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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-20 Parks and Trails Agenda Packet CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda March 20, 2018 - 7:00pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval 4. Minutes a. Minutes – February 28, 2018* 5. Open Forum 6. Presentations 7. Unfinished Business a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Playground Proposals* i. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground ii. Northland Recreation iii. St. Croix Recreation/Burke 8. New Business a. Preliminary Plat for Rush Creek Run* b. Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Parks Plan Review* 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only* b. Recreation Coordinator Update c. Purchase Agreement Update – 20400 County Road 50 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report – Councilmember Bottema* b. Garden Club Report c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report – Sharon Meister/Tom Anderson d. Park Dedication Fund 11. Other Business/Announcements 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 3/22/18 4/12/18 4/26/18 5/10/18 5/24/08 6/14/18 6/28/18 Meister Strehler Anderson Robran Nybo Regan Krueger 13. Adjournment *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by door. CITY OF CORCORAN Item 4a. Parks and Trails Commission Meeting Minutes February 28, 2018 - 7:00pm The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on February 28, 2017, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN. Present were, Commissioners - Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler. Also present was City Administrator Martens. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Agenda Approval a. Agenda Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Nybo, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler (Motion carried 6:0) 4. Minutes a. Minutes – January 16, 2018 Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler (Motion carried 6:0) 5. Open Forum - None 6. Presentations - None 7. Unfinished Business - None 8. New Business a. Ravinia Neighborhood Park Proposals City Administrator Martens informed the commission that seven playground proposals were received through the request for proposal process. Submitters were asked to provide equipment at two dollar values, $60,000 and $80,000. City Administrator Martnens informed the commission that the next step would be to review each of the seven proposals and narrow down to 2-3 vendors to move forward. Due to the need to move around the room and review proposals, the camera would be shut off during the review period and turned back on afterwards. Commissioners review proposals and discussed preferences. Motion: Made by Robran, seconded by Nybo invite the top three vendors, St. Croix Recreation/Burke, Northland Recreation, and Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground to present to the Parks and Trails Commission at the March meeting. Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler (Motion carried 6:0) The commission directed staff to invite area residents to the meeting to seek their input. 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications City Administrator Martens answered questions from Commissioners related to the report. Commissioner Robran informed the Commission that the City held a meeting with groups that host events at Lions Park to provide an overview of upcoming construction near the facility. Commissioner Robran stated the meeting was very helpful and thanked the staff. b. History of the Parks and Trails Commission City Administrator Martens provided an overview of the report which was a follow up to a discussion from the February meeting. Commissioners discussed the history of the Parks and Trails Commission and how to celebrate the upcoming 15 year anniversary. The Commission directed CITY OF CORCORAN Item 4a. staff to draft a resolution for the City Council to review in August and to make a note in the summer newsletter. c. Recreation Coordinator Update City Administrator Martens provided an update on the search process for the Recreation Coordinator position. 10. Subcommittee and Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report Chair Anderson provided an overview of the February 22nd City Council meeting. City Administrator Martens answered questions from the Commission. b. Garden Club Report Chair Anderson informed the Commission that a seed planting event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6th. c. Elm Creek Watershed Commission Report Commissioner Meister provided an update from the recent technical advisory committee meeting related to the subwatershed assessment. Commissioner Meister informed the Commission that the quality of Cook Lake is much higher than previously understood and needs to be protected. Chair Anderson informed the Commission he will be attending the March Elm Creek Watershed Commission meeting. d. Park Dedication Fund Commissioners discussed the potential for park acquisition of the Rockford School District property. 11. Other Business/Announcements Commissioner Robran provided an update on Country Daze planning activities. 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar Commissioners reviewed the upcoming schedule. 13. Adjournment Motion: Made by Meister, seconded by Regan, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 pm. Voting Aye: Anderson, Meister, Nybo, Regan, Robran, and Strehler (Motion carried 6:0) Submitted by Brad Martens City Administrator 7a. CITY OF CORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us MEMO Meeting Date: March 20, 2018 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: Ravinia Neighborhood Park Playground Proposals ______________________________________________________________________ Seven playground proposals were reviewed at the February 28th Parks and Trails Commission meeting. The Commission approved a motion inviting the following groups to present their proposals at the March 20th meeting:  Minnesota Wisconsin Playground  Northland Recreation  St. Croix Recreation/Burke Each group will have a maximum of 10 minutes to present their proposals. In addition, area residents were mailed an invitation to attend the meeting who will be provided a form to share their preferred proposal. This information will then be considered in selecting the preferred playground provider for the project. Parks and Trails Commission action: Receive proposals and information on preferences from area residents; consider a motion to recommend a preferred provider for the project. Attachment: Neighborhood meeting invitation CITY OF CORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us PARKS & TRAILS COMMISSION PLAYGROUND SELECTION MEETING The City of Corcoran is in the process of designing the neighborhood park to be built in the Ravinia neighborhood. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations from three preferred playground vendors on their playground proposals. Attendees will have an opportunity to select their preferred playground proposals and components. Park & Trails Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:00 pm Corcoran City Hall 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 Doors will open at 6:15 pm for individuals who would like to review/comment on the proposals but are unable to stay for the formal meeting. If you have questions in advance of the meeting, or are unable to attend and wish to provide your thoughts, please contact Brad Martens at bmartens@ci.corcoran.mn.us or 763-400-7030. Sincerely, Brad Martens City Administrator 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 Parks and Trails Commission FROM: Kevin Shay through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 14, 2018 for the March 20, 2018 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting RE: Preliminary Plat for Rush Creek Run (PID 2811923220003) (City File 18-001) 120-DAY REVIEW: June 16, 2018 1.Application Request Lynda W hisney has submitted a request for a Preliminary Plat for Rush Creek Run to create 6 new lots from an existing 60-acre parcel. One lot is currently developed as a farmstead with various structures. No development on the remaining 5 lots is being proposed with this application. A public hearing at Planning Commission has been tentatively scheduled for April 5, 2018 and Council is expected to take action on the request on April 26, 2018. The Parks and Trails Commission should review and make a recommendation on the park dedication requirements. 2.Context Zoning and Land Use The site is guided Rural/Ag Residential, which is planned to be developed at 1 units per 10 acres when access is on a paved road. The site is zoned Rural Residential. Surrounding Properties The surrounding properties to the north, west, south and east are guided Rural/Ag Residential and zoned Rural Residential. Natural Characteristics of the Site The 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows a medium quality wetland on the southeast corner of the property that is classified as a wet prairie. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission has reviewed the wetland delineation on the site and provided preliminary comments, but has not yet approved the delineation. Wetland impacts are proposed on the South side of Lot 2, Block 2 to provide access for the lot. A small portion of the site is also located in the Greenway Corridor. Some of the site is located in the Floodplain Overlay District. The 100-year flood elevations are shown on the preliminary plat. Agenda Item: 8a. Preliminary Plat for Rush Creek Run (City File 18-001) 2 March 20, 2018 3. Analysis of Request Section 955.020 of the Subdivision Ordinance requires park dedication at the time of platting for land that has not previously provided park dedication, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.358, Subd. 2b. Parks and Trails While reviewing the application we used the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Trails Map. The map shows an on-road trail on both County Road 50 and Rolling Hills Road and an off-road trail on the North side of Jubert Lane. All of these trails could be accommodated within the additional right- of-way being dedicated with this application. We also used the 2040 Parks and Trails Map from the draft Comprehensive Plan when reviewing this application. While the 2040 Parks and Trails Map has not been adopted, it should be used for a complete review. The map shows a horseback trail that enters the site from the southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1. The trail runs eastward along the south lot line to the wetland to the east, where it winds along the wetland border. Due to the existing structures on the wetland border, a modified route that runs along the lot line between Lots 3 and 4 of Block 2 should be looked at for the horseback trail. Staff recommends dedication of the planned horseback trail with this plat. A 20-foot trail easement should be taken for the horseback trail. Park dedication credits shall be granted for the net acreage (pre-development) of the trail easement. Park Dedication Requirements Under the current ordinance, park dedication of land is required at 4% of the net pre-development area for Rural/Ag Residential land. Park dedication is only taken for newly created lots. Lot 4, Block 2 is an existing developed lot and is exempt from park dedication. The remaining 5 lots will require 2 acres of park dedication for the 50 acres being platted. Park dedication credits shall be given for any trail easements taken. The approximate length of the horseback trail easement is 2,000 ft. A 20-foot trail easement would provide a park dedication credit of 0.92 acres. The total park dedication required after the credit is approximately 1.08 acres or 54% of the overall total. If the City determines that land is not needed in the area of a proposed subdivision, a cash fee in lieu of land dedication may be required. For residential developments, the cash in lieu of land fee has been calculated based on the per capita share of park system costs at $3,970 per single family unit (5 x $3,970 = $19,850). Because only 54% of the land would be required, the same portion of the cash in lieu of land fee is required ($19,850 x 54% = $10,719). Staff estimates that to be approximately $2,144 per lot. The applicant must provide final net and gross trail acreages with the final plat so that park dedication fees can be calculated. Park dedication is due at the time of final plat recording. The final park dedication credit granted for the horseback trail will be calculated based on the final alignment on the final plat. Preliminary Plat for Rush Creek Run (City File 18-001) 3 March 20, 2018 4. Recommendation Move to recommend approval of land dedication for the planned horseback trail easement and cash- in-lieu of land fee for the remaining park dedication. Attachments a. Location Map b. 2030 Parks & Trails Plan c. 2040 Parks & Trails Plan d. Preliminary Plat drawings received February 13, 2018 Henn e p in Co unty Prop erty Map Da te : 3/1 3/2018 Com ments: 1 inc h = 8 00 feet PAR C EL ID: 28 11923220003 OWN ER N AME : L J Siw ek Whis ney Et Al PAR C EL AD DR E SS: 7 320 R olling Hills Rd, C or c ora n MN 55340 PAR C EL AR EA: 60 .04 a cr es , 2,615,445 sq ft A-T-B: Ab s trac t SAL E PR ICE: $665,000 SAL E D ATA: 12/2017 SAL E C OD E: Exclu de d From Ratio Studies ASSESS ED 2 017 , PAYABLE 2018 PR OPERT Y TYPE: Res idential H OM ESTEAD : N on-Homest ead M AR KET VA L UE: $722,000 TAX TO TAL: $9,962.16 ASSESS ED 2 018 , PAYABLE 2019 PRO PER TY TYPE : Unavailable HO MESTEAD: Unavailable MARKE T VALU E: U navailable This dat a (i) is fur nished 'AS IS' wit h no repres ent at ion as to com pletenes s or acc ura cy; (ii) is furnis hed with no war rant y of an y k ind; an d (i ii) is not s uit able for lega l, engi neering or s urv ey ing purposes . 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CO PYRIG HT © HENNEPIN CO UN TY 2 0 18 ROAD SCHUTTE GLEASON ROAD JUBERT LAKE MEISTER ROAD O L D S E T T L E R S R D HORSESHOE TRAIL STI E G R D WI L L O W D R I V E TR A I L H A V E N R O A D CA I N R O A D OAKDALE D R STREHLER ROAD PI O N EE R TR COUNTY ROAD 117 RO L L L I N G H I L L S R D LARKIN RD CI T Y O F G R E E N F I E L D CI T Y O F M A P L E G R O V E SCOTT LAKE BE C H T O L D R O A D EiGH EsGH E¢GH IïKL IöKL EiGH E¼GH EsGH MORIN LAKE GOOSE LAKE COOK LAKE RUS H C R E E K OSP OSP OSP OSP T OSP OSP NP CP NP NP OSP NP NP NP OSP OSP OSP NP OSP ASA ASA ASA ASA T June 2, 2011 Parks & Trails Plan I:/504/50408144/GIS/ComPlan/Maps/Final Maps/2030 parks and trails.mxd 4 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet City ofCORCORAN 2030 Comprehensive Plan Figure 12 Existing Parks and Trails Proposed Parks and Trails Regional Trail Proposed County Bike Trail Existing On Road Trail Proposed On Road Trail City Hall/Memorial Park Community Park Existing Ball Fields/School Property Existing Park (Private/Lion's Park) Golf Course Open Water Wetlands Off Road Trail Off Road Trail outside 2030 Development Area Horseback Trail Proposed County Road 50 Natural Gas Pipeline Easement Trail (Potential) ASA - Athletic Search Area City Square OSP/Nature Park Neighborhood Park Trailhead Search Area Greenway Corridor (Bonus Eligible Resource Corridor) ASA OSP NP *Proposed park and trails locations represent the general search areas for parks and trails. The City will work with developers and landowners to identify the exact location and size of parks and trail alignments as development or park acquisition is proposed. 