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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-22 Planning Commission Meeting PacketsAGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 22, 2012 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Edina Planning Commission February 8, 2012. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment," the Planning Commission will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Commission or which aren't slated for future consideration. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the some issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on this morning's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commission Members to respond to their comments today. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS During "Public Hearings," the Chair will ask for public testimony after City staff members make their presentations. If you wish to testify on the topic, you are welcome to do so as long as your testimony is relevant to the discussion. To ensure fairness to all speakers and to allow the efficient conduct of a public hearing, speakers must observe the following guidelines: Individuals must limit their testimony to three minutes. The Chair may modify times as deemed necessary. Try not to repeat remarks or points of view made by prior speakers and limit testimony to the matter under consideration. ' In order to maintain a respectful environment for all those in attendance, the use of signs, clapping, cheering or booing or any other form of verbal or nonverbal communication is not allowed. A. GrandView District Development Framework VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Sketch Plan Review — 6500 France Avenue VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS • Council Connection • Attendance • Verify Public Contact Information* IX. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS X. STAFF COMMENTS XI. ADJOURNMENT Y The city of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952-927-886172 hours in advance of the meeting. Y Next Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission: March 14, 2012 Planning Commissions annual meeting will be March 28, 2012 *Will be handed out at the meeting and returned to Jackie at end of meeting. 0 Y 9 GrandView District Development Framework Edina, Minnesota December 7, 2011 Revised January 17, 2012 Revised January 25, 2012 Revised January 31, 2012 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 1. Hope for Change 5 2. Thoughts and Interactions 6 3. Patterns for a Neighborhood Center 9 4. Moving Forward with a Purpose 45 5. Appendix 57 Steering Committee Ken Pons Peter Sussman Kim Mchn Lisa Diehl Randy Halvorson Bob Kojetin Chris Rofidal David Davison Steve Buss Bernie Beaver Gene Persha Mike Platteter Richard Borland Peyton Robb Larry Chestier Dan Gieseke Laura Gicrtscn Diane Reinhart Ellen Jones James Justice Terry Ahlsrrum Darcy Winter Dick Ward Paul Nelson Bill Neuendorf David Novak Tim Mellwain Linda Urban Bright Dornblaser Torn Mattison Andy Brown Ken and Adele Flaren Suzanne Davison Michael Schroeder Greg Domk-e Jim Smith Sandy Fox Kevin Staunton, Chair Dick Crockett Michael Fischer Arne Cook Brett Johnson Tom Bonneville Collin Bredeson Kim Montgomery Deron Lindquist Tim Murphy Eric Brcdesen Thomas Raeuchle Jim Baisch Tom Ruppert Consultant Team Cuningham Group Architecture, PA Close Landscape Architecture VIR Green Community Design Group Springsted Inc. Executive Summary 'The Development Framework presented here is part of small area planning process required. by Edina's Comprehensive Plan for those parts of our community (like the GrandVicw District) designated as Potcntiat Areas of Change. It follows the 2010 GrandVicw District Small Arca Guide Plan process. "That process — led by a group of community residents and business and property owners — resulted in adoption by the Edina City Council of seven Guiding Principles for the redevelopment of the Grandy icw District. The process of crafting this Development Framework has been led by a 52 -member Steering Committee made up of residents of the community and owners of arca businesses and properties. 'The 52 members of the Steering Committee have dedicated countless hours since April of 2011 listening to community members, considering options, and debating alternatives for the future of the District. Thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Council, we have had the good fortune to be supported in our efforts by a talented group of consulting experts. We have also been fortunate to have the patient support of City staff throughout the process. Our objective in creating this Development Framework is to build upon the seven Guiding Principles adopted by the City Council. In the pages that follow, we share a vision of how to bring those Guiding Principles to life. While there arc many details essential to fulfilling that vision, our goals can be summarized as efforts to: 1. Create a place with a unique identity announced by signature elements like: • A central commons with indoor and outdoor public space that connects the civic cornerstones of the District and serves the neighborhood and community needs; • A "gateway "at Highway 100 that announces the District as a special Place, using elements like an iconic pedestrian and bicycle bridge spanning Highway 100; and • An innovative, cutting-cdgL approach to 2Ist-century sustainability. 2. Completely rethink and reorganize the District's transportation infnesmrcture to: • Make the District accessible and inviting to pedestrians and cyclists; • Create connections between the different parts of the District, • Maintain automobile -friendly access to convenience retail; • Create separate pathways for "piss-through"and "destination"automobile traffic, and • Preservc future transit opportunities provided by the rail corridor in a way that ensures that the kinds of opportunities pursued in the future are consistent with the character we cnvision for the District and provide benefit to the surrounding neighborhood. 3. Leverage public resources to make incremental value -creating changes that enhance the public realm and encourage private redevelopment consistent with the vision that improves the quality of the neighborhood for residents, businesses, and property owners. This Development Framework makes substantial progress in charting the path to be followed in redeveloping the GrutdVic%v District. By creating a vision that meets the seven Guiding Principles, it provides guidance to city officials, residents, business and property owners, and developers as opportunities for change emerge in the District. To ensure that the future redevelopment of the District is consistent with the vision articulated in this Framework-, we recommend that it become part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. We want to be clear, however, that we recognize that the Framework (like the Comprehensive Plan) provides broad direction rather than detailed requirements. 'This Framework is intended to be a vision of the future rather than a blueprint. Achieving the vision will require, among other things: • A feasibility study that examines the costs and resources available to bear those costs; • An examination of the height and density necessary to make the vision financially feasible while ensuring that it results in the human scale and neighborhood character that is the essential to the Framework, • Developing a strategy to allow for a vibrant business and residential community by managing the mix of retail, office, residential, and public uses of land while maintaining the currently successful neighborhood service and convenience character • A determination of a range of possible housing choices that support the character and experience of the District. • A community building/public green programming group should work- to determine appropriate pro gram and uses. We discuss these and other "next steps" in the Implementation section. Consistent with the "cot-nmunity-led"spifit of the initial stages of this process, we recommend that these "next steps" include active participation by community members, support of staff, and leadership from the City Council. Study Area Location 1 . Hope for Change 1/31/12 Introduction Hope for Change has been the driving vision since the very beginning of this process that is now well into its second }near of perspiration, participation, and planning. 'Thousands of volunteer hours, countless meetings, and hundreds of discussions (Iarge and small) have demonstrated that a committed group of citizen stakeholders, business leaders and owners, and elected and appointed officials believe that hope for change must be proactive, progressive, and promoted. the result will be not just be change for the sake of change, but directed energy, policy, and investment that will deliver a place for people to live, work, shop, and play in sustainable, memorable ways. Concept Diagram from the SmaN &tea Gwde Phan Process, December 2010 1/31/12 Cutaar4GM,A.'A Guiding Principles The Seven Guiding Principles 1. Leverage publicly -owned parcels and civic presence to create a vibrant and connected District that serves as a catalyst for high quality integrated public and private development. 2. Enhance the District's economic viability as a neighborhood center with regional connections, recognizing that meeting the needs of both businesses and residents will male the District a good place to do business. 3.Turn perceived barriers into opportunities. Consider lavcring development over supporting infrastructure and taking advantage of the natural topography of the area. 4. Design for the present and the future by pursuing logical increments of change using key parcels as stepping stones to a more vibrant, walkable, functional, attractive, and life -filled place. S. Organize parking as an effective resource for the District by linking community parking to public and private destinations while also providing parking that is convenient for businesses and customers. 6. Improve movement within and access to the District for people of all ages by facilitating multiple modes of transportation, and preserve future transit opportunities provided by the rail corridor. 