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GORDON HUGHES
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDINA
HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
CITY OF
EDINA
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424.
CITY OF
EDINA
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN 1980
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
LAND USE ELEMENT
I. Existing Conditions
A. Metropolitan Setting
Edina is located within the urban service area boundaries of the
metropolitan area and is classified as a fully developed inner ring suburb by
the Metropolitan Council. This classification is appropriate in that essential
urban services including highways, public water, storm sewer, sanitary
sewer, full time fire and police protection, and mass transit service are
provided and few tracts of vacant land remain available for development.
Edina is bordered on the north by St. Louis Park and Hopkins, on the
west by Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Hopkins, on the south by Bloomington,
and on the east by Minneapolis and Richfield.
The Metropolitan System Statement identified several metropolitan systems
directly affecting Edina. Sections of three intermediate arterial roadways,
CSAH 62 Crosstown, CSAH 18, and T H 100 are located in Edina. CSAH 62
bisects Edina in an east/west direction. CSAH 18 generally forms the westerly
boundary of Edina. TH 100 bisects Edina in a north/south direction. A
principal arterial roac.;...... 1-494, is loci-; y of Edina's
south boundary.
Edina is served by seven regional sanitary sewer interceptors. Sewer
treatment is provided by Pigs Eye and Seneca.
No existing or proposed regional park facilities are located in Edina.
However, trail and walkway linkage to such facilities in other cities may be
appropriate.
Although not addressed in the Systems Statement, Southdale Center
serves as a primary regional shopping center for the metropolitan area.
Likewise, Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek, which flow through Edina,
are managed on a subregional basis.
B. Existing Plans
Edina has prepared and adopted several land use and redevelopment
plans which have and continue to guide development in the City. These
plans include the following:
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*Western Edina Plan. Adopted in 1970, this plan covers the area
generally located west of Highway 100 and north of West 70th Street.
*Southwest Edina Plan. Adopted in 1971, this plan covers the area
generally located south of West 70th Street and west of Cahill Road.
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*South Edina Plan. Adopted in 1973, this plan covers the area generally
located south of 70th Street and east of Cahill Road.
*Open Space Acquisition Plan. Adopted in 1974, this plan provided
a basis for approving a bond issue referendum authorizing the
acquisition of several properties for park and open space purposes.
*50th and France Commercial Area Plan. Adopted in 1975, this plan
provides the basis for the 50th and France commercial area redevelopment
project which is nearly completed.
*Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan. Adopted in 1977, this plan
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provides an implementation program for new assisted low and moderate
income housing in southeast Edina.
C. Existing Land Use
Total Acreage Percent
Residential 5734 56 %
Commercial 215 2.1%
Office 72 .7%
Industrial 297 2.9%
Park and Open Space 1137 11.1%
Quasi Public Open Space 297 2.9%
Churches 92 .9%
Public Facilities 133 1.3%
Public Utility 31 .3%
Roads 17 /11 17 %-
Vacant 492 4.8%
Total 10,240 100%
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Residential
The predominant land use within Edina is residential. Nearly 5,800 ,20 00
acres of land are devoted to residential uses. Residential uses include 12,375
single family detached dwellings, 686 two family dwellings, and 5,757 multi />,
family dwellings. The average density of single family dwellings is approximately
1.9 dwelling units per acre. Multi family densities average approximately 7.5
dwelling units per acre.
Residential development in Edina began in earnest in 1905 with the
Morningside subdivision in northeast Edina. This subdivision was located
in the vicinity of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's streetcar line. The
Morningside subdivision consisted of 69 lots measuring 100 feet by 300 feet.
In the early 1920's, the Country Club District of Edina was platted.
This area was bounded on the north by West 44th Street, on the east by
Arden Avenue, on the south by West 50th Street and Minnehaha Creek, and
on the west by Highway 100. The developer of the Country Club district
provided contoured streets, landscaping, parks, an 18 hole golf course, and
'installed all major utilities prior to offering approximately 550 lots for sale.
Protective covenants were also imposed on all lots regarding minimum valuation,
architectural style, and property maintenance.
The Country Club District had a profound innuence on the future
residential development of Edina. First, an architectural standard was
established for future developments. Second, it defined future transportation
patterns for Edina in that this was one of the first suburban development
which relied upon the private automobile rather than the streetcar for
transportation. Third, it encouraged Edina to become the first village in
Minnesota to adopt a zoning ordinance in 1929.
Following the Second World War, residential development flourished
in Edina. Between 1946 and 1950, almost 1900 building permits were issued.
By the mid 1950's, Edina's populations were increasing at an annual rate of
2500 people. 1.
' Commercial
Commercial land uses refer to uses devoted to retail sales and services.
Approximately 242 acres are devoted to commercial uses in Edina.
The Southdale-Yorktown regional shopping area located in southeast
Edina occupies 186 acres and comprises approximately 75% of all commercial
I. Setter, Leach, and Lindstrom, Inc. Historic Building Survey of Edina,
Minnesota. July 6, 1979
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land in Edina. This area is generally bounded by CSAH 62 on the north,
Xerxes Avenue on the east, France Avenue on the west, and 73rd Street
extended on the south.
Two community commercial areas comprising approximately 34 acres are
located in Edina. The 50th and France commercial areas was recently re-
developed by Edina's Housing and Redevelopment Authority and substantial
private re-investment. This redevelopment project provided additional off-
street parking and substantial environmental and traffic circulation improvements.
The Grandview commercial area is located on Vernon Avenue east of Highway
100. This area has been partially redeveloped recently through private
reinvestment.
Four neighborhood commercial areas occupying approximately 16
acres, serve as convenience shopping areas for Edina neighborhoods. These
areas include the 44th and France commercial area, the 54th and France area,
the Valley View Road and Wooddale area, and the Cahill Road/West 70th Street
area.
Office
Office uses, for analysis purposes, include business and professional
offices as well as hospitals and medical related uses. Nearly all office uses
are concentrated in southeast Edina. Major office uses are located on the
northerly and westerly periphery of the Southdale area, that part of west
76th street lying west of France Avenue, and that area lying west of Highway
100 and north of West 77th Street. Minor office uses are located within the
50th and France, Grandview, 44th and France, and Valley View and Wooddale
commercial areas. Nearly all major office uses have been developed since
1965.
Industrial
Industrial development includes warehousing, manufacturing, office
warehouses, and scientific research. Major industrial areas are located between
Highway 100 and Cahill Road and south of West 70th Street, west of CSAH 18
at Valley View Road, and east of CSAH 18 at Dominick Drive. Nearly all
industrial uses have been developed since 1965.
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Existing Zoning
The Edina Zoning Ordinance has provided the necessary mechanism for
implementing the concepts contained in the comprehensive plan. The Z oning
Ordinance also provides criteria and standards for the development of
properties.
All land in Edina is zoned and thus an "open zoning" or "unzoned"
classification is not provided. In many instances, however, the R-I Single
Family Dwelling District serves as a "holding zone" for properties
recognized as having potential for a higher use.
The Zoning Ordinance provides for the following zoning classifications
and principal uses:
Classification Uses
R-I
Single family detached
Schools
Publically owned institutions
,---eational facilities
Religious institutions
Certain utilities
R-2 Two family dwellings
R-3 Multiple residences with 3-12
units per building.
Child day care centers.
R-4 and R-5 Multiple residences with more
than 5 units per buildings.
R-4 and R-5 Convalescent, nursing, rest,
and boarding care homes.
PRD-I, 2, 3, 4, 5 Planned Residential Developments
PSR-3, 4, 5 Senior Citizen Residences
Automobile Parking District Parking lots and ramps
Regional Medical District Hospitals
Professional Offices
Medical laboratories
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Classification (cont). Uses
Office District
Commercial District
C-I, 2, 3, 4
Offices
Financial Institutions
Post Offices
Private Clubs
Retail sales and service
Restaurants
Offices
PC-I, 2, 3 Planned Commercial Developments
Planned Industrial District
Manufacturing
Scientific research
Offices
Warehousing
SR-3,4,5, Seniors
!I. Forecasts, Issues, and Implications for the r'zriod
A. Population and Household Characteristics
The growth of Edina's population occurred primarily during the 1950's
and 1960's. During this time, the City's population increased an average of
approximately 1700 individuals annually:
1940 1950 1960 1970
5855 11,443 30,413 44,046
(Source: U.S. Census)
Since the early 1970's, Edina's growth rate has declined substantially
due to the reduction in the amount of land available for development and
declining family size. By 1978, the estimated popualation reached 48,920 and
then declined, according to the Metropolitan Council, to 46,700 in 1979. Full
development of vacant residential lands coupled with declining household
size should result in the following population by 1990 according to the
Metropolitan Council:
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1978
1990
48, 920 51, 800
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Based upon maximum development of remaining vacant residential
land, the Edina Planning Department suggests a maximum 1990 population
of 53,600.
From an age standpoint, Edina's population is comprised of more
senior citizens and fewer families with children:
Retired Heads of Households
(Percent of All Households)
1970
1974 1978
12.2%
12.3% 16.30
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978)
Households with Children
(Percent of All Households)
1970 1974 1978
520 " 460 380
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978)
This trend is also illustrated by the enrollment projections for the
Edina Public Schools:
Enrollment Data and Projectionsp
(Total K-I2 Enrollment)
1973-74 1979-80
10,587 7,506
(Source: Edina Public Schools, 1979)
1984-85
5,064
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Also, the number of one person households and the number of large
family households has changed substantially in recent years:
One Person Households
(Percent of All Households)
1974 1978
16% 22%
Household with Five + Persons
(Percent of All Households)
1974 1978
20% 15%
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978)
Perhaps of greatest significance is the overall decline in the average
number of persons per household. Based upon Metropolitan Council projections,
this decline is expected to continue through the 1980's.
Persons Per Household
1950 1960 1970 1978 1990
3.48 3.66 3.39 2.82 2.59
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978 and Metropolitan Council Population
Forecasts)
Due to the paucity of vacant land, the total number of households should
increase by approximately 2000 units by 1990 based upon Metropolitan Council
projections.
1970
12%
1970
26 %
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Total Households,
1950 1960 1970 1978 1980 1990 0 9 2,9
3,289 8, 314 13, 005 17, 369 18, 000 20, 000
(Source: U.S. Census and Metropolitan Council Household Forecasts)
Based upon Edina Planning Department projections, the following maximum
numbers of household projections are suggested :
1979 1990
18, 818 20, 710
Professional and technical as well as proprietors and administrators
continue to be the most prevalent occupations for Edina heads of household.
However, the number of blue collar heads of households appears to have
increased in recent years:
Occupations of Heads of Households
(Percent of those Employed)
Professional & Proprietors & Clerical & Blue
Technical Administrators Sales Collar Other
1970 21.40 37.9% 16.3% 14.0% 10.5%
1978 21.8% 34.0% 15.2% 18.4% 10.6%
(Source: R. L. Polk Co. , 1976-1978)
Housing cost in Edina continues to be substantially higher than the
regional average:
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Average Single Family Home Sale Price
1973 1977 1978-79
Edina $53,716 $82,464 $105,013
Regional Average $31,060 $46,979
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978 and Multiple Listing Service, 1979)
Likewise, average household income is substantially higher than the average
for the fully developed portion of the region:
Average Annual Household Income - 1977
Edina $32,200
Fully Developed Area Average $17, 900
PMk , 1976-1978)
Overview of Population and Household Data
Edina is experiencing and will continue to undergo a slow aging process.
This process is natural and very predictable for a city approaching complete
development. Edina has obviously completed its initial development phase which
was characaterized by rapid residential and commercial growth during the
1950's and 1960's and the resulting need for educational, recreational, and
service resources.
Edina has now entered a more stable phase which is expected to continue
through the 1980's. During this time, development pressures on remaining
vacant lands should be strong and nearly all of these lands should develop during
this time. However, many of the population and household trends which began
in the mid 1970's will likely continue through the 1980's.
Fewer persons per household .
Declines in school age population.
Declines in numbers of households with children.
Stabilization in total population despite increase in number of
households.
Increasing elderly population.
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Increasing number of one person households.
Increasing numbers of "empty nesters".
Increasing housing costs.
Due to the population and household history of Edina, many of the above
noted trends may not occur as rapidly as in other fully developed cities.
Edina has always been characterized by relatively high housing costs and house-
hold incomes. Thus, middle aged homeowners enjoying their peak earning
years always dominated Edina's age structure rather than young families
with children which dominated many suburbs during their initial development
phase. Although Edina has and will continue to lose school age population,
middle age groups should continue to dominate thus resulting in a more
stable age structure as compared to many cities.
Issues and Implications
The above noted population and household trends are anticipated to
produce the following implications and issues from a land use standpoint for
Edina in the 1980's:
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r4 c^- elderly housing, nursing homes, and care
tadirties.
-Increased need for social and medical service facilities for elderly.
-Pressures to further subdivide developed single family lots due to
decreasing need for large yard areas, increasing maintenance
efforts, and increasing economic returns.
-Pressures to convert existing single family dwellings to multiple
residences due to declining household size and increasing housing
costs.
-Need for more adult and senior citizen oriented recreation areas.
-Need for housing opportunities for "empty nesters".
-Need for housing opportunities for families with children to offset
losses in school age population.
-Need to allow alternative uses for vacant or under utilized public
school buildings.
-Pressures for increased numbers of assisted units for low and
moderate income individuals and families.
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-Pressures for lower cost housing.
-Continued predominance of middle aged, upper income resident
with desires to maintain Edina as a high quality residential
community.
-Pressures to maintain Edina's high quality, single family character.
-Pressures to increase densities of residential developments in response
to demand for lower cost housing, energy efficient housing, life
cycle housing opportunities, and increasing land costs. _
B. Land Use Compatibility
The provision of adequate buffers and transitions between dissimilar land
uses is one of the most historic objectives of land use planning. In some
cases, Edina has attempted to segregate conflicting land uses by maintaining
adequate distances between such uses through road right of way separations or
linear park and open space corridors. Also, the concept of using trasitional
land uses to buffer incompatible land uses has been practiced. The use of
multiple residential as a '•-sw --'ensity residential d
developments and industrial or commercial development is the most common
transitional use. In some cases, office developments have provided a proper
transition between low density residential and high intensity uses. Earth berms,
landscaping, and fencing are used to buffer undesirable aspects of parking
lots and high intensity uses.
From a historical standpoint, single family dwelling neighborhoods have
been extensively buffered from other uses in Edina. In addition, most single
family areas have been developed with relatively large lots, thus providing for
large yard areas and substantial spacings between dwellings. Multiple
residential uses have been allowed in proximity to some single family areas but
at relatively low densities. Higher density developments have generally been
completely isolated from single family neighborhoods.
Issues and Implications
Several trends present the following issues and implications for land
use compatibility in Edina:
-Pressures for subdividing developed single family lots thus
changing neighborhood character.
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-Pressures for greater densities for multiple residential development
with potential of impacting low density areas.
-Pressures for smaller lot sizes and smaller dwellings which may conflict
with historical development trends.
-Pressures for more multiple residences due to age structure of
population and energy conservation.
-Need for increased housing opportunities in proximity to employment
areas for energy conservation purposes.
-Pressures to reduce minimum lot size, floor area, and garage
requirements resulting in dwellings of lower cost and differing
character as compared to existing housing.
C. Non-Residential Land Uses
Commercial, office, and industrial development in Edina are relatively
new and are generally in good to excellent physical condition. However, some
commercial districts the 44th P's 's4 Imrsddale/Valley View
area, and most notably the Grandview area are in a siate of transition and
major land use changes should be expected for such an area.
Issues and Implications
-Pressures for a general intensification of retail uses especially in
southeast Edina.
-Demand for converting industrial uses to office and quasi-
commercial uses.
-Pressures for retaining commercial zonings for obsolete or inappropriately
zoned commercial properties.
-Demands for intensive development of vacant non residential lands.
-Demand for intensification of existing commercial uses in
community and neighborhood commercial districts resulting in
parking and traffic circulation problems as well as conflicts
with neighboring residential uses.
-Pressure fQr expansion of small scale commercial activities into
residential areas surrounding commercial activity centers.
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D. Employment
"Employment" refers to jobs available in Edina as opposed to "occupations"
which refers to jobs held by Edina residents. Employment opportunities have
increased substantially in recent years due to development of office/industrial
areas in Edina:
Employment Opportunities
(Number of Jobs)
Manufacturing Retail /Wholesale Services Total •
1969 4500 8100 2800 21,300
1977 4300 8300 7200 27,900
(Source: R. L. Polk Co., 1976-1978)
According to Metropolitan Council Projections, substantial increases in
employment are forecast:
Employment Projections
1980
36,000
1990
2000
43,000 41,000
(Source: Metropolitan Council Employment Forecasts)
Issues and Implications
Several land use issues and implications are anticipated due to increased
employment opportunities:
-Demand for increased housing opportunities
to employment areas.
-Pressures for housing opportunities for low
job holders in Edina.
-Demand for day care services.
in close proximity
and moderate income
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E. Transportation
Land use issues and implications relating to traffic and transportation
focus primarily on southeast Edina. In 1972, a comprehensive study entitled
the "494/100 Southdale Corridor Transportation Study" was completed. This
study was undertaken as a joint effort by several governmental subdivisions
including Edina. This study advised that serious traffic and congestion
problems would result in Southeast Edina unless land use was controlled and
transportation improvements implemented. As a result of these findings,
Edina has used anticipated traffic generations as the primary basis for
reviewing land use proposals in southeast Edina since 1973. Although several
roadway improvements have been made in this area in recent years, land use
control continues to be an essential element for the alleviation of traffic
congestion.
Several land use issues and implications are expected as a result of
transportation concerns in southeast Edina.
-Pressures to develop at maximum densities as a result of high
land costs which conflicts with traffic objectives.
-Pressures to develop additional peak hour land uses which contributes
-Need for more housing opportunities in proximity to southeast
Edina employment centers to increase use of mass transit and
intra-area trips.
-Need to provide mixed and complementary land uses to reduce
congestion.
F. Energy
Energy conservation will undoubtedly present an ever-increasing challenge
to everyone in the 1980's. Alternative modes of transportation and methods of
space heating and cooling may offer unique opportunities for energy
conservation but could affect traditional development styles and land uses in
Edina.
Issues and Implications
-Need for housing in close proximity to employment and service
centers to reduce communting expenses.
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-Pressures for increased residential density to reduce space heating
and cooling requirements per dwelling unit.
Pressures for innovative building designs such as earth sheltered
structures and building orientations which may not be compatible
with existing developments or ordinance requirements.
-Pressures for solar heating and cooling systems which may not be
compatible in appearance with existing developments and which
may require governmental protection of solar access.
-Need for proper mixtures of land uses to reduce transportation
requirements.