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TO: Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 13, 2018 for the March 20, 2018 Parks and Trails Commission Meeting RE: 2040 Comprehensive Plan (city file no. 17-001) 1.Background: The Comprehensive Plan is the vision for development in Corcoran. Although it is a physical plan, it is a reflection of the community's social and economic values. These values are translated into the type of land use the City desires and programs regarding economic development, housing, parks, transportation and other key areas. In Minnesota, authority for land-use planning and regulation is vested primarily in local governments (townships, cities and counties). The Metropolitan Land Planning Act, a state law first passed in 1976 and amended several times since, requires local governments in the seven-county Twin Cities area to develop local comprehensive plans. The law requires the City to update the Comprehensive Plan every 10 years. This update is required to be adopted by December 31, 2018, unless the City receives an extension from the Metropolitan Council. We are on track to meet this deadline. In 2017, the City initiated the planning process to update the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was completed in 2011. It was the Council’s direction that no major policy changes were anticipated and this would be an update of the existing plan. The City has completed the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan after a series of work sessions with the City Council and several updates to the Commission. 2.Key Changes: Staff met with the Parks and Trails Commission on June 20th to hear their recommendations on the Parks and Trails Plan. Those recommendations were presented to the City Council at their July 20th meeting. The Council supported the Commission’s recommendations and those recommendations were included in the draft plan. The key changes were: •The Comprehensive Plan update was designed to incorporate more graphics (maps, photos, table and charts) throughout the document to make it easier to read and understand. •The final document will have hyperlinks to make it easier for users to move through the document. Agenda Item: 8b. 2040 Comprehensive Plan (city file 17-001) 2 March 20, 2018 • The implementation plan lists specific action items to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The Council should use these to identify priorities for the City. The Commission should review the Parks and Trails items to ensure consistency with the Commission recommendations to the Council. • The parks and trails plan was updated to reflect those approved as part of the Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines adopted in 2016 (except as modified by transportation changes in the 2040 Transportation Chapter). The Council has directed staff to update the Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines this summer to reflect the changes proposed in the 2040 Transportation Plan. • The text was modified to clarify that Community Parks include both Open Space/Natural Parks and Athletic Search Areas. The text also notes that a park may serve both community park and neighborhood park needs. A new Athletic Search area was identified near Old Settlers Road. Several possible sites are identified but only one 20-100 acres site is needed to serve the community needs prior to 2040. • Planned regional park improvements were added to the plans. • The plans now show trails on all collector roads. These may be on-road or off-road trails and the final design will be determined when they are constructed with the road improvement projects. • The horse trail location has shifted south and is now planned as a future loop near Lake Jubert. • Other minor trail realignments were mapped according to Commission direction. 3. Next Steps: a. The Parks and Trails Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and Council. b. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan at their April 5th meeting. c. The City Council is expected to take action at their April 26th meeting to approve for distribution. d. Staff will distribute the draft plan for a 6-month review. This provides an opportunity for adjacent communities, other jurisdictions and interested parties to review and provide comments on the plan. e. At the completion of the 6-month review period, the Council will consider these additional comments, make any modifications and submit to the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council will review for compliance with regional systems. f. The City will implement the Comprehensive Plan after completion of the Metropolitan Council review. 2040 Comprehensive Plan (city file 17-001) 3 March 20, 2018 4. Action Items: Move to recommend approval of Chapter 5 (Parks and Trails) of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Attachments a. Chapter 1 – Introduction and Community Background b. Chapter 5 – Parks and Trails c. Chapter 11 – Implementation Draft III -- 3/13/2018 1 2040 Comprehensive Plan PICTURE PLACEHOLDER SHADEDPICTURE PLACEHOLDERSHADED PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288 www.ci.corcoran.mn.us DRAFT III -- March 13, 2018 Prepared for Corcoran City Council, Planning Commission and Parks and Trails Commission PICTURE PLACEHOLDERSHADED SHADED PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER SHADED PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 2 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS City CounCil Mayor ron ThoMas • CounCilor JonaThan BoTTeMa •CounCilor Brian DeJewski • CounCilor Mike keefe • CounCilor Tonya lafave Planning Commissioners CoMMissioner Dean JaCoBs • CoMMissioner alan sChuTlz • CoMMissioner MereDiTh wu • CoMMissioner DoroThy Theis • CoMMissioner Jennifer russell Parks and trails Commissioners Chair ThoMas anDerson • viCe Chair Trish krueger • CoMMissioner ChaD roBran CoMMissioner val nyBo • CoMMissioner DeBBie regan • CoMMissioner sharon MeisTer • CoMMissioner JuDiTh sTrehler City staff aDMinisTraTor BraD MarTens • PuBliC works DireCTor kevin MaTTson CiTy Clerk/aDMinisTraTive serviCes CoorDinaTor JessiCa Beise CoDe CoMPlianCe offiCial Mike PriTCharD • aDMinisTraTive assisTanT MiChelle frieDriCh Consultants wenCk assoCiaTes, inC. • kenT Torve • susan nelson • JorDan shuCk • eD Terhaer • MaTT Bowers lanDforM • kenDra linDahl • Danyelle PierqueT • kevin shay • kaThleen haMMer • eMily oThsus Thank you To The many residenTs of CorCoran who shared Their ideas and visions for The fuTure CiTy of CorCoran! ChaPter 5: Parks and trails Figures continued 5-12 regional Bicycle transportation network 76 5-13 county Bikeway system 76 5-14 conceptual regional trail system 76 taBles 5-1 projected acres oF park land 75 5-2 city and county trail system 75 maps 5-1 parks and trails plan 79 81 83 83 ChaPter 6: transPortationgoalsandpolicies support and rationale 2018 existingtransportation system 83 83 85 HigHways and streets access management guidelines traFFic Volumes 86 transportation issues 87 87 87 87 88 HigHway 55 corridor county road 10 and county road 50 realignment county road 30 intercHange at i-94/Brockton lane riVer crossings 88 transit system 88 88 88 FreigHt aViation Facilities Bicycling and walking 88 88 88 89 2040 Future transportation system HigHways and streets roadway capacity analysis Figures 846-1 Functional classiFication relationsHip 6-2 HierarcHy oF moVement 84 taBles 6-1 Forecast By population, HouseHold and 86 86 employment 6-2 leVel oF serVice description 6-87 traFFice Volume tHresHold 6- 3 generalized planning aVerage daily 4 2040 planning los 89 6-5 89 Hennepin county -- Base 2040 roadway network improVements6-6 Hennepin county -- Base 2040 roadway 89 network imrroVements maps 6-1 existing roadway jurisdiction 91 6-2 existing roadway Functional 93 95 97 classiFication 6-3 traFFic analysis zones 6-4 existing annual aVerage daily traFFic Volumes (a adt) 6-5 transportation issue areas 99 6-6 2040 aVerage daily traFFic Volumes (aadt) 101 6-7 2040 roadway Functional classiFication 103 ChaPter 1: introduCtion and CommunityBaCkground 7 metropolitan planning act 9 2030 plan 9 2040 Vision statement 9 regional setting 9 community Background 10 demograpHics and Forecasts 10 natural cHaracteristics 11 existing cHaracteristics 11 water resources 12 natural resources protection 13 Figures 1-1 population and Housing 10 1-2 population By age and gender 11 1-3 HouseHold type 11 1-4 aVerage HouseHold size 11 1-5 population and HouseHold Forecasts 11 maps 1-1 regional setting 15 1-2 met council community designation 17 1-3 existing land use 19 1-4 puBlic/semi puBlic Facilities 21 1-5 street surFace map 23 1-6 scHool district Boundaries 25 1-7 natural resource inVentory areas 27 1-8 Hydrologic soil group 29 1-9 water resources 30 1-10 Fema Floodplains 33 1-11 wetland locations and classiFications 35 1-12 ecologically signiFicant areas 37 1-13 BuFFer protected waters 39 41 43 ChaPter 2: land use goals and policies2040 land use and growtH management 44 45 47 relationsHip to metropolitan council tHriVe msp 2040 plan land use categories staging growtH management 47 48 48 48 46 protecting special resources Historic preserVation aggregate resources Figures 2-1 town center plan adopted 2016 taBles 442-1 2040 land use acreage taBle 2-2 2040 musadensity 45 2-3 residential units and density By staging 45 2-4 metropolitan coucnil density calcuation 45 maps 512-1 2040 Future land use 2-2 2040 staging plan 53 55 57 ChaPter 3: housinggoalsandpoliciesHousingassessment 57 57 57 HousHold Forecasts Housing deVelopment trends Housing prices and rents 58 Housing needs Draft III -- 3/13/2018 4 59 ChaPter 3: housing Continued 59 60 aFFordaBle Housing liFe-cycle Housing senior Housing 60 Figures 57 58 58 58 58 59 59 3-1 population and HouseHold growtH 3-2 Housing unit type 3-3 Building permits 3-4 age oF Housing stock 3-5 median Housing Value 3-6 corcoran Housing Value 3-7 median gross rent 3-8 percent oF HouseHold cost Burden 60 taBles 57 58 58 3-1 population and HouseHold grotH 3-2 Housing unit type 3-3 median Housing Value 3-4 existing units aFFordaBle By HousHold income 59 63 65 65 66 ChaPter 4: eConomiC ComPetitiveness goals and policies economic assessment economic deVelopment opportunities Figures 65 65 65 66 4-1 numBer oF joBs located in corcoran 4-2 employment By industry 4-3 Forecasted employment in corcoran 4-4 aVerage annual wages 4-5 corcoran median HouseHold income 66 taBles 4-1 corcoran top ten workplaces For 66 residents in 2015 ChaPter 5: Parks and trails 69 application 71 goals and policies 71 areas outside tHe 2040 metropolitan urBan 72 serVice area (musa) Boundary park classiFications 72 neigHBorHood park 73 community park 73 local linear parks, trails, corridors and parkways 73 existing city parks 73 priVate park 74 parks and trails locations 74 Future paks 74 demograpHics/community growtH 74 local trends 74 Future projections By type 75 Future trails 77 Figures 5-1 2040 musa inside Boundaries 71 5-2 2040 musa outside Boundaries 72 5-3 corcoran community park 73 5-4 corcoran city Hall and memorial park 73 5-5 raVinia park 74 5-6 rockFord scHool district park 74 5-7 corcoran lion’s park 74 5-8 tHru 5-11 Future trail examples 75 TABLE OF CONTENTS Draft III -- 3/13/2018 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 105 107 107 108 ChaPter 7: WasteWater goals and polices metropolitan council interceptor connections Forecasts trunk sanitary sewer system design 108 108 108 109 land use estimated aVerage wastewater Flow design Flows trunk sanitary sewer system sizing 109 109 110 110 110 109 inFiltration and inFlow (i/i) indiVidual swewage treatment systems (ists) intercommunity Flow connections centralized wastewater treatment systems Figures 7-1 peak Flow Factors taBles 7-108 108 1 city-wide population, HouseHold andemployment Forecasts 7-2 sewered population, HouseHold, and employment Forecasts 7-3 aVerage wastewater Flow projections 108 7-4 aVerage wastewater Flow projections 108 By mds connection 7-5 system design wastewater unit Flow rates 109 110 7-6 inFiltration and inFlow goal maps 7-1 existing sanitary sewer system 113 7-2 proposed trunk sanitary sewer system 115 nortHeast district 7-3 proposed trunk sanitary sewer system 117 soutHeast district 7-4 proposed trunk sanitary sewer system 119 soutHwest district 7-5 existing unsewered areas 121 123 125 126 126 126 ChaPter 8: surfaCe Water goals and polices current conditions proBlems and solutions Figures 8-1 elm creek watersHed Boundaries maps 8-1 watersHed management orgnaizations an 127 drainage patterns 129 131 131 131 132 ChaPter 9: Water suPPly policies and goals water supply system water demands conceptual Future water supply system resource sustainaBility 132 132 132 natural resource impacts sustainaBility source water protection plan 133 133water conserVation plan taBles 9-131 132 1 corcoran population and water demand projections By year 9-2 corcoran population and water demand projections By areamaps 1359-1 existing water system 9-2 trunk water system 137 139 141 141 141 142 142 142 ChaPter 10: resilienCe goals and policies stormwater sHoreland and Floodplain management rural resiliency agricultural preserVes solar access protection maps 10-1 solar insolation 145 147 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 150 150 150 153 ChaPter 11: imPlementation land use Housing economic competitiVeness parksand trails natural resource protection transportation wastewater surFace water water supply resilience aPPendiCes appendix a ultimate wastewater system design 155 165 209 245 appendix B local surFace water mangement plan appendix c local water supply plan appendix d capital improVement plan appendix e adopted zoning map 251 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 6 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 7 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY BACKGROUND MeTroPoliTan Planning aCT 9 2030 Plan 9 2040 vision sTaTeMenT 9 regional seTTing 9 CoMMuniTy BaCkgrounD 10 DeMograPhiCs anD foreCasTs 10 naTural CharaCTerisTiCs 11 exisTing CharaCTerisTiCs 11 naTural resourCes ProTeCTion 13 figures 1-1 PoPulaTion anD housing 10 1-2 PoPulaTion By age anD genDer 11 1-3 householD TyPe 11 1-4 average householD size 11 1-5 PoPulaTion anD householD foreCasTs 11 MaPs 1-1 regional seTTing 15 1-2 MeT CounCil CoMMuniTy DesignaTion 17 1-3 exisTing lanD use 19 1-4 PuBliC faCiliTies 21 1-5 sTreeT surfaCe MaP 23 1-6 sChool DisTriCT BounDaries 25 1-7 naTural resourCe invenTory areas 27 1-8 soils anD ToPograPhy 29 1-9 waTer resourCes 30 1-10 feMa flooDPlains 33 1-11 weTlanD loCaTions anD ClassifiCaTions 35 1-12 eCologiCally signifiCanT areas 37 1-13 Buffer ProTeCTeD waTers 39 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 8 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 9 INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY BACKGROUND These visions of 2040 Corcoran will be achieved through the community’s adherence to the following guiding principles: 1. Protection of the natural resources, open space, and rural character that define Corcoran’s quality of life. 2. Creation of opportunities for a thriving Town Center with a range of retail, office, residential, and gathering spaces. 3. Creation of opportunities for expanded employment and tax bases combining commercial, industrial, and business park land uses. 4. Expansion of residential options to achieve life-cycle housing. 