7. Create an identity and unique sense of place that incorporates natural spaces into a high quality and sustainable development rcficcdng Edinals innovative development heritage. Principles Related to the Concept Diagram 1. Leverage publicly owned parcels 2. Meet the needs of businesses and residents 3. Tum barriers into opportunities 4. Pursue logical increments; make vibrant walkable and attractive S. Organize parking; provide convenience 6. Improve movement for all ages; facilitate multiple modes of movement 7. Identity and unique sense of place; be sustainable and innovative VORI 1131/12 z a 2. Thoughts and Interactions 1/31/12 Project Schedule and Process Part I: Discussion and Discovery Part I is about learning from and listening to the Steering Committee, Work Getups, and other stakeholders; analyzing the study area and understanding the wort: done to -date; appreciating the larger dynamics of the arra; and clearly defining; the opportunities. An initial Community Workshop is held to conduct work group discussionstdownloads, and a public meetingipresentation is hosted by the Steering Committee and the Consulting Team. Part II: Ideas and Options Part II focuses on developing ideas and options that address the specific issues raised by the Steering Committee, stakeholders, and the public process. The Consulting Team conducts a three-day Community Workshop (to be held in the study area) that will include Steering Committee meetings, faces'roup meetings, stakeholder interviews, team work sessions, and conclude with a public meeting1presentation. Part III: Decide and Deliver Part III consolidates all the comments, ideas, and options into a preferred direction. This part includes a third Community Workshop and public meeting. The Consulting Team prepares a summary document that may be widely distributed via a variety of sources (i.e., print, web, etc.) and a Sketch -up 3D model of the area with preferred options. Irartt D/sew . nut Dn�y putu Meas and Opnams j ct S ^4a?cule; the ttrc+ect sitleriutc w:t c�rRanized around three camnrnnity war�slyo�s. 1/31/12 CU4�fqyy M.1 61♦ j ct S ^4a?cule; the ttrc+ect sitleriutc w:t c�rRanized around three camnrnnity war�slyo�s. 1/31/12 CU4�fqyy Summary of Participation Process Ihe Steering Committee and Exccutivc Committee have worked closely with the Consulting Team to facilitate a process that focused on key issues, opportunities, and rccommcndations. 'Ilse process worked with the Steering Committer that met on a regular basis to guide the Consulting Team. A sub -committee of Work Groups addressed Land Usc/Community Design, Community Nccds/Public Rcalm,Transportation/ Infrastructure and Real Estatc/Fnance.`fhese groups put an incredible amount of effort into initial background information and research, definition of issues, and discussion about ideas and options. A key component of the project wasa, series of Community Workshops held in September. October and November, 2011, that hosted a range of community stakeholders either in interviews, focus groups, program meetings and at public meetings. 'The community participation process included these primary groups of participants: Steering, Committee, E.ccutive Committee, work groups, City staff, {exits groups (land owners, neighborhoods, public officials, school district, institutions, city departments, business operators, and others as identified during the process), Plan Commission members, City Council members and the Mayor. The Public Participation Process: Tic public jrmicipation process included Steering Committee meetings, work group meetings, public meetings fxx-us groups tncctit p ­ and pros ram groups meetings throughout the fall of 2011. rTa� i4 VAV 1/31/12 3. ratterns for a Neighborhood Center Introduction Neighborhood Center Principle #2 in the GrandVie%v District Small Area Guide Plan is about "enhanc(in.0 the District's economic viability as a neighborhood center with reLgional connections." Tic Guide Plan alRc) suggests that "the District serves primarily as a neighborhood (rather than regional) center." Based on Steering Committee and Public input, this idea has broad appeal. But what do we mean by neighborhood center and how docs that fit with specific expectations and outcomes for the GrandVicw District? "Neighborhood feel.—pedestrian friendly,"and "safe and connected" describe the desired character for the District. But the basis for these words ties in a clear vision for the key elements, or systems, that define place ... and further set the framework- for rameworkfor future and ongoing development at Grandview. These elements include Land Use, Transportation and Movement, the Public Realm and Sustainability, and will be described and illustrated in more detail in this chapter. Concept Diagrams Oe^ate'go to'and"stayat"uses Easy to (jet to; ewisy to get around Conmct twoucghout ,a I N b H A 4' 1/31/12 t f Conmct twoucghout ,a I N b H A 4' 1/31/12 .and Use Land use in the District is currently focused on convenience retail and set -vice uses that are visible from Vemon Avenue. The majority of these uses are auto -oriented and are accessible from Vernon and Gus Young , Lane.11ie exception is the Grand View Square development that includes residential, office, and civic uses organized around a central green space.'Ibe Comprehensive Plan identifies the GrandView Heights District as a mixed-use center character area, a potential area of change" and guides future land as a mixed-use ccntcr.'fbe Comprehensive Plan also says that .the District is in the process of evolving from a somewhat scattered auto -oriented district to a more integrated mixed of uses.' The ever -arching concept is to support the "go - to" uses (auto -oriented) while anticipating more "stay -at" uses (pedestrian -oriented), and to improve future use and built form around three key civic "centers": • City Hall • Library • Community Commons (civic building and green syace) The future land use plan proposes a broader mix of -uses arranged around a new central green space (GrandView Green) located on the public works site and fronting Arcadia. The plan emphasizes a mixed-use sub -area between Vemon/Eden/ 1/31112 Highway 100 and the rail corridor. Arcadia is seen as amore residential street with a range of condo, apartments, and multi-level townhouse types. Mixed-usc and office buildings are anticipated and may be oriented to Vernon and/or south toward Eden and the Our Lady of Grace (OLG) fields, a significant open space that is a visual amenity to the greater district. Vernon is assumed to remain more convenience - and service-oriented with improved pedestrian sidewalks/connections, safer street crossings., (especially to the adjacent neighborhood), bike Lanes, and better orpnized/managed traffic flow and parking, Both Eden and Vernon are anticipated to employ Complete/Living Street principles that emphasize rhe place -qualities of streets. Across Highway 100 to the east, the Vernon/50dY Eden alignment culminates with City Hall; long term uses are assumed to accommodate a greater civic/community presence when/if the Highway 100 interchange is reconfigured as a split -diamond ficility. Goals • Develop and improve the district as three smaller "villages" that are connected physically and by a signature character and identity. • Recognize the need for a range of housing types and choices and address those markets that also reinf'orce the District vision. * Emphasize the connection to Minnehaha Creek. * Create a recognized, visible arts identity and provide spice/place forgreater community arts users and producers. * Address needs of underserved populations (teens, sing�cs, seniors, etc.). • Establish a community commons as a multi- purpose facility for a wide audience (e.g,, whole body, ,vhole life, health and wellness) and as a focal point and central gathering place that connects City Hall to the cast with the Library to the southwest. • Celebrate the 'Birthplace" of Edina, the Mill, and record the oral history of GrandView Heights, tell the stories, • Emphasize a pedestrian -oriented sense of place that produces an appropriatescale and function, and preserves surrounding views. • Support economic growth and community stability by providing accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation, and business destinations through improved pedestrian and vehicular environments throughout the area. 11 °llytl�tlElci;wr Ic'cS'M �i.. fit! rA VNN V Y K V 4 vi ■ r— cli C Lol (D Land Use Lancs Use Public Works Site Ilse public works site is located in a central point of the District and is seen as the "commons" for how the District vision will be realized. Uses proposed include the community green space located on top of a parking garage that supports area businesses, civic uses, and serves ac a Metro Transit park and ride structure; a community/civic building anchoring the green; and a variety of residential uses including condominiums, apartments, and townhouse building types.Townhouse units are envisioned to front Arcadia as a building type that can incrementally `step-up" the hilt, providing a character unique to the District. Development sa acres Site 28,000 5F Pubk Green 24 units Condominium 42 units Apartments 50,000 5F Community/Civic 16 units Townhouses Parking 200 spaces Park and Ride 2011 spaces Community Use ts8 spaces Multi -family Eden Ave PublicVVorks Site Aform-based cede can guide desired building use and frontage. b.3"'�;t Cts tis'. GHAM 1/31/12 ,. ■ a I Lana Use Public Works Site Townhouses Condaminiums Comrturnity Center GmsndView Green Space an top ofAuking Structure Grand4rew Dossing Proposed North-Sctut r Section rrpwfronragerood on Rrc"a GreWseewwGreen ontop Rar1ROW E»sting nsmuda Hwyt00 a tParkirngstructure City Ramp Proposed cast AVest Section Land Use Bus Garage Site Due to the elevation change, this site lends itself to supporting a number of commercial and retail uses by adding a small, one level parking structure contiguous to and south ofjcrry's.'Ihis structure would work with the existing topography to allow better access to the Jerry's loading area and to provide additional parking to support the grocery and needed parking at grade. This site Could also accommodate a drive-thru use such as a small community bank, cleaners, or coffee shop. 5,000 SF Read 42.000 SF Office t 175 spaces Parking I Q� T Parking IJC H A 1/31/12 W �� � I%K m v Land Use Phase 1 From a land use perspective, a number of immediate steps can be taken to set the stage for new investment in the District. These include: - Policy changes to the Comprehensive Plan (the Small Area Plan is intended to update the Comprehensive Plan). - Potential zoning revisions that could include a form -based code to regulate desired public realm, building frontages, and building height. - Identification of Eden and Vernon as early candidates for application of Living Streets principles. - Policy direction that guides overall sustainability of the District, including consolidated reuse/ recycling, stormwater management, etc, . Policy direction that guides how new public and private investment may be supported with a variety of financing tools. The public works site (public green space and a community/civic building) and the bus garage site are the two key parcels that can "jump-start' the redevelopment process. In particular the ability of the public worlus site to provide a fee simple, unencumbered asset will allow civic/community and private and public realm uses to be realized 1/31/12 early, and will demonstrate the leverage identified in the Guiding Principles to support a variety of next steps. INS could include a Metro Transit park and ride facility as a way to provide a parking structure that would also serve as the GmndXriew Commons (community/civic building/public ,men). In similar fashion, the bus garage can be a major pivot point for how a nuiriber of land use decisions may play out and will act as a land use "connector" along Eden.'Ihis site may need to be readied lbr development sooner than the public works site in order to accommodate a series of land use transitions that will help the larger District vision implementation. A third component of an early phase would be the development of the Winner site currently owned by Our Lady of Grace as potential residential, office, or retail uses. In support of these anticipated land use changes, new street configurations/alignments, circulation patterns, and streerscape/pedestrian improvements along Eden will complete a bike and pedestrian network and support the anticipated land use changes with improved automobile circulation and management. 