G. Land Re-Use and Redevelopment
In general, Edina's residential and non-residential properties are in
good to excellent physical condition. Significant re-use and/or redevelopment
of properties is not anticipated during the 1980's due to the age and condition
of most developments. A detailed review of the condition .of Edina housing stock
is contained in the Element of 1-";-•
Nearly all industrial and office developments in Edina have been
constructed since 1965. These developments are in excellent condition and should
not require re-use or redevelopment actions during the plan period.
Although most commercial developments are relatively new, some areas are
showing early signs of blight and deterioration and must be monitored closely.
The Grandview commercial /industrial area which is located west of Highway 100
and south of 50th Street, deserves particular attention due to the age of the
structures and existing land uses. Although significant private reinvestment
has occurred recently, this area should be studied to investigate the need for
public redevelopment actions. Other commercial areas which should be monitored
closely include the 44th and ranee area and the Valley View and Wooddale area.
Issues and Implications
-Need for City participation in redevelopment projects.
-Need for alternative land uses in redevelopment areas.
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III. General Goals, Objectives, and. Policies
Goal: The goal of the land use element is to provide for the orderly
and logical development and redevelopment of lands and waters, maintain an
attractive living and working environment and preserve the high quality residential
character of Edina while responding to the changing needs of the population.
Objective: Establish land use designations which provide a clear basis for
future zoning and/or development or redevelopment of lands. Such land use
designations are not and should never be construed as a "zoning" of land.
These designations merely serve to define land use relationships and general
locations.
Policies: Establish the following residential land use designations for the
purposes of this plan.
*Single Family Residential (O-4 DU/acre). This designation is
limited to single family dwelling acreas having minimum lot areas of 9000 square
feet and U ni;rn;t 'ld rn nvinal inn areas. Specific lot area determinations will be
based on tupuyrdpny, Hely' wurhood characteristics, natural features, and
access. In some areas, lot sizes below 9000 square feet may be appropriate.
*Low Density Attached Residential (0-6 DU/acre). This designation
is intended to include two family dwellings, townhouses, and other multi-
family developments containing a maximum of four dwelling units per building or
structure. Single Family dwellings may also be a compatible use in such areas.
It is intended that this designation will provide a variety of housing types in
relatively close proximity to single family residential areas and will represent a
transitional use between single family areas and high volume roadways or
more intense uses. Although a maximum of 6 DU/acre is noted, densities of
such developments will be based upon surrounding single family densities.
*Medium Density Residential (6-12 DU/acre). This designation
is intended to include townhouses, apartments, and condominiums which provide
a variety of rental and ownership opportunities at moderate densities in
predominantly residential settings. Such developments should have a maximum
height of three stories and should be buffered from single family dwelling areas
by natural features, linear open space corridors, lower density transitional
uses, or extensive buffering.
*High Density Residential (12 + DU/acre). This designation is
intended to include primarily apartment and condominium developments.
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Close proximity to mass transportation, shopping and related services, large
employment centers and/or access to collector or arterial roadways is
necessary. Density and height should be based on proximity to low density
uses and transportation capacities.
Establish the following non-residential land use designations for
purposes of this plan:
*Office. This designation includes business and professional offices
as well as medical related uses. Retail commercial uses are not included
in this designation but may serve as an accessory service use within principal
office uses.
*Commercial. This designation includes retail goods and service
activities on a neighborhood, community, or regional basis. Office uses are
appropraite within these areas. Excellent access provisions to collector and
arterial roadways are necessary for these uses.
*Industrial. This designation includes manufacturing, warehousing, and
research and development activities. Principal and accessory office uses may
also be appropriate in many industrial areas.
*Public. This designation includes parks and open space, public
schools, public buildings, and other public lands.
*Quasi Public. This designation includes churches, private schools,
private golf courses, and cemetaries.
Objective: Maintain and protect single family detached dwelling neighborhoods
as the dominant land use in Edina.
Policies: Require appropriate land use transitions or extensive buffering
between low density residential areas and high density residential and non
residential areas.
If possible, utilize natural features, topography, linear open space
strips or corridors, and right of way separations to buffer single family areas
from incompatible uses.
Require conservation and open space restrictions or easements
and/or substantial screening or landscaping to buffer single family areas from
incompatible land uses if adequate distance seaparations are not possible.
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Allow further subdivisions of developed single family lots only if
neighborhood character and symmetry are preserved.
Restrict home occupations in all residential dwellings such that
the residential character of the neighborhood in terms of use and appearance
will not be changed in the slightest degree.
Prohibit "neck lot" subdivisions whereby access to public streets
is gained through narrow strips If land adjacent to other lots.
Maintain existing single family lot and building minimums. However,
establish a secondary single family zoning classification that allows for reduced
minimum lot and building requirements based on neighborhood characteristics.
Restrict the converstion of single family dwellings to multi-dwelling
uses and non-residential uses.
Consider the redevelopment or retro fitting of single family dwellings
to multi family uses if located in areas designated as low density attached
residential. Such redevelopment or retro-fitting should require rezoning and
upgrading of dwellings and properties to multi-family standards.
Protect ,;.igle family -elective rehabilitation
assistance as detailed in the Housing Element.
Objective: In appropriate areas encourage the development of multi-family
housing that offers a wide range of housing choice, density, and location while
maintaining the overall high quality of residential development in Edina.
Policies: Provide density bonuses for medium density residential and high
density residential developments to encourage excellence in site planning,
building materials, inclusion of modest cost units, and inclusion of assisted
units. Restrict medium density residential to a maximu of 12 DU/acre.
In order to encourage use of the planned residential district,
provisions of the zoning ordinance, eliminate minimum site area requirements.
Eliminate minimum dwelling unit floor area requirements from the
zoning ordinance and rely on Uniform Building Code minimums to ensure health,
safety, and welfare.
Require that all petitions for rezoning for multi-family developments
containing three or more units per building be considered under the Planned
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Residential District provisions of the zoning ordinance.
Encourage elderly housing development in areas designated as
low density attached residential or medium density residential where essential
support services are readily available.
Encourage the provision of multiple residential housing around
community and neighborhood retail areas.
Consider the redevelopment of obsolete or underutilized commercial,
industrial, or public properties for multiple residential housing.
Grant full density credit for areas henceforth dedicated to the
city for park and open space use.
Objective: Maintain the integrity and quality of office uses in Edina.
Policies: Adopt a Planned Office District classification in the zoning
ordinance to encourage flexibility and control of design features and innovative
approache-
Encourage through incentives or bonuses the provision of limited
and clearly accessory retail commercial activities within major office developments
to capture or intercept possible travel requirements.
In some cases, encourage a mixture of office and multiple residential
uses to reduce commuting requirements and traffic congestion.
Objective: Encourage mixed use developments where appropriate to provide
complementary land uses and reduced commuting and inter area travel.
Policies: Adopt a Planned Unit District section to the zoning ordinance
which accomodates mixed use development proposals.
Encourage mixed use developments containing office, multiple
residential and accessory commercial elements.
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Objective: Maintain the integrity and quality of industrial uses in Edina.
Policies: Discourage commercialization of industrial areas by restricting
warehouse sales and quasi retail commercial uses.
Extend the benefits of clearly accessory and limited retail service
uses within large office buildings in industrial areas.
Maintain present design standards, restrictions, and controls
for industrial uses to ensure compatibility with the residential character of
Edina.
Objective: Improve the condition and vitality of neighborhood and community
commercial areas.
Policies: Cooperate with commercial district owners seeking to improve
circulation and off street parking in smaller commercial areas.
Eliminate non-conforming land uses.
Encourage redevelopment of under utilized parcels.
Pursue balanced land uses within commercial areas based upon
functioning level of the district.
Prevent strip commercial development.
Provide adequate buffers around commercial areas.
Encourage multiple institutional housing, and especially elderly
housing, on the periphery of commercial areas.
Allow conversion of industrial use to office uses only in cases where
adequate off-street parking can be accomodated.
Restrict office intensities in the PID zones to reduce traffic impacts.
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IV. Area Considerations
A. Northwest Edina. (North of CSAH 62 and West of TH 100)
Although the predominant land use in northwest Edina is single family
residential, a wide diversity of housing types are available and include two
family dwellings, townhouses, rental apartments, and condominiums.
Significant tracts of vacant land remain in the north-west portion of this area,
most of which is expected to be developed for single fmaily uses during the
plan period.
Two major parks located in northwest Edina are expected to develop in
the plan period. Malibu Park located in the northwestern portion will serve
as an active neighborhood facility. Bredesen Park located at the southern
extreme of the area will be developed as a passive nature area for community
level enjoyment.
Non-residential uses are limited to the western extreme of the area along
CSAH 18 and the eastern extreme at Vernon Avenue and TH 100 (i.e. Grandivew
Area). The Grandivew Area includes a mixture of industrial and commercial
uses which developed when Vernon Avenue served as a major thoroughfare.
Signs of IL VL/1 ICILC land use, and non-conforming uses are evident
in the Grandview Area.
Policies: Multiple residential development should be limited to low density
attached and medium density residential in all areas except the Grandview Area.
Continue to pursue the acquisition of additional parkland at Blake
Road and Fox Meadow Road pursuant to the Open Space Acquisition Plan.
Require the submission of detailed plans and neighborhood
participation for any proposals to further subdivide large developed lots in the
Blake Road, Schaefer Road, Interlachen Road area. Such a development should
include the extension of Scriver Road as a through street.
Require the extension of Interlachen Boulevard westerly to
Malibu Drive and ultimately CSAH 18 in conjunction with further subdivisons.
Continue to target housing rehabilitation assistance to the area
north of Maloney Avenue.
Undertake a detailed study of the Grandview Industrial /Commercial
area to determine the feasibility of a public redevelopment project. .
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Encourage the intensification of residential uses in the Grandview
Area.
Encourage the re-use of obsolete or underutilized, commercial and
industrial properties for multiple residential purposes.
Discourage the further extension of commercial uses along Vernon
Avenue.
B. Northeast Edina. (East of TH 100 and north of CSAH 62)
Northeast Edina is essentially fully developed. Although housing
is generally limited to single family dwellings, some areas along France Avenue
South and Valley View Road have been developed with two family dwellings.
Higher density multiple residential housing is limited to the 50th and France
area, 54th and France, and Valley View/Wooddale.
Northeast Edina is served by two neighborhood commercial areas and
one community commercial area. The 44th and France commercial area and
Valley View/Wooddale commercial areas provide convenience goods and services
to their respective neighborhoods. The 50th and France area serves a much
large geographic area and functions as a community shopping ar::. .^.
major redevelopment project for the 50th and France area was recently completed
which greatly improved traffic circulation, parking, and environmental features.
Northeast Edina contains most of the older housing stock in the City.
As detailed in the Housing Element of this plan, most of this stock is in
good to excellent condition despite its age. Nevertheless, the Morningside area
in the northeast extreme of this quadrant as well as the area located east of
France Avenue should be monitored for signs of blight.
Due to the status of northeast Edina, little new development is
expected. However, infill on small vacant tracts as well as some redevelopment
of residential and commercial properties are expected. Also, a general
intensification of residential uses should be expected.
Policies: Continue to utilize the 50th and France Redevelopment Plan and
Design Framework as a basis for reviewing development proposals in the
50th and France commercial area.
Utilize existing and projected parking supply as a basis for reviewing
proposals to intensify existing commercial uses in the 50th and France area.
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Encourage additional multiple residential housing in the 50th and
France area in conformance with the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan.
Maintain and encourage neighborhood retail commercial nodes at
Valley View/Wooddale and 44th and France.
Encourage the intensification of existing commercial uses at 44th
and France provided that suitable parking provisions can be accomodated.
Discourage extensions of commercial uses along France Avenue,
Sunnyside Road, and 44th Street.
Encourage redevelopment of obsolete or vacant commercial properties
and service station sites on the periphery of 44th and France for multiple
residential housing.
Discourage further extensions of commercial uses along streets in
the Valley View/Wooddale area.
Encourage redevelopment of obsolete or vacant commercial properties
for multiple residential housing.
--4 —"^pment of 54th and France retail service area with
with multiple residential nousing.
Allow redevelopment or retro fitting of existing dwellings fronting
on France Avenue for low density attached residential uses. Require rezoning
for all such re-uses.
Request Hennepin County and MN DOT to undertake actions to
lessen noise impacts on existing properties resulting from TH 100 and CSAH 62.
Consider the use of the Minneapolis Waterwork property at 40th
and France for low density attached or medium density residential.
C. Southwest Edina. (South of CSAH 62 and West of TH 100).
Southwest Edina has undergone rapid development in recent years from
both a residential and industrial standpoint. Remaining vacant lands are
primarily limited to expected multiple residential use. Full development of
the industrial area west of TH 100 and south of West 70th Street is expected
during the plan period.
Several areas in southwest Edina are characterized by unusually
large, developed, single family lots. The Indian Hills, Prospect Hills, and
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66th and TH 100 areas exhibit such lots. Continued requests to further sub-
divide these lots should be expected during the plan period.
The only neighborhood scale retail commercial use in southwest Edina is
the Cahill/70th Street shopping area. An intensification of this area with
uses better serving the shopping needs of its service area may be appropriate.
Remaining vacant lands in this area are generally characterized by
severe environmental limitations such as slopes or poor soils. Thus, multiple
residential or clustered housing presents the most logical means of land
utilization while protecting important resources.
Policies: Require that all subdivision of large developed lots maintain a
desirable spacing of dwellings to ensure the symmetry and character of the area.
Prohibit "neck lot" subdivisions in such areas.
Utilize topography and vegetation characteristics as a basis for
determining suitable lot sizes.
Require the submission of detailed plans and neighborhood
participation for any is,._,,3sals to furths:.. !_:_ Thts in the southeast
quadrant of 66th Street and TH 100. Adequate public road access for such
a subdivision is essential.
Although the City has little control over tenant selection,
generally encourage the provision of establishments at the Cahill/70th Street
commercial area which better serves the day to day shopping needs of
southwest Edina.
Continue to pursue the acquisition of public parkland along McCauley
Trail South in conformance with the park and open space acquisition plan.
Maintain Cahill Road and 78th Street as the division between
industrial and residential uses.
Allow clustered housing or medium density residential for sites
exhibiting severe topography or soil limitations.
Allow low density attached residential for properties fronting on
CSAH 18 and CSAH 62.
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D. Southeast Edina . (East of TH 100 and South of CSAH 62).
Southeast Edina is undoubtedly the most heterogenous quadrant of
the City from a land use standpoint. This area includes single family housing,
an industrial area, significant office developments, and a regional shopping
center. Vacant lands are limited to the extreme southeastern portion of
this quadrant. Much of this vacant land is utilized for sand and gravel
mining operations. These operations are an excellent interim use ,of these
properties. However, due to escalating land values, development of these
vacant tracts is expected during the plan period.
The most prominent use in southeast Edina is the Southdale/Yorktown
regional shopping area. This area provides a diversity of retail shopping needs
for an extremely large service area. Southdale/Yorktown represents one of
the largest traffic generators in the state. Due to the physical condition
of this area substantial changes are not antidcipated during the plan period.
Due to the concentration of development in southeast Edina, the highest
planning priority for this area is the amelioration of existing and anticipated
traffic congestion. Past studies have advised that street and highway
improvements alone cannot and will not provide a traffic solution for this
area. A combination of roadway improvements together with land use controls
and transportation alternatives is necessary.
(See Daniel, Mann Johnson, and Mendenhall, "494/100 Southdale Corridor
Transportation Study". 1971).
Policies: Restrict the extension of retail commercial uses in the area.
Prohibit any rezoning to commercial districts of lands not now zoned commercial.
Encourage an appropriate mixture of land uses to allow for increased
intra area travel and multi-purpose trips, thus relieving pressure on external
street systems.
Encourage or provide incentives to large office, industrial, or
multiple residential developments to incorporate clearly accessory convenience
retail services within such buildings so as to capture or intercept possible
travel.
Encourage uses that generate traffic during off peak traffic hours
for the area.
Encourage employers to implement flexible work hour scheduling,
car pooling, and mass transit incentives for employees.
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Cooperate with the Metropolitan Transit Commission to increase mass
transit alternatives.
Provide additional pedestrian and bicycle paths to encourage non-
motorized commuting shopping trips.
Extend the existing Yorktown commuter strip southerly to the
south corporate limits.
Require that mass transit facilities be incorporated where feasible in all
developments.
Continue to pursue funds for a mass transit demonstration project
utilizing the Yorktown commuter strip.
Acquire through subdivision dedication a 12-15 acre public park
north of West 76th Street in conformance with the Open Space Acquisition Plan.
This park should serve as a focus for surrounding developments. Density
credits should be granted for dedication of this parkland.
Non-residential uses should not be allowed north of 76th street
and east of the proposed public park or commuter strip.
Encourage warmed unit developments for non-residential uses.
If appropriate, allow high density residential as an element of such planned unit
developments.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT
Introduction:
The City of Edina has become known for its high quality residential
housing stock and attractive neighborhoods. The combination of efforts by
early developers, an advantageous location within the metropolitan area, and
a commitment to high quality residential development by local officials has led to
the high quality residehtial environment experienced by the City's residents today.
Probably the most important single development during Edina's early period of
growth was the Country Club District in northeastern Edina. The development
of Country Club established a standard that was to set the tone for subsequent
residential developMent. The adoption of a zoning ordinance in 1929, shortly
after the platting of the Country Club District, instituted specific standards
for future development in Edina.
Although the emphasis has changed from exclusively single family housing
to a more balanced mix of housing types, the City's concern for overall quality
in residential development remains a primary concern. The City today contains
a wide variety of choice of residential housing, from large lot single family housing
to high density, high-rise housing. However, due to the general local excalation
of prices of residential housing and the high quality of the City's housing stock,
the cost of purchasing a home in Edina is high. The built-up nature of the City
and relative newness ::ie housing value of Edina's
housing stock will remain at high levels during the 1980's.
The housing element contains two central themes. The first is the
protection of the existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods. At
this writing approximately 90 percent of the ultimate housing stock is in place.
It is important that policies and controls of the City emphasize the protection
of this investment.
A second theme of the housing element is the development of policies and
programs that will widen the range of housing choices available in the City. In
order to maintain the City's population at stable levels and provide adequate
housing choices for families in all stages of the life cycle, the City should adopt
policies and implement programs to stimulate the development of housing in all
price ranges.
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I. Residential Land Use
Residential land use is the most important single land use category in
Edina, both in terms of land area devoted to housing and taxes generated by
housing. Residential land use, excluding streets and other related supporting
land uses, occupies nearly 60 percent of all land area and contributes 80
percent of the total property valuation of the City.