5. Support of rural residential development in non-urbanized Corcoran in a manner that preserves efficient, future urbanization and protects natural resources while allowing current economic benefit to landowners. regional setting Corcoran is located on the northwestern edge of Hennepin County, and is located 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Corcoran has remained generally rural and comprises just under 36 square miles of land. The vast majority of the city is located in the Rush Creek and Elm Creek Watershed systems, with a small area in southwest Corcoran draining into the Pioneer/ Sarah Creek watershed, and then emptying into the Crow River. Communities bordering Corcoran include the cities of Maple Grove, Medina, Greenfield, Hanover, and Rogers. Map1-1: Regional Setting (See page 15 for large size map.) Afton Andover Anoka Apple Valley ArdenHills Baytown Belle Plaine Benton Bethel Blaine Blakely Bloomington Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Burnsville Camden Carver Castle RockCedar Lake CentervilleChamplin Chanhassen Chaska CirclePines Coates Cologne ColumbiaHeights Columbus Coon Rapids Corcoran Cottage Grove Credit River Crystal Dahlgren Dayton Deephaven Dellwood Denmark Douglas Eagan East Bethel Eden Prairie Edina Elko NewMarket Empire Eureka Excelsior FalconHeights Farmington Forest Lake FortSnelling Fridley GemLake Golden Valley Grant Greenfield Greenvale Greenwood GreyCloudIsland Ham Lake Hamburg Hampton Hancock Hastings Helena Hilltop Hollywood Hopkins Hugo Independence InverGrove Heights Jackson Jordan Lake Elmo Lake SaintCroix Beach LakelandShores Laketown Lakeville Landfall Lauderdale Lexington Lilydale Lino Lakes Linwood Little Canada Long Lake Loretto Louisville Mahtomedi Maple Grove Maple Plain Maplewood Marineon SaintCroix Marshan May Mayer Medicine Lake Medina Mendota Mendota Heights Miesville Minneapolis Minnetonka Minnetonka Beach Minnetrista Mound MoundsView New Brighton NewGermany New Hope New Market New Prague New Trier Newport Nininger North Oaks NorthSaint Paul Northfield NorwoodYoung America Nowthen Oak Grove Oak Park Heights OakdaleOrono Osseo Pine Springs Plymouth Prior Lake Ramsey Randolph Ravenna Richfield Robbinsdale Rogers Rosemount RosevilleSaintAnthony SaintBonifacius Saint Francis SaintLawrence SaintLouis Park Saint Paul SaintPaulPark San Francisco Sand Creek Savage Scandia Sciota Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood SouthSaintPaul Spring Lake SpringLake Park Stillwater Sunfish Lake TonkaBay VadnaisHeights Vermillion Victoria Waconia Waterford Watertown Wayzata West Lakeland WestSaint Paul White Bear WhiteBear Lake Willernie Woodbury Young America Anoka County Washington County Hennepin County Ramsey County Carver County Dakota County Scott County §¨¦394 §¨¦494 §¨¦694 §¨¦94 §¨¦35 §¨¦694 §¨¦35E §¨¦394W §¨¦35W §¨¦35 §¨¦35W §¨¦94 §¨¦694 §¨¦35E Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10 0 105 Miles ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Regional Setting.mxdDate: 1/24/2018 Time: 2:29:30 PM User: shujc0243 Municipal BoundaryCounty BoundariesMinor Civil DivisionsInterstate Map 1-1Regional SettingDraft The Metropolitan Council has classified eastern and southern portions of Corcoran as “Emerging Suburban Edge.” These are communities on the edge of the metropolitan area where substantial new growth has or is expected to occur. The western half of Corcoran is classified by the Metropolitan Council as a “Diversified Rural” area. Diversified Rural communities are defined by the Metropolitan Council as the sparsely developed parts of the region that host the widest variety of farm and non- farm uses. Uses include a mix of limited large-lot residential and clustered housing, agriculture, and facilities and services requiring a rural location. Limited growth is forecasted for these areas, and they are not currently planned for urban development. The Metropolitan Council has adopted a Flexible Development Ordinance for Diversified Rural communities to ensure that development patterns are efficient and cost-effective while also providing opportunities for landowners. Emerging Suburban Edge communities include cities, townships and portions of both that are in the early stages of transitioning into urbanized levels of development. Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at average densities of at least 3-5 units per acre for new development and redevelopment. There are 9,075 acres in the 2040 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). This designation allows development of land to occur at urban densities with urban infrastructure of City water, stormwater, and sewer facilities. Diversified Rural communities are home to a variety of farm and nonfarm land uses including very large-lot residential, clustered housing, hobby farms and agricultural uses. Diversified Rural communities are expected to plan for growth not to exceed forecasts and in patterns that do not exceed 4 units per 40 acres, except when as part of open space preservation plan that is consistent with the flexible residential development guidelines outlined in Metropolitan Council policy. In addition, Diversified Rural communities are expected to manage land uses to prevent the premature demand for extension of urban services, and so that existing service levels will meet service needs. Map1-2: Community Designations (See page 17 for large size map.) metroPolitan Planning aCt The Metropolitan Planning Act requires every City in the 7-county metropolitan area to create a 20-year comprehensive plan and update the plan every 10 years. The Metropolitan Council reviews every City’s comprehensive plan to ensure the plan is compatible with regional system plans for sewer, transportation, parks and open space. The City of Corcoran has prepared an updated comprehensive plan that achieves the community’s own vision and goals for the future, while meeting the Metropolitan Council’s regional planning requirements. 2030 Plan The City’s 4th comprehensive plan, the 2030 Plan, was approved in March 2010. The 2030 Plan identified Corcoran as a growing community with a walkable downtown, along with commercial and industrial businesses, housing variety, and natural resources. The 2030 Plan continued to emphasize the importance of Corcoran’s abundance of natural resources and open spaces. 2040 vision statement Corcoran’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the 2040 Plan, represents a community-generated update to the 2030 Plan. The update process involved Corcoran residents, the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Trails Commission. The update process included 10 City Council work sessions focused on the Comprehensive Plan components and discussion at multiple City Council meetings. Two community-wide surveys and 3 community engagement sessions were held to identify a vision for Corcoran in the year 2040. This vision is supported by and will be achieved through a series of principles, goals, and policies related to land use and development. The City of Corcoran in 2040 will be a vibrant community, defined by its dynamic Town Center, strong base of commercial and industrial businesses, variety of housing options, and high-value natural resources. The mixed-use Town Center, planned to be northeast of the junction of County Road 116 and County Road 10, will provide the community with a public gathering space as well as retail and job opportunities for residents. Corcoran’s 2040 commercial, industrial, and business park developments will provide both local employment and a stronger, more diverse tax base. Broader housing options in 2040 will ensure a place in our community for first-time homebuyers, growing families, and seniors. Corcoran is defined by its abundance of high-quality natural resources and open spaces along with its rural environment. These resources and rural character are intrinsic to our quality of life and has been of long-standing appeal for existing and new residents of the community. One of the two community surveys that were conducted as part of the 2040 Comp Plan update process was dedicated to answering the question “what is rural character?” Although the term rural character can mean different things to different people, key themes were clear. The survey showed that the community of Corcoran found importance in: open and green space, active farming and agriculture, large lots and low density, natural areas and wildlife, and amenities not found in more urban locations such as trails for hiking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. The 2040 Plan will enable the residents of 2040 Corcoran to continue to share in this defining experience. Afton Andover Anoka Apple Valley ArdenHills Baytown Belle Plaine Benton Bethel Blaine Blakely Bloomington BrooklynCenter Brooklyn Park Burnsville Camden Carver Castle RockCedar Lake CentervilleChamplin Chanhassen Chaska CirclePines Coates Cologne ColumbiaHeights Columbus Coon Rapids Corcoran Cottage Grove Credit River Crystal Dahlgren Dayton Deephaven Dellwood Denmark Douglas Eagan East Bethel Eden Prairie Edina Elko NewMarket Empire Eureka Excelsior FalconHeights Farmington Forest Lake FortSnelling Fridley GemLake Golden Valley Grant Greenfield Greenvale Greenwood GreyCloudIsland Ham Lake Hamburg Hampton Hancock Hastings Helena Hilltop Hollywood Hopkins Hugo Independence InverGrove Heights Jackson Jordan Lake Elmo Lake SaintCroix Beach Lakeland Shores Laketown Lakeville Landfall Lauderdale Lexington Lilydale Lino Lakes Linwood LittleCanada Long Lake Loretto Louisville Mahtomedi Maple Grove Maple Plain Maplewood Marineon Saint Croix Marshan May Mayer MedicineLake Medina Mendota MendotaHeights Miesville Minneapolis MinnetonkaMinnetonkaBeach Minnetrista Mound MoundsView NewBrighton NewGermany New Hope New Market New Prague New Trier Newport Nininger North Oaks NorthSaintPaul Northfield NorwoodYoung America Nowthen Oak Grove Oak ParkHeights OakdaleOrono Osseo Pine Springs Plymouth Prior Lake Ramsey Randolph Ravenna Richfield Robbinsdale Rogers Rosemount RosevilleSaintAnthony SaintBonifacius Saint Francis SaintLawrence SaintLouis Park Saint Paul SaintPaul Park San Francisco Sand Creek Savage Scandia Sciota Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood South SaintPaul Spring Lake Spring LakePark Stillwater SunfishLake TonkaBay VadnaisHeights Vermillion Victoria Waconia Waterford Watertown Wayzata West Lakeland West SaintPaul White Bear WhiteBear Lake Willernie Woodbury Young America Anoka County Washington County Hennepin County Ramsey County Carver County Dakota County Scott County 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10 0 105 Miles ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Community Designations.mxdDate: 1/24/2018 Time: 2:30:17 PM User: shujc0243 AgriculturalRural ResidentialDiversified RuralRural CenterEmerging Suburban EdgeSuburban EdgeSuburbanUrbanUrban CenterMunicipal BoundaryCounty BoundariesMinor Civil Divisions Map 1-2Community Designations Source:Thrive MSP 2040 Community Designation (Metropolitan Council) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 10 Map1-3: Existing Land Use (See page 19 for large size map.) Community BaCkground Agriculture remains a significant and valued part of the community. Open space and other high-quality natural resource areas are abundant, and these amenities are highly valued by residents. A remarkable 21 percent of the City’s total land area consists of wetlands (National Wetland Inventory Areas), lakes, and open water, as well as 52 miles of streams. There are also mutliple areas of potential and possible wetlands throughout the City. The City’s 2020 and 2030 Plan included a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) that identified all of the significant natural resource areas in the community. The NRI also provided recommendations and priorities for the preservation and enhancement of the natural systems. The Natural Resources Chapter of the 2030 Plan incorporated many of the NRI findings and recommendations. Large lot, rural residential single-family homes are the predominant form of housing in Corcoran. A smaller number of suburban-sized lots are located near the Town Ceneter and in other select areas. A manufactured home park is located in southeast Corcoran. Residents in Corcoran have identified the need for life-cycle housing in the community, in particular to address the lack of housing opportunities for first-time home buyers and downsizing seniors. Commercial and industrial development in the City is limited, primarily due to the lack of municipal water and sewer services and the absence of major transport corridors. The City supports continuation and expansion of commercial and industrial enterprises in the area at County Road 116 and County Road 10. Thre is a rural service/commercial area located in northwest Corcoran at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 19. Commercial and industrial activities also occur in southwestern Corcoran, at the intersection of Highway 55 and County Road 19. Corcoran has 2 main City facilities. This includes City Hall, which is shared by Administration and the Police Department and is located on County Road 116. The City also has a Public Works facility located on County Road 19 as well as a small auxiliary public work building located on Cain Road (Old Public Works). Corcoran has a City Park with multiple amenities and is located at the intersection of County Road 50 and County Road 10. The City is home to 3 golf courses and Corcoran Lion’s Park, which hosts a multitude of events, including Hamel Rodeo, Corcoran Country Days, tractor pulls, etc. The North Hennepin Pioneer Society owns and maintains a historic single-room school on County Road 10. There are multiple churches and cemeteries in the City. These facility locations a can be viewed on Map 1-4. The City is comprised of a network of different roadways, including State Highway, County Roads, and City Streets. Corcoran is unique in that the City’s local streets are comprised of a nearly equal amount of pavement and gravel. Map 1-5 shows approximately 36 miles of paved roads and 34 miles of gravel roads. City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C oun ty R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake î î î s s [j [j ñ ñ ï ï î î s ñ ï å R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h ForkRushCreek RushCreek City Hall Old PublicWorks Public Works BurschvilleSchool House 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Public Facilities Map.mxdDate: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:15:07 AM User: shujc0243 ñ Government Building [j Public Park s Golf Course î Church ï Cemetery å School HousePublic/Semi-PublicParks/Open Space/Golf CourseTrailheadMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreams Lake/Open Water Map 1-4Public/Semi Public Facilities MapDraft Map 1-4: Public Facilities (See page 21 for large size map.) Map 1-5: Street Surface Type (See page 23 for large size map.) City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl Cou nty Roa d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h For k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Street Surface Type.mxdDate: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:16:44 AM User: shujc0243 MNDOT Paved (0.2 mi.)County Paved (37.5 mi.)Local Street Paved (36.0 mi)Local Street Gravel (33.9 mi.)Municipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-5Street Surface TypeDraft Corcoran is divided between 5 different school districts: Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose Schools (ISD 877), Delano Public Schools (ISD 879), Osseo Area Schools (ISD279), Rockford Area Schools (ISD 883), and Wayzata Public Schools (ISD 284). There are no public schools located in Corcoran. One private school, St. John’s Lutheran Church, offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade education. The Rockford school district owns property in the City. However, it appears unlikely the district will utilize the site for a future school. Map 1-6: School District Boundaries (See page 25 for large size map.) demograPhiCs and foreCasts The City’s population was estimated at 5,498 in 2016. Figure 1-1 provides historical population trends, demonstrating a significant period of growth during the 1970s, when many of the City’s “large lot” neighborhoods were developed. City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C oun t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake ISD#279 Osseo ISD#284 Wayzata ISD#877 Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ISD#879 Delano ISD#883 Rockford R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h ForkRushCreek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\School District Boundaries.mxdDate: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:17:52 AM User: shujc0243 Buffalo-Hanover-MontroseDelanoOsseoRockfordWayzataMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-6School District Boundaries Source:School District Boundaries (Minnesota Department of Education) Draft City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl Cou nty R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake Jubert Lake GooseLake CookLake R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Existing Land Use.