1. Public Works 2. School Bus Garage 3. New Sri lgeJStreet 4.Wanner site S.Jffry's Site & Jerry's ske 7. City Ramp Access f N G H A 1hi Land Use 'The following chapter on Implementation is included as one example of anticipating an initial, or Phase 1, increment and associated preliminary range of costs. These numbers arc not detailed costs but represent one possible range of expenditures that arc included here to illustrate levels of funding (and investment) ofvarious components. The Phase 1 diagram and following spreadsheets for the public works site, the bus garage site, and local street improvements will vary depending on actual funding sources, timing, program, and other factors (e.g., cost of materials and Tabor) that cannot be determined at this time. See Appendix. Phase 1 A. Public Works Site • Community Commons; Grandview Crossing (street) GmndView Green Community/Civic building • Arcadia steps • Communig,/Civic building • Variety of residential building types • Structured parking • Park and ride structure B. Bus Garage Site • Multi-level parking • Rctail/scrvice/offtce use 1/31/12 C. Wanner Site • Townhouses fronting ©LG open space D. Eden Avenue Streetscape • Bus stop integrated • Boulevard organizes intersection alignments E. Jerry's Streetscape • Pedestrian enhancements • Streetscape • Stormuvater treatment Phase t Diagrarz Eft S r CU1J i'z E}N L��.t Public realm refers to all land and area under the ownership of the city. 'Ibis includes city streets and rights-of-way (ROW), parks and open space, and parcels of land or other assets that are used to provide individual and collective benefit and amenity to all residents and the general public. The greater value and power of the public realm is its ability to connect neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and parks and open space into a larger whole greater than the sum of the individual elements. Streets and ROW make up a major (and connected) portion of the public realm and represent a significant opportunity to enhance and connect the community. It is critical to view streets, then, not as just conveyors for automobiles but also as multi -modal facilities that provide democratic accessibility for all and as form -givers and green space that increase the li-mbility of the community. The result should be a greater sense of green throughout the District. Goals • Acknowledge "no net loss'"yet aggressively seek new public space. • Improve the bike and pedesrrian environment-. make it safe and friendly; and include adequate parking area for hikes. • Create a community/civic building connected to GrandView Green (an outdoor public green space) that connects cast and west and serves as an indoor/outdoor gathering space. • Create a prominent public realm of connected parks, green space, paths, pix/tas, and private open space — a legible green framework as the primary form giver. • Provide views within the District and maintain important viewsheds (such as the "grand view") for public use. • Plan for a safe, comfortable pedestrian environment that links public and private destinations north -south (neighborhoods, library, businesses) and cast -west (neighborhoods, businesses, commons, City Hall). usages itopto boitoml: Osaka, apatr, Montreal, Cimda; and New York, -Nov York. N F f1 u ad u d w jo &IV(] 210 I 4a lk 001 AMN PU 0604uojj M Yl % f '7A OPIS400i jjwwnS Of Z-1 poomiatis 4i J GrandView Commons For GrandView, the public works site provides A unique and singular opportunity to create a major new public realm Amenity that will add interest to the area for all stakeholders, value to real estate, and provide a signature gathering place in the heart of the District. Beyond that, an even greater opportunity exist-- then to continuously link the businesses and destinations within the District to the surrounding neighborhoods and the city in general. This can begin immediately by simply investing in a safe and connected public sidewalk network, increment by inerement.The larger vision of the public realm includes a community/civic budding and GrandView Green, a connected network- of public parks, public and private plazas, a new street (GrandView Crossing), sidewalk and streetscape improvements, and bike and pedestrian facilities. This should include bridge enhancements on Eden over Highway 100, a pedestrian and bike bridge connecting the Commons with City Hall, and the potential to connect Eden and Brookside with local a bike path within the Canada Pacific Rail ROW. ,%iotititai pulkc greinrlliis public green suggests the appropriate "e anti character of GrandView Green. U P41 4 0 e AM 1/31/12 GrandVit,,v Commons: Gr-indVic%v Commons include.; GrandView Crossing, GrandVic%v Grccn, and a nc%v community/ch-ic building. 1/31/12 Grandview Community Commons Diagram What /Who Populates the Commons? Social, Interaction Banquet and Reception History / Interpretive Vernon, Eden, Sherwood, Library live plan here is to focus on improving pedestrian connections between the Library/Senior Center and Jerry's, via a more street -like character that extends north from GrandView Square Street, including awell-defincd pedestrian crossing at Eden. Sherwood is shown as a conversion for additional parking and may still allow movement through the area, though at a very reduced rate of spced.'This conversion allows a small green space to connect the Library, to Vernon. 1. Conversion of Shenvood would provide 50 additional parking spaces. 2. A small green space connects the Library to Vernon giving the civic building an "address" on Vernon. 3. Pedestrian crossings are created or enhanced to provide safe and visible locations (51st, 52nd, and 53rd Streets) on Vernon and to the west of the bus garage site on Eden to cross the street. 4.1he GrandVievi, Square area is connected to Jerry's and beyond through the use of a streetscape that provides a well-defined pedestrian system as well as a more organized parking and Circulation pattern. 52M St 44 t -Q 41 - m Public Realm Vernon, Gus Young, Interlachen Ilic plan recommends a number of street and traffic improvements that wall provide greater predictabihty for the management of traffic, thereby creating a safer environment for bikes and pedestrians. Ihis is made possible by building a new street (GrandView Crossing) and bridge (over the CP Rail corridor) that will connect Vernon cast to Arcadia and then paired with Gus Young to create a one-way street pattern. Anchoring the public realm is the GrandView Green, an appro,Nixnarely one—half + acre public space located on the north end of the public works site. 1. New street and bridge connection (GrandView Crossing). Z. GrandVietv Green public space and outdoor gathering area. 3. Gus Young (,.vestbound)and GrandView Crossing (eastbound) are combined to create a one-way street pair. 4. Left turns from southbound Vernon to Gus Young are removed. 5. Improved pedestrian crossings on Vernon. 6. Complete Streets principles application would transfer Vernon into a 3 -lane section with bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. 7. Pedestrian phrza/bridgehead and future bike/ pedestrian bridge connection over Highway 100. R. Public steps of Arcadia. A I 1/31/12 K C H A City Hall With the future addition of the split -diamond interchange for Highway 104, the east side could see some significant changes with the public realm, land use, and improved pedestrian/bikc environments. 1. Frontage road associated with the split -diamond interchange. 2. Excess land from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MaDOT) could be used for underground parking (with a green roof deck) and future community/civic use. 3. Strategy would provide an itnproved/expanded Frank Tupa Park and setting for the historic Cahill School and. Grange Hall. 4. Grange Road alignment is `rationalized" to provide a more efficient parking layout and allow for a small civic green (5) in front of City Hall. 5. Pedestrian/bike bridge connects to west side of Highway 100. 6. Eden is shown as a "parking" street to provide additional supply for City Hall. s r N a w, w A, z 17777 - A %.KY nou r 1 � 6 *4 AD ` ffim+e .