The largest portion of residential land use in Edina is devoted to the
single family home. Sixty-six percent of all housing units within the City are
single family units. However, the ratio of single family to multi-family units
has been decreasing since 1970. According to the 1970 census count, 83 per-
cent of the City's housing units were single family. The reduction since 1970
is due primarily to the character of land remaining to be developed. In 1970,
85 percent of the ulitimate number of single family homes were existing while
only 30 percent of the ultimate number of multi-family units were in place.
A. Housing Types
Single Family:
The single family home in a low density setting is the dominant housing
form in Edina, and will continue to dominate even though the overall percentage
will decrease to 62 percent of all housing units by 1990. Although the City is
nearing its capacity for single family homes, the of the 80's w!!!
single family home remain the most•desirable dwelling unit type available.
Additions to the single family housing stock during the 80's will emphasize in-
fill development over large subdivisions except for additions to the Parkwood
Knolls area in northwestern Edina. Of the 476 new single family homes expected,
approximately 130 will be in the Parkwood Knolls area.
Two Family Homes:
Two family homes in Edina are primarily located along busy corridors,
as transitional uses between single family homes and differing land uses, and
in areas of marginal single family desirability. As of June 1979, there were
683 units of two family housing in Edina. This total should increase by about
30 units by 1990; however, redevelopment of some single family housing located
along busy corridor streets could increase the number of two family units con-
structed during the 1980's.
Apartment Buildings: (Including Condominiums)
For the porposes of this plan, any building containing three or more
units is considered to be an apartment. Currently, apartment-type dwelling
units represent 31 percent of the dwelling units in the City. The proportion
of the City's dwelling units in apartment buildings will continue to increase
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and by 1990 will represent 34 per cent of the City's dwelling units. Apartment-
type units are expected to account for over 70 percent of all new dwelling
units constructed between 1980 and 1990. General locations for apartment
buidings are shown on the land use plan map.
HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE
Single Family Two
Detached Family
1970 10,975 335
1979 12,375 686
1990 12,851 716
Three + Unit
Buildings
1,989
5,757
7,143
Total
13,299
18,818
20,710
Source: U.S. Census, 1970. City of Edina Planning Department.
B. Housing Tenure:
Tenure is described as the interest an occupant has in the dwelling unit
in which he resides. In excess of 90 percent of Edina's single family housing
and approximately 80 percent of the total housing stock is owner-occupied. During
recent years the overall ratio of owner-occupied versus renter-occupied units
has been increasing. This is caused by the increasing popularity of the
condominium. The five year period between 1974 and 1979 saw a ten fold increase
in the number of condominium units in the City. Only 639 of the units were new
construction specifically designed as condominiums, the remaining 1401 units
were converted from rental apartments to condominiums.
Apartment (Three + Units) Ownership
1974 1979
Rental Apartment 5,042 3,519
Condominiums 208 2, 040
Co-op Apartments 18 - 356
5,250 5,915
Source: Assessing Department, Planning Department, City of Edina, 1979.
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C. Age of Housing Stock
The mass use of the automobile for the work trip and the construction of
the metropolitan freeway system precipitated the post World War 11 building boom.
As a result, Edina and other first ring suburbs experienced tremendous amounts
of residential construction, primarily single family units. Approximately 40
percent of all housing units existing today were constructed between 1950 and
1965. Most of this construction was for single family units. Eight percent of
the City's housing stock was constructed prior to 1940, most of which was
constructed during the 1920's. Age of Edina's housing stock by decade of
construction is illustrated on the Age of Housing Stock map in this section.
D. Condition of Housing Stock:
The majority of Edina's housing stock is in excellent condition. A housing
condition survey conducted by the City Planning Department identified no
significant concentrations of substandard housing with only scattered pockets in
need of general improvements. The survey revealed that only two of the City's
twenty neighborhoods contain as much as five percent of the housing stock in
poor condition, and only six neighborhoods contain housing with major deficiencies.
Deterioration of the City's housing stock does not to be conceri-..d
particular areas and does not appear to be purely a T unction of age. i fie Luutuf y
Club - White Oaks neighborhood with 99.1 percent of the housing stock in good
condition remains a stable and attractive neighborhood although the majority of the
housing stock was constructed prior to 1930. The Morningside neighborhood
which was showing signs of blight in the early 1970's,has begun to show general
improvement as a result of improvements to and replacement of public facilities,
and increased private reinvestment in the housing stock. Although the age
of the housing stock does not necessarily predict general deterioration of the
housing stock, it does predict the need for replacement of major mechanical systems.
The condition of the City's housing stock will be monitored on a periodic
basis in order to pinpoint potential problem areas. All efforts to protect and
improve housing conditions will require City-wide emphasis in all but the areas
developed after 1970.
E. Housing Cost:
Statistics released periodically by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
show average resale prices for the metropolitan area. For the first quarter
of 1979 the mean average sale price in Edina was $105,013. Prices covered a
range from a low of $20,000 to a high of $235,000 for the same period. The
average sale price in Edina is the highest of all areas covered by the MLS system.
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Principal periods 1940 -1949
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The cost of rental housing in Edina is also extremely high. Spurred
by a general metropolitan-wide shortage of good quality rental housing, rents
have risen significantly during the past three years.
The cost of renting and purchasing housing will remain high during the
1980's. The quality of the existing housing stock, the relative age of the
housing stock, the desirability of existing neighborhoods, and Edina's geographic
location within the metropolitan region will insure the value of the City's housing
stock.
Monthly Rents by Unit Size
Studio I Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3+Bed room s
$220.00 $275.00
$360.00 $425.00
Rental Unit Inventory by Number of Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3+Bedrooms Total
189 1,m- ..,m 3519
Source: City of Edina Planning Department, 1979.
F. Assisted Rental Housing in Edina:
A total of 355 units of HUD-assisted rental housing are available in two
developments in Edina. The Yorktown Continental contains 265 units in
a twelve-story building for occupancy by the elderly and handicapped. Financed
through HUD's Section 236 Program,the units are offered at below market rents
through a mortgage interest subsidy to the building's owners. The Yorktown
Continental is located at 71st and York Avenue and also houses the City's
senior citizen programs. Yorkdale Town Homes, located at 75th and York Avenue,
provides 90 units of family housing subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Program.
Tenants at Yorkdale pay no more than 25 percent of their income towards
rent.
The development of assisted housing in suburban areas requires a
substantial investment of time and money by the City in addition to the financial
resources available through federal and state funding agencies. Program
requirements for assisted housing are many times not well suited to suburban
situations. In an effort to accomodate assisted housing, especially in higher
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density areas, the City has amended its zoning ordinance to include a multi-
family senior citizen district (SR-3, SR-4 and SR-5). Requirements of the
district reflect the specialized needs of senior citizen residents. Development
standards established for the senior citizen district (SR) are generally less
restrictive than in other multiple residential districts.
G. Housing Needs of Lower Income Families:
A lower income family is defined as a family whose income does not
exceed 80 percent of the median family income for the metropolitan area. Families
having incomes of less than 80 percent but more than 50 percent of the median
are considered to be moderate income,and families with less than 50 percent of
the area median are considered low income.
HUD Low Income Guidelines for
Metropolitan Twin City Area
Number of Persons Low Income Family Very Low Income Family
One $11,750 $7,350
Two $13,450 $8,400
Three $15,100 $9,450
Four $16,800 $10,500
Five $17,850 $11,350
Six $18,900 $12,200
Seven $19,950 $13,300
Eight or
more $21,000 $13,850
Note: The "Lower Income Family" limits are those that determine a family's
eligibility to apply for rent assistance.
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, September, 1979.
Any family whose income is less than 80 percent of the area median and
is paying in excess of 25 percent of their income for housing or is living in
a unit too small for that family is considered in need of housing assistance.
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The most recent and reliable data available for estimating the number of
individuals and families in need of or qualifying for housing assistance is data
compiled by the R.L. Polk Company for the period 1976 through 1978.
Housing Assistance Needs of Lower Income
Families in Edina
Total Elderly Family Large Fa mily
Total Need: 795 601 159 35
Renter Need: 754 572 150 32
Owner Need: 141 29 9 3
Source: R.L. Polk Company Statistics, 1976-1978.
Polk ,,,ompdny 'Udid limates indicate a total need in the community of
795 units of assisted housing. This need estimate includes only individuals and
families currently eligible for housing assistance. Need estimates are divided
`between homeowners and renters and further by family type and size.
Approximately 95 percent of the existing need is for families currently living
in rental housing, and 76 percent of that need is for elderly housing.
In addition to housing needs described by Polk Data, the City is expected
to provide additional housing opportunities based on area-wide need. The
Metropolitan Council has estimated that there will be a need for 99,850
additional units of housing affordable to families with low and moderate incomes
during the decade. Approximately one-third of the total need is for new
households formed during the planning period, and two thirds for households
that are in need of housing assistance for one or more of the following reasons:
a. The unit is overcrowded (more than one person per room).
b. The unit is lacking some or all plumbing facilities.
c. The unit's rent, including utilities, exceeds 25 percent of the
family's income.
Families whose housing situation falls into one or more of the previous categories,
and whose income is less than 80 percent of the median are considered inadequately
housed and eligible for assistance.
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Communities within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council have been
allocated a portion of this area-wide need which is represented by unit goals
for the ten-year period. Community goals were based upon a formula using
the communities' expected growth in housing units, the existing stock of multi-
family units and the number of multi-family units consructed prior to 1940.
The application of the formula to the City of Edina results in a goal of 1,800
units of assisted housing. This is the City's maximum or full-share goal for
housing production. Recent refinements to the goals have resulted in a range
of acceptable performance levels for communities. Acceptable performance for
Edina, according to the Metropolitan Council, is a minimum of 720 units and
a maximum or full-share goal of 1,800 units of assisted rental housing.
The preceeding goals are only for rental housing; separate goals have
been established for ownership. Based on the scarcity of lower-priced housing
units in the City and the large employment base in and near the City, a goal
of 476 modest cost market rate opportunities for ownership has been allocated
to the City by the Metropolitan Council.
II. Policy Plan:
A. Market Rate Housing
Goal: Preservc protect the residential neighborhoods.
The general condition and quality of .ha City's residential neighborhoods
is excellent. The residential stock of Edina, comprising 80 percent of the total
valuation of the City, is the City's primary fiscal resource. Edina's present
housing stock, two-thirds of which is single family, offers a wide variety of
choice to residents, ranging from the large lot, quiet setting to high density
urban environment. Although there is a limited supply of housing at the low
end of the housing price market, there does exist a wide variety of housing
type, density and cost available to prospective residents.
Objective: Offer a wide range of market rate residential housing choice.
Policies: Lot sizes for new single family development should be based on
existing neighborhood standards.
Low, medium and high density housing should be provided according
to the General Land Use Plan.
Home ownership should continue as the primary form of occupancy
in the City.
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Redevelopment of sites near or bordering existing neighborhood
and community commercial centers should be evaluated as residential sites before
other uses are considered.
Objective: Preserve the stability of existing residential neighborhoods.
Policies: Residential areas should be protected from conflicting land uses.
Where conflicting uses exist adjacent to residential areas, redevelopment
should provide for adequate transition of land uses.
Provide high quality municipal services to all neighborhoods.
In-fill housing built on vacant or subdivided sites should be
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Enforce the Housing Maintenance Code, as required to promote
neighborhood stability.
Restrict business activities in residential districts.
B. Modest Cost Housing
Goal: Increase the supply of housing affordable to families with moderate
incomes.
During periods of high inflation in housing prices and high interest rates,
the modest income family (the family whose income exceeds the limits for govern-
ment aid but cannot qualify for conventional financing) is particularly hard hit
in the housing market. This family is usually the first time buyer with little
or no equity available for the necessary down payment required. Families with
modest incomes are finding that their choice in the housing market is becoming
more and more restricted.
Modest cost housing is important to the community since it provides owner-
ship opportunities for first time buyers who are entering the family formation
stage of the life cycle. An adequate supply of housing affordable to young
families can help balance the age distribution in the public school system. Modest
cost housing also frees up the supply of large single family homes by allowing
empty nesters (couples remaining in large homes after their children have grown
and moved out) to trade down to a smaller house and still remain in the area.
Similarly, modest cost housing allows elderly individuals to remain in or close to
the neighborhood but in a unit more appropriate to their needs.
Most factors responsible for the rapidly escalating cost of housing are
not within the City's power to influence. The City can, however, review its
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control mechanism and remove requirements that may unnecessarily increase
the cost of new housing.
The Metropolitan Council has established a goal of 476 units of new modest
cost housing for Edina. In the present housing market, modest cost would be
housing priced in the $50,000 to $60,000 bracket. Although Edina can encourage
the construction of lower cost housing on appropriate sites, it cannot guarantee
the construction of such housing. Construction of modest cost housing in Edina
will depend upon the market demand as perceived by the private land developer,
and the cost and availability of financing. It is unlikely that the goal of the
Metropolitan Council will be met during the planning period. Land costs and
the availability of suitable parcels for development will seriously limit modest
cost housing development, especially for single family construction.
The most practical approach to the development of modest cost housing
in Edina is in multiple family districts. If developers reduce the size of
individual units they can sell more units at lower prices while not increasing •
overall building sizes. Opportunities for modest cost multiple family housing may
be available in southeastern Edina and on a scattered site basis throughout
the City.
Objective: To provide incentives to developers to construct modest _ cost housing
for ownership.
Policies: Encourage the private sector to take the lead in creating flexible
financing programs to make home ownership available to more families.
Encourage developers to consider a variety of dwelling unit prices
in development proposals.
Review subdivision and zoning ordinances for requirements or
conditions that may unnecessarily increase the cost of housing.
Cooperate with developers and local lending institutions interested
in utilizing state and federal programs designed to extend the benefits of home
ownership to more families.
Allow redevelopment of parcels in small lot areas of the City
according to existing neighborhood standards.
Study the feasibility of the use of the City HRA's bonding authority
for mortgage financing.
The City should consider density bonuses for developers providing
modest cost housing. °
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C. Maintenance of Existing Housing Stock
Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of the City's housing stock.
By almost any standard the existing housing stock of Edina is in excellent
condition. The housing condition survey conducted by the Edina Planning Department
found that all but three of the City's neighborhoods had over 90 percent of their
housing stock in excellent condition. Even in those areas that have less than
90 percent of the housing stock in excellent condition, very few units were found
to be substandard. Most items noted were of a deferred maintenance nature
and were not generally immediate threats to the overall condition.
Because Edina's housing stock is relatively new (only 8 percent of the
City's housing was constructed prior to 1939), it will be some time before age is
a threat to housing conditions.
While most structures remain in sound condition, an increasing number
of owners will be facing replacement of major systems during the planning period.
Electrical, mechanical, plumbing and the exterior envelope of many houses will
need replacing. The useful life of primary systems of the housing constructed
immediately following World War II is at or nearing the end of its useful life.
...-.3rgy required to heat and cool homes and possible
shortages of fuels will require substantial investments in insulation for all but
the newest homes.
Edina's stock of multiple family housing is in good to excellent condition.
Most of this housing is less than fifteen years old and should require only
maintenance before 1990. The recent trend of conversion of buildings to
condominium ownership will also contribute to the stability of the multiple family
housing in Edina. Condominium homeowners associations may show greater
concern for building conditions than do absentee owners.
Objective: To eliminate substandard dwelling units and maintain the housing
stock in standard condition.
Policies: Promote and encourage the use of private resources as the primary
source of funds for maintaining and improving the housing stock.
Utilize all appropriate state and federal programs to maintain and
improve the City!s housing stock.
Concentrate available grant and loan money in areas with less
than 90 percent of the housing in good condition.
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Periodically survey housing conditions City-wide to determine
housing condition trends.
Continuously monitor areas that show significant declines in overall
housing conditions.
Enforce housing maintenance code in all neighborhoods.
Encourage homeowners and landlords to invest in energy conserving
improvements.
D. Assisted Rental Housing:
Cities within the Metropolitan Council's jurisdiction are required by the
Mandatory Land Planning Act of 1976 to plan for and create opportunities for
assisted (subsidized) rental housing affordable to low and moderate income familie
and the elderly, through a formula based on both existing local need and total
metropolitan need for assisted housing during the period 1980-1990. (The
procedure used is included in the appendix to this chapter.) According to this
formula, Edina's share of the total metropolitan need is 1,800 units of housing
affordable to families with low and moderate incomes.
The goal of 1,800 units of assisted housing is based on total area-wide
need as calculated by the Metropolitan Council, and does not reflect available
programs or resources expected to meet that. need. Refinements to the goal
structure, intended to reflect anticipated resources, have resulted in a goal of
720 units for Edina. The City of Edina made a commitment to providing assisted
housing by adopting and implementing the Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan-
in 1977. Ninety units of family housing are occupied and a potential for
approximately 200 additional units remains in the plan area. This area
continues to be a high priority area for assisted housing due to the high level
of support services available, especially public transportation.
The policies set forth in this plan are the product of a detailed analysis
of the potential for development of assisted housing in Edina. coals set forth
may or may not agree with the established Metropolitan Council goals, but are
in all cases a reflection of the community's maximum capacity to provide
assisted housing.
Goal: It shall be the goal of the City of Edina to achieve new assisted
housing opportunities in privately owned existing rental housing as follows:
FAMILY - 80 Units ELDERLY-100 Units
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Policies: Continue participation in the Metropolitan Council HRA's Section
8 existing rent subsidy program.
Encourage both the Metropolitan Council and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to base allowable rents on local
market conditions.
The built-up nature of the City and its substantial stock of
rental housing (3519 units) makes assistance in the private housing stock the
most logical and cost-effective approach to providing assisted housing in the city.
This approach allows the family the greatest amount of locational choice and may
also avoid any possible stigma that may be associated with assisted rental
developments.
Goal: Provide 200-350 units of assisted elderly housing with new
construction on appropriate sites between 1980 and 1990.
Objective: Locate elderly housing in areas providing adequate support services.
Policies: When redevelopment occurs along major corridors providing adequate
levels of public tranrw,P--rtion, consider ..,. of the site for
assisted elderly housing.
Support the development of assisted elderly housing by non-profit
sponsors.
Encourage development or redevelopment for elderly housing in
the area detailed on 'the attached map showing general locations for assisted elderly
housing.
Evaluate possible sites within identified corridors for elderly
housing to provide guidance to potential developers.
Encourage developers to include units designed for the physically
disabled and the physically handicapped in all elderly projects.
Goal: Provide between 165 and 385 units of family housing in new assisted
construction between 1980 and 1990.
Objective: Locate assisted family housing development in areas shown on the gen-
eral locations for family housing map as follows:
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Area I: 10-75 Units
Area 2: 40-90 Units
Area 3: 40-70 Units
Area 4: 75-150 Units
Policies: Avoid undue concentrations of family housing in any area.
