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2019-04-04 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
CITY OF CORCORAN *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by Door. Corcoran Planning Commission Agenda April 4, 2019 - 7:00 pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval 4. Open Forum 5. Minutes a. Minutes – February 7, 2019* b. Minutes – March 7, 2019* 6. New Business a. Bellwether 2nd Final PUD Development Plan (PID 01-119-23-41-001, 01-119-23-43-0002 and 01-119-23-44-0001) (City File 19-001)* i. Staff Report ii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation b. Ravinia 12th PUD Amendment Final Plat and PUD Amendment for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for (City File 19-002)* i. Staff Report ii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation c. Public Hearing. SE District Guidelines Update (18-012)* i. Staff Report ii. Open Public Hearing iii. Close Hearing iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation d. Public Hearing. City initiated Development Rights Program and Open Space & Preservation Ordinance Amendment (City File 18-014)* i. Staff Report ii. Open Public Hearing iii. Close Hearing iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation 7. Reports/Information a. Planning Project Update* b. City Council Report* – Council Liaison Schultz c. Review of 2018 Accomplishments and Set 2019 Goals d. Other Business 8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 4/11 4/25 5/9 5/23 6/13 6/27 7/11 Theis Jacobs Shoulak Jacobs Dickman Thies Wu 9. Adjournment CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 2019 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Planning Commission met on February 7, 2019 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Chair Dean Jacobs, Commissioner Wu, and Commissioner Dickman. Absent: Commissioner Theis and Commissioner Shoulak Also present were: Planner Lindahl, Code Compliance Official Pritchard, and Council Liaison Schultz. 1.Call to Order / Roll Call Chair Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Agenda Approval Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) The Commission discussed tabling item 6e. 4.Open Forum 5.Minutes a.Minutes – January 3, 2019 Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) 6.New Business a.Public Hearing (continued from January 3rd meeting). Kariniemi Preliminary Plat for 20801 Larkin Road (PID 27-119-23-41-0009) (City File 18-037) i.Staff Report – Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii.Open Public Hearing – Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing. Richard Middlemist, 20845 Larkin Road, submitted a letter with questions on the subdivision, future zoning, and dog kennels. iii.Close Hearing – Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) iv.Commission Discussion & Recommendation – The Commission discussed grading, construction, and design for the shared driveway as well as HOA and maintenance requirements and removal of the existing primary driveway. Staff stated any off-site graining would need property owner authorization. Staff addressed Mr. Middlemist’s letter. The applicant stated there is no intention of opening a dog kennel. Staff affirmed that the ordinance would not allow this. Staff also stated that all development rights will be used. Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to recommend approval of the resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) b.Public Hearing. Ravinia 11th Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Development Plan for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for “Ravinia 11th Addition” (PID 36-119-23-44-0012) (City File 18-040) i.Staff Report – Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii.Open Public Hearing – Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing. 5a. Greg Hoglund, 19220 Hackamore Road, shared concerns regarding grading and fill, retaining wall, water/drainage, wetlands, as well type of homes and lot size, and supplied the Commission with a wetland map. iii. Close Hearing – Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Staff addressed concerns raised during the public hearing. Staff stated the wetlands have been delineated and approved and they may not match the county maps. The Watershed would need to approve if any wetland fill is proposed. Currently a retaining wall is shown to address the elevation changes; the applicant could work with the neighbor to grade onto their site to avoid building a retaining wall, but would need their approval to do so. The City’s Engineer and staff as well as other agencies review plans and inspect the site based on state and local rules and City staff has offered meet with surrounding residents regarding any concerns. The Commission discussed a number of items, including wetlands, MPCA, house product, lot width, the original concept plan/”ghost plat,” access and conditions of approval. The lot widths, setbacks, and parking are consistent with the previous phases as are the conditions of approval. The applicant Mr. Tabone, Lennar, answered questions from the Commission. He stated the product would be Discovery units as approved in the 4th and 8th additions and not the HOA maintained villas. He said the wetland delineation was favorable and would not require impacts to supply two street connections to adjacent parcels, and the original concept was reconfigured to address City comments. Mr. Tabone stated that Lennar reached out to the neighbor to discuss options for the retaining wall and that if they could agree to grade it would benefit the adjacent property owner as they could stub utilities, the street, and less grading would be needed. He also stated that they have learned from past practices and MPCA inspections and have added environmental staff and utilized better designs (oversized ponds). Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to recommend approval of the resolution as presented with typo corrections. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) c. Public Hearing. Dahlheimer Preliminary Plat and Variances for “Dahlheimer Farms” on property located at 20702 County Road 50 (PID 22-119-23-41-0001) (City File 18-041) i. Staff Report – Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing – Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing. Pete Dahlheimer, applicant, asked for clarification regarding street connections iii. Close Hearing – Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – The Commission discussed the variance and its consistency with previously approved plats, including Proehl and Tombers. They also discussed street connections, county connections, lot width, and clarified sewer staging and lot size. The Commission asked about farm filed access. The applicant, Pete Dahlheimer, stated that there was field road access and a culvert. Staff clarified that 3 development rights would remain and that item 3 of the preliminary plat resolution should be amended. Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to recommend approval of the resolutions as with a correction to item 3 of the preliminary plat resolution and language clarification on items 1 and 4. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) d. Public Hearing. Animal Ordinance Update for Bees (17-038) i. Staff Report – Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing – Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing. Animal Ordinance Sub-committee Member/Bee Keeper Ken Guenthner, 6315 Butterworth Lane, said the proposed ordinance was reviewed by the University of Minnesota lead Bee Keeper. He also discussed fly way barriers and aid that there would be a 1acre minimum lot size so that bee keeping would not be allowed on “urban” lots. Mr. Guenthner also shared that many corporate offices keep bees (managed by Bee Squad) and include 3M Maplewood, General Mills, Target, MIA, Belle Museum, and many golf courses. Heidi Heiland, owner Heidi’s Grow Haus, 7555 County Road 116, shared her support for the ordinance and stated they are registered as a farm with the USDA and will use the bees/hives for education and pollination as well as harvest and sell the honey and bee products. She stated their hives are managed by Bee Squad. Alan Schultz, 6591 Hunter Lane, asked about off-site bee defecation or other issues from bees. Heidi Heiland stated she was aware of an issue raised by a neighboring business and that the Bee Squad looked into it but it was inconclusive. Ken Guenthner said he was also aware of the issue raised but that there is no proven correlation and it is unlikely due to the location of the hives and bee behavior. iii. Close Hearing – Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – The Commission discussed bee behavior, as well as fly way barriers, bees not being allowed in habitable structures, water source requirements, city liability, and home occupation vs. commercial use. Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to recommend approval of the ordinance with the addition of section 2. 1. i. to require signage for hives maintained on commercial, industrial, and public/institutional lots. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) e. Review of 2018 Accomplishments and Set 2019 Goals Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Wu to table the item. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) 7. Reports/Information a. Planning Project Update – Information only. b. City Council Report – Council Liaison Schultz updated the Commission on Council activities. c. Commissioner Term Update – Information only. d. Other Business – None 8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 02/14 02/28 3/14 3/28 4/11 4/25 Wu Shoulak Jacobs Dickman Theis Wu 9. Adjournment Motion made by Wu seconded by Dickman to adjourn. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Wu, and Dickman. (Motion carried 3:0) Meeting adjourned at 9:52pm. Submitted by Mike Pritchard, Code Compliance Official CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Planning Commission Work Session Minutes March 7, 2019 – 5:45 pm The Corcoran Planning Commission met on March 7, 2019 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Chair Dean Jacobs, Commissioner Wu, Commissioner Theis, Commissioner Dickman, and Commissioner Shoulak. Also present were: City Administrator Martens, Planner Lindahl, and Code Compliance Official Pritchard. 1.Call to Order / Roll Call Chair Jacobs called the work session to order at 5:48pm 2.Commissioner Training – Planner Lindahl presented a training overview. 3.Commissioner Liaison Calendar Commissioner Jacobs and Commissioner Wu swapped dates. City Council Meetings 3/14 3/28 4/11 4/25 5/9 5/23 Wu Dickman Theis Jacobs Shoulak Jacobs 4.Adjournment Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to adjourn Voting Aye: Jacobs, Theis, Wu, Dickman, and Shoulak. (Motion carried 5:0) Meeting adjourned at 7:38pm. Submitted by Mike Pritchard, Code Compliance Official 5b. 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 Planning Commission FROM: JP Mansolf through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 28, 2019 for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting RE: Final Plat, Final PUD Development Plan and Wetland Delineation Waiver for “Bellwether 2nd Addition” (PID 01-119-23-41-001, 01-119-23-43-0002 and 01-119-23- 44-0001) (City File 19-001) 120-DAY REVIEW PERIOD: June 15, 2019 1. Application Request Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC has submitted a request for approval of a Final Plat, Final PUD plan and Wetland Delineation Waiver application for “Bellwether 2nd Addition”, a residential development of 79 new single family homes, two existing single family homes and 12 outlots on 135.39 acres of property. The preliminary approvals for this phase of development show a realigned and paved Stieg Road that would be constructed by the City. The proposed Final PUD Development Plan is consistent with this. However, due to ongoing discussions regarding the construction of Stieg Road and the need for a vacation of right-of-way for the existing Stieg Road, this component of the plan has been delayed to a later phase of development. After discussions with the applicant it was decided that the original extent of the Final PUD Development Plan will be reviewed as submitted on revised plans received February 15, 2019. This will allow the Stieg Road discussions to proceed while still allowing Pulte to grade and relocate utilities in the outlot areas north of the realigned Stieg Road. Grading will be allowed as proposed south of Stieg Road, including Outlot B which is proposed as a future commercial lot. For the Final Plat, the portion of the site north of the realigned Stieg Road would be platted as outlots in this phase that will be subsequently platted as developable lots after the existing right-of- way for Stieg Road is vacated and any revised trail locations requiring review from the Parks and Trails Commission are approved. The remainder of the site south of the realigned Stieg Road would be platted as originally proposed. The total lots in for Final PUD Development Review will remain at 79. In the final plat, 50 new single family lots and 2 existing single family lots will be platted now, with the remaining 29 lots that would have been originally platted as developable lots being platted as outlots until Stieg Road is vacated. At that point, the 29 lots north of the realigned Stieg Road will be platted as developable lots in a future addition. See exhibit below: Agenda Item: _6.a.__ Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 2 April 4, 2019 Only the Final PUD Development Plan is reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council is expected to act on the wetland waiver final PUD development plan and final plat for Phase II on April 25. 2. Context Background On June 28, 2018 the City approved rezoning the property to Planned Unit Development (PUD), a preliminary plat and a preliminary PUD plan. The approvals were subject to several conditions which the developer is working to address. On October 11, 2018 the City approved the Final Plat and Final PUD Development plan for the first phase of Bellwether which included 78 single family homes and six outlots. This is the second of five planned phases. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 3 April 4, 2019 3. Analysis of Request Staff has reviewed the application for consistency with Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and City Code requirements, as well as City policies. The City Engineer’s comments are incorporated into this staff report, the detailed comments are included in the attached engineering memo and the approval conditions require compliance with the memo. A. Level of Discretion in Decision Making The City’s discretion in approving a final PUD development plan is limited to whether or not the proposed plan is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary PUD development plan. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the final PUD development plan. The City’s discretion in approving a final plat is limited to whether or not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the City’s subdivision and zoning ordinance and the conditions of preliminary plat approval. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the final plat. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Final PUD Development Plan The PUD offers enhanced flexibility to develop the site through the relaxation of most typical zoning district standards. The PUD allows for a greater variety of land uses, construction phasing and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this flexibility, the City expects a higher level of design and a more sensitive development than might normally be the case. The final PUD development plan must be reviewed for compliance with the preliminary PUD approvals. Staff finds that the final PUD development plan is generally consistent with the approved preliminary plans. The applicant has submitted a plan for the second phase of the proposed development which includes 79 new single family homes, two existing single family homes and 12 outlots. All the homes proposed in this development will be single family homes constructed for active adults. The Bellwether (formerly Encore) development is part of the Del Webb development brand, which is an age-restricted community that provides a wide range of property management services and recreational amenities to its residents. The properties are managed by a homeowner’s association that provides yard and snow maintenance and are restricted by covenants that require at least one person in the household to be 55 or older. No children are allowed to live in the community. The community is served by a recreational community center. Lot Size and Setbacks The applicant is showing lot sizes and setbacks that are generally consistent with the preliminary plat, as shown in the following table. PUD flexibility from the standard setback requirements was approved as follows: Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 4 April 4, 2019 Single Family PUD Flexibility Minimum Lot Area 7,500 square feet 5,000 sq. ft. (for flexibility--the smallest lot shown is 6,128) Minimum lot width 65 feet at the lot line 44 feet at the setback Minimum Principal Structure Setbacks Front, from major roadways* 100 feet 100 feet Front, From all other streets 20 feet 20 feet Front Porch (≤ 120 square feet) 15 feet 15 feeta Side (living) 10 feet 5 feet Side (garage) 5 feet 5 feet Rear 30 feet 20 feet Maximum Principal Building Height 35 feet 35 feet Driveway setback 5 feet 5 feet *Major Roadways are Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander and A Minor Connector Roadways as shown on the 2030 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. a – Porches may be allowed to encroach and same on either front set-back on corner lots. The ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 65 feet measured at the lot line. Plans show 44-foot lot widths measured at the building setback. There are some parcels shown in the plans with lot widths at the lot line that are less than 44 feet, but still meet the requirement of 44 feet at the setback line. The lots and sizing remain consistent with preliminary approvals. The site plan should be revised to show a minimum 22-foot driveways for all garages that do not overlap into sidewalks, drives or streets. Additionally, the applicant should provide details of the driveway, house pads, and setbacks as part of their final PUD Plan application that demonstrate compliance with the approved PUD standards, as required in Condition 17 of Resolution 2018-48. Lot Standards Section 945.020 provides design standards for lots. Plans comply with the standards in this section. Architecture The applicant has three widths of homes (34-foot, 45-foot, and 50-foot wide homes) that have the option of being finished with five different architectural styles (Prairie, Heartland, Craftsman, Northern Craftsman, and Euro Country). Each of the homes has several floor plan options and up to 10 different exterior elevations. Architectural exhibits and elevations have previously been approved Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 5 April 4, 2019 to comply with Condition 21 of Resolution 2018-48. All homes in this phase must comply with these architectural requirements. Homeowners Association A homeowners association (HOA) will maintain all common ownership areas of the development, including the open space areas, development signage and cul-de-sac/island plantings. Condition 22 of Resolution 2018-48 requires that a draft of the HOA documents be submitted for City review and approval with the final plat application for all phases. Staff has included a condition that final approval of the PUD development plan and final plat are contingent on the applicant providing amended copies of the Declaration of Covenants and Homeowners Association Documents to the City for review and approval. Landscaping The applicant has provided a final tree preservation plan that generally conforms to the preliminary development plan. Staff notes that Trees 1927, 1924 and 1922 are proposed to be removed, while in the preliminary approvals they were designated as being saved. This is a result of the finalized utility plan which required the removal of these trees to construct the trunk sewer line as part of the City project. Section 1060.070 of the Zoning Ordinance requires one overstory tree for each single family home and a variety of landscaping along the perimeter of the site, along the streets, within the private park and adjacent to wetlands. Plans show plantings at sizes and percentages that comply with ordinance requirements. The plan shows overstory trees along each of the public streets in the right-of-way and additional plantings in the medians of the cul-de-sacs and Elm Lane where it connects with Stieg Rd. The even spacing and location of the trees creates a desirable tree canopy along the roads, however, staff notes that trees are technically required to be placed in property owner’s yards to meet the landscape ordinance requirements. Unfortunately, in the past this standard has created conflict with property owners that are unhappy with the type or placement of the trees. Due to this conflict, staff will allow trees in the right-of-way for the 80-foot and the 60-foot rights-of-way (where there is room for the public infrastructure and the trees) but will require that trees be placed outside of the right-of- way in the 50-foot rights-of-way. These trees outside of the right-of-way must be planted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the adjacent home. Mail Delivery Centralized mailbox locations should be shown on the landscape plans. The location of mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. The applicant will need to provide proof of the approved location to the City. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 6 April 4, 2019 Signage Original approvals granted approval for signage at the main entrance and the secondary entrance off Stieg Road. The Stieg Road sign was approved for 16 square feet. The plans do not show any entrance signage and must be revised to show the location and construction details for this sign. Streets The street layout and design are consistent with preliminary approvals. Condition 29 of Resolution 2018-48 notes that the HOA is required to maintain all common lots, cul-de-sac landscaping, and ponds. Staff notes that the developer is required to maintain all common areas including boulevard plantings and will be required to enter into a maintenance agreement with the City. Street names provided generally comply with the City’s approved Street Map. Preliminary approvals indicated Stieg Road would be constructed as part of this phase of development, along with an extension of Elm Lane and 102nd Place. Construction of the Elm Lane extension and 102nd Place will provide a complete street connection between Brockton Lane (CR 101) and Stieg Road when completed. However, the timing of the construction of the proposed Stieg Road and the required vacation of right-of-way has delayed construction for the northern portion of this PUD final plan until a later phase of development. The portions of the plan north of the proposed Stieg Road will be platted as outlots in this phase. This allows the Stieg Road discussions to proceed while still allowing the potential grading of the area as originally proposed. No street or home construction will be allowed on those areas until the final plat is approved for that phase. The applicant will be required to comply with the conditions in the City Engineer’s memo. Utilities Municipal sewer and water are not currently available to the site and would need to be extended to service the property prior issuance of building permits. The city and developer are working to extend trunk sewer from the north into the property and bring a water line into the property from Maple Grove. The applicant will need to comply with any outstanding conditions in the Engineer’s report. Wetlands The final plat shows several wetlands. The wetland buffers and buffer setbacks provided are consistent with the preliminary plat. Section 1050.010, Subd. 7 requires that monuments be installed at each lot line where it crosses a wetland buffer, and where needed to indicate the contour of the buffer, with a maximum spacing of 200 feet of wetland edge. Plans generally comply with this requirement, however, additional monuments are required on Wetland #16, #17, #19 and #20. Staff has included a condition that the plans be updated to fully comply with the buffer monument standards. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 7 April 4, 2019 The City and applicant are working to Plans currently show an off-road trail crossing wetland #16’s buffer. The location of this trail has not been finalized, and staff has included a condition that the applicant work with staff to finalize its location. All trail location will be subject to approval of the Parks and Trails Commission. The applicant shall be required to comply with any additional buffer requirements identified by ECWMC. The City and ECWMC have different wetland buffer and setback requirements. The applicant must show compliance with the most restrictive standard. Floodplain The plans show that the property is located within a 100-year flood plain (Zone A on the FEMA Floodplain map). Areas within Zone A that do not have a delineated floodway are classified as being in the General Floodplain District. Section 1050.030 of the Zoning Ordinance provides standards for properties within the Floodplain. Phase 2 does not show any structures encroaching on the floodplain. The applicant will need to work with City staff to apply for a FEMA map change on any future phases with structures in the flood plain that require fill or mitigation. Storm Water Management The EAW notes that the applicant must provide all additional stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for discharges to impaired waters as described in the Construction Permit, as applicable. The grading plans include several BMPs that are consistent with this requirement. The developer has provided 10-foot drainage and utility easements along the front and rear lot lines and 5-foot drainage and utility easements along the side lot lines for the single family lots. This is consistent with the engineering design standards. Access The main access to the site would be from County Road 101 at Stieg Road, which was originally planned to be realigned and paved in this phase. However, City discussions are ongoing for this project and the right-of-way for the existing Stieg Road has not been vacated. The realignment and paving and the vacation of right-of-way will be delayed to a future phase of development. The site can also be accessed from the south via an extension of Elm Lane. Section 945.020, Subd. 19 requires temporary cul-de-sacs or hammerhead turnarounds until future connections are constructed. Table D103.4 of the Minnesota fire code requires a turnaround on any stub street longer than 150 feet long. The site plan indicates a temporary turnaround at the intersection of 102nd Place and 103rd Avenue. The site plan should be revised to reflect City engineering standards for Private Development Turnarounds as shown on Standard Plate STR-22. All other roads comply with City standards. Staff is including a condition that the applicant provide temporary easement exhibits for the turnarounds. They will be required to file these easements at Hennepin County. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 8 April 4, 2019 The applicant shall also be required to install barricades and signage to indicate a future road connection, consistent with Section 945.010, Subd.19. Lighting The applicant has submitted a lighting plan that shows lighting locations. The lights generally are located on the sidewalk side of the street with one exception on the portion of Elm Lane north of Stieg Road. Staff has included a condition that the applicant continue to work with staff to finalize streetlight locations. This phase will include the same lighting fixtures used in the previous ph ase which conform to City lighting requirements. Staff has included a condition that lighting complies with the lighting requirements of Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Ordinance and are generally located on the sidewalk side of the street. Parks, Trails and Open Space Preliminary approvals required park dedication of 15% of the net pre-development area for land designated as Low Density Residential or $3,970 per single family unit, consistent with park dedication ordinance requirements. The total required land dedication for all phases of the development was 21.98 net acres (15% of 84.5 net developable acres) or $1,580,060 for 398 units. Council voted to give full credit for a combination of: • Dedication of a 9-acre open space park in the center of the site. • 3.96 acres of land as part of the land for the neighborhood/community park on the northern portion of the site • 4.4 acres of land for the proposed amenity center • Off-road trails • Cost of constructing the boardwalk across Wetland 7 • Cost of paving off-road trails The submitted plans do not comply with the approved plans and staff is working with the applicant to finalize the trail locations north of Stieg Road. The regional trail should remain on the east side of wetland #16 as originally approved and a new on-road trail segment will be added on the north side of Stieg Road to connect to the trail at Elm. However, staff is supportive of the requested change to remove the trail connection from Elm to the regional trail in this area if desired. Staff has included conditions that site plan be revised to reflect these changes indicated in trail changes exhibit attached to this report. Both on-road and off-road trails are proposed for this phase of development, with only off-road trail areas shown in the Comprehensive Plan counting toward park dedication requirements. When Outlot J is platted in a future phase, the trail easements will be dedicated and will be counted toward the park dedication requirement. No other park dedication is proposed in this phase of development. Additional park dedication will be considered as they are proposed with future phases. To calculate the total contribution to park dedication for each phase of development when dedication is proposed, a park and trail easement exhibit with gross and net acreage calculations will be required. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 9 April 4, 2019 Final Plat The applicant originally requested approval of a final plat to create 79 lots for new single family residential home and 12 outlots. After discussions with the City, a revised Plat was submitted for 50 new single family lots, two existing single family lots and nine outlots. As discussed earlier in this report, Outlots A and J will be platted as 29 developable lots once the right-of-way for the existing Stieg Road is vacated, which brings the total back to the original 79 new single family lots. The applicant will be providing final PUD plans and final plats for additional phases of the development in the future. • The final plat is reviewed only by the City Council. The Planning Commission will not provide a recommendation on the Final Plat. Development Phasing The developer plans to develop this project in 4-5 phases. The developer began work in the fall of 2018 and expects completion of the development by 2024. Timing will be contingent upon extension of public infrastructure. The phasing plan may be modified at each stage to better correspond with public improvements. The remainder of the right-of-way for County Road 101 is required to be dedicated in this phase of development, which is shown on the final plat. Wetland Delineation Waiver The applicant has requested a wetland delineation waiver for the portion of the 101 Farms property outside of their development area. This portion of the property will not be developed at this time and will require a wetland delineation upon further development of the property. Section 930.020, Subd. 6(B)2 of the City Code allows the City Council to waive certain subdivision requirements for lots greater than 3 acres and the City Council has previously granted exemptions from the wetland delineation requirements. All subdivision waivers are reviewed by City Council only. The Planning Commission will not provide a recommendation on the wetland delineation waiver. C. Conclusions Staff finds that the proposed plan is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and preliminary PUD approvals. The staff report noted the outstanding issues that must be addressed and we have included conditions in the attached resolutions to address these issues. Bellwether 2nd Addition Final PUD (city file 19-001) 10 April 4, 2019 4. Summary Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the PUD final plan for the entire Bellwether 2nd Addition including the Outlot J area that will be developed after Stieg Road is realigned. This will allow the developer the continuing working with the City to grade this area for stormwater management and to realign Stieg Road and the associated utilities. When Stieg Road is realigned and the old portion vacated, then the developer will file a final plat for the northern portion for Council approval. 5. Recommendation Move to recommend approval of the following: 1. Draft resolution approving Final PUD Development Plan Attachments 1. Draft Resolution approving the final PUD development plan 2. Location Map 3. Engineer’s Memo dated March 27, 2019 4. Applicant’s narrative dated January 25, 2019 5. Wetland Waiver Request Letter dated March 19, 2019 6. Trail Changes Exhibit dated March 26, 2019 7. Final PUD Development Plans and exhibits dated February 1, 2019 and February 15, 2019 8. Final Plat Dated March 21, 2019. City of Corcoran April XX, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX Page 1 of 4 Motion By: Seconded By: APPROVING FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PLAN FOR “BELLWETHER 2nd ADDITION” (FORMERLY ENCORE) FOR PULTE HOMES OF MINNESOTA LLC (PID 01- 119-23-41-0001, 01-119-23-43-0002 and 01-119-23-44-0001) (CITY FILE 19-001) WHEREAS, Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC (“the applicant”) has requested approval of a final PUD (planned unit development) plan for “Bellwether 2nd Addition” for 79 new residential lots, two existing residential lots and 12 outlots in the second phase of a multi-phase residential development on 135.39 acres of property legally described as: The South Two-thirds of the Southeast Quarter except road, Section One, Township One Hundred Nineteen, Range Twenty-three, Town of Corcoran, Hennepin County, Minnesota. And The south 292.70 feet of the west 595.12 feet of the north 1/3 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast Quarter, Section 1, Township 119, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the plan at a public meeting and recommends approval, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a final PUD development plan, subject to the following conditions: 1. A final PUD plan is approved to allow the creation of 79 lots for new single family homes, two lots for existing single family homes and 12 outlots in accordance with the application materials and plans received by the City on February 1, 2019 and revisions received on February 15, 2019 and March 21, 2019 except as amended by this resolution. a. Home construction and street construction shall only be permitted on platted lots. b. Grading and utility work may be allowed on outlots as permitted by the City Engineer. However, home and street construction shall not be permitted in these areas until they are platted as lots in a future plat. 2. Approval is contingent upon City Council approval of the final plat, wetland delineation waiver and development contract. 3. The development shall be subject to all conditions of the “Encore” preliminary PUD development plan approval and all amendments. 4. The development is subject to Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission review and approval. City of Corcoran April XX, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX Page 2 of 4 5. The application shall comply with all conditions in the City Engineer’s memo dated March 27, 2019. 6. Park dedication is based on the development of the entire Bellwether site approved under the preliminary PUD and shall be the equivalent of 21.98 acres. No park dedication is provided in this phase. 7. All permanent wetland buffer monument signs must be erected along the wetland buffer line as required by Section 1050.010, Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. a. Additional wetland buffer signs are required on Wetland #16, #17, #19 and #20. The revised plan must be submitted for City review and approval. b. Wetland signs shall be purchased from the City. c. The final locations must be inspected and approved by City staff. d. Monuments and signs shall be installed prior to approval of the building permit. 8. Revise trail plans to reflect the following staff recommendations: a. The trail shown on the north side of 102nd Place should be moved to the South Side of 102nd Place, reflecting condition 49(H) of Resolution 2018-48. b. The trail south of Stieg Road should be indicated as a proposed trail with this phase of development, as the City will include this trail as part of the construction of the realigned Stieg Road. c. The regional trail connection should be shown on the east side of wetland #16. A new on-road trail segment on the north side of Stieg should be shown on the plans to connect to the regional trail east of wetland #16. 9. The development shall comply with the City’s requirements regarding fire access, fire protection and fire flow calculations, the location of fire hydrants, fire department connections and fire lane signage. 10. The applicant shall provide revised gross density, pre-development density, and post density calculations for land, parks, and trails as required in Condition 11 of Resolution 2018-48. 11. Final copies of the amended Declaration of Covenants and Homeowners Association Documents shall be submitted for review and approval. 12. Details of the driveways, house pads and setbacks as required in Condition 17 of Resolution 2018-48 shall be submitted for staff review and approval. 13. The original approvals granted a 16 square foot development sign at the Stieg Road entrance. The civil and landscape plans must be revised to show the location of this sign. Final sign detail must be submitted for City review and approval. 14. A final landscaping plan with all species of shrubs, trees, and plant materials shall be submitted for staff review and approval. The revised plans shall: a. Be revised to either move all trees outside of the right-of-way or trees shall be allowed in the 80-foot or 60-foot rights-of-way but shall not be permitted in the 50-foot right-of-way. City of Corcoran April XX, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX Page 3 of 4 15. Plans shall be revised as follows: a. Show minimum 22-foot driveways in all lots. b. The temporary turnaround at the intersection of 102nd Place and 103rd Avenue should be revised to reflect City engineering standards for Private Development Turnarounds. c. Wetland Buffer Monument signs shall be revised to provide additional monuments at lot lines and where changes in contours occurs. 16. Lighting should comply with the lighting requirements of Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Ordinance and generally be located on the sidewalk side of the street. a. The applicant should work with staff to finalize street light locations. 17. The plans show centralized mailbox locations. These mailbox locations shall be approved by the US Postal Service and proof of the approved locations shall be provided to the City, prior to issuance of building permits. 18. Drainage and utility easements must be provided over all wetlands, wetland buffers and ponds. 19. The following documents must be approved by the City Attorney and recorded at Hennepin County: a. Stormwater Maintenance Agreement b. Temporary Turnaround Easement c. Temporary Cul-de-sac easement d. Access, Utility and Drainage easement for work on Lions Park Property e. Maintenance and Encroachment agreements for landscaping in the public right- of-way. 20. The development contract must be executed by the developer and the City and must be filed with the final plat. 21. The applicant shall provide proof of recording the final plat and related documents at Hennepin County. 22. The applicant shall provide the approved preliminary and final plan drawings to the City in an electronic (AutoCAD) format. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schultz, Alan Schultz, Alan City of Corcoran April XX, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX Page 4 of 4 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this XX day of April 2019. ________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Hennepin County Property Map Date: 3/27/2019 Comments: 1 inch = 1,600 feet No results This data (i) is furnished 'AS IS' with no representation as to completeness or accuracy; (ii) is furnished with no warranty of any kind; and (iii) is notsuitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. Hennepin County shall not be liable for any damage, injury or loss resulting from this data. COPYRIGHT © HENNEPIN COUNTY 2019 Technical Memo Wenck Associates, Inc. | 1800 Pioneer Creek Center | P.O. Box 249 | Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249 Toll Free 800-472-2232 Main 763-479-4200 Email wenckmp@wenck.com Web wenck.com - To: Kevin Mattson, PE, Director of Public Works From: Kent Torve, P.E. City Engineer Nicholas Wyers Rowdy Schmidt Date: May 27, 2018 Subject: Bellwether 2nd Addition – Plan Review Pulte Homes submitted plans for the Bellwether 2nd Addition for City of Corcoran Review. Plans Dated January 23rd, 2019 have been received February 15th, 2019. 0.0 Phase 2 Overview • Stieg Road is on the City’s State Aid system. Design and construction will follow MSA standards. The phasing of construction and responsibility of portions of construction (City vs. Developer) are under discussion. The following comments are in reference to the submitted Phase 2 plans and will change based on review process and further discussions. o The platting process for Phase 2 will involve vacating existing ROW and this ROW process affects the Phase 2 coordination with private utilities, construction phasing and timing o Turn lanes at CSAH 101 will be reviewed by County o Trail will be built from Elm Lane intersection with Stieg Road to the west regional trail extension, to be coordinated with staff • City is now the WCA LGU although the PUD/Preliminary Plat for the entire development was approved under the Elm Creek WMO authority. Phase 2 will undergo a City-LGU wetland approval process which is now an integral portion within the City process of a development application. • Comments from the Preliminary Plat review still apply • Provide written responses to comments 1.0 Transportation These comments are related to the submitted plans and as noted above may change with subsequent modifications on the MSA process and responsibilities. Stieg Road 1.1 Install left/through/ right turn lanes on Stieg Road east bound at CSAH 101 1.2 Turn lanes may be required from Stieg Road to Elm Lane. Current transportation practices are trending to increasing protection for turning movements through installation of turn lanes. 1.3 Final plans will provide MSA cross section and associated details 1.4 Vertical alignment will be designed to meet 45 MPH road MSA standards Engineer’s Memo March 27, 2019 2 \\MSPFSV02\Studios\Planning & Urban Design Studio\City of Corcoran\COR19001 - Bellwether 2nd FP and Final PUD\2019-03-27 Engineer's memo Bellwether 2nd Addtion_Tuesday 3_26_KCT.docx 1.5 Submit grading information with sight lines for City to review sight distances at Stieg Road and CSAH 101 Elm Lane 1.6 Coordinate with City to improve Elm Lane alignments north of Stieg Road for through movements from south of Stieg Road 1.7 The island “nose” shall terminate at a point to match the end radii Future Commercial 1.8 City may require 300 feet distance (or more) from centerline of CSAH 101. Keep entrances out of turn lanes Misc. 1.9 Connect drain tile to upstream catch basins connect drain tile together wherever feasible to minimize cleanouts 1.10 Revise grades in the Fir Lane cul-de-sac for improved surface drainage 1.11 Provide elevations and grades on ped ramp details 1.12 Coordinate access to Schober parcel with Engineer. Future access to be from an internal street. 2.0 Trails 2.1 Trail alignment, cross section, and connections to be reviewed by City 3.0 Sewer 3.1 Sewer and water services to be installed 9’ beyond the ROW 3.2 Stub utilities to Outlot A and Outlot B to be 15’ beyond the ROW for future connections. 3.3 Service to Outlot B to be shown as perpendicular to main line to avoid bends 3.4 Relabel profile labeled “Elm Lane” to “102nd Place” on Sheet 13 3.5 Pipe from manhole MH T15 to MH 9 to be C900 DR 18 pipe due to depths being greater than 25’ 4.0 Water 4.1 Remove valve from Elm Lane near center median and install east of intersection on Stieg Road 4.1.1 Stub services to Outlot A and Outlot B perpendicular to mainline watermain to eliminate bends Engineer’s Memo March 27, 2019 3 \\MSPFSV02\Studios\Planning & Urban Design Studio\City of Corcoran\COR19001 - Bellwether 2nd FP and Final PUD\2019-03-27 Engineer's memo Bellwether 2nd Addtion_Tuesday 3_26_KCT.docx 4.1.2 Temp hydrants to be installed 15’ beyond ROW for future connections 4.2 Show existing watermain on south end of Elm Lane 4.3 Install temp hydrant at end of 102nd Place 4.4 C900 shall be used for all size pipes 4.5 Hydrant spacing to be reviewed by Public Safety 4.6 Extend northerly stub from west end of Stieg Road out of paved area for a future extension 4.6.1 Eliminate tail from plug on west end of Stieg Road 4.7 Install butterfly valve on Elm Lane near MH 6 to allow isolation of houses for maintenance or repair (currently shows 36 lots without an isolation valve) 4.8 Maintain 7.5 feet of cover at the end of 102nd Place 4.9 Lower watermain to eliminate high point at Station 7+00 on Elm Lane north of Stieg Road 5.0 Storm Sewer, Grading and Stormwater WCA • Stormwater routing and drainage will be reviewed along with the wetland approval for adequate hydrology and drainage patterns. Additional clarification will occur with subsequent reviews. Low Openings • Previous review of modeling and analysis had placed the HWL at 934.0 for Wetland #7, which places low opening at minimum of 936.0. Subsequent modeling for an emergency overflow to the northwest for back to back 100-year events has been performed. o As a result, the low opening around Wetland #7 has been revised upward to 936.5. A review of proposed elevations shows this affects very few structures, yet provides additional protection from extreme events o Design (pipe diameter, location, invert) will be provided in a separate memo and the EOF is not part of Phase 2 construction Off Site Impacts • Grading and drainage (EOF) toward Schober parcel is shown, an easement or other agreement will be required Temp Sed Basins • Additional temporary sedimentation basin information may need to be provided (for example on Outlots) Storm Sewer 5.1 Sumps required in the following structures 5.1.1 CBMHs 5, 10, 30, 53, 52, 36, 44, 47, and FES 49 and STMH 23 Engineer’s Memo March 27, 2019 4 \\MSPFSV02\Studios\Planning & Urban Design Studio\City of Corcoran\COR19001 - Bellwether 2nd FP and Final PUD\2019-03-27 Engineer's memo Bellwether 2nd Addtion_Tuesday 3_26_KCT.docx 5.2 Relocate CBMH 40 to property line 5.3 Relocate CBMH 51 outside of wetland buffer 5.4 Adjust D/U easement Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Block 5 to include draintile and drainage from Stieg Road 5.4.1 Resolve discrepancy with OCS 61 where an 18” outlet pipe invert is at 934.0 with the top of the outlet structure at 935.0 5.5 Maximize distance between Pond 3N inlet FES and outlet structure 5.6 Locate existing culvert near station 17+50 on Stieg Road. Potentially remove crossing, verify existing storm water drainage direction and drainage areas 5.7 Install CBs at end radii of 103rd Ave. Grading 5.8 Maintain drainage from existing homestead to the south at the west end of 102nd Place 5.9 Revise grading plan around Wetland #20 to accurately show grades 5.10 Label HWL and NWL on all wetlands 5.11 Revise XP SWMM model or plans to reflect accurate HWLs for Ponds 1N and 10N 5.12 Label EOF elevations 5.13 Provide more details on future sand filter east of Pond #2N 5.14 Lots 6 and 7 Block 5: Low opening is not 2’ above HP in rear yard drainage in Lot 8 Block 5. Provide details on EOF for this area 5.15 Revise low opening on the following lots to meet City freeboard requirements. HWL according to XP SWMM for Wetland 16 is 940.4 ▪ Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Block 5 ▪ Lots along Wetland #20 need to have Low Opening 2 feet above EOF (street low point). ▪ All homes will be reviewed for City freeboard as the stormwater modeling and labeling is resubmitted. 5.16 Locate and label pond maintenance access bench for all ponds 5.17 Wetland #16: Provide additional information for offsite impacts/EOF 5.18 Provide more detail on grading, pond construction and tree clearing on Outlot A 5.19 Show all wetland outlet locations and drainage direction 5.20 Pond 6N does not have an inlet, provide additional information on drainage area 5.21 On site wetlands will have OCS for controlling elevation in accordance with WCA approval Engineer’s Memo March 27, 2019 5 \\MSPFSV02\Studios\Planning & Urban Design Studio\City of Corcoran\COR19001 - Bellwether 2nd FP and Final PUD\2019-03-27 Engineer's memo Bellwether 2nd Addtion_Tuesday 3_26_KCT.docx Stormwater Modeling 5.22 Submit updated electronic model and report 5.23 Pond 6N and Pond 3N are shown on plans as routed to south Wetland 7 5.24 Update all stormwater structures to match plans. For example: 5.24.1 The inlet pipe to OCS 61 is modeled with a slope of 0%. The plans have the inlet pipe at a slope of -2.22%. 5.24.2 The outlet pipe from OCS 61 is modeled with an upstream invert elevation of 934.0, downstream invert elevation of 932.0, and a length of 350’. The plans have the pipe at an upstream invert of 934.0, downstream invert of 932.8, and a length of 41.1’. 5.25 Expand XP SWMM model to include wetland north of Phase 2 and Wetland #19 in the existing and proposed conditions. These wetlands shall be included in the model to set proper downstream boundary conditions and to ensure freeboard requirements are satisfied. Stieg Road 5.26 Provide calculations showing Maximum Allowable Spread requirements for Minnesota State Aid funding are met using information outlined in the MNDOT Drainage Manual 6.0 Erosion Control 6.1 City of Corcoran is an MS4 city and site visits to be conducted weekly 6.2 Compliance with owner’s MS4 permit will be monitored 7.0 General 7.1 2019 detail plates to be incorporated in plan set 7.2 Existing utilities on Stieg Road to be coordinated with utility owners and City 7.3 Plat – Outlots A and J (north of Stieg) grading and utility construction to be coordinated with City. Temporary drainage may be necessary. 7.4 Confirm all wetland permitting is approved and in place 7.5 Make wetland numbering consistent with prior submittals and WCA approvals 7.5.1 Wetland #20 in the plan set was labeled as Wetland #21 in the SWMP 7.5.2 Wetland #21 in the plan set was labeled as Wetland #22 in the SWMP March 19, 2019 To: Kendra Lindahl, AICP City Planner City of Corcoran Re: Bellwether 2nd Addition – Wetland Waiver Request Dear Mrs. Lindahl, We are hereby, requesting a Wetland Waiver for the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Bellwether 2nd Addition. We are platting the entire 101 Farms Property but only buying and developing the SW corner which is approximately 4 acres. This 4 acre portion already has a wetland delineation completed and approved. The remaining 101 Farms property, Lot 1, Block 1 Bellwether 2nd Addition would need a wetland delineation when this property develops in the future. Please consider this request as you review the plat application of Bellwether 2nd Addition. Sincerely, Chad Onsgard Director of Development Pulte Homes 7500 Flying Cloud Drive Ste 670 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: 952-936-7833 Fax: 952-936-7839 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 Planning Commission FROM: Kevin Shay through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 27, 2019 for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting RE: Final Plat and PUD Amendment for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for Ravinia 12th Addition (City File 19-002) 60-Day Review Deadline: May 13, 2019 1. Application Request Lennar submitted a request for approval of a final plat and PUD amendment for “Ravinia 12th Addition” to dedicate the remaining right of way for Gleason Parkway and an amendment to allow 65-foot wide lots containing the Landmark and 3-car Discovery homes in future phase 15 and the south portion of future phase 14. Only the PUD amendment is reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council is expected to act on the PUD amendment and final plat on April 25. 2. Context Level of City Discretion in Decision-Making The City’s discretion in approving a final PUD development plan is limited to whether the proposed plan is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary PUD development plan. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the final PUD development plan. The City’s discretion in approving a final plat is limited to whether the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the City’s subdivision and zoning ordinance and the conditions of preliminary plat approval. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the final plat. Background The City Council approved the Ravinia rezoning to PUD (Planned Unit Development), Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Preliminary Plat on December 23, 2013. The Final PUD Development Plan and Final Plat for Phase I was approved by City Council on April 24, 2014. Agenda Item:6.b. Lennar PUD Amendment – Ravinia 12th Addition (19-002) 2 April 4, 2019 There have been ten phases of Ravinia granted final approval and several PUD amendments since the 2014 approval. 3. Analysis of Request Staff has reviewed the application for consistency with the approved preliminary plans, as well as City policies. The City Engineer’s comments are incorporated into this staff report and resolution and the detailed comments are included in the attached engineering memo dated March 28, 2019. Staff has included a condition that the applicant must comply with the memo. PUD Amendment Staff has included a table below which outlines the original unit mix approved in 2013, the current unit mix with approved amendments and the unit mix if this PUD amendment is approved. The table does not include the 20 55-foot lots added into the development with Ravinia 8th addition or the 14 55-foot lots added into the development with Ravinia 11th addition. These areas were included as additions to the original area approved. The 4th addition amendment introduced the 55-foot wide lots for two-car Discovery units, which were originally planned for 65-foot wide lots. These Discovery units were proposed by Lennar as a smaller, less expensive housing option. The 7th and 9th addition amendment included changing the approved lots from a mix of 65- and 75-foot wide lots to a mix of 55- and 65-foot wide lots. Lot Types (width) Original Approval Approved Amendments (4th, 7th and 9th) Proposed Amendment Discovery (55-foot) - 28 28 Lifestyle Villa Lots (60-foot) 38 22 19 Landmark Lots (65-foot) 131 186* 256 Classic Lots (75-foot) 257 206 142 Total 426 444 445 *Ravinia 9th addition introduced 3-car discovery units on the 65-foot lots. The applicant is requesting approval of a PUD amendment to allow 65-foot wide lots containing the Landmark and 3-car Discovery homes in future phase 15 and the south portion of future phase 14. These areas were originally approved for 75-foot wide lots with the Classic home product. The applicant has provided an exhibit showing the original approvals and the proposed amended plan. The difference between the original 2013 approvals and the proposed amendment is shown in the table below: Lot Types (width) Original Approval Proposed Amendment Lifestyle Villa Lots (60-foot) 22 19 Landmark/3-car Discovery Lots (65-foot) - 70 Classic Lots (75-foot) 66 - Total 88 89 Lennar PUD Amendment – Ravinia 12th Addition (19-002) 3 April 4, 2019 The table shows the different elevations by home type. Discovery (3-car) Landmark Classic The original approvals for Ravinia in 2013 set forth certain architectural and design standards in the approvals as outlined below: PUD flexibility is provided to allow the face of the garage to exceed 55% of the building face. In exchange for this flexibility: a. Garage door colors shall be compatible with the building colors. b. Architectural elements shall be added above the garage to de-emphasize the garage doors. c. Garage doors shall be architecturally styled to match the exterior of the home. As part of the original submittal, Lennar asked for this garage flexibility but noted that their home design would minimize the impact of the garage. Their narrative noted: Lennar PUD Amendment – Ravinia 12th Addition (19-002) 4 April 4, 2019 The concept for this project was to reduce the dominance of the garage. Unfortunately, only two of the three-car garage Discovery units have garages at or behind the front elevation. Staff believes that minimizing garages is still a priority. We have prepared a resolution that allows the change from the Classic unit to the Landmark unit and limits the addition of the 3-car Discovery unit to only those that have garages located at or behind the front elevation of the home. However, the Planning Commission should discuss and could come to a different conclusion. Final Plat The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat to create two outlots and dedicate the remaining right of way for Gleason Parkway. They are also planning to grade the areas included in the 12th addition. The final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat. • The final plat is reviewed only by the City Council. The development contract will also be reviewed by the City Council. The Planning Commission will not provide a recommendation on the Final Plat. Conclusion Staff has reviewed the plan for consistency with the applicable standards outlined in the preliminary approvals, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. 4. Recommendation Move to recommend approval of the resolution approving the PUD amendment, subject to the attached conditions. Attachments a. Draft Resolution approving the PUD amendment b. Location Map c. Engineer Memo dated March 5, 2019 d. PUD Amendment Exhibit dated February 19, 2019 e. Overall Density Exhibit dated March 13, 2019 f. Grading Plan dated February 19, 2019 City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-xx Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: APPROVING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENDMENT FOR “RAVINIA 14TH AND 15th ADDITION” FOR THE LENNAR CORPORATION (PID 36-119-23-24-0002) (CITY FILE 19-002) WHEREAS, The Lennar Corporation (“the applicant”) has requested approval of an amendment to the PUD standards related to the unit types planned for Ravinia 14th and 15th Addition, on a portion of the land legally described as: Outlot A, Ravinia 5th Addition WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the plan at a public meeting and recommends approval, and; WHEREAS, the applicant has indicated that the market has changed and they would like to offer a mix of 60- and 65-foot wide lots in these phases; WHEREAS, the applicant will comply with all other PUD approvals: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a PUD amendment, subject to the following conditions: 1. All conditions of the preliminary approvals in Resolutions 2013-60 and 2013-61 remain in place and must be met, except as modified by this resolution. 2. All conditions of the final approvals in Resolution 2014-20 and 2014-21 remain in place and must be met, except as modified by this resolution. 3. The portion of land included in the PUD amendment shall be the land shown on the PUD Amendment plan dated February 19, 2019. 4. A PUD amendment is approved allowing a mix of 60- and 65-lots in accordance with the application materials and plans received by the City on February 19, 2019 and revised materials received on March 13, 2019, except as amended by this resolution. 5. The 65-foot lots are approved for all of the Landmark home types and limited to the three- car Discovery home types that have the garages located at or behind the front elevation of the home. 6. All platted lots shall comply with the approved Ravinia development standards. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-xx Page 2 of 2 VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schultz, Alan Schultz, Alan Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Henn e p in Co u nty Prop erty Map Da te : 3/2 9/2019 Com ments: 1 inc h = 4 00 feet PAR C EL ID: 36 11923240002 OWN ER N AME: U S H ome Corporat ion PAR C EL AD DR ESS: 5 2 Addres s Unas s igned, C or c ora n MN 00000 PAR C EL AR EA: 41 .63 a cr es , 1,813,475 sq ft A-T-B: Bot h SAL E PR ICE: $5,000,000 SAL E D ATA: 09/2016 SAL E C OD E: Va cant Land ASSESSED 2 018 , PAYABLE 2019 PR OPERT Y TYPE: Vac an t Land-Residential H OM ESTEAD : N on-Homest ead M AR KET VAL UE: $1,832,000 TAX TO TAL: $3 1,630.16 ASSESSED 2 019 , PAYABLE 2020 PRO PER TY TYPE: Unavailable HO MESTEAD: Unavailable MARKET VALU E: U navailable This dat a (i) is fur nished 'AS IS' wit h no represent at ion as t o com plet enes 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 purpos es . Hen nepin C ounty s hall not be liable f or any damage, in jury o r los s r esu lt ing f rom t his data. CO PYRIG HT © HENNEPIN CO UN TY 20 19 Technical Memo Wenck Associates, Inc. | 1800 Pioneer Creek Center | P.O. Box 249 | Maple Plain, MN 55359-0249 Toll Free 800-472-2232 Main 763-479-4200 Email wenckmp@wenck.com Web wenck.com - To: Kevin Mattson, PE, Director of Public Works From: Kent Torve, P.E. Nicholas Wyers Rowdy Schmidt Date: March 5th, 2019 Subject: Ravinia – 12th Addition Plan Review Lennar submitted plans for the Ravinia development 12th Addition for City of Corcoran review. Plans dated February 19th, 2019 have been received February 22nd, 2019 for the proposed Ravinia development. The following comments are regarding the plans submitted and should be considered and addressed. Provide written responses to comments. 1.0 Transportation 1.1 Provide emergency access to Hunter Road. 1.2 City is designing Gleason Parkway Extension on existing 66th Street. Modifications may be required at tie-in elevation. Coordinate with Engineer. 1.3 Revise vertical curves to meet Minnesota State Aid standards for 35 MPH road 1.4 Between Parkway and Hunter Lane, proposed wall may not have enough room to install blvd, trail and retaining wall. Provide details showing cross section and spacing for right of way along Hunter Lane 2.0 Trails 2.1 Trail in Phase 13 on Prairie Sage Lane – verify need, location/termination point 3.0 Sewer 3.1 Trunk sewer off Phase 13. Provide more detail with phase 13 utility submittal. 4.0 Water 4.1 Show existing watermain from Phase 9 4.2 Connect watermain to existing 8”. Install tee to Annablle Lane from parkway instead of 45 bends. 4.3 Stub water to Hunter Road in the same area as sanitary sewer, provide more detail with Phase 13 utility submittal. 4.4 Stub watermain from gleason parkway to Hunter Road Turnaround 5.0 Grading and Stormwater Grading 5.1 How to address drainage and retaining wall along wetland #1 crossing? 5.2 Retaining walls on Phase 13, material, elevations, details, etc Engineer’s Memo March 5, 2019 2 \\MSPFSV02\Studios\Planning & Urban Design Studio\City of Corcoran\COR19002 - Ravinia 12th FP and Final PUD\Engineer Review 1_2019_0305.docx 5.2.1 Retaining walls required to be on private property, encroachment agreement needed when retaining walls within City Right of Way 5.3 Retaining walls for Gleason Parkway. 5.3.1 Encroachment agreement needed on retaining walls within City Right of Way 5.4 Provide more details for retaining walls 5.5 Label all EOF with elevations 5.6 Temporary drainage required at all low points to keep water from pooling in road subgrade 5.7 Review retaining wall in phase 15 along Park Trail Road 5.8 Pond is being graded into wetland #10 buffer 5.9 Provide pond maintenance access routes Storm Sewer 5.10 Label all storm sewer structures 5.11 STMH 35 appears to reference existing grade. 5.12 Is it feasible to pipe water from Pond on Black Oak Lane to west Wetland #3? Stormwater Modeling 5.13 Submit stormwater model 5.14 Submit SWMP 6.0 Erosion Control 6.1 City of Corcoran is an MS4 city and site visits to be conducted weekly. 6.2 Compliance with owner’s MS4 permit will be monitored. 7.0 General 7.1 Plans to include most recent City of Corcoran detail plates 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 Planning Commission FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform D ATE: March 28, 2019 for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting RE: Public Hearing. City-Initiated Update to Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance (Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines) (City File 18-012) 60-DAY REVIEW DEADLINE:NA 1.Summary The Council directed staff to provide an update to the Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines (Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance) based on changes in the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan, specifically related to changes to the planned road alignment. Background In 2004, the City of Corcoran adopted design guidelines for each of the three districts of the City planned to get municipal sewer and water: the Southwest District, the Northeast District and the Southeast District (including Downtown). In 2011, the City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and new ordinance standards to implement the Comprehensive Plan. In 2015, the City of Corcoran, in partnership with Hennepin County, began work to update the existing design guidelines for the Southeast District. The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines are proposed to be modified to reflect the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and other changes needed to implement the City’s Vision. The new Southeast District Master Plan and Design Guidelines were adopted in 2016 as Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance. The draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan makes significant changes to the planned transportation system, which result in the need for changes to the Southeast District Plan. On November 8, 2018 the Council held a work session and reviewed the draft update to the plan, including two alternatives for the Town Center plan. The Council took comments from the public and directed staff to: a.refine Concept #1 with changes to move the apartments to the east side of the Town Center, b.try to shift tall buildings away from the County roads, c.provide a cost estimate for a below grade crossing at the County roads, d.meet with interested developers to hear their ideas and consider incorporating into the revised plan. 6c. SE District Design Guidelines Update 2 April 4, 2019 On February 28, 2019, the Council held a work session to review the updated draft. The Council directed staff to make additional changes to the draft and hold a public hearing. The changes made as directed, include: a. Elimination of the Bikeway Streets, which have painted bike lanes on the street and encourage bikes to use trails or paved shoulders b. Refine the language to distinguish between street standards for the Town Center, which will be narrower and more pedestrian oriented, and streets in the SE district outside of the Town Center. 2. Key Issues The primary focus of this effort was to update the subdistrict boundaries (Town Center and Downtown Core) based on the changes planned for the future transportation network. Specifically, the Council changed the transportation plan to eliminate the planned realignment of County Road 10 and 50. Keeping County Road 10 on the current alignment requires change to the Town Center plan. As staff took a fresh look at the site, we kept a similar mix of uses in the Town Center, including a town square park as a key element. Land Use As we have discussed previously, this is an aspirational plan for the Town Center and the Council should plan to use it as a guiding document with flexibility to respond to the marketplace. The guidelines envision 2- and 3-story buildings in the Downtown Core, but some uses (like apartments) may desire 4- or 5-story buildings. The Council has indicated support for taller buildings but prefer them to be located away from the Downtown Core. In this updated version, the apartments have shifted from County Road 116 east to Maple Hill Road as directed by the Council. The document notes that this our preferred plan, but that the entire Town Center is guided Mixed Use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and will be developed by Planned Unit Development (PUD). This gives the Council the discretion to modify the concept plan to respond to new opportunities and market demand. Staff asked us to look at a community space in the Town Center. This was something included in the 2004 version of the plan and we wanted to provide options for how the area could accommodate a large user like that. These graphics show preferred areas for those types of facilities if proposed but do not require development of this community space. Utilities These plans also show the trunk sewer alignment, which was reviewed as part of the 2016 plan, but was not specifically shown on the previous plans. We have looked more closely at the site and included a concept that shows existing water features as part of the stormwater treatment train. As a result, the wetlands and ditches become part of the stormwater management system and help to define blocks with in the Town Center. These can be amenities for development in the Town Center. This could be used as part of a regional stormwater SE District Design Guidelines Update 3 April 4, 2019 system. Since the November meeting, engineering has developed a conceptual regional stormwater system that has been incorporated into the plan. Streets The revised plan assumes that County Road 10 will stay on its current alignment in this area and that Maple Hill Road will be realigned to tee into County Road 10. The intersection alignment at County Road 10 and County Road 116 would remain as is, but the plan does anticipate that additional right-of-way will be acquired. In each of the plans, access points on County Road 116 are fixed based on future street extensions at ¼ and ½ mile spacing per the County guidelines. On County Road 10, the concept shrink s the standard spacing guidelines, but is consistent with initial concept discussion with County transportation staff. The spine of the Town Center plan is a new parkway that connects County Road 116 (generally at the south entrance of City Hall) to County Road 10 to provide good access to the Town Center. This new public street is a key component of the new Town Center as it provides access to all parcels and the tree lined parkway (with a median like the entrance at Ravinia) will create a special gateway to the Corcoran Town Center. As development occurs, the City will want to consider the City’s role in constructing this new public street; specifically, whether it will be constructed in pieces as development occurs or designed and constructed in a single phase to make the Town Center “development ready”. During this most recent round of revisions staff discussed expanding the scope of work to revisit the street typology. The original street plan was developed by the committee (including Hennepin County staff) with an emphasis on providing a variety of transportation options in the City and did not distinguish between the Town Center and the rest of the Southeast District. Figure 1 Adopted Street Plan Figure 2 Revised Street Plan SE District Design Guidelines Update 4 April 4, 2019 Staff is recommending that two changes be made to the street network: a. eliminate the Bikeway Streets, which have painted bike lanes on the street and encourage bikes to use trails or paved shoulders b. Refine the language to distinguish between street standards for the Town Center, which will be narrower and more pedestrian oriented, and streets in the SE district outside of the Town Center. Trail Crossing The plan notes that “The City will continue to work with Hennepin County to ensure future improvements are consistent with City’s vision as well as the County policy related to Complete Streets. As part of this vision, the City will look for opportunities to provide grade-separated pedestrian crossings in addition to the at-grade crossings.” At the last work session, the Council asked staff to provide a cost estimate for a below grade crossing at the County roads. Public Works Director Mattson reviewed the issue and estimates that construction of a below grade crossing would be approximately $500,000. This cost includes installation of the box culvert and construction within the right-of-way but does not include any work on private property for grading or other improvements needed to provide an accessible route. Those improvements should be coordinated with the adjacent landowner to ensure feasibility. Developer Feedback Staff spoke to representatives from the two largest landowners in the Town Center. Both indicated a desire to keep their options open and respond to market demand. We believe that this master plan provides guidance for how the City wishes to see the property develop and provides direction on where public infrastructure (streets, parks, regional ponds) while giving the Council the discretion to respond to the marketplace. Staff have met with existing business owners who asked about expanding the commercial area outside of the existing commercial areas west of County Road 116 and the Town Center. Staff believes that offering other commercial sites in the Southeast District would diminish the value of the Town Center. It has been the Council’s desire to create a community center and concentrating new retail and commercial in the Town Center will help to create the place for Corcoran residents to gather. We did not recommend any new commercial areas outside of the Town Center. Summary The draft version of Appendix B is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and reflect additional refinements directed by the City Council through a series of work sessions. SE District Design Guidelines Update 5 April 4, 2019 3. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the following: a. Ordinance adopting Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance b. Resolution approving Findings of Fact for the Ordinance Amendment Attachments 1. Ordinance adopting Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance 2. Resolution approving Findings of Fact for the Ordinance Amendment ORDINANCE NO. 2019-___ Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE (CITY FILE 18-014) THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by repealing Appendix B (Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines) in its entirety and replacing with the following: See Attachment A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota 2 Attachment A Revised Appendix B (Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines) City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__ Page 1 of 1 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE (CITY FILE 18-014) WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to update Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance (Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines); and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the amendments reflect the Council’s vision for development of this area and provide guidance to landowners and developers; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the amendment based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. . VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 28th day of February 2019. ___________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Appendix B Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines DRAFT March 27, 2019 | 3 Southeast District Overview | 5 Purpose Application Southeast District Vision Sites and Structures Southeast District Principles | 7 Landscaping and Screening Signage and Gateways Parks, Trails and Public Space Healthy Communities | 25 Town Center | 27 Overview Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height Screening and Loading Facades Streets Parking and Access Landscaping and Screening Community Center Test Table of Contents Downtown Core | 39 Overview Vision Site Development Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height Streetscape Parking Public Art Signage Plazas Implementation | 45 Southeast District Boundary Town Center Downtown Core Existing Downtown Floodplain Watercourse Maple/Basswood Disturbed Woodland Savanna/Pasture Wet Prairie Emergent Shrub Floodplain Forest NP / Neighborhood Park OSP / Nature Park ASA / Athletic Search Area Golf Course On Road Trail Off Road Trail Potential Water Tower Open Water Potential Natural Gas Pipeline Easement Trail City of Corcoran Proposed Trails Parks Utilities Wetland Communities Upland Plant Communities Important Features LEGEND District Boundaries * Southeast District Analysis Map. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes planned future infrastructure improvements in the district including rerouting County Road 10 to provide safer access points and improving County Road 10 intersections. The existing trail system will be supplemented by a network of on- and off-road trails. Natural assets including wetlands, creeks and uplands, woodlands and savannah provide a framework and inspiration for development aesthetics. A new water tower is planned within the district. The general location is shown on the map, but the final location will be determined as development occurs. Municipal sanitary sewer and water are also in place to serve the future Town Center. 01 Overview | 5 In 2015, the City of Corcoran, in partnership with Hennepin County, began work to update the existing design guidelines and master plan for the Southeast District. The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines were modified to reflect the 2030 Future Land Use Plan and other changes needed to implement the City’s Vision. This update was developed to reflect the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which no longer includes the realignment of County Roads 10 and 50, but does continue to show a partial realignment of County Road 10 onto Meister Road at a future date. The Southeast District is the historic heart of the City. The intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 116 is a historic crossroads and this area is home to the existing city hall, St. Thomas Catholic Church and the existing business park. The Southeast District is also beginning to see the residential development that has long been anticipated with the development of Lennar’s “Ravinia” neighborhood and M/I Homes “Bass Lake Crossing” and “Bass Lake Crossing South.” The Town Center (including the Downtown Core) within the Southeast District is a mixed-use district combining retail, office and service commercial with a mix of low, medium and higher density residential. The planned development is balanced by extensive open space and natural resources, including two golf courses (Rush Creek & Shamrock), Lions Park, Corcoran Community Park, the City Hall park and the Rush Creek corridor. Purpose The primary purpose of Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines is to set basic parameters, describe preferences and illustrate design intent. These guidelines serve as principles within which creative design can and should occur – there is no one solution, but many options that meet the basic requirements of this document. Application The format and content are specifically tailored for use as a supplement to the Zoning Ordinance. This master plan provides illustrative guidance for building locations and orientation. Any changes to this approved master plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Council as part of the development application. Southeast District Vision Create a complete transportation network that balances pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular use with mix of residential housing types, retail and an expanded employment base, while maintaining access to the natural resources that define Corcoran’s quality of life. Southeast District Overview Southeast District Objectives 1. The Southeast District has key transportation corridors within the City of Corcoran which provide vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian connections to adjacent communities. 2. The Southeast District is home to Corcoran Community Park. 3. The Southeast District includes a variety of businesses that provide retail and services that support the daily needs of residents. 4. The Southeast District includes a Town Center with retail, office, housing, public spaces, and employment opportunities. 5. The Southeast District provides life- cycle housing opportunities that are within walking and biking distance of Downtown. 6. The Southeast District provides a concentration of urban housing options, so that the majority of the City can remain rural. 6 | District Principles Southeast District Concept Plan. The Southeast District is the spatial framework for these design standards. The Town Center and Downtown Core are nested within the district each with additional guidance to create the neighborhoods and places envisioned by the community. Commercial Mixed Use High Density Residential Medium Density Residential Low Density Residential Public / Semi-Public Mixed Residential Parks / Open Space Agricultural Preserve Industrial Not to Scale Southeast District Boundary Town Center Downtown Core Land Use Classification Retail Residential Public Agriculture Industrial LEGEND District Boundaries District Principles | 7 02 Southeast District Principles Sites and Structures The Southeast District should continue to provide a mix of residential, commercial, office and industrial uses as described in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Design Guidelines for the district shall be the same as those described in the Zoning Ordinance for the zoning district in which the development is located and these Design Standards will provide an additional layer of standards. New residential development should provide for the full range of life cycle housing, offering choices of housing types at low, medium and higher densities. Within the Southeast District, the combination of site and building design should provide a visual cue that this is a unique place. For single family, twin and townhome structures, architecture styles including: Agrarian Contemporary, Farmhouse, and Arts & Crafts - Prairie are encouraged, as is the use of regional building materials and native plants. Development in this district should be thoughtfully designed to reflect Corcoran’s rural character. 8 | District Principles Agrarian Contemporary Agrarian Contemporary style homes rely on simple forms with strong roof lines and inviting front porches. This style is a clean, crisp, more contemporary version of the Agrarian Rural style. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Simple roof design, front to back gable or side to side • 5:12 to 12:12 roof pitches • Overhang eaves • Walls and Windows: • Horizontal or board and batten siding, stucco or a combination • Symmetrical placement and distinct fenestration rhythms • Square, circular or 2:1 proportioned vertical rectangular windows with grid patterns • Details • Porches with simple columns, trim and railings • Minimal door and window trim detailing • Dormers, cupolas, shutters, exposed rafter tails District Principles | 9 Farmhouse Farmhouse style is comfortable and practical. It is a hybrid of elements brought together by regional craftsmen and traditions of the early 20th century. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Two story • Asymmetrical, angular design with tall proportions. • Gable roof • 8:12 or greater roof pitch • Overhang eaves • Wood or asphalt shingled roof • Walls and Windows: • Wood cladding with horizontal, diagonal or vertical layout • Tall rectangular windows with large panes • Details • Decorative braces and brackets • Plain trim boards and soffits • Corbels and gable trusses • Wrap porches • Geometric patterns • Embellished porch railings 10 | District Principles Arts & Crafts - Prairie Prairie Style is truly American, derived by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. Typical style elements include: • Form and Roof • Low pitched roof with wide overhanging eaves • Massive square porch supports • Two stories with one story porches or wings • Gable roof edges flattened • 3-1/2:12 or greater roof pitch • Hipped roof • Walls and Windows: • Horizontal windows, sometimes wrapping around corners • Tall casement windows • Geometric patterns of small-pane windows • Details • Detail emphasizing horizontal lines • Contrasting wood trim • Horizontal patterns in wall materials • Window boxes • Ornamentation at the door or cornice line • Flattened pedestal urns District Principles | 11 Street Hierarchy One significant development consideration in this district is increasing the intensity of use without overloading the existing transportation network. Current plans will create safer, better managed traffic flow and correct several difficult intersections. County Road 116 will continue to be the central route through the Southeast District, but improvements are planned for where County Road 116 passes through the Town Center. As improvements are made to this road, emphasis should be placed on creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Enhancements to traffic controls, pedestrian connections, lighting, gateway elements and landscaping at key intersections will serve that purpose. The County Road 116 corridor should be designed with green boulevards on both sides, with particular attention given to the east side of the road where a linear park with off-road trail is planned. Where County Road 116 passes through the Town Center, this road should shift to the east to allow for a center landscaped boulevard and other enhancements that will express a sense of Town Center identity. The intersections of County Road 116 and Larkin Road and County Road 116 and City Hall Drive (proposed new road just south of City Hall) mark the entry points into this area, and the start of the proposed boulevard. The design of these intersections should balance the needs of traffic and pedestrians. The City will continue to work with Hennepin County to ensure future improvements are consistent with City’s vision as well as the County policy related to Complete Streets. As part of this vision, the City will look for opportunities to provide grade-separated pedestrian crossings in addition to the at-grade crossings. The existing road network should be maintained as a continuous network, with new connections where needed. Cul-de-sacs are strongly discouraged in the Town Center. Cul-de-sacs should be avoided throughout the Southeast District in favor of connecting streets that will facilitate resilient multi-modal routes within the district. The Southeast District has six main types of streets which are described and illustrated on the following pages. Each serves a specific function toward the creation of a well connected and economically viable Southeast District. Street Connectivity. A connected network of streets provides system resiliency and greater capacity with the same lane miles. Top: Connected Network is preferred. Bottom: Sparse Hierarchy with cul-de-sacs is not desirable. X 12 | District Principles Street typology in this appendix does not take the place of the standards found in the Corcoran Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Ordinance, but is intended to supplement that information with a more detailed description of the street design in this district. These standards will be applied for development in the Town Center, but the City may require developments in other areas of the Southeast District to follow the standards in the Engineering Design Standards. The developer shall be responsible for construction of all streetscape improvements along adjacent streets. These improvements include all hardscape, landscape and site amenities, such as trails, sidewalks, benches, bike racks, street trees and plantings. Frontage (space between the back of curb and the right-of-way line) can be divided into two zones: the throughway and pedestrian buffer. Throughway is foremost the accessible route for pedestrians. Once the needs for ADA accessibility are met, the remaining width is based on the needs of the frontage. An urban frontage with shopping and many pedestrians requires a wider throughway to allow for window shopping, couples walking side-by- side, strollers and the like. Pedestrian Buffer is the space between the throughway and the back of curb. It will also vary in width depending on the needs of the adjacent land uses. In active urban areas, the pedestrian buffer includes patio tables, pedestrian lighting, street trees, planters and all the amenities that support the streetscape character. In single family residential neighborhoods, the pedestrian buffer is generally tree lined with turf or plantings tended by residents. Frontage Prototype. The frontage is a subset of each street section. In high traffic areas, like Main Street, the frontage is wide, fully paved and programmed to support the wide range of retail, service and residential activities occurring on adjacent properties. throughway frontagestreet parking lane pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district right-of-way right-of-way throughway frontagestreet pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district In low density residential areas, the frontage is narrow and supports the needs of a quiet neighborhood. A sidewalk and turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees is sufficient. District Principles | 13 Type ROW Width County Road 120 feet Parkway Street 72 feet Main Street (Downtown Core)70 feet Connector Street 60 feet Local Street 50 feet Southeast District Street Types Map. Not To Scale County Road, Mid-Block (top), Corner/ Intersection (bottom). The County Road street type has a 120-foot wide standard right-of-way. County Engineering standards apply and through current traffic and future demand analysis, the roadway section may include turn lanes, two-lane or four lane sections and required clear zones for safety. On CR 116 within the Town Center, gateway intersections and planted medians reinforce the road’s role to support the Downtown Core. At gateway corners along CR 116, pedestrian amenities should reinforce the gateway character and include high visibility safety features including crosswalks with crossing countdowns lights, center refuge medians, wide pedestrian level pavements and enhanced lighting. On road bike lanes exist on CR 116 today and fit within the future section. Not all county roads are planned to include on-road bike lanes Enhanced Pedestrian Node. (Right) Major crossings of County Roads should have enhanced pedestrian nodes including extra wide concrete landings upon which to wait safely, detectable warnings, and clear crosswalk markings. This example connects a City sidewalk to a Three Rivers Park System trail and so is further enhanced with benches, litter receptacles, wayfinding, decorative fencing, and stone pedestals for future art installation. 70’ Linear ParkEAST WEST EAST WEST64’ Linear Park 120’ Right of Way 120’ Right of Way 48’ Planting Strip 5’ Bike 5’ Bike 5’ Bike 5’ Bike11’ Drive Lane 12’ Drive Lane20’ Planting Strip 24’ Planting Strip10’ Multi-Use Trail Enhanced Pedestrian Node at Crossing Enhanced Pedestrian Node at Crossing12’ Drive Lane 12’ Drive Lane 32’ Planting Strip12’ Drive Lane 9’ Planting Strip10’ Multi-Use Trail 10’ Planting Strip District Principles | 15 8-feet 16-feet wide parking lane 8-feet zero setback Parkway Street. This tree lined street has a 72-foot wide right-of-way and a center median with trees. The median may have turf or perennials and shrubs depending on the surrounding context. Parkways at the entrance to a neighborhood or district are logical places for upgrading the median plantings to perennials and shrubs with trees. In special cases, the median may be depressed and function as a stormwater amenity. In this case, upgraded plantings are advised. The City Engineer may reduce or eliminate on-street parking for this street type outside the Town Center depending on the surrounding context. 6’ Sidewalk 6’ Sidewalk 6’ Planting Strip 6’ Planting Strip 8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 11’ Drive Lane 10’ Planting Strip 11’ Drive Lane Main Street is characterized by a 70-foot right-of-way width. Buildings should have a zero setback. The pedestrian realm is an urban streetscape with space for window shopping, furnishings, pedestrian level lighting, overstory trees and planters. 16’ Pedestrian Realm 16’ Pedestrian Realm8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane Parking Lane Zero Setback8 Ft 8 Ft 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane Main Street Pedestrian Realm. The pedestrian realm on Main Street is 16- feet wide from back of curb to building face. Amenities supportive of the building uses are encouraged including: patio seating, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, and planter pots with seasonal displays. Infrastructure like pedestrian level lighting, street trees in landscaped boulevards are also appropriate. 16 | District Principles Connector Street. The Connector Street has a 60-foot right-of-way and prioritizes movement across the community. Setbacks vary by district, but the frontage is consistently a sidewalk in the throughway and a turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees. Local Street. The Local Street has a 50-foot right-of-way with parking on one side and serves the movement needs of neighborhood residents. Setbacks vary by district, but the frontage is consistently a sidewalk in the throughway and a turf boulevard with regularly spaced overstory and tall ornamental trees. The drive lane near the curb is slightly wider to accommodate vehicular buffer space. 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 5’ Sidewalk 6’ 6’ 6’ 6’ 8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane 7’ Parking Lane 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane 11’ Drive Lane 10’ Drive Lane District Principles | 17 This page left intentionally blank 18 | District Principles Landscaping and Screening Site design and landscaping should be designed to work with the existing topography of the area, preserving the rolling hills, Rush Creek natural resources corridor, woods and wetlands, and natural viewsheds and corridors. Landscape screens with berms, hedgerows, and a variety of deciduous and coniferous native trees and shrubs should be incorporated to minimize undesirable views from the public realm. Signage and Gateways Signage should be designed as an integral part of the building and site design and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 84 of the City Code. The City will work with developers to: • Include gateway signage at key intersections along County Road 116 and the Town Center. • Incorporate landscaping, lighting and hardscape to anchor the gateway’s visual presence.Gateways. City Center Drive, Main Street and Larkin Road, primary and secondary entrances to the Town Center, should have gateway amenities. landscaping, monument signage and lighting. Main Street Parkway South Parkway North District Principles | 19 Stormwater Management Water features and drainage systems are essential components of development in the Southeast District. A mix of ponds, fountains and other water elements provide focal amenities and year round activities within the framework of an environmentally responsible, visually pleasing strategy to manage stormwater. A series of regional stormwater ponds is envisioned, but each site has a responsibility to utilize best management practices (BMP) to pretreat run-off, reduce erosion and encourage infiltration in compliance with City and Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission standards. Water and landscape should be utilized within multipurpose areas that accommodate both active and passive recreational use – the following examples illustrate only a few of many possibilities: 1. Pervious pavements, underground storage and other creative techniques should be used to BMP standards, particularly in the Town Center where more density is expected. 2. Green architecture, expressed through green roofs, gray water recycling and other techniques should be included to reduce the impact of new development on stormwater systems 3. Water feature design should include both formal elements (such as reflecting pools or fountains) and natural/informal forms (such as ponds or fountains) and should explore creative ways to integrate wet landscapes with active, urban spaces. Stormwater Management. Stormwater management infrastructure can take a variety of forms. Master planning regional stormwater is the most efficient use of land. Other options include a hard working below ground system that is topped by a parking lot, streetscape or even a planted swale. These examples of stormwater infrastructure are from various locations around the Twin Cities metro area (top left to bottom right) planted swale within a parking lot, infiltration system under a parking lot, structural cell streetscape system, infiltration trench within a county road median. 20 | District Principles Southeast District Parks Within the Town Center, the linear park along County Road 116, the Town Square, and two small neighborhood playgrounds serve residents and visitors. A. Linear Park B. Town Square C. Neighborhood Park D. Neighborhood Park E. Corcoran Community Park F. City Park near City Hall G. Wildflower Park Existing Parks Proposed Parks A C E G B F D District Principles | 21 Parks, Trails and Public Space The linear park (A) should continue north and south through the town center on the East side of County Road 116, with trail connections to new civic and community spaces and uses. Safe, convenient pedestrian crossings are a priority within the entire Southeast District. New public spaces, parks, and common greens or open space should be linked to other community parks and open space with trail connections to the existing and proposed City parks and trail system. The only active park currently in the Southeast District is Corcoran Community Park (E). The park will likely change over time as the former Rockford school property is developed and road connections in this area are modified, but this will continue to be an important park in the City system and priority should be given to ensuring strong bike and pedestrian connections to this park and other planned parks in the district. A second City park is being developed on the City Hall property (F) and could be expanded to take advantage of the woodland area on the east side of the City Hall property. A new Town Square (B) is planned in the Downtown Core. The Town Square will serve as a social center for the community, suitable for concerts and celebrations, but also as a place to enjoy the scenes of downtown. Picnic tables for lunch, benches for people watching, the Town Square will be a public space to support a bustling downtown. Two small neighborhood parks (C & D) are also planned in and near the Town Center, one each to the north and south of the Downtown Core. These parks will include walking trails and playgrounds. The neighborhood park on the north is nestled in an existing woodland, and will provide interesting walking trails, connecting to City Hall, ample shade, and an opportunity for an exercise circuit (Par Course) for the adjacent senior housing development. The southern neighborhood park is perched on a terrace above the wetland and offers great views across the landscape. A playground and trails through the wetland prairie will offer birdwatching and contemplation. All three parks will be developed when the adjacent property is platted. Another park is proposed in the Southeast District near Blue Bonnet Drive and in the Northwest corner of the Ravinia development. Wildflower Park (G) was recently developed in the Ravinia development. Par Course Station Woodland Playground Wetland Overlook 22 | District Principles Public green space, within close proximity to homes and businesses, is a vital part of a healthy community. A Town Square is meant to serve as a community gathering place for celebrations throughout the seasons. This example from Burnsville is a modern destination surrounded by civic, retail and residential uses. Temporary winter uses like a small ice rink could double the value of a bandshell or picnic pavilion when considered as a warming house in the cold season. Olympic Plaza in Whistler below creates an irregular shaped rink for casual and family use. District Principles | 23 This page left intentionally blank 24 | Healthy Communities Walkable Destinations Map. A five or ten minute walk, 1/4 or 1/2 mile radius, is one common way to consider walkability. Within the Southeast District, there are intended to be a high number of parks, retail uses and residential units within that walkable range. Existing Parks Proposed Parks Not To Scale Healthy Communities | 25 03 Healthy Communities While developing these guidelines, the City of Corcoran was mindful of how community design impacts the health of the people who live, work, play, learn and worship in the city. Communities around the country are increasingly aware of the impact that land-use and transportation have on people’s ability to be active and access healthy food. We also know that a lack of physical activity, combined with diet, is one of the leading factors behind the increase in chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type II diabetes. Sidewalks, trails, bike lanes and parks all provide opportunities for people to be physically active, both recreationally and by incorporating activity into their daily routines. Mixed-use and higher density developments also encourage people to be active by making it easier to bike and walk to destinations rather than driving. When developing the plan and design guidelines for the Southeast District (including the Town Center and the Downtown Core), we looked at the following considerations: • An integrated transportation network: Streets connecting residential areas to the Downtown Core are safe, appealing and accessible to people walking and biking, as well as people driving motor vehicles. A combination of off-road and on-street bike and pedestrian facilities are included to give people safe and convenient options for active transportation. • Accessible destinations and inviting design: Housing, retail and other destinations are located in or near the downtown to invite walking by creating pleasant and safe routes. • Green space: A new Town Square and neighborhood park create additional opportunities for physical activity and promotes social connectedness. 26 | Town Center Mixed Use Town Homes Apartments Single Family Town Center Town Center Concept Plan Legend Downtown Core Gateway Nodes 79th Place 79th Place 79th AvenueTown Center Park South Park North Park Main Street Ma i n S t r e e t 76th Avenue Floodplain Wetlands Larkin Road C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e C o u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 C o u n t y R o a d 1 0 O a k L a n e M u l b e r r y L a n e L a r c h L a n e Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Good Sheperd Church City Hall Not To Scale Town Center | 27 04 Town Center Overview The Town Center is the walkable traditional neighborhood supporting the Downtown Core. The Town Center is bound by City Hall on the north, County Road 10 on the south, County Road 116 on the west and Maple Hill Road on the east. The Town Center is intended to support the Downtown Core through walkable blocks, a variety of housing types and densities, and a unified public realm aesthetic. The Downtown Core is a subset of the Town Center and shall have additional design guidelines. All development within the Southeast District will be based on an integrated transportation network that connects residential neighborhoods with the existing business park on the west side of County Road 116 and the Downtown Core on the east side of County Road 116. A combination of off-road and on-street bike and pedestrian facilities are included to give residents and visitors safe and convenient options for active transportation as an option to driving. Special emphasis will be placed on providing accessible destinations and inviting design. Housing, retail and other destinations are located in or near the Downtown Core to invite walking by creating pleasant and safe routes within the Town Center. A Town Square, City Hall Park and two small Neighborhood Parks create additional opportunities for physical activity and social connectedness. Uses within the Town Center include: mixed use, public/semi-public, and mixed residential. The Town Center shall be developed in compliance with the standards in the Zoning Ordinance and these guidelines. The entire Town Center is guided Mixed Use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. This land use category would allow development in this area by Planned Unit Development (PUD). This district provides a variety of anticipated uses and the City developed the Town Center master plan as their preferred vision for the area; however, the City is willing to evaluate other uses provided that the spirit and intent of the Town Center master plan is preserved. Concept Areas Town Center 200 acres Downtown Core 40 acres Use Size (estimated) Mixed Use 440,000 sq. ft. Single Family Residential 150 units Townhomes 170 units Apartment/Condo 500 units Town Square Park 7 acres South Neighborhood Park 1.1 acres North Neighborhood Park 3.0 acres Linear Park 9.0 acres Town Center Development Potential: The concept developed for the new Town Center includes the following development potential: 28 | Town Center Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height The area and setback requirements shall be as noted in the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the property is located, except that additional standards shall be required for the Downtown Core as noted elsewhere in this document. Placement of non-residential and multi-family residential structures should support a higher level of consideration as described in this section. Street Edge Requirement. A consistent street edge must be maintained at the right-of-way line along all street frontages. Street edge elements may consist of the primary building, low masonry walls, fences, landscaping or a combination of all of these elements. Zero Lot Line Buildings are encouraged within the Town Center and particularly in the Downtown Core. Building Frontage. At least 60% of the primary street linear frontage of each lot shall be occupied by a building at the required build-to line. Other portions of a building beyond the 60% may be set back farther than required by the build-to line. In addition, on corner lots, a minimum of the first 50 feet of the lot frontage on either side of a street intersection must be occupied by buildings set at the build to line. Parking or other space open to the sky is not allowed within this first 50 feet. The build-to line may be met either with an enclosed building or an arcade constructed with a permanent roof of the same materials as the remainder of the building. Height. Multi-story buildings (greater than two stories) built to the maximum heights permitted by zoning are encouraged. Stepping portions of upper stories back from the line of the front façade to provide areas for outdoor terraces and rooftop patios is encouraged. New single story commercial building types with flat roofs shall have a minimum cornice height of 20 feet to better define the street. Diagram of building frontage requirements for primary street and corner lot frontage. Reinforcement of the street edge with low walls and landscaping. Town Center | 29 Screening and Loading Ground Mounted Mechanical Equipment shall be fully screened and properly maintained with material similar to or compatible with material used on the main structure. Screened mechanical equipment shall not be located in the front side yard, but may be located at the side or rear yard. Trash and Recycling Storage areas shall be designed internal to the principal building and shall not be allowed in an external fenced structure. Trash and recycling storage area doors shall not be located on the primary front elevation of building, but may be located in the side or rear yard. Loading Areas and Docks shall be limited to the rear of the principal building and shall not be visible from the street. These areas shall be screened from adjacent residential areas by fencing, walls, or landscaping. Screening shall block views from public right-of-way or adjacent uses and shall be equally effective in winter and summer. Architectural screening and plantings minimize the visual impact of necessary but unappealing portions of this apartment building. 30 | Town Center Facades Facades for non-residential and multi-family residential structures should support a higher level of design as described in this section. Architectural Style shall not be restricted. However, Architectural Styles as described in Section Two are encouraged. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings, guided by the provisions in these guidelines and the Zoning Ordinance. The architectural appearance, including building character, permanence, massing, composition, and scale of all principal buildings shall comply with the Master Plan. Franchise architecture (building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature) is prohibited unless it employs a traditional storefront commercial style. Franchises or national chains shall follow these guidelines to create context-sensitive buildings that are sustainable in that they can be reused by other types of business. A - Entrances. The main entrance shall face the primary street with secondary entrances to the side or rear. In the case of a corner building or a building abutting more than one street, the City will determine which street should be considered primary. B - Appearance. All sides of buildings shall have an equal appearance in terms of materials and general design. C - Windows. At least 40% of the wall surface at the street side of the first story, non-residential, shall consist of clear windows and doors that allow a view into the working areas, lobbies or display areas. D - Roofs. Building facades that exceed 100 feet in length measured along the street frontage shall have variations in roofline or rooftop parapet. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed behind parapets or screened from the view of pedestrians. E - Elements. All buildings shall include the following elements: • Accent materials shall be wrapped around all walls; • Complementary major material colors. F - Articulation. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open space, or abutting property may not exceed 40 feet in length without visual relief consisting of one or more of the following: • The facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different materials or textures, or • Horizontal offsets of at least four feet in depth, or • Vertical offsets in the roofline of at least four feet, or • Fenestration at the first floor level which is recessed horizontally at least one foot into the facade. A/CCF D/F B/EA D/F Town Center | 31 G - Materials. Exterior building materials shall be classified either primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary materials shall cover at least 60% of the facade of a building. Secondary materials may cover no more than 30% of the facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices, and other minor elements, and may cover no more than 10% of the facade. Allowable materials are as follows: • Primary exterior building materials may be brick, stone (natural or cultured) EIFS, stucco, architectural precast concrete or glass. Bronze tinted or mirror glass are prohibited as exterior materials. • Secondary exterior building materials may be any of the primary building materials above or decorative block, integrally colored stucco, or fiber cement siding (color impregnated or painted) in vertical panel design only with hidden seams. • Accent materials may be wood, metal or fiber cement when used in trim, fascia or soffit if appropriately integrated into the overall building design and not situated in areas which will be subject to physical or environmental damage. • All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored, except where otherwise stated. • Decorative block shall be colored only by means of a pigment integral to the block material, not applied to the surface. • Sheet metal, corrugated metal, iron, shakes, plain flat concrete block are not acceptable as exterior wall materials. 32 | Town Center Streets Walkability is a priority in the Town Center. All streets and crossings should be safe and accessible for pedestrians with enhancements to support low speed vehicular travel, on street parking, and adequate right-of-way for healthy tree canopy. Design components should include paving or striping of crosswalks, curb extensions, pedestrian level and roadway level lighting, tree lined boulevards. Bike lanes can be strategically incorporated on major east/west connectors via the, Bikeway Street type, to provide thoughtful bicycle routes between the County Road 116 linear park into the Town Center district neighborhoods and beyond. Sidewalks are required along all streets within the Town Center. The location and alignment of new sidewalks shall connect directly with adjacent existing networks. The width of the sidewalk shall be consistent with City policy and the design guidelines. Where the sidewalk along the public street is interrupted by a curb cut, the walkway across the driveway shall be delineated by elevated pavement or by use of contrasting pavement materials that meet ADA accessibility standards. Parking. On-street parking shall be incorporated with the street design within the Town Center. Parking zones shall be defined either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. Curb Cuts. The number and width of curb cuts shall be limited in conformance with City policy. Sites with multiple buildings shall have unified/joint access. Utility Installation. New utilities shall be placed underground. Compatible lines (e.g., electric, phone, cable) shall be placed in a common trench. Town Center | 33 Southeast District Street Types Type ROW Width County Road 120 feet Parkway Street 72 feet Main Street (Downtown Core)70 feet Connector Street 60 feet Local Street 50 feet 79th Place 79th Place 79th Avenue Main Street 76th Avenue Larkin Road C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e Co u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 Co u n t y R o a d 1 0 M a i n S t r e e t O a k L a n e M u l b e r r y L a n e L a r c h L a n e Ma p l e H i l l R o a d Good Sheperd Church City Hall 34 | Town Center Parking and Access No parking spaces shall be located on corner lots at the point of street intersections. In the Downtown Core, parking is desired to be located behind the buildings. Reductions. Per Section 1060.060 of the Zoning Ordinance parking may be reduced by: • Up to 20% of required off-street parking spaces in the case of shared parking between abutting uses or use of public parking. • One parking space for each on-street parking space provided at the lot frontage on a public street adjacent to the lot. Pedestrian Circulation. Clearly defined, safe pedestrian access shall be provided from parking areas, adjacent public rights-of-way, and public and private open space to building entrances. Pedestrian walkways traversing parking lots with more than 60 parking spaces shall meet the following guidelines: • Walkways adjacent to parking spaces shall be at least five feet wide and shall be separated from vehicles by curbing or landscaping. • Walkways that cross parking lot drive aisles shall be delineated by stripes, contrasting pavement materials, elevated pavement, or a combination of these measures. Bicycle Parking. Non-residential developments shall strive to provide bicycle parking spaces in a convenient, visible, preferably sheltered location. Town Center | 35 Landscaping and Screening Parking bays shall have landscape islands at each end, and bays in excess of 15 spaces in length shall be divided by intermediate islands. Landscape islands shall provide at least 360 square feet of area for planting trees, shrubs and/or groundcovers. Intermediate landscape islands shall provide at least 180 square feet of planting area. A landscape buffer of a minimum five feet in width shall be provided between all parking areas and the public sidewalk. The buffer shall consist of shade trees, low shrubs or perennial flowers and a decorative fence or masonry wall. Plantings and parking lot screen walls or fences shall be no less than three feet and no more than four feet in height to allow views into and out of parking areas All land area not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks or other hard surfaces shall be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover, flowers, shrubbery and trees. Landscaping shall include a full complement of overstory, ornamental and evergreen trees, shrubbery and ground covers which are hardy and appropriate for the locations in which they are planted and provide year-long color and interest. Suggested Trees for the Town Center Valley Forge Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ Bitternut Hickory, Carya cordiformis Sienna Glen Maple, Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’ Boulevard Linden, Tilia americana ‘Boulevard’ Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra Ginkgo (male), Gingko biloba Bicolor Oak, Quercus bicolor Northern Red Oak, Quercus rubra Princeton Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ Accolade Elm, Ulmus x ‘Accolade’ River Birch (single stem), Betula nigra Korean Mountain Ash, Sorbus alnifolia Crabapple species (persistent fruit) Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulate 36 | Town Center Community Center The Town Center is intended to be a community gathering space. As such, the City may wish to allow space within the Town Center for a community center that could include recreational space, meeting space and similar uses. This would likely be a public/private partnership if it were to develop. This exhibit is intended to identify the two preferred locations for this type of facility and provide a concept for the size of facility that could be accommodated on either site. This is intended to serve an alternative to the land use concepts envisioned in the Town Center plan. Community Center Option A Community Center Option B Town Center | 37 Community Center Option A Site Area (Acres)14.1 Building Footprint (SF)80,500 Community Center Option B Site Area (Acres)23.0 Building Footprint (SF)1,001,408 Community Center Option B Community Center Option A 38 | Downtown Core Downtown Core Map: The Downtown Core is focused along Main Street and around a Town Square. Commercial mixed-use (which may include first floor commercial with residential above) is intended for a majority of the Downtown Core with medium and high-density residential uses supporting at the periphery. 79th Place M a i n S t r e e t M a i n S t r e e t C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e C i t y C e n t e r D r i v e C o u n t y R o a d 1 1 6 Co u n t y R o a d 1 0 Downtown Core | 39 05 Downtown Core Overview The Downtown Core is the commercial and civic heart of Corcoran. It is bound by 79th Avenue on the north, County Road 10 on the south, County Road 116 on the west and City Center Drive on the east. This district is the six block Main Street area as shown on the Downtown Core master plan. It is intended to offer residents and visitors a central community place to serve their daily commercial and personal service needs, and to gather with their neighbors for civic celebrations and social events. Through these guidelines, the Downtown Core will focus public and private investments in a smaller geographic area to support a critical mass of high quality development and public realm amenities. Design requirements in this section are in addition to criteria set in the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District and in these Guidelines. Where conflicts arise, this section shall prevail. Vision Downtown Corcoran is a walkable, identifiable place that reflects the unique character of the community. A mix of restaurants, shops, and services will make it possible to meet daily needs all within a walkable area of the city. This pedestrian scale, with a cohesive building and landscape appearance, will identify this area as uniquely Corcoran. Downtown Core Objectives: 1. Downtown Core maintains the unique heritage and history of Corcoran. 2. Downtown Core is where the community gathers. 3. Downtown Core provides safe, convenient access for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. 4. Downtown Core provides the daily retail and service needs for the community. 5. Downtown Core is a mix of businesses, public spaces and residential neighborhoods that are connected by complementary design elements and streetscapes. 6. Downtown Core is a destination for the region. Site Development Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with other synergistic uses, are encouraged. Development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area, with mixed-use buildings combining retail, commercial, and multi-family residential uses. Buildings - Placement, Massing and Height The area and setback requirements shall be as noted in the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which the property is located, except that additional standards shall be required for the Downtown Core as noted elsewhere in this document. Height. Buildings are required to be a minimum of two stories in the Downtown Core. Stepping portions of upper stories back from the line of the front façade to provide areas for outdoor terraces and rooftop patios is encouraged. 40 | Downtown Core Streetscape Trees and plantings Overstory trees should be placed with regularity along street frontages in order to create dapple shade within 10-15 years. Space and placement of trees, lighting and signage should be thoughtfully considered to create a unified whole supportive of Downtown Core goals. Furnishings Main Street is designed as a traditional downtown main street, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian level lighting, and furnishings including benches and trash receptacles. These elements shall also occur within the Town Center, to a lesser extent. Outdoor Dining Pavement widths are wider in the Downtown Core than in other areas of the City in order to support the widest variety of streetscape amenities. Outdoor dining shall be permitted through the Downtown Core and shall be placed in the pedestrian buffer area of the sidewalk section. Awnings Where awnings are used, canvas, fabric or vinyl awnings are preferable. If glass or metal awnings are employed, they shall closely complement the building’s architectural character and aesthetic. The bottom of a window awning shall be set at least seven feet above the public sidewalk. Back lighted vinyl awnings and canopy signs shall not be used. Suggested Trees for the Downtown Core Princeton Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ Accolade Elm, Ulmus x ‘Accolade’ Skyline Honeylocust, Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Skyline’ Valley Forge Elm, Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ Boulevard Linden, Tilia americana ‘Boulevard’ Ohio Buckeye, Aesculus glabra Ginkgo (male), Ginkgo biloba Kentucky Coffeetree (male), Gymnocladus dioicus Japanese Tree Lilac, Syringa reticulate Thornless Cockspur Hawthorne, Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Downtown Core | 41 Sidewalks and Boulevards County Road 116 and Main Street in the Downtown Core warrants a unique design treatment. This intersection will be developed as the entry into the Downtown Core with appropriate identity elements. The County Road 116 linear park will offer trails through a landscaped open space, which extends into the Downtown Core and greater Town Center. The City will continue to work with Hennepin County to ensure that the ultimate design of County Road 116 respects the City’s intention to develop a district that is safe and accessible for all modes of transportation, including walking and biking. Parking 1. No parking spaces shall be located on corner lots at the point of street intersections. 2. No parking spaces shall be located between the immediate front of the principal structure and the abutting front lot line. throughway frontagestreet parking lane pedestrian buffer building type & setback varies by zoning district right-of-way 42 | Downtown Core Public Art Public art is encouraged in the Downtown Core. Durable, safe, artful enhancements to furnishings, paving, signage and building facades are also encouraged. All locations and works of art, regardless of ownership, placed within the public rights of- way or public areas shall be approved by the City Council prior to installation. Downtown Core | 43 Signage Signage shall comply with Chapter 84 of the City Code. However, in the Downtown Core the City is open to considering more creative signage to reflect the energetic commercial/ entertainment uses that may be developed in the subdistrict. Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable when displayed within interior storefront windows. 44 | Downtown Core Plazas All properties with principal buildings in excess of 30,000 square feet shall be required to have a public plaza space. The public plaza space shall include benches, bike racks trash receptacles, lighting fixtures and other amenities to create a welcoming space for tenants of the building and members of the public. These plaza spaces should be visible from the public street. Implementation | 45 06 Implementation Introduction The design guidelines provide distinct strategies for guiding form and appearance. This vision will take several years to implement. Successful implementation will require consistent application of the Design Guidelines by City staff and City Council. Zoning enforcement and design guidelines will not succeed without the cooperation and commitment of landowners, development interests and the rest of the community. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map The Corcoran Southeast District Plan and Design Guidelines are consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map will be undertaken as a separate action following adoption of these guidelines. Design Review The design guidelines will be administered by staff as part of the development review process. Staff will incorporate design review to ensure compliance with the design guidelines as a standard step in the development review process. 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 612-252-9070 www.landform.net Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. TO: Corcoran Planning Commission FROM: Kevin Shay through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 27, 2019 for the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting RE: PUBLIC HEARING. City initiated Development Rights Program and Open Space & Preservation Ordinance Amendment (City File 18-014) 60-DAY REVIEW DEADLINE: N/A 1. Background Corcoran uses a development rights program as a method of managing development density in rural areas where municipal services are not planned and in Metropolitan Urban Service Areas (MUSA) where municipal services are planned but have not yet been provided. Council asked staff to review the development rights policy and the Open Space & Preservation Plat ordinance to understand opportunities for making it easier for property owners to develop their land. September 28th Council Work Session Summary At the September 28th City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to modify the development rights program to allow 1 unit per 10 acres regardless of street pavement status. The Council also spent considerable time discussing OS&P options. Generally, the Council agreed the basic concepts in the program should be maintained, but further discussion was warranted on several issues including: • Street standards (pavement required? Curb & gutter or add a new standard for public streets with ditches?) • Open Space preservation – permanent or until municipal sewer are provided? • Consider different standards for OS&P developments in the UR district versus the RR district • Should they require a rezoning to PUD or allow as a CUP with standards? • How much open space should be required to be preserved and how much should be upland (not wetland)? • Sidewalks are currently required in all subdivisions—should the City have different standards in the RR district (standard and/or OS&P)? • How do we preserve significant natural features and other important land areas? Agenda Item: 6.d. Ordinance Amendment – DR and OSP (City File 18-014) 2 April 4, 2019 October 11th Council Work Session Summary Staff presented a redlined version of the Zoning Ordinance development rights standards to allow 1 unit per 10 acres regardless of pavement status. The Council indicated support for the change and clarified that the change would be based on the existing development rights and simply assuming that the development rights were increased as if the street changed from gravel to paved rather simply 1 per 10 based on today’s lot size. There was considerable discussion about street standards. Staff indicated that they do not support a change to the pavement section. Council indicated that they would be willing to consider a ditch section for developments in the RR district. Staff noted that the Subdivision Ordinance and Engineering Standards require sidewalks on one side of all streets, however, the Council indicated a willingness to consider waiving that requirement for developments in the RR district. The draft ordinance amendment continues to require developments inside the MUSA in the UR district have sidewalks and curb and gutter on the streets but does not require that in RR district. The Council discussed the need to ensure that these developments are preserving natural resources and prime farm land in meaningful ways. January 24th Council Work Session Summary Staff presented a redlined version of the OS&P Ordinance that allowed a street section with ditches, eliminated permanent preservation for most areas and increased the open space requirement to 50%. The draft also clarified language to better meet Council goals. The Council indicated support for the draft ordinance with one change to allow for permanent preservation of the high-quality natural resources in the City. 2. Analysis of Request Development Rights Program Corcoran’s development rights program was developed with the intention of managing development in rural areas and areas where municipal services are planned but have not yet been provided. Within the MUSA, developments that are planned for City services are restricted according to minimum lot sizes outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and density standards identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The development rights program is unusual, and most cities manage density through minimum lot sizes. In Corcoran, the number of lots created outside the MUSA that are not planned for City services are restricted by the number of development rights. Historically, the development rights program has been more difficult to administer than a minimum lot size and tracking has been a challenge over the years due to inconsistent record-keeping at City Hall. However, landowners have been operating under this system for more than 30 years and it does allow more flexibility than a minimum lot size when development is proposed. The Council discussed this and agreed to keep the development rights program. However, the Council discussed whether or not the different development rights (one development right per 30 acres on a gravel road and one development right per 10 acres on a paved road) were incentivizing paving as Ordinance Amendment – DR and OSP (City File 18-014) 3 April 4, 2019 some previous Council’s may have hoped. After much discussion, the Council directed staff to change the ordinance to allow one development right per 10 acres. Council directed staff that the change to the development rights would be based on the existing development rights and simply assuming that the development rights were increased as if the street changed from gravel to paved rather than 1 per 10 based on today’s lot size. The development rights map was adjusted using this method for the existing development rights on a property. An example of the calculation is outlined below: 8100 Strehler Road – three existing development rights; 1. This parcel has an existing home. 2. Under the one per 30 acres calculation, the property would have had 6 development rights in addition to the existing home. It appears that three parcels were subdivided from the property, which leaves the three development rights. 3. Three development rights is multiplied by three for the assumption of a paved road. This gives nine development rights. 4. The nine development rights is decreased by one for the existing household on the property to provide a total of eight development rights. 5. It appears that if the development rights were increased using a calculation based on the existing acreage for all properties with existing development rights the example property would have; a. 183.43 acres / 10 = 18 development rights 6. The formula was created so as not to give “extra” development rights to parcels that have already used development rights while still increasing development rights on property . If there is a dispute about the development rights shown on the map, the landowner can appeal to the City Council by showing how the number is incorrect. The ordinance amendment makes this change to the City Code and the attached map shows how the change will impact specific properties. Open Space & Preservation Ordinance OS&P plats are allowed by right in the RR and UR zoning districts. This means that the developer has a three-step subdivision process: a. Sketch Plan review b. Preliminary Plat c. Final Plat However, if the developer does not comply with the standards in the OS&P ordinance, they must apply for a PUD, which requires the following steps: a. Sketch Plan review b. Rezoning to PUD, preliminary PUD development plan, Preliminary Plat c. Final Plat and Final PUD development Plan Ordinance Amendment – DR and OSP (City File 18-014) 4 April 4, 2019 Density Bonuses The Metropolitan Council provides regional planning for the 7-County Metropolitan Area and they have designated Corcoran as “Diversified Rural”, which are areas located adjacent to Emerging Suburban Edge of MUSA where the region will “protect rural land for rural lifestyles today and potential urbanized levels of development sometime after 2040”. At the May 18, 2017 Comprehensive Plan Work Session, the City Council directed staff to accept this designation for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan efforts. The current OS&P Ordinance does not comply with the Metropolitan Council policies for the Diversified Rural Areas, which does not allow for permanent preservation of land. The OS&P ordinance allows land to be temporarily or permanently preserved, and the developer is essentially allowed to develop at a greater density than 1 unit per 10 acres. While the Metropolitan Council’s policies support increased clustered density, they do not support permanent preservation of land. Metropolitan Council allows increased density via a “Flexible Development” policy. The reasoning behind this is that if the property owner chooses to subdivide the property with temporary preservation, further development of land is possible on the land in the future. This strategy gives the community and land owners the option to allow land to be preserved for future development and immediate preservation of natural resources. The draft ordinance recommends conservation and preservation of the open space until municipal sewer and water are available and then allowing subdivision of the open space, with the exception of high-quality natural communities. This would be consistent with the intent of both the City and Metropolitan Council policies to preserve land until sewer and water is available. Street Standards In 2004, the City Council adopted new Subdivision and Zoning standards which were intended to encourage quality development and establish minimum development standards. As part of that discussion, the Council affirmed that all new public streets would be paved. However, there was some discussion about street standards. The Public Works Director recommends no changes to the street section, which we believe is the minimum standard to ensure that the pavement and road bed survive with minimal maintenance. However, the Council indicated some support for ditch sections rather than curb and gutter to manage storm water. It is staff’s opinion that this does not always save the developer money (it will vary based on site constraints) and it will increase city maintenance costs. However, we have drafted an ordinance that allows that as an option in the RR district with increased density bonuses for developers who do provide curb and gutter as that has a lower long-term cost to the City. The City has developed a new rural street section and this option would allow ditches but would require that the right-of-way be increased from 60 feet to 80 feet to accommodate the ditch section. A draft of this section is attached to this report for review. Ordinance Amendment – DR and OSP (City File 18-014) 5 April 4, 2019 Different standards in UR and RR The draft ordinance continues to require sidewalks and curb and gutter for developments in the UR district but does not require them in the RR district. With a potential for increased density and future extension of municipal sewer and water that warrant an urban street section with curb and gutter and sidewalks a density bonus is included in the draft ordinance to encourage these improvements. Open Space Standards The current Ordinance allows property owners to increase their development rights if they develop under the City’s Open Space & Preservation (OS&P) Ordinance. Under this Ordinance the developer may double or triple the number of units allowed on a site. The current ordinance (approved in 2011) requires that only 25% of the land on the property be preserved (permanently or temporarily) as open space, with 50% of dedicated open space preserved as upland. However, the City’s original OS&P ordinance required 50% open space preservation. The draft ordinance includes reinstating the development standards from the previous ordinance to encourage preservation of significant natural resources or restoration of land per the Council discussion. This is included in the draft ordinance and is consistent with the prior standards that Corcoran’s two existing OS&P neighborhoods developed under. The City has approved three OS&P developments: • Summerhill (on Willow Drive), which has 52% open space • Meadow Creek Estates (north of Tessmer Road and west of County Road 19), which has 50% open space • Refuge at Rush Creek (south County Road 117), which has been approved, but not built and has 32.4% open space. While this is less than the 75% open space recommended by the Metropolitan Council Flexible Residential Development policy, the 50% open space is consistent with what was required for the two existing OS&P developments. Summary The City Council has discussed the proposed changes over a series of work sessions. Staff believes that the revisions will simplify the process for developers and provide additional development options while still protecting the opens spaces and natural features valued by Corcoran residents. 3. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the following: a. Ordinance Amendment related to Development Rights b. Ordinance Amendment related to Open Space and Preservation Plats c. Resolution approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment related to Development Rights d. Resolution approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment related to Open Space and Preservation Plats Ordinance Amendment – DR and OSP (City File 18-014) 6 April 4, 2019 Attachments 1. Ordinance Amendment related to Development Rights 2. Ordinance Amendment related to Open Space and Preservation Plats 3. Resolution approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment to Development Rights 4. Resolution approving findings of fact for Ordinance amendment related to Open Space and Preservation Plats 5. Revised DRAFT Development Rights Map 6. Proposed Rural and Urban Street Sections for OS&P 7. Summerhill Preliminary Plat 8. Meadow Creek Estates Preliminary Plat 9. Refuge at Rush Creek Preliminary Plat City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Page 1 of 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2019-xx Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 1040 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (CITY FILE 18-014) THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Chapter 1040.020 Subd. 8 “Urban Reserve District (UR)” (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 8. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non-residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri-businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran “Development Rights Map” on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter-quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40-acre quarter- quarter parcel due to public road right-of-way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D.B. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. E.C. No lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights, except in the following circumstances: City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Page 2 of 3 1. When approved as part of an Open Space and Preservation (OS&P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance, 2. When approved as part of a clustering option as allowed by Subd. 7 of this Section., or 3. When the property is located on a gravel road where future paving would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: a. No lots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. b. No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. c. The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. d. The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved by City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development rights are obtained through paving of the adjacent street. SECTION 2. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Chapter 1040.030 Subd. 7 “Rural Residential District (RR)” (Zoning Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 7. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non-residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri-businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran “Development Rights Map” on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter-quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40-acre quarter- quarter parcel due to public road right-of-way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Page 3 of 3 D.B. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. 1.C. No lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights, except in the following circumstances:When approved as part of an Open Space and Preservation (OS&P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance., 1. When the property is located on a gravel road where future paving would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: a. No lots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. b. No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. c. The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. d. The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved by City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development rights are obtained through paving of the adjacent street. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2019-xx Motion By: Seconded By: CITY OF CORCORAN AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 940 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVATION PLATS (CITY FILE 18-014) THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of the City Code. The text of Chapter 940 “Open Space and Preservation (OS&P) Plats” (Subdivision Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the stricken material and adding the underlined material as follows: See attached Exhibit A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 2 EXHIBIT A SECTION 940 – OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVATION (OS&P) PLATS 940.010 – PURPOSE OF DIVISION. The purpose of Open Space and Preservation plats (OS&P) is to minimize acreage used in developments that are approved prior to availability of urban services and to improve and preserve wildlife habitat, quality of life and land values within the City through economic incentives to preserve high quality woodlands, interconnected vegetated corridors, agricultural land, open space, and other significant natural features as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. OS&P plats provide owners within the Rrural residential Residential and Urban Reserve zoning districts with added flexibility in designing plats as well as incentives to voluntarily protect, preserve, enhance or restore natural resources on their property. OS&P Plats includes three application types beyond the basic development type, based on the amount of permanently preserved open space. Each application type includes some development right bonus. In addition to encouraging natural resource preservation and restoration, OS&P plats are intended as a means of facilitating an orderly and economically viable transition to eventual development with urban services. 940.020 – OBJECTIVES OF DIVISION AND DEFINITIONS. Subd. 1. The objectives of this division are to: A. Preserve natural resources as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. B. Preserve permanent natural habitat and vegetated corridors for the shelter and movement of diverse wildlife. C. Preserve viable tracts of land for long-term agricultural use. D. Allow greater flexibility in the design of residential developments in order to create a more esthetically pleasing visual impact than standard development, particularly along arterial roadways and with respect to abutting properties. E. Create cohesive neighborhoods to establish local identity and increase community interaction. F. Reduce the costs of future public roadstreet and utility infrastructure through by designing to improve the efficiency of future connections and minimize site restoration costs associated with future utility construction. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 3 G. Provide economic incentives to land owners to preserve, protect and/or restore high quality woodlots and other identified natural resources areas. H. Accomplish the objectives of the comprehensive plan in a voluntary manner through the use of incentives. 940.030 APPLICATION TYPES. Subd. 1. OS&P plats are subject to the standards in this section, which provides additional development rights in exchange for preservation of natural features and creation of a higher quality development than might otherwise be expected.Four application types are available, three of which are an OS&P development with development right bonuses as indicated below: 1. Standard Plat: 100% of development rights. A. OS&P with no permanent preservation or restoration: Lots clustered and in acceptable lot sizes to accommodate private septic system and a minimum of 25% of gross land area shall be preserved or restored and of that 50% shall be upland area. = 150% of development rights. B. OS&P with permanent preservation and or restoration: Lots clustered and in acceptable lot sizes to accommodate private septic system and a minimum of 25% of gross land area shall be preserved or restored and of that 50% shall be upland area. = 200% of development rights. C. OS&P with permanent preservation and or restoration and other provisions as required in “C” with community well and septic under a PUD = 300% of development rights Subd 2. Lands within the Greenway corridor as identified on the Nnatural resource Resource Inventory or Ecologically Significant Natural Area maps in the Comprehensive Plan qualify for OS&P plats. The boundaries of the land identified in the maps may be modified by the City based on individual site characteristics. Other areas have been identified as target areas by the City within the MUSA and in rural residential areas. These areas are indicated on overlay natural resource maps attached to the Comprehensive Plan. A parcel outside one of these categories may apply for permanent preservation or restoration and, if the proposed permanent preservation or restoration is approved by the City, receive the applicable development right bonus as approved by the City. Preservation and restoration areas shall follow the City’s adopted Design Standards for Preservation and Restoration lands. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 4 Subd. 3. Any Application type can develop in stages based on the approved plat. Subd. 4. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) will be required for any application type that proposes a deviation from minimum lot size standards and/or the use of off-lot septic or well or community septic or well. 940.040 – PROCEDURE. Subd. 1. All procedures for a standard subdivision as provided in Section 930 and Section 935 of the Subdivision Ordinance shall be followed for each type of open space preservation plat application, with the addition of the following: A. A pre-application meeting with the City and potential easement holders in order for all parties to be made fully aware of any procedures, policies, or other issues regarding the plat. B. A sketch/concept plan shall be required that includes the following: 1. Classification by wetland type and acreage of all wetlands with and to a distance of 100 feet beyond the boundary lines of such plat. 2. Vegetation of the site (pasture, woodlands, hedgerows, etc.) including a general description of species of trees and a summary of the approximate percent of each species and their size and stage of maturity. 3. An outline of the land area to be designated as open space and its proposed use as park, trail, temporary open space, permanent preserve or restoration, or wastewater treatment area. C. Data for preliminary plat. All information required to be submitted in Section 930 is required to be submitted with any OS&P application, with the addition of the following: 1. A resource inventory presented on an aerial photograph at a scale of no less than one inch equals 200 feet, including the following: a. Vegetation inventory identifying the general cover types defining boundaries of woodland areas and identifying stand-alone trees of a size and species identified in the City preservation and restoration standards as significant. b. Trees or wooded areas to be removed for streets, drives, buildings, drainage or other purposes shall be identified. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 5 c. Visual resources, showing views onto the tract from surrounding roadstreets and public areas, as well as views within the tract. d. Description of the historic character of buildings and structures, historically important landscapes, and known archeological features. e. Context, including general outlines of existing buildings, land uses, and natural features such as water bodies or wooded areas, roadstreets and property boundaries within 100 feet of the tract. 2. A calculation of the proposed open space or preservation plat density as determined by Section 940.070. 3. A narrative from the applicant as to the rationale behind the proposed layout and open space. 4. An itemized list of all documents, agreements and actions necessary to be completed prior to recording of the plat, including land area to be protected with a conservation easement as open space or park dedication, the number and size of lots, areas proposed for stormwater management and sewage treatment areas (primary and secondary). This shall include all applicable Homeowners' association documents (if any), including bylaws, deed restrictions, covenants, and proposed conservation easements, prepared or approved by the holder of the conservation easement. 940.050 – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Subd. 1. OS&P or restoration plats shall comply with the following minimum standards: A. Land area. 1. Minimum gross acreage is determined based on a wastewater treatment plan. On-site treatment will require appropriate setbacks and a primary and secondary wastewater treatment/disposal site. 2. Under an OS&P with no permanent preservation or restoration, land not used in the development may be retained by the owner and any successor in interest, subject to a covenant with the City that such land may not be developed until such time as urban sewer service is provided and at such time shall be subject to development standards City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 6 with urban densities. Continued agricultural use shall be permitted until such time as sewer and water are available and orderly urban development occurs. 3. Under an OS&P plat a minimum of 2550% percent of the gross land area (of no more than two pieces) of the development site shall be dedicated as preserved open space (either temporary or permanent). Permanent oOpen space must be protected by a conservation easement or deed restrictions in favor of the city. Of that amount, 50 percent (net 12.525%) shall be upland area. Wetland restoration (including abandonment of legally tiled areas) will be credited towards the 12.5% upland. One acre of restored wetland shall equal one acre of upland. B. Open space development standards. Open space to be permanently preserved or restored within an OS&P plan shall meet the following criteria: 1. Open space shall be in a contiguuouscontiguous, connected configuration including or adjacent to existing natural areas or parks. 2. Open space shall be maintained free of noxious weeds, litter or debris. 3. Open spaces shall be protected by the placement of a conservation easement, covenant or deed restriction in favor of the City over the open space. a. For areas designated as high quality by the Natural Resource Inventory or Ecologically Significant Natural Area maps in the Comprehensive Plan, the conservation easement shall be permanent. 2.b. For all other areas, Tthe conservation easement shall remain in place until municipal sewer and water are available to serve the site. At such time, the open space may be developed in accordance with the regulations in place at that time. 3.4. Open space shall be owned by an individual, a homeowners' association, the City or other legal entity that will use the land for open space purposes pursuant to a conservation easement or covenant restricting additional development until urban services are provided (only applies to open space in excess of required 25%). In the case of private ownership of open space where public access is desired, such as a trail crossing or other public purpose, the City shall require that a public easement be provided over the open space area. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 7 4.5. In the event that it is impossible to locate sufficient suitable building sites to use the development rights generated by the property and plat design, such rights may be transferred to an adjacent property, within the city, so long as the development rights are used in a development that also follows open space development standards and does not exceed a 35% increase in development intensity compared to the property without transferred-in development rights. A PUD will be required for any OS&P desiring to transfer development rights. 5.6. A preservation, restoration and management plan agreeable to the City shall be prepared and filed for open space land. This plan shall include areas proposed for interim agricultural uses as well as permanent temporary open space easements. a. The City Council may, at its discretion, require financial guarantees of performance of restoration, seeding, cutting or planting. b. Where land remains in the ownership of the developer or an association, the City may inspect the property at any time to ensure that provisions of the management plan are being implemented. c. The City shall adopt a model restoration and management plan that may be adapted as appropriate to each situation. C. Water and sewer systems. 1. Water may be provided by individual on-site wells, or by one or more community wells in open space areas, meeting all State Department of Health requirements. 2. Individual sewage treatment systems are required to be located on each individual lot, except as otherwise approved by the City Council. The developer must identify both primary and secondary locations for City planning review. Permitting of individual septic systems shall be through Hennepin County. Individual sewage systems shall not be located on land with permanent preservation or restoration easements or land dedicated to the City. 3. The City may approve a centralized wastewater treatment system and smaller individual lots as part of a Planned Unit Development (PUD), provided the applicant can show compliance with MPCA standards and the City finds that the proposal would comply with PUD City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 8 standards, all City requirements and would have no adverse impact on the environment or neighboring properties. The City will review the following information as part of the plan review, but all permitting shall be as required by the State of Minnesota. Centralized wastewater treatment systems may be located in temporarily restricted open space within an easement. This area shall not be included in the land area designated as preserved or restored open space. A sewage treatment system management plan must be submitted to the city that must be reviewed and approved prior to being recorded with the final plat. The plan shall clearly identify the following: a. The applicant must provide the following information to support the proposed primary and secondary septic sites: i. Hydrologic study prepared by a qualified individual for the proposed septic site. ii. A minimum of 4 soil borings on each primary septic site and 2 soil borings on each secondary site. iii. Percolation tests for the primary septic site. iv. Well locations for the proposed development. b. The applicant must provide a management (maintenance, replacement and repair) plan for centralized wastewater treatment system as approved by the City. The management plan must be reviewed and approved by the City Council and recorded with the final plat. The plan should clearly identify the following: i. The ownership of the centralized wastewater treatment system. ii. An annual schedule for maintenance, inspection and monitoring of the centralized wastewater treatment system. iii. Assignment of responsibility for the management of and payment for the centralized wastewater treatment system. iv. Contingency plan in the event of failure of the centralized wastewater treatment. v. Financial guarantees, covering the estimated cost of maintaining and replacing a centralized system. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 9 vi. Provisions describing how the sewage treatment portion of the system will be protected from vehicles, animals, humans and other sources of risk. vii. The name and license number of the system's designer. viii. Provision for cost effective future connection of the wastewater treatment system(s) to urban services within one year after such services are provided at the boundary of the development, with sufficient financial guarantees to ensure no added cost to the City. ix. If financial guarantees for any of the above provisions are part of an association assessment or treasury fund, the City shall be given access to annual audit records, at the expense of the association, to ensure proper funding. If such guarantees are the private responsibility of the developer, the City shall require guarantees from the responsible individual(s). D. Dimensional regulations and Development standards. The dimensional regulations for open space preservation plats must comply with standards of the underlying zoning district, but may vary from the underlying zoning district dimensional regulations provided they comply with the following standards: 1. Minimum lot size. There is no minimum lot size. The applicant must provide information to show that a primary and secondary septic site can fit on the site or on adjacent property in compliance with ordinance requirements. 2. The maximum lot area of each created lot shall not exceed two times the minimum lot area for a single family dwelling in the zoning district that is compatible with the land use category in which the property is located. 3. Building setbacks. The minimum building setbacks shall be as follows: a. Front: Front line of home shall be within 75’ of front property line25 feet (unless adjacent to an arterial streetMajor Roadway, which has minimum setback of 100 feet from major roads. Major Roadways are Principal Arterial, A Minor Reliever, A Minor Expander Roadways and A Minor Connector as shown on the 2030 City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 10 Roadway Functional Classification map in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.). b. Side, internal: 15 10 feet. c. Side, street: 25 feet. d. Rear: 25 feet. 4. Maximum impervious surface. Maximum impervious surface within each lot shall be 25 percent. 45. Variations from the dimensional requirements for lot size, setbacks or impervious surface may be approved with a PUD if the City Council finds that the request is consistent with the PUD standards. 65. Street standards. Street standards shall comply with this article. a. OS&P plats in the UR zoning district shall comply with urban street standards, which include curb and gutter and sidewalks within the right-of-way and shall be permitted to develop at 200% of the existing development rights. b. OS&P plats in the RR zoning district may be permitted to use the rural street standards. i. OS&P plats in RR district that choose to develop with rural street section shall be permitted to develop at 150% of the existing development rights. ii. OS&P plats that choose to develop with the urban street section shall be permitted to develop at 200% of the existing develop at 200% of the existing development rights. 76. Accessory structures (such as gazebos, benches and play equipment) shall be allowed on preserved open space lots without a principal structure as provided for in the developer's agreement and approved by the City Council. 87. A buffer zone of at least 100 feet shall be provided at the perimeter of the developed area of the site abutting public streets. The buffer zones shall be thickly planted with native grasses, shrubs and trees to minimize land use conflicts. E. Development design guidelines applicable to all OS&P developments with no permanent preservation of open space: City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 11 1. All lots shall be clustered in a manner to create temporary open space that will be held in a covenant for future development at the time sewer is extended. 2. The temporary open space shall be contiguous land, or adjacent to a similarly classified property, in order to facilitate future development. 3. A ghost plat shall be designed for all temporary open space areas at the same time as the Preliminary and Final plat is review and approved. The ghost plats shall indicate future access, internal roadstreet network and connections and future lot layout. 4. All lots shall front a paved roadstreet, internal to the site. F. Development design guidelines applicable to all OS&P developments with permanent preservation or restoration of open space. Residential lots should be designed to achieve as many of the following objectives as possible: 1. Arrange lots around a central focal point such as: a. A central green, boulevard or square. b. A physical amenity such as a meadow, a stand of trees, a stream or water body, or some other natural feature. 2. Locate lots such that at least 50 percent of the lots within a neighborhood abut open space, or other amenity, on at least one side. A local street may separate lots from open space. 3. Preserve views from each building unit and from off-site vantage points to the maximum possible. 4. Locate neighborhood recreational open spaces such that they are an integral part of the neighborhood, are suitable for the projected demographic makeup of residents, are at an elevation appropriate to their intended recreational use, have boundaries that are clearly defined and are accessible to all neighborhood residents from a public street or trail. Connect individual home sites with pedestrian corridors or sidewalks to larger open spaces and places of destination on-site and off-site. Open spaces should be accessible to pedestrians at roughly 1,200-foot intervals along public roadways. Pedestrian corridors between lots shall be at least 50 feet in width and buffered from view of adjacent properties. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 12 5. Locate lots to preserve woodlands, farmland or other natural features or character, including places of historic, archeological or cultural value. Preserve natural resources as identified in the Comprehensive Plan to the maximum extent possible in a contiguous, connected configuration. Natural open spaces may include, but are not limited to, fields, wetlands, slopes, bluffs, woods, lakes, ponds, streams, shore lands, and other environmentally sensitive areas. 6. Providing covenants to create an architectural theme to include items such as landscaping, porches, side or rear loaded or detached garages. A written narrative describing the architectural theme shall be provided with the preliminary plat. 7. Locate houses and garages such that the garages do not dominate the streetscape. 8. Locate septic systems on the most suitable soils for subsurface septic disposal and in such manner as to provide for cost effective and least disruptive future connection of the wastewater treatment system(s) to urban services. 9. Landscape common areas and street rights-of-way with native vegetation with high wildlife conservation value. 940.060 – OWNERSHIP OF COMMON AREAS. Subd. 1. Operation and maintenance requirements for residential subdivision common open space facilities shall be as provided in this division. Where certain land areas or structures are provided within the subdivision for private recreational use or as common service facilities or centralized wastewater treatment systems, the owner of such land and buildings shall provide covenants as approved by the City to ensure their continued operation and maintenance to a predetermined reasonable standard. These common areas may be placed under the ownership of one of the following, depending upon which is more appropriate in the discretion of the city: A. Dedicated to the public where a community-wide use would be anticipated; or B. Subdivider's ownership and control; or C. Homeowners' associations. A homeowners' association shall be established to maintain all permanently preserved open space and recreational facilities, except in cases where the land is dedicated to the City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 13 City for public purposes. Such homeowners' association management agreements shall be established prior to the sale of any lots. Homeowners' association management agreements shall include the following: 1. The agreement shall include a legal description of the common lands, facilities and permanent open space or conservation areas. 2. The permanent open space restrictions must be in perpetuity and not for a specific term of years. 3.2. Membership in the association shall be mandatory for all purchasers of homes in the development and their successors. 4.3. The agreement shall include restrictions placed upon the use and enjoyment of the lands or facilities, including the persons or entities entitled to enforce the restrictions. 5.4. The agreement shall include a mechanism for resolving disputes among the owners or association members. 6.5. The agreement shall provide standards for scheduled maintenance of open spaces, buildings and facilities. The association must be responsible for liability insurance and local taxes, 7.6. The agreement shall provide a plan guaranteeing continuing maintenance of open spaces that shall be submitted to the city council as part of the data requirements for an open space development. 8.7. The agreement shall include a mechanism to assess and enforce the common expenses for the land or facilities, including upkeep and maintenance expenses, real estate taxes and insurance premiums. 9.8. The agreement shall include the conditions and timing of the transfer of ownership and control of land or facilities to the association or the common ownership. 10.9. The homeowners must pay their pro rata share of associated costs and the assessment levied by the association shall become a lien on the property in accordance with the law; and 11.10. The association must be able to adjust the assessment to meet changed circumstances and needs City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 14 12.11. Any proposed change in the articles of association or incorporation shall require the prior written approval of the City. 13.12. Any other matters the developer or City deems appropriate shall be included. 940.070 – CALCULATION OF BASE DENSITY; DENSITY BONUSES. Subd. 1. To calculate the allowed density for a given parcel for open space preservation plat purposes, the following shall apply: A. OS&P Plats (all application types) must provide paved access within the site and must require all owners and their successors to covenant that they will participate at 100% of the per unit cost of future assessments for paving to City standards the principal roadsstreets outside of the development boundaries and servicing the site, if those roadstreets are not currently paved. B. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran “Development Rights Map” and as described in Section 1040.020, Subd. 8 and 1040.030, Subd. 7 (Density Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance. C. Multiply the number of development rights on the parcel by the percent based on the application type to determine the maximum number of lots. Percentages are as follows: 1. Standard Plat: = 100% of development rights (1 in 10 or 1 in 30one development right per 10 acres) 2. OS&P design indesign in the RR district with no permanent preservation or restorationrural street section = 150% 3. OS&P with permanent preservation and or restorationwith urban street =section = 200% 4. OS&P with community well and septic (subject to PUD) = 300% . Example 1: Gross land area consisting of approximately 46 acres and one development right per 10 acres in a 1 in 10 density district. Standard Plat: 46 x 1 (100% of development rights) = 4.6 development rights which is rounded up to 5. City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota Section 940 (Open Space and Preservation Plats) Page 15 OS&P in the RR district with rural street sectionwith no permanent dedication = (46/10) x 1.5 (150% of development rights) = 6.9 development rights which is rounded up to 7. OS&P in the UR district or in the RR district with urban street sectionwith permanent dedication = (46/10) x 2.0 (200% of development rights) = 9.2 development rights, which rounds down to 9. OS&P with permanent dedication and community well and septic = (46/10) x 3.0 (300% of development rights) = 13.8 development rights, which rounds up to 14. Maximum density = 46/14 = 1 in 3.29 Example 2: Gross land area consisting of approximately 60 acres in a 1 in 10 density districtand one development right per 10 acres. Standard Plat: 6 x 1 (100% of development rights) = 6 development rights OS&P in the RR district with rural street section with no permanent dedication = (60/10) x 1.5 (150% of development rights) = 9 development rights. OS&P in the UR district or in the RR district with urban street section with permanent dedication = (60/10) x 2.0 (200% of development rights) = 12 development rights. OS&P with permanent dedication and community well and septic = (60/10) x 3.0 (300% of development rights) = 18 development rights. Maximum density = 60/18 = 1 in 3.33 (Ord. 212, passed 12‐21‐04, Ord. 224, passed 10‐27‐05, Ord. 262, passed 12‐19‐11, Ord 348, passed 05‐25‐17) City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__ Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 1040 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (CITY FILE 18-014) WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to update the City Code to update the development rights policy to make it easier to develop land; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the amendment would allow additional development opportunities in the Urban Reserve and Rural Residential zoning districts; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__ Page 2 of 2 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ___________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__ Page 1 of 2 Motion By: Seconded By: A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 940 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO OPEN SPACE AND PRESERVATION PLATS (CITY FILE 18-014) WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to update the City Code to update the Open Space and Preservation plat ordinance to make it easier to develop land; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the amendment would require permanent preservation of high-quality natural communities, which is a priority for the City of Corcoran; and WHEREAS, the amendment would require preservation of open space, not considered high- quality, until municipal sewer and water are available to serve the site, which would preserve land for future development consistent with City policy; and WHEREAS, the revisions provide additional development options for Corcoran residents; and WHEREAS, the revisions reflect the City’s goals for balancing land owner rights and rural preservation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Subdivision Ordinance text amendment based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE VOTING NAY Thomas, Ron Thomas, Ron Bottema, Jon Bottema, Jon Dejewski, Brian Dejewski, Brian Keefe, Mike Keefe, Mike Schulz, Alan Schulz, Alan City of Corcoran April xx, 2019 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2019-__ Page 2 of 2 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of April 2019. ___________________________________ Ron Thomas - Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ City Seal Jessica Beise – City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator 30' VARIES 1' MINIMUM 30' 2%2.5% VARI E S NOTES: 1.TYPICAL SECTION SHOWN IS THE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL STREET REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFIC DETAILS. 2.DRAINTILE SHALL BE INSTALLED BEHIND CURB. DRAINTILE TO BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN ALL SELECT GRANULAR FILL AREAS. 3.STREET SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A 30 MPH DESIGN SPEED WITH MINIMUM 0.50% AND MAXIMUM 6.00% GRADE. 4.THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE THE STREET SECTION BASED ON SOIL CONDITIONS. 5.REFER TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR TRAIL DETAILS. 6.RECYCLED MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE. VARIES SEE STR 2 VARIES SEE STR 2 SEE STANDARD PLATE STREET 4 FOR UNDER DRAIN INSTALLATION SURMOUNTABLE CURB AND GUTTER SEE PLATE STREET 5 TACK COAT PER MN/DOT 2357 1.5" SPWEA240B WEAR COURSE PER MN/DOT 2360 2" SPNWB230B BASE COURSE PER MN/DOT 2360 8" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE MN/DOT 3138 12" SELECT GRANULAR BORROW PER MN/DOT 3149.B2 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE V (NON-WOVEN) 1' MIN 5' CONC WALK (TYP) R/W 40'40' 2.5% 16' R/W 16' 4' SHLDR 4' SHLDR V A R I E S 3: 1 M A X 4:1 4" CLASS 2 AGGREGATE SHLDR GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE V (NON-WOVEN) 12" SELECT GRANULAR BORROW PER MN/DOT 3149.B2 8" CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE MN/DOT 3138 2" SPNWB230B BASE COURSE PER MN/DOT 2360 TACK COAT PER MN/DOT 2357 1.5" SPWEA240B WEAR COURSE PER MN/DOT 2360 SEE STANDARD PLATE STREET 4 FOR UNDER DRAIN INSTALLATION 2' 2. 5 ' M I N VAR I E S 3:1 M A X 4:1 NOTES: 1.TYPICAL SECTION SHOWN IS THE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL STREET REQUIREMENT. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT SPECIFIC DETAILS. 2.DRAINTILE SHALL BE INSTALLED BELOW AGGREGATE SHOULDER. DRAINTILE TO BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN ALL SELECT GRANULAR FILL AREAS. 3.STREET SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A 30 MPH DESIGN SPEED WITH MINIMUM 2.00% AND MAXIMUM 6.00% GRADE. 4.THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE THE STREET SECTION BASED ON SOIL CONDITIONS. 5.REFER TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR TRAIL DETAILS. 6.RECYCLED MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED IN BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE. 7.DRIVEWAY CULVERT MINIMUM DIAMETER IS 12-INCH. 8' BIT. TRAIL R/W 1' MIN TRAIL EASEMENT MAY BE REQUIRED $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ROAD SCHUTTE GLEASON ROAD JUBERT LAKE MEISTER ROAD O L D S E T T L E R S R D HORSESHOE TRAIL STIEG RD WILLOW D RIVE TR AIL HAVEN ROAD CAIN ROAD O A K D A L E D R STREHLER ROAD PIONEER TR COUNTY ROAD 117 ROLLLING HILLS RD LARKIN RD TOWNSHIP OF HASSAN CITY OF GREENFIELD CITY OF MAPLE GROVE SCOTT LAKE BECHTOLD ROAD MORIN LAKE GOOSE LAKE COOK LAKE RUSH CREEK 3 5 4 4 7 4 3 3 9 8 8 8 8 3 8 3 8 8 8 3 13 3 8 3 3 8 4 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 7 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 2 8 13 3 2 11 4 7 2 7 7 2 12 5 2 8 8 12 7 77 1 12 6 7 5 6 6 7 10 6 6 6 3 5 6 2 6 4 2 2 10 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 4 5 5 1 45 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 3 1 4 6 2 1 7 4 1 4 3 4 4 1 1 1 4 1 4 4 1 6 4 4 1 4 4 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 3 4 1 3 2 4 5 1 42 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 11 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 8 3 9 9 149 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 911 11 6 9 6 5 20 0 0 5 6 6 5 5 6 6 12 3 2 11 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 0 0 2 8 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 20 3 3 2 2 2 3 11 0 2 0 3 3 0 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 0 10 19 30 55 50 116 117 101 Proposed Development Rights Map* 4 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet Parcels Parcels Enrolled in the Ag Preserve Program City ofCORCORAN Current as of April xx, 2019 *Existing vacant lots of record which show no building rights may have one building right remaining. Please confer with the City Planner to confirm the actual number of building rights. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ROAD SCHUTTE GLEASON ROAD JUBERT LAKE MEISTER ROAD O L D S E T T L E R S R D HORSESHOE TRAIL STIEG RD WILLOW D RIVE TR AIL HAVEN ROAD CAIN ROAD O A K D A L E D R STREHLER ROAD PIONEER TR COUNTY ROAD 117 ROLLLING HILLS RD LARKIN RD TOWNSHIP OF HASSAN CITY OF GREENFIELD CITY OF MAPLE GROVE SCOTT LAKE BECHTOLD ROAD MORIN LAKE GOOSE LAKE COOK LAKE RUSH CREEK 8 4 3 9 9 9 14 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 13 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 911 7 11 7 7 6 8 13 9 2 11 7 6 7 7 5 12 5 2 8 8 12 7 77 1 20 12 6 7 5 6 6 7 10 6 6 6 3 5 6 5 6 4 6 6 10 5 5 2 5 5 6 6 4 5 5 1 12 5 4 4 3 4 2 11 4 4 2 3 4 4 3 2 4 2 3 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 8 1 4 6 2 2 7 4 3 4 3 4 4 1 1 3 4 3 4 4 3 6 4 4 2 4 4 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 11 3 2 4 5 2 42 1 2 2 3 2 2 6 3 3 2 2 1 13 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 3 3 10 19 30 55 50 116 117 101 Proposed Development Rights Map* 4 3,000 0 3,0001,500 Feet Parcels Parcels Enrolled in the Ag Preserve Program City ofCORCORAN Current as of April xx, 2019 *Existing vacant lots of record which show no building rights may have one building right remaining. Please confer with the City Planner to confirm the actual number of building rights. 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 28, 2019 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.Southeast District Master Plan and Design Guidelines update (city file 18-012). The draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan anticipates significant changes to the transportation network that make it necessary to update this plan, which is adopted as Appendix B of the Zoning Ordinance. At the April 26th meeting, the Council authorized staff to begin this work . Staff met with Hennepin County and is now drafting road alignments for incorporation into updated plan options. This item was discussed at the November 8th Council Work Session. The Council will review the revised draft at a February 28th work session. 2.Development Rights and OS&P ordinance updates (city file 18-014). One of the implementation strategies from the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan was to consider amendments to the OS&P ordinance to better reflect City goals. The Council is also considering changes to the development rights program. Staff presented the City Council with a work plan and schedule at the May 24th meeting. The Council discussed at the October 11th Work Session and the January 24th Work Session. The Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing at the April 4th Planning Commission meeting and bring back to the April 25th Council meeting for action. 3.Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD and Rezoning for “Pheasant Ridge Second Addition”. (PID 0311923310003, 0311923430005, 0311923410002) (City File 18-029). The Council has reviewed and provided feedback to the applicant on a PUD sketch plan. This formal application for an OS&P subdivision is currently incomplete. Upon receipt of the missing items, staff will schedule this request for Council action. 4.Meyer Lot Line Adjustment at 10740 Bechtold Road (City File 18-039). The application is currently incomplete. Additional right-of-way is required for the lot line adjustment and this item will be scheduled for Council action when deemed complete. 5.Bellwether 2nd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD Development Plan (City file 19-001). The application for final plat of 50 lots is scheduled for Planning Commission review on April 4th and City Council Action on April 25th. 6.Ravinia 12th Final Plat and PUD Amendment (City file 19-002). The application for final plat would dedicate the remaining right-of-way for Gleason Parkway. The PUD Amendment is a request for a change in unit type. The application has been scheduled for Planning Commission review on April 4th and City Council Action on April 25th. Agenda Item ____ 7a. MEMORANDUM 2 7. Larkin Road Final Plat (City file 19-003). This item is incomplete and will be scheduled for Council action when deemed complete. 8. Rolling Hills Acres Preliminary Plat at 6730 Rolling Hills Road (City file 19-004). This application for a four-lot subdivision is incomplete and will be scheduled for a public hearing at the Planning Commission and City Council action when deemed complete. 9. Ravinia 11th Final Plat and Final PUD Plan (city file 19-005). Staff is currently reviewing the item for completeness. The application is tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission and Council review in May. 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 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 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 25, 2018 meeting. The applicant is requesting another extension and the item is scheduled for Council review on February 28th. 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. *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 three community open houses/events and several commission meetings and Council work sessions. The Parks and Trails Commission reviewed at their March 20th meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 5th and on April 26th the City Council approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for distribution to adjacent jurisdictions for comment. The adjacent jurisdictions have six months to review and comment MEMORANDUM 3 and then Corcoran will send to the Metropolitan Council to review for compliance with regional systems. The final draft was approved at the March 14th meeting and is being prepared for submission to the Metropolitan Council. 7. *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. Staff has the subcommittee recommendation on bees and is awaiting feedback on chickens. This item was reviewed by the Council on December 27, 2018 and a public hearing was held at the February 7th Planning Commission meeting. City Council approved the ordinance on February 28th. 8. 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 presented for Council review at the May 24th meeting and the Council tabled this item. 9. Sketch Plan for “Edgewater of Corcoran” at 19220 County Road 10 (PID 25-119-23-14-0003 and 25-119-23-14-0002) (City file 18-018). Trek Development, Inc. has submitted a sketch plan for a residential development with a senior living continuum of care complex, apartment and single family homes. The Council reviewed the sketch plan at the May 24th meeting and indicated support. 10. Final Plat for “Rush Creek Run” at 7320 Rolling Hills Road (PID 28-119-23-22-0003) (city file 18- 026). A request for final plat approval has been submitted but is currently incomplete. The preliminary plat for this project was approved on April 26th. This item was approved at the October 25th Council meeting. 11. Peter and Jean Dahlheimer request for Topography Exemption and Wetland Delineation Exemption at 20702 County Road 50 (PID 22-119-23-41-0001) (City File No. 18-036). The application was reviewed and approved by the City Council action on November 8th. 12. Kariniemi Preliminary Plat for two lots at 20801 Larkin Road. (PID 2711923410009) (City File 18- 037). There was an error in the public hearing notice, so the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the January 3rd Planning Commission meeting and continued it to February 7th. City Council approved the request on February 14th. 13. * Corcoran Land Holdings L.L.C. Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan at the SW corner of CR 19 and CR 10 (PID 18-119-23-12-0001) (City File 18-038). The request is currently incomplete, but if the missing information is received the item could be scheduled for Planning Commission and Council review in February. The item was withdrawn. 14. Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD for U.S. Home Corporation (dba Lennar) for “Ravinia 11th Addition” (PID 36-119-23-44-0012) (City File 18-040). Lennar has filed a plat for 15 lots at 6351 CR 101 (the Nichols property) and is proposing to the property to Ravinia. The landowner submitted a sketch plan for Council review in 2017. A public hearing was held on February 7th and the City Council approved on February 28th. 15. Preliminary plat, final plat, and variances for “Dahlheimer Farms” on property located at 20702 County Road 50 (PID 22-119-23-41-0001) (City File 18-041). The Council approved a wetland waiver for a portion of this property in 2018. The applicants are proposing to subdivide the existing farm to create a 5-acre lot for the farmstead and the fields will be platted as an outlot. A public hearing was held on February 7th and the City Council approved on February 28th. 7b. 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: To: From: Re: April 4, 2019 Planning Commission Brad Martens, City Administrator City Council Report The Planning Commission last met on February 7, 2019. 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 February 14, 2019 Council Meeting Kariniemi Preliminary Plat – 20801 Larkin Road o Approved the preliminary plat as presented to split one parcel into two City Hall Remodel – Council Chamber Design o Reviewed the draft design of the future Council chamber; provided staff direction on a few changes to the design City Hall Remodel – Construction Management o Discussion various options for construction management for the remodel; directed staff to look further into the Sourcewell Cooperative model Deputy Clerk and Administrative Serviced Director Appointments o Appointed Michelle Friedrich to Deputy Clerk upon the start date of the new Administrative Assistant o Authorized staff to begin the recruitment for the Administrative Assistant position o Approved the job description for the Administrative Services Director position o Appointed Jessica Beise to Administrative Services Director effective April 6 th Met Council SAC Deferral Program o Declined the opportunity to establish the program City Council Training Budget o Established standards for Council use of the training budget 7b. Origin and Destination Study o Received the results of the study Code Compliance Annual Report o Received the report; discussed the role of Code Enforcement in the community Other o Thanked Public Works for all their hard work during the past weeks February 28, 2019 Council Meeting City-Initiated Bee Keeping Ordinance o Approved the ordinance update to allow bee keeping in all zoning districts with certain conditions Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary PUD Development Plan for Ravinia 11th Addition o Approved the items as presented; discussed setback distances between homes 2040 Comprehensive Plan o Tabled the approval until the March 14th meeting to allow more time for review Preliminary Plat Extension Request – Sawgrass o Approved an extension of the Preliminary Plat until February 29, 2020 Wetland Conservation Act and LGU Responsibilities o Approved the resolutions and ordinances required to take over the responsibilities Planning Commission Appointments o Re-appointed Dean Jacobs and Dorothy Theis to the Planning Commission for terms ending February 28, 2022; directed staff to draft an ordinance update to allow for alternate commissioners Parks and Trails Commission Appointments o Re-appointed Tom Anderson and Deb Regan to the Parks and Trails Commission Hennepin County Corridor Planning Program o Authorized staff to submit an application for planning assistance for the Town Square Park Park Planning Proposals o Authorized staff to proceed with the park planning proposal from Wenck Associates as presented March 14, 2019 Council Meeting 2040 Comprehensive Plan o Authorized submittal of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council Parks and Trails Commission Appointment – John Dugan o Appointed John Dugan to the Parks and Trails Commission 7b. Assessment Policy Amendment o Approved an amendment to the assessment policy updating which streets receive an overlay without an assessment Job Offer – Maintenance Operator o Approved a conditional offer for the open Maintenance Operator position Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax Allocation to Hennepin County o Approved a resolution in support of additional transportation funding for Hennepin County Downtown Stormwater Improvement Project o Authorized staff to proceed with a feasibility memo and seek grant funding for the downtown stormwater improvement project Crime/Drug Action Plan Update o Provided the Council an update on completed actions from the plan Closed Session – Easement Agreement for Bellwether o Held a closed session; approved an easement agreement for the Bellwether project March 28, 2019 Council Meeting Commissioner Recognition – Chad Robran o Approved a resolution honoring Chad Robran for his distinguished service to the City of Corcoran Police Officer Oath – Steve Cole o Issued the Police Officer Oath to Detective Steve Cole Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission – Ken Guenthner o Received an update on watershed activities and priorities from Commissioner Ken Guenthner City Hall Remodel – Construction Management Assistance o Authorized staff to become a member of Sourcewell and proceed with interviews for construction management assistance Request for Contribution – Burschville School Sign o Approved a funding request of $410 Northwest Pioneer Society-Burschville School Stieg Road Improvements for Bellwether o Discussed the upcoming Stieg Road project; directed staff to schedule a neighborhood meeting Police Command Post Replacement o Approved the replacement as presented Ordinance Amendment – Mandatory Connection Term o Directed staff to proceed with an ordinance update to extend the term of the mandatory connection Resolution in Support of LGA Amendment o Approved the resolution in support of amending the LGA formula 7b. Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing Street Infrastructure Development Fees o Approved the resolution supporting street infrastructure development fees Asphalt Patch Trailer Purchase o Authorized staff to spend up to $2,100 towards a used asphalt patch trailer Attachments: None