� 11te GrandViewarva street and movement network is primarily composed of Vernon/50th Street (reliever/auginenter arterial), Eden (local street, state -aid facility) and the multiple ingress/ egress ramp system of Highway 100 (designated a principal arreriaI).71herc are other local streets, but most provide limited service (such as Summit Avenue) or access that dead ends (Such as Brookside off Eden). The highway interchange has several on and off ramps that, according to MnDOT, are redundant and/or unsafe. Vernon is a county Facility that, south ofInterlachen. has seen a reduction of average daily traffic over the past 10 years. Eden provides a secondary connection within the District cast and west over Highway IGO. Eden is designated the primary bike route through the District Vernon and Interlachen are designated as secondary routes. There are two major recommendations that support the overall movement and transportation goals of the plan. First, the Framework proposes that the Highway 100 interchange be reconfigured into a split -diamond interchange to better manage through -traffic and to provide improved local access/circulation via frontage roads cast and west of the highway. Over time, this would provide -a more connected local system (i.e., more local streets) with direct access to Highway 100 via the frontage roads. Second, the Framework proposes a new cast -west street along the north half of the public worIcs site (spanning the CP Rail corridor) connecting to Arcadia from Vernon, that would be paired with Cus Young Lane to provide one-way circulation pattern. It would operate as one-way in (eastbound) from Vernon on the new GnndV;cw Crossing, and one-way out (westbound) to Vernon/ Intcriacben on Gus Voung Lane. This pattern would eliminate the left hand turn from Vernon (southbound) to Gus Young Lang. Bike improvements would focus on more lane area and identification along Vernon and Eden, consistent with Living and Complete Streets principles. Over the long term, east -west bike and pedestrian access would be improved by adding a new bridge over Highway 100 that would connect the GrandView Commons to Tupa Park, City Hall, and the MinnehahA Creek mill area. In addition to more bike parking facilities in the District, the plan recommends an off -mad option within the District an ar-grade bike path alongside the CP Rail ROW from Eden connecting to Brookside. Functional Class • Highway 100: Principal Arterial. • 50th Street: A Minor Augmenter. • Vernon Avenue: B Minor Connector. • Interlachen Boulevard- Major Collector. • Eden Avenue: Local Street. Traffic Volume • 13,000-23,000AADT along West 50th Street/ Vernon Avenue. • 4000-8000.AADTalong Eden Avenue. Goals • Support a more efficient, compact, and safe interchange access to Highway 100 from Vernon and Eden. • Create a more bike and pedestrian friendly environment by applying Complete Streets and Living Streets principles to Vernon, Eden, and the local street network- - Create an improved circulation and access network between public streets/parerlsand private development/destinations. • Create an enhanced parking g environment that, in part, depends on sharcd,'ccntrallv4ocated District parking supplies. • Partner with Metro Transit to implement a communitv-scale Park and Ride and bus turnaround loop in the area. • Complete the historical transition of Vernon from old Highway 169 to a local District street. • Identify and implement a demonstration project for 'Complete/Lhing"streets principles. • Provide additional auto, bike, and pedestrian connections cast and west in the District. • Nlaintain and improve parking, access, and circulation in the short term for conven ie nce, retail, and service uses. • Complete the pedestrian and bike systema, Make bikes and pedestrians a priority and allow for a safe crossing over Highway 160. • Take a leadership role related to the Highway 100 interchange. Build the 'reason plitiorm"'fbr multi -modal access and gateways. • Preserve the CP Rail corridor for facture, possible public transit, and non -motorised movement/ connection in the District. • Reduce congestion by providing safe travel choices that encourage non-morori;/ed transportation options, increasing the overall capacity of the transportation network. Transportation District Street Framework The movement framework for the District begins with addressing policy issues like the adoption of the Living Streets principles and applying Hennepin County's Complete Streets policy, as well as considering larger and more long term ideas like reconstructing the Highway 100 interchange using a "split diamond' configuration. This approach accomplishes a number of objectives that meet the District principles and provides ati incremental approach to addressing change over time. The existing, slip ramp location off the southbound ingress ramp would be retained but would be combined with an additional connection to Gus Young as part of the one ivay frontage road system. Traffic would be controlled at foto signalised intersections. In the short term, there is an opportunity to be., n implementing streetscape, bike, and pedestrian improvements. /another important recommendation is to implement the Grandview Crossing/Gus Young one-way street pair that will help manage traffic access and circulation in the upper core ofthe District. Ox ZEi ��. y ( k Complete/Living Streets improvements Private streetscapes Split diamond interchange New/ improved bridges �� 1/31/12 .. �,� k. 15c� ,. Transportation District Street Framework Existinq !fopo�wd C 0 NI N IG h), 1/31/12 On V Transportation Parking • Consider the use of the current city parking ramp (located behind Jerry's) to accommodate future park and ride patrons and general parking district supply; increase the capacity of this .structure in the future if economically possible/ practical. • 'Me public works site should be considered as a location for a Metro Transit park and ride facility as a way to provide parking to weekly commuters and to provide parking for a conit-nunity/civic building, public green, residences and other uses. In addition, the top level (deck) of this structure is intended to serve as the GrandView Green, the major public realm amenity in the district. • Additional parking (structure) is proposed to the south and contiguous to Jerry's grocery store to provide better service access to the loading area and provide additional parking supply. -J FT 0 P L J- 7 A 5 "J ie Parking beneath buildings New access to existing Surface lots P Existing ramp 0 Direction of traffic 7 Transportation Park and Ride Options Metro Transit operates the #587 Express route through the Grandview District before turning north on Highway IW to downtown.lhcy have a well documented market that they serve in southwest Edina, and board riders on a daily basis who are parking in front of the library, in the city- ramp, ityramp, and in front of a number of busincsses. They are highly motivated to locate a "community"scale park and ride facility that would accommodate no more than 200 cars. At least two sites have the potential to serve this need- the existing city ramp and a potential stntcture on the public works site. 'The existing city ramp is currently undergoing a construction project (new water treatment plant on the ground floor) and according to the cit}, this would make adding additional levels problematic. Access will also bean issue as well when the new Grandview Crossing is built.lhe city does think additional puking could be located over Brookside behind and east ofJerry's. Under the right conditions and with some minor improvements, the public works site could be converted into a park and ride lot tomorrow. This would bean interim solution (a similar scenario involving the site as an interim use for the Edina bus garage could also be considered). the advantage of locating a park and ride on the public works site is that it is a fee simple site that could be used with little change to existing conditions. In general, a park and ride could provide a surplus of parking during nights and -veckcnds, and serve overflow parking in the District as well. Location Spaces Notes A Use existing ramp 244 Access issues C New ramp in clowded' n!a Long term 8 New ramp on ptiblic works site 200 Fee simple 587 Express Route Existing bus stops m 4 AM SC. -3 T) rL —5 rL CL tr, CL AM rL —5 rL CL tr, CL CL cr Transportation Highway 100 Improvements A major proposal invobes the short term and long term configuration of the Highway 100 interchange. The plan proposes a "split -diamond" arrangement that would manage access on and off the highway at signalised intersections. These intersections would be at Vernon and Eden, and would connect with parallel, one-way frontage roads. Ibis configuration would allow regional traffic to clearly and safely access the highway and still move into the District with predictability and safety. Long term prospects might include the transfer of unused MnDOT ROW for local and community uses such as civic building sites, future bus rapid transit support, parking, and open space. Short Term lmprovemenrs New ramps Eliminated ramps Signal I Long k fm lmprvvemen, KIM 1/31/12 11N,ING "A,.:. ti swung t Transportation Bicycle Improvements Eden Avenue Vernon between Eden and Interlachen Vernon south of Eden .XISSitS g Existino Existing Proposed Proposed PrcciAem ?ropowd One dictionary defines sustainability as: • The ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed. • The quality ot'not being harmful to the environment or depicting natural resources, and thereby supporting long term ecological balance. For GrandView, sumin-ability is about how the natural and manmade environments coexist in a way that limits and/or prohibits harmful impact on the environment now and for generations to come. But it also has meaning for how the community and businesses will be sustained, supported, and upheld. One is not isolated or independent from the other, a comprehensive, long term definition of sustainability should guide how the District and the community move forward with goals, recommendations, and actions. Recent Activities Sustainability is a broad and deep subject that is constantly being refined from principles and policies to products and practices to financing and iniplemenration—perhaps so much so that it may seem difficult to determine where to begin and what next steps should be taken. For GrandView, it seems practical to review some of the recent decisions and actions the city has taken that will provide a foundation for how the District will grow, change, and redevelop. Edina Energy & Environment Commission: Solar/wind ordinance amendments tmk force. City sraff is reviewing proposed ordinance. 1/31/12 PACE Financing. Ilic Edina City Council unanimously adopted the Edina Emerald Energy Program November 15, 2011, m.4ang it the first Minnesota city to take advantage of Property -Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation. PACE, which was approved by the state Legislature in 2010, allows property owners to have the cost of energy efficiency and conservation improvements assessed to their property and paid alongside property mxm GrandViewTirc & Auto, 5415 70th Street West, used the tool for the necessary financing to install a 27 -kilowatt solar panel system on the already green auto shop's rooC. New Public Works Facility: The public works building was built with sustainability in mind. It has geothermal heating and cooling and used reLycled materials, and its landscape was designed to minimize the development's impact on the environment. A rain garden at the corner of'74th and Metro Boulevard holds and infiltrates water from sloping parking lots with curb cuts to direct the water to native grasses and plants. • City Hall: Installation of solar panel project in ra,l) of 2011. City Council Living Streets policy Recommendation of the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) to establish a comprehenshv Living Streets policy that integrated all modes of transportation and addressed issues such as traffic calming, stormwater management, promoting active living, community feel, improving walking and biking, and enhancing urban forests. If approved by the Council, the ETC would work in collaboration with staff to prepare the policy for the Council's future consideration. Mr. Sullivan reported a $15.000 grant was available to initiate the creation of this policy, which may cost $60.00D-$100,000 to complete. Adoption ofiNlinesotaGreenStrp Cities program, 2011: On January 18,2011, Edina passed a council resolution to become a member of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability goals through implcmen ration of 28 best practices. Each best practice can be implemented by completing one or more specific actions from a list of four to eight actions. Ilitse actions are tailored to all Minnesota cities, focus on cost savings and energy use reduction, and encourage innovation. r J s Greenstep's 28 Best Practices Buildings and Lighting 1. Efficient Existing Public Buildings: Work with utilities and others to assess and finance energy and sustainability improvements ofmistingstructures. 