Projects in which all units are subsidized should be developed at
a low density. (A maximum of 12 units per acre.)
Encourage the development of projects which contain a portion of
assisted units but are primarily market rate.
Encourage HUD to develop programs that provide housing for
moderate income working families.
Project quality and location should not be inferior to that for
market rate developments.
Assisted housing developments should i.Je privately owned
Assisted family housing developments should have adequate levels of
public transit service available throughout the day within reasonable walking
distance.
Proposals for assisted housing should provide off-street parking,
both covered and surface, sufficient to meet demand as established by other
developments in the City.
Materials used and construction quality of assisted housing develop-
ments should not be inferior to similar market rate developments in the City.
APPENDIX A
Exterior Building Condition Survey and Rating Methodology
A simple "windshield" survey technique was utilized by the City of Edina
Planning Staff to obtain general building condition information about the single
family residences in Edina. The survey was not intended to dictate the type
of activity necessary to improve or correct particular deficiencies. Rather,the
survey's purpose was to serve as a data service for providing information regarding
the exterior structural characteristics of housing in Edina.
The survey was largely conducted from the sidewalk or street. Only
single family detached housing was surveyed as other housing types would
require a more complete and sophisticated inspection technique to detect
deficiencies.
For the purpose of rating the condition of buildings, categories of minor
and major deficiencies were assumed and applied to different aspects or areas
of the structure. These major and minor structural conditions were then rated
as either good, fair or poor. The criteria used for the three grading levels
for each deficiency considered are listed below.
CONDITION - MAJOR DEFICIENCIES:
Roof
Good - No deficiencies.
Fair- •Shingles missing, shingles weathered and pitted, but intact.
Poor - Many shingles missing, sagging in places, rotting, holes and materials
missing.
Walls
Good - No deficiencies.
Fair - Minor cracks, in plumb, weathered but intact, slight bowing.
Poor - Material missing, out of plumb, substantial bowing or leaning, siding
buckling, shingles rotting and broken.
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Foundation
Good - No deficiencies .
Fair - Minor cracks, no materials missing, slight settling.
Poor - Material missing, substantial settling and leaning, substantial cracks.
MINOR DEFICIENCIES:
House Paint
Good - No deficiencies, well kept.
Fair' - Minimal chipping, cracking around frames and eaves.
Poor - Substantial cracking or chipping of all painted surfaces.
Steps and Porch
Good - No deficiencies.
Fair - Weathered L-4. -+ructurally ^I^ -*her materials missing,
minor cracks, no leaning.
Poor - Substantially cracked, bricks missing or crumbling, material missing,
leaning or sagging.
Gutters and Downspouts
Good - No deficiencies.
Fair - Some rusting, slight bowing or sagging, no disconnected pieces.
Poor - Substantial rusting, visibly clogged with organic materials, substantial
bowing or sagging, disconnected pieces.
Chimney
Good - No deficiencies.
Fair - Slight cracking, grout missing, bricks chipped.
Poor - Cracking, bricks missing, bricks broken.
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After rating the various parts of the house, a general condition
classification was assigned to the structure. Each structure was considered
to be in good, fair, or poor condition. A house classified in good condition
had no more than one major or minor deficiency rated as low as fair. A house
in fair condition had any number of deficiencies rated as low as fair and no more
than one minor deficiency rated as low as poor. A house in poor
condition contained a major deficiency rated as low as poor and/or at least two
minor deficiencies with a rating of poor.
APPENDIX B
How Community Fair Share Capacity Percents and Ranges Were Determined
The proposed revised Long Term Allocation Plan determines the fair
share range of the area's need for low and moderate income housing for each
community based on its capacity to provide housing opportunities. This range
of need is established through the following process:
Step I:
Step II:
Step III:
Step IV:
Step V:
Assemble the data to approximate a community's capacity to offer
low and moderate income housing opportunities. Three factors
are considered and are weighted based on the flow of subsidized
program resources (50% new construction, 40% leased housing programs
using existing units, 10% substantial rehabilitation programs).
I) Forecasted household growth (reflects capacity to offer
opportunities for new construction programs).
2) Multi-family apartment units (reflects capacity for offering
opportunities using existing leased housing subsidy programs ).
3) Pre-1940 multi-family units (reflects capacity for offering
using substantial rehabilitation subsidy programs; .
For each of these three data categories calculate every community's
share of the metropolitan total.
Derive each community's composite share by weighting the three
shares, adding the weighted shares and dividing by ten. Housing
growth is given a 50 percent weight, multi-family units are given
a 10 percent weight to reflect subsidy fund availability. This
average percentage share represents a community's fair share potential
capacity percent.
Multiply this fair share capacity percent times the regional need for low
and moderate income housing over the next ten years.
Establish the low end of the fair share range for each community
by taking forty percent of the maximum previously calculated
capacity share. This forty percent is more consistent with the
probable, available subsidy funding coming to this area. Actual
funding for communities will, of course, be governed by the short-
term Subsidized Housing Allocation Plan which is subject to periodic
revision.
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The process is illustrated for an example community as follows:
Step I:
Forecasted Growth in Number of Multi-Family
Number of Households Apartment Units
Community X 660 2737
Metro Area 1117083 240286
Number of Pre-I940 Multi-Family Apartment Units
Community X iti
Metro Area 86072
Step II:
Forecasted Growth in
Number of Households Metro Share
660 0. 45%
Metro Area 1 117083
Number of Multi-Family
Apartment Units Metro Share
Community X
2737
1.14%
Metro Area 2110286
• Number of Pre-1940
Multi-Family Apartment
Units Metro Share
Community X 14 0.02%
Metro Area 86072
Step III:
Share of household growth
Share of multi-family units
Share of pre-1940 multi-family units
6. 83% = . 68%
10
.45%x 5 = 2.25
1.14% x 5 = 4.56
.02% x I = .02
6.83
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Step IV:
99850 x .68 = 700
Step V:
700 x 40% 280
Community X - Fair Share Percent .68
Range of low and moderate income housing opportunities
to plan for - 280 - 700
Source: Metropolitan Council. Figures not representative of Edina
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ELEMENT
I. Waterbodies and Water Courses
A. Nine Mile Creek
Nine Mile Creek drains approximately 50 square miles of land located within
the Cities of Bloomington, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Edina.
The north fork of Nine Mile Creek is approximately 15 miles long from its source in
Hopkins to its outflow into the Minnesota River. The south fork of Nine Mile Creek
is approximately 82 miles long and joins the north fork southerly of the south
corporate limits of Edina.
The north fork of Nine Mile Creek extends for 4-1 miles through Edina from
northwest to southeast. Approximately .8 miles of the south fork of Nine Mile
Creek is located within Braemar Park in southwest Edina. Approximately 70% of the
land within Edina ultimately drains into Nine Mile Creek.
The north fork of Nine Mile Creek grades from an elevation of 870 feet above
sea level in northwest Edina to 820 feet above sea level in south central Edina. Due
to this relatively low gradient, Nine Mile Creek is characterized by a broad floodplain.
Much of this floodplain is composed of types 3 and 4 wetlands. Mud Lake, which is
located in west central Edina_ nrovides a significant back water storage area for
Nine Mile
The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is responsible for the overall water
management plan for Nine Mile Creek and its drainage area. Edina has and will continue
to work closely with the Watershed District to implement this water management plan.
Edina has petitioned the Watershed District to undertake the Mud Lake/Bredesen Park
Improvement Project. This project is an important element of the water management
plan and has been contemplated since the early 1960's. In addition, Edina will continue
to work with the District to regulate the use of floodplain areas and to control erosion
and sedimentation within the drainage area.
B. Minnehaha Creek
Minnehaha Creek drains about 184 square miles of land located within 27
municipalities including Edina. Minnehaha Creek extends for 31 miles through
northeast Edina. Approximately 30% of the land area within Edina ultimately drains
to Minnehaha Creek.
Due to topography, Minnehaha Creek is characterized by a narrower
floodplain than Nine Mile Creek. However, Meadowbrook Lake located in the Edina-
St. Louis Park border and Pamela Park in east central Edina provide significant
flood plain areas.
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The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is responsible for the overall
water management plan for Minnehaha Creek and its drainage area. Edina and
several other jurisdictions have petitioned to District to undertake a basic land and
water improvement project. This project will improve Minnehaha Creek in terms of
lessening peak flood discharges, increasing low level flows, and enhancing
recreational uses of the creek. Edina will continue to cooperate with the District
to regulate the use of floodplain areas and enhance the quality and recreational
potential of Minnehaha Creek.
C.Lakes, Ponds, and Wetlands
Edina contains numerous lakes, ponds, and wetlands which are scattered
throughout the community. All of these waterbodies are relatively small.
Lake Cornelia, which is located in east central Edina, measures approximately
50 acres in area and is the largest waterbody in the City. Minor Lake, Arrowhead
Lake, Indianhead Lake and Lake Edina measure 20 to 30 acres in area. Remaining
water bodies in the City measure less than 20 acres in area.
All lakes and ponds in Edina are relatively shallow. Sampling of the major
lakes in the City has revealed maximum depths of 6 to 8 feet. Most lakes and ponds
are underlain by varying depths of peat and muck sr,i1c
Due to the depth and composition of the major waterbodies in the City,
significant fish populations do not exist. Test nettings conducted for Lake Cornelia
by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources revealed the presence of carp,
black bullheads, brown bullheads, green sunfish, pumpkinseeds, and hybrid sun-
fish. The preponderance of green sunfish and black bullheads in this test
netting indicates a situation where more desirable gamefish cannot survive due to
low dissolved oxygen concentrations and other factors. Thus, an increase in the
size and variety of the fish population for Lake Cornelia and other City takes
probably depends upon artificial aeration and frequent re-stocking.
Wetlands located within Edina have been surveyed by the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources. These wetlands have been classified according to the United
States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Circular 39. This circular
defines the following eight types of wetlands found in Edina:
Type I. Seasonally flooded basins or flats. Soil may be waterlogged
seasonably but generally well drained during summer months.
Type 2 Inland fresh meadows. Soil is generally waterlogged during most
of the year. Vegetation includes grasses and sedges.
Type 3. Inland shallow marshes. Soil is often covered with six inches of
water. Vegetation is primarily aquatic and includes cattails,
bulrushes and other emergent vegetation.
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Type 4. Inland deep marshes. Soil is covered with six inches to three
feet of water. Vegetation includes cattails, reeds, and other
emergents as well as submerged vegetation.
Type 5. Inland open water. Shallow ponds with less than ten feet of
water and fringed by emergent vegetation.
Type 6. Shrub swamps. Soil is usually waterlogged. Vegetation includes
alders, willows, and dogwoods.
Type 7. Wooded swamps. Soil is waterlogged. Vegetation includes tamaracks
and white cedar.
Type 8. Bogs. Soil is waterlogged. Vegetation includes mosses and sedges.
Of primary importance in Edina are types 3, 4 and 5 wetlands due to their hydrologic
and wildlife benefits. These wetlands are also designated as public waters by the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
D. Water Quality
As with most ur 'Jan settings, surrace water quality in Edina is generally
deteriorating. This deterioration has resulted primarily from increased run-off caused
by ever expanding impervious surfaces within the City. Such runoff is extremely
rich in nutrients, most notably phosphorous, which contributes to the accelerated
growth of algae and other acquatic vegetation. De-icing salts, sediments, and debris
are also carried to watercourses and waterbodies by runoff.
Investigations conducted in recent years reveal that nearly all Edina water-
bodies are highly eutrophic. These lakes are characterized by very low transparency,
high phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations, organic sediments, high concentration
and frequent blooms of algae, and lush growths of submerged aquatic vegetation.
Due to the proximity of waterbodies to residential areas, the City applies aquatic
herbicides on many lakes and ponds to control excessive algae blooms and submerged
vegetation.
II. Upland Vegetation
Due to the fully developed status of Edina, the presence of unaltered upland
plant communities is very limited. Past development activities have severely altered
or eliminated these natural resources. Fortunately, however, many remnants of
native plant communities. have been retained in Edina's park and open space system.
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Excellent remnants of tall grass prairie, floodplain forest, oak savanna, and
various aquatic communities have been retained in this system. Few unaltered
remnants are found on private property in Edina.
The most significant upland vegetation type found in Edina is the urban
forest. The urban forest includes naturally occurring and cultivated trees and
shrubs growing on boulevards, private residential properties, and developed
parklands. Western Edina was characterized by significant stands of upland woods,
primarily oak woodlands and savanna. Due to the "large lot" development of
this area, many oaks and other deciduous trees have been preserved and augmented
with cultivated species. Eastern Edina was developed with relatively small lots
and more intense developments resulting in the removal of much of the native tree
cover. The urban forest in this area is composed primarily of cultivated species,
most notably the American ,elm.
Dutch elm disease and oak wilt have resulted in significant losses to the
urban forest in Edina. In 1978, 1850 cases of Dutch elm diseased were confirmed in
Edina which was an increase of 529 cases from 1977. In 1978, 95 cases of oak wilt
were confirmed. Losses to Dutch elm disease in eastern Edina can be attributed to
the part reliance on the American elm for boulevard plantings. Naturally occuring
oaks, primarily located in western Edina, have been susceptible to oak wilt.
Detection, removal, and disposal of diseased trees continues to be the most effective
overall appe:.•!-, *vs^ '^sses caused by these diseases.
Floodplain Management
'Development pressures within Edina and surrounding communities in past
years increases the need for proper floodplain management. Buildings, parking
lots, and other impervious surfaces prevent the natural infiltration of precipitation
into the ground and greatly increase the volume of surface runoff. The retention
and detention of such runoff within upland ponds, marshes, and floodplain areas
is essential to reduce flood elevations and resulting property damage.
Floodplains have been delineated by the City and appropriate watershed
district for Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek. These floodplains are based
upon a 100 year frequency occurrence. In addition, the Federal Insurance
Administration has recently re-delineated these floodplain areas for flood insurance
purposes.
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IV. Wildlife, Habitat, and Rare and Endangered Species
The diversity and health of wildlife populations are directly related to the
quality and availability of suitable habitats. Although several species, such as the
mallard and Canadian goose, are very adaptable to urban settings, many species
which once were common in Edina have disappeared or have severely decreased in
numbers as a result of habitat loss.
As with plant communities, most significant wildlife habitat in Edina is
limited to the park and open space system. Mud Lake/Bredesen Park located in
west central Edina provides a unique mixture of aquatic habitats, prairies, shrub
swamps, and upland woodlands which in turn provides for an excellent diversity
of wildlife species. Edina, in cooperation with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District,
proposes to manage and improve this area for its wildlife resources. Braemar Park,
Lake Cornelia Park, and public lands adjacent to Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha
Creek also offer a diversity of habitats for wildlife.
No rare or endangered species are known to exist in Edina. However, an
exhaustive field survey has not been conducted to confirm this observation. It is
possible that some bird species classified as rare or endangered may be found in
Edina during the course of migration. Also, some u, ion plant spec;-.
possibly be found among the remnant plant communities in the City. As with all
wildlife and plant species, the preservation of rare and endangered species depends
upon the preservation and appropriate management of a variety of habitats in Edina.
V. Air Quality
Ambient air quality standards have been established for several classes of
air pollutants including carbon monoxide, sulfur compounds, hydrocarbons, oxides
of nitrogen, and particulate matter. Due to the land use characteristics of Edina,
pollutants produced by automobiles and trucks, primarily carbon monoxide, are of
most concern.
Southdale Shopping Center and its environs in southeast Edina represent
the largest traffic generator in the City and therefore is of primary concern from
an air quality standpoint. In November and December, 1978, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency monitored carbon monoxide levels in this area. This study
failed to reveal any violations of the National Ambiant Air Quality Standards for
carbon monoxide. These standards establish 35 ppm and 9 ppm for maximum
average carbon monoxide levels during one hour and eight hour periods respectively.
Due to the intensity of development and traffic volumes in southeast Edina,
carbon monoxide levels should be monitored at appropriate intervals.
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VI. Heritage Preservation
Minnehaha Creek played an important part in the original development
of Edina. In the 1850's, Minnehaha Creek enjoyed very large and stable flows.
This encouraged the construction of several grist mills along the creek which
ground wheat and other grains. In 1856, a grist mill was constructed near a 15
foot waterfall where Browndale Avenue now crosses Minnehaha Creek north of
West 50th Street. During the Civil War, the mill ran almost continually to supply
flour requisitioned for Fort Snelling. In 1869, Andrew Craik purchased the mill
and named it Edina Mill for his birthplace, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edina was part of Richfield in the early 1880's and was an agricultural
community having several small centers of community activity including an Irish
settlement in southwest Edina. In the late 1880's, residents of Edina decided
to secede from Richfield. However, incorporation was delayed for several months
due to disagreement on a name for the new village. Scotch settlers suggested the
name "Edina" while Irish settlers suggested "Killarney Lakes." The name "Edina"
won by a narrow margin and the village was incorporated in 1888.
Edina's cultural, historical and architectural resources are among the most
important and signifie-r-i. environmental -+ These resources
provide a living history of the development and growth of Edina and provide a
foundation for the community's future. The identification and preservation of
these resources deserve special efforts.
The National Register of Historic Places was established in 1966 in order
to identify the districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects possessing
historic and/or architectural significance. To qualify, properties must be associated
with some historic event or personage, and buildings must represent significant
architectural styles or works of noteworthy architects. Three buildings in Edina
are presently included on the National Register:
Cahill School, Eden Avenue and Highway 100
Grange Hall, Eden Avenue and Highway 100
Jonathan Grimes House, 4200 W. 44th Street
Two sites are in the process of nomination to the National Register:
Edina Mill Site, Browndale and West 50th Street
Baird House, 4440 West 50th Street
In 1975, Edina established a Heritage Preservation Board. This Board is charged
with assisting and advising the City Council on matters concerning the identification
and preservation of buildings, lands, or areas which are of particular historical
or architectural significance or which possess particular cultural or educational
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value. Upon making certain findings, the Board may recommend to the City Council
that buildings or lands be zoned to Heritage Preservation District. Once zoned to
Heritage Preservation District, special permits are required to remodel or alter
the building or property. To date, the City Council has designated five sites
as Heritage Preservation Districts. These five sites are the same sites which are
now carried on or are in process of nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places.
In 1979, a study entitled Historic Building Survey of Edina, Minnesota was
completed for the Edina Heritage Preservation Board. This study described
in detail buildings and lands of historical or architectural significance. This
study also recommends the designation of certain buildings: and areas as Heritage
Preservation Districts. The Heritage Preservation Board will utilize this study for
making recommendations to the City Council for Heritage Preservation District Rezonings.