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:45:38 AM User: shujc0243 Farmstead Single Family Detached Manufactured Housing Park Single Family Attached Retail and Other Commercial Mixed Use Residential Industrial and Utility Institutional Park, Recreational or Preserve Golf Course Major Highway Agricultural Undeveloped WaterMunicipal BoundaryStreams Map 1-3Metropolitan Council Existing Land Use Source:Metropolitan Council Existing Landuse (Metropolitan Council, 2016)Revised National Wetland Inventory (MN DNR, 2009-2014) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 11 The City’s 2016 population is broken down by age and gender in Figure 1-2: Population by Age. According to the American Community Survey, the City’s 2016 median age was 45.4 years, which was higher than the median age of 36.2 years in Hennepin County. Approximately 25 percent of Corcoran’s population was under the age of 18 in 2016, while 10.45 percent (up from 4.5 percent in 2010) of the population was over age 65. Like many cities in the U.S., the City’s median age is expected to increase as the “baby boom” generation enters retirement. Over 52 percent of households are families without children with the average household size of 2.86. See Figure 1- 3: Household Type in Corcoran; Figure 1-4 Average Household Size in Corcoran. natural CharaCteristiCs Corcoran’s abundant, high-quality natural resources and open spaces are the predominant elements of the rural character that define the City. The City’s open spaces consist primarily of farmed areas under active cultivation. Significantly, 47 percent of the City’s land area consists of relatively undisturbed natural resource communities, including upland areas of savanna/pasture, maple/basswood woodlands, and oak forests, as well as wetlands, open water, and streams. Balancing preservation of these features with future growth is a cornerstone of the 2040 Plan. One of the goals of this Plan is to preserve the highest quality natural resources, as identified by the Natural Resource Inventory. The goal places priority on the natural resources patterns in the community in directing future development. The land use plan for the City is shaped by the existing environment. Sensitive natural areas create boundaries for development planning, affect the location of new services, and provide buffers between land uses. Existing natural rEsourcEs The areas of Corcoran that are not farmed or have not been developed for residential, public, or commercial uses can be divided into 2 broad categories –Natural Areas and Semi-Natural Areas. The Natural Areas are defined by the existence of native plant communities and the Semi-Natural Areas are defined by areas where original vegetation has largely been replaced by non- native plant species. natural areas At the time of European settlement, northwestern Hennepin County was comprised primarily of maple-basswood forest and mesic oak forest (referred to as Big Woods), with inclusions of wet prairie, marshes, and lakes. Examples of this historic vegetation remain in locations scattered throughout the City, as identified on Map 1-7: Natural Resource Inventory. Some of the best examples of Big Woods remnants are found along both the north and south Rush Creek corridors. Other fragmented native forest remnants can be found in the west central portion of the City. Map1-7: Natural Resource Inventory Areas (See page 27 for large size map.) Ci t y o f G r e e n f i e l d City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Be c h t o l d R d Pion e e r T r l Trail Haven Rd Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 1 0 Horseshoe Trl Count y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Wi l l o w D r Hunter Rd Co u n t y R o a d 1 9 Homestead Trl Ca i n R d Ro l l i n g H i l l s R d Country Rd Mo h a w k D r Larkin Rd Fo x l i n e D r Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg R d Ka l k R d Meister Rd Ma p l e H i l l R d 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Bl u e B o n n e t D r Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Br o c k t o n L n N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake R u sh C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u th Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Natural Resource Inventory Areas.mxdDate: 2/1/2018Time: 6:18:52 AMUser: shujc0243 ^_Natural Community !(Rare Species OccurenceHigh Quality Natural Community Natural Plant Communities WetlandsWet PrairieEmergentShrubFloodplain ForestOpen WaterFlood Plain (Reed Canary Dominant) UplandsSavanna/PastureMaple/BasswoodOak ForestDisturbed WoodlandOld FieldMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-7Natural Resource Inventory Areas Note: Due to limitations of map scale, distribution and proportion of NaturalCommunity types within each colored area are approximate.Source:Natural Plant Communities, Rare Species Occurence (Natural Resource Inventory andManagement Plan, Nov. 2001, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates) Draft Forecasts As part of the planning process, the City and the Metropolitan Council have agreed on household, population, and employment forecasts for the City. These forecasts underlie substantially all of the 2040 Plan elements. These forecasts are presented in Figure 1-5: Population and Household Forecasts. The City’s future land use and infrastructure plans were developed to accommodate the 2040 forecasts. This ensures the City has guided enough land and has adequate infrastructure in place to accommodate projected growth. natural resourCe areas -- 47 PerCent 19% Wetlands 2% Open Water 26% Upland Areas Savanna/Pasture, Maple/Basswood woodlands, and Oak Forests Draft III -- 3/13/2018 12 High-quality wetland areas occur within and adjacent to the Rush Creek corridors and Jubert Lake. The Minnesota County Biological Survey identifies 2 wetland areas to be of state-wide interest. One is a moderate quality wet meadow community in the southwest part of the City (Sections 34 and 35). While the diversity of the wet meadow has been reduced by ditching, the size of the complex and connections to other large wetlands contribute to its ranking. The second is a moderate quality tamarack swamp in the south- central part of the City (Section 33), that is part of a larger upland-wetland complex and includes Morin Lake. Corcoran is within the southwestern range of the tamarack swamp plant community, making this wetland area rare and unique within the City. semi-natural areas Semi-natural areas are areas of land not subject to active use and that are dominated by vegetation not originally found in those locations. Examples include fallow pasture or crop land that has been retired (old field), degraded wetlands dominated by reed canary grass or other invasive species, and secondary growth or disturbed woodlands, typically dominated by box elder, green ash, and basswood. These areas still offer significant benefits for wildlife and water quality protection. These areas often form important buffers around and connections between higher quality Natural Areas. These Semi- Natural Areas form much of the open space and undeveloped lands within the City. Sites with proximity to high-quality natural resource areas or that tend to assist in the formation of connected natural resource corridors should be considered high priority for restoration. soils The soils of northwestern Hennepin County are predominantly loams, which historically supported mixed hardwood forests, wet prairie, and savanna. These soils are also well-suited for agricultural crops such as corn, soybeans, hays, and pasture lands. Non-draining depressions occur frequently in this portion of northwestern Hennepin County and tend to support hydrophilic vegetation (i.e., wetland plants such as sedges, grasses, rushes, and wetland herbs) and organic soil accumulation. Map 1-8: Hydrologic Soil (See page 29 for large size map.) WatEr rEsourcEs Water resources define and affect every aspect of the community’s use and enjoyment of the Corcoran natural environment. Surface waters, both protected and non-protected, wetlands, and groundwater all dictate how the community lives, works, and plays. Water is a resource of common interest and importance throughout the community. surfaCe Water The City has a number of surface water resources, including the North Fork of Rush Creek in northwestern Corcoran and Rush Creek in the central and eastern portion of the City. There are also numerous tributary watercourses and ditches, wetlands, and several small named lakes. A portion of the surface water resources are defined as “protected waters.” Protected waters include lakes, rivers, wetlands or other bodies of water meeting standards set by State law. These sites provide public value for recreation, water quality, water supply, wildlife habitat, or are publicly owned. The Minnesota DNR has regulatory authority over protected waters, including issuance and enforcement of permits controlling activities that impact these areas. Map 1-9: Water Resource (See page 31 for large size map.) The City also has significant areas of FEMA Floodway and Floodplain. City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl Co un t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h ForkRushCreek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\FEMA Floodplains.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:25:55 AM User: shujc0243 100 Year Floodplain500 Year FloodplainMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-10FEMA Floodplains Source:FEMA Floodplains (FEMA/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) Draft Map 1-10: FEMA Floodplains (See page 33 for large size map.) groundWater Groundwater wells located in portions of northern and southwestern Corcoran collect water from the Prairie du Chien-Jordan Aquifer. The remaining wells in the City draw water from the Franconia-Ironton-Galesville Aquifer. Hennepin County leads efforts to protect this groundwater supply. The County monitors groundwater elevations and maintains an inventory of contamination sites. Wetlands Wetlands are common throughout Corcoran, covering approximately 19 percent of the City’s land area. An even greater percentage of land is unbuildable due to its proximity to these wetlands. Corcoran’s Wetlands provide a number of valuable services to the community, including natural flood control, cleaning flowing water, recharging groundwater, and creating valuable habitat for wildlife. Wetlands are an aesthetic amenity in many developments and can provide visual and spatial buffers between homes. Nearly all of Corcoran’s wetlands are protected by Minnesota’s Wetland Conservation Act and certain waterways are also affected by Federal regulations. Appropriate permits are required prior to any activities that fill, drain, or otherwise impact regulated wetlands. Map 1-11: Wetlands (See page 35 for large size map.) Several resources exist to assist in identifying wetlands. The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) is a national assessment of wetland resources, conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, between 1988 and 1992 within the State of Minnesota. The NWI is useful in giving an estimate of the extent (i.e. approximate geographic location) and type (i.e. system, hydrologic regime and predominant vegetation types) of wetlands within the City. The NWI survey was based strictly on aerial photography reconnaissance and interpretation and may be less accurate than some of the other sources. The City’s Natural Resource Inventory was completed in 2001 with inventories of both upland and wetland communities. Most areas were field- checked and mapped using current aerial photographs. Prior to that, the Hennepin Conservation District (HCD) completed a remote assessment of wetland and potential wetland areas within Hennepin County based on a review of then-current aerial photographs, topography, and hydric soils information. This survey includes potential wetland areas not included in the NWI (altered or restorable) and omits wetlands that have been filled since the completion of the NWI. City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl County R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u thFo r k RushCreek 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Soils and Topography.mxdDate: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:21:22 AM User: shujc0243 A (Soils having a high infiltration rate)B (Moderate infiltration rate)C (Low infiltration rate)D (Very low infiltration rate)A/DB/DC/DIf a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologicgroup (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letteris for drained areas and the second isfor undrained areas.Municipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLANMap 1-8Hydrologic Soil Group Source:SSURGO Soils Database (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Draft City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C oun t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake Unn a m e d S t r e a m U n n a m e d C r e e k Un n a m ed Cree k RushCreek,S o u th Fo r k SarahCre e k RushCreek RushCreek Unnam e dCre e k U n n a me d Creek Unn a m e d Cree k 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Water Resources.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:22:44 AM User: shujc0243 Public Water WatercoursePublic Ditch/Altered Natural WatercoursePublic Waters BasinsNatural Environment DNRShoreland ClassificationMunicipal BoundaryParcel Boundaries Map 1-9Water Resources Source:Public Waters Inventory (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)Revised National Wetland Inventory (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) Draft City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 Schutte Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl County R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake GooseLake CookLake R u s h C re e k RushCreek SouthForkRush C r e e k So u t h ForkRushCreek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Wetland Locations and Classifications.mxdDate: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:27:39 AM User: shujc0243 1 - Seasonally Flooded Basin or Flat2 - Wet Meadow3 - Shallow Marsh4 - Deep Marsh5 - Shallow Open Water6 - Shrub Swamp7 - Wooded Swamp8 - BogsMunicipal BoundaryStreamsParcel BoundariesLake/Open Water Map 1-11Wetland Locations and Classifications Source:Revised National Wetland Inventory (Minnesota Departmentof Natural Resources 2009-2014) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 13 The 2008 Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Mapping and Natural Resource Inventory included a field check and identified both upland and wetland communities of ecological significance. Map 1-12: Ecologically Significant Natural Areas (See page 37 for large size map.) natural rEsourcEs ProtEction A variety of tools and strategies are available to the City to manage and protect its natural resources as identified in Chapters 5 and eleven. Map 1-13: Buffer Protection Areas (See page 39 for large size map.) PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 14 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 15 Afton Andover Anoka Apple Valley Arden Hills Baytown Belle Plaine Benton Bethel Blaine Blakely Bloom ington Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Burnsville Camden Carver Castle RockCedar Lake CentervilleChamplin Chanhassen Chaska Circle Pines Coates Cologne Columbia Heights Columbus Coon Rapids Corcoran Cottage Grove Credit River Crystal Dahlgren Dayton Deephaven Dellwood Den mark Douglas Eagan East Bethel Eden Prairie Edina Elko New Market Empire Eureka Excelsior Falcon Heights Farm ington Forest Lake Fort Snelling Frid ley Gem Lake Golden Valley Grant Greenfield Greenvale Greenwood Grey Cloud Island Ham Lake Hamburg Hampton Hancock Hastings Helena Hilltop Hollywood Hopkins Hugo Independence Inv er Grove Heights Jackson Jordan Lake Elmo Lake Saint Croix Beach Lakeland Shores Laketown Lakeville Landfall Lauderdale Lexington Lilydale Lino Lakes Linwood Little Canada Long Lake Loretto Louisville Mahtomedi Maple Grove Maple Plain Maplewood Marine on Saint Croix Marshan May Mayer Medicine Lake Medina Mendota Mendota Heights Miesville Minneapolis Minnetonka Minn etonka Beach Minnetrista Mound Mounds View New Brighton New Germany New Hope New Market New Prague New Trier Newport Nininger North Oaks North Saint Paul Northfield Norwood Young America Nowthen Oak Grove Oak Park Heights OakdaleOrono Osseo Pine S prings Plym outh Prior Lake Ramsey Randolph Ravenna Richfield Robbinsdale Rog ers Rosemount RosevilleSaint Anthony Saint Bonifacius Sain t F rancis Saint