2. Efficient EsistingPrivate Buildings: Work with utilities and others to assess and finance energy and sustainability improvements of existing structures. 3.New Green Buildings: Construct new buildings to meet or qualify for a green building standard. 4. Efficient Building & Street Lighting and Signals: Improve the efficiency of public and private lighting and signals. 5. Building Reuse: Create economic and regulatory incentives for redeveloping and repurposing existing buildings before building new. Land Use 6. Comprehensive Plan and implementation: Adopt a Comprehensive Plan and tie regulatory ordinances to it. 7. Efficient City Growth: Promote financial and environmental sustainability by enabling and encouraging higher density housing and commercial land use. S. Mixed Uses: Develop efficient and healthy land patterns. 9. Efficient Highway-Oricnted Devclopmcnr Adopt commercial development and design standards for highway road corridors. 10. Conservation Design: Adopt development ordinances or processes that protect natural Systems. Transportation 11. Complete Green Struts: Create a network of multi -modal green streets. 12. Mobility Options: Promote active living and alternatives to single -occupancy car travel. 13. Efficient City Fleets: Implement a city fleet investment, operations, and maintenance plan. 14. Demand-SideTtavel Planning: Implement Travel Demand Management and Transit - Oriented Design. Environmental Management 15. Purchasing: Adopt environmentally preferable purchasing policies and practices. 16. Urban Forests: Increase city tree and p1.ant cover. 17. Ecologic StormwaterManagement: Minimize the volume of and pollutants in rainwater runoff. 18. Parks and Trails: Enhance the city's green infrastructure. 19. Surface Water Quality: Improve local water bodies.. 20. Efficient Water and Wastewater Facilities: Assess and improve drinking u,uer and wastewater facilities. 21. Septic Systems: Implement an effective management program for decentralized wastewater treatment systems. 22. Solid Waste Reduction: Increase waste reduction, reuse and recycling. 23. Local Air Quality: Prevent generation of local air contaminants, Economic and Community Development 24. Benchmarks & Community Engagement: Adopt outcome measures for GreenStep and other city sustainability cffiorts, and engage community members in ongoing education, dialogue, and campaigns. 25. Green Business Development- Document the use of assistance programs for green business and job development. 26. Renewable Entergy: Remove barriers to and encourage installation of renewable energy generation capacity. 27. Local Food: Strengthen local food and fiber production and access. 28. Business Synergies: Nctwork/clustcr businesses to achieve better energy, economic. and environmental outcomes. MEMMME Goals • Take a position on sustainability; be a model for city wide sustainability, • Define incentives to attract'Best-in-CUsis" development that deliver highest levels of sustainable design. • Take advanrige of "free" resources: wind, rain, and sun. • Reduce hear island effect and create a pedestrian environment that is pleasant, shaded, and visually interesting. • Address stormwatcr runoff in all phases and facers of The District. • Budd on existing infrastructure. • Take advantage of available partnerships/funding. • Create District (not separate site) solutions. • Apply GreenStep Best Practices. Recommendations A number of recommendations should be considered for the District and emerge from what is being done by the City Council, Energy & Environment Commission, Transportation Commission, Planning Commission, other board-,/ commissions, and various stakeholders. The GrecnStep Cities best practices are an obvious start to how these apply to the District. Beyond that, it will be important to define the District in an organizational manner so that roles and responsibilities can be defined and actions coordinated. A good example would be how a District committee on sustainability could begin to define the -GrandVte,,v Works"-�-a sustainable Practices approach for how water, waste, and energy are addressed from a District point of view. For GrandVie, v, there are three levels of approach and opportunity that build from what is being done today in the District (in some cases by individual businesses or owners) and lay the groundwork- for a sustainable strategy: I.Work from existing strengths and build the foundation - Respond to existing plans, policies, and best practices already in place (local, county; and regional policies). - Educate District stakeholders abour best practice,,, case studies, etc. - Establish a general communications structure and forum for what is being done, - Consider new policy to focus on redevelopment areas like GraadViewwith sustainability guidelines. * Stormwater management policy at the District level (works with both watersheds). . Pilot project(s) for solar light installation (pedestrian and parking areas). 2. District Systems • Storm--vatcr strate&v under parking collection/ 5torage/treatincrit/rcusc. • Recycle/reuse building materials (after demolition). .12-00' 1/31/12 • Grcy water use. • Truh collection and recycling within the District beyond what is currently required by the city. • Consolidated organic recycling focused on restaurants in the area. • Generate alternative power for specific uses/ needs. - Green and white roofs. 3. Closed Loops • Recycled storm%vater into drinking water supply. • Recycled grey water into drinking water supply: • Off -the -grid, • Green buildingsserocarbon. I 7 4. Moving Forward with a Purpose 1/31/12 Implementation 5tr togy� 1. Adopt the framework as a part of the Comprehensive Plan. As a policy document, the Comprehensive Plan offers the ability to guide future development in the GmndView District even in the absence of more definitive plans. Once adopted, the framework provides significant context for determining further directions and actions in the Grandview District. 2. Establish an implementation Steering Committee using citizen volunteers to guide the effort, including providing direction for key remaining areas of the framework, with working groups as needed to support the work of the Implementation Steering Committee. An over-riding objcctive of the Grandview District planning process is to utilize local citizens as experts in defining directions for an arca identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a location where the potential for change exists. With significant investment of time, talent. and energy, in addition to the local knowledge that has been developed through the Small Area Guide process and the Small Area Pian process, it is logical that the process, of planning using local citizens to guide the process should continue. the process to be pursued should, as in past efforts leading to the framework, be defined by the citizen volunteers. 3. Evaluate the Grandview District small area planning process as a means of engaging citizens in local planning. As "indicated in the Comprehensive Pian, several area--; of potential change remain in the community. An objective review of the Grandview process will allow the city to determine whether it should be replicated, modified, or abandoned as a local planning tool. 4, initiate a process led by the Implementation Steering Committee to provide direction for key remaining areas of the framework. Remaining key decision points, many of which are interrelated but all ofwvhich must be defined in terms of the approved frammvork, include: • Transportation elements • Density and height • Housing affordability • Financing • Design and development guidelines • Community Building 5. Set a plan for the evolution of the District. the planning process was established with the understanding that the Grandview District would redevelop incrementally in concerr with a vision defined by the community. A key aspect of the plan, and one that can be best defined once several of the decision points in Step 4 (above) have been advanced, is to determine a logical, sustainable, and reasonably definitive plan for its evolution. 6. Provide regular updates to the City Council. A Steering Committee charged with guiding the further development of plan for the Grandview District cannot act independently of other actions of the city, just as the area itself cannot evolve independent of the rest of the Edina community. With regular updates, the evolving plan can be assured that it aligns with other policies of the cite. Implementation Generalized Phasing Plan A generalized phasing plan is shown that organizes phasing into three simplified increments with the understanding that a variety of conditions will influence actual investment and implementation. 4 rs�Wsears 4 0+ years 1. Policy and Regulation 'Ibis rramc,.vork recommends (consistent with the Comprehensive Plan) that the District evolve from a Community Commercial Node (pg. 4-31 Comprehensive Plan) into a mixed-use center. However, the Plan also suggests a vision that may not be completely consistent with current 7oning including how use, built form, and parking may be regulated. Zoning revisions, including the use of a form -based code to address height and density issues as well as design guidelines, will. be addressed by the Implementation Steering Committee within f months of the approval of the Framework- by the City Council. 