VII. Solid Waste
With the exrentinn of the Morningside area of Edina, solid waste disposal
is conduct,: L)y ; acts between property owners and haulers. In the
Morningside area, the City contracts with a private hauler and assesses costs
to property owners. Private contracting for solid waste disposal has and continues
to operate quite efficiently. Past proposals which advocated a "districting plan"
for Edina or greater City involvement in soli6 waste collection have generally been
resisted. Thus, it is proposed that private contracting for disposal for solid
waste should continue.
Edina has operated a municipal recycling center since 1974. This center
is managed and directed by a Recycling Commission appointed by the City Council.
The Recycling Center accepts newspaper, magazines, cardboard, other paper,
aluminum, bi-metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and used crankcase oil for
recycling. These materials are sorted and loaded by City employees at the center
and shipped to processing agents. The Recycling Center may be used by
everyone not just Edina residents.
Although the Edina Recycling Center is one of the leading recycling centers
(from a volume standpoint) in the metropolitan area, it must be recognized
that only a small percentage of Edina's solid waste stream is captured by the center.
Nevertheless, the Recycling Center is a valuable asset from several standpoints.
First, it does reduce the total solid waste volume reaching the landfill and
reduces energy and material consumption. Second, it provides an opportunity
to residents desiring to recycle. Third, it gives a sense of accomplishment and
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citizenship to participants. Four, it provides an excellent educational device that
accentuates solid waste disposal and energy problems.
VIII. Soils and Slopes
In the case of a fully developed community such as Edina, the use of
soils data as a basis for land use decisions is questionable. The current Hennepin
County Soil Survey, which reflects 1968 conditions, includes only about II% of
the land area of Edina. Approximately 75% of this mapped area has been developed
since 1968. Thus, it would not be appropriate at this time to conduct a detailed
analysis of the City from a soils standpoint.
It should be noted, however, that many undeveloped properties in Edina
exhibit soil or slope limitations. In many cases, these limitations have forestalled
the development of these properties. The most prevalent limitations in Edina
are organic soils and steep slopes.
Peaty muck soils are primarily located in the floodplain areas of Nine Mile
Creek and Minnehaha Creek. A few isolated basins .a nd r'preSSiOnS ieSnPrialiV
in southwest Edina,are also characterized by peaty soils. In many Lase,
the thickness of these organic deposits can be 20 feet or more.
Organic soils have severe limitations for development due to wetness,
flooding, and foundation problems. In most cases installation of pilings or
complete removal of the organic soils and replacement with granular material is
required prior to construction. Settling of sidewalks, utilities, and yards is common
with these soils. Due to the scarcity and cost of land in Edina, correction of these
limitations through peat excavation or piling is frequently economically feasible.
The southwest quadrant of Edina is characterized by rolling topography and
steep slopes. Slopes exceeding 18% are common in this area. Steep slopes
present severe limitations to development due to high erosion potential, grades of
access roads, potential for soil slippage, and the necessity of major land and
vegetation alterations.
IX. Solar Access
It is recognized that increased use of solar energy is absolutely necessary
to reduce dependence on tradititional fossil fuels. According to the Minnesota
Energy Agency, energy demand will exceed supply by 1988 unless a substantial
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conversion to renewable energy sources occurs. Solar energy presents an
excellent opportunity at the local level to reduce non-renewable fuel usage. Although
the use of solar energy for large scale power production is still in the experimental
stage, its use for individual space heating and cooling and water heating is
feasible. Use of solar energy for these purposes, however, depends upon access
to direct sunlight. Obstructions caused by vegetation, topography, and other
structures can diminish or preclude solar energy usage.
Solar energy systems include passive systems and active systems. A
passive system relies simply on the structure's design (e.g. south facing windows
and heat absorbing materials to collect solar energy). An active system utilizes
a collection and mechanical system to convert solar energy into a usable form and
transfer it to the point of use.
Active and passive systems both rely upon access to direct sunlight.
In general, solar access must be provided during low winter sun conditions and
high summer sun conditions. In the metropolitan area, solar attitude at noon
varies from 21.5 degrees in winter to 68.5 degrees in summer as measured from the
southern horizon.
Edina's fully developed status and mature urban forest limit a comprehensive
approach for solar access protection. Protection of access on a case-by-case basis
and the encouragemer+ ----i incentives fc- :f energy systems can be
pursued.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES./ AND POLICIES
GOAL: The goal of the environmental protection element is to protect and
manage significant remaining natural resources, improve the health and diversity
of the urban forest, preserve Edina's cultural, historic, and architectural
heritage, and mitigate despoilation of land forms, waterbodies, and water courses
caused by pollution and unsound land use practices.
Objective: Protect the integrity, quality, hydrologic efficiency, and enhance
the recreational use and enjoyment of Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek.
Policies: Regulate all uses within the 100 year floodplain by restricting
encroachments to levels which will not unduly diminish the flood carrying capacity
of Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek.
Require that all buidings constructed in floodplain areas have a ground
floor elevation of at least one foot above the maximum anticipated 100 year flood-
plain elevation.
Update and amend Edina's floodplain management ordinance to
reflect the findings and requirements of the Flood Insurance Study conducted by
the Federal Insurance Administration.
Continue to utilize upland storage basins to lessen peak flood
discharges of the creeks.
Restrict creek crossings with utilities and roadways where suitable
alternatives are available.
Require the dedication of or the grant of scenic and open space
easements over all lands adjacent to and 100 feet upland of the creeks in conjunction
with the subdivision or development of properties.
Require the dedication of appropriate floodplain areas in conjunction
with the subdivision or development of properties.
In cooperation with the appropriate watershed district, reduce the
potential for erosion and creek sedimentation by requiring installation of temporary
and permanent erosion control measures for major soil alteration activities.
Continue to participate with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
to enhance the use of this creek for canoeing through the construction of canoe
landings and portage trails and the removal of obstructions.
In cooperation with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District,
implement the Mud Lake/Bredesen Park Improvement Project.
Develop pathways and trails where possible through the Nine Mile
Creek corridor to intersect with and provide the construction of pathway
trails in Hopkins and Bloomington.
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Objective: Protect and manage lakes, ponds and wetlands for storm water
retention areas, wildlife areas, and amenity areas, and lessen impacts from nutrient
and sediment input.
Policies: Utilize waterbodies and man-made ponding areas for the retention
and detention of storm water to reduce flooding potentials and stabilize lake and
pond levels.
Restrict encroachments below the ordinary high water marks of Type
3, 4, and 5 wetlands.
Require the dedication of or the grant of a scenic and open space
easement over all land adjacent to and 100 feet upland of naturally occurring lakes
and ponds in conjunction with the subdivision or development of property.
Require the dedication of or the grant of a scenic easement over
Type 3, 4, and 5 wetlands in conjunction with the subdivision or dedication of
property.
Provide for periodic maintenance dredging of storm sewer outfalls
into lakes and ponds.
Continue the monitoring of physical, ch,....:--1, and biologiL...!
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of major lakes and ponds at appropriate intervals.
Prepare or acquire public information materials regarding the
reduction of nutrient loadings of waterbodies and watercourses.
Continue to perform and monitor experiments with aeration as a
means of reducing algal blooms and mitigating effects of nutrient loading.
Conduct experiments with the harvesting of aquatic vegetation as
an alternative to treatment with aquatic herbicides.
Encourage owners of property riparian to lakes and ponds to maintain
emergent aquatic vegetation and shoreline vegetation for filtering and wildlife
benefits.
Consider limited excavations in appropriate wetlands to provide
open water for increased diversity of wildlife habitats.
Objective: Protect and manage remnants of major plant communities.
Policies: Preserve remnants of tall prairie grass, floodplain forest, oak
savanna and upland woodlands within the park and open space system.
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Incorporate remnant plant communities into nature interpretative
areas such as Mud Lake/Bredesen Park.
Manage remnant prairies to reverse succession to woody vegetation.
Objective: Improve the health and diversity of the urban forest and enhance
residential and non-residential areas with the installation of landscaping.
Policies: Continue to operate an effective and prompt Dutch elm disease and
oak wilt sanitation program.
Continue to participate in the state tree removal subsidy program
for trees on private property.
Manage the City nursery as a source of new and replacement stock
for parklands and selected boulevards.
Provide a limited number of trees for planting or replanting on
boulevards recognizing that primary responsibility for boulevard planting rests
with affected property owners.
Ensure that a proper diversity of species are utilized for boulevard
plantings.
Assist property owners in species selection for boulevard plantings.
Continue to require the submission of adequate landscape plans
for all new developments other than single family and two family dwellings and require
that such plans be bonded to ensure healthy growing conditions.
Objective: Protect and manage important habitats for wildlife and rare and
endangered species.
Policies: Develop and manage Mud Lake/Bredesen Park for diversity of wildlife
populations.
Improve wildlife and fish habitats for Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha
Creek by providing riffle areas and scour holes in creek beds, wildlife plantings
adjacent to creeks, and wildlife ponds on floodplain lands.
Incorporate nesting islands, irregular shorelines, and suitable
vegetaive cover in man-made storm water retention areas.
Encourage and assist volunteer groups in the construction of
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nesting boxes and platforms for songbirds and waterfowl species.
Discourage large scale feeding of waterfowl to avoid artificial
concentrations and the risk of diseases such as avian botulism.
Consider the habitat requirements of rare and endangered species
in the process of habitat management.
Objective: Maintain present air quality in Edina.
Policies: Monitor, at appropriate intervals, carbon monoxide and other pollutant
levels in the Southdale Shopping Center area.
Cooperate with the Metropolitan Transit Commission in the establish-
ment of an inter-model transfer terminal at Southdale.
Continue to promote the use of shared ride taxi services.
Encourage upgrading of the I-494/France Avenue interchange to
relieve traffic congestion.
work hours and mixed land uses to reduce congesti,u,
in southeast Edina.
Objective: Designate and protect from alteration significant buildings, areas,
or districts which represent the historic, cultural or architectural foundations of
Edina.
Policies: Encourage the rezoning of properties that meet the adopted guidelines
of the Heritage Preservation Board to Heritage Preservation District.
Continue to attempt to receive property owner's concurrence prior to
rezoning to Heritage Preservation District.
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Follow the recommendations of the Historic Building Survey of Edina,
Cooperate with the Minnesota Historical Society regarding nominations to
the National Register of Historic Places and restoration of historic buildings and
sites in Edina.
Continue to utilize Old Cahill School for educational programs involving
Edina's history and culture.
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Objective: Provide for the efficient removal and disposal of solid waste in
Edina and encourage the reduction of the solid waste stream through resource
recovery.
Policies: Maintain private contracting between property owner and hauler for
solid waste removal.
Periodically review the City's involvement in contracting for solid
waste removal in the Morningside area in order to determine its cost effectiveness.
Continue to operate the Edina Recycling Center and encourage its
use by Edina residents through distribution of information materials, expanding
hours of operation, and improving its physical appearance and functional aspects.
Encourage purchasers of recycled metal and glass to provide more
efficient means of sorting and collecting such materials to increase their potential
for recycling.
Consider establishing in cooperation with a private hauler a pilot
door-to-door recycling program.
Continue to participate with Hennepin County in reviewing alternative
resource recovery plans.
Objective: Protect the lands, waterbodies, and watercourses of Edina from
erosion, sedimentation, slippage, and vegetation removal resulting from inappropriate
uses of steep slopes.
Cooperate with appropriate watershed districts requiring land alteration
and grading permits for significant land alteration projects.
Consult with the Hennepin County Soil and Water Conservation District
in formulating erosion control plans.
Provide density incentives in the Planned Residential District section
of the Zoning Ordinance for preservation of steep slopes.
Require increased minimum lot sizes for single family and two family
dwelling lots on steep slopes.
Objective: Encourage increased usage of solar energy for space heating and
cooling and water heating purposes.
Policies: Request the Edina Energy Commission to review standards and criteria
for solar access protection.
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Consider variance requests from building height requirements,setback
requirements, and lot coverage requirements to protect solar access..
Consider density incentives in the Planned Residential District
Section of the Zoning Ordinance for provision of solar energy systems.
Encourage private deed restrictions or protective covenants
ensuring solar access.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
I. Roadway System
A. System Demand /Capacity
This section will examine existing demand on the roadway system,
projections for demand by the end of the planning period, and the capacity of
the system to handle existing and projected demand.
Travel demand is measured by the number of vehicles using a particular
road or section of road during a specific time period. Demand figures in this
plan are total two-way vehicle trips for a twenty-four hour period. The existing
traffic demand map shows twenty-four hour traffic flows for Edina streets, as
generated from actual 1979 counts by the City.
Trip volume during a typical weekday fluctuates from a low of almost zero
during the early morning hours (4:00-5:00 a.m.) to a peak, representing
approximately 10 percent of total daily trips during the late afternoon peak demand
hour (4:30-5:30 p.m.). Peak demand periods in a typical day include, in addition
to the late afternoon peak; the moving rush hour from 7:30 -8:30 a.m.;
and two shopping and recreation peak periods, 1:00-3:00 p.m:, and 7:00 to
9:00 p.m.
B. Trip Generation
The number of vehicles utilizing the roadway system in a given area is
a function the land use served by the roadway system. For the traffic impact of
particular land uses Edina uses trip generation rates formulated by the Institute
of Transportation engineers. The traffic generation of major land uses, as used
in Edina, are listed below:
Weekday Traffic Generation of Major Land Uses
Land Use
Independent
Variable
Range of Daily
Vehicle Trips
Average Daily
Vehicle Trips
RESIDENTIAL
Low Density Single Family Dwelling 4-22 10.0
Multiple-Family Dwelling 1-12 6.1
Multiple Elderly Housing Dwelling 3-5 3.3
INDUSTRIAL
Warehouse 1000 gross
sq. ft.
2-17 5.0
Light Industry 1000 gross
sq. ft.
2-17 5.5
Manufacturing 100 gr. sq. ft. 1-50 4.1
Industrial Park 1000 gr. sq. ft. 2-37 8.3
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Land Use
Independent
Variable
Range of Daily
Vehicle Trips
Average Daily
Vehicle Trips
OFFICE
General Office 1000 gr. sq. ft. 4-44 11.7
Medical Office 1000gr. sq. ft. 38-99 75.0
Research Center 1000 gr. sq. ft. 4-10 9.3
RETAIL & COMMERCIAL
Convenience Market 1000 gr.sq.ft. 290-350 320.0
Supermarket 1000 It It II 52-270 125.0
Neighborhood Retail
(50, 000-200, 000 sq . ft. )
Community Retail
(200,000-500,000 sq.ft.)
Regional Retail (500, 00
or more sq. ft.)
11 11 11 1000
11 11 11 1000
1000 " ti il
25-160
16-92
16-61
70.0
45.1
32.8
Hotel room 9-13 10.5
Quality Restaurant 1000 gr.sq.ft. not available 56.3
High Turnover , Sit-
Down Restaurant
Fast Food Restaurant
Service Station
11 11 1000 "
11 11 1000 "
pump
48-550
375-830
103-170
165.0
550.0
133.0
INSTITUTIONAL
RECREATIONAL
Elementary School Student 0.3-0.7 0.5
High School Student 0.7-1.2 1.2
Junior College Student 0.9-75 1.6
Library 1000 gr.sq.ft. 29 -75 41.8
City Park Acre I -60 8.0
County Park Parking Spaces 0.4-21 2.2
Golf Course Parking Spaces 3-16 8.2
Source: ITE Trip Generation Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1976
The City of Edina is nearing full development and no significant additions
to the roadway system are expected. During the planning period trip generation
rates will be a valuable tool for assessing development and redevelopment proposals.
Trip generation rates and peak generation hours of land uses can help predict
the mix of various uses that contribute to the highest attainable operation efficiency
of the roadway system.
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Metropolitan Council Year 2000 Projections for Edina
TAZ
Total
Population
Total
Households
Total
Employment
807 2178 796 401
808 1643 597 701
809 3086 896 301
810 2559 896 1002
811 4835 1989 4009
812 2985 1194 1503
813 2106 697 401
814 2946 995 200
815 1943 697 501
816 3564 1393 601
817 2498 995 100
818 5335 1791 2004
819 2822 995 401
820 354 149 4009
821 1896 697 1503
822 1515 498 1303
823 5010 1990 14030
824 2.4,, I ',ILL 2004
825 148 50 5011
826 3945 1791 7015
TOTAL: 53300 20400 47000
The most significant increase in traffic generation in Edina will occur as a
result in the growth of employment opportunities in the City, especially in south-
eastern Edina. The projection of 47,000 jobs by the year 2000 is approximately
double the total employment of 1970.
B. Roadways
Edina presently contains 22.52 miles of streets and highways with bitumous
or concrete surfacing. As a land use, this represents approximately 1,959 acres or 17%
of the land area of the City. One hundred sixty-two miles of the system total are
maintained and controlled by the City of Edina with the remainder maintained and
controlled by Hennepin County or the State of Minnesota.
The 1980's will see only minor changes in the roadway networks in Edina.
Although there will not be large-scale additions or upgrading of the road system
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during the planning period,several important issues will impact on Edina's system of
streets and highways.
I. Congestion on streets and highways and the impact of upgrading
streets on adjacent residential areas.
2. The escalation in the cost of maintaining, improving, building, and
rebuilding streets and highways and possible loss of revenues to support needed
improvements.
3. Safety and the mixture of transportation modes on public streets,
especially pedestrians and bicycles.
4. Parking and circulation problems within and near commercial districts.
5. The impact of pollutants, especially noise and combustion by-products,
on residential areas adjacent to high volume streets and highways.
6. The jurisdiction over certain roadways in Edina, especially Interlachen
Blvd., West 50th Street, and France Avenue north of West 54th Street.
Roadway
The function of roadways ranges from the local street serving individual
properties to the principal arterial which connects sub areas of the region and
provides access to the metropolitan centers. Tables I and 2 illustrate the functional
classification system and characteristics of the regional network. Map T-2
illustrates the functional classification of streets and highways within Edina. There
are no principal arterials located in Edina, however, Interstate 494 (a principal
arterial) is located near the southern border of the City. All streets not shown
on Map T-2 are local in function and are not a part of the regional system.
Edina does not anticipate significant changes in the classifications shown on
Map T-2 during the planning period. Current traffic counts and year 2000 traffic
projections indicate an existing system that is adequate for planning period
demands. However, some congestion and delay may be experienced during peak
traffic hours.
The classification of streets and highways contained in this plan varies from
the classification transmitted to the City by the Metropolitan Council in 1977.
The changes are in the following areas:
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I. Southwestern Edina. The development of southwestern Edina
has occurred at densities lower than estimated by planning documents of the
late 1960's and early 1970's. As a result sections of Gleason Road have been deleted
by this plan. No additions to the regional system have been made in this area.
2. Northeastern Edina. In order to include complete roadway segments
and to represent existing use levels, sections of Brookside Avenue, Wooddale
Avenue, and Valley View Road have been added as collector streets.