Lawrence Saint Louis Park Saint Paul Saint Paul Park San Francisco Sand Creek Savage Scan dia Sciota Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood South Saint Paul Spring Lake Spring Lake Park Stillwater Sunfish Lake Tonka Bay Vadnais Heights Ve rmillion Victoria Waconia Waterford Watertown Wayzata West Lakeland West Saint Paul White Bear White Bear Lake Willernie Woodbury Young America Anoka County Was hington County Hennepin County Ramsey County Carver County Dakota County Scott County §¨¦394 §¨¦494 §¨¦694 §¨¦94 §¨¦35 §¨¦694 §¨¦35E §¨¦394W §¨¦35W §¨¦35 §¨¦35W §¨¦94 §¨¦694 §¨¦35E Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10 0 105 Miles ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Regional Setting.mxd Date: 1/24/2018 Time: 2:29:30 PM User: shujc0243 Municipal BoundaryCounty BoundariesMinor Civil DivisionsInterstate Map 1-1Regional SettingDraft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 16 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 17 Afton Andover Anoka Apple Valley Arden Hills Baytown Belle Plaine Benton Bethel Blaine Blakely Bloom ington Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Burnsville Camden Carver Castle RockCedar Lake CentervilleChamplin Chanhassen Chaska Circle Pines Coates Cologne Columbia Heights Columbus Coon Rapids Corcoran Cottage Grove Credit River Crystal Dahlgren Dayton Deephaven Dellwood Den mark Douglas Eagan East Bethel Eden Prairie Edina Elko New Market Empire Eureka Excelsior Falcon Heights Farm ington Forest Lake Fort Snelling Frid ley Gem Lake Golden Valley Grant Greenfield Greenvale Greenwood Grey Cloud Island Ham Lake Hamburg Hampton Hancock Hastings Helena Hilltop Hollywood Hopkins Hugo Independence Inv er Grove Heights Jackson Jordan Lake Elmo Lake Saint Croix Beach Lakeland Shores Laketown Lakeville Landfall Lauderdale Lexington Lilydale Lino Lakes Linwood Little Canada Long Lake Loretto Louisville Mahtomedi Maple Grove Maple Plain Maplewood Marine on Saint Croix Marshan May Mayer Medicine Lake Medina Mendota Mendota Heights Miesville Minneapolis Minnetonka Minn etonka Beach Minnetrista Mound Mounds View New Brighton New Germany New Hope New Market New Prague New Trier Newport Nininger North Oaks North Saint Paul Northfield Norwood Young America Nowthen Oak Grove Oak Park Heights OakdaleOrono Osseo Pine S prings Plym outh Prior Lake Ramsey Randolph Ravenna Richfield Robbinsdale Rog ers Rosemount RosevilleSaint Anthony Saint Bonifacius Sain t F rancis Saint Lawrence Saint Louis Park Saint Paul Saint Paul Park San Francisco Sand Creek Savage Scan dia Sciota Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood South Saint Paul Spring Lake Spring Lake Park Stillwater Sunfish Lake Tonka Bay Vadnais Heights Ve rmillion Victoria Waconia Waterford Watertown Wayzata West Lakeland West Saint Paul White Bear White Bear Lake Willernie Woodbury Young America Anoka County Washington County Hennepin County Ramsey County Carver County Dakota County Scott County 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10 0 105 Miles ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Community Designations.mxd Date: 1/24/2018 Time: 2:30:17 PM User: shujc0243 AgriculturalRural ResidentialDiversified RuralRural CenterEmerging Suburban EdgeSuburban EdgeSuburbanUrbanUrban CenterMunicipal BoundaryCounty BoundariesMinor C ivil Divisions Map 1-2Community Designations Source:Thrive MSP 2040 Community Designation (Metropolitan Council) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 18 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 19 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h ut t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Se ttlers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRu s h C r e e k S o u t h Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Existing Land Use.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:45:38 AM User: shujc0243 Farmstead Single Family Detached Manufactured Housing Park Single Family Attached Retail and Other Commercial Mixed Use Residential Industrial and Utility Institutional Park, Recrea tional or Preserve Golf Course Major Highway Agricultural Undeveloped WaterMunicipal BoundaryStreams Map 1-3Metropolitan Council Existing Land Use Source:Metropolitan Council Existing Landuse (Metropolitan Council, 2016)Revised National Wetland Inventory (MN DNR, 2009-2014) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 20 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 21 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old S ettle rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake î î î s s [j [j ñ ñ ï ï î î s ñ ï å R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRu s h C r e e k So u t h ForkRush Creek RushCreek City Hall Old Public Works Public Works Burschville School House 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,0 00 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Public Facilities Map.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:15:07 AM User: shujc0243 ñ Government Building [j Public Park s Golf Course î Church ï Cemetery å School HousePublic/Semi-PublicParks/Open Space/Golf CourseTrailheadMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreams Lake/Open W ater Map 1-4Public/Semi Public Facilities MapDraft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 22 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 23 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h ut t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old S ettl e rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRus h C r e e k S o u t h Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,0 00 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Street Surface Type.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:16:44 AM User: shujc0243 MNDOT Paved (0.2 mi.)County Paved (37.5 mi.)Local Street Paved (36.0 mi)Local Street Gravel (33.9 mi.)Municipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-5Street Surface TypeDraft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 24 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 25 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h ut t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old S ettl e rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake ISD#279 Osseo ISD#284 Wayzata ISD#877 Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ISD#879 Delano ISD#883 Rockford R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRus h C r e e k So u t h ForkRush Creek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,0 00 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\School District Boundaries.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:17:52 AM User: shujc0243 Buffalo-Hanover-MontroseDelanoOsseoRockfordWayzataMunicipal BoundaryParcel B oundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-6School District Boundaries Source:School District Boundaries (Minnesota Department of Education) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 26 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 27 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h ut t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Se ttle rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRu s h C r e e k S o u t h Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Natural Resource Inventory Areas.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:18:52 AM User: shujc0243 ^_Natural Community !(Rare Species OccurenceHigh Quality Natural Community Natural Plant Communities WetlandsWet PrairieEmergentShrubFloodplain ForestOpen WaterFlood Plain (Reed Canary Dominant) UplandsSavanna/PastureMaple/BasswoodOak ForestDisturbed WoodlandOld FieldMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-7Natural Resource Inventory Areas Note: Due to limitations of map scale, distribution and proportion of NaturalCommunity types within each colored area are approximate.Source:Natural Plant Communities, Rare Species Occurence (Natural Resource Inventory andManagement Plan, Nov. 2001, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 28 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 29 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settl ers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRu s h C r e e k S o u t h Fo r k RushCreek 3,0 00 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Soils and Topography.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:21:22 AM User: shujc0243 A (Soils having a high infiltration rate)B (Moderate infiltration rate)C (Low infiltration rate)D (Very low infiltration rate)A/DB/DC/DIf a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologicgroup (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letteris for drained areas and the second isfor undrained areas.Municipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLANMap 1-8Hydrologic Soil Group Source:SSURGO Soils Database (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 30 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 31 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Se ttle rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake U n n a m e d S t r e a m U n n a m e d C r e e k U n n a m e d C re e k R ushCreek,S o u th F o r k SarahCr e e k RushCreek RushCreek Unna m e dCre e k U n n a m e d Creek Un n a m e d C re e k 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,5 00 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Water Resources.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:22:44 AM User: shujc0243 Public Water WatercoursePublic Ditch/Altered Natural WatercoursePublic Waters BasinsNatural Environment DNRShoreland ClassificationMunicipal BoundaryParcel Boundaries Map 1-9Water Resources Source:Public Waters Inventory (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)Revised National Wetland Inventory (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 32 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 33 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h ut t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old S ettl e rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRus h C r e e k So u t h ForkRush Creek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,0 00 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\FEMA Floodplains.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:25:55 AM User: shujc0243 100 Year Floodplain500 Year FloodplainMunicipal BoundaryParcel B oundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-10FEMA Floodplains Source:FEMA Floodplains (FEMA/Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 34 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 35 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Set tle rs R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRus h C r e e k So u t h ForkRush Creek RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Wetland Locations and Classifications.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:27:39 AM User: shujc0243 1 - S easonally Flooded Basin or Flat2 - Wet Meadow3 - S hallow Marsh4 - Deep Marsh5 - S hallow Open Water6 - S hrub Swamp7 - Wooded Swamp8 - BogsMunicipal BoundaryStreamsParcel BoundariesLake/Open Water Map 1-11Wetland Locations and Classifications Source:Revised National Wetland Inventory (Minnesota Departmentof Natural Resources 2009-2014) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 36 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 37 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e R d Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Set tler s R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake R u s h C r e e k RushCreek SouthForkRus h C r e e k S o u t h Fo r k RushCreek 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompP lan\Ecologically Significant Natural Areas.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 7:23:02 AM User: shujc0243 Aspen ForestCattail MarshLowland hardwood forestMaple-basswood forestMesic PrairieMixed emergenct marshMixed hardwood swampOak ForestOak woodland-brushlandTamarack swampWet meadowWillow SwampMunicipal BoundaryParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open Water Map 1-12Ecologically Signficant Natural Areas Source:Ecologically Significant Natural Areas (MN DNR MLCCS-2015, Natural Resource Inventoryand Management Plan, Nov. 2001, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 38 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 39 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers Bechtold Rd Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 116 County Road 30 S c h u t t e Rd Oakdale Dr County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter Rd County Road 19 Homestead Trl Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Dassel Ln Old Settl ers R d Stieg Rd Kalk Rd Meister Rd Maple Hill Rd 93rd Ave N Tessmer Rd Blue Bonnet Dr Jubert Ln 456710 456750 456719 456730 4567116 4567101 4567117 Brockton Ln N 109th Ave N 4567101 ")55 Hackamore Rd Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Goose Lake Cook Lake Rush Creek HENN_28679 HENN_12792 Rush Creek, South Fork HENN_28672 HENN_26 HENN_11 HENN_12794 HENN_12 HENN_16 HENN_14 HENN_18 HENN_13 HENN_17 HENN_29 HENN_28 Rush Creek HENN_9224 Unnamed Creek HENN_9250 HENN_9 Rush Creek, South Fork HENN_9249 HENN_24 HENN_8 HENN_25 Rush Creek HENN_9225 HENN_27 Unnamed Creek HENN_9251 Rush Creek, South Fork HENN_9249 Unnamed Creek HENN_9228 Rush Creek HENN_9225 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompP lan\Buffer Protection Map.mxd Date: 2/1/2018 Time: 6:29:46 AM User: shujc0243 50-ft Buffer Required16.5-ft Buffer RequiredLakes, Reservoirs, and WetlandsShoreland Overlay DistrictMunicipal BoundaryParcel Boundaries 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLANMap 1-13Buffer Protected Waters Source:Buffer Protected Waters (MN DNR) Draft Draft III -- 3/13/2018 40 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 69 CHAPTER 5: PARKS AND TRAILS aPPliCaTion 71 goals anD PoliCies 71 areas ouTsiDe The 2040 MeTroPoliTan urBan serviCe area (Musa) BounDary 72 Park ClassifiCaTions 72 neighBorhooD Park 73 CoMMuniTy Park 73 loCal linear Parks, Trails, CorriDors anD Parkways 73 exisTing CiTy Parks 73 PrivaTe Park 74 Parks anD Trails loCaTions 74 fuTure Paks 74 DeMograPhiCs/CoMMuniTy growTh 74 loCal TrenDs 74 fuTure ProJeCTions By TyPe 75 fuTure Trails 77 figures 5-1 2040 Musa insiDe BounDaries 71 5-2 2040 Musa ouTsiDe BounDaries 72 5-3 CorCoran CoMMuniTy Park 73 5-4 CorCoran CiTy hall anD MeMorial Park 73 5-5 ravinia Park 74 5-6 BallPark fielDs (naMe TBD) 74 5-7 CorCoran lion’s Park 74 5-8 Thru 5-11 Park Trail exaMPles 75 5-12 regional BiCyCle TransPorTaTion neTwork 76 5-13 CounTy Bikeway sysTeM 76 5-14 ConCePTual regional Trail sysTeM 76 TaBles 5-1 ProJeCTeD aCres of Park lanD 75 5-2 CiTy anD CounTy Trail sysTeM 75 MaPs 5-1 Parks anD Trails Plan 79 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 70 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 71 Corcoran’s parks, trails and open space system will be an integral part of the community’s life. The system will provide recreational opportunities for park system patrons, while preserving existing natural and historic resources. The parks and trails system should be authentic to the identity of the City and unify neighborhoods to reinforce a sense of community pride. This plan to develop, maintain and grow the park and trail system provides a benchmark from which to make decisions as investment opportunities arise. Goals provide decision-making guidance to the City. Policies provide actionable steps the Parks and Trails Commission and policymakers can take to ensure stewardship of financial, natural, and recreational resources and create a parks and trail system that is representative of the community’s values. Diligent planning will result in: •A system where making healthy lifestyle choices is integral to daily life. •A system with quality resources and facilities that attract new development, businesses, and visitors. •A venue for strengthening community engagement by giving visitors places to gather and interact. •A community where key natural resources are protected before development occurs. •A City that is known for promoting a high quality of life. aPPliCation This Plan