Council discussed pay philosophies, considering an outside consultant to review the compensation system and disability insurance benefits. Mayor Guenthner and Councilor LaFave volunteered to participate in a sub-committee to review compensation and benefits. Per consensus, staff was directed to establish a schedule and work plan to review compensation. c. Crew Leader Appointment – Brandon Heinz City Administrator Martens presented the report. Council discussed hours for different departments. MOTION: made by Hank, seconded by Thomas to approve the job offer and appointment of Brandon Heinz to the position of Public Works Crew Leader. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) 12. Unscheduled Items No unscheduled were presented. 13. 2016 Council Schedule City Administrator Martens reviewed the Council schedule. 14. Council Liaison Calendar The Council liaison calendar was not reviewed, but was available in the Council Packet. 15. Adjournment MOTION: made by LaFave, seconded by Hank to adjourn. Voting Aye: Guenthner, Hank, LaFave, and Thomas (Motion carried 4:0) Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm. ________________________________ Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 6b. Council Meeting: May 26, 2016 Prepared By: Brad Martens Topic: Assessing Contract Action Required: Approval Summary: The City currently contracts with Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. for assessing services. The existing contract term is October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016; staff has obtained three proposals for assessing services beginning October 1, 2016 as shown below: Company/Organization Base Cost Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. $55,500 Hennepin County $59,000 Equalized Assessment Solutions $48,512 The low proposal was submitted by Equalized Assessment Solutions; due to staff being unfamiliar with the company, an interview was conducted on May 3, 2016. After the interview staff has elected not to move forward with Equalized Assessment Solutions for the following reasons: • Individuals operating the business work full-time jobs during the daytime so assessment work would be done primarily on nights and weekends; staff believes that there is not sufficient overlap of daytime hours to work with Corcoran staff as needed • The individuals have not had experience with open book meetings • Situational questions answered resulted in a belief that customer service would be reduced from existing service levels • The individuals do not have approval of their supervisor to complete some work in the daytime; this is in direct conflict to what they represented during the interview process It is recommended that the City move forward with a contract with Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. The details of that contract are as follows: • Term: o Two year contract: October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2018 • Cost: o Year 1 cost of $55,500 plus miscellaneous supplies (cost for current year is $58,512 plus miscellaneous supplies) o Year 2 increase by two percent o Additional $24 for each new parcel over current count of 2,423 • New: o Added section to have assessor provide land value information annually for updated park dedication fees (staff request) Page 2 Proposals are attached to this document; please note the proposal from Hennepin County was not formally completed as I informed the County that I would not be recommending them for approval. Financial/Budget: The City has budgeted $60,000 for assessing services for 2016. Approving an agreement with Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. would result in a budget reduction for 2017. Alignment with Values: This item relates to the following adopted values: EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. Council Action: Approve the Contract for Assessing Services with Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. for a term of October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2018 Attachments: 1. Proposal – Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. 2. Proposal – Equalized Assessment Solutions 3. Proposal – Hennepin County TO: Corcoran Mayor and City Councilmembers Brad Martens, City Administrator FROM: Rolf Erickson, City Assessor 763-473-3978 DATE: May 12, 2016 revised RE: 2017 Assessment Contract Term of Contract October 1, 2016-September 31, 2018 Effective Date of Rate October 1, 2016 Current Contract Amount: $58,512 Requested Amount for 2017 Assessment: $55,500 Current Monthly Fee $4,876 Requested Monthly Fee $4,625 We are requesting that we change to a two year contract. The reduced rate for the 2017 assessment would begin on October 1, 2016. On October 1, 2017, for the 2018 assessment, our rate would increase by 2% plus an additional $24.00 dollars for each new parcel over the current parcel count of 2,423 parcels. We strive to give Corcoran the fairest assessment possible at the best rate. Our job is to follow the law and treat all citizens fairly and equally. We are continually being given new mandates from Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Revenue to deal with. When we do an effective and fair assessment, the Corcoran City Administrator and Council hear little from the citizens. If an unequal and poorly done assessment is completed the citizens of Corcoran will let the city know. An assessor who has not worked in Hennepin County as an assessor in charge of an assessment and has not worked directly with the Hennepin County Assessor’s office does not realized the scope of work expected of them. The amount for supplies and postage should be approximately the same as last year. A copy of the proposed contract is included with this memo. Please present this to the Council at the next possible meeting. Thank you for your consideration. CONTRACT FOR ASSESSING SERVICES This contract is made this first day of October, 2016, by and between the City of Corcoran, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter called the “Municipality”) and Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. 14520 12th Ave. North, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447 DBA Southwest Assessing, a Minnesota Corporation (hereinafter called the “Contractor”) The Contractor represents that he is a Licensed Minnesota Assessors as required in Chapter 273 of Minnesota Statutes and that he is a qualified real estate appraiser. TERM OF CONTRACT: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018. ASSESSING SERVICES: The Municipality hereby contracts for and the Contractor hereby agrees to cooperate with officials of the Municipality and the County of Hennepin in performing 2017 & 2018 assessment services as defined in Minnesota Statutes. The Municipality agrees and acknowledges that the manner and the method used in the performance of the assessment duties will be under the control and direction of said Contractors. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: The Contractor agrees to provide land value information annually to be used in updating assumptions for park dedication requirements. CONTRACT PRICE: In consideration of the services rendered by the Contractor, the Municipality shall pay to the Contractor at the above stated address, the sum of $55,500.00 payable in twelve (12) installments of $4,625 beginning by the last day of October, 2016 and ending by the last day of September, 2017 The rate for the 2018 assessment will be payable beginning by the last day of October, 2017, and ending by the last day of September, 2018 and will be based on the amount of $55,500 plus a 2% increase plus $24.00 dollars for each parcel over the base parcel count of 2,423 parcels as reported on the current Hennepin County Property Type Table. The following services are to be billed separately on a one time basis. NONE. FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall provide all transportation necessary for the performance of the services contracted for. The Municipality shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the services contracted for, including the Hennepin County Data fee. ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Contractor shall attend the local board of review meeting on the date selected by the Municipality and the Contractor and not to exceed six other Municipality council meetings during the term of the contract. LEGAL STATUS: The parties agree that the Contractor is not required to maintain office hours, shall not receive retirement benefits, health insurance benefits, or any other fringe benefits offered to employees of the Municipality and shall, in all respects, be deemed independent an contractor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor and the Municipality have executed this Contract this day of 2016. City of Corcoran(Municipality) by Southwest Assessing (Contractor) by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This independent contractor agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 1, 2016 (the “Effective Date”) between the City of Corcoran (the “City”), a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, and DBA Equalized Assessment Solutions (the “Contractor”) (collectively, the “Parties”). The City requests the Contractor to perform services for it and may request the Contractor to perform other services in the future; and The Parties therefore agree as follows: 1.0.Term and Termination. 1.1. This Agreement takes effect immediately as of the Effective Date, and remains in full force and effect until the Contractor has completed the Services (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated under this Section 1. 1.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause by providing the other Party written notice if the other Party: (i) is in material breach of this Agreement and has failed to cure such breach within five (5)days after its receipt of written notice of such breach provided by the non-breaching Party; (ii) engages in any unlawful business practice related to that Party's performance under the Agreement; or (iii)files a petition for bankruptcy, becomes insolvent, acknowledges its insolvency in any manner, ceases to do business, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or has a receiver, trustee or similar party appointed for its property. 2.0.Contractor Services. 2.1. During the Term, the City may engage the Contractor to provide the following services as needed (the "Services"):The Contractor agrees to cooperate with officials of the City and Hennepin County in performing 2017 assessment services as defined in Minnesota Statute. The City agrees and acknowledges that the manner used in the performance of the assessment duties will be under the control and direction of said Contractor. The property assessment by the Contractor shall be composed of those assessment services which are set forth in Exhibit A, attached and made a part of by this reference. 2.2. The Contractor shall provide transportation and the necessary equipment to perform the Services. If the Contractor has obtained employees or agents (the "Contractor Personnel"), the Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the Contractor Personnel. The City shall furnish all equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the contracted services including the Hennepin County Data fee. Additionally, the City agrees to provide office space and office furniture to accommodate one appraiser and provide heat, air conditioning, clerical support, office supplies and equipment, copying machine with supplies and WIFI without charge to the contractor. 2.3. The Contractor shall attend Local Board of Review and Open book meetings on the date or dates agreed upon by the Parties. . 2.4. In consideration of the services rendered by the Contractor, the City shall pay to the contractor the sum of $48,512.00 payable in 12 installments of $4,042.66 beginning the last day of October, 2016 and ending the last day of September, 2017. Nothing in this agreement shall preclude the parties from negotiating to extend this contract for a period of four years. 3.0.Independent Contractor Status. 3.1. The Parties intend that the Contractor and any Contractor Personnel be engaged as independent contractors of City. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed to create the relationship of employer and employee, principal and agent, partnership or joint venture, or any other fiduciary relationship. 3.2. The Contractor may not act as agent for, or on behalf of, the City, or to represent the City, or bind the City in any manner. 3.3. The Contractor will not be entitled to worker's compensation, retirement, insurance or other benefits afforded to employees of the City. 4.0. Representations. Both Parties represent that they are fully authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement, and that the performance of the obligations under this Agreement will not violate or infringe upon the rights of any third-party, or violate any agreement between the Parties and any other person, firm or organization or any law or governmental regulation. 5.0. Indemnification. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, or relating to, the Contractor’s services under this Agreement. 6.0. Liability. EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO THE PARTIES’ INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BODILY INJURY, DEATH, LOSS OF REVENUE, OR PROFITS OR OTHER BENEFITS, AND CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE, INCLUDING WITHOOUT LIMITATION TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHER TORTS. 7.0. Disclaimer of Warranty. THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY THE PARTIES HEREUNDER. EACH PARTY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY WARRANTY THAT OPERATION OF ANY SERVICES HEREUNDER WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. 8.0 Miscellaneous Provisions. 8.1. This Agreement, and any accompanying appendices, duplicates, or copies, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements, representations, and understandings of any kind, whether written or oral, between the Parties, preceding the date of this Agreement. 8.2. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement duly executed by an authorized representative of each party (email is acceptable). 8.3. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable for any reason, then such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties’ intention. All remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement. 8.4. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the express consent of the other party. 8.5. A failure or delay in exercising any right, power or privilege in respect of this Agreement will not be presumed to operate as a waiver, and a single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege will not be presumed to preclude any subsequent or further exercise, of that right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. 8.6. This Agreement is be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without reference to any principles of conflicts of laws, which might cause the application of the laws of another state. Any action instituted by either party arising out of this Agreement will only be brought, tried and resolved in the applicable federal or state courts having jurisdiction in the State of Minnesota. EACH PARTY HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS, STATE AND FEDERAL, HAVING JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. The Parties are signing this Agreement on the date stated in the introductory clause. City of Corcoran By: _________________________________ Name: Title: Equalized Assessment Solutions By:_________________________________ Name: Title: EXHIBIT A During the contract term E.A.S. shall: 1.Physically inspect and revalue 20% of the real property, as required by law. 2.Physically inspect and revalue all new construction, additions and renovation. 3.Adjust estimated market values on those properties not physically inspected as deemed necessary per sales ratio analysis. 4.Prepare the initial assessment roll. 5.Respond to taxpayers regarding assessment or appraisal problems or inquiries. 6.Conduct valuation reviews prior to Local Board of Appeal and Equalization or Open Book Meetings, as determined by the City – approximate dates: March 1st through May 15. 7.Attend Local Board of Appeal and Equalization or conduct Open Book Meeting. Prepare all necessary review appraisals. Approximate dates: April 1st – May 31st. 8.Maintain an updated property file = current values, classification data and characteristic data. 9.Prepare divisions and combinations as required. 10.Assist Hennepin County with tax court petitions. WE ARE EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS Michael Vanderlinden, AMA www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-vanderlinden/49/579/338/ Professional Assessor since 2004. Ten years the rapidly growing, second ring suburb of Plymouth and two years in the commuter suburb of Otsego. Currently licensed as an Income Qualified, Accredited Minnesota Assessor. Strong background in surveying and residential construction. Education includes BA in Public Management from Metropolitan State. Conrad Anderson, SAMA Professional Assessor since 2002. Beginning with three years at McLeod County responsible for Winsted City, Lester Prairie City, Hutchinson City and Brownton City assessments. Eleven years with Wright County, ten working as an assessor with the districts of Rockford and Hanover cities and nine in the city of Otsego. Contract work as an independent Local Assessor in Rich Valley Township and Biscay City from 2005 to 2011. Currently assigned the townships of Albion, Middleville and French Lake in and for Wright County. Strong background in agricultural, commercial and industrial properties. Education includes Ridgewater College, and continuing education through MAAO, IAAO and Kaplan University. Currently a candidate for RES and CAE licensure through IAAO. Contract No. A16XXXX AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", and the CITY OF “Name of City Here”, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "CITY"; WHEREAS, said CITY lies wholly within the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN and constitutes a separate assessment district; and WHEREAS, under such circumstances, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.072 and Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 permit the County Assessor to provide for the assessment of property; and WHEREAS, said CITY desires the COUNTY to perform certain assessments on behalf of said CITY; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY is willing to cooperate with said CITY by completing the assessment in a proper manner; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. The COUNTY shall perform the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 property assessment for the CITY OF “Name of City Here” in accordance with property assessment procedures and practices established and observed by the COUNTY, the validity and reasonableness of which are hereby acknowledged and approved by the CITY. Any such practices and procedures may be changed from time to time, by the COUNTY in its sole judgment, when good and efficient assessment procedures so require. The property assessment by the COUNTY shall be composed of those (2) assessment services which are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, provided that the time frames set forth therein shall be considered to be approximate only. 2. All information, records, data, reports, etc. necessary to allow the COUNTY to carry out its herein responsibilities shall be furnished to the COUNTY without charge by the CITY, and the CITY agrees to cooperate in good faith with the COUNTY in carrying out the work under this Agreement. 3. The CITY agrees to furnish, without charge, office space needed by the COUNTY at appropriate places in the CITY's offices. Such office space shall be sufficient in size to accommodate reasonably “# of appraiser(s)” and any furniture placed therein. The office space shall be available for the COUNTY's use at any and all times during typical business hours, and during all such hours the COUNTY shall be provided with levels of heat, air conditioning and ventilation as are appropriate for the seasons. 4. The CITY also agrees to provide appropriate desk and office furniture as necessary, clerical and secretarial support necessary and reasonable for the carrying out of the work herein, necessary office supplies and equipment, copying machines and fax machines and their respective supplies, and telephone service to the COUNTY, all without charge to the COUNTY. 5. It shall be the responsibility of the CITY to have available at the CITY's offices a person who has the knowledge and skill to be able to answer routine questions pertaining to homesteads and property assessment matters and to receive, evaluate and organize homestead applications. The CITY shall store all homestead applications and homestead data in secure storage meeting the requirements set by the COUNTY. (3) It shall also be the responsibility of the CITY to promptly refer any homestead application which needs investigation to the COUNTY. 6. In accordance with Hennepin County Affirmative Action Policy and the County Commissioners' policies against discrimination, no person shall be excluded from full employment rights or participation in or the benefits of any program, service or activity on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance status, ex-offender status or national origin; and no person who is protected by applicable Federal or State laws, rules and regulations against discrimination shall be otherwise subjected to discrimination. 7. It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of joint venturers or co-partners between the parties hereto or as constituting the CITY as the agent, representative or employee of the COUNTY for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Any and all personnel of CITY or other persons, while engaged in the performance of any activity under this Agreement, shall have no contractual relationship with the COUNTY and shall not be considered employees of the COUNTY and any and all claims that may or might arise under the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said personnel or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims whatsoever on behalf of any such person or personnel arising out of employment or alleged employment including, without limitation, claims of discrimination against the CITY, its officers, agents, CITY or employees shall in no way be the responsibility of the COUNTY, and CITY shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY, its officials, officers, agents, employees and duly authorized volunteers harmless from any and all such claims regardless of any determination of any pertinent tribunal, (4) agency, board, commission or court. Such personnel or other persons shall not require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the COUNTY, including, without limitation, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, Workers' Compensation, Re-employment Compensation, disability, severance pay and retirement benefits. 8. CITY agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and duly authorized volunteers harmless from any and all liability (statutory or otherwise) claims, suits, damages, judgments, interest, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees, witness fees and disbursements incurred in the defense thereof) resulting from or caused by the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the CITY, its officers, agents, contractors, employees or duly authorized volunteers in the performance of the responsibilities provided by this Agreement. The CITY’s liability shall be governed by Minn. Stat. Chapter 466 and other applicable law, rule and regulation, including common law. 9. COUNTY agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and duly authorized volunteers harmless from any and all liability (statutory or otherwise) claims, suits, damages, judgments, interest, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees, witness fees and disbursements incurred in the defense thereof) resulting from or caused by the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of the COUNTY, its officers, agents, contractors, employees or duly authorized volunteers in the performance of the responsibilities provided by this Agreement. The COUNTY’s liability shall be governed by Minn. Stat. Chapter 466 and other applicable law, rule and regulation, including common law. (5) 10. The COUNTY shall endeavor to perform all services called for herein in an efficient manner. The sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of this Agreement by the COUNTY and for COUNTY's liability of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to liability arising out of, resulting from or in any manner related to contract, tort, warranty, statute or otherwise, shall be limited to correcting diligently any deficiency in said services as is reasonably possible under the pertinent circumstances. 11. Neither party hereto shall be deemed to be in default of any provision of this Agreement, or for delay or failure in performance, resulting from causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, which causes shall include, but are not limited to, acts of God, labor disputes, acts of civil or military authority, fire, civil disturbance, changes in laws, ordinances or regulations which materially affect the provisions hereof, or any other causes beyond the parties' reasonable control. 12. This Agreement shall commence on August 1, 2016, and shall terminate on July 31, 2020. Either party may initiate an extension of this Agreement for a term of four (4) years by giving the other written notice of its intent to so extend prior to March 1, 2020. If the party who receives said notice of intent to extend gives written notice to the other party of its desire not to extend prior to, April 15, 2020 this Agreement shall terminate on July 31, 2020. Nothing herein shall preclude the parties, prior to the end of this Agreement, from agreeing to extend this contract for a term of four (4) years. Any extended term hereof shall be on the same terms and conditions set forth herein and shall commence on August 1, 2020. Either party may terminate this Agreement for "just cause" as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue after hearing for such a determination is held by the Commissioner of Revenue and which has been attended by representatives of COUNTY and CITY or which said (6) representatives had a reasonable opportunity to attend, provided that after such determination, any party desiring to cancel this Agreement may do so by giving the other party no less than 120 days' written notice. If the CITY should cancel this Agreement, as above provided, before the completion of the then current property assessment by the COUNTY, the CITY agrees to defend and hold the COUNTY, its officials, officers, agents, employees and duly authorized volunteers harmless from any liability that might ensue as a result of the non- completion of a property tax assessment. For the purpose of this Agreement, the term "just cause" shall mean the failure of any party hereto reasonably to perform a material responsibility arising hereunder. 13.A. In consideration of said assessment services, the CITY agrees to pay the COUNTY the sum of “Contract Dollar Amount” Thousand Dollars ($??,???) for each assessment, provided that any payment for the current year’s assessment may be increased or decreased by that amount which exceeds or is less than the COUNTY's estimated cost of appraising new construction and new parcels for the current year’s assessment. The amount of any increase or decrease shall be specified in the billing for the current year’s assessment. 13.B. Regarding each assessment, in addition to being subject to adjustment in the above manner, said assessment cost of $??,??? may also be increased by the COUNTY if: (1) The COUNTY determines that any cost to the COUNTY in carrying out any aspect of this Agreement has increased, including but not limited to the following types of costs: new construction and new parcel appraisals, mileage, postage, supplies, labor (including fringe benefits) and other types of costs, whether similar or dissimilar; and/or 2) The COUNTY reasonably determines that other costs should be included in the costs of assessment work. (7) If the COUNTY desires to increase the assessment cost pursuant to this paragraph 13(B), it shall give written notice thereof by June 15 of any year and such increase shall apply to the assessment for the calendar year next following the current calendar year. Any such notification shall specifically set forth the amount of any new construction and new parcel appraisal charges. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if any such increase, exclusive of any charge for the estimated costs of new construction and new parcel appraisals, exceeds seven and one half percent (7.5%) of the amount charged for the assessment for the then current calendar year, exclusive of any charge for the estimated costs of new construction and new parcel appraisals, the CITY may cancel this Agreement by giving to the COUNTY written notice thereof, provided that said cancellation notice must be received by the COUNTY not later than July 24 of the then current calendar year and said cancellation shall be effective no earlier than five (5) days after the receipt of said notice by the COUNTY and not later than July 31 of said next calendar year. Supportive records of the cost increase will be open to inspection by the CITY at such times as are mutually agreed upon by the COUNTY and CITY. Failure of the COUNTY to give the CITY a price-change notice by June 15 shall not preclude the COUNTY from giving CITY such notice after said date but prior to September 1 of any year, provided that if such price increase exceeds said ten (10%) - all as above set forth - the CITY may cancel this Agreement if the COUNTY receives notice thereof not later than thirty-nine (39) days from the date of receipt by the CITY of any said late price-change notice, provided further that any such cancellation shall be effective not earlier than five (5) days after COUNTY's receipt of said cancellation notice and not later than forty-six (46) days after the CITY's receipt of any said price-increase notice. (8) Payment for each assessment shall be made in the following manner: Approximately one-half (1/2) of the cost of an assessment (the amount payable being set forth in a bill sent by the COUNTY to the CITY) shall be paid by the CITY no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the December which precedes the pertinent assessment year; and the remaining portion of said cost (the amount payable being set forth in a bill sent by the COUNTY to the CITY) shall be paid by the CITY no later than July 15 of the pertinent year. The COUNTY may bill the CITY after the aforesaid dates and in each such case, the CITY shall pay such bill within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof. 14. Any notice or demand, which may or must be given or made by a party hereto, under the terms of this Agreement or any statute or ordinance, shall be in writing and shall be sent registered or certified mail to the other party addressed as follows: TO CITY: Mayor, City of “Name of City” Address Address, MN XXXXX TO COUNTY: Hennepin County Administrator 2300A Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 copies to: County Assessor Hennepin County 2103A Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 copies to: Assistant County Assessor Hennepin County 2103A Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 (9) Any party may designate a different addressee or address at any time by giving written notice thereof as above provided. Any notice, if mailed, properly addressed, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, shall be deemed dispatched on the registered date or that stamped on the certified mail receipt and shall be deemed received within the second business day thereafter or when it is actually received, whichever is sooner. Any notice delivered by hand shall be deemed received upon actual delivery. 15. It is expressly understood that the obligations of the CITY under Paragraphs 7, 8, 11, and 12 hereof and the obligations of the CITY which, by their sense and context, are intended to survive the performance thereof by the CITY, shall so survive the completion of performance, termination or cancellation of this Agreement. THIS PORTION OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK (10) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and delivered on its behalf, this ______ day of _____________, 2016. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA Reviewed by County Attorney’s Office: By: Chair of the County Board ______________________ Date: _________________ And: Assistant/Deputy/County Administrator ATTEST: Deputy/Clerk of the County Board CITY OF “Name of City Here” By: Its And: Its City organized under: ______ Statutory ______Option A ______ Option B ______Charter (11) Contract No. A16XXXX EXHIBIT A CITY OF “Name of City Here” During the contract term, the County shall: 1. Physically inspect and revalue 20% of the real property, as required by law. 2. Physically inspect and value all new construction, additions and renovation. 3. Adjust estimated market values on those properties not physically inspected as deemed necessary per sales ratio analysis. 4. Prepare the initial assessment roll. 5. Print and mail valuation notices. 6. Respond to taxpayers regarding assessment or appraisal problems or inquiries. 7. Conduct valuation reviews prior to Board of Review or Open Book Meetings, as determined by the City – approximate dates: March through May 15. 8. Attend Board of Review or conduct Open Book Meeting. Prepare all necessary review appraisals. Approximate dates: April 1 – May 31. 9. Maintain an updated property file – current values, classification data and characteristic data. 10. Prepare divisions and combinations as required. 11. Administer the abatement process pursuant to Minn. Stat. §375.192. 12. Prepare appraisals; defend and/or negotiate all Tax Court cases. From:Brad Martens To:Brad Martens Subject:FW: Assessment Services Agreement for your review Date:Monday, May 16, 2016 8:51:39 AM From: James R Atchison [mailto:James.Atchison@hennepin.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:54 AM To: Brad Martens Subject: RE: Assessment Services Agreement for your review Brad Our cost to do the 2017 assessment would be $59,000 Thank you Jim Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-40 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING TOBACCO, BEER, AND LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Corcoran that the following Tobacco, Liquor, and 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses are granted effective July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, to the following Establishments and Licensees provided appropriate payment, application, and insurance documents are submitted and the Building Inspector approves permanent establishments to insure there are no safety hazards. ESTABLISHMENT LICENSEE LICENSES Stanchion Bar Stanchion Bar, Inc. On-Sale Liquor Off-Sale Liquor Special "On-Sale Sunday" 10-50 Club PJS Holding Company, LLC On-Sale Liquor Off-Sale Liquor Special "On-Sale Sunday" Mama G’s Mama G’s Operations LLC On-Sale Liquor Off-Sale Liquor Special "On-Sale Sunday" Tobacco Corcoran Bottle Shop JDT, Inc. of MN Off-Sale Liquor Golden Acres Golf Course Pheasant Acres Golf Club On-Sale Liquor Special “On-Sale Sunday” Shamrock Golf Course Shamrock Golf Operations LLC On-Sale 3.2 Liquor Corcoran Lion's Club Joe Andres On-Sale 3.2 Liquor Storman’s Food & Fuel Norm Burling Tobacco Corcoran Superette LLC Steven Haw Tobacco 6c. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-40 VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________ Ken Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-41 Motion By: Seconded By: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORCORAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION DONATION WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran supports the efforts of the Corcoran Soccer Association; and WHEREAS, The Corcoran Soccer Association made a financial donation to the City of Corcoran to support Park maintenance in the amount of $250.00 and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donation offered for the benefit of the general fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Corcoran acknowledges the generosity of the Corcoran Soccer Association and graciously accepts the donations as listed above. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of JMay 2016. ________________________________ Ken Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise– City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator 6d. Landform®, SensiblyGreen® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. 1 MEMORANDUM 105 South Fifth Street, Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net DATE May 16, 2016 TO Brad Martens CC City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Trails Commission FROM Kendra Lindahl, City Planner RE Active Corcoran Planning Applications The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects: 1.Design Guidelines Update for Southeast District/Downtown (city file 15-021). The City received funding from Hennepin County for this project. The Project Management Team (PMT) includes the city administrator, city planner and Hennepin County staff. The final community open house was held on March 14th. The Parks and Trails Commission recommended approval at their April 19th meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval at a public hearing on May 5th and City Council is expected to adopt on May 26th. 2.Park Place Storage request for Rezoning, Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Preliminary Plat (City file 16-002). The City Council reviewed a sketch plan last year for expansion of the existing mini-storage facility. The applicant has submitted the application, but is working to provide additional information for completeness. The project is on hold while they work through wetland issues. 3.Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (City file 16-003). The City Council approved an ordinance amendment allowing private drives in the Rural Residential district, subject to certain conditions. However, after adoption the City Council directed staff to revisit this issue and consider an ordinance amendment to eliminate the requirement that private drives off paved roads must be paved. The Planning Commission recommended approval at a public hearing on May 5th and the City Council is expected to take action on May 26th. 4.City-Initiated Park Dedication Ordinance Update (City File 16-006). Staff was directed to bring back other potential amendments for consideration in 2015, including revisions to clarify whether or not existing homes are subject to park dedication when part of a plat, how to ensure that land dedication in the rural areas is fairly required and a review of our park dedication requirements. The Council authorized this as a priority for 2016. The City Council reviewed the draft ordinance and directed staff to schedule a public hearing. The Parks and Trails Commission will review at their May 17th meeting, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 2nd and the City Council will review on June 23rd. 5.Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow Solar Gardens (city file 16-008). Staff received a written request and escrow from Potentia Solar, Inc. to consider an amendment to allow solar gardens in the City of Corcoran. They have specifically requested that they be allowed in the UR zoning district, but staff prepared a number of issues for City Council for direction. The Council reviewed the key issues at the March 24th Council meeting and directed staff to schedule a work session. The work session will be held on May 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The item could then be brought back to the Council for further discussion and, ultimately a public hearing at the Planning Commission and Council action on an ordinance amendment. Agenda Item 8a. MEMORANDUM 2 6. Randahl Construction Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment at 7241 CR 116 (City file 16-012). Randahl Construction has submitted an application for approval of a CUP and site plan amendment for outside storage at the old Heidi’s property. The application is scheduled for a public hearing at the June 2nd Planning Commission meeting and action at the June 23rd City Council meeting. 7. Sketch Plan an Open Space and Preservation plat for Roalstad Hills at 21729 CR 10 (PID 16- 119-23-31-0003, 1611923310004 and 1611923420009 ) (city file 16-014). The applicant has submitted a request for sketch plan review of an 11-lot OSP plat on 63.6 acres. The application is scheduled for City Council review on May 26th. 8. Ravinia 5th Addition Final Plat, PUD Final Plan and Vacation (City file 16-015). Lennar has submitted an application for 47 single family home lots and 3 outlots. The item is tentatively schedule for Planning Commission and City Council review in July. 9. Ravinia 6th Addition Final Plat, PUD Final Plan and Vacation (City file 16-016). Lennar has submitted an application for 23 single family home lots and 2 outlots. The item is tentatively schedule for Planning Commission and City Council review in July. Also, there are a number of projects that have been approved, but are still not filed and closed out: 1. Corcoran Business Park (City file 06-005). The City Council granted a one year extension to the final plat approval, which expired on April 12, 2011. Staff has spoken to the applicant and is still working to close out this project. Staff has spoken to the applicant and will schedule a meeting when more information is available on the Loretto sewer project. 2. Hope Ministries Conditional Use Permit for Cemetery and Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easement at 19951 Oswald Farm Road (City file 12-002). Hope Ministries submitted a request for a conditional use permit to allow a cemetery west of the existing church. The application was approved by the City Council on March 22nd and site work had begun. The letter of credit for site improvements has been released but we are holding the escrow pending completion of the approved landscaping. The applicant has indicated that they are considering a site plan amendment application to modify the approved plans. Staff met again with Pastor Brian Lother in December to try to finalize this issue and address some other questions or concerns from him. We hope to be able to wrap this up in the near future. 3. Lano Equipment at 23580 Highway 55 Site Plan Modifications for Cold Storage Building. (31- 119-23-34-0007) (13-006). This item was approved by the City Council on July 11th. All required improvements have been made. Staff has inspected the landscaping for survivability in May 2016 and provided notice to the applicant, that, once the dead landscaping is replaced, we will release all remaining escrow and letter of credit. 4. Ess Brothers Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for an accessory building at 9350 County Road (PID # 07-119-23-43-0004) (City File No. 13-031) The applicant requested approval of a 5,500 square feet detached, accessory building with 20-foot sidewalls. The City Council approved this item on January 23rd. Staff has inspected the landscaping for survivability in May 2016 and provided notice to the applicant, that we will release all remaining escrow and letter of credit. 5. Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for on Schendel property at 20400 County Road 10 (City file 14-027). The City Council approved the request on December 11, 2014 and granted the applicant 2 years to apply for the final plat and final PUD development plan. Peachtree Partners did not buy the property, but a different developer could still proceed with the approved plan. The next step would be for a developer to submit a final PUD plan and plat prior to expiration of the approvals on December 11, 2016. 6. Corcoran Public Works Site Plan Amendment and Variance (city file 15-006). The site plan amendment and variance are to grant after-the-fact approvals for changes to the approved site plan that were made in the field and generally authorized by the subcommittee. The gravel drive and MEMORANDUM 3 storage area that was added on the south area of the fenced yard requires a variance. The item was reviewed and approved in April 2015. Final landscaping and close out issues will occur this spring. 7. Commercial Door Addition at 7670 Commerce Street (City file 15-010) The City received an application for approval of a building addition, which required a conditional use permit, interim use permit, variance and site plan approval. The project was reviewed at a public hearing at the June 4th Planning Commission meeting and was approved by the City Council on June 25th. The required landscaping will be finalized and constructed after the downtown infrastructure project is completed. The City will release the remaining escrow when the planting is completed. 8. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a new Verizon Monopole at 23605 Co Rd 50 (PID30- 119-23-21-0001) (City File 15-016). Verizon has requested a conditional use permit and site plan for a new telecommunications tower on the Gleason property located at the southwest corner of County Roads 19 & 50. The public hearing was held at the Planning Commission on July 7th and they voted unanimously to recommend approval. The City Council approved this item on July 23rd. The applicant is working to address the conditions of approval and then will apply for a building permit. THE APPROVALS EXPIRE ON JULY 23RD UNLESS AN EXTENSION IS REQUESTED. 9. “Fehn Meadows” Preliminary Plat and Final Plat at 20909 County Road Number 117 (PID # 03- 119-23-12-0002 and PID 03-119-23-13-0001) (city file no. 15-018). The applicant is requesting approval of a plat to readjust the lot lines between two parcels to create one lot and one outlot. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3rd and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The City Council approved the preliminary plat and final plat on October 8th. The next step is for the applicant to address any conditions of approval, submit the mylars for City signature and record the documents at the County. 10. “Strehler Estates” Final Plat (PID 17-119-23-32-0004) (city file no. 16-001). The applicant submitted a request for approval of a preliminary plat to create 4 lots and an ordinance amendment to allow a private drive for property at 22900 Strehler Road. The City Council approved both items on October 8th. The final plat was approved by the City Council at the January 28th meeting. The applicant is working to address the conditions of approval and then will record the final plat at Hennepin County. 11. Ravinia 4th Addition Final Plat, PUD Final Plan and Vacation (City file 16-004). Lennar has submitted an application for 44 single family homes. This area was originally planned for detached townhomes on 60-foot wide lots. The applicant is proposing to modify the plan to provide the new Discovery series single family homes on 55-foot lots. The City Council approved this item on April 28th. The applicant is working to address the conditions of approval and then will record the final plat at Hennepin County. STAFF REPORT / Code Compliance Agenda Item: 8 b. Council Meeting: May 26, 2016 Prepared By: Mike Pritchard Topic: CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT – April 2016 Action Required: Information Only Code Enforcement Issues: Complaint 16-003 (12/17/2015): Exterior Storage, Junk/Debris at 20XXX Co Rd 10 and on City Property. The property owner(s) signed an agreement on April 23rd to have the City property completely cleaned up no later than September 30, 2016. The City will continue to monitor progress. Complaint 15-010 (11/13/2014): Exterior Storage, Junk/Debris at 8XXX Garrison Lane. This matter was referred to the City Attorney and has been to court. As part of the agreement, the City is conducting progress inspections. The owner has made a lot of progress and continues to work on the clean-up. Complaints Concerns Total Nuisiance Junk/Junk Vehicles Grass & Weed Control Animal Violations Home Occupations Signs Referred to Public Works, Metro West, or City Engineer Misc. Compaints Concerns Cases Referred to City Attorney Building Permits - Zoning review Building Permits Grading or Driveway Permits Misc. Permits Overweight /Ag Vehicle Permits 14 5 1 2 7 0 1 1 0 12 45 2 0 23 Complaints and Concerns Permits and Zoning STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 9a. Council Meeting: May 26, 2016 Prepared By: Brad Martens Topic: Public Hearing – Potential Assessments for Dust Control in 2016 Action Required: Hold Public Hearing; approve project Summary: The gravel road maintenance program for the City of Corcoran includes the application of a chloride product on certain gravel roads (approximately 27 miles of our 38 miles of gravel roads) for road stabilization; also known as dust control. The cost of the product is typically assessed in full to properties on neighborhood roads and shared with properties on or connected to collector roads. Additionally, the cost for Maple Hill Road is paid by Rush Creek Golf Course and Maple Hill Estates. From 2001 to 2011, the City participated in costs of $20,000 per year. The budgeted amount for the City contribution has increased over time as shown below: 2012: $35,000 2013: $45,000 2014: $55,000 2015: $55,000 2016: $57,500 At the April 28, 2016 City Council meeting, staff presented the finances of the project. Council directed staff on use of the funds to subsidize the program and called a public hearing for the May 26th City Council meeting. Due to favorable bids a greater than normal percentage of the project will be subsidized in 2016 as compared to previous years; also in 2016 the neighborhood assessment has been subsidized by $0.10/linear foot. The anticipated cost sharing is shown in the below table; a document showing the anticipated assessment per property is attached to this report (note minor differences exist in the overall totals due to rounding). Neighborhood Road Assessment Collector/Adjacent Road Assessment Other Assessment City Share Total 2015 $13,034.45 $41,604.75 $1,331.02 $53,859.59 (49%) $109,829.81 2016 $10,002.96 $37,815.86 $1,292.00 $57,498.94 (54%) $106,609.76 The next step in the process is to hold a public hearing and approve a resolution ordering dust control treatments to be applied. Staff has received a petition in advance of the meeting from residents on Lily Pond Lane requesting removal from the program. That petition as well as an email from a resident on Lily Pond Lane that would like the program to continue are attached to this report. Page 2 Financial/Budget: The City share of the project costs are included in the adopted 2016 budget. Alignment with Values: This item relates to the following adopted values: EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. Options: 1. Hold the public hearing; approve resolution 2016-42 ordering improvement of dust control treatments to be applied to city streets in 2016. 2. Hold the public hearing; approve resolution2016-42 ordering improvement of dust control treatments to be applied to city streets in 2016 with an amendment removing Lily Pond Lane from the project. 3. Send back to staff for further review. Recommendation: Staff is neutral on whether Lily Pond Lane is included in the program. It is recommended the Council hold the public hearing and consider approving the resolution as presented or as amended based upon the submitted materials and public comment. Council Action: Hold the public hearing; consider a motion to approve resolution 2016-42 ordering improvement of dust control treatments to be applied to city streets in 2016. Attachments: 1. Resolution 2016-42 ordering improvement of dust control treatments to be applied to city streets in 2016 2. Dust Control Assessment by Property 3. Petition to Discontinue Dust Control – Lily Pond Lane 4. Dust Control Statement – Jon Maack City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-42 Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT OF DUST CONTROL TREATMENTS TO BE APPLIED TO CITY STREETS IN 2016 WHEREAS, Resolution 2016-35 of the City Council adopted the April 28th, 2016,which fixed a date for a public hearing on the proposed improvement of dust control treatments to be applied to streets throughout the City as outlined in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, ten days’ mailed notice and two weeks’ published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held thereon on the 26th day of May, 2016, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council received a report from the City Administrator at the hearing indicating that the project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and will be best accomplished as proposed, and informing the City Council of the estimated cost of the proposed treatments; and WHEREAS, the City Administrator prepared an estimate of the total charges to the affected land owners, as well as a method for calculating costs to individual land owners, which was available at the hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Corcoran City Council: 1. The Corcoran City Council determined the improvement of the application dust control treatments necessary, cost-effective, and feasible. 2. Such improvements are hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted 28th day of April, 2016. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May, 2016. ________________________________ Ken Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-42 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit A 2016 DUST CONTROL ASSESSMENT ROLE Address PID Assessment 20700 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0022 $109.85 20730 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0021 $109.85 20735 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0025 $109.85 20740 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0020 $109.85 20800 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0019 $109.85 20807 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0024 $109.85 20818 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0018 $109.85 20833 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0023 $109.85 20840 70TH AVE 27-119-23-44-0017 $109.85 8690 BECHTOLD RD 16-119-23-33-0002 $109.85 8925 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$54.93 20815 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-44-0009 $54.93 20835 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-44-0008 $54.93 20840 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-44-0005 $54.93 20900 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-43-0001 $54.93 20910 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-43-0002 $54.93 20920 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-43-0003 $54.93 20925 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-44-0007 $54.93 20940 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-43-0004 $54.93 20945 HIDDEN PONDS DR 03-119-23-44-0006 $54.93 10115 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0015 $27.46 10120 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0020 $27.46 10135 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0014 $27.46 10150 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0019 $27.46 10185 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0013 $27.46 10200 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0018 $27.46 10205 HIGHLAND RIDGE RD.03-119-23-44-0012 $27.46 21524 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-41-0008 $109.85 21527 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-44-0007 $109.85 2016 DUST CONTROL ASSESSMENT ROLE Address PID Assessment 21536 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-41-0007 $109.85 21539 HOMESTEAD TR 28-119-23-44-0008 $109.85 21625 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-44-0009 $109.85 21630 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-41-0011 $109.85 21635 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-44-0010 $109.85 21645 HOMESTEAD TRL 28-119-23-44-0011 $109.85 20755 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-41-0003 $109.85 21020 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-13-0004 $109.85 21030 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-13-0002 $109.85 21033 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-42-0002 $109.85 21050 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0004 $109.85 21070 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0005 $109.85 21090 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0006 $109.85 21124 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-21-0003 $109.85 21150 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0003 $109.85 21200 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0002 $109.85 21250 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-24-0001 $109.85 21300 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-23-0001 $109.85 21404 HORSESHOE TRL 34-119-23-22-0002 $109.85 21407 HORSESHOE TR 34-119-23-32-0003 $109.85 21801 HORSESHOE TRL 33-119-23-42-0006 $109.85 10205 JEFFREY LN 04-119-23-33-0007 $115.50 10213 JEFFREY LN 04-119-23-33-0008 $115.50 10218 JEFFREY 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Address PID Assessment 23105 LARSEN RD 17-119-23-33-0001 $129.97 23107 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-44-0004 $129.97 23110 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-41-0008 $129.97 23119 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-44-0003 $129.97 23120 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-41-0009 $129.97 23205 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-44-0002 $129.97 23217 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-44-0001 $129.97 23230 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-41-0003 $129.97 23303 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-43-0008 $129.97 23315 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-43-0007 $129.97 23327 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-43-0006 $129.97 23405 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-43-0005 $129.97 23417 LARSEN RD 18-119-23-43-0004 $129.97 9706 LILY POND LA 10-119-23-23-0017 $108.00 9712 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0016 $108.00 9718 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0015 $108.00 9800 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0014 $108.00 9808 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0013 $108.00 9815 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0009 $108.00 9820 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0012 $108.00 9900 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0011 $108.00 9901 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-23-0010 $108.00 9913 LILY POND LN 10-119-23-22-0015 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6810 OLD SETTLERS RD 34-119-23-11-0001 $109.85 2016 DUST CONTROL ASSESSMENT ROLE Address PID Assessment 6855 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-44-0007 $109.85 6900 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-44-0006 $109.85 6904 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-44-0011 $109.85 6905 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-43-0001 $109.85 6910 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-44-0028 $109.85 6925 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-43-0005 $109.85 7100 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-44-0010 $109.85 7131 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-42-0002 $109.85 7200 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-41-0007 $109.85 7203 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-42-0005 $109.85 7250 OLD SETTLERS RD 27-119-23-41-0008 $109.85 9710 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-24-0008 $101.83 9720 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-24-0007 $101.83 9730 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-24-0006 $101.83 9733 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0016 $101.83 9740 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0009 $101.83 9750 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0008 $101.83 9800 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0007 $101.83 9815 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0015 $101.83 9830 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0006 $101.83 9836 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0005 $101.83 9845 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0010 $101.83 9848 RUSH CREEK BLVD 08-119-23-23-0004 $101.83 22314 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0010 $54.93 22317 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0012 $54.93 22344 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0009 $54.93 22355 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0011 $54.93 22385 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0023 $54.93 22393 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0022 $54.93 22405 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0021 $54.93 22420 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0017 $54.93 22425 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0020 $54.93 22440 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0016 $54.93 22445 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0019 $54.93 22462 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0015 $54.93 22465 RUSH CREEK DR 05-119-23-14-0018 $54.93 20403 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-21-0005 $109.85 20411 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-21-0004 $109.85 20419 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-21-0003 $109.85 20500 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0006 $109.85 20503 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0011 $109.85 20512 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0005 $109.85 20515 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0010 $109.85 20600 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0004 $109.85 20605 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0009 $109.85 20610 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0003 $109.85 20617 RUSH MEADOW LA 02-119-23-22-0008 $109.85 2016 DUST CONTROL ASSESSMENT ROLE Address PID Assessment 20624 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0002 $109.85 20629 RUSH MEADOW LN 02-119-23-22-0007 $109.85 19100 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-14-0010 $109.85 19125 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-41-0002 $109.85 19301 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-42-0001 $109.85 19410 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-13-0002 $109.85 19420 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-13-0001 $109.85 19600 SCHUTTE RD 13-119-23-21-0004 $109.85 21580 SICORA LN 09-119-23-11-0003 $109.85 21600 SICORA LN 09-119-23-11-0005 $109.85 19301 STIEG RD 01-119-23-44-0001 $109.85 19319 STIEG RD 01-119-23-43-0002 $109.85 19320 STIEG RD 01-119-23-42-0002 $109.85 19425 STIEG RD 01-119-23-42-0001 $109.85 19510 STIEG RD 01-119-23-21-0001 $109.85 19520 STIEG 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9733 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-24-0003 $56.51 9800 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-13-0022 $56.51 9805 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-24-0002 $56.51 9820 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-13-0023 $56.51 9825 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-24-0005 $56.51 9831 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0012 $56.51 9840 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-13-0024 $56.51 9945 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-22-0009 $56.51 9950 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-12-0001 $56.51 9955 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0016 $56.51 9980 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-12-0002 $56.51 9990 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-12-0003 $56.51 10010 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0001 $56.51 10020 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0014 $56.51 10030 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0015 $56.51 10080 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0004 $56.51 10300 SUNDANCE RD 08-119-23-21-0018 $56.51 22362 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0008 $54.93 22408 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0007 $54.93 22411 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0001 $54.93 22434 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0006 $54.93 22449 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0002 $54.93 22472 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0005 $54.93 22475 SUNSET LN 05-119-23-14-0003 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WOODLAND LN 04-119-23-33-0014 $99.00 22124 WOODLAND LN 04-119-23-33-0015 $99.00 $49,111.22 Petition to discontinue dust control Petition summary and background The discontinuance of dust control on Lily Pond Lane due to relative cost vs effectiveness and other undesirable effects of each application. Action petitioned for We, the undersigned, are requesting the City Of Corcoran to discontinue all future applications of dust control chemicals to our street and to discontinue charging each residence fee's related to dust control whatever they may be. L)/30 Printed Name LuK e- Signature Comment Date Date: May 4, 2016 To: Corcoran City Council and City Administrator FROM: Jon Maack – 9916 Lily Pond Lane, Corcoran, MN 55340 RE: Dust Control Abatement Petition for Lily Pond Lane I want to take this opportunity to thank the Corcoran City Council for having offered the dust control application treatment over the past number of years to us on Lily Pond Lane. I am opposed to the petition that has been circulated, signed and presented to you but wanted to say that after living at this location in Corcoran for nearly 30 years, this program was fairly priced and added value to my property and to my quality of life. When I consider the added costs I will incur once again by ending this dust control application from our street, specifically the added costs of cleaning my house, car washes, having to keep my garage door closed all weekend on beautiful summer days, etc. the fee for this service by Corcoran has been more than reasonable. I would also like to point out that nearly half of the Lily Pond Lane residents that have signed the petition moved to this neighborhood AFTER the dust control application program started so they do not have the experience of living on this street without it. It’s my contention that there will be some remorse on their part when they experience the difference that will become so evident this coming summer. It’s my hope that in the event that the majority of the Lily Pond Lane residents do have second thoughts after a dusty summer, that this program would be again available to us in 2017 and I’d like to hear from you as to whether we have to go through a formal petition process to reinstate the service. Thank you for lending an ear. Jon Maack Public Hearingii Type !�� /'� �`�J Date ng (\ r`I it l �ii 1 l f f-I :1 1r) M Page 1 of 1 -I V a-Lb I 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net Landform®, SensiblyGreen® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform D ATE: May 17, 2016 for the May 26, 2016 City Council Meeting RE: City-Initiated Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the Private Drive Ordinance (city file no. 16-003) 60-DAY REVIEW DEADLINE: N/A 1.Application Request The City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment to the private drive ordinance. Specifically, the Council directed staff to remove the section of the Subdivision Ordinance that requires private drives be paved if accessed off of a paved public street. 2.Background The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary plat and ordinance amendment on September 3, 2015 to consider allowing private drives in the Rural Residential zoning district. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance as drafted, which allowed landowners the option of either a paved or gravel private drive. Staff noted that the current subdivision ordinance allows new public streets in the RR district to be constructed as a gravel street, but that paved streets are encouraged by increasing the number of development rights when the street is paved. A landowner must pave a new public street (or new private drive) in order to increase their development rights, which currently allows 1 development right for every 30 acres on a gravel road or 1 development right for every 10 acres on a paved road. At the October 8, 2015 Council meeting, the Council considered the Planning Commission recommendation, but modified the approval to require that private drives accessing onto a paved road be paved. Following that action, the Council heard from residents who felt this change was onerous and requested that the condition be removed. At their November 23, 2015 meeting, the Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance amendment to eliminate the paving requirement except that a 100-foot apron be required. Agenda Item 10a. Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (city file 16-003) 2 May 26, 2016 3. Planning Commission Public Hearing The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 5th meeting. There was no one present to speak on this item. The Planning Commission discussed these standards and why paving is required at all on private drives. Staff noted that during the original discussion, the staff recommendation was to allow either paved or gravel drives and the Planning Commission recommended the same. Staff left the option open because our development rights program is based on whether access is provided via gravel or paved road. The Zoning Ordinance says: A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. If a landowner wishes to maximize their development rights, they must be able to provide paved access from the home to paved streets. If a developer wanted 1 development right per 10 acres, a developer could not pave the street within the development and connect to a gravel road. For example, when Summerhill was developed in 2004, the developer was not only required to pave the streets within the development (Bluestem Road and Summerhill Lane), but they were also required to pave Mohawk Drive between Horseshoe Lane on the north and the paved section of Mohawk in the City of Medina on the south. However, the City may require developers to pave a private drive within a development as a condition of the flexibility of having a smaller private drive rather than a city street. However, if this paved private drive does not allow paved access along the entire access route, the developer would not be able to maximize their development rights. If paved access is not provided the entire length of the route, they would only have 1 building right per 30 acres. (In 2005, this very issue was discussed with a concept plan being considered on the Heins property. There was much discussion about how much of Horseshoe Lane would be required to be paved in order to maximize the development rights). When the language was amended by the Council at the October 8th meeting, it may not have been clear that the paving requirement can affect development rights. If a landowner wants to maximize development rights, they must provide paved access (whether via public streets or private drives) for their entire route in at least one direction. Consequently, removing the requirement the private drive gives landowners an option to provide a gravel private drive and use development rights at 1 per 30 acres rather than 1 per 10 acres, which would be allowed with paved access. The proposed amendment language would still require a 100-foot apron to minimize gravel tracking onto paved city streets. The Planning Commission asked what the 100-foot apron was based on. At the November 23rd meeting, the City Administrator consulted with the Public Works Director and they suggested a 100- foot apron be provided when adjacent to a paved road. Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (city file 16-003) 3 May 26, 2016 The Planning Commission asked how the 100-foot apron was measured. Staff revised the draft language to note that the 100-foot apron is measured from the edge of the existing pavement. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment with the condition that the language be revised to clearly identify how the 100 feet is measured and to review the length to be based on accepted engineering standards. Staff has revised the draft language to clearly note that the 100 feet is measured from the paved edge, but have not changed the 100-foot apron requirement that was recommended by the Public Works director. 4. Proposed Language The current Subdivision Ordinance requires private drives be paved if accessed off a paved public street. Based on Council feedback at the November 23, 2015 meeting, we recommend removing this requirement and modifying it to simply require private drives to have a 100-foot apron if accessed off a paved public street. This will help ensure that gravel is not brought onto the paved public streets. Staff recommends the following changes to Section 9.45.020, Subd. 20 (A)(2)(f) of the Subdivision Ordinance as shown below by deleting the material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 20. Alleys and Private Drives. Alleys and private drives may be permitted by the City Council, and are subject to the following standards: A. Private Drives in the Rural Residential District. In conjunction with the review of plats in the Rural Residential District Zoning District, the City Council may approve private drives provided that all of the following conditions are met: a. The council finds that a public street connection is not required for the public street network. 2. Design Standards. a. A private drive shall not exceed 2,640 feet in length unless it forms a continuous connection or loops back to a public street. Any such private drive with a terminus 1,320 feet or more from the nearest intersection will be required to provide a cul-de-sac at the closed end according to City Engineering Standards. b. The subdivider shall provide access to lots via public streets. Private drives are subject to the access standards of 945.020, Subd.12, D and 945.020 Subd. 12, F. c. Roadway standards must comply with Section 945.010, Subd. 5 (Engineering Design Standards). Private drives shall conform to the City of Corcoran Standard Detail Plates for shared driveways, as may be Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (city file 16-003) 4 May 26, 2016 amended. The City Engineer may require additional site information and may require additional design standards that enhance safety. d.Individual unit driveways that gain access from any such private drive shall be a minimum of 22 feet in length. e.A decorative sign stating “Private Drive” shall be located near each entrance to a private drive. Such sign shall also provide the range of addresses served by the private drive. f.If the private drive accesses directly onto a paved public street, theThe private drive must include a paved apron of 100 feetbe paved if it accesses off of a paved public street. The apron shall be measured from the edge of the existing pavement along the centerline of the private drive. 3.Lot Standards. a.Areas devoted to private roads shall not be included in parcel size calculations. b.The private drive may not be placed in an outlot, and must be included with the parcel. c.Lot width shall be measured at the lot line. For purpose of complying with the minimum lot width requirements, the front of the lot shall be the lot line adjacent to the private drive. d.Access for each lot in the subdivision shall be from the private drive. No direct access to public streets shall be allowed for lots within the subdivision. 4.Easement and Maintenance Agreement. An access easement and maintenance agreement shall be established for all private drives, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and shall be recorded at Hennepin County prior to issuing building permits. 5.Homeowners Association Agreement. A homeowners association agreement shall be established to ensure that any such private drive remains “private” in perpetuity, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney, and shall be filed with the plat at Hennepin County. Such instrument shall require mandatory participation of all homeowners that have access via the private drive, shall include the requirement for creation of a fund to address maintenance, drainage and snow removal on the private drive, subject to City review and approval. Private Drive Ordinance Amendment (city file 16-003) 5 May 26, 2016 5.Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council recommend approval of the following: a.Ordinance 2016-317 eliminating the requirement for a paved private drive b.Resolution 2016-43 approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment c.Summary Ordinance 2016-318 Attachments a.Ordinance 2016-317 eliminating the requirement for a paved private drive b.Resolution 2016-43 approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment c.Summary Ordinance 2016-318 City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-317 Page 1 of 3 Motion By: Seconded By: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 945.020 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Section 945.020, Subd. 20(A)(2)(f) of Chapter 9 (Subdivision Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 20. Alleys and Private Drives. Alleys and private drives may be permitted by the City Council, and are subject to the following standards: A.Private Drives in the Rural Residential District. In conjunction with the review of plats in the Rural Residential District Zoning District, the City Council may approve private drives provided that all of the following conditions are met: 1.The council finds that a public street connection is not required for the public street network. 2.Design Standards. a.A private drive shall not exceed 2,640 feet in length unless it forms a continuous connection or loops back to a public street. Any such private drive with a terminus 1,320 feet or more from the nearest intersection will be required to provide a cul-de-sac at the closed end according to City Engineering Standards. b.The subdivider shall provide access to lots via public streets. Private drives are subject to the access standards of 945.020, Subd.12, D and 945.020 Subd. 12, F. c.Roadway standards must comply with Section 945.010, Subd. 5 (Engineering Design Standards). Private drives shall conform to the City of Corcoran Standard Detail Plates for shared driveways, as may be amended. The City Engineer may require additional site information and may require additional design standards that enhance safety. d.Individual unit driveways that gain access from any such private drive shall be a minimum of 22 feet in length. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-317 Page 2 of 3 e. A decorative sign stating “Private Drive” shall be located near each entrance to a private drive. Such sign shall also provide the range of addresses served by the private drive. f. If the private drive accesses directly onto a paved public street, theThe private drive must include a paved apron of 100 feetbe paved if it accesses off of a paved public street. The apron shall be measured from the edge of the existing pavement along the centerline of the private drive. 3. Lot Standards. a. Areas devoted to private roads shall not be included in parcel size calculations. b. The private drive may not be placed in an outlot, and must be included with the parcel. c. Lot width shall be measured at the lot line. For purpose of complying with the minimum lot width requirements, the front of the lot shall be the lot line adjacent to the private drive. d. Access for each lot in the subdivision shall be from the private drive. No direct access to public streets shall be allowed for lots within the subdivision. 4. Easement and Maintenance Agreement. An access easement and maintenance agreement shall be established for all private drives, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and shall be recorded at Hennepin County prior to issuing building permits. 5. Homeowners Association Agreement. A homeowners association agreement shall be established to ensure that any such private drive remains “private” in perpetuity, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney, and shall be filed with the plat at Hennepin County. Such instrument shall require mandatory participation of all homeowners that have access via the private drive, shall include the requirement for creation of a fund to address maintenance, drainage and snow removal on the private drive, subject to City review and approval. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-317 Page 3 of 3 SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-43 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 945.020, SUBD. 20(A)(2)(F) OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the City Code to update the standards to allow private drives and to remove the requirement that private drives be paved; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards for public streets in the rural area and other City policies; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Subdivision Ordinance text amendment based on the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-318 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-317 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE The text of Chapter 9 (Subdivision Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended to revise the standards related to private drives in Section 945.020, Subd. 20(A)(2)(f). A printed copy of the entire amended Chapter 9 is available for inspection by any person at City Hall during the City Clerk’s regular office hours. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net Landform®, SensiblyGreen® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: May 16, 2016 for the May 26, 2016 City Council Meeting RE: Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines Update (city file no. 15-021) 60 D AY REVIEW DEADLINE: N/A 1.Application Request The City Council directed staff to update the Southeast District Plan and Design guidelines, which were adopted in 2004 as Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinance. 2.Background In 2004, the City of Corcoran adopted design guidelines for each of the three districts of the City planned to get municipal sewer and water: the Southwest District, the Northeast District and the Southeast District (including Downtown). In 2011, the City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and new ordinance standards to implement the Comprehensive Plan. In 2015, the City of Corcoran, in partnership with Hennepin County, began work to update the existing design guidelines for the Southeast District. The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines are proposed to be modified to reflect the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and other changes needed to implement the City’s Vision. 3.Parks and Trails Commission On April 19th the Parks and Trails Commission reviewed the materials and voted unanimously to recommend approval. 4.Planning Commission Public Hearing On May 5th the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request. There was no one present to speak on this item. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the items with two changes: a.While it was not specifically one of the changes recommended by staff, the Commission noted that proposed Subd. 4(J) of the Downtown Mixed Use District should read: “Dwelling, Multiple Family with a minimum density of 10 units per net acre, which may include units Agenda Item 10b. Southeast Design Guidelines (city file 15-021) 2 May 26, 2016 combining living and working space within the unit, if all units on the same floor of a building are of the same use.” b. The text of the proposed Appendix B should be amended to add the area of the linear park to the Town Center development potential table on page 27. The attached ordinances reflect both of these changes. 5. Project Summary The Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines are adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance to provide direction for how the City expects development to occur in this part of the City. The project area is bounded by Rush Creek on the north, County Road 101 on the east, the Corcoran city border on the south and a line running northwest generally from the intersection of Hackamore/County Road 116 to the intersection of County Road 50 and Rush Creek. The Southeast District includes a new Town Center and the Downtown Core on the east side of County Road 116, which is a mixed-use district combining retail, office and service commercial with a mix of low, medium and higher density residential. This document is intended to be a guiding document for development in the Southeast District, and as such, the document includes a mix of required standards and aspirational goals. The plan is intended to guide landowners and developers on the City’s expectations for development while allowing flexibility for the market to determine the appropriate design details. We are recommending that these new guidelines be adopted as a new Appendix B rather than simply amending Appendix A due to the significant change in style and format. Appendix A (which includes design guidelines for the Southwest District and the Northeast District) may be updated in a similar format at a later date. Process The City Council established a community advisory committee (CAT) made up of eight residents (two council members, two planning commissioners, two parks commissioners and two residents) to lead this effort: • Ron Thomas, City Council representative • Tonya LaFave, City Council representative • Dean Jacobs, Planning Commission representative • Meredith Wu, Planning Commission representative • Kevin Dale, Parks & Trails Commission representative • Chad Robran, Parks & Trails Commission representative • Dennis Stieg, citizen representative • Greg Ebert, citizen representative The City also hosted a website to provide information and gather feedback, asked for feedback via an online survey (paper copies were also available at City Hall) and held two open houses to gather feedback from the public. The current draft plan and design guidelines being reviewed tonight is a result of their combined efforts. Southeast Design Guidelines (city file 15-021) 3 May 26, 2016 Key Issues a. Southeast District Master Plan As part of the update process, the Southeast District boundaries were expanded to follow the MUSA boundary in this part of the City. The plan eliminates the “Downtown District” of the current plan and replaces it with two new nested subdistricts: Town Center and Downtown Core. The CAT wanted to ensure that the design standards and scale were appropriate for each of these different areas. The Downtown Core has the most detailed design guidelines as this is the area where the City hopes to develop a traditional downtown with 2-3 story buildings built to the street with parking in the back of the buildings so that walkability is emphasized. The design standards are less restrictive in the Town Center district but many of the same standards will be encouraged. Development outside of these two subdistricts will generally follow the design standards outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. The master plan has many similarities to the current plan (adopted in 2004), but refines them to better reflect the community’s desire as stated in the new vision statement to “Create a complete transportation network that balances pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular use with mix of residential housing types, retail and an expanded employment base, while maintaining access to the natural resources that define Corcoran’s quality of life.” b. Transportation A significant amount of discussion has occurred regarding the best methods to manage increased development and traffic without overloading the existing transportation network. The CAT reconfirmed the City’s plans to reroute County Roads 10 and 50 to create safer, better managed traffic flow and correct several difficult intersections. The plan reaffirms the realignment of these streets as shown in the last two Comprehensive Plans. While several residents commented during the open house that they were not in favor of one or both of these changes, the realignments have been shown in City plans since at least 2001 and are recommended to remain on the plans even though there are no current plans to make those changes. The realignments would likely be driven by development. County Road 116 will continue to be the central route through the Southeast District, but improvements are planned for where County Road 116 passes through the Downtown Core. As improvements are made to this road, emphasis should be placed on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Enhancements to traffic controls, pedestrian connections, lighting, gateway elements and landscaping at key intersections will serve that purpose. The County Road 116 corridor will be designed with green boulevards on both sides, with particular attention given to the east side of the road where a linear park with off-road trail is planned. When developing the plan and design guidelines for the Southeast District (including the Town Center and the Downtown Core), the CAT focused on providing an integrated transportation network that provides safe, appealing and accessible routes to the Downtown Core for people walking and biking, as well as people driving motor vehicles. A combination of off-road and on-street bike and pedestrian facilities are included to give people safe and convenient options for active transportation. Southeast Design Guidelines (city file 15-021) 4 May 26, 2016 As part of the update, the City established six main types of streets which are described and illustrated in the document. Each serves a specific function toward the creation of a well-connected and economically viable community: 1. County Road 2. Parkway Street 3. Bikeway Street 4. Main Street (Downtown Core) 5. Connector Street 6. Local Street c. Parks and Trails Special attention was given to providing parks in the Southeast District to serve the residents of the district and the community as a whole. Several new parks are planned and strong pedestrian connections a planned through an integrated network of sidewalks and trails. In addition to the parks shown in the Comprehensive Plan, the new Southeast District plan and design guidelines show the addition of: 1. A linear park along the east side of County Road 116 2. A 4.2 acre town square in the Downtown Core 3. A new 3.5+/- acre neighborhood park on the north side of the Town Center 4. A new 3+/- acre neighborhood park on the south side of the Town Center All of the new parks in this district would be developed when the adjacent property is developed. The City would take the land dedication as part of a development proposal and would ultimately use park dedication funds to make the planned improvements. We recommend that when the Comprehensive Plan is next updated, the City consider amending the Parks chapter to reflect the changes shown in the Southeast District Master Plan. d. Land Use There are no significant changes to the land use designations for the Southeast district, but there are a few minor modifications. We recommend that when the Comprehensive Plan is next updated, the City consider changing the Future Land Use Map to reflect the land uses as shown in the Southeast District Master Plan. e. Architecture We did a visual preference survey with the participants at the initial community workshop and the CAT recommended approval of language in the design guidelines to ensure that development meets the City’s vision. Many of these standards had been adopted as part of the DMU zoning district. Staff is recommending that the performance standards in the DMU district be deleted and we have moved the standards to the design guidelines to ensure they are appropriately applied in the subdistricts. There are no significant changes to the development standards proposed. We are also recommending changes to the DMU district to add land uses that were identified as desirable uses in the Town Center and Downtown Core. Southeast Design Guidelines (city file 15-021) 5 May 26, 2016 6. Action Move to adopt the following, as recommended by the Planning Commission: a. Ordinance 2016-319 Amending DMU district standards b. Resolution 2016-44 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to DMU c. Ordinance 2016-320 Amending Zoning Ordinance Appendix A d. Resolution 2016-45 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to Appendix A e. Ordinance 2016-321 Amending Zoning Ordinance Appendix B f. Resolution 2016-46 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to Appendix B g. Summary Ordinance 2016-322 Approving the amendments Attachments a. Update Process Graphic b. Ordinance 2016-319 Amending DMU district standards c. Resolution 2016-44 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to DMU d. Ordinance 2016-320 Amending Zoning Ordinance Appendix A e. Resolution 2016-45 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to Appendix A f. Ordinance 2016-321 Amending Zoning Ordinance Appendix B g. Resolution 2016-46 Approving Findings of Fact for amendment to Appendix B h. Summary Ordinance 2016-322 Approving the amendments Community Advisory Team (CAT) Meeting #1 Monday, October 5, 2015, 5:30-7:30 pm Project launch, Visioning and Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats Analysis (SWOT) Workshop #1 - Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 5:30-8:00 pm Project launch, Visioning and Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats Analysis (SWOT) Next Step: Draft recommendations for Vision Statement and Transportation Plan. CAT Meeting #2 Monday, October 26, 2015, 5:30-7:30 pm Discuss SE Area and Downtown Vision Next Step: Draft vision and goals statement, and develop concept plan options for land use. CAT Meeting #3 Monday, January 11, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm Test goals and concepts Next Step: Draft design guidelines and district plans. CAT Meeting #4 Monday, February 22, 2016, 5:30-7:30 pm Gather feedback on draft documents Workshop #2 - Monday, March 14, 2016, 5:30-8:00 pm Present draft guidelines Next Step: Finalize design guidelines and district plans. Adopt Final Master Plans and Guidelines, May 2016 ANALYZE & DISCUSS ANALYZE & DISCUSS GATHER ANALYZE & DISCUSS GATHER ANALYZE & DISCUSS ANALYZE & DISCUSS ANALYZE & DISCUSS CELEBRATE processCorcoran Southeast District Plan & Downtown Design Guidelines Update Landform® and From Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 1 of 9 Motion By: Seconded By: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 1040.130 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 1 of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Downtown Mixed Use District is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a high quality downtown. The Downtown Mixed Use District applies to those properties classified as Mixed Use on the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and located on the east side of County Road 116 on both sides of County Road 10. The Downtown Mixed Use District will provide for the establishment of a community focal point which is a blend of cultural, civic, entertainment, commercial, retail, residential and office uses as defined and guided by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Residential multi-family uses shall be developed at a minimum of ten units per acre or greater. New development within this district will be allowed only when a full range of municipal services and facilities are available to serve the area. SECTION 2. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 3 of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 3. Application and Reference Materials. The Downtown Mixed Use District is where development will be most concentrated, and where controls are needed to produce the traditional “Main Street” qualities that Corcoran is seeking. In addition to the requirements of this Section, development in this area should comply with the spirit and intent of the City’s Design Guidelines, (Appendix A and B). SECTION 3. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 4 of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 4. Permitted Uses. A. Bakery, retail. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 2 of 9 B. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions without drive-through. C. Barbers, Beauty Shops and similar personal service uses. D. Civic Buildings, such as City Hall, libraries, fire stations, etc. E. Copy/print shop. F. Day Care Facilities, State licensed, as defined by statute. G. Dry cleaning and laundry pick up, incidental pressing and repair without dry cleaning processing. H. Dwelling, Attached. I. Dwelling, Detached. H.J. Dwelling, Multiple Family with a minimum density of 10 units per net acre, which may include units combining living and working space within the unit, if all units on the same floor of a building are of the same use. K. Dwelling, Senior. I.L. Hotel, inns and bed and breakfast establishments. J.M. Offices, medical and professional. K.N. Public parking ramp. L.O. Restaurants and cafes (without drive-through). M.P. Retail goods and service uses of a similar nature within a fully enclosed building (without drive-through). N.Q. Taverns. SECTION 4. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.130, Subd. 9-13 of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 9. Streets and Sidewalk Network. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 3 of 9 A. Developments that include public or private streets shall connect with and provide for the future extension of the community’s street network. B. Sidewalks are required along all public and private streets within the Downtown Mixed Use District. The location and alignment of new sidewalks shall connect directly with adjacent existing networks. The width of the sidewalk shall be consistent with City policy. C. Where the sidewalk along the public street is interrupted by a curb cut, the walkway across the driveway shall be delineated by elevated pavement or by use of contrasting pavement materials that meet ADA accessibility standards. D. On-street parking shall be incorporated with the street design within the Downtown Mixed Use District. Parking zones shall be defined either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. E. Curb Cuts. The number and width of curb cuts shall be limited in conformance with City policy. Sites with multiple buildings shall have unified/joint access. F. Street trees shall be regularly spaced and planted at no less than one tree per 40 lineal feet of frontage on any street within the Downtown Mixed Use District. Street trees should be located between the sidewalk and the curb or coordinated as part of a streetscape design. G. Utility Installation. New utilities shall be placed underground. Compatible lines (e.g., electric, phone, cable) shall be placed in a common trench. Subd. 10. Off Street Parking. A. No parking spaces shall be located between the immediate front of the principal structure and the abutting front lot line. B. No more than 50 percent of the parking provided on the lot shall be located between the rear building line and the front yard lot line. C. Off street parking lots shall conform to landscape and buffer requirements as defined in the Landscaping section of the Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance. D. No parking spaces shall be located on corner lots at the point of street intersections. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 4 of 9 E. A reduction of up to twenty (20) percent in the number of required off-street parking spaces (as required in Section 1060.060) may be approved by the Zoning Administrator in the case of shared parking between abutting uses or use of publically provided parking. F. A reduction of one (1) parking space from the number of required off-street parking spaces (as required in Section 1060.060) may be approved by the Zoning Administrator for each on-street parking space provided at the lot frontage on a public street. G. Pedestrian Circulation. Clearly defined, safe pedestrian access shall be provided from parking areas, adjacent public rights-of-way, and public and private open space to building entrances. Pedestrian walkways traversing parking lots with more than 60 parking spaces shall meet the following standards: 1. Walkways adjacent to parking spaces shall be at least 5 feet wide and shall be separated from vehicles by curbing or landscaping. 2. Walkways that cross parking lot drive aisles shall be delineated by stripes, contrasting pavement materials, elevated pavement, or a combination of these measures. Subd. 11. Site Design Standards. A. Street Edge Requirement. A consistent street edge must be maintained at the right-of-way line along all street frontages. Street edge elements may consist of the primary building, low masonry walls, fences, landscaping or a combination of all of these elements. B. Maximum Encroachment. With the approval of the agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way, awnings and arm signs may be permitted to encroach within the public right-of-way as follows: 1. Awnings – within 2 feet of the face of the curb 2. Signs – 4 feet C. All ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened and properly maintained with material similar to or compatible with material used on the main structure. Screened mechanical equipment shall not be located in the front side yard, but may be located at the side or rear yard. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 5 of 9 D. Trash and recycling storage areas shall be designed internal to the principal building and shall not be allowed in an external fenced structure. Trash and recycling storage area doors shall not be located on the primary front elevation of building, but may be located in the side or rear yard. E. Loading areas and docks shall be limited to the rear of the principal building and shall not be visible from the street. These areas shall be screened from adjacent residential areas by fencing, walls, or landscaping. Screening shall block views from public right-of-way or adjacent uses and shall be equally effective in winter and summer. Subd. 12. Landscaping. A. All land area not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks or other hard surfaces shall be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover, flowers, shrubbery and trees. B. The periphery of all parking lots shall be well landscaped and screened from the public right-of-way. If a parking lot exists along the primary right-of-way it must contain a landscaped edge at a minimum of 2 ½ feet and a maximum of 3 ½ feet in height that contains a landscape hedge, railing, a decorative fence, decorative street wall or a combination of these elements. C. At least ten percent (10%) of the total land area within private parking and driveway areas shall be landscaped. Exception: Does not apply when parking area is less than 25 parking stalls. D. One shade tree shall be provided per 1,000 square feet of the area for vehicular parking and parking aisles. E. Existing trees shall be maintained and preserved to the extent possible. F. Landscaping shall include a full complement of over-story, ornamental and evergreen trees, shrubbery and ground covers which are hardy and appropriate for the locations in which they are planted and provide year-long color and interest. Subd. 13. Building Design Standards. A. Architectural style shall not be restricted. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 6 of 9 surroundings, guided by the provisions in this Section and the Design Guidelines in Appendix A. B. The architectural appearance, including building character, permanence, massing, composition, and scale of all principal buildings shall comply with the Design Guidelines in Appendix A. C. The main entrance shall face the primary street with secondary entrances to the side or rear. In the case of a corner building or a building abutting more than one street, the City will determine which street should be considered primary. D. All sides of buildings shall have an equal appearance in terms of materials and general design. E. Building Frontage. At least 60% of the primary street linear frontage of each lot shall be occupied by a building at the required build-to line. Other portions of a building beyond the sixty percent (60%) may be set back farther than required by the build-to line. In addition, on corner lots, a minimum of the first 50 feet of the lot frontage on either side of a street intersection must be occupied by buildings set at the build to line. Parking or other space open to the sky is not allowed within this first 50 feet. F. On corner lots the building shall be located to meet the 60% street frontage requirement on both streets. G. The build-to line may be met either with an enclosed building or an arcade constructed with a permanent roof of the same materials as the remainder of the building. H. Windows. At least 40% of the wall surface at the street side of the first story shall consist of clear windows and doors that allow a view into the working areas, lobbies or display areas. I. Roofs. Building facades that exceed 100 feet in length measured along the street frontage shall have variations in roofline or rooftop parapet. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed behind parapets or screened from the view of pedestrians. Sloping roofs with a vertical rise that exceeds the average height of supporting walls are not allowed. J. Elements. All buildings shall include the following elements: 1. Accent materials shall be wrapped around all walls; City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 7 of 9 2. Complementary major material colors; 3. A combination of vertical and horizontal pattern designs in the building facade. K. Façade Articulation. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open space, or abutting property may not exceed forty feet (40') in length without significant visual relief consisting of one or more of the following: 1. The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different materials or textures, or 2. Horizontal offsets of at least four feet (4') in depth, or 3. Vertical offsets in the roofline of at least four feet (4'), 4. Fenestration at the first floor level which is recessed horizontally at least one foot (1') into the facade. L. Acceptable materials. Exterior building materials shall be classified either primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary materials shall cover at least sixty percent (60%) of the facade of a building. Secondary materials may cover no more than thirty percent (30%) of the facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices, and other minor elements, and may cover no more than ten percent (10%) of the facade. Allowable materials are as follows: 1. Primary exterior building materials may be brick, stone (natural or cultured) EIFS, stucco, architectural precast concrete or glass. Bronze tinted or mirror glass are prohibited as exterior materials in the Downtown Mixed Use district. 2. Secondary exterior building materials may be any of the primary building materials above or decorative block, integrally colored stucco, or fiber cement siding (color impregnated or painted) in vertical panel design only with hidden seams. 3. Synthetic stucco (EIFS) may be permitted as a secondary material on upper floors only. 4. Accent materials may be wood, metal or fiber cement when used in trim, fascia or soffit if appropriately integrated into the overall City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 8 of 9 building design and not situated in areas which will be subject to physical or environmental damage. 5. All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored, except where otherwise stated. 6. Decorative block shall be colored only by means of a pigment integral to the block material, not applied to the surface. 7. Sheet metal, corrugated metal, asbestos, iron, shakes, plain flat concrete block (whether painted or integrally colored or not) are not acceptable as exterior wall materials on buildings within the CBD district. Subd. 149. Area Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be met in the DMU district. Properties may be subject to special requirements for overlay districts as noted in Section 1050 (Overlay Districts) and the Design Guidelines (Appendix A and B): Minimum lot area 20,000 sq. ft. Minimum lot width NA Minimum lot depth NA Principal Structure build-to lines: From County Road 116 100 feet (minimum) Front, From all other streets 15 feet (maximum) Side None Rear None Adjacent to Residential 10 feet (minimum) City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319 Page 9 of 9 SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-44 Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 1040.130 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the Southeast District and Downtown Design Guidelines in Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, in 2011 the City adopted Zoning Ordinance updates to reflect the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District incorporated a number of design standards and performance standards that replicate the standards in the Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to avoid repetition or conflict within the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment based on the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-44 Page 2 of 2 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-320 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF APPENDIX A (DESIGN GUIDELINES) OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Appendix A of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: See Attachment A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 1 September 25, 2014 APPENDIX A - Design Guidelines Recommendations for Overall Design Standards OBJECTIVES The objective for developing design guidelines for the City of Corcoran is to establish: • A clear definition of urban design objectives that informs citizens, developers, and decision-makers. • A tool that designers can use to incorporate general and specific approaches and techniques in their plans that will achieve City design objectives. • A basis for uniform and consistent review of development proposals by the City Council and Planning Commission. The Corcoran General Design Guidelines should meet the following goals: Goal 1: Preserve the unique, rural character of Corcoran. Goal 2: Establish a consistent, high quality baseline design standard for all districts. Goal 3: Maintain a high quality, harmonious visual environment. Goal 4: Communicate the community's expectations for new development in Corcoran. APPLICATION The design guidelines are intended to be applied in all districts where a District Plan has been developed. These guidelines are designed to be complimentary to the District Plans, the existing Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Map, and Zoning Ordinances. Illustrations have been included to further explain the design guideline intent. ORGANIZATION The District Plans and Design Guidelines begin with General Design Guidelines which apply across all districts. This general Section is followed by the District Design Guidelines and District Plans which are specific to the three districts in the City of Corcoran – Southwest, Northeast and Southeast. District Design Guidelines are applied in addition to the General Design Guidelines, and address unique conditions or uses in that District. The Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast District Plans accompany the Design Guidelines for each District. These build on the concepts identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 2 September 25, 2014 The Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines also include the Downtown Illustrative Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines which are also applied in addition to the General Design Guidelines and the Southeast District Design Guidelines. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 3 September 25, 2014 General Design Guidelines Recommendations for Overall Design Standards GENERAL • All new development should be designed to value, respect and preserve Corcoran’s identified natural features and resource corridors. • Rural view sheds and identified view corridors should be preserved and maintained wherever possible as important contributors to Corcoran’s character. • All new development should provide for pedestrian as well as vehicle circulation, and shall create links to existing and proposed sidewalks and trails. • All new development should be sensitive to existing residences in the design and location of new uses and buildings with respect to shading, viewsheds, and potential light and noise pollution. Where necessary, appropriate screening or buffering shall be provided. • New business parks should not be designed only for larger businesses, but should also accommodate the small and mid-sized businesses that enhance Corcoran’s rural community. STREETS, PUBLIC SPACE AND AMENITIES • All arterial roads should have a minimum 100-foot setback to preserve a rural road character. This area shall be maintained as a natural buffer preserving mature trees and shrubs, with native grasses and wildflowers encouraged. • Along County Road 116 a rural greenway is proposed with trails and amenities. New development along this route will be required to continue the greenway throughout Corcoran based on the City’s design. • Key intersections have been identified as primary entrances to Corcoran and should be designed as “gateways” to the City; gateway elements could include open space, unique landscaping, walls or gates, City identity signage and water features. • Direct access for new developments should be restricted on Highway 55 and County Roads 101 and 116; driveways serving only one parcel or use should be prohibited along these roads. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 4 September 25, 2014 • Direct access from County Road 30 and the new alignment of County Road 50 should be limited. Driveways serving only one parcel or use are highly discouraged in along these roads. • Through roads with connections to existing roads are encouraged; streets with cul-de-sacs should be limited. • All residential development should seek to preserve and maintain some natural open space; larger developments will be required to designate common areas for residents shared use and/or to identify and preserve land for a neighborhood park. SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • Well-landscaped open areas should be provided at the main road entryway to new developments; gateway or welcoming design elements, including water or landscape features, signage and lighting are encouraged. Marker with incorporated signage Welcoming design element combines wall and landscaping with signage More formal and groomed landscaping Trail or Sidewalk Stormwater Holding Pond Filtration Vegetation Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 5 September 25, 2014 • Preserve and maintain identified natural resource areas, existing healthy areas of native vegetation, mature trees, wetlands, ponds, and other natural features to the extent possible; design which harmonizes more groomed and landscaped areas with more natural landscape is encouraged. • Site design that integrates identity signage and lighting into the landscape is encouraged. • Provide for both private and common or public open spaces; connections from open spaces to existing or proposed trails and sidewalk networks are encouraged. • Limit parking provided between buildings and the main road; distribute parking around the building, especially to the side and back of buildings. • Parking areas should be well-landscaped and screened from the street; larger parking areas should be planned with internal landscaping and divided into smaller areas where possible. • Buildings should be oriented to minimize views of service areas, loading docks and equipment from the street and other developments; these views can be buffered with a combination of landscaping and screening; trash areas should not be visible from the street; where this is not possible they must be fully screened and buffered to mitigate the noise and visual impacts. Landscaped edge that combines fence with trees, low shrubs and ground cover for parking lot screening and buffering along sidewalk Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 6 September 25, 2014 • Stormwater ponds, dry ponds and other stormwater management or holding areas shall be designed to be attractive in both flooded and dry conditions; use of native plants for filtration around pond and wetlands is encouraged. • Sustainable design approaches to site and landscape design, especially for storm water management and water shed quality is encouraged. • All landscaping shall preserve and enhance natural features (such as wetlands, drainage ways, mature stands of trees, and the like), enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important amenities and provide shade. ARCHITECTURE • Buildings should be constructed and maintained for permanence and longevity – durable, maintainable materials should be used; temporary buildings, metal sheds, etc. shall not be permitted except when allowed as accessory buildings. • Buildings should be designed to relate well to the existing environment, both natural and man-made, and consider context in massing, materials, style and color. • Design of the landscape and hardscape should be coordinated and harmonious with the building design and materials. • Multi-family buildings should be designed to provide both private and common outside space and units with terraces, balconies or other private exterior space are encouraged. Orientation of building and unit entrances, windows, garages, etc. should be considered for visual and acoustic privacy. • Buildings should be oriented and designed to consider sun and shade, wind exposure and snow drifting to avoid creating icy or dangerous conditions. Swales planted as a rain garden; plants and soil provide filtration Trail or sidewalk Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 7 September 25, 2014 • Building entries should be visible from the main street or entry route, and distinguished from the building façade; entrance areas should be well lit, covered or protected from weather, and include significant glazing and glass doors where the public will be entering buildings. • Buildings should be designed with quality materials on all sides; all facades shall be articulated with a variety of materials, glazing or other details to add visual interest, although the front façade may have a unique design or more significant glazing; long blank exterior surfaces shall be avoided. Entry feature; well distinguished and covered from the weather Well defined roof line and overhang expression 1st story with glazed display windows Awning with accent lighting and graphics instead of applied signs Maximize glazing, especially on front facade Expressed base and cap Cornice or roof line expresses front entry Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 8 September 25, 2014 • Equipment, mechanical systems, transformers, etc. must be screened from view in a way that is integral to the architecture of the building. Screening should be accomplished with materials similar to or compatible with materials used on the main structure; metal fencing or mechanical vent screens alone are not sufficient. • Roof lines and cornice details shall be completed in a 3-dimensional manner so that the back of roof features or similar unfinished areas are not visible. Rooftop equipment shall be screened from the line of site of pedestrians and integrated into the design and massing of the roof form Retail/Commercial Building Retail/Commercial Building Finish materials on all side Roof line – parapet or enlarged cornice Front corner view of architectural pier Back (roof) view of architectural pier – element is constructed in 3 dimensions with finish materials on all sides Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 9 September 25, 2014 • Signage and lighting which is integrated into the design of the building is encouraged. • Architecture of new buildings should be respectful of the existing agricultural and historical structures which enhance the rural character of Corcoran; design which reflects the elements of vernacular prairie-style or agrarian architecture is encouraged. Agrarian Style Prairie Style Regional Architectural Styles. The design of buildings, particularly important civic buildings, shall reflect regional traditions. Pedestrian-Oriented Tenant Signs Projecting or Hanging Sign Wall Sign integrated into the building design Awning Sign Window Signs Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 10 September 25, 2014 District Design Guidelines District Descriptions and Recommendations for District Specific Design Standards District Plan follows: Southwest District Design Guidelines The Southwest District offers Corcoran the opportunity to establish a “gateway” to the City on State Highway 55 at County Road 19. Development in this district should be of the type and quality that will add significant value for the City. The District Plan calls for high quality business parks along Highway 55 and County Road 19, with well-landscaped setbacks and buffers. The presence of a major natural resource corridor creates the opportunity for mixed residential development offering a mix of housing types and densities while preserving significant natural features. SITE DEVELOPMENT • Site design and landscaping should be designed to work with the existing topography of this area, preserving the rolling hills and natural view corridors. • Commercial areas should be designed as high quality business parks, with appropriate office, commercial and light industrial uses. • New residential development should include a range of housing types (townhouses as well as single-family attached and detached) and densities. • New residential development should reserve land for a neighborhood park as well as “natural open space”; these spaces should be linked to the trail system. STREETS AND PUBLIC AMENITIES • The intersection of County Road 19 and State Highway 55 should be developed as a “gateway” to the City of Corcoran with appropriate open space and gateway elements, such as identity signage, lighting, landscape and water features. The design should express the unique character of Corcoran’s rural community. • Driveways and other direct access from new developments to State Highway 55 shall not be permitted. New access roads shall be provided for access to properties that currently front the highway. • Access shall be from a new road network, for both business park and residential uses, with connections to existing roads; cul-de-sacs are discouraged. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 11 September 25, 2014 Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 12 September 25, 2014 District Design Guidelines Descriptions and Recommendations for District Specific Design Standards District Plan follows: Northeast District Design Guidelines At one of the major entrances to the City of Corcoran, the Northeast District Plan establishes a gateway to the community that reflects the City’s rural character. The plan offers opportunities for expanded tax base, jobs and services by taking advantage of Maple Grove’s nearby higher density development. The primary entry into the Northeast District is County Road 30, where a mixed-use PUD (planned unit development) will combine a mix of low and medium density residential with mixed-use commercial, including neighborhood retail, service retail, commercial and office uses. The edge of the district along County Road 101 is planned primarily for high quality business parks, with some destination commercial or retail uses closer to the County Road 30 intersection. GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT • The commercial area along County Road 101 should be designed as high quality business parks, with appropriate office, commercial and light industrial uses. • Retail uses should be limited to the commercial area indicated near the County Road 101 and 30 intersection or included within the County Road 30 mixed-use PUD area. • Within the PUD, residential development should provide for life-cycle housing for empty nesters, retirees, and first-time home buyers with a range of housing types (condominiums, townhouses, and single-family attached) and densities. STREETS, TRAILS, PARKS AND PUBLIC AMENITIES • County Road 30 is a major entry point into the City of Corcoran, which warrants a unique design treatment as it meets County Road 101; this intersection should be developed as a “gateway” with significant landscaped open space and appropriate entry elements; the design should express the unique character of Corcoran. • County Road 30 from County Road 116 to County Road 101 should be developed as a green corridor with landscaped setback, center boulevard and other enhancements that will express a sense of entry while maintaining an open, rural road character. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 13 September 25, 2014 • Enhancements at the intersection of County Roads 116 and 30 should be designed similar to major County Road 116 intersections in the downtown and southeast district. • The County Road 116 rural greenway should continue north through this district, with trail connections to new civic or community spaces as well as retail or destination uses within the PUD. • Mixed commercial-retail within the PUD should be designed around public or common areas that are linked by trails or sidewalks. The design should also include sidewalks and trails to connect neighborhood retail and public spaces to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. • Mixed-use and new residential development within the PUD should include a designated neighborhood park in addition to natural open space (woods, wetlands, meadows, etc.). • The planned extension of County Road 117 to County Road101 should be planned and designed in a way that is sensitive to existing residential uses in that area. Direct access for new developments should be limited on County Roads 101, 116 and 30. Future plans for access on these roads should balance traffic demand and future development. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 14 September 25, 2014 Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 15 September 25, 2014 District Design Guidelines Descriptions and Recommendations for District Specific Design Standards District Plan follows: Southeast District Design Guidelines The Southeast District is intended to be the central focus of new retail and commercial development within the City. The center of the district is designated as a mixed-use PUD (planned unit development) combining retail and service commercial with a mix of low, medium and higher density residential to expand “downtown” Corcoran. The higher level of anticipated development is balanced by extensive open space and natural resources, including two golf courses, Lions Park, Corcoran Community Park, and the Rush Creek corridor. These areas provide some natural boundaries to development in this district and offer opportunities to create amenities within future developments. The primary challenge to development in this district is increasing the intensity of use without overloading the existing transportation network. Current plans to reroute County Roads 10 and 50 will create safer, better managed traffic flow through the area and eliminate or correct several difficult and dangerous intersections. County Road 116 will continue to be the central route through downtown Corcoran, but improvements are planned for where 116 passes through the downtown area. The alignment of the road will shift to the east as it comes into downtown, creating additional frontage for improvements to the existing commercial area on the west side of the road. The road redesign will extend the planned County Road 116 rural greenway through downtown, and traffic controls, lighting, gateway identity elements and other improvements will be added at appropriate intersections to communicate that this is a downtown area. The Southeast District has the existing Corcoran Community Park with adjacent land owned by the Rockford School District. This land should continue to be reserved for a future school and community park. The rerouting of County Road 10 provides an opportunity to expand the existing park as residential development projects proceed in this area. The district plan calls for mid to higher density residential development in the immediate area of the school site, with an emphasis on housing for young families and first-time buyers. The center of the Southeast District is the mixed-use PUD which is intended to establish a new “traditional Main Street type” downtown, and includes the commercial area currently referred to as downtown Corcoran. The new downtown area should continue to reflect the character of Corcoran as a rural community, while offering Corcoran residents a local place to shop, eat out, walk, meet neighbors and gather as a community. More detailed description of the downtown plan and design guidelines, including the proposed Downtown Mixed Use District are provided in the Downtown Illustrative Plan and Design Guidelines Section. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 16 September 25, 2014 The existing downtown commercial area along the west side of County Road 116 and along the current County Road 10/50 intersection is planned to remain commercial, but improvements or redevelopment should plan to close driveways from County Road 116, address parking issues and improve the overall appearance of the area. The existing business-industrial park will remain but, in the future, office and business uses will be encouraged over industrial uses. GENERAL • Development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area, with buildings combining retail, commercial, and residential uses. Buildings of two or more stories are encouraged. • Site design and landscaping should be designed to work with the existing topography of the area, preserving the rolling hills, Rush Creek natural resources corridor, woods and wetlands, and natural view sheds and corridors. • New residential development should provide for the full range of life cycle housing, offering choices of housing types (apartment style, condominium lofts or flats, townhouses as well as single-family attached and detached) at low, medium and higher densities. • New medium and higher density residential development should be sensitive to existing residential uses, with well-designed transitions from multi-family to existing single family residential areas. • Traditional neighborhood design (TND), based on a traditional street grid and blocks with alleys for garage access, is a desirable option for downtown medium density areas. Single family houses, either detached or attached, should face the TND example with traditional street grid and porches facing the street Alley with garage access at mid-block and rear of house Sidewalks and boulevards with regularly spaced street trees Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 17 September 25, 2014 street with front porches and stoops, with front yards, sidewalks and boulevards with regularly spaced street trees lining the block. • All downtown residential developments should be planned and designed to minimize paving for driveways and surface parking. Garage forward or protruding garage homes or townhomes are highly discouraged. LAND USE • Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses are encouraged in this district, with a downtown location preferred over other commercial districts. • Development of “big box” retail-only centers are highly discouraged in the Southeast District. Within the downtown mixed-use PUD, larger retail stores may be included, but should be designed in combination with smaller stores and other complementary uses. • Commercial development such as “fast food”, new gas stations, or similar auto-dominated and drive-through facilities, “big box” or large retail-only or other single-use commercial developments and stand-alone “pads” developed with corporate architecture are discouraged in the downtown area. SITE DEVELOPMENT • Mixed-use, commercial and retail within the downtown PUD should be designed around public or common areas, linked by a pedestrian network of sidewalks and trails. This network of open space should include formal plazas, squares and gardens, designated parks and informal landscaped greens, in addition to more natural areas of open space (woods, wetlands, meadows, etc.). Example of protruding garage form. Garage forward design dominates view from sidewalk and street and is highly discouraged Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 18 September 25, 2014 • Downtown buildings should be oriented to the street, with the majority of parking to the side or rear. Building entrances from the rear parking area are acceptable if a front entry from the street is also provided; otherwise the main entry should be located at the building corner with equal access to the street and parking lot. • New development in higher density areas can create significant storm water issues, so creative approaches to the management of storm water runoff are encouraged. STREETS, TRAILS, PARKS AND PUBLIC AMENITIES • The existing road network should be maintained as a continuous network, with new connections where needed. Cul-de-sacs are strongly discouraged. • County Road 116 is proposed as a rural greenway corridor with landscaped setback, trails and public amenities. Where County Road 116 passes through downtown, this road curves to the east to allow for a center landscaped boulevard and other enhancements that will express a sense of downtown identity. The intersections of County Road 116 and Larkin Rd (new County Road 50), and County Road 116 and City Hall Drive (proposed new road just south of City Hall) mark the entry points into this area, and the start of the proposed boulevard. The design of these intersections should balance the needs of traffic and pedestrians. • The County Road 116 rural greenway should continue north and south through this district, with trail connections to new civic and community spaces and uses. • Direct access for new developments is restricted on County Road 116 and should be limited on County Roads 50 and 10. • New residential development should reserve land for a neighborhood park as well as designating preserved common areas of both landscaped and “natural” open space. • New public spaces, parks, and common greens or open space should be linked to other community parks and open space with trail connections to the existing and proposed City parks and trail system. • Pedestrian safety should be provided for in the design of streets in this district. Enhancements to safety, including crosswalks, narrowed intersections, lighting, planted center medians, and landscaped boulevards that include street trees and warning signage are encouraged. ARCHITECTURE Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 19 September 25, 2014 • Commercial development should be designed with a traditional “downtown” character and quality; two and three-story buildings are encouraged. • Rural architecture styles, such as prairie style, are encouraged, as are the use of regional building materials and native plants and landscaping. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 20 September 25, 2014 This page left intentionally blank. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 21 September 25, 2014 District Design Guidelines Descriptions and Recommendations for Downtown Design Standards Downtown Illustrative Plan follows: The Downtown Illustrative Plan and Design Guidelines Downtown is the center of the Southeast District, bounded by City Hall and the Rush Creek Golf Course to the north, the existing commercial along existing County Roads 50/10 and 116 to the west, Maple Hill Road to the east and the Shamrock Golf Course to the south. The downtown is intended to offer citizens a central community “place” with small town downtown qualities, including a pedestrian-friendly environment, spaces for community get-togethers and activities and the community resources every City needs. Anchored by the City Hall, the downtown district will be the eventual location of other public buildings, such as a post office and library. The downtown plan also includes public amenities such as a linear town square with a gazebo, memorials, etc., City Park and band shell and future water tower. The Downtown Plan illustrates the type of town plan layout and the community spaces and amenities envisioned by the City of Corcoran. The purpose of the Corcoran Downtown Illustrative Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a high-quality downtown for Corcoran that includes a mix of shops, restaurants, offices, housing, recreation, community facilities, parks and open space, all within a walkable area designed to be both pedestrian-friendly and auto-accessible. The downtown PUD (planned unit development) will allow for a mix of commercial, retail, institutional and residential uses to be developed within the context of the Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines. Downtown residential areas are planned to include a wide range of housing types, and several of these types are illustrated in the plan and described in the design guidelines. The Downtown Illustrative Plan will act as a framework and guide to development within the PUD. The final PUD plan may differ from the Downtown Illustrative Plan in the details of development of any specific block or site, but the primary elements of the plan, including the public infrastructure (roads, parks, trails, open space) and the quality and character which makes this plan unique to Corcoran are expected to be maintained. The Downtown Mixed Use District is a section of the Zoning Ordinance that applies to a specific area within downtown Corcoran. The Downtown Mixed Use District is where development will be most concentrated, and where controls are needed to produce the traditional “Main Street” qualities that Corcoran is seeking. The Downtown Design Guidelines that follow will provide more detailed standards for site planning, placement of building masses, architecture, lighting, signage, materials, and design of the public realm. GENERAL LAND USE Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 22 September 25, 2014 • Downtown development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area, with mixed-use buildings combining retail, commercial, and residential uses; two and three-story buildings are encouraged. • Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with compatible, complementary or other synergistic uses, are encouraged. • Shared parking should be encouraged to take advantage of varying parking demands between mixed uses. • Within the downtown, the Downtown Mixed Use District is intended to apply to the pedestrian-oriented “Main Street” area as indicated on the Southeast District Plan. If the development in this District shifts or extends beyond this boundary, the Downtown Mixed Use District may need to be extended accordingly. • The Downtown Mixed Use District extends approximately 250 feet on either side of the right-of-way of all streets within the DOD, and is intended to include all the street frontage properties. • Commercial office or retail uses with an accessory drive-through are discouraged in downtown. • New auto-dominated commercial development such as fast food, gas, or similar drive-up or drive-through facilities are discouraged in downtown. • Commercial “big box” or larger retail-only or other single-use commercial developments are highly discouraged downtown. STREETS, TRAILS, PARKS AND PUBLIC AMENITIES • County Road 116 and Main Street (old County Road 50/10) in the center of Downtown warrants a unique design treatment. This intersection will be developed as the entry into Main Street with appropriate identity elements. The County Road 116 greenway will offer trails through a landscaped open space, which extends into the central village green. • The County Road 116 roadway and intersections design should provide for the expected traffic level and turn movements while facilitating safe pedestrian crossings. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 23 September 25, 2014 • The linear Town Square is conceived as a community focal point with passive uses (greens, gardens) and active uses (gazebo, bandshell) are incorporated into the design. Mixed-use buildings line the square, with front door parking provided to encourage strolling and shopping. North end of linear town square is anchored by an active use – commercial, entertainment or cultural Formal green space with band shell or gazebo looking out over a wide lawn (for community concerts or other events) Informal green space with meandering paths, gardens and passive uses Civic building anchors south end of linear town square; front plaza provides an opportunity for memorials, historical marker or other public elements Key intersection at County Road 116 and the new “Main Street” (Old County Road 10/50). Improvements to the intersection will provide for better pedestrian crossing and management of turning traffic Front door angled parking for mixed-use buildings facing the square, as well as for park events County Road 116 bows to the east to create a green “buffer” to soften the existing commercial while still keeping good visibility for these businesses. A new frontage road provides safer access to these properties Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 24 September 25, 2014 • Main Street (old County Road 10/50) is designed as a traditional downtown main street, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian street lights, and street furniture including benches and trash receptacles. The fixtures which are selected for Main Street should be required on streets within the Downtown Mixed Use District, and highly encouraged throughout the downtown for visual continuity. • All intersections in the downtown should be designed to be safe and accessible for pedestrians. Enhancements to safety include paving or striping of crosswalks, narrowed intersections, street lighting, planted center medians or landscaped boulevards and warning signage at busy crossings. • Typical sidewalks in the Downtown should be “zoned” to include on-street parking, landscaping and street trees, lighting, seating areas, a pedestrian or walking path and area designated for other street furniture and commercial opportunities, including newspaper boxes and trash receptacles. • On-street parking is encouraged on streets within the downtown. Streets should be designed for parking, with the parking zone defined either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. Seating Area Pedestrian Path Lighting/Planting Parking Narrowed Intersection with planting and kiosk Crosswalk Striping Sidewalk Zones Parking zone defined by curbing or change of materials Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 25 September 25, 2014 • Mixed commercial-retail within the PUD should be designed around public or civic spaces linked by sidewalks. The site development design should also include connections between civic spaces, retail and adjacent residential neighborhoods. ARCHITECTURE • Commercial development should be appropriate for a traditional “downtown” area, generally with one to three story buildings for a mix of retail, service commercial, office and residential uses. Four-story buildings may be acceptable for senior housing and some residential and commercial mixed-use projects. • All development should be designed with a traditional “downtown” character and quality: with multi-story buildings lining the streets and wide sidewalks in front. • Zero lot line buildings are allowed anywhere within the Downtown Mixed Use District. Zero lot line buildings are preferred for lots and building facing on Main Street and highly encouraged on all streets within the downtown. • Buildings should be oriented to the street with traditional storefronts along the sidewalk. Awnings, overhangs and arcades are encouraged where pedestrians are expected to walk and shop. • Corporate architecture is highly discouraged in downtown Corcoran; corporate chains should work to customize their architecture to express their design “brand” within a design, context and material appropriate to the character of downtown Corcoran. • Mechanical equipment, service and trash areas must be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture and materials of the building. Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 26 September 25, 2014 • Signage and graphics should be integral to the building architecture, or used as a decorative design element. Backlit, box signs are not acceptable in the overlay district and are discouraged in downtown generally. • Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable when displayed within storefront window interiors of downtown buildings. Building identity signage highlighted by architectural elements (cornice) Tenant signs incorporated into building “sign band” above the awning Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 27 September 25, 2014 Appendix A (Design Guidelines) Page 28 September 25, 2014 This page left intentionally blank. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-45 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF APPENDIX A (DESIGN GUIDELINES) OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the Southeast District and Downtown Design Guidelines in Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines are formatted differently than the adopted guidelines for the Southwest and Northeast districts; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to update the ordinance in increments; and WHEREAS, the City will delete the Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines from Appendix A and adopt new standards for the Southeast District as Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment based on the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-321 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Appendix B: See Attachment A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Appendix B Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Rush C r e e k City Hall / Memorial Park Community Park FutureSchool Property Church & Cemetery Shamrock Golf Course Rush Creek Golf Club Ol d S e t t l e r s R o a d CR 1 1 6 Ca i n R o a d CR 1 0 1 Meister Road / Future CR 10 Exi s t i n g C R 1 0 / F u t u r e L o c a l S t . Larkin Road / Future CR 50 Existing CR 50 Gleason RoadHorseshoe Trail DRAFT May17-16 For review only | 3 Southeast District Overview | 5 Purpose Application Southeast District Vision Sites and Structures Southeast District Principles | 7 Landscaping and Screening Signage and Gateways Parks, Trails and Public Space Healthy Communities | 25 Town Center | 27 Overview Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height Screening and Loading Facades Streets Parking and Access Landscaping and Screening Table of Contents Downtown Core | 37 Overview Vision Site Development Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height Streetscape Parking Public Art Signage Plazas Implementation | 43 DRAFT May17-16 For review only Southeast District Analysis Map. Future infrastructure improvements in the district include rerouting County Roads 50 and 10 to provide safer access points. The existing trail system will be supplemented by a network of on- and off-road trails. Natural assets including wetlands, creeks and uplands, woodlands and savannah provide a framework and inspiration for development aesthetics. A new water tower is planned within the district. There are several potential locations where it could go and the location will be determined as development occurs. A sanitary line is also in place to serve the future Town Center. Southeast District Boundary Town Center Downtown Core Existing Downtown Floodplain Future Road(approximate realignment) Maple/Basswood Disturbed Woodland Savanna/Pasture Wet Prairie Emergent Shrub Floodplain Forest NP / Neighborhood Park OSP / Nature Park ASA / Athletic Search Area On Road Trail Off Road Trail Potential Water Tower As-Built Sanitary Line Not To Scale Open Water Floodplain, Reed Canary Dominant Potential Natural Gas Pipeline Easement Trail City of Corcoran Existing and Proposed Trails (proposed are dashed) Upland Plant Communities Wetland Communities LEGEND 01 Overview | 5 In 2015, the City of Corcoran, in partnership with Hennepin County, began work to update the existing design guidelines and master plan for the Southeast District. The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines were modified to reflect the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and other changes needed to implement the City’s Vision. The Southeast District is the historic heart of the City. The intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 116 is a historic crossroads and this area is home to the existing city hall, St. Thomas Catholic Church and the existing business park. The Southeast District is also beginning to see the residential development that has long been anticipated with the development of Lennar’s “Ravinia” neighborhood. The Town Center (including the Downtown Core) within the Southeast District is a mixed-use district combining retail, office and service commercial with a mix of low, medium and higher density residential. The planned development is balanced by extensive open space and natural resources, including two golf courses (Rush Creek & Shamrock), Lions Park, Corcoran Community Park, the City Hall park and the Rush Creek corridor. Purpose The primary purpose of Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines is to set basic parameters, describe preferences and illustrate design intent. These guidelines serve as principles within which creative design can and should occur – there is no one solution, but many options that meet the basic requirements of this document. Application The format and content are specifically tailored for use as a supplement to the Zoning Ordinance. This master plan provides illustrative guidance for building locations and orientation. Any changes to this approved master plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Council as part of the development application. Southeast District Vision Create a complete transportation network that balances pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular use with mix of residential housing types, retail and an expanded employment base, while maintaining access to the natural resources that define Corcoran’s quality of life. Southeast District Overview Southeast District Objectives 1. The Southeast District has key transportation corridors within the City of Corcoran which provide vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian connections to adjacent communities. 2. The Southeast District is home to Corcoran Community Park. 3. The Southeast District includes a variety of businesses that provide retail and services that support the daily needs of residents. 4. The Southeast District includes a Town Center with retail, office, housing, public spaces, and employment opportunities. 5. The Southeast District provides life- cycle housing opportunities that are within walking and biking distance of Downtown. 6. The Southeast District provides a concentration of urban housing options, so that the majority of the City can remain rural. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 6 | District Principles Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Rush C r e e k City Hall / Memorial Park Community Park Future School Property Church & Cemetery Shamrock Golf Course Rush Creek Golf Club Ol d S e t t l e r s R o a d CR 1 1 6 Ca i n R o a d CR 1 0 1 Meister Road / Future CR 10 Exi s t i n g C R 1 0 / F u t u r e L o c a l S t . Larkin Road / Future CR 50 Existing CR 50 Gleason RoadHorseshoe Trail Southeast District Concept Plan. The Southeast District is the spatial framework for these design standards. The Town Center and Downtown Core are nested within the district each with additional guidance to create the neighborhoods and places envisioned by the community. Southeast District Boundary Town Center Downtown Core Retail Uses Land Use Classification LEGEND Residential Public Agriculture Industrial Commercial High Density Res. Medium Density Res. Mixed Residential Low Density ResidentialExisting and Future Public / Semi-Public Golf Course Parks / Open Space Agricultural Preserve Industrial Mixed Use Not To Scale Future Road(approximate realignment) DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 7 02 Southeast District Principles Sites and Structures The Southeast District should continue to provide a mix of residential, commercial, office and industrial uses as described in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Design Guidelines for the district shall be the same as those described in the Zoning Ordinance for the zoning district in which the development is located and these Design Standards will provide an additional layer of standards. New residential development should provide for the full range of life cycle housing, offering choices of housing types at low, medium and higher densities. Within the Southeast District, the combination of site and building design should provide a visual cue that this is a unique place. For single family, twin and townhome structures, architecture styles including: Agrarian Contemporary, Farmhouse, and Arts & Crafts - Prairie are encouraged, as is the use of regional building materials and native plants. Development in this district should be thoughtfully designed to reflect Corcoran’s rural character. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 8 | District Principles Agrarian Contemporary Agrarian Contemporary style homes rely on simple forms with strong roof lines and inviting front porches. This style is a clean, crisp, more contemporary version of the Agrarian Rural style. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Simple roof design, front to back gable or side to side • 5:12 to 12:12 roof pitches • Overhang eaves • Walls and Windows: • Horizontal or board and batten siding, stucco or a combination • Symmetrical placement and distinct fenestration rhythms • Square, circular or 2:1 proportioned vertical rectangular windows with grid patterns • Details • Porches with simple columns, trim and railings • Minimal door and window trim detailing • Dormers, cupolas, shutters, exposed rafter tails DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 9 Farmhouse Farmhouse style is comfortable and practical. It is a hybrid of elements brought together by regional craftsmen and traditions of the early 20th century. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Two story • Asymmetrical, angular design with tall proportions. • Gable roof • 8:12 or greater roof pitch • Overhang eaves • Wood or asphalt shingled roof • Walls and Windows: • Wood cladding with horizontal, diagonal or vertical layout • Tall rectangular windows with large panes • Details • Decorative braces and brackets • Plain trim boards and soffits • Corbels and gable trusses • Wrap porches • Geometric patterns • Embellished porch railings DRAFT May17-16 For review only 10 | District Principles Arts & Crafts - Prairie Prairie Style is truly American, derived by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Low pitched roof with wide overhanging eaves • Massive square porch supports • Two stories with one story porches or wings • Gable roof edges flattened • 3-1/2:12 or greater roof pitch • Hipped roof • Walls and Windows: • Horizontal windows, sometimes wrapping around corners • Tall casement windows • Geometric patterns of small-pane windows • Details • Detail emphasizing horizontal lines • Contrasting wood trim • Horizontal patterns in wall materials • Window boxes • Ornamentation at the door or cornice line • Flattened pedestal urns DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 11 Street Hierarchy One significant development consideration in this district is increasing the intensity of use without overloading the existing transportation network. Current plans to reroute County Roads 10 and 50 will create safer, better managed traffic flow and correct several difficult intersections. County Road 116 will continue to be the central route through the Southeast District, but improvements are planned for where County Road 116 passes through the Town Center. As improvements are made to this road, emphasis should be placed on creating a pedestrian- friendly environment. Enhancements to traffic controls, pedestrian connections, lighting, gateway elements and landscaping at key intersections will serve that purpose. The County Road 116 corridor should be designed with green boulevards on both sides, with particular attention given to the east side of the road where a linear park with off-road trail is planned. Where County Road 116 passes through the Town Center, this road should shift to the east to allow for a center landscaped boulevard and other enhancements that will express a sense of Town Center identity. The intersections of County Road 116 and Larkin Road (new County Road 50), and County Road 116 and City Hall Drive (proposed new road just south of City Hall) mark the entry points into this area, and the start of the proposed boulevard. The design of these intersections should balance the needs of traffic and pedestrians. The City will continue to work with Hennepin County to ensure future improvements are consistent with City’s vision as well as the County policy related to Complete Streets. As part of this vision, the city will look for opportunities to provide grade-separated pedestrian crossings in addition to the at-grade crossings. The existing road network should be maintained as a continuous network, with new connections where needed. Cul-de-sacs are strongly discouraged in the Town Center. Cul-de-sacs should be avoided throughout the Southeast District in favor of connecting streets that will facilitate resilient multi-modal routes within the district. The Southeast District has six main types of streets which are described and illustrated on the following pages. Each serves a specific function toward the creation of a well connected and economically viable Southeast District. Street Connectivity. A connected network of streets provides system resiliency and greater capacity with the same lane miles. Top: Connected Network is preferred. Bottom: Sparse Hierarchy with cul-de-sacs is not desirable. X DRAFT May17-16 For review only 12 | District Principles Type ROW Width County Road 120 feet Parkway Street 72 feet Bikeway Street 72 feet Main Street (Downtown Core)70 feet Connector Street 60 feet Local Street 50 feet Southeast District Street Types Map. Not To Scale DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 13 Co u n t y R o a d , M i d - B l o c k ( t o p ) , C o r n e r / In t e r s e c t i o n ( b o t t o m ) . Th e C o u n t y R o a d s t r e e t t y p e h a s a 12 0 - f o o t w i d e s t a n d a r d r i g h t - o f - w a y . C o u n t y E n g i n e e r i n g s t a n d a r d s ap p l y a n d t h r o u g h c u r r e n t t r a f f i c a n d f u t u r e d e m a n d a n a l y s i s , t h e ro a d w a y s e c t i o n m a y i n c l u d e t u r n l a n e s , t w o - l a n e o r f o u r l a n e se c t i o n s a n d r e q u i r e d c l e a r z o n e s f o r s a f e t y . O n C R 1 1 6 w i t h i n t h e To w n C e n t e r , g a t e w a y i n t e r s e c t i o n s a n d p l a n t e d m e d i a n s r e i n f o r c e th e r o a d ’ s r o l e t o s u p p o r t t h e D o w n t o w n C o r e . A t g a t e w a y c o r n e r s al o n g C R 1 1 6 , p e d e s t r i a n a m e n i t i e s s h o u l d r e i n f o r c e t h e g a t e w a y ch a r a c t e r a n d i n c l u d e h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y f e a t u r e s i n c l u d i n g cr o s s w a l k s w i t h c r o s s i n g c o u n t d o w n s l i g h t s , c e n t e r r e f u g e m e d i a n s , wi d e p e d e s t r i a n l e v e l p a v e m e n t s a n d e n h a n c e d l i g h t i n g . O n r o a d bi k e l a n e s e x i s t o n C R 1 1 6 t o d a y a n d f i t w i t h i n t h e f u t u r e s e c t i o n . No t a l l c o u n t y r o a d s a r e p l a n n e d t o i n c l u d e o n - r o a d b i k e l a n e s En h a n c e d P e d e s t r i a n N o d e . (R i g h t ) Ma j o r c r o s s i n g s o f Co u n t y R o a d s s h o u l d h a v e e n h a n c e d p e d e s t r i a n n o d e s i n c l u d i n g ex t r a w i d e c o n c r e t e l a n d i n g s u p o n w h i c h t o w a i t s a f e l y , d e t e c t a b l e wa r n i n g s , a n d c l e a r c r o s s w a l k m a r k i n g s . T h i s e x a m p l e c o n n e c t s a Ci t y s i d e w a l k t o a T h r e e R i v e r s P a r k S y s t e m t r a i l a n d s o i s f u r t h e r en h a n c e d w i t h b e n c h e s , l i t t e r r e c e p t a c l e s , w a y f i n d i n g , d e c o r a t i v e fe n c i n g , a n d s t o n e p e d e s t a l s f o r f u t u r e a r t i n s t a l l a t i o n . 70 ’ Li n e a r P a r k EA S T WE S T EA S T WE S T 64 ’ Li n e a r P a r k 12 0 ’ Ri g h t o f W a y 12 0 ’ Ri g h t o f W a y 48 ’ Pl a n t i n g S t r i p 5’ Bi k e 5’ Bi k e 5’ Bi k e 5’ Bi k e 11 ’ Dr i v e L a n e 12 ’ Dr i v e L a n e 20 ’ Pl a n t i n g S t r i p 24 ’ Pl a n t i n g S t r i p 10 ’ M u l t i - U s e Tr a i l En h a n c e d Pe d e s t r i a n No d e a t Cr o s s i n g En h a n c e d Pe d e s t r i a n No d e a t Cr o s s i n g 12 ’ Si d e w a l k 12 ’ Si d e w a l k 32 ’ Pl a n t i n g S t r i p 12 ’ Dr i v e L a n e 9’ Pl a n t i n g St r i p 10 ’ M u l t i - U s e Tr a i l 10 ’ DRAFT May17-16 For review only 14 | District Principles Parkway Street. This tree lined street has a 72-foot wide right-of-way and a center median with trees. The median may have turf or perennials and shrubs depending on the surrounding context. Parkways at the entrance to a neighborhood or district are logical places for upgrading the median plantings to perennials and shrubs with trees. In special cases, the median may be depressed and function as a stormwater amenity. In this case, upgraded plantings are advised. The City Engineer may reduce or eliminate on-street parking for this street type outside the Town Center depending on the surrounding context. Bikeway Street. The Bikeway also has a 72-foot wide right-of-way, but the section is allocated differently. Instead of a center median, as in the Parkway, a bikeway allocates bike lanes on the outside of the drive lanes. The City Engineer may reduce or eliminate on-street parking for this street type outside the Town Center depending on the surrounding context. 6’ Sidewalk 6’ Sidewalk6’6’8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 11’ Drive Lane 10’ Planting Strip 11’ Drive Lane 6’ Sidewalk 6’ Sidewalk6’6’8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 5’5’11’ Drive Lane11’ Drive Lane DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 15 Main Street is characterized by a 70-foot right-of-way width. Buildings should have a zero setback. The pedestrian realm is an urban streetscape with space for window shopping, furnishings, pedestrian level lighting, overstory trees and planters. Main Street Pedestrian Realm. The pedestrian realm on Main Street is 16-feet wide from back of curb to building face. Amenities supportive of the building uses are encouraged including: patio seating, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, and planter pots with seasonal displays. Infrastructure like pedestrian level lighting, street trees in landscaped boulevards are also appropriate. 8-feet 16-feet wide parking lane 8-feet zero setback 16’ Pedestrian Realm 16’ Pedestrian Realm8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane DRAFT May17-16 For review only 16 | District Principles Connector Street. The Connector Street has a 60-foot right-of-way and prioritizes movement across the community. Setbacks vary by district, but the frontage is consistently a sidewalk in the throughway and a turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees. Local Street. The Local Street has a 50-foot right-of-way with parking on one side and serves the movement needs of neighborhood residents. Setbacks vary by district, but the frontage is consistently a sidewalk in the throughway and a turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees. The drive lane near the curb is slightly wider to accommodate vehicular buffer space. 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 6’ 6’ 6’ 6’ 8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 7’ Parking Lane 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane 10’ Drive Lane DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 17 Street typology in this appendix does not take the place of the standards found in the Corcoran Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Ordinance, but is intended to supplement that information with a more detailed description of the street design in this district. The developer shall be responsible for construction of all streetscape improvements along adjacent streets. These improvements include all hardscape, landscape and site amenities, such as trails, sidewalks, benches, bike racks, street trees and plantings. Frontage (space between the back of curb and the right-of-way line) can be divided into two zones: the throughway and pedestrian buffer. Throughway is foremost the accessible route for pedestrians. Once the needs for ADA accessibility are met, the remaining width is based on the needs of the frontage. An urban frontage with shopping and many pedestrians requires a wider throughway to allow for window shopping, couples walking side-by- side, strollers and the like. Pedestrian Buffer is the space between the throughway and the back of curb. It will also vary in width depending on the needs of the adjacent land uses. In active urban areas, the pedestrian buffer includes patio tables, pedestrian lighting, street trees, planters and all the amenities that support the streetscape character. In single family residential neighborhoods, the pedestrian buffer is generally tree lined with turf or plantings tended by residents. Frontage Prototype. The frontage is a subset of each street section. In high traffic areas, like Main Street, the frontage is wide, fully paved and programmed to support the wide range of retail, service and residential activities occurring on adjacent properties. throughway frontagestreet parking lane pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district right-of-way right-of-way throughway frontagestreet pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district In low density residential areas, the frontage is narrow and supports the needs of a quiet neighborhood. A sidewalk and turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees is sufficient. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 18 | District Principles Landscaping and Screening Site design and landscaping should be designed to work with the existing topography of the area, preserving the rolling hills, Rush Creek natural resources corridor, woods and wetlands, and natural viewsheds and corridors. Landscape screens with berms, hedgerows, and a variety of deciduous and coniferous native trees and shrubs should be incorporated to minimize undesirable views from the public realm. Signage and Gateways Signage should be designed as an integral part of the building and site design and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 84 of the City Code. Include gateway signage at key intersections along County Road 116 and the Town Center. Incorporate landscaping, lighting and hardscape to anchor the gateway’s visual presence.Gateways. City Center Drive, Main Street and Larkin Road, primary and secondary entrances to the Town Center, should have gateway amenities. l andscaping, monument signage, and lighting. City Center Drive Main Street Larkin DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 19 Stormwater Management Water features and drainage systems are essential components of development in the Southeast District. A mix of ponds, fountains and other water elements provide focal amenities and year round activities within the framework of an environmentally responsible, visually pleasing strategy to manage stormwater. Each site has a responsibility to utilize best management practices (BMP) to pretreat run-off, reduce erosion and encourage infiltration in compliance with City and Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission standards. Water and landscape should be utilized within multipurpose areas that accommodate both active and passive recreational use – the following examples illustrate only a few of many possibilities: 1. Pervious pavements, underground storage and other creative techniques should be used to BMP standards, particularly in the Town Center where more density is expected. 2. Green architecture, expressed through green roofs, gray water recycling and other techniques should be included to reduce the impact of new development on stormwater systems 3. Water feature design should include both formal elements (such as reflecting pools or fountains) and natural/informal forms (such as ponds or fountains) and should explore creative ways to integrate wet landscapes with active, urban spaces. Stormater Management. Stormwater management infrastructure can take a variety of forms. A hard working below ground system can be topped by a parking lot, streetscape or even a planted swale. These examples of stormwater infrastructure are from various locations around the Twin Cities metro area (top left to bottom right) planted swale within a parking lot, infiltration system under a parking lot, structural cell streetscape system, infiltration trench within a county road median. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 20 | District Principles Southeast District Parks Within the Town Center, the linear park along County Road 116, the Town Square, and two small neighborhood playgrounds serve residents and visitors. Existing Parks Proposed Parks Not To Scale A C E B D DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 21 Parks, Trails and Public Space The linear park (A) should continue north and south through the town center on the East side of County Road 116, with trail connections to new civic and community spaces and uses. Safe, convenient pedestrian crossings are a priority within the entire Southeast District. New public spaces, parks, and common greens or open space should be linked to other community parks and open space with trail connections to the existing and proposed City parks and trail system. The only active park currently in the Southeast District is Corcoran Community Park (E). This park currently shares space with the Rockford School facilities on the adjacent parcel. The park will likely change over time as the school property is developed and road connections in this area are modified, but this will continue to be an important park in the City system and priority should be given to ensuring strong bike and pedestrian connections to this park and other planned parks in the district. A second City park is being developed on the City Hall property and could be expanded to take advantage of the woodland area on the east side of the City Hall property. A new Town Square (B) is planned in the Downtown Core. The Town Square will serve as a social center for the community, suitable for concerts and celebrations, but also as a place to enjoy the scenes of downtown. Picnic tables for lunch, benches for people watching, the Town Square will be a public space to support a bustling downtown. Two small neighborhood parks (C & D) are also planned in the Town Center, one each to the north and south of the Downtown Core. These parks will include walking trails and playgrounds. The neighborhood park on the north is nestled in an existing woodland, and will provide interesting walking trails, connecting to City Hall, ample shade, and an opportunity for an exercise circuit (Par Course) for the adjacent senior housing development. The southern neighborhood park is perched on a terrace above the wetland and offers great views across the landscape. A playground and trails through the wetland prairie will offer birdwatching and contemplation. All three parks will be developed when the adjacent property is platted. Other parks are proposed in the Southeast District in the Ravinia neighborhood and near Blue Bonnet Drive. Par Course Station Woodland Playground Wetland Overlook DRAFT May17-16 For review only 22 | District Principles Public green space, within close proximity to homes and businesses, is a vital part of a healthy community. A Town Square is meant to serve as a community gathering place for celebrations throughout the seasons. This example from Burnsville is a modern destination surrounded by civic, retail and residential uses. Temporary winter uses like a small ice rink could double the value of a bandshell or picnic pavilion when considered as a warming house in the cold season. Olympic Plaza in Whistler below creates an irregular shaped rink for casual and family use. DRAFT May17-16 For review only District Principles | 23 This page left intentionally blank DRAFT May17-16 For review only 24 | Healthy Communities Walkable Destinations Map. A five or ten minute walk, 1/4 or 1/2 mile radius, is one common way to consider walkability. Within the Southeast District, there are intended to be a high number of parks, retail uses and residential units within that walkable range. Existing Parks Proposed Parks Not To Scale DRAFT May17-16 For review only Healthy Communities | 25 03 Healthy Communities While developing these guidelines, the City of Corcoran was mindful of how community design impacts the health of the people who live, work, play, learn and worship in the city. Communities around the country are increasingly aware of the impact that land-use and transportation have on people’s ability to be active and access healthy food. We also know that a lack of physical activity, combined with diet, is one of the leading factors behind the increase in chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type II diabetes. Sidewalks, trails, bike lanes and parks all provide opportunities for people to be physically active, both recreationally and by incorporating activity into their daily routines. Mixed-use and higher density developments also encourage people to be active by making it easier to bike and walk to destinations rather than driving. When developing the plan and design guidelines for the Southeast District (including the Town Center and the Downtown Core), we looked at the following considerations: • An integrated transportation network: Streets connecting residential areas to the Downtown Core are safe, appealing and accessible to people walking and biking, as well as people driving motor vehicles. A combination of off-road and on-street bike and pedestrian facilities are included to give people safe and convenient options for active transportation. • Accessible destinations and inviting design: Housing, retail and other destinations are located in or near the downtown to invite walking by creating pleasant and safe routes. • Green space: A new Town Square and neighborhood park create additional opportunities for physical activity and promotes social connectedness. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 26 | Town Center Mixed Use with Commercial at Street Level Mixed Use with Office at Street Level Apartments & Town Homes Single Family Town Center Legend Downtown Core Gateway Nodes 79th Place 79th Place 79th Avenue 78th Avenue Main Street 76th Avenue 75th Avenue Larkin Road Qu i n c e L a n e Ci t y C e n t e r D r i v e Ci t y C e n t e r D r i v e Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 Re b e c c a P a r k T r a i l Po p l a r L a n e Oa k L a n e Mu l b e r r y L a n e La r c h L a n e Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Good Sheperd Church City Hall Not To Scale DRAFT May17-16 For review only Town Center | 27 04 Town Center Overview The Town Center is the walkable traditional neighborhood supporting the Downtown Core. The Town Center is bound by City Hall on the north, Shamrock Golf Course on the south, County Road 116 on the west and Maple Hill Road on the east. The Town Center is intended to support the Downtown Core through walkable blocks, a variety of housing types and densities, and a unified public realm aesthetic. The Downtown Core is a subset of the Town Center and shall have additional design guidelines. All development within the Southeast District will be based on an integrated transportation network that connects residential neighborhoods with the existing business park on the west side of County Road 116 and the Downtown Core on the east side of County Road 116. A combination of off-road and on-street bike and pedestrian facilities are included to give residents and visitors safe and convenient options for active transportation as an option to driving. Special emphasis will be placed on providing accessible destinations and inviting design. Housing, retail and other destinations are located in or near the Downtown Core to invite walking by creating pleasant and safe routes within the Town Center. A Town Square, City Hall Park and two small Neighborhood Parks create additional opportunities for physical activity and social connectedness. Uses within the Town Center include: mixed use, public/semi-public, and mixed residential. The Town Center shall be developed in compliance with the standards in the Zoning Ordinance and these guidelines. Concept Areas Town Center 291 acres Downtown Core 28 acres Use Size (estimated) Commercial 220,300 sq. ft. Office 212,400 sq. ft. Single Family Residential 110 units Townhomes 190 units Apartment/Condo 500 units Senior Living 250 units Town Square Park 4.2 acres South Neighborhood Park 3 acres North Neighborhood Park 3.5 acres Linear Park 9.4 acres Town Center Development Potential: The concept developed for the new Town Center includes the following development potential: DRAFT May17-16 For review only 28 | Town Center Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height The area and setback requirements shall be as noted in the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the property is located, except that additional standards shall be required for the Downtown Core as noted elsewhere in this document. Placement of non-residential and multi-family residential structures should support a higher level of consideration as described in this section. Street Edge Requirement. A consistent street edge must be maintained at the right-of-way line along all street frontages. Street edge elements may consist of the primary building, low masonry walls, fences, landscaping or a combination of all of these elements. Zero Lot Line Buildings are encouraged within the Town Center and particularly in the Downtown Core. Building Frontage. At least 60% of the primary street linear frontage of each lot shall be occupied by a building at the required build-to line. Other portions of a building beyond the 60% may be set back farther than required by the build-to line. In addition, on corner lots, a minimum of the first 50 feet of the lot frontage on either side of a street intersection must be occupied by buildings set at the build to line. Parking or other space open to the sky is not allowed within this first 50 feet. The build-to line may be met either with an enclosed building or an arcade constructed with a permanent roof of the same materials as the remainder of the building. Height. Multi-story buildings (greater than two stories) built to the maximum heights permitted by zoning are encouraged. Stepping portions of upper stories back from the line of the front façade to provide areas for outdoor terraces and rooftop patios is encouraged. New single story commercial building types with flat roofs shall have a minimum cornice height of 20 feet to better define the street. Diagram of building frontage requirements for primary street and corner lot frontage. Reinforcement of the street edge with low walls and landscaping. DRAFT May17-16 For review only Town Center | 29 Screening and Loading Ground Mounted Mechanical Equipment shall be fully screened and properly maintained with material similar to or compatible with material used on the main structure. Screened mechanical equipment shall not be located in the front side yard, but may be located at the side or rear yard. Trash and Recycling Storage areas shall be designed internal to the principal building and shall not be allowed in an external fenced structure. Trash and recycling storage area doors shall not be located on the primary front elevation of building, but may be located in the side or rear yard. Loading Areas and Docks shall be limited to the rear of the principal building and shall not be visible from the street. These areas shall be screened from adjacent residential areas by fencing, walls, or landscaping. Screening shall block views from public right-of-way or adjacent uses and shall be equally effective in winter and summer. Architectural screening and plantings minimize the visual impact of necessary but unappealing portions of this apartment building. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 30 | Town Center Facades Facades for non-residential and multi-family residential structures should support a higher level of design as described in this section. Architectural Style shall not be restricted. However, Architectural Styles as described in Section Two are encouraged. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings, guided by the provisions in these guidelines and the Zoning Ordinance. The architectural appearance, including building character, permanence, massing, composition, and scale of all principal buildings shall comply with the Master Plan. Franchise architecture (building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature) is prohibited unless it employs a traditional storefront commercial style. Franchises or national chains shall follow these guidelines to create context-sensitive buildings that are sustainable in that they can be reused by other types of business. A - Entrances. The main entrance shall face the primary street with secondary entrances to the side or rear. In the case of a corner building or a building abutting more than one street, the City will determine which street should be considered primary. B - Appearance. All sides of buildings shall have an equal appearance in terms of materials and general design. C - Windows. At least 40% of the wall surface at the street side of the first story, non-residential, shall consist of clear windows and doors that allow a view into the working areas, lobbies or display areas. D - Roofs. Building facades that exceed 100 feet in length measured along the street frontage shall have variations in roofline or rooftop parapet. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed behind parapets or screened from the view of pedestrians. E - Elements. All buildings shall include the following elements: • Accent materials shall be wrapped around all walls; • Complementary major material colors. F - Articulation. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open space, or abutting property may not exceed 40 feet in length without visual relief consisting of one or more of the following: • The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different materials or textures, or • Horizontal offsets of at least four feet in depth, or • Vertical offsets in the roofline of at least four feet, or • Fenestration at the first floor level which is recessed horizontally at least one foot into the facade. A/CCF D/F B/EA D/F DRAFT May17-16 For review only Town Center | 31 G - Materials. Exterior building materials shall be classified either primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary materials shall cover at least 60% of the facade of a building. Secondary materials may cover no more than 30% of the facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices, and other minor elements, and may cover no more than 10% of the facade. Allowable materials are as follows: • Primary exterior building materials may be brick, stone (natural or cultured) EIFS, stucco, architectural precast concrete or glass. Bronze tinted or mirror glass are prohibited as exterior materials. • Secondary exterior building materials may be any of the primary building materials above or decorative block, integrally colored stucco, or fiber cement siding (color impregnated or painted) in vertical panel design only with hidden seams. • Accent materials may be wood, metal or fiber cement when used in trim, fascia or soffit if appropriately integrated into the overall building design and not situated in areas which will be subject to physical or environmental damage. • All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored, except where otherwise stated. • Decorative block shall be colored only by means of a pigment integral to the block material, not applied to the surface. • Sheet metal, corrugated metal, iron, shakes, plain flat concrete block are not acceptable as exterior wall materials. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 32 | Town Center Streets Walkability is a priority in the Town Center. All streets and crossings should be safe and accessible for pedestrians with enhancements to support low speed vehicular travel, on street parking, and adequate right-of-way for healthy tree canopy. Design components should include paving or striping of crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian level and roadway level lighting, tree lined boulevards. Bike lanes are strategically incorporated on major east/west connectors via the, Bikeway Street type, to provide thoughtful bicycle routes between the County Road 116 linear park into the Town Center district neighborhoods and beyond. Sidewalks are required along all streets within the Town Center. The location and alignment of new sidewalks shall connect directly with adjacent existing networks. The width of the sidewalk shall be consistent with City policy and the design guidelines. Where the sidewalk along the public street is interrupted by a curb cut, the walkway across the driveway shall be delineated by elevated pavement or by use of contrasting pavement materials that meet ADA accessibility standards. Parking. On-street parking shall be incorporated with the street design within the Town Center. Parking zones shall be defined either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. Curb Cuts. The number and width of curb cuts shall be limited in conformance with City policy. Sites with multiple buildings shall have unified/joint access. Utility Installation. New utilities shall be placed underground. Compatible lines (e.g., electric, phone, cable) shall be placed in a common trench. DRAFT May17-16 For review only Town Center | 33 Southeast District Street Types Type ROW Width County Road 120 feet Parkway Street 72 feet Bikeway Street 72 feet Main Street (Downtown Core)70 feet Connector Street 60 feet Local Street 50 feet 79th Place 79th Place 79th Avenue 78th Avenue Main Street 76th Avenue 75th Avenue Larkin Road Qu i n c e L a n e Ci t y C e n t e r D r i v e Ci t y C e n t e r D r i v e Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 Po p l a r L a n e Oa k L a n e Mu l b e r r y L a n e La r c h L a n e Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Good Sheperd Church City Hall DRAFT May17-16 For review only 34 | Town Center Parking and Access No parking spaces shall be located on corner lots at the point of street intersections. Reductions. Per Section 1060.060 of the Zoning Ordinance parking may be reduced by: • Up to 20% of required off-street parking spaces in the case of shared parking between abutting uses or use of public parking. • One parking space for each on-street parking space provided at the lot frontage on a public street adjacent to the lot. Pedestrian Circulation. Clearly defined, safe pedestrian access shall be provided from parking areas, adjacent public rights-of-way, and public and private open space to building entrances. Pedestrian walkways traversing parking lots with more than 60 parking spaces shall meet the following guidelines: • Walkways adjacent to parking spaces shall be at least five feet wide and shall be separated from vehicles by curbing or landscaping. • Walkways that cross parking lot drive aisles shall be delineated by stripes, contrasting pavement materials, elevated pavement, or a combination of these measures. Bicycle Parking. Non-residential developments shall strive to provide bicycle parking spaces in a convenient, visible, preferably sheltered location. DRAFT May17-16 For review only Town Center | 35 Landscaping and Screening Parking bays shall have landscape islands at each end, and bays in excess of 15 spaces in length shall be divided by intermediate islands. Landscape islands shall provide at least 360 square feet of area for planting trees, shrubs and/or groundcovers. Intermediate landscape islands shall provide at least 180 square feet of planting area. A landscape buffer of a minimum five feet in width shall be provided between all parking areas and the public sidewalk. The buffer shall consist of shade trees, low shrubs or perennial flowers and a decorative fence or masonry wall. Plantings and parking lot screen walls or fences shall be no less than three feet and no more than four feet in height to allow views into and out of parking areas All land area not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks or other hard surfaces shall be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover, flowers, shrubbery and trees. Landscaping shall include a full complement of overstory, ornamental and evergreen trees, shrubbery and ground covers which are hardy and appropriate for the locations in which they are planted and provide year-long color and interest. Suggested Trees for the Town Center Valley Forge Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ Bitternut Hickory, Carya cordiformis Sienna Glen Maple, Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’ Boulevard Linden, Tilia americana ‘Boulevard’ Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra Ginkgo (male), Gingko biloba Bicolor Oak, Quercus bicolor Northern Red Oak, Quercus rubra Princeton Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ Accolade Elm, Ulmus x ‘Accolade’ River Birch (single stem), Betula nigra Korean Mountain Ash, Sorbus alnifolia Crabapple species (persistent fruit) Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulate DRAFT May17-16 For review only 36 | Downtown Core Downtown Core Map: The Downtown Core is focused along Main Street and around a Town Square. Commercial mixed-use (which may include first floor commercial with residential above) is intended for a majority of the Downtown Core with medium and high-density residential uses supporting at the periphery. 79th Avenue Main Street 76th Avenue Ci t y C e n t e r D r i v e Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 Po p l a r L a n e Oa k L a n e DRAFT May17-16 For review only Downtown Core | 37 05 Downtown Core Overview The Downtown Core is the commercial and civic heart of Corcoran. It is bound by 78th Avenue on the north, 76th Avenue on the south, County Road 116 on the west and Oak Lane on the east. This district is the six block Main Street area as shown on the Downtown Core master plan. It is intended to offer residents and visitors a central community place to serve their daily commercial and personal service needs, and to gather with their neighbors for civic celebrations and social events. Through these guidelines, the Downtown Core will focus public and private investments in a smaller geographic area to support a critical mass of high quality development and public realm amenities. Design requirements in this section are in addition to criteria set in the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District and in these Guidelines. Where conflicts arise, this section shall prevail. Vision Downtown Corcoran is a walkable, identifiable place that reflects the unique character of the community. A mix of restaurants, shops, and services will make it possible to meet daily needs all within a walkable area of the city. This pedestrian scale, with a cohesive building and landscape appearance, will identify this area as uniquely Corcoran. Downtown Core Objectives: 1. Downtown Core maintains the unique heritage and history of Corcoran. 2. Downtown Core is where the community gathers. 3. Downtown Core provides safe, convenient access for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. 4. Downtown Core provides the daily retail and service needs for the community. 5. Downtown Core is a mix of businesses, public spaces and residential neighborhoods that are connected by complementary design elements and streetscapes. 6. Downtown Core is a destination for the region. Site Development Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with other synergistic uses, are encouraged. Development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area, with mixed-use buildings combining retail, commercial, and multi-family residential uses. Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height The area and setback requirements shall be as noted in the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the property is located, except that additional standards shall be required for the Downtown Core as noted elsewhere in this document. Height. Buildings are required to be a minimum of two stories in the Downtown Core. Stepping portions of upper stories back from the line of the front façade to provide areas for outdoor terraces and rooftop patios is encouraged. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 38 | Downtown Core Streetscape Trees and plantings Overstory trees should be placed with regularity along street frontages in order to create dapple shade within 10-15 years. Space and placement of trees, lighting and signage should be thoughtfully considered to create a unified whole supportive of Downtown Core goals. Furnishings Main Street is designed as a traditional downtown main street, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian level lighting, and furnishings including benches and trash receptacles. These elements shall also occur within the Town Center, to a lesser extent. Outdoor Dining Pavement widths are wider in the Downtown Core than in other areas of the in order to support the widest variety of streetscape amenities. Outdoor dining shall be permitted through the Downtown Core and shall be placed in the pedestrian buffer area of the sidewalk section. Awnings Where awnings are used, canvas, fabric or vinyl awnings are preferable. If glass or metal awnings are employed, they shall closely complement the building’s architectural character and aesthetic. The bottom of a window awning shall be set at least seven feet above the public sidewalk. Back lighted vinyl awnings and canopy signs shall not be used. Suggested Trees for the Downtown Core Princeton Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ Accolade Elm, Ulmus x ‘Accolade’ Skyline Honeylocust, Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Skyline’ Valley Forge Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ Boulevard Linden, Tilia americana ‘Boulevard’ Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra Ginkgo (male), Ginkgo biloba Kentucky Coffeetree (male), Gymnocladus dioicus Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulate Thornless Cockspur Hawthorne, Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis DRAFT May17-16 For review only Downtown Core | 39 Sidewalks and Boulevards County Road 116 and Main Street in the Downtown Core warrants a unique design treatment. This intersection will be developed as the entry into the Downtown Core with appropriate identity elements. The County Road 116 linear park will offer trails through a landscaped open space, which extends into the Downtown Core and greater Town Center. The City will continue to work with Hennepin County to ensure that the ultimate design of County Road 116 respects the City’s intention to develop a district that is safe and accessible for all modes of transportation, including walking and biking. Parking 1. No parking spaces shall be located on corner lots at the point of street intersections. 2. No parking spaces shall be located between the immediate front of the principal structure and the abutting front lot line. throughway frontagestreet parking lane pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district right-of-way DRAFT May17-16 For review only 40 | Downtown Core Public Art Public art is encouraged in the Downtown Core. Durable, safe, artful enhancements to furnishings, paving, signage and building facades are also encouraged. All locations and works of art, regardless of ownership, placed within the public rights of- way or public areas shall be approved by the City Council prior to installation. DRAFT May17-16 For review only Downtown Core | 41 Signage Signage shall comply with Chapter 84 of the City Code. However, in the Downtown Core the City is open to considering more creative signage to reflect the energetic commercial/ entertainment uses that may be developed in the subdistrict. Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable when displayed within interior storefront windows. DRAFT May17-16 For review only 42 | Downtown Core Plazas All properties with principal buildings in excess of 30,000 square feet shall be required to have a public plaza space. The public plaza space shall include benches, bike racks trash receptacles, lighting fixtures and other amenities to create a welcoming space for tenants of the building and members of the public. These plaza spaces should be visible from the public street. DRAFT May17-16 For review only Implementation | 43 05 Implementation Introduction The design guidelines provide distinct strategies for guiding form and appearance. This vision will take several years to implement. Successful implementation will require consistent application of the Design Guidelines by City staff and City Council. Zoning enforcement and design guidelines will not succeed without the cooperation and commitment of landowners, development interests, and the rest of the community. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines suggest changes to the City’s Land Use Plan to reflect the goals of the guidelines. The proposed changes to the Land Use Plan and Zoning Map will be undertaken as a separate action following adoption of these guidelines. Design Review The design guidelines will be administered by staff as part of the development review process. Staff will incorporate design review to ensure compliance with the design guidelines as a standard step in the development review process DRAFT May17-16 For review only City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-46 Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPENDIX B (SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES) IN CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the Southeast District and Downtown Design Guidelines in Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines are formatted differently than the adopted guidelines for the Southwest and Northeast districts; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to update the ordinance in increments; and WHEREAS, the City will adopt new standards for the Southeast District as Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with and help to implement the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment based on the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-46 Page 2 of 2 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-322 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-319, 2016-320 and 2016-321 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE The text of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended to revise the standards related to the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning standards in Section 1040.130 and the Design Guidelines in Appendix A and Appendix B. A printed copy of the entire amended Chapter 10 is available for inspection by any person at City Hall during the City Clerk’s regular office hours. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net Landform®, SensiblyGreen® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Mary Matze through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: May 18, 2016 for the May 26, 2016 City Council Meeting RE: Sign Ordinance Update 60-D AY REVIEW DEADLINE:NA 1.Summary The City Council identified a sign ordinance update as one of the 2015 priorities. After working with City staff to identify the most critical updates, City Council authorized re-writing the sign ordinance to address concerns raised by local business owners and development professionals. The City Council adopted the new sign ordinance on July 23, 2015. After the meeting, staff noted a clerical error in the document that would not allow for dynamic displays in the Public Institutional District (PI District). This amendment would correct that error and allow dynamic signs in the PI District (including city hall) as originally intended. 2.Analysis At the July 23, 2015 Council meeting, Council Members discussed the need for dynamic signs for public events and at public institutions. Council asked staff if dynamic displays would be allowed for public events. Staff indicated that they would be allowed if the public institutions were located in districts where dynamic displays were allowed. After the meeting, staff noted that the approved Ordinance did not include dynamic displays in the PI District. This was a clerical error in the ordinance, as the intent was to allow dynamic displays for all public institutions. Because this was a clerical error and it was the intent of Council and staff to permit dynamic displays in the PI district, the City Attorney advised staff that a public hearing for this change was not required. Therefore, Table 2-Freestanding Signs has been corrected so that dynamic displays are permitted in the PI district. 3.Recommendation We recommend that the Council approve the Sign Ordinance as amended. Attachments 1.Ordinance 323 2.Summary Ordinance 324 3.Resolution 20116-47 approving Findings of Fact Agenda Item 10c. City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-323 Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN ORDINANCE THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Chapter 84.05, Table 2-“Freestanding Signs”84 (Sign Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-323 Page 2 of 2 SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2016-324 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-323 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN ORDINANCE The text of Chapter 84 (Sign Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended to allow dynamic signs in the P-I (Public Institutional) zoning district. A printed copy of the entire amended Chapter 84 is available for inspection by any person at City Hall during the City Clerk’s regular office hours. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran May 26, 2016 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2016-47 Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran approved an updated Sign Ordinance on July 23, 2015 with the intent to allow dynamic displays in the PI District; and WHEREAS, the adopted ordinance did not include the allowance in Table 2 due to a clerical error; WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Sign Ordinance text amendment, based upon the finding that the proposed amendment would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Guenthner, Ken Guenthner, Ken Hank, Pat Hank, Pat Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike LaFave, Tonya LaFave, Tonya Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of May 2016. ___________________________________ Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor City Seal ATTEST: ____________________________________ Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net Landform®, SensiblyGreen® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. TO: Corcoran City Council FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: May 19, 2016 for the May 26, 2016 City Council Meeting RE: Sketch Plan from Ronald Roalstad for property at 21729 County Road 10 (PID 16- 119-23-31-0003, 16-119-23-31-0004 and 16-119-23-42-0009) (city file 16-014) 60-D AY REVIEW DEADLINE:July 9, 2016 1.Application Request Ronald Roalstad has submitted a request for sketch plan review of 11 lots on an approximately 64- acre parcel. The property includes one lot and two outlots. It has an existing single family home and accessory buildings that would be remain with this project. 2.Context Zoning and Land Use The property is guided Rural/Ag Residential and is zoned RR (Rural Residential). The surrounding properties are guided and zoned the same, except that the 40 acre parcel to the southeast is guided Agricultural Preserve. The property to the north is platted as “Hodgin Acres” and included platted right-of-way for King Ben Road stubbed to the north property line of this site for access. Natural Features The Comprehensive Plan Natural Resource Inventory Map shows a High Quality Natural Community (Maple/Basswood) in the northwest/west-central portion of the site. 3.Analysis of Request Sketch Plan The development rights map shows five development rights remaining on these three parcels. The applicant is proposing an Open Space and Preservation (OS&P) plat, which allows landowners to increase development rights by preserving open space and meeting higher development standards. The purpose of the OS&P plat is to “to minimize acreage used in developments that are approved prior to availability of urban services and to improve and preserve wildlife habitat, quality of life and land values within the City through economic incentives to preserve high quality woodlands, interconnected vegetated corridors, agricultural land, open space, and other significant natural features as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. OS&P plats provide owners within the rural residential zoning district with added flexibility in designing plats as well as incentives to voluntarily Agenda Item 10d. Roalstad Sketch Plan (16-014) 2 May 26, 2016 protect, preserve, enhance or restore natural resources on their property. OS&P Plats includes three application types beyond the basic development type, based on the amount of permanently preserved open space. Each application type includes some development right bonus. In addition to encouraging natural resource preservation and restoration, OS&P plats are intended as a means of facilitating an orderly and economically viable transition to eventual development with urban services.” The sketch plan shows a subdivision to create 11 lots on this 63.6-acre parcel with a public street extension from King Ben Road on the north from County Road 10. OS&P plat offers different options for increasing building rights and the applicant is pursing the option to double the development rights. The ordinance allows a land owner to double the building rights if a minimum of 25% of gross land area is permanently preserved or restored (and of that 50% shall be upland area) and lots be clustered with lot sizes that can accommodate private septic systems. The lots range in size from 1.7 to 4 acres in size. The maximum lot size in OS&P plats not be more than twice the zoning district minimum and no minimum lot size. The RR district requires a minimum lot size of 2 acres, therefore, lots may not be larger than 4 acres in size. Individual wells and septics will be provided on each lot. The plans will need to show primary and secondary septic locations. Building setbacks shall be as outlined in Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance. It appears that these standards can be met. A buffer zone of at least 100 feet shall be provided around the perimeter of the developed area abutting public streets. The buffer zone shall be thickly planted with native grasses, shrubs and trees to minimize land use conflicts. Natural Resources/Wetlands The Natural Resource Inventory Areas map adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan shows no wetlands on this site. The applicant will need to provide a wetland determination letter as part of the preliminary plat application. The Natural Resource Inventory Areas map adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan shows a high quality natural resource community. A tree survey and preservation plan must be provided. Many of these trees are shown in Lots 2 and 3, Block 2. It is important that these natural resources be preserved as part of the OS&P plat. The applicant may wish to consider sliding the lots south to preserved the planned open space on the north and west side of the parcel or providing conservation easements over these lots. Additionally, the applicant must note other vegetation on site and provide a plan for restoration of the permanent open space areas. The code requires that the open space be owned by an individual, a homeowners' association or other legal entity that will use the land for open space purposes pursuant to a conservation easement or covenant restricting additional development. OS&P Design Standards The OS&P standards require that the development be designed to achieve as many of the following standards as possible. The Council may wish to provide feedback on whether the concept meets the purpose of this statement, by meeting the following standards: Roalstad Sketch Plan (16-014) 3 May 26, 2016 1. Arrange lots around a central focal point such as: a. A central green, boulevard or square. b. A physical amenity such as a meadow, a stand of trees, a stream or water body, or some other natural feature. The lots are not arranged around a central focal point. 2. Locate lots such that at least 50 percent of the lots within a neighborhood abut open space, or other amenity, on at least one side. A local street may separate lots from open space. Each lot does abut the common open space area on at least one side and many have frontage on two sides. 3. Preserve views from each building unit and from off-site vantage points to the maximum possible. We don’t know enough about the building locations to determine whether this will be met. 4. Locate neighborhood recreational open spaces such that they are an integral part of the neighborhood, are suitable for the projected demographic makeup of residents, are at an elevation appropriate to their intended recreational use, have boundaries that are clearly defined and are accessible to all neighborhood residents from a public street or trail. Connect individual home sites with pedestrian corridors or sidewalks to larger open spaces and places of destination on-site and off-site. Open spaces should be accessible to pedestrians at roughly 1,200-foot intervals along public roadways. Pedestrian corridors between lots shall be at least 50 feet in width and buffered from view of adjacent properties. The concept plan does not show trails in the common open space, but the narrative does state that trails will be provided through the open space and will provide access between the homes and the proposed community center. The existing barn is planned to be refurbished as a community center that could include a hockey rink or workout space as well as exterior amenities such as picnic area, playground or basketball hoop. The community room is intended to be used by residents for private events and would not be open to the public. Additional details would be provided with the preliminary plat. 5. Locate lots to preserve woodlands, farmland or other natural features or character, including places of historic, archeological or cultural value. Preserve natural resources as identified in the Comprehensive Plan to the maximum extent possible in a contiguous, connected configuration. Natural open spaces may include, but are not limited to, fields, wetlands, slopes, bluffs, woods, lakes, ponds, streams, shore lands and other environmentally sensitive areas. The high quality natural resource area in the northwest and central portion of the site appears to be impacted by the development and additional work should be done to preserve this area. Roalstad Sketch Plan (16-014) 4 May 26, 2016 6. Providing covenants to create an architectural theme to include items such as landscaping, porches, side or rear loaded or detached garages. A written narrative describing the architectural theme shall be provided with the preliminary plat. The applicant notes that architectural covenants will be developed for the neighborhood to include high quality homes. The application included some images showing the developer’s vision. 7. Locate houses and garages such that the garages do not dominate the streetscape. We do not have enough detailed information to determine compliance, but it does appear that the developer is intending to meet this standard. 8. Locate septic systems on the most suitable soils for subsurface septic disposal and in such manner as to provide for cost effective and least disruptive future connection of the wastewater treatment system(s) to urban services. This will be reviewed as part of the preliminary plat application. 9. Landscape common areas and street rights-of-way with native vegetation with high wildlife conservation value. The applicant has not provided detailed information with this application, but staff expects that details will be provided with the preliminary plat application. Native plantings are encouraged to be incorporated throughout the project, including the cul-de-sac islands. We encourage the applicant to incorporate stormwater design into the streetscape, including possibly using the islands for snow storage and stormwater management. Ponding/Drainage The proposed sketch plan does not provide information about stormwater management, but ponding must provide treatment and rate control. The ponds will need to be blanketed by drainage and utility easements. As noted above, low impact design (LID) is encouraged for the stormwater management plan. Transportation/Access The applicant’s plan shows extending King Ben Road into the site and constructing a new east-west road ending in two cul-de-sacs. The Comprehensive Plan notes Goal #1 of the Transportation Plan as a need to “Improve the transportation network for local and pass-through traffic flow.” In order to do this, the City discourages cul-de-sacs and dead ends. Staff recommends that the developer plan for a future road extension either by providing right-of-way west from the proposed cul-de-sac or extending King Ben Road to the south property line. The right-of-way should be dedicated, but these future extensions need not be paved at this time. While the City Code requires developers to pave streets to the property line in the urban area, staff finds that the future extensions in the rural area may be a longer timeline and improvements might be premature. Roalstad Sketch Plan (16-014) 5 May 26, 2016 If King Ben Road is extended to the south, the developer should also provide a ½ right-of-way along the south property line. • The City Council should provide direction to the applicant on the future street extension. Signage No signage is being proposed at this time. If development signage is to be provided a signage plan with sign details must be submitted for review and approval with the preliminary plat. Signage must comply with the City Sign Ordinance in Chapter 84 of the City Code. Parks, Trails and Sidewalks The Comprehensive Plan includes the 2030 Parks & Trails Plan, which shows an on-road trail on County Road 10, but no parks or trails on this site. Park dedication would be cash-in-lieu of land for the 10 new lots. Trails should be provided in the common open space. Next Steps If the City Council is supportive of the request, the applicant would proceed with the following next steps: Step 1: Preliminary Plat for OS&P plat Step 2: Final Plat and Development Contract Summary The sketch plan would be consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and City Code with the modifications noted in the staff report. 4. Action The applicant is requesting comments on this sketch plan. Any comments given by the City are advisory in nature and non-binding. The applicant will consider the comments from the City when they prepare their formal submittal. Attachments a. Aerial Location Map b. City Engineer’s Memo dated May 18, 2016 c. Potential street extension graphic d. Applicant’s narrative e. Sketch Plan graphics Hennepin County Property Map Date: 5/16/2016 Comments: 1 inch = 800 feet PARCEL ID: 1611923420009 OWNER NAME: Ronald R Roalstad PARCEL ADDRESS: 52 Address Unassigned, Corcoran MN 00000 PROPERTY TYPE: Farm HOMESTEAD: Homestead PARCEL AREA: 23.65 acres, 1,030,298 sq ft A-T-B: Abstract MARKET VALUE: $212,100 TAX TOTAL: $1,197.52 SALE PRICE: SALE DATA: SALE CODE: 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 Technical Memo Wenck Associates, Inc. | 1800 Pioneer Creek Center | P.O. Box 249 | Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249 Toll Free 800-472-2232 Main 763-479-4200 Email wenckmp@wenck.com Web wenck.com - ENGINEER’S MEMO To: Kendra Lindahl, City Planner From: Kent Torve, P.E., City Engineer Date: May 18, 2016 Subject: Roalstad Property Concept Plan Roalstad property has submitted a concept plan for 11 lots off of CSAH 10 and King Bend Road. The concept shows a “dumbbell” configuration which ends in two cul de sacs on east and west end. Stormwater will be managed in a rural road section, and any ponding or filtration BMPs will be reviewed with construction plan process. Recommendations Extend the full 60 foot public street ROW of the proposed road between Lots 7 and 8 of Block 2 and through Outlot A to the south property line. Dedicate a half ROW (30 feet) along the south property line, to the east and west boundaries. MAY 18, 2016 FUTURE ROAD EXTENSION Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. REVIEW PLANS CORCORAN, MN STAFF REPORT Agenda Item 12a. Council Meeting: May 26, 2016 Prepared By: Brad Martens Topic: Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis Action Required: Approval Summary: In 2015 the City solicited grant funds from Hennepin County through the Business District Initiative program to re-activate the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and complete a downtown market study. Although through that process the City did not receive grant funds, staff has continued discussions with Hennepin County to find funds to complete the market study. On May 9th staff was informed that Hennepin County would assist in funding a market study by sharing 50% of the costs associated with the project. The anticipated cost of a market study is $20,000. Attached to this report is a draft scope to complete a market analysis for the southeast district of the City. It is recommended that the Council review the scope and authorize staff to proceed with the project. The City’s share would be funded through the recently set aside long range planning fund. Financial/Budget: The anticipated cost of the market study is $20,000 of which the City would be responsible for 50% of the costs not to exceed $10,000. Funds are available through the long range planning fund which was created from 2015 surplus funds. Alignment with Values: This item relates to the following adopted values: EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional, cost-effective, and friendly manner. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. Options: 1. Approve staff to proceed with the Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis using long range planning funds to pay for City costs. 2. Decline the opportunity. 3. Send back to staff for further review. Page 2 Recommendation: Approve staff to proceed with a downtown market study using long range planning funds to pay for City costs. Council Action: Consider a motion to approve staff to proceed with a downtown market study using long range planning funds to pay for City costs. Attachments: 1. Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis Corcoran Southeast District Market Analysis Purpose This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued by Hennepin County Department of Community Works in partnership with the City of Corcoran to solicit proposals for a market and development feasibility analysis of the proposed downtown in Corcoran. The purpose of the study is to understand what types and sizes of businesses and housing the proposed downtown Corcoran could support in the short (5 year) and long (10 plus years) terms. Background During 2015 the City of Corcoran, in cooperation with Hennepin County, updated the Southeast District Plan and Downtown Guidelines. The City of Corcoran is interested in the creation of downtown with a pedestrian friendly main street lined with small scale businesses, multi-family housing, restaurants, boutique shopping, and public gathering spaces. Study Area The study area encompasses the southeast district of Corcoran (see the Attachment 1) and the overall trade area as determined by the selected consultant. Consultant Scope of Services The consultant, under the direction of Hennepin County and City of Corcoran staff will carry out in a satisfactory and professional manner the services described in this Request for Proposal. The tasks to be performed under the contract shall include, but may not be limited to, those described in this Scope of Services. I. Analysis of Existing “Downtown” Conditions The City of Corcoran currently considers their downtown generally as the area west of County Road 116 and between County Road 10 and Larkin Road. This area consists of over 30 properties and is largely industrial, with the exception of retail uses including a garden center, bank, gas station, restaurant, meat locker, and bar. A Catholic church is also a part of this downtown. The City of Corcoran would like to establish a new, more traditional downtown. This new downtown would be located east of County Road 116 and between the existing City Hall and Larkin Road on what is now largely agricultural fields, wetlands, and open space (see Attachment 2). The proposed new downtown is envisioned to be similar to historic downtowns with a business lined main street forming the core of the downtown. The following tasks are proposed to understand how the existing downtown will change over the next 10 years as the new, traditional downtown is created across County Road 116. A. Work with city staff to identify existing uses and employment offered by these uses. B. Understand the longevity of these uses. C. Maintaining the employment, what should happen with these uses in the next 5-10 years? II. Review proposed plan and guidelines for the new Downtown A. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the design from a market standpoint. B. Recommend design changes that would support the development of the downtown. Include information on the potential mix of land uses, the intensity of development, target markets (demographic segments and commercial uses), market absorption rates, and projected development timelines. Note the following steps may help to answer these questions. III. Determine Retail Space the New Downtown Could Support A. Retail: define the new downtown market trade area a. Identify the trade area for retail goods and services for the proposed Downtown Corcoran based on travel patterns and surrounding competition. b. Analyze retail market trends in the trade area a. Examine the demographic growth trends and characteristics of the trade area. b. Examine retail expenditure data for households in the trade area. c. Examine data on overall retail sales trends in the trade area. d. Access challenges for different retail sectors. e. Identify market leakage. c. Compare potential lease rates for new space in the new Downtown to those of nearby communities. d. Interview retail brokers to gain information on the above. B. Demand Estimates and Recommendations a. Assess the ability to support additional retail space in Corcoran by 2025. Include in this analysis the ability of the downtown area to support restaurants and lodging (including number of rooms). b. Identify unmet market niches that exhibit the potential to be successful in Corcoran. c. Identify the proportion on non-resident spending that the downtown area attract. d. Analyze the conditions necessary to attract certain types of users. e. Develop a plan for attracting these users. f. Assess the proportion of resident spending that the downtown could attract. IV. Determine Office space the New Downtown Could Support A. Define the trade area for office space; examine demographic growth trends of trade area. B. Update employment trends and business growth in the trade area. C. Identify the key strengths and weaknesses of the area as it relates to the potential for new office development. D. Update and review current market conditions for multi-tenant office buildings in the trade area, including information on size of building, lease rates/sales price, tenant profile and building style. E. Interview office leasing brokers regarding demand for space in the area. F. Interview local developers regarding potential for office development it the new downtown Corcoran. G. Identify the type and timeframe for office demand. V. Determine Type and Scale Residential Space the New Downtown Could Support A. Determine the residential market area. B. Gather demographic data and forecasts for the housing market area. i. Population and household growth trends through 2025. ii. Employment growth trends through 2025. iii. Age distribution of the population through 2025. iv. Current household income by age of the head of household v. Household type and tenure between 2010 and 2016. C. Collate information on the average sale price for single-family homes and for-sale multi- family units in the market area, and overall rents/vacancies of rental housing. For multi- family units, include information on year built, number of units, pricing, etc. For newer rental housing, include year built, number of units, unit mix, sizes, rents, vacancies, etc. D. Interview real estate agents and rental property owners and managers regarding the types of housing needed in the new downtown area. E. Identify the near term (up to 5 year) and long term (5-10 year) demand for housing the new downtown area: i. for-sale, rental, and senior housing ii. housing type-single family, townhome, condominium, apartments VI. Recommend appropriate public investments and strategies to promote the creation of the new Corcoran downtown. A. Create strategies that the public sector could use to make Downtown Corcoran a destination. B. State the strategies and marketing activities that will yield the highest benefit/cost in the future. C. Identify the types of promotional, infrastructure, beautification, retail/business recruitment, retail/business development, grant programs, regulatory process or other proactive initiatives are most likely to provide positive fiscal impact through the development of retail, office and residential growth. D. Identify best practices in terms of stimulating quality development through streetscape, marketing, special service areas or other programs. E. Recommend the first and second phases (locations) where the downtown development should occur. Include the development type that should occur at these locations. F. Use the above information to create an implementation guide with action steps, responsible agencies/organizations and timeframes. Southeast District Hennepin County Public Works PROJECTLOCATION Hennepin Ramsey Scott Wright Anoka DakotaCarver Data source (if applicable) C o r c o r a n , M N C o r c o ra n S o u t h e as t Dis t r i c t M a rk et An a ly s isPublication date: 5/17/2016 /0 2,400 4,800Feet This map (i) is furnished "AS IS" with no representation as to completenessor accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin Countyshall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this map. Attachment 1 - Location Map County Road 50 County Road 116 County Road 10 County Road 10 County Road 116 County Road 101 Legend Southeast District Town Center 6 | District Principles Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Rush C r e e k City Hall / Memorial Park Community Park Future School Property Church & Cemetery Shamrock Golf Course Rush Creek Golf Club Ol d S e t t l e r s R o a d CR 1 1 6 Ca i n R o a d CR 1 0 1 Meister Road / Future CR 10 Exi s t i n g C R 1 0 / F u t u r e L o c a l S t . Larkin Road / Future CR 50 Existing CR 50 Gleason RoadHorseshoe Trail Southeast District Concept Plan. The Southeast District is the spatial framework for these design standards. The Town Center and Downtown Core are nested within the district each with additional guidance to create the neighborhoods and places envisioned by the community. Southeast District Boundary Town Center Downtown Core Retail Uses Land Use Classification LEGEND Residential Public Agriculture Industrial Commercial High Density Res. Medium Density Res. Mixed Residential Low Density ResidentialExisting and Future Public / Semi-Public Golf Course Parks / Open Space Agricultural Preserve Industrial Mixed Use Not To Scale Future Road(approximate realignment) DRAFT May17-16 For review only City of Corcoran 2016 City Council Schedule Agenda Item 13. June 9, 2016 Council Work Session • 2017 Budget Objectives • Five Year Financial Management Plan assumptions June 9, 2016 • Financial Performance Report • Sub-watershed Assessment • Hazardous Building Removal Plan (Patnode building) June 23, 2016, • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report • Park Dedication Ordinance Update July 14, 2016 • 2017 Budget – Draft 1 • Financial Performance Report • Appoint Election Judges for the Primary Election July 28, 2016, • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report August 11, 2016 • Financial Performance Report August 25, 2016, • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report • Night to Unite Recap • Labor Agreement Negotiation Process September 8, 2016 • Financial Performance Report • Preliminary Levy September 22, 2016, • Planning Project Update City of Corcoran 2016 City Council Schedule Agenda Item 13. Page 2 of 2 • Code Compliance Report • 2016 Election Canvassing Date • Corcoran Insert – 2017 Proposed Levies and Taxes Notice October 13, 2016 (Charter Commission Meeting Prior to Regular Meeting) • Financial Performance Report • Appoint Election Judges for the General Election • Public Hearing – Certifying Delinquent Fees to Hennepin County October 27, 2016, • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report November 10, 2016 • Financial Performance Report • Waiver of Labiality Coverage – Statutory Tort Limits Nov. Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results – See Sept 22 November 21, 2016 MONDAY • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report • Disseminate City Administrator Performance Evaluation December 8, 2016 • Financial Performance Report December 19, 2016 MONDAY • Planning Project Update • Code Compliance Report • 2016 Year in Review • 2017 Fee Schedule • 2017 General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy • 2017 Wage Schedule and Benefit Package for City Employees • 2017 Water and Sanitary Sewer Budgets • 2017 City Council Calendar • City Administrator Performance Evaluation