3. Southeastern Edina. Traffic volume has dictated the upgrading
of Xerxes/York Avenue south of CSAH 62 from collector to minor arterial status;
66th Street/Valley View Road to CSAH62 is added as a minor arterial; a new
street (West 771 Street) is added as a minor arterial to support east and west
circulation along Interstate 494; a modified frontage road that will function as a
part of the ring-route is added as a collector street.
C. Roadway Improvement
Local Systems:
Almost all local street surfaces within Edina permanent hard ct:rfacc
covering. New developments in the City are required to provide surfaced streets
as well as curb and gutter. Public street improvement projects that will result
in assessment to property owners are undertaken following public hearings by the
City Council, and are undertaken under City control or supervision. Upgrading of
street surfaces in Edina neighborhoods will be undertaken following petition by the
neighborhood and approval by the Edina City Council following public hearings.
The City anticipates that neighborhood scale upgrading and replacement of
streets and related public improvements and utilities will be undertaken as
warranted during the planning period. During the decade of the 1970's the Country
Club and Morningside neighborhoods received extensive upgrading of public
streets and utilities.
The decade of the 1980's will see a continued effort to assure that City
streets remain in a year-round hazard-free condition. Surface repair of pot holes
and frost heave damage will be undertaken at the earliest possible date to assure
minimal damage and traffic delay. Edina has and will continue to attempt to minimize
the amount of salt applied to street surfaces by using sand and by examining the
feasibility of salt substitutes as they appear.
D. Regional
Most streets and highways of metropolitan significance in Edina are not controlled
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or maintained by the City. Elements of the metropolitan system maintained by
Edina (collectors, and segments of minor arterials) receive priority snow removal
and maintenance attention.
Most roadways of metropolitan significance in the City have been upgraded
to standards appropriate to their projected function. Interlachen Boulevard in
northern Edina, controlled by Hennepin County, may be upgraded during the
planning period, but it will continue to function as a collector street.
E. Upgrading, Expansion, and Extension
Major upgrading, capacity expansion, and extension projects will be
limited (except for the ring route system discussed below) during the planning
period. Projects anticipated are detailed below:
I. Circulation
The only significant circulation improvement anticipated during
the planning period is the westerly, extension of Interlachen Boulevard to County
Road 18 and 7th Street in Hopkins.
2. Freeway /Access
Item 2, Map (T-3) identifies the area near Marth Road and West 78th
Street for a partial interchange access to Interstate Highway 494. Subject to
funding limitations and improvement priorities of the State Department of
Transportation (MN DOT) and the Metropolitan Council a partial interchange
should be added at this location before 1990.
3. Ring Route
The ring route system (area 3,T-3) is a concept designed to promote
traffic circulation along Interstate 494, Commercial and Industrial areas of
southeast Edina, southern Richfield, and west Bloomington, and to divert purely
local traffic from the freeway. First proposed in a study by Daniel Mann Johnson
and Mendenhall (DMJM) completed in 1972 for the cities of Richfield, Bloomington
and Edina, the DMJM study offers many traffic and land use suggestions aimed at
minimizing traffic congestion in the Southdale area and the 1-494 corridor.
The 494/100 task force, composed of members from MNDOT, Hennepin County,
Richfield, Bloomington, and Edina, studied and made modifications to the DMJM
report in 1972. Major roadway recommendations of the task force still being
pursued are completion of the ring route system and improvements to major interchanges
along 1-494. Edina continues to support task force recommendations, especially
improvement to the France Avenue/494 Interchange.
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F. Traffic Safety
Seventy percent of the traffic related accidents in Edina occurred east of
Highway 100, and over one-third of the accidents occurred in the Southdale area
according to Police Department records for 1978. In the same year France Avenue
alone accounted for 21% of all accidents in the City. Although the recent
installation of traffic controls along York Avenue and improvements to France Avenue
near Southdale should substantially improve traffic safety conditions, southeast
Edina will remain the City's highest accident area.
The Traffic Safety Committee, composed of staff and resident members,
makes recommendations to the City Council for traffic control improvements. It is
anticipated that the existing system will continue throughout the planning period.
G. Land Use Compatibility
Land uses, especially residential, are vulnerable to the negative effects of
the roadway system. Where possible the effects of highway noise and exhaust
emissions should be minimized on adjacent land uses.
The means of reducing the impact of high
volume roadways is by using distance as a buffer. However, in fully developed
areas with high demand for additional development this solution is usually not
practical. Buffering, through berming, noise barriers and landscaping present
alternative methods of providing protection for land uses adjacent to high volume
roadways. Traffic routing and control should be exercised to assure that purely
local streets are not used as alternates to the collector/arterial system.
Restricting commercial and non-local traffic to the system designed to accomodate
it is the best available protection for residential areas.
Residential development in close proximity to high volume streets and
highways should be limited to development types that offer the most flexibility
in minimizing highway impact. Multiple family housing of various types should be
utilized in development and redevelopment near high volume streets and highways;
single family housing should be discouraged.
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H. Objectives and Policies (Roadway System)
Goal: To provide a system of roadways that complements and is compatible
with other municipal systems and the Metropolitan System.
Objective: Maintain and improve the existing system of management, maintenance,
and replacement of the street system to assure high quality, hazard free conditions.
Policies:
Repair pot holes, frost heaves and other intermittent road damage
promptly.
Continue present snow removal policy priorities based on function and
traffic volume.
Pursue repair or replacement of substandard bridges and bridges
presenting traffic safety or movement problems.
Continue to minimize use of deicing salts and investigate means to
reduce impacts on adjacent waterbodies and vegetation.
Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management,
maintenance and replacement of street surfaces.
Objective: Achieve a balanced roadway network that eliminates non-local traffic
from purely residential areas through a complete and inter-connected system of
of collector and arterial streets.
Policies: Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas with the
regional highway system and local activity centers.
Upgrade existing streets to standards appropriate to their level of
use and function.
Promote improvements that increase the level of safety, minimize travel
time, and enhance accessibility and capacity of roadways.
Objective: Achieve a roadway system that operates at maximum efficiency levels.
Emphasis should be on improvements to management, maintenance and
utilization of the existing street and highway system.
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Continue to limit on-street parking in and near commercial areas.
Provide additional traffic control devices only after study and
recommendation by the Edina Traffic Safety Committee.
Continue to support a partial interchange to 1-494 in the vicinity
of Marth Road.
Continue to participate in efforts to improve the circulation of
traffic along 1-494, especially efforts to improve access at France Avenue.
Continue to emphasize diverting intra-area trips from the principal
arterial system to an internal circulation system.
Coordinate with MNDOT, Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield
and Bloomington, the implementation and construction of the ring route concept along
1-494.
Continue to cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over
streets and highways in Edina to assure their good condition and operating efficiency.
To the extent possible,separate conflicting uses on the public street
system to minimize Spez.:;..: be given to
pedestrian and bicycle routes.
Support efforts to upgrade arterials influencing local traffic flow,
especially along the common section of 1-35W and CSAH 62.
Support the upgrading of CSAH 18 south of I-494,including a bridge
over the Minnesota River.
Objective: Minimize the impact of high volume streets and highways on adjacent
land uses.
Suggest the utilization of adequate transitions and buffers including
but not limited to earth berms, walls, landscaping and distance to mitigate the
undesirable impact of high volume roadways.
Require sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent
to high volume roadways.
Discourage single family land use along high volume roadways.
Noise attenuation features should be the responsibility of property
owners and developers of land near high volume roadways.
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Objective: Promote higher per vehicle occupancy during peak periods to
achieve reductions in energy consumption and to relieve congestion on roadways.
Encourage flexible work hours for employees of major employers in
the region.
Encourage car-pooling, van-pooling, shared rides by private
companies and individuals.
Encourage combined trips and shopping within the sub-region.
Provide preferential treatment for transit and high occupancy vehicles
on street and highways as needed.
Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets
and highways.
Promote mixing of land uses, as detailed in the land use section for
developing portions of southeast Edina; mixed use will reduce trips and reduce
peak hour demand on the roadway system.
II. Public Transit
Public transportation in the metropolitan area is now ten years old. During
this period the amount, level, and quality of service delivered by the system has
improved significantly, but at the same time the cost of delivering the service has
risen dramatically, resulting in large public subsidies.
Current MTC plans and legislative mandates call for only a modest expansion of
services, and the possibility of small-scale demonstration projects. However,
the prospect of rapidly decreasing energy supplies along with dramatic price increases
may require a more aggressive public transit program for the 1980's.
Reducing the dependence on the single passenger automobile must be a top
priority during the 1980's. The Metropolitan Council has established a goal of
increasing average vehicle occupancy from 1.4 to 1.6 persons per vehicle during
peak periods by 1990. Progress made towards reducing traffic congestion and energy
use will only result from large-scale efforts by both the public and private sectors.
Capturing riders from low density suburban areas will require innovative and
flexible approaches in transit programs.
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A. Existing Transit
A discussion of existing transit services includes regional service, local
service, and private transit initiatives. Regional service is provided by the MTC
through the existing bus service. Local service involves the identification of
local transit needs, cooperation with regional transit providers, and limited, small -
scale transit services within the City. Private transit involves company sponsored
car-pooling, van-pooling, and other initiatives designed to lower energy consumption
and traffic congestion during peak periods.
I. Regional
The MTC has primary responsibility for the planning and implementation
of transit service throughout the metropolitan region. Map T-4 illustrates
existing bus routes that operate in Edina. Existing bus transit service is either
regular route service or express service. Regular route provides fixed route
service at varying headway times throughout the day and limited weekend service.
Express service provides peak hour service to the Metro Center and offers no
weekend service.
The level of service available in Edina corresponds generally to
residential density and commercial activity. The area east of Highway 100, which
contains t.- density and major shopping and employment areas,
has a much higher level of transit service •than western Edina which is primarily low
density residential.
Edina is completely within the Metropolitan Urban Service area (MUSA)
as defined by the Metropolitan Council. For planning purposes the MUSA has been
divided in 12 subregions, subordinate to the metro centers (downtown Minneapolis
and St. Paul). Each subregion contains all necessary support services including a
regional commercial area. Edina is located in subregion 3,which also contains most
of Bloomington, Richfield, and parts of south Minneapolis and St. Louis Park.
The Southdale major activity center serves as the focal point of subregion 3.
The planning subregions allow for transit needs assessment and
implementation planning that acknowledges the importance of the several regional
commercial and employment centers of the metropolitan area. The transportation
guide plan of the Metropolitan Council contains policies that promote equal emphasis
on transit from the subregion to the Metro Center and transit completely within the
subregion. Currently, MTC service is primarily oriented toward Metro Center service.
The large number of people living, working, and shopping within the subregion
warrants increased attention to subregional transit service.
The Sippel study is the best indicator of resident attitudes toward
transit at the time. Although the study is now six years old, it was completed at
a time of significant concern about energy supplies. The study does not indicate
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an overwhelming willingness to use public transit, but does give clear indications
of the types of preferred service and the desired destinations. The study indicates
a need for increased transit service to the subregional activity center. It
also suggests a need for a circulator system serving the major activity center
including Southdale and the 1-494 strip.
Express service via the 35 express routes represents convenient
economical, high quality service to Edina residents working in downtown Minneapolis.
The Sippel study indicates this is the most preferred service for residents working
in the Metro Center. Increases in express service, making it available to more
residents, is encouraged.
2. Transit Ridership
Traditionally, transit ridership has been predicted by residential
density, distance traveled, car ownership, and the quality of transit service available.
The rapid escalation of energy prices and less ambitious plans for highway improve-
ment and construction during the 1980's should also impact ridership. However, the
high income levels in Edina are likely to make residents resistant to giving up the
private auto for work or leisure. Success in attracting more use of the transit
system will clPrw,nd on, ffn r t c to improve both the level and quality of service
within the Qin.; lAuwntown Minneapolis, the airport, and other activity
centers.
B. Transit Improvements
The South Hennepin Route Ridership Improvement Project (SHRRIP),
completed in the summer of 1977, examined transit service and transit potential
in an area that included southern Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Richfield,
and south Minneapolis. The SHRRIP was designed to provide an implementation
framework for transit improvement in the study area for a ten year period. The
following study recommendations for Edina were made by the plan:
-Transit must be an important part of the community and demonstrations
of new ideas are mandatory.
-A multi-function transit terminal should be located at Southdale near
the intersection of 66th Street and France Avenue.
-Existing transit routes should focus on the new terminal.
-A new localized transit service should be implemented that 'provides
the following functions:
Source: South Hennepin Route Ridership Improvement Project Report by B.R.W.
Inc. and Simpson and Curtin, June 1977, pp. 61-62.
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*Connects neighboring residential areas to activity center.
*Provides access to express service to downtown Minneapolis.
*Provides circulation and distribution within activity center area.
The key elements of the SHRRIP, a transit terminal at Southdale and
a feeder-circulator system have not been implemented. Both improvements are
essential to improvement of transit ridership in Edina.
I. Major Transit Terminal
The SHRRIP study recommended that a major transit terminal be developed
at Southdale as a focal point for transit service, as a convenient and comfortable
waiting and transfer area, and as a promotion and information center for the area.
The study examined four alternative locations for the terminal and recommended
that MTC acquire and develop the site in the northwest corner of Southdale Center
that is currently Dayton's Garden/Ski Store. This development (shown on Map T-5)
is supported by Edina.
2. Localized Transit Service
Transportation policies of the Metropolitan Council call for transit
service to major activity centers. In addition to the recommendations for localized
transit service contained in the SHRRIP, other studies, including the "Edina
Transit Study" and the "494/Southdale Corridor Transportation Study (DMJM)",
have recommended improved transit service to and within the Southdale area A
system to provide transit to the area from residential areas and a system to provide
circulation within the area are implementation priorities for the planning period.
Connections from adjoining residential areas to the Southdale activity
center could be provided by a mini-bus system. Transit for work, shopping
and leisure as well as a link to the metropolitan bus system would be provided for
the area shown on map T-6. The second element of local transit development is
a system to provide circulation and distribution with the Southdale major activity
area. This system is needed to reduce the need for short trips within the area
that contribute substantially to traffic congestion. Survey results of the "Transportation
Transit Study" by Curtis L. Sippel and Associates in 1974 revealed the employees
in the area considered a transit circulation system important to their decision to
utilize transit for the work trip. Both the transit circulation system and the
residential transit link to the center are key elements in a traffic solution for the
Southdale area.
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C. Private Transit
One of the most effective, ecnomical approaches to providing an alternative
to the private automobile for the work trip is company sponsored car and/or van
pools. Pooling efforts can significantly impact on energy consumption and traffic
congestion within major activity centers.
This approach must be considered a major element of transit solutions
for activity centers. Edina strongly supports this approach and will examine possible
incentives to its implementation in the City.
D. Special Transit
Transit serves two basic groups within the population: captive riders,
those that because of age, or physical handicap must rely on transit; and non-
captive riders, those riders that choose to use transit but do not depend solely
on the transit system. Special transit addresses the needs of the captive rider.
Edina, as a first ring suburb with an aging population, is experiencing increased
demand for special transit services especially for the elderly. It is expected
that this demand will continue to grow during the 1980's.
Special transit needs should be addressed at both the regional and
local level. Regionally, the MTC operates Project Mobility, a demand responsible
service and is studying modification to vehicles for accessibility. The operation
of small specially equipped vehicles operating on a demand responsible basis appears
to offer the best service at the least cost. Edina supports development of special
transit on a regional basis.
Locally, the City has implemented a special transit service designed to
make services, and activities, available at the City's senior citizen center,
accessible to Edina's senior citizen population. Maintained by the City and driven
by volunteers, the van, equipped for wheelchair bound individuals, picks up
people at their homes, transports them to the senior center and returns them
home. Expansion of this or similar services will depend on demand and available
resources.
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III. Goals, Objectives and Policies:
Goal: It is the goal of Edina's Transit Plan to provide attractive alternatives
to the private automobile for work and leisure through coordinated public and
private efforts on both a local and regional level for both captive and non-captive
riders.
Objective:To increase utilization of public and private transit alternatives to the
single person private automobile, especially during peak demand periods, to reduce
energy consumption, achieve better utilization of the land and roadway system in Edina.
Policies: Incorporate in the land use planning process consideration for potential
transit utilization.
Cooperate with the MTC in educational efforts designed to encourage
increased transit ridership.
Encourage rusinesses to r) rs • I -r-nsored transit plans
for employees.
Consider lesser parking requirements for businesses that establish
and maintain programs to decrease traffic in commercial areas.
Support modifications to the highway system designed to give preferential
treatment to transit vehicles.
Encourage local business to consider flexible work schedules to improve
traffic flows on major streets and highways.
Encourage local businesses to consider subsidies to employees using
transit for the work trip.
Provide preferential treatment for transit and other multi-family vehicles
during peak traffic hours.
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Objective: -To achieve a level of transit service capable of meeting the
transportation needs of Edina residents for travel within the community, the sub-
region (Metro Council Subregion 3), and to the Metro Center.
Policies: Support transit improvements by the MTC that place an equal
emphasis on transit within the subregion and transit to the Metro Center.
Support the construction of a major transit terminal at the site of the
Dayton's Garden Store as a major transit focal point at the earliest possible date.
Support the development of a demonstration project designed to provide
transit access to the Southdale corridor major activity center from surrounding
residential areas.
Support the development of a demonstration project to provide a
circulator system within the Southdale Corridor major activity center.
Support the extension of regular route bus service to areas of
multi-family housing in the City.
Support coordination between subregional and metro center transit
service to of transit by minimizing transfers and delays.
Encourage study of transit alternatives for both sub-regional and
metro center services including, but not limited to light rail and exclusive
transit lanes.
Cooperate in future efforts to establish a modal transfer point in
Edina, possibly in the vicinity of Minnesota Highway 100 and CASH 62.
Support general expansion of regular route and express route
service in Edina.
Objective: Provide transit service for the elderly and physically handicapped,
who are unable to utilize conventional transit vehicles, at a service level necessary
to meet basic work, shopping and leisure needs.
Policies: Support continued development of demand responsive handicapped
transit service by the MTC.
Continue to operate existing local senior transit service and expand
service as warranted.
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IV. Bicycle and Pedestrian System
The demand for increased attention to facilities for bicycles and pedestrians
is expected to be strong throughout the 1980's. A variety of reasons, including
energy awareness and physical exercise,will require increased investment,
both public and private, in the City's facilities to accomodate bicycle and pedestrian
traffic.
Goal: Provide facilities for pedestrians and bicycles that serve the transportation
and recreation needs of Edina residents, and that operates without conflict with
other transportation modes.