places emphasis on park and trail development within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) as new development occurs. While park and trail locations are also identified in areas outside the MUSA, plans and proposed corridors are for guidance purposes and will be implemented over the long term as development occurs and opportunities to work with landowners arise. The Parks and Trails Plan uses the City’s 2003 Natural Resource Inventory as a foundation for the park and trail system to be developed in Corcoran over the next 20 years. The plan incorporates national trends and standards as available from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). NRPA publishes standards to help communities in planning, acquisition and development of park and open space. In more recent years, the NRPA is encouraging communities to benchmark their metrics and enter the data into their national database. Due to the limited number of communities participating in their benchmarking program at the time of this report, it is unclear how Corcoran’s parks services compare to other communities of comparable size in Minnesota. The standards that the NRPA has used in the past provides guidance for how to place parks by park type and the general facilities you might see in each park. Figure 5-1: 2040 MUSA Inside Boundaries The area within the 2040 MUSA is the emphasis for new park and trail development. goals and PoliCies Goal 1: To implement this Parks and Trails Plan based on the needs of Corcoran residents and park system patrons. Policy 1: Apply this plan when making recommendations to City Council. Policy 2: Inform and seek input from other City advisory commissions on any issues or improvements that may be applicable to that commission. Policy 3: Respond to the increasing maintenance, planning, and recreational demands made by the City and its park system patrons. Policy 4: Track changes to the park and trail system to ensure a well- considered network. Goal 2: To work cooperatively with neighboring communities, Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota and others in planning, developing, and financing the local park system. Policy 1:Seek compatibility with adjacent local community plans and metropolitan, State and Federal plans and programs. Policy 2: Seek cooperation, coordination and participation with local school districts in planning the joint use, development, and operation of the park and trail system. Policy 3: Encourage community volunteer organizations to participate in park and trail development. Policy 4: Require park dedication from all developers (commercial, industrial and residential) in the form of cash or land, according to the Park Dedication Ordinance and the fee schedule set by the City Council. All cash will be directed to the Park Fund and will be used for park land acquisition and development projects. Policy 5: Review the park dedication formula on an annual basis to ensure it supports the needs of the park system and is comparable with area metropolitan communities. Policy 6: Acquire park land when possible, in accordance with the City’s Parks and Trails Plan to minimize costs and potential conflicts. Goal 3: To develop a park system the public values and visits. Policy 1: Design and build parks and trails early in the development process, so that they are available to new park system patrons. Policy 2: Include private parks, when planned and funded by developers, as a neighborhood feature based on the provisions of the City’s Park Dedication Ordinance. Policy 3: Maintain an equitable distribution of parks throughout the community. Policy 4: Develop a parks and trails system that is safe, enjoyable, and accessible. Policy 5: Provide multi-use and multi-seasonal programs and activities. Policy 6: Provide park system patrons with timely information regarding park and trail facilities and programs. Policy 7: Establish design standards that create unity within the park and trail system and that emphasize the character of the City, its history, and landscape. Policy 8: Park design should incorporate a general theme, but also allow diversity among parks to adapt to natural features, local history, or neighborhood character and needs. PARKS AND TRAILS PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 72 Goal 4: To develop a system of parks and trails, with a variety of active and passive uses, that reflect the special character of the City, its history, and natural resources. Policy 1: Select land for parks, trails or open space based on: a.Its designation as a park or trail search area in the Parks and Trails Plan; b.Its scenic or unique natural features; c.Its ability to support desirable wildlife populations; d.Its performance of important environmental functions; e.Its proximity to the Natural Resource Corridors identified in the Natural Resource Inventory; f.Its qualities conducive to recreational development; g.A demonstrated need for additional parkland exists in an area. Policy 2: Ensure park names reflect location by incorporating local historical names or features, a local access road, neighborhood name, benefactors, or prominent natural features of the area. Policy 3: Develop a consistent signage policy for parks system, including directional and informational signs. Policy 4: Preserve outstanding natural areas by discouraging development of prominent or highest quality landscape features and conserving natural resource areas. Protect wetlands and woodlands from undesirable impacts and fragmentation. Restore them to a high-quality condition when possible. Goal 5: To provide a safe, equitable, and convenient trail network. Policy 1: Apply this plan to coordinate development of the trail system. Policy 2: Connect future trails to existing and adjacent community trails. Policy 3: Encourage the use of utility easements and transportation rights- of-way for on-road route development. Policy 4: Respect individual property rights. Trail development and routing should be a cooperative effort between the City and the landowners along the proposed route. Existing neighborhoods are encouraged to request trails and work with the City to identify their routes. Policy 5: Require a 20-foot minimum trail easement to provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian circulation or access to schools, parks, downtown, churches, or other facilities. Policy 6: Implement safe pedestrian crossing facilities on main roadways. Policy 7: Maximize user safety by thoroughly considering conflicts between trail user groups, for example snowmobiles and equestrians. Policy 8: Continue to show snowmobile trails on the City Parks and Trails Plan. Snowmobiles are an important recreational activity for many residents. A private organization maintains the current trail system. While the City does not own or maintain these trails, the City will make applicants aware of the desire to maintain routes through the City as development occurs. areas outside the 2040 metroPolitan urBan serviCe area (musa) Boundaries guidElinEs The following guidelines will be applied to development proposals outside the 2040 MUSA boundary: •Park and trail policies in areas outside the 2040 MUSA boundary will be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Ordinances. •Relevant development proposals will be presented to the Parks and Trails Commission before City Council approval, thereby allowing for review and recommendations regarding incorporation of trail easements, open space acquisition or park facilities. •Park facilities generally should not be planned outside the 2040 MUSA, except for: •Trails that have been identified on the Natural Resource Inventory or the Parks and Trails Plan maps. •Parks that have been identified on the Parks and Trail System map. •Protection of significant natural areas that have been identified on the Natural Resource Inventory. •Athletic facilities may be considered, but are preferred in areas closest to the 2040 MUSA. •Proposed parks and trails shown on the Parks and Trails System Map outside the 2040 MUSA areas are for guidance purposes and will be implemented over the long term as a part of new development through development dedication or cooperative purchase. Figure 5-2: 2040 MUSA Outside Boundaries The guidelines above apply to the area outside the 2040 MUSA. Park ClassifiCation Parks are divided into 1 of 3 categories: Neighborhood Park, Community Park and Linear Park. Parks may serve more than 1 purpose, for example a community park may also serve the immediate neighborhood park needs in addition to a more regional community park demand. The following park types and standards will be developed in Corcoran. nEighBorhood Park Neighborhood Parks are the most local unit of the park system, providing area for recreational activities such as field games, court games, playground, skating, and neighborhood centers. These parks prioritize user groups living in the neighborhood. They are identified as NP – Neighborhood Park on the system map. Neighborhood park sites should be in proximity to residential neighborhoods. Their design may be as simple as a playground or as intense as a public square. Siting neighborhood parks adjacent to community parks and local linear parks, corridors and parkways will expand the function of all types of open space. It will also entice residents from throughout the community to visit the park ensuring new parks do not function as private facilities for new developments. Neighborhood park development criteria generally includes: •An overall size of 5-20 acres. •A service area of 1/4 to 1/2 mile. •A physical geography suited for intense development. •A frequency of 1 neighborhood park per 5,000 residents. Draft III -- 3/13/2018 73 coMMunity Park Community parks serve a wider user group than neighborhood parks, and are often in proximity to secondary schools and other public facilities. These parks seek to preserve unique landscapes and natural areas, and as they have a larger overall size, the programming of passive and active recreation may occur within the same park without conflict. Community park development criteria generally includes: •An overall size of 20-100 acres. •A service area of up to a 2-mile radius. •A frequency of 1 community park per 15,000 residents. In addition to the existing Corcoran Community Park at County Road 10 and 50, there are 2 other types of planned parks that will serve the wider community and fall into this category: Community Playfields and Open Space/Natural Parks. Community Playfield Community playfields, identified as ASA-Athletic Search Area on the system map, are areas for intense recreational facilities such as athletic fields and swimming pools. Playfields should be integrated into community parks or may be co-located with school athletic facilities. They may also include a neighborhood park use. oPen sPaCe/natural Parks These parks are characterized by high-quality natural resources that merit preservation and which would be negatively affected by development. They are identified as Open Space and Preservation/Nature Park on the system map. Recreational uses are secondary to the preservation of natural open space and the conservation functions of these areas. Compatible recreational uses include hiking, picnicking and nature study. Open space or natural park sites are typically within the high-quality natural community areas identified in the City’s Natural Resource Inventory. They should be connected by trails to the City’s Natural Resource Corridors and to other parks and will be left in a natural or semi-natural state, with minimal development. local linEar Parks, trails, corridors and ParkWays These areas are developed for 1 or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These features may traverse 1 or more municipality with width and length minimums varying by feature type – depending on their location within or outside right- of-way. Linear parks and trail corridors are often found adjacent to major roadways within the County or other locations where needed to link cities to components of the local or regional recreation system or community facilities such as schools, libraries, or commercial destinations. These parks may also be located in planned greenway corridors or adjacent to creeks and stream corridors to provide public access to natural features, however such development should consider site and habitat impacts. Existing city Parks The City of Corcoran owns 3 parks: The Corcoran Community Park is located at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 50. The park is approximately 16 acres. Park facilities include a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, softball fields, ice rinks, parking and a picnic shelter. Figure 5-3: Corcoran Community Park The City has also begun developing park land on City Hall property. The site, including the Memorial Garden, is an estimated 8 acres. Once fully developed, this park will consist of picnic facilities and trails. The site may be used in conjunction with the adjacent community center. Figure 5-4: Corcoran City Hall and Memorial Park Draft III -- 3/13/2018 74 A new park has been dedicated as part of the Ravinia development and is owned by the City. A plan for development was approved but not yet built at the time of this Comprehensive Plan. The park name will be determined as part of the park development efforts. See concept below. Figure 5-5: Ravinia Park local arEa school BallPark FiElds Figure 5-6: Ballpark Fields (TBD) The Rockford School District owns approximately 60 acres abutting the west side of Corcoran Community Park. The site is developed with athletic fields and is open for use by park system patrons. The City maintains and manages the site under an agreement with the School District. Although the site was originally purchased for development of an elementary school, its future use is somewhat uncertain. Should the land become available the City would consider acquisition for expansion of the community park to the east. PrivatE Park Figure 5-7: Corcoran Lions Park The Corcoran Lions Club owns a multi-use facility at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 101. This the site of the Hennepin County Fair, the Hamel Rodeo and a variety of other public entertainment events. While it is a privately owned and operated open space, the City’s Goals and Policies (see Goal 2) prioritize keeping open communication with such entities to ensure cooperation and thoughtful planning of the City’s parks and trails. Parks and trails loCations Proposed parks are identified on the 2040 Parks and Trails System Map, Map 5-1. Athletic complex and open space search areas are shown on this plan to indicate potential site areas, not exact property locations. These search areas are distributed throughout the community to aid further investigate for costs, ease of obtaining land, access and proximity to future growth and development. Many of these parks will be developed as new residential neighborhoods are constructed, increasing the need for parks. The City will work with developers and other landowners to identify the exact location and size of parks and trail alignments as development or park acquisition is proposed. The City will seek to co-locate trails with other infrastructure easements where feasible. Map 5-1: Parks and Trails Plan (See page 79 for large size map.) future Parks dEMograPhics/coMMunity groWth The 2040 Comprehensive Plan uses the population forecasts and the context presented to recommend the number and distribution of park and trail facilities in the community. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has provided standards in the past for how to place parks by park type, and the general facilities you might see in each park. The NRPA is moving away from the minimum standards of service, as findings indicate that each City has unique needs, and is encouraging communities to benchmark their metrics and enter their data into the national database. Therefore, if more parkland than the minimum standards is required to serve the population in each neighborhood, the City may acquire land to meet this need. local trEnds In April 2017 the City surveyed residents regarding, “What amenities are important to you as a resident?” Key findings from 115 responses were used to guide the 2040 Parks and Trails plan, including the following: •Parks and trails within a mile of each Corcoran neighborhood was valued by 51 percent. •Green spaces (i.e. open space parks) were valued by 61 percent of respondents. The 2017 survey supports a trend in past community surveys (in 2008 and 2004) also indicating that the City should develop trails, parks, and green spaces for park system patrons. FuturE ProjEctions By tyPE According to NRPA standards, there should be 1 neighborhood park per 5,000 people within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of their home and 1 community park per 15,000 people within 2 miles of the residents. As Corcoran is still developing, it is important to consider the proximity of new parks to new residential developments, and how the density of the development effects the size and quantity of park types. Applying only 1 standard of park need, for example overall population, would suggest the park needs just 1 community park. However, considering just the land area of Corcoran within the 2040 MUSA line suggests the community will need nearly 10 community parks. While the overall acreage of parkland planned for Corcoran exceeds the standards set by the NRPA, not all neighborhoods have neighborhood or community parks within the recommended service areas. As population increases in each neighborhood, the City should acquire parkland in those neighborhoods to serve populations within each neighborhood. Based on review of park development trends as indicated by NRPA, the City will have a projected need of 14 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. With this standard in mind, and considering the character and existing ecological assets within Corcoran, the following is the planned system to serve approximately 11,300 people in 2040: •Neighborhood Parks: As the City has 1 neighborhood park approved for development in Ravinia, the City will need approximately 2-3 additional neighborhood parks, totaling approximately 10-60 acres, by 2040. These parks should be located within ½ mile walking distance of significant neighborhood developments. •A new Town Square is planned in the downtown core, as part of the Corcoran Southeast District and Downtown Guidelines. The Town Square is categorized as a Neighborhood Park due to its scale and value to future downtown residents via programming. The Town Square is planned as a social center for the community, suitable for concerts and celebrations. It will be a public space to support the bustle of downtown. •Community Parks: In addition to the 2 existing community parks, the City will need 1 to 2 new community parks by 2040. These additional community parks would require approximately 20-200 new acres. •Community Playfields: The City’s playfield requirements will be affected in large part by the long-term disposition of the Rockford School District property. If the Rockford property remains available to the City, then the City would not need additional playfields by 2040. If the Rockford property is not available, the City would need to obtain approximately 20-100 acres for 1 community playfield by 2040. A 2006 TKDA Needs Analysis and Recommendations offers metro-area guidelines for population- driven facility types and this study will serve as a continuing resource in the search for and design of both an athletic complex and the other identified parks. •Open Space Parks: The City will consider adding approximately 60 acres of public open space. The space may be divided among 3 sites. •Local Linear Parks, Trails, Corridors and Parkways: See recommendations in Future Trails section that follows. Ci t y o f G r e e n f i e l d City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers % Trailhead MorinLake ScottLake JubertLake CookLake 456710 456750 456719 456730 Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 D St Oakdale Dr J ef fre y L n Abilene L n Tr a i l L n HuntersRdg County Road 30 Heather Ln Pio n e e r T r l Trail Haven Rd County Road 1 0 Horseshoe Trl Ro b e r t L n County R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Wi l l o w D r Hunter Rd Co u n t y R o a d 1 9 Homestead Trl Ma p l e H i l l R d Ca i n R d Ro l l i n g H i l l s R d CountryRd Mo h a w k D r El mSt Larkin Rd Fo x l i n e D r Strehler Rd Cain Pl 6 5 t h Pl N Dassel Ln Old Settlers R d Stieg R d Be c h t o l d R d Ka l k R d Schutte Rd Meister Rd M y s ti q u e Dr Hage Dr 93rd Ave N Schutte P l Sunny H illLn B r andywin e Rd Chisholm T r l Tessmer Rd HighBluffLn Wi n c h e s t e r T r l JubertLn R u s h C reek RushCreek Coun ty D i t c h N u m b e r Sixteen Cou n t y Ditch N u mberThree SouthFork Rus h C r e e k T NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP ASA ASA ASA ASA ASA OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Parks and Trails Map.mxd Date: 3/5/2018Time: 10:20:54 AMUser: shujc0243 Map 5-1Parks and Trails Plan Existing Parks and TrailsRegional TrailExisting On Road TrailCommunity ParkTrailheadPrivate Park/Open Space Proposed Parks and TrailsProposed On Road TrailProposed Off Road TrailProposed Off Road Trail outside 2040 Development AreaProposed Horseback TrailTrail Search AreaNeighborhood ParkCommunity ParkGreenway CorridorMunicipal Boundaries2040 MUSAParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open WaterWetlands T NP Draft III -- 3/13/2018 75 One can see the difference between the projected need based on population (158 acres) and the total planned system is 119-249 acres. The low number in the range is the Corcoran’s 2040 parkland need with minimum areas of recommended development. Existing parks in Corcoran fall in the small side of the neighborhood and community park scale. The high end of the range is because Corcoran has an abundance of naturally occurring ecological assets. These assets are in most cases prohibited from development by environmental protection regulations. These ecological assets also support the unique character of Corcoran, a priority the community has identified as important to preserve (Policy 4, Goal 1). The community has also consistently conveyed the importance of maintaining the community’s rural character. Open space is a key feature in rural character. Recreation trends and community preferences will ultimately affect the number, size, and location of specific parks and facilities. The system master plan shows a concentration of new neighborhood parks within future neighborhoods where a density of new housing will support the need and use of those parks. The City will continue to work closely with the local school districts in future planning of play fields, athletic complexes, and additional park facilities. future trails Corcoran residents have expressed a strong interest in trails, particularly for walking and biking. The community also has a high level of interest in snowmobile and horseback trails. The community’s value of trails has been implemented into this plan. New to the 2040 Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan, a Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) has been established. The RBTN seeks to integrate a seamless network of on road bikeways and off road trails to improve conditions for bicycle transportation at the regional level. Corcoran’s Trail System plan will consider connections to surrounding communities when planning on road bikeways and off road trails to support park system patrons interest in trails and the regional bicycle transportation network. There are several categories of trails identified on the 2040 Parks and Trails Plan. The City of Corcoran is continuing to plan for a fully developed system ultimately offering up to 122 miles of trails. Trail categories and potential developments are described in Figures 5-3 through 5-6: taBle 5-2: City and County trail system Within CorCoran Total Trail Miles in 2040 MUSA 60 All TypesTotal Trail Miles Outside 2040 MUSA 62 Total Off Road Miles 50 Inside & Outside MUSA Total On Road Miles 64 Total Horseback Trails 8 Total Trail System Miles 122 regional linking trail Regional linking trails are located to serve as linkages between components of the regional parks system. When feasible, linking trails should attempt to connect the population, economic, and social centers along its route. taBle 5-1: ProjeCted aCres of Park land Park Name / Type Existing Area (acres) New Proposed Area (acres) Neighborhood Parks 5.13 10-60 Ravinia Park (planned)5.13 0 Town Center 0 4-5 Community Parks 24 80-160 City Hall Park/Memorial Garden 8 0 Community Playfields 16 20-100 Open Space Parks 0 60 Subtotal 29.13 90-220 Total Planned System 119-249 Total Projected Need by 2040 158 acres Figure 5-10: Sidwalk with Boulevard off Roadway Figure 5-11: On Road Trail on Roadway with Boulevard Figure 5-8: Off-Road Trail with 20’ Easement PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Figure 5-9: Off-Road Trail with Boulevard off Roadway Figures 5-8 through 5-11 are examples of various future trail options. Draft III -- 3/13/2018 76 Corcoran has 1 existing regional linking trail along County Road 19 that stretches from Baker Regional Park Reserve to Crow-Hassan Regional Park Reserve. The general alignment is shown on the map along County Road 19. The length of this trail through Corcoran is approximately 6 miles. This trail is considered a Tier 2 alignment in the RBTN network. A proposed regional trail (Rush Creek Regional Trail) is also planned just outside the northern edge of Corcoran providing a connection point from County Road 101 near 117 to Crow-Hassan Park Reserve. A second RBTN, Tier 2 trail is proposed for County Road 101 between Corcoran and Maple Grove. No other RBTN network connections are proposed in the Metropolitan Council’s 2040 TPP. County trail County trails, in this case proposed and managed by either Hennepin County as part of their regional bikeway system or Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) as part of their regional trail system, are often found adjacent to major roadways and locations needed to link cities and components of the local or regional recreation system and/or community facilities such as schools, libraries or commercial destinations. Three Rivers Park System has proposed a network of nearly 49 miles off road trails for Corcoran, generally aligning with Greenway Corridors. It should be noted that trail terminology varies from County to City. In this plan and in the City of Corcoran generally, terms of on road and off road trails are preferred. Hennepin County uses on street and off street terminology though they are functionally the same. on road trail This trail type is a striped or signed bikeway on an existing road right- of-way or designated lane. The City has 1 4.5-mile on road trail along County Road 30 and 1 6-mile trail along County Road 116. By 2040, the City on road trail system is planned to include 31 miles; another 33 miles of on road trails are planned outside the MUSA. off road trail An off road-trail is a multi-use trail, paved or gravel that is at least 8 feet wide. These trails are designed for bicycle, pedestrian, and other non- motorized uses. The City and County agencies combined are planning for approximately 49 miles of off road trails, 26 miles inside the 2040 MUSA and 23 miles outside that area. The City is investigating the possibility of co-locating an off-road trail over the natural gas pipeline easement in the southern half of the City. Figure 5-12: Regional Bicycle Transportation Network PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Figure 5-14: Conceptual Regional Trail System Figure 5-13: Conceptual Regional Trail System Draft III -- 3/13/2018 77 horseBaCk trail A horseback trail is a natural surface used specifically for riding. A proposed 8-mile horseback trail loop around Jubert Lake is identified on the 2040 Parks and Trails System Map. A trail head location for horse trailer parking could be located along County Road 19, south of Larkin Road. The City has 2 miles of Horseback Trail planned within the MUSA and nearly 6 miles planned outside the MUSA. PICTURE PLACEHOLDER PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 78 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 79 City of Greenfield City of Maple Grove City of Medina City of Rogers % Trailhead Morin Lake Scott Lake Jubert Lake Cook Lake 456710 456750 456719 456730 County Road 116 D S t Oakdale Dr J e f f r e y L n Abilene L n Trail Ln HuntersRdg County Road 30 Heather Ln Pioneer Trl Trail Haven Rd County Road 10 Horseshoe Trl Robert Ln C o u n t y R o a d 5 0 Larsen Rd Willow Dr Hunter R d County Road 19 Homestead Trl Maple Hill Rd Cain Rd Rolling Hills Rd Country Rd Mohawk Dr El mSt Larkin Rd Foxline Dr Strehler Rd Ca i n Pl 6 5 t h Pl N Dassel Ln Old Sett l er s R d Stieg Rd Bechtold Rd Kalk Rd S c h u t t e R d Meister Rd M y s t i q u e Dr H a g e Dr 93rd Ave N Schutte P l S u n n y H illL n B r a n d y w i n e Rd Chisholm T r l Tessmer Rd HighBluffLn Winchester Trl JubertLn R u s h C re e k RushCreek Coun t y D i t c h N u m b e r Sixteen Co u n t y Ditch N u mber Three SouthFor k R u s h C r e e k T NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP ASA ASA ASA ASA ASA OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP OSP 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet ± Path: L:\2294\100\2040CompPlan\Parks and Trails Map.mxd Date: 3/5/2018 Time: 10:20:54 AM User: shujc0243 Map 5-1Parks and Trails Plan Existing Parks and TrailsRegional TrailExisting O n Road TrailCommunity ParkTrailheadPrivate Park/Open Space Proposed Parks and TrailsProposed On Road TrailProposed Off Road TrailProposed Off Road Trail outside 2040 Development AreaProposed Horseback TrailTrail Search AreaNeighborhood ParkCommunity ParkGreenway CorridorMunicipal Boundaries2040 MUSAParcel BoundariesStreamsLake/Open WaterWetlands T NP Draft III -- 3/13/2018 80 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 147 CHAPTER 11: IMPLEMENTATION ChaPTer 11: iMPleMenTaTion 149 lanD use 149 housing 149 eConoMiC CoMPeTiTiveness 149 Parks anD Trails 149 naTural resourCe ProTeCTion 149 TransPorTaTion 149 wasTewaTer 149 surfaCe waTer 150 waTer suPPly 150 resilienCe 150 Draft III -- 3/13/2018 148 PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 149 The Comprehensive Plan is a valuable tool to guide the development of land in the City as long as the visions, goals and policies called out in the Plan are implemented. The purpose of this Implementation chapter is to identify the specific strategies and action items that the City will undertake, over the course of several years, to ensure that the programs and policies established in the Plan are reflected in the decisions of the City. Most chapters of the Comprehensive Plan identify implementation items. Those chapter-specific items are the detailed policies and programs that are proposed to carry out the goals and objectives of the individual chapters. The purpose of this Implementation chapter is to consolidate, in a single chapter, the collected implementation statements identified throughout the Plan for ease of future reference. land use Official controls, such as land use and zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, and the zoning map, are required by State law to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. These controls represent the rules and regulations that govern City decisions related to growth and development. Updates to the official controls will include the following items: •Amend the official zoning map to be consistent with the land use designations of the 2040 Land Use Map. •Prepare a Growth Management Policy. •Review and update residential zoning districts and requirements and subdivision regulations as needed to ensure that the densities envisioned in the Plan can be achieved. •Continue to review and update site and building design standards as needed to ensure high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial development in the community. •Update Open Space and Preservation Plat Ordinance to support clustering, future connection to sewer, and increased level of natural resource protection with incentives consistent with the flexible residential guidelines and City goals. •Review and update zoning districts with