2. Phasing, Development & Finance 'Ihc following graphic begins the discussion about how to best arrange and prioritize the public land parcels (public works site and school bus garage site) :so that new investment and redcArclopment can occur in a timely manner and in response to market and community forces. Central in this discussion is the school bus _W.kgre site which, when a new garage site can be found, can include nc%v commercial/office kases, replacement of existing uses, expansion of businesses in the district currently in need of more space (such as the municipal liquor stare), and parking. This could help set the stage for how next steps could be accomplished including initial investment on the public works site, parking and circulation enhancementsladditions, and Eden Avenue improvements. In addition, a community building / public green programming group should work during g this phase to determine appropriate program and uses. Implementation Major Recommendations Immediate < 1 year I Development Framework approval 2 Policy for implemcntation/finance 3 Create Implementation Committee 4. Implementation Committee should address programming of community / civic building S Create sustainability guide from GreenStep 6 TIF District 7A Design Guidelines 7 Form -based code for mixed use center 8 Green building standards required for district 9 Prepare Phase 1 Master Plan 10 Address Lifecycle and affordable housing 1/31/12 1-5 Years Land Use 11 Bus Garage site redevelopment 12 Townhouse units on public works site 13 Residential on Warner site/OLG 14 Community / Civic building Public Realm 13 GrandView Green over parking structure 16 Arcadia Steps/and streetscape 17 CP Rail bike path from Eden to Brookside 18 Library green space fronting Vernon Transportation/infrastructure 19 Park n ride structure/grccn roof@publie work.; site 20 Additional parking south of}crry's 21 GrmdVicw Crossing bridge Sc street 22 Eden Living Streets/strcetscapc /3 lame section 23 Eden Living Streets/Arcadia/Normandale 24 Reconfigure Sherwood as parking street 25 New access from Eden to city ramp parking 26 Jerry's parking 9trcetseapc 27 Implement one-way pairs/remove left to G. Young 28 Reservation on public works site for rail transit use Sustainability 29 GrandView NAlorks/Organics recycling center 30 Stormwater reuse & management policy 31 Solar pilot project for public lighting implementation Major Recommendations 5-10 Years Land Use 32 Arcadia site redevclopment/include pocket park 33 Apt/condo units on public works site 34 Residential on Warner site/OLG/Phasr 2 Public Realm 35 Small civic green at City Hall 36 Arcadia strectscape improvements Transportation/infrastructure 37 Vernon Living Streets/srrcetscape/3 lane section 38 Dedicate eight tum from Vernon to Interlachen 39 Reconfigure Eden as parking streets' City FWl 40 Eden bridge pedestrian/bike enhancements 41 Vernon as primary bike route to GrandView Crossing 42 Consider'tum-back-of Vernon from County Sustainability 43 Stormwater collection/treatment system 44 Grey water reuse/irrigation, etc. 45 GrandVicw Works/geothermal at OLG fields 1/31/12 10+ Years Land Use 46 East frontage road site rcde,.,clopmLnt 47 Civic development on excess MNDOT land Public Realm 48 Hwy 100 pedestrian/bike bridge 49 Green roof/space over underground parking 50 JVW green space to Tupa Park 51 Include gateway wallsAondsc-.ipe,,v/interchange Transportation/Infrastructure 52 Hwy 110 split diamond interchange 53 Realignment of Grange Rd/Eden 54 Add Gus Young extension to f1rontage road Sustainability 55 Closed loop water supply system 56 GrandViewWorks/Alterriative energy sources m t, t71 �ry EIV E T' (U E m t, Financial Feasibility Feasibility of financing would include: (1) projections of anticipated costs associated with an initial Phase I plan and (2) options for revenues to pay those costs. This includes items such as street improvements, streetscape improvements, parking infrastructure, property acquisition (i.e., the bus garage). and community spice (both potential -commons" or *public realm" space and center" space) At this point six potential pools or "buckets' of revenue have been identified: L TIF, Abatement, and other statutory economic development tools; 2. Special Assessments; 3. Enhanced Property Tax revenues generated by private property development, 4. Other Public Sources of funds-, i. Non -Profit or Philanthropic rundraisitW, and G. City Tax Revenues. 1. TIF, Abatement and Other Statutory Economic Development Tools. Access sonic portion of existing TI F Funds; there may be an opportunity to use existing TIF fiends. 13ciermiric the circumstances tinder which that is possible and the consequences of doing so. Create anew TIF district. TIF and Abatement tools provide opportunities to "capturr" i ncreased value and use it to finance some parts of redevelopment. Determine a sense of the potential 1/31/12 numbers associated with these options and any limits on how the funds generated by theme mechanisms can be spent. 2. Special Assessments and Related Tools. The City may assess properties that "benefit" from public improvements for the costs of these improvements up to the value of the benefit conferred by the improvements. Determine what types of costs are eligible to be recovered using this tool and on related tools that permit the creation of special districts to spread the ongoing costs of maintenance or other improvements. The 50th and France area may provide a model for this. 3. Enhanced Property Tax Revenues Generated by Private Development 'Ibis idea overlaps to a certain extent with #1 above (to the extent the enhanced value will be "captured" Via TIF or Abatement). Obviously, the greatest increase of this type would be new development on parcels (like the Public Works and School Bus Garage sites). And consider the prospect of enhanced value emanating from redevelopment of -sites (e.g., CS -NI, Eden 100, ere.) that -art- already on the tax rolls; having some models of what is reasonable to expect in this category is important. 4. Other Public Sources of Funds. Consider the potential partnerships with other public entities that might be able to help with funding. The planning activities in this phase of the process have been funded by the Met Council-, there might be a prospect of additional funds as planning and implementation move forward. 'Met Council representatives have also been clear in expressing interest in park and ride facilities. In addition to the Met Council, there are prospects for partner -hip .vith.MnDOT (related to Highway 100) and Hennepin County (related to Vernon Avenue). To the extent that housing is a part of future redevelopment, there may be Regional, State, and/or Federal funds available to support those efforts. nese any other prospective sources of "Other Public Funds" should be summarized and estimated. S. Non -Profit and Philanthropic Fundraising. Consider that private contributions could help with funding. Iliesc potential sources of revenue fall into two categories: (1) funds from existing non-profit arcmnizations interested in supporting particular development initiatives (e g., housing, arts, etc.) and (2) fundraising campaigns created speci.fically for this effort. Derennine what is reasonable to expect from each 'bucker" and be able to determine wl-ictlier the "gap" remaining. after all artier 'buckets" are utilized can be filled by some kind of capital campaign. 6. City Tax Revenues. The other way to fill any remaining gap is with City tax revenues. Obviously, this is a decision for the City Council to make. It ivi.0 be important to identify the size of the gap (if any) that will likely need to be filled by such funding. U X, I C H A 7, Implementation Possible Staging Questions 1. Interim use. Designation of City parking ramp for park and ride? 2. Disposition of School Bus Garage Site. Can City negotiate control? It so, when and what are the nest steps? RFI? RFP? Negotiate existing user in the District to acquire and invest. 3. How can public works site be best utilized in the interim? As temporary (2-3 year) school bus garage operations? As surface park and ride until structure is built? RFI? RFP? Interim use could allow time for community building use/nced to be determined. 4. How to leverage adjacent parcels with timing of bus garage site redevelopment? 5. What is timing/feasibility of west side frontage road/southbound ramp configuration? How to advance that agenda in the short term (1 -5 years}. G. Eden could / should be programmed for Living Streets improvements consistent with initial phases of development. 7. Feasibility of timing of street, bridge, and deck improvements. CLrNING-A 1/31/12 w e N V`1 CL Implementation The following Implementation section is included as one example of anticipating an initial, or phase 1, increment and associated preliminary range of costs.These numbers are not detailed costs but represent one possible range of expenditures that are included here to illustrate levels of funding (and investment) ofvarious components. The Phase 1 diagram and following spreadsheets for the public works site, the bus garage site and local street improvements will vary depending on actual funding sources, timing, progrun, and other factors (e.g., cost of materials and labor) that cannot be determined at this time. Phase 1 A. Public Works Site • Community Commons: GrandView Crossing (street) Grandview Green Community/Civic Building •Arcadia Steps • Community Civic building • Variety of residential building types • Structured parking • Park and ride structure B. Bus Garage Site • Multi-level parking • Retail / service office use • Possible drive - thru use 1/31/12 C. Warner Site • Townhouses fronting the OLG open space D. Eden Avenue Streetscape - Bus stop integrated • Bouievard organirxs intersection alignments E. Jerry's Streetscape • Pedestrian enhancements • Streetscape • Stormwater treatment Phase t C� t.1 SJti HA..; Implementation GrandView Small Area Plan 91090, "M implementation 1/31/12 ALI • •• -���� ' 11.1 t► --® f1 :fJl ALI m cx cr 0 C: M— Oma.m w a CL CL fu m CX LA m CL tA 3 CL 0) 0 C m CD :E , cm pr N VI 1- 0 00 14 Pi 00 5 0 Ln 1 In 0 CL 41 In In t, n Ln Ln CN Ln 8 LM Cl f� w P. Ln 8 u w w olo �Ij Un LAp iJl O Un Qp 00 8 0 0 8 81 101 0 0 01818181 18 18 81 1 1 1 1 in IA M LA m LA M r I I WO In 0 LA 0 Ln 0 - 8 I Ln 0 Transportation H 1-1 W 1/31/12 i m 7 m kA ry 0 0 3 0 0- EMO City Hall • Phone 952.927-8861 �4Nj= •rr Fax 952-826.0389 • www.CityofEdina.com a Date: February 22, 2012 To: Planning Commission From: Cary Teague, Community Development Director Re: Sketch Plan Review — 6500 France The Planning Commission is asked to consider a sketch plan proposal to redevelop the property at 6500 France Avenue. (See property location on pages Al A4.) The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing office building and build a new four- story, 60,000 square foot medical office building with retail use on the first level and an attached parking ramp. (See the applicant's narrative, building rendering and site plan on pages A7 A21.) Access to the site would be from 65thStreet, with a secondary shared access from the property to the south (Point -of -France) that would be used for garbage pick-up and tenant deliveries. (See page A13.) The applicant would like to request a rezoning of this site from Planned Office District - 1, (POD -1) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The request is for a proposed building generally similar in size and scale to the Twin City Orthopedic (TCO) building that received nine variances and a rezoning to Regional Medical District for its construction. The PUD option was not available at the time the TCO project went through the planning process. This property is located within an area of the City that is designated as a "Potential Area of Change" within the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. (See page Aft.) The Comprehensive Plan states that within the Potential Areas of Change, "A development proposal that involves a Comprehensive Plan Amendment or a rezoning will require a Small Area Plan study prior to planning application. However, the authority to initiate a Small Area Plan rests with the City Council." The site is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for "Regional Medical — RM." Therefore, the proposed use would be consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan designation. The decision to require a Small Area Plan shall be made by the City Council. The table on the following page is a compliance table demonstrating how the proposed new building would comply with the POD -1 Zoning Ordinance Standards. Should the City decide to rezone these sites to PUD, the proposed setbacks, height of the building and number of parking stalls would become the standards for the lots. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th Sc • Edina, MN 55424 M03 Please note that several of the City Standards are not met under conventional zoning; ten variances would be required. Compliance ?able * Would require variance if no PUD As a comparison, the following variances were required for Twin City Orthopedic: 1. Front building setback variance from 74 feet to 52 feet. (A 22 -foot variance.) 2. Rear building setback variance from 74 feet to 20 feet. (A 54 -foot variance.) 3. Side building setback variance from 74 feet to 20 feet. (A 54 -foot variance.) 4. Front parking structure setback variance from 67 feet to 18 feet. (A 49 -foot variance.) 5. Rear parking structure setback variance from 67 feet to 20 feet. (A 47 -foot variance.) 6. Side parking structure setback variance from 57 feet to 10 feet. (A 47 -foot variance.) 7. A side yard drive -aisle setback variance from 10 feet to 3 feet. (A 6.7 -foot variance.) 8. Minimum tract area variance from 10 acres to 2 acres. (An 8 acre variance.) 9. A parking stall variance from 393 stalls to 373 stalls. (A 20 -stall variance.) City of Edina * 4801 W. 50th Sc. * Edina, MN 55424 City Standard Proposed (PCD -1) 8iAiiding Setbacks Front - France Ave 55 feet 15 feet* Front - North 55 feet 15 feet* Side — West 55 feet 100+ feet Rear — South 55 feet 20 feet* Parkina Structure Setbacks Front — France Ave. 46 feet 80+ feet Front — North 46 feet 15 feet* Side — West 36 feet 10 feet* Rear — South 36 feet 10 feet* Building Height Four Stories or 48 feet Four Stories whichever is less & 55 feet* Building Coverage 30% 63%* Maximum Floor Area Ratio 50% 106%* (FAR) Lot size = 56,475 s.f. Gross s.f. 60,000 s.f. Parking Stalls 310 — Based on 45,000 s.f. medical and 15,000 275* s.f, general retail Parking Stall Size 8.5' x 18' 8.5 x 18' Drive Aisle Width 24 feet 24 feet * Would require variance if no PUD As a comparison, the following variances were required for Twin City Orthopedic: 1. Front building setback variance from 74 feet to 52 feet. (A 22 -foot variance.) 2. Rear building setback variance from 74 feet to 20 feet. (A 54 -foot variance.) 3. Side building setback variance from 74 feet to 20 feet. (A 54 -foot variance.) 4. Front parking structure setback variance from 67 feet to 18 feet. (A 49 -foot variance.) 5. Rear parking structure setback variance from 67 feet to 20 feet. (A 47 -foot variance.) 6. Side parking structure setback variance from 57 feet to 10 feet. (A 47 -foot variance.) 7. A side yard drive -aisle setback variance from 10 feet to 3 feet. (A 6.7 -foot variance.) 8. Minimum tract area variance from 10 acres to 2 acres. (An 8 acre variance.) 9. A parking stall variance from 393 stalls to 373 stalls. (A 20 -stall variance.) City of Edina * 4801 W. 50th Sc. * Edina, MN 55424 i ,0 Per Section 850.04. Subd. 4 D provides the following regulations for a PUD: 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the PUD District is to provide comprehensive procedures and standards intended to allow more creativity and flexibility in site plan design than would be possible under a conventional zoning district. The decision to zone property to PUD is a public policy decision for the City Council to make in its legislative capacity. The purpose and intent of a PUD is to include most or all of the following: a. provide for the establishment of PUD (planned unit development) zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations to create or maintain a development pattern that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; b. promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the City; c. provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporate design elements that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations. Desired design elements may include: sustainable design, greater utilization of new technologies in building design, special construction materials, landscaping, lighting, stormwater management, pedestrian oriented design, and podium height at a street or transition to residential neighborhoods, parks or other sensitive uses; d. ensure high quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned; e. maintain or improve the efficiency of public streets and utilities; f. preserve and enhance site characteristics including natural features, wetland protection, trees, open space, scenic views, and screening; g. allow for mixing of land uses within a development; h. encourage a variety of housing types including affordable housing; and L ensure the establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. City of Edina - 4801 W. 50th Sr- , Edina, MN 55424 2. Applicability/Criteria a. Uses. All permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, conditional uses, and uses allowed by administrative permit contained in the various zoning districts defined in Section 850 of this Title shall be treated as potentially allowable uses within a PUD district, provided they would be allowable on the site under the Comprehensive Plan. Property currently zoned R-1, R-2 and PRD -1 shall not be eligible for a PUD. b. Eligibility Standards. Tobe eligible for a PUD district, all development should be in compliance with the following: where the site of a proposed PUD is designated for more than one (1) land use in the Comprehensive Plan, the City may require that the PUD include all the land uses so designated or such combination of the designated uses as the City Council shall deem appropriate to achieve the purposes of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan; any PUD which involves a single land use type or housing type may be permitted provided that it is otherwise consistent with the objectives of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan; iii. permitted densities may be specifically stated in the appropriate planned development designation and shall be in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; and iv. the setback regulation, building coverage and floor area ratio of the most closely related conventional zoning district shall be considered presumptively appropriate, but may be departed from to accomplish the purpose and intent described in #1 above. The proposal would be an improvement over the existing building and use on the site. The building would be pulled up to the street, and provide a more defined street corner on 65th and France. With limited retail on the first level, including a coffee shop, there would be opportunity for greater activity along the street. The applicant is also exploring the possibility of providing a skyway connection from the building to the hospital parking ramp north of the site. (See page A13.) Staff does have a concern in regard to the number of variances (10) that would be required using the conventional rezoning (POD -1). The request however, is similar to the Twin City Orthopedic building that received nine variances. A traffic and parking study is underway to determine impacts on adjacent roadways. Through the use of the PUD zoning, the City could provide protections in ensuring that the building proposed is actually constructed. 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Included in residential land use districts. PSP Applies to schools, large Performance and To be Public/Semi-Public institutional uses (churches, buffering standards determined - cemeteries) and semi-public uses for intensive outdoor may require such as country clubs. Some recreation, parking. review of small uses of these types may be large-scale integrated into other land use development districts. or institutional expansion LAH Expressways and access ramps NA NA Limited Access for two regional arterial Highway highways (TH 62 and TH 100) occupy land within the City to serve local and regional travel needs. *Floor -to -area ratio, or FAR, refers to the ratio of a building's floor area to the size of its lot. Thus, an FAR of 1.0 could mean a two-story building covering 50% of the lot; a 3 -story building on one-third of the lot, etc. Potential Areas of Change Among its many purposes, the Comprehensive Plan functions as a long range tool that attempts to anticipate where change and growth will occur in the City. Identifying those potential areas of change is an initial stage in the process of guiding new construction and redevelopment when it is proposed by private property owners. It is not an attempt to stimulate change, but to acknowledge that it may occur and be proactive in shaping it. Locations identified in this section appear to be areas where change may occur during the life of this Plan. 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A green strip between the street curb and the sidewalk would contain colorful plantings (annuals, perennials and low evergreen shrubs); and there would be bench seating for pedestrians, too. Building Design: The building design will be an attractive facade using face brick and warm -toned architectural precast concrete wall panels with a variety of surface finishes (exposed aggregate, acid - washed and sandblasted textures), reflective bronze -tone Law -c glass in champagne anodized aluminum frames, and cornice trim. The main entrance, set back but prominently facing the street intersection, features a distinctive glazed crown and front plaza area that works well with the City's initiatives to upgrade the pedestrian experience at these corners. The plaza will have decorative surfacing treatment and protective bollards behind the curb to protect pedestrians. Visual Screening for the Adjacent Properties: We will supplement the already mature landscape buffer between Point of France and our site with new coniferous trees, over -story trees and flower gardens along our south yard. The ash trees along this borderline with Point of France are approx. 