A. Pedestrian Paths (Sidewalks)
An excellent street and highway system, and the availability of cheap gas
during the period of rapid growth in Edina,made the provision of sidewalks in new
subdivisions unnecessary. Since that time circumstances have changed dramatically
and the routes has increased, and will continue to
increase during the planning period.
Sidewalks and other pedestrian paths serve two important functions: the
provision of safe lanes for recreation; and the provision of access lanes to
opportunities. By providing a system that gives pedestrian access to opportunities
(employment centers, commercial centers, parks, entertainment facilities), most
of the demand for recreation (exercise) can be satisfied.
Existing sidewalks in the City are concentrated in the Morningside and
Country Club neighborhoods where development occurred prior to 1930. After
1930, when the private automobile began to take over for the street cars few
sidewalks were provided. Map T-7 details the existing sidewalk system in Edina.
Recently, a more general awareness of the need for a sidewalk system has
developed. The need for an improved and expanded sidewalk system in Edina
has been studied by the League of Women Voters, by a Citizens Task Force,
and by City staff. The recommendations of these studies have been synthesized in
the proposed sidewalk system shown on Map T-7.
Objective: To provide a rational system of sidewalks that will enhance pedestrian
safety, encourage non-motorized transportation and improve access to public
transit and activity centers.
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Policies:
Provide short link sidewalks that improve and connect the existing
system.
Provide sidewalks and safe crossing in high pedestrian danger
areas, including high traffic streets, and commercial areas.
Provide sidewalks for transit access.
Provide sidewalks in high density residential areas.
Provide sidewalk links within the Southdale major activity center.
Provide sidewalk links to public service centers, and recreation
areas.
Provide sidewalk access to major employment centers.
B. Bikeways
The drive to provide safe and suitable paths for bicycles began in Edina in
the early 1970's. Citizen and City staff committees 1"-en actively ;-
planning a system of bike paths for. Edina. Early warming efforts were airectea
toward providing bike paths for recreation and to provide connections to high
activity City parks. During the planning period demand for a wider variety of
use and access is anticipated. The system of bikeways in Edina will expand as a result
of increased demand for access to employment centers, shopping, and recreation
areas.
Although the ideal solution to providing bike paths is to provide paths that
are completely separated from public streets, it should be realized that in many
sections of the City it is not financially or physically feasible. In low density,
low traffic residential areas, the public street system and sidewalk system must
serve as the connecting link to the principal bike path system.
Objective: To provide a system of bike paths that resonds to the needs of Edina
residents for recreation and non-motorized commuting.
Policies: Complete the proposed bike path system around major activity parks,
including neighborhood links.
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Provide links to connect elements of the local system and systems
of neighboring communities.
Provide adequate, signage along all bike paths including areas of
conflict with pedestrians and automobile traffic.
Construct all new separated bike paths according to MNDOT
"State Aid" standards.
Consider bike path access to major commercial, employment, and public
facility centers in the City.
Encourage the provision of safe storage areas near public and private
facilities at the expense of the property owner.
Provide for year round multiple use of exclusive bike paths
wherever feasible.
Provide new, separated bike paths within existing rights of way
whenever possible.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ELEMENT
1. Public Water System
The supply and distribution of sufficient amounts of potable water through
the public system contributes to the health, safety, and convenience of the
community and does so in a very cost efficient manner. Edina's existing water
system serves consumer demand with high quality groundwater in quantities
sufficient to meet demand in all but the most severe conditions. It is the
intent of the water system plan to establish a framework that will allow the
system to continue to satisfy demand with adequate amounts of high quality
drinking water throughout the 1980's.
Goal: It is the goal of the City of Edina to insure that adequate
amounts of high quality water are available and to distribute the water in the
most cost efficient manner.
A. Water Supply
Edinaic water sunnly system relies on groundwater from the Jordan and
Hinkley aLi .e hundred percent of system demand. Currently,
Edina has 17 active wells, 14 in the Prairie du Chein-Jordan Sandstone and
3 in the Hinkley Sandstone. The Jordan aquifer, the major source of ground-
water in the metropolitan region, slopes at a rate of 8 to 10 feet per mile and
produces high quality, hard water at 14,400 gallons per foot per day per mile.
The Hinkley aquifer slopes at a rate of 9 to 10 feet per mile and produces
water of similar quality and hardness and at about the same rate as the Jordan.
Water extracted from the Jordan and Hinkley aquifers requires minimal
treatment prior to distribution. Chlorine and fluoride are added to the entire
water supply. Additionally, three of Edina's 17 wells are equipped with iron
filters. Water entering the distribution system is unsoftened, containing
approximately 14 to 17 grains of hardness per gallon.
The volume of water pumped by the municipal system varies dramatically
by season but has remained relatively stable for total production in recent
years. When water demand is at a peak, typically July, all 17 of the City's
wells will be pumping to capacity. In February, generally the lowest demand
month, only 3 wells may be in use. The existing system has been able to meet
the demand for water even in uncommonly dry years. However, demand may
exceed the capacity of the system during the planning period. Planning for
new wells to insure reserve capacity and encouragement to conserve water by the
system's users will insure adequate water supplies for the 1980's.
In recent years, the quality of groundwater has become an increasingly
important issue. Because most of Edina's water is extracted from one
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aquifer, and all the City's water is from groundwater sources,protecting the
quality of that source is extremely important. It is also important to note the
large number of communities dependent upon the groundwater supply of the
Jordan aquifer. Cooperative efforts should be undertaken and supported that
would lead to insuring that the aquifer continues to support the water needs
of the region.
The importance of efforts to protect the quality of the water supply has been
dramatized recently by the threat to the water supply resulting from pollutants from
an abandoned creosote plant in neighboring St. Louis Park. Although no
contamination of Edina's water supply has been detected, shallow aquifers in
the vicinity of the abandoned facility are highly polluted. The State Health
Department is researching methods of eliminating or reducing the
possibility of contamination of the aquifers that supply water to area communities.
Edina is cooperating in this effort and other efforts designed to minimize the
risk of similar threats to the area's drinking water supply.
Objective: To continue to utilize ground water for the City's water supply, and
to insure the quality and dependability of groundwater sufficient to meet peak
demand through 1990.
Policies: Encourage and support efforts designer T^ nrovide adequai.,-
recharge and insure the quality of the Jordan and Hinkley aquifers.
Protect groundwater recharge areas within the City to the extent
this can be accomplished by preserving floodplain, wetlands, and public
open space lands.
Irrigation bans should continue to be enforced as required in dry
years, and should be supplemented by the encouragement of other voluntary
conservation measures as needed.
Plan to provide adequate water supplies for normal peak demand and
provide back-up supplies (wells) in case of partial system failure.
Closely monitor changes and trends in water demand and provide
additional wells accordingly.
Continue to cooperate with neighboring municipalities and the
Minnesota Department of Health in efforts to prevent, detect, and eliminate
groundwater pollution resulting from creosote contamination, including but not
limited to the periodic testing of groundwater supplies for evidence of contam-
ination:
Continue to utilize groundwater to supply system demand.
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B. Water Distribution System
Only minor lateral additions are needed before the Edina water system is
complete. All major trunk water mains are in place at this time. The water
system contains 190 miles of water main, 3 storage towers, and one underground
reservoir. The water distribution network, with a storage capacity of 6
million gallons is depicted on the Water Distribution Map in this section. In
addition to storage, the tower and reservoir system provides adequate water
pressure throughout the system. System wide pressure averages 70 pounds per
square inch, however, differences in elevation within the City produce pressures
ranging from 50 to 120 pounds per square inch.
Additional demand and extension of the water distribution system will result
principally from development of the remaining vacant land in the City (map
included). Although some small areas still utilizing private wells will be added
to the system,their impact on the demand will be minimal. there are, however,
several areas in the City that are served by the public system of neighboring
municipalities. The entire Morningside neighborhood as well as several areas
along and either side of the City's borders are served through cooperative
agreements with Minneapolis, Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Eden Prairie. In
southeastern Edina near Washington Avenue, the City presently serves a portion
of Eden Prairie with water. It is expected that Eden Prairie's system will take
over service in this area during 1980, and that are: Edina west of r:
Road 18 will be served under cooperative agreement by Eden Prairie. The
cooperative service agreements allow the most efficient delivery of water to
residents by preventing duplicate trunk and lateral extensions. It is expected
that the areas served under cooperative agreement will continue to be served
by outside supplies through the planning period.
Private Systems
Private wells in Edina are primarily a result of development preceeding
the extension of public utilities. Although scattered neighborhoods in
the City still have a significant number of operational private wells, it is expected
that by 1990 almost all City residents will depend on the public system as
their primary supply. Most residences with private wells have public water
availability and can connect to the public system at will. The small areas,
in existing service areas, that do not have service will be connected following
petition by a majority of affected properties.
Maintaining adequate system pressure and insuring the dependability
of the distribution system are primary concerns for the planning period of
the 1980's. Although most elements of the system will remain in good condition
throughout the 1980's ,some replacement will be required in older sections of
the system. The primary maintenance problem will continue to be breakage
caused by frost.
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Objective: To continue to supply an uninterrupted flow of water at adequate
pressures in the most cost efficient manner.
Policies:
Dead-end, stub lines should be avoided; all water lines should be
looped to avoid stagnant water and insure adequate pressure.
Pressure and flow problems in the system should be isolated and
corrected.
Public water supply should be available to all properties in the City.
The City should continue cooperative service agreements now in
effect and enter into new agreements as appropriate.
Properties with access to public water , now utilizing a private well
should be encouraged to connect to the public system.
Normal working water pressure should be at a minimum pressure
of 65 pounds per square inch in residential areas, and 100 pounds per square
inch in commercial /industrial areas.
Private h systems ...ever possible.
11. Sanitary Sewers
Goal: It is the goal of the City of Edina to provide the effective, efficient
removal of sanitary sewage for all areas of Edina in order to protect the health,
safety and welfare of its citizens and to protect the environmental assets
and drinking water supply of the community.
A. Metropolitan System
The disposal and treatment of waste water is directly related to the
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Edina. An
effective sanitary sewer system also protects the general environment, including
surface water and ground water supplies. In Edina, disposal of waste water is
accomplished through a City owned and maintained system feeding several
metropolitan sewer interceptor lines that carry waste water to treatment
facilities serving the metropolitan region.
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Except for a small area in south central Edina, all sewage moves
through the metropolitan interceptor system to the Pig's Eye Treatment facility
and ultimately into the Mississippi River. Sewage from approximately 80
acres in south central Edina flows through Bloomington for treatment at the
Seneca facility inEagan and is discharged into the Minnesota River. Expansion
of metropolitan facilities to handle the increasing volume of waste water and
the more stringent standards for treated waste water will require major capital
expenditures on the metropolitan system. Edina should respond by planning to
improve the efficiency and maintain the high quality management of the local
system.
B. Local Sanitary Sewer System
The local sanitary sewer system consists of trunk and lateral sewer lines
that collect and carry sewage flows to the metropolitan sewer system. There
are no metropolitan interceptors flowing through the city and none are
expected during the planning period. Edina's sanitary sewer system is in-
place, although minor lateral extensions will be added to serve the City's
remaining undeveloped land.
The system is subdivided into five sewer districts anu
a corresponding number of major local trunk lines. The local trunk lines
empty into metropolitan interceptors at four metering points along the City's
eastern border. Three of Edina's trunk sewers, serving approximately two-
thirds of the City's area, flow into the Richfield interceptor, located at
approximately 75th and Xerxes Avenue South.
On January 1,1978 Edina's sanitary sewer system contained 173.63 miles
of trunk and lateral sewer lines. Reinforced concrete, clay, and cast iron
pipes are used for the City sewer system. Almost all of the City's trunk
system is reinforced concrete, while laterals are clay, concrete, or cast iron
depending upon application. Present plans anticipate that extensions and
replacement of the system will utilize materials compatible with the existing
system.
Objective: To provide sanitary sewer service appropriate to the City's develop-
ment and redevelopment plans.
Policies: The City should plan for full development of the public sanitary
sewer system by 1985.
The impact of redevelopment and intensification of land use on the
capacity of the sanitary sewer system should be assessed for all development
and redevelopment proposals.
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All extension or replacement projects on the public sanitary sewer
system should be based on ultimate land use as shown on the City's general
land use map.
C. System Demand and Expansion
Land remaining to be developed in Edina is expected to contribute an
additional 800,000 gallons of waste water per day (0.8 mgd) to the metropolitan
system during the 1980's. (Of the increased flow of 0.8 mgd approximately
60% will occur by 1985.) This projection is based on Metropolitan Waste Control
Commission (MWCC) projection factors and the City's general land use plan and
inventory of vacant land. Existing and projected sewage flows will result in
a total flow of 7.6 mgd into the metropolitan system by 1990. It is expected
that almost all of the increased flow will enter the metropolitan system at the
75th and Xerxes interceptor. Infill development and redevelopment served
by other interceptors is not expected to significantly impact metropolitan
interceptor capacities.
The MWCC has projected a total daily sewage flow of 7.88 mgd. based
on a population of 55,000 for Edina by 1990. The ultimate sewage flow
projection of 7.6 mgd made by the City projects ar of 10.5% ---
present flows, but is 9.7% below MWCC projection for the same period. Sanitary
sewF.ge generation from Edina, based on a maximum 1990 population of 53,600,
will be within the planning limits established by the MWCC and will not require
increased capacities for the metropolitan interceptor system.
Objective: Achieve average daily sewer flows that do not exceed the planning
limit established by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the Metropolitan
Council.
Policies: Continuously monitor sewage flow at principal metering points to
determine use by existing and developing land uses.
Reduce infiltration from external sources into the sanitary sewer
system.
Allow development and redevelopment consistent with the General
Land Use Plan.
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system and detecting and eliminating trouble spots will be the primary emphasis
areas of the City's sewer plan for the 1980's. Although the majority of lines in
the system are adequate, portions do experience a variety of problems that
reduce the efficiency of the system. The infiltration of external water,
intrusion by tree roots, corrosive discharges, and deterioration resulting from
age are all threats to the efficient operation of the sanitary sewer system.
The infiltration of water, external to the sewer system, is the most
serious problem of the City's sanitary sewer system. Basement sump pumps,
roof leaders, pipe breaks, flooded manholes, poor connections to the public
system, and leaking joints increase the amount of waste water carried by the
sanitary sewer system. The result is a reduced capacity of the system for
waste water and an increase in the cost of treatment. Controlling the volume
of external water entering the sanitary sewer system will become increasingly
important dui ing the planning period. Increased flows to treatment facilities
and the increased cost of treatment resulting from more stringent purity
standards for discharged waters will require increased emphasis on the
efficiency of the sanitary sewer system.
Objective: To improve the general operating efficiency of the City's sanitary
sewer system.
Objective: To eliminate or reduce substantially the volume of external water
entering the sanitary sewer system.
Policies: Contingent upon the availability of funding, a comprehensive study
to determine areas subject to high infiltration and appropriate actions to reduce
or eliminate groundwater infiltration should be undertaken immediately.
Repair pipe breaks immediately upon detection.
Utilize closed circuit television for sewer line inspection in all areas,
but concentrate on older lines and known trouble spots.
Continuously maintain the City's sanitary sewer lift stations
and plan to replace lift stations installed prior to 1950.
Practice preventive maintenance procedures throughout the system,
but concentrate on areas carrying near capacity flows and older sections of the
system.
Strict standards and inspections should be required for private
sewer lines and connections to the public sanitary sewer system.
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E. Private On Site Disposal Systems
Private on-site sewage disposal systems remain in use for approximately
150 residential lots in Edina. All existing private systems were installed
prior to availability of the public sanitary sewer system. Currently, connection
to the public sanitary sewer system is required for all residential and non-
residential development. Of the residences that continue to utilize private
systems, only seven do not have public service near-by. However, a substantial
portion face a high cost method of connection to the public system. Private
lift stations and very long connection lines will be required in many cases.
The continued use of private disposal systems, even in relatively small
numbers, represents a potential public health and safety problem. Malfunctioning
systems can lead to the contamination of both the ground and surface water
supplies of the City. It is important that this threat be removed throuah
connection to the public sanitary sewer system of all residences currently utilizing
on-site systems.
Objective: Eliminate the use of private on-site sewage disposal systems before
1990.
Policies: The public sanitary sewer system shouiu ue made available LU aii
residences in the City .
Current Edina ordinances requiring connection to the public system
within two years of availability, or when the private system fails, will be
enforced.
The City should cooperate and assist homeowners seeking to connect
to the public system in the most reasonable, cost efficient manner.
III. Storm Water Drainage System
Goal: It is the goal of the City of Edina to provide a storm water drainage
system which is sufficient to prevent localized flooding, property damage, and
pollution of ground and surface water supplies associated with excess storm
water runoff from existing and anticipated land uses.
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An effective system for holding and removing excess stormwater run-
off increases in importance as development intensifies in urban areas. As
Edina nears full development, developers will look to redevelopment, intensi-
fication of existing developments, and the development of marginal areas for
building sites. In order to avoid potential flooding and associated environ-
mental damage that may result from increased stormwater run-off, the City
must carefully consider the impact of all new development and redevelopment
on the City stormwater drainage system.
Edina's existing stormwater drainage system consists of approximately
70 ponds, natural drainageways, and 71.86 miles of storm sewer. Stormwater
is channeled through Edina's storm sewer system to discharge points into the
City's two major watersheds. Minnehaha Creek receives stormwater run-off
from northern and eastern Edina, and the Nine Mile Creek drains the western
and southern portions of the City. The existing ponding network major and
minor watershed divisions and general directions of drainage are depicted on
the storm drainage map included in this section.
A. Floodplain and Protected Areas
In order to assure adequate storm water storage, protect water quality,
and reduce the rick of nrnmarty damage that may result from stormwater run-
off, the City ordinances and other official controls to protect
water courses, water bodies and stormwater storage areas. Fioodplains have
been delineated for Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek based upon the 100
year frequencey occurence. Easements and dedications are tools used by the
City to preserve and protect water bodies, ponds, and other stormwater holding
and drainage areas.
In conformance with standards established by the Federal Insurance
Administration, Edina has developed a floodplain ordinance that is intended to
protect watercourses up to the elevation of the 100 year frequency occurence.
The City, in cooperation with Minnehaha and Nine Mile Creek Watershed Districts,
regulates all uses within the 100 year floodplain areas to preserve the carrying
capacity of creeks. The City seeks, through dedication and/or easement, to
protect land upland of the creek beds as they run through the City. Most
areas adjacent to the course way of the Nine Mile Creek as it flows through Edina
are under direct City control with only minor areas yet to be acquired.
However, most land adjacent to the course way of Minnehaha Creek remains
privately held. The developed status of lands adjacent to Minnehaha Creek
will make protection of these lands by the City difficult.