associated uses and all site and design requirements. •Review and update the zoning and subdivision ordinances as needed to reduce impediments to affordable housing. •Encourage use of innovative development concepts where appropriate, such as mixed use development and cluster housing to provide life-cycle housing opportunities, minimize the need for automobiles, protect natural resources and maintain open space. •Update the Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines as needed to reflect the policy changes in the current 2040 Comprehensive Plan. •Review and consider updates to ordinance standards that preserve rural character, including preservation of natural areas and agriculture, open spaces, and large lots with low density, especially in the non- MUSA area. housing •Develop policy to allow the creative use of site planning or PUDs that provide flexibility for development containing affordable housing, such as a reduction in lot size, setbacks, street width floor area and parking requirements. •Consider developing housing maintenance and rental housing licensing ordinances to maintain existing housing stock. •Consider developing and promoting programs that encourage maintenance of existing housing, including neighborhood outreach programs, City beautification programs, City-wide clean-up programs, etc. eConomiC ComPetitiveness •Continue to participate in the I-94 Chamber of Commerce and explore other organizations which promote and attract local business. •Consider reactivating an Economic Development Authority. •Support efforts to retain existing businesses and facilitate growth, including reviewing and updating zoning ordinances as appropriate and making business visits. •Complete Market Studies as needed. Parks and trails •Park dedication fees will be reviewed annually to ensure the plan is implemented economically and effectively and updated as needed. •Review and update as needed, the park and trail dedication requirements to ensure appropriate amount of dedication for developing parks and trails. •Develop and routinely review and update standards for design and construction of public parks, trails and open space areas in the City. The City will apply best practices in mapping dedicated properties and researching and designing facilities. •Work cooperatively with other communities in Northwest Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District, Minnesota DNR, local landowners and others to implement this plan and make the most of available resources. The City will actively seek grant funding for land acquisition. •The City will identify land acquisition and protection strategies to assemble the parks, trails, and open space system. •Develop a policy to establish priorities for use of park dedication funds to achieve its Parks and Trails goals. transPortation •Continue to participate and monitor transportation activities by adjacent jurisdictions, Hennepin County, and the State. •Develop and execute a plan to analyze, prioritize, and improve gravel roads in Corcoran. •Require public right of way dedication where deemed necessary on all newly platted lots, including right of way for future road and trail extensions for interconnectivity. •Support the Brockton Interchange project and other mass transportation projects that will benefit Corcoran. •Advocate for additional resources for transportation improvements. •Develop a Right of Way Maintenance Policy. WasteWater •Develop a Wastewater Maintenance Plan. •Review and update ordinances as needed to be consistent with the City’s current ISTS responsibilities. IMPLEMENTATION PICTURE PLACEHOLDER Draft III -- 3/13/2018 150 surfaCe Water •Adopt a manure management ordinance. •Review and update wetland and shoreland ordinances as needed for consistency with watershed rules and other regulations. •Apply the Commission’s strict development standards, to help improve water quality in Rush Creek and elsewhere. •Connect sanitary sewer at Maple Hill Estates to a regional treatment system. •Continue septic system education and work with Hennepin County on compliance. •Implement 1 or more recommendations from the Rush Creek Headwaters Sub-watershed Assessment. •Continue inspecting BMPs in accordance with the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. •Work with the Commission and other cities on potential wetland improvements in Corcoran. •Explore a stormwater pond retrofit in the existing commerical/ industrial area located at County Road 116 and County Road 10. Water suPPly •Revise City ordinance/codes to allow water reuse options. •Implement notification system to inform customers whenw ater availability conditions change •Conduct water conservation education and outreach. resilienCe •Review and develop policies that incentivize high quality stormwater management. •Limit development in floodplain and shoreland areas. •Establish and enforce water quality standards. •Develop policies to encourage preservation of agricultural lands and activities in rural areas. •Develop policies and ordinances that encourage plant diversity and pollinator-friendly landscapes on private and public land as well as lawn maintenance and open space ordinances to ensure that pollinator friendly landscapes are not prohibited or overly restricted. •Continue to allow solar energy production as an accessory use. PICTURE PLACEHOLDER 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 March 13, 2018 TO Brad Martens CC City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Trails Commission FROM Kendra Lindahl, City Planner RE Active Corcoran Planning Applications Projects/Comments in blue italics are new Project marked with an * have moved from active to approved The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects: 1.2040 Corcoran Comprehensive Plan (City file 17-001). This year-long process was kicked off with a joint City Council/Commission work session on March 16th followed by a three community open houses/events and several commission meetings and Council work sessions. The Parks and Trails Commission will review at their March 20th meeting, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 5th and the City Council is expected to approve the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on April 26th. 2.Dog Kennel Ordinance Update (City file 17-037). The Council directed the Planning Commission to review the Kennel standards in the ordinance and make a recommendation about whether any changes are needed. The Commission discussed the item at their October 5th meeting and asked that it be placed on a future meeting agenda for more discussion. The Planning Commission discussed this at the January 4th meeting and their recommendation was presented to the Council at the January 25th meeting for consideration. At their January 25th meeting, Council considered the Commission’s recommendation, but instead directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance that only allows kennels in commercial zoning districts and schedule for a Public Hearing at the Planning Commission and Council action in May. 3.Animal Ordinance (city file 17-038). The City has received questions about allowing animals in commercial areas, specifically bees and chickens. The Council considered this item at their January 25th meeting and established a subcommittee to review the issues and bring back a recommendation to the City Council. 4.Small Cell and DAS Ordinance Amendment (City file 17-039). Minnesota’s telecommunications right-of-way user state law (SF1456), regarding small wireless facilities, was signed into law on May 30, 2017. It grants wireless service providers access to the public right-of-way to construct, maintain and operate small wireless facilities and wireless support structures. Various sections of the city and zoning code need to be amended to be consistent with state law. At their January 25th meeting, Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance and schedule for a Public Hearing at the Planning Commission and Council action in April/May. 5.Preliminary Plat for “Rush Creek Run” at 7320 Rolling Hills Road (PID 28-119-23-22-0003) (city file 18-001). A request by Linda and John Whisney for a preliminary plat to create 6 lots. The applicant is currently working to make the application complete and staff expects it to be scheduled for March Parks & Trails Commission Review and April Planning Commission and City Council review. Agenda Item 9a. MEMORANDUM 2 6. OS&P Sketch Plan for “Pheasant Ridge 2nd Addition” at 10000 Ebert Road PID 03-119-23-31- 0003, 03-119-23-43-0005, 03-119-23-41-0002) (City File 18-003). Tony Bolduc has submitted a request for sketch plan review of an OS&P plat with 30 lots (2 with existing homes) and 4 outlots. The City Council will review the request at the February 22nd meeting. 7. EAW and Sketch Plan for “Encore” (PID 1211923120001, 0111923430002 & 0111923440001) (city file 18-004). Pulte has submitted a revised sketch plan and is working with the City to prepare an EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) for approval of 393 single family lots. The City Council reviewed this item at their February 22nd meeting. The EAW is currently out for public review. The 30-day comment period ends on April 11th. The City Council will take action on the EAW at the April 26th meeting. 8. Maple Hill Apartments PUD Sketch Plan at 7401 Maple Hill Road (PID 25-119-23-24-0005) (City file 18-005). The Council reviewed the PUD sketch plan at their February 22nd meeting and offered feedback to the applicant. 9. High 5 Companies Conditional Use Permit at 7523 Commerce Street (PID 26-119-23-14-0025) (city file 18-006). The applicant is requesting a CUP to allow auto sales at the site. No vehicles will be stored on site. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the April 5th meeting and the Council is expected to take action at the April 26th meeting. 10. Pulte Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Encore (PID 01-119-23-43-0002 and 01-119-23-44- 0001) (city file 18-007). The applicant has submitted a request to reclassify the property to Low Density Residential. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the April 5th meeting and the Council is expected to take action at the April 26th meeting. 11. Doboszenski request for Site Plan and Variance at 9520 CR 19 (PID 07-119-23-42-0007) (city file 18-008). The applicant is requesting approval for an addition to the accessory building and after-the- fact approval for bus storage in the front yard. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the April 5th meeting and the Council is expected to take action at the April 26th meeting. 12. Patrick Matter request for Special Home Occupation for vehicle sales/repair at 19320 Mystique Drive (PID 12-119-23-43-0015) (city file 18-009). Notice of request was sent to neighbors within 350 feet. Following the comment period, staff may approve the request or send to the Council for action. 13. Tree/Natural Resource protection ordinance (city file 18-010). The Council directed staff to look at options to preserve trees and natural resources to maintain the rural character of the community in both rural and urban areas. Staff with gather information for Council review at the May meeting. Also, there are several 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 July 2017 to discuss the outstanding issues and future expansion plans on the property. 3. 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. On December 9, 2016, the applicant submitted a written request to MEMORANDUM 3 extend the approvals for an additional year. Staff recommended that this request be reviewed by the City Council, but adequate time was not provided to place this on a Council agenda prior to expiration. Staff administratively approved an extension until February 28, 2017 so that this request for extension could be considered at the February 23, 2017 Council meeting. At that meeting, the City Council approved a one year extension. The City Council approved another one year extension at the January 55, 2018 meeting. 4. 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. 5. 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 City Council approved the amendment on May 26th. The Council also identified additional issues that should be reviewed and discussed at a future date. 6. Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC request for sketch plan review of “Encore” at 9975 CR 101 (PID 12-119-23-12-0001) (city file 17-029). Pulte has submitted a sketch plan review for a residential development on this property. The item was reviewed by the City Council at the September 28th meeting. 7. Park Place Storage Phase 2 (City file 17-034). The Master Plan for Park Place Storage was approved in 2016. The Council approved the entire project but noted that each phase would need to submit for site plan approval. This was primarily a condition to ensure that all engineering issues were adequately addressed for each phase. Phase I is under construction and the applicant has submitted an application for administrative site plan approval for Phase 2 (to the south of Phase 1). The application was administratively approved. 8. *Bass Lake Crossing South (formerly Bass Lake Estates) Final PUD Development Plan and Final Plat at 19235 and 19219 CR 10 (PID 2511923440002 and 2511923440003) (City file 17-036). The Final PUD Development Plan was reviewed at the January 4th Planning Comm ission meeting. The applicant went to the December 28th and January 11th meeting to ask for a waiver from the development contract letter of credit requirements. The Council agreed. The Final Plat and Final PUD Development Plan approved by the Council on January 25th. The Development Agreement was approved at the February 22nd Council meeting. 10a. CITY OF CORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 – Office 763.420.6056 – Fax E-mail - general@ci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us MEMO Meeting Date: March 20, 2018 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: City Council Report ______________________________________________________________________ The Parks and Trails Commission last met on February 28, 2018. The following is a recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the website March 8, 2018 Council Meeting  Authorized staff to obtain quotes and bids for asphalt maintenance, dust control, sealcoating, and gravel hauling services  Years of Service Recognition – Brandon Heinz (15 Years) o Recognized Brandon for his 15 years of service  Table Top Emergency Management Exercise o Scheduled a table top emergency management exercise for Thursday, April 12th at 5:00 pm  Final PUD Development Plan, PUD Amendments, Vacation and Final Plat for U.S. Home Corporation for Ravinia 9th Addition o Approved the final plat for an additional 49 lots in Ravinia; this is on the north side of Gleason Parkway just west of the approved 7th addition  Wittkop Home Relocation to 6270 Hunter Road o Approved the relocation as presented  City Hall Dynamic Sign Approval o Approved the final design for the sign to be installed at City Hall 10a.  Municipal State Aid Project Options o Authorized staff to complete a feasibility study for bridge replacement projects, adjusting state aid routes, and developing a five year capital improvement plan  Allocation of Funds to Country Daze o Approved the request for the City of Corcoran to cover the costs of Police Department coverage, Public Works assistance, garbage collection, and portable restrooms for the Country Daze event  Vision Setting Work Session Recap o Approved the updated mission statement, vision statement, values and 2018 action steps  Resolution Supporting Local Decision-Making Authority o Approved the resolution as presented  Fire Study Grant Funds o Authorized staff to execute the grant contract in order to rec eive the $29,849.40 in grant funds; approved a resolution designating the funds  Proposed Levy Increase – Elm Creek Watershed Commission o Directed staff to not support the proposed increase  Closed Session – Consider an Offer for the Purchase of Real Estate – 20400 County Road 50 o Held the closed session; approved a purchase agreement in the amount of $1,430,000 for the property Attachments: None