35' — 50' tall, providing excellent screening for most months of the year. The existing outdoor trash dumpsters will be placed indoors. The existing row of trees along our west property line will be retained to help buffer the parking ramp from that westerly neighbor. The boulevard trees along W. 651h St will mostly remain in place also. Other landscape surfaces will have plantings set within a wood bark mulch to avoid small patches of thirsty sod. Parking: The ramp has a potential for 5 levels (one underground, one at grade, three elevated decks) with a compatible multi -colored architectural precast concrete fagade. Each level directly connected to office building with convenient enclosed vestibules. We are providing 275 parking stalls which we feel will serve the building based on our current operating experience. The 51h (top) level of the ramp would be designated as proof of parking should we need to add parking in the future, based on demand. This will be a Pay -Park facility, similar to the Fairview ramp. Up to 10% of the parking may be compact car size. The office bldg has underground parking level also, for approx. 25 cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. The ramp is expandable for 'proof -of -parking'. Site Utilities: Most available on site. Existing water main / easement requires relocation. New storm sewer connection requested by City Engineer into W. 65th St., '/2 block west. Storm now drains over land to pond west of Point of France building, untreated. Future storm water will be treated before piped off site per Watershed District regulations. Site Lighting: Decorative pedestrian lighting along France Av and W. 65th St frontages; a minimum number of metal halide pole lights on top of parking ramp, with sharp cutoff features. Site Signage: Street level retailers may have signs on or near their awnings. Building name / address at front entry. Possible other tenant names on fagade based on City code. Directional sign at parking ramp entry along W 651h. Hours of Use: Normal Business Hours anticipated. Possible retail tenants at street level with extended and/or weekend hours. Zoning: Planned Office District 1 (POD -1) - Variances requested for building setbacks (Front / Side / Rear), parking ratio (proof of parking) and Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.). Green Building Practices: Throughout all phases of the project - Design, Construction and Operation, we will use best practices of environmental awareness. All clinics and vendors will be educated on Reduce -Recycle -Reuse operations. We have a Green Building Practices Narrative with our submission. A-7 MOUNT DEVELOPMENT CO. EDINA MEDICAL PLAZA 6500 France Avenue South Project Summary January 14, 2012 We are planning a new four level medical office building. The current bank building will be removed and the law firm will relocate in the community. This corner provides outstanding visibility for medical clinics offering service to our community. The building is sized to have a critical mass of providers to allow cross referrals among the clinics. We anticipate 6-15 medical clinics in the new building. The first level may have retail tenants with entrances along France Ave to create an inviting pedestrian environment. The building will have an old style traditional design. Edward Farr Architects are known for creating special building design features. This building is more than a traditional office building. The focal point will be the scalloped crown on the top of the main entry corner. Numerous material changes occur on each side of the building to create shadow elements. Please read his description of the building on his February 2, 2012 narrative. We are striving to create a pedestrian environment along France Avenue. There are sitting benches and extensive flower gardens on three sides of the building. We have consulted with Tangletown Gardens for the design of these features. Their passion for special plants in color and size is shown in the photos enclosed with this information. These gardens will be professionally maintained throughout the growing season. Colored concrete walks and low lighting will make this area a pleasant experience. 952-941-1383 10400 Viking Drive, Suite 160, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 W fax 952.941-1564 Green Building Practices will be implemented for the building design, construction phase and long term operation for the clinics. RJM Construction has compiled a summary of the practices we will purse for each phase of the project. Solar panels are designed for a 40 KW system for the building. These roof mounted panels will also supplement the power grid during building off hours. We have applied for this system thru Excel Energy and Westwood Engineering. There will be ongoing seminars with the clinics to evaluate ways and new technology for their clinics - Reduce consumption, Reuse materials, and Recycle our waste is the theme. The benefit to the building will be reduced operating expenses and good stewardship. Storm water practices will be established according to Minnehaha Creek Watershed requirements for rate and sediment control. The current site drains directly into the adjacent pond. The new building will take care of the environmental issues not being addressed with the current building. Transportation is a key element of any project. A goal will be to reduce the number of cars coming to the building which will reduce the parking stalls required to service the clinics. There are several successful alternate transportation systems available. We will have designated spaces for reduced size "smart car" autos. Scooter, motorcycle, bike parking will be provided tempered and enclosed space as an incentive. Hour Car business has been evaluated for two cars parked in the ramp. The new building will generate substantially more tax base and aggregate tax revenue to the city than the current one level building. The new clinics will expand the quality employment opportunities in the community. In addition there will be 40-60 construction jobs each day for the one year construction cycle. 2 Ok We are excited to work with the city to create a vibrant high quality streetscape at this corner. Thank you for the opportunity to present the Edina Medical Plaza. Our entire team will strive to make the building a fine addition to the medical hub serving this region. Development Team Architecture Services: Edward Farr Architects, Ed Farr Civil Engineering: Alliant Engineering, Mark Rausch Testing & Inspections: Braun Intertec, Ray Huber General Contractor: RJM Construction, Rodney Hintz Developer: Mount Development Co., Stephen Michals Aurora Investments, LLC, Luigi Bernardi Please contact Stephen Michals with any questions on this new building. 3 A10 The following list of sustainable Items have been incorporated into the DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION and OPERATION of the proposed Edina Medical Plaza. Many elements have been condidered from the materials used to the energy consumed. car+srRUCTiON The theme of reduce, reuse, recycle is supported by the project team's commitment to a sustainable building for patients, employees and the community to enjoy - A NEW ViSION FOR BUILDING. No. 1: Brownfield redevelopment - we are using a site that is already developed rather than utilizing a greenfield never developed site. No. 2: Site is oriented for alternative transportation - we are within close proximity to public transportation. No. 3: Sheltered bike ports will be provided along with a shower facility for employees. No. 4: Storm water quantity control - storm water management devices will be Installed to control the rate of storm water leaving the site. No. 5: Storm water quality control - storm water filtration devices will be installed to control the quality of storm water leaving the site. No. 6: Design and placement of site lighting to reduce light pollution - strategically placed light poles with appropriate shrouding will be utilized. No. 7: Water efficient landscaping - draught appropriate trees, shrubs and plantings will be used. No. 8: Water use reduction - the use of water efficient irrigation and plumbing fixtures. No. 9: Baseline energy performance - mechanical equpment will be above code minimum energy ratings and ASHRAE standards. No. 10: Storage and collection of recyclables - recycling measures will be taken during construction to ensure that maximum recycling of steel, cardboard and cement products. No. 11: Reuse of materials - existing demolished concrete components will be used on-site for paving sub -base. No. 12: Construction waste management - we will recycle 50% of demolished building materials. No. 13: Locally produced materials - empahsis for regionally produced materials. No. 14: Certified wood materials - FSC certified wood products will be installed. No. 15: Construction indoor air quality management - filtration systems will be utilized during construction to ensure that permanent systems are not Ca EONVO,RAIE UiWK Ic polluted with particulates. M. e t( e. t *. { No. 16: Low emitting materials - all paints, coatings, carpets, adhesives and sealants are low in volitile organic compounds (VOC). No. 17: Controllability of lighting and thermal systems - control systems will be "C°'oR#` °m"r designed that offer maximum control for the user. i.Nft, ,.�,-L�_. No. 18: Daylighting - exterior glass will be highly visible from within the building. , No. 19: Solar panels are being considered to further reduce energy consumption. ♦rC i. : ei sof _-. 3, �5 ,, , ,, , , , f: No. 20: Automated lighting controls are sensitive to daylight penetration. No. 21: Green cleaning products that are nontoxic are used to protect the j f FeR A"v.,i41ti environment. e Cx C s� ,, IA s , 04 ! e� v r, i t• a s 3 � Y' F „F t�� s� t � J�F [ 'it�' 11 � � � ` • �}b � ��� A -r da"��• LL �+F 6 Site Plan 6500 France Avenue EDWARD FARR ARCHITECTS INC EDINA MEDICAL PLAZA Febnimy 10, 2012 I, i �IIII �;�e�. '�ti baa '�•.. a {yC9fi.�3ir ' CL .a U d \Q i � ■ "v ,a } p �Q a U z w h dr { K e� 1J 0 View from eastbound West 65th Street Febniary 10, 2012 EDWARDFARREDINA MEDICAL PLAZA '�-�.q-- ARCHITECTS INC ENT CO. 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