Wetlands that comprise component parts of the stormwater retention
and detention system and that exceed 2 1/2 acres in size are protected by DNR
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classification that comprise the City retention and detention system. Open
space is protected surrounding these waterbodies to assure adequate storage
capacity.
B. Water Quality
Storm water runoff is a primary source of pollution of waterbodies and
water courses in the City and the region. Pollutants, including road salts,
sediments, debris, inorganic and organic nutrients, increase as the amount
of hard surface increases. In Edina the effects of pollutants carried by
storm water runoff are most apparent on the City lakes and ponds receiving
large amounts of runoff. Pollutants carried by storm water runoff produce
waterbodies that are highly eutrophic.
Where possible the City has acquired by easement or dedication buffer
areas surrounding or adjacent to waterbodies and water courses to allow a
filtering of stormwater before it enters the system. The reliance on a holding
pond system that captures runoff and eventually drains into the creeks contributes
to improved water quality in down stream waters. Although water quality
in holding ponds is generally poor, the settling of pollutants during the
retention period in holding areas improves the quality of water reaching Minnehaha
and Nine Mile Creeks. Any improvement in the wa,..... H uality of the
ponds that are a part of Edina's storm water system will be accomplished only
by reducing the pollutants contained in runoff or by diverting storm water
directly to the storm sewer system. Efforts to reduce pollutants should be
made, but it should be recognized that the water quality in the City's
ponds and lakes will not be significantly improved during the planning period.
C. System Improvements and Expansion
Edina's stormwater drainage system is substantially complete at this
time. The challenge of the 1980's will be to insure the ability of the system
to handle anticipated development in the City. The protection of adequate
amounts of open space, and the protection of flood plain areas will be
primary goals of the City stormwater management system.
Objective: Prevent localized flooding and surface water pollution associated
with excess storm water runoff.
Policies: Developers should be encouraged to minimize hard surface coverage.
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Natural stormwater drainage ways and temporary storm water
holding areas should be preserved.
Erodible slopes should be protected from development, especially
those impacting the water quality of Minnehaha and Nine Mile Creek.
Potential storm water consequences should be assessed for all
development and redevelopment proposals.
The comprehensive storm water management plan for the City
should recognize ultimate land use according to the City's General Land Use
Map.
Land use within the 100 year flood elevation of Nine Mile Creek
and Minnehaha Creek should be limited to uses that do not adversely alter the
hydraulic efficiency of the creek.
The City of Edina should cooperate with the Watershed Districts
in efforts to reduce the introduction of pollutants into Minnehaha Creek and
Nine Mile Creek resulting from surface water runoff.
The City of Edina should cooperate with the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) in !tF -4 fernpts to pre+—+ quality of water
in floodplain areas, siloreiands, and wecianas.
Density bonuses should be given for developers who reduce the
hard surface coverage in new developments or re-developments and preserve
storm water retention and detention basins.
IV. Park and Open Space System
A. Classification of Parklands
There are approximately 1,279 acres of parkland and open space in Edina.
This constitutes approximately 11% of the land area of the City.
Parkland and Open Space in Edina
Use Acres
Parkland 1150
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Parkland and Open Space in Edina (Cont.)
Use Acres
Floodplain and Open Space 64
Plazas, Triangles, Circles 5
Storm Water Drainage Areas 60
TOTAL 1279
Parkland and open space in Edina is classified according to the facilities
included in each park, the size of the park, and the intended purpose or
use of each park. Five basic classifications categorize parklands.
The first classification is the mini-park. The mini-park is characterized
by a size of less than an acre and is designed to serve primarily the needs of
preschool-age children, although it may provide facilities designed to serve
the recreation needs of other age groups. There are 14 acres of parkland in
this classification scattered throughout the City.
The second classification of parkland is the neighborhood park .
These parks are designed to serve primarily the needs of children six to fourteen
years of age. Although Edina has no policy regarding the uniformity of
facilities at such parks, tennis courts, softball diamonds, basketball and ice
skating facilities are commonly provided. Neighborhood parks are frequently
designed to take advantage of a scenic feature such as a woodland, ridge,
waterbody, or watercourse. Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek serve as
focuses for several neighborhood parks. Approximately 212 acres are included
in neighborhood parks.
A third classification of parkland in Edina is the community playfield.
The community playfield is designed to provide facilities for diverse recreational
activities for young people and adults, although a section is generally set
aside for neighborhood children. Edina contains six community playfields
totaling 190 acres ranging in size from 19 to 62 acres. These six parks are
dispersed in order to maximize access to the population of the City. The fully
developed nature of the City will not permit the acquisition of land for
community playfields unless another land use is displaced.
A fourth classification of parkland in Edina is the community park.
The community park is usually a large park of more than 100 acres or a smaller
park of unusual scenic interest and/or containing special community .facilities.
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Edina has developed two community parks. Lake Cornelia Park contains two
community facilities: an olympic size swimming pool and the Edina Art Center.
In addition, Lake Cornelia Park contains a bicycle and pedestrian trail around
a portion of the lake and is a sanctuary for wildlife. The park is centrally
located and provides facilities for specialized sports and more leisurely picnicking
and family recreation.
Braemar Park is a 500 acre community park providing facilities to serve
a number of specialized sports. A nine and eighteen hole golf course, an
archery range, a tennis court, a paddle court, and a gun range are provided
at Braemar as well as the•-City skating arena and a complex of lighted soft-
ball and baseball diamonds. The large size of this park also permitted the
development of a wildflower sanctuary.
The fifth parkland classification is the special purpose park. The special
purpose park provides a single or specific form of recreation. Edina has three
parks that may be classified as special purpose parks. Frank Tupa Park is
a one acre park located adjacent to the Municipal Hall. Tupa Park houses the
Edina Historical Center in the restored Grange Hall and is the location of the
Cahill School, a restored one-room school house.
Bredesen Park, also a special purpose facility, is only partially developed
at this tir^ A between the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
and the City or taina wiii aevelop the park as a nature center. Current plans
call for an unstaffed center.
Arneson Acres is a 15.0 acres park that houses a green house and
nursery and in the future will develop into scenic and passive open space.
Along with the above noted parkland, Edina has jurisdiction over open
space and other municipally owned property. The open space is generally in
the form of flood plain along Nine Mile and Minnehaha Creeks or areas with
steep and unbuildable slopes. These areas comprise 64 acres of land and
have generally been left in their natural state.
Other municipal property includes plazas, squares, or boulevard islands.
Edina maintains five acres of these small landscaped areas. With the exception
of the Edina Public Schools, no other governmental subdivisions own parkland
and open space in Edina. No county, state, or federal parklands or open
space are proposed in Edina. The Edina Public Schools own recreational
facilities accessory to existing public school buildings.
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B. Acquisition of Park Land and Open Space
Parkland in Edina is acquired principally by way of subdivision dedication.
At the time land is subdivided, the developer dedicates a reasonable portion
of land to the City for park purposes, or provides the City with a cash
dedication in lieu of land. Cash dedications are placed in a special fund for
the acquisition or development of parkland or open space.
Open space is acquired in environmentally sensitive areas such as flood
plains or areas with steep slopes. Areas with steep slopes are dedicated to
the City through the subdivision dedication process, dedicated as unbuildable
lots at the time of subdivision, through the fee simple acquisition of
such land, or through a grant of conservation easements. Flood plain
open space has been dedicated pursuant to the Floodplain Ordinance.
In 1974, a bond issue referendum was approved for the purpose of
acquiring parkland and open space in Edina. At that time, nine sites were
proposed for acquisition. To date, six sites have been totally or partially
acquired. It is anticipated that remaining sites will be acquired during the
1980's.
C. Financing
The purchase of park equipment and park development is accomplished
through the capital improvement budget. The capital improvement budget
is in the form of an $80,000 annual appropriation that is part of the annual
City budget. Annual park maintenance expenditures are included as part of
the Park and Recreation Department budget. Both the annual budget and
the capital improvement budget are items included in the annual municipal
budget. Funds for the improvement and maintenance of parks will continue
to be a part of the annual municipal budget.
D. Recreation Programs
Edina offers a wide range of recreation programs for youth, adult,
and senior citizen participants. These programs include both active and
passive, and structured and unstructured activities:
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Recreation Programs
Adult
Arts and Crafts
Touch Football
Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
CrossCountry Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Social Dance Classes
Fencing
Firearm Safety
Golf Instruction
Karate
Platform Tennis
Swim Instruction
Skating Instruction
Tennis Instruction
Tennis Tournaments
Frisbee Golf
Gun Range
Ice Arena Skating
Recreational Skating
Swimming Pool
Historical Society
Bocci Ball Courts
Senior Citizens
Edina Senior Citizens Club
Pool Tournaments
Open Pool Play
Swimnastics
Walking Group
Watercolor Lessons
Shuffleboard
Bowling
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Golf - in cooperation with
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Youth
Arts and Crafts
Bandy
Baseball
Softball
Basketball
Creative Dramatics
Cross Country Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Flag Football
Hockey
Soccer
Team Tennis
Volleyball
Fencing
Firearm Safety
Football
Golf Instruction
Gymnastics
Karate
Platform Tennis
Puppet Shows
Swim Instruction
Skating Instruction
T-Ball
Tennis Instruction
Tennis Tournaments
Theater Instruction
Playgrounds
Swimming Pool
Ice Arena Skating
Recreational Skating
Gun Range
Grange Hall
Cahill School
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Many major athletic programs are administered by athletic associations
composed of volunteers from the community. City staff provides direction,
management, coordination, secretarial services, and continuity for these
associations. This system has resulted in maximum participation in major
programs by residents and has reduced the need for additional City staff.
E. Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Goal: It is the goal of the City of Edina to provide a parkland and open
space system that offers a multiplicity of recreational opportunities for the
diverse needs of the population, preserves important land forms and natural
resources, and provides adequate recreational and open space lands in close
proximity to all residents of the City.
Objective: Provide an adequate amount of parkland and open space in close
proximity to all residents.
Policies: Continue to pursue the acquisition of sites authorized by the 1975
bond issue referendum.
In conjunction with the subdivision of uj rty, require tho
of lands that would beneficially expand existing parklands, provide parklands
of at least six acres in area (or resulting in six areas when combined wtih
other public lands), or protect places of unique historical value.
In conjunction with the subdivision of property, require the dedication
of lands to protect and preserve important natural or environmentally sensitive
areas including floodplain lands, lands riparian to watercourses and naturally
occurring lakes, ponds, wetlands, storm water holding areas, and steep slopes.
Cash dedications in lieu of land dedications made in conjunction
with subdivisions should be used when appropriate to acquire parkland and
open space.
Discourage the acquisition of additional mini-parks due to cost/
benefit problems.
Objective: Maintain the level of service and diversity of recreational programs
in Edina.
Policies: Continue to utilize private athletic associations for the administration
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of major athletic programs.
Provide staff assistance to athletic associations for program
coordination, direction and management.
Provide comprehensive, year-round recreation programs for Edina
residents.
All structured recreation programs should be totally self-sustaining
and supported by use fees.
Edina residents should receive highest priorty for participation in
recreation programs. Non-residents able to particpate in recreation programs
should pay higher use fees as compared to resident participants.
Provide additional and/or expanded recreation programs for middle
age and senior citizen participants.
Periodically inventory resident participation and modify recreation
programs appropriately.
Continue to operate neighborhood playground programs for children,
but phase out supervi-,i^v, f,r,r such prod-^^n f- --;'--)r.'7" creative rather
than programmed play.
Maintain an appropriate balance between active and passive
recreational programs.
Encourage volunteer participation to assist in the supervision of
recreation programs.
Coordinate activities with the Edina Public Schools to avoid duplication
of recreation programs.
Do not initiate new recreation programs which are being adequately
provided by the Edina Public Schools or quasi-public and private organizations.
Continue to operate and staff recreation programs for senior
citizens at the senior's center.
Objective: Provide active and passive recreation facilities within the park and
open space system which respond to the diverse needs of the population.
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Policies: Use cash subdivision dedications principally for developing new
recreation facilities.
To the maximum extent, utilize cash subdivision dedications in parks
located in the same quadrant of the City as the subdivision.
During the plan period, pursue the initial development of Malibu
Park as a community playfield and Southeast Edina Park as a neighborhood
park, Bredesen Park as a nature center and Arneson Acres as scenic and
passive open space area.
Continue to cooperate with the Edina Public Schools whereby school
facilities are utilized for certain City sponsored indoor recreation programs and
City facilities are utilized for certain school sponsored outdoor programs.
During the plan period, upgrade all parks to the final develop-
ment phase including pathways, landscaping and other amenities.
Continue to conduct an efficient and high quality maintenance
program for all parklands, open space, and recreational facilities.
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION ELEMENT
Introduction
The purpose of the Implementation Element is to provide the framework
for achieving the goals and objectives set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
In many cases the policies of the Plan are self implementing and require no
further explanation. However, in other instances it is important that official
controls and programs be specified in order to carry out the Plan.
The Implementation Element should be treated as a tool for management
of anticipated change during the 1980's. Effective management requires that
the Plan be treated as a living document, subject to modification or revision
during the life of the Plan.
The two major components of the Implementation Element are Land Use
and Capital Improvements. The Land Use section includes general land use,
environmental protection, and housing. The Capital Improvements section
details Edina's five year plan for transportation improvements, sewer and
water facilities, parks and municipal buildings.
I. Implementation - Land Use and Environmental Protection Element
The implementation section for the Land Use Element includes anticipated
official controls, revisions to existing controls, and other methods proposed
to effectuate the goals, objectives and policies so stated in the Land Use
Element. Many of these implementation directions have been described in the
policy statements of the Land Use Element. However, a more detailed descrip-
tion follows.
A. Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances
Edina's Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance will be revised to respond to
two basic objectives. First, these ordinances must allow for greater flexibility
in order that innovative design approaches and mixed used developments are
possible and encouraged. Second, ordinances should reduce, where possible,
processing times for land use and re-use proposals.
Specifically, the following revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance are
proposed:
a . Simple lot divisions whereby no new lots are created and existing
buildings and lots comply with the Zoning Ordinance will be sub-
ject to Staff approval and will not require Planning Commission and
City Council action.
b. Standards concerning street widths, right of way dimensions,
grades, intersection configurations, sidewalks, public improve-
ments and protective easements will be included
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c. Standards concerning financing of public improvements and dedi-
cations of land and cash for parkland and open space purposes
will be clarified.
The Zoning Ordinance will be re-codified and revised in the following
areas pursuant to the implementation program:
a. A secondary single family zone will be established that contains
reduced lot area and setback requirements based on neighborhood
characteristics.
b. The Planned Residential District Section will be revised to include
performance criteria for determining multiple residential densities.
c. The Multiple Residential District will be revised to eliminate unit
size minimums.
d. A new "Planned Office District" Section will be added.
e. A new "Planned Unit District" will be added to accomodate mixed
use developments.
f. Commercial, Office and Industrial Sections will be reviewed to
,,,e-t; for revisions to floor area ratio standards and
parking requirements.
11. Environmental Protection
The protection, management and enhancement of Edina's environment
require the joint effort and cooperation of many jurisdictions and agencies.
For example, although Edina has jurisdiction over floodplains, such controls
would be of limited value unless water resources were managed on a total
watershed basis as is done by the Watershed District. Similarly, air quality
and noise control are most appropriately addressed by agencies having wider
jurisdiction than Edina.
Most environmental ordinances and official controls deemed necessary
by Edina have been previously adopted. In some cases, minor revisions will
be undertaken to accomodate the policies of the Environmental Protection
Element.
A. Floodplain Management Ordinance
Edina's floodplain ordinance and floodplain map were very recently amended
to reflect the findings and requirements of a Flood Insurance Study for Edina
which was conducted by the Federal Insurance Agency. As with the prior flood-
plain ordinance, the updated ordinance is more restrictive than Federal or State
mandated management standards. This ordinance also allows permits for flood-
plain encroachment to be issued administratively rather than by Planning Corn-
mission and Council action, thus expediting the process. Edina has and will
continue to rely on the expertise of the Nine Mile Creek and Minnehaha Creek
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Watershed Districts as appropriate in reviewing matters relating to floodplain
management. Edina believes that an overall strategy, as coordinated by the
Watershed Districts is proper and desirable for effective floodplain management.
B. Erosion Control Ordinance
Edina has had an erosion control ordinance for several years. This ordin-
ance applies primarily to large scale earth moving operations in the City. In
most cases, erosion control is addressed by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Dis-
trict which requires land alteration permits for all work involving more than 100
cubic yar'ds. Edina will continue to cooperate with the District in this matter
and will not issue building permits unless land alteration permits have previously
been approved by the Watershed District. Edina's erosion control ordinance will
be modified to allow permits to be issued administratively in order to reduce
processing time.
C. Subdivision Ordinance
In many cases, Edina acquires sensitive lands by way of its subdivision
ordinance. Lands abutting water courses and natw-aIIy occuring lake:: and
ponds must be dedicated to the City or an easement granted insuring their
protection. By way of subdivision dedication requirements (i.e. parkland
dedication), woodlands, steep slopes, wetlands and other sensitive areas can
be acquired.
D. Shoreland Management Ordinance
Edina has not as yet adopted a shoreland management ordinance.
Although such an ordinance would be of limited value, Edina will adopt
such an ordinance when appropriate as mandated by State Statute.
E. Conservation Restrictions
Pursuant to recent legislation (Minnesota Statute 84.64), Edina will
require the grant of conservation restrictions to protect steep slopes, wetlands
and other sensitive resources in conjunction with development.
F. Zoning Ordinance
Edina will amend its Zoning Ordinance by revising the Planned Residen-
tial District section to include performance based criteria as a means of comput-
ing allowed density. Criteria will include wetland preservation, steep slope
protection and other sensitive physical features.
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G. Mining and Excavation Ordinance
Sand and gravel mining operations are an important interim land use
in southeast Edina. These operations are regulated to ensure proper grades
for future development. Revisions to the mining and excavation ordinance
are not anticipated.
H. Tree Cutting Ordinance
Like the erosion control ordinance, the tree cutting ordinance is used
to regulate and control tree removal on large scale property or unusually
sensitive lands. Enforcement of this ordinance on individual lots or smaller
projects is not now practiced and is not proposed. Fortunately, developers
appreciate the economic value of trees and usually undertake reasonable efforts
to preserve these resources.
I. Shade Tree Disease Control Ordinance
The urban forest is one of the more valuable resources of Edina.
Continued control of A.:t^n elm disease and 07k. !r ins,r?-ative and re-
quires a joint effort of Edina property owners, and other jurisdictions.
The existing shade tree disease control ordinance adequately establishes an
identification, removal and disposal procedure for diseased trees on both
public and private property. This ordinance will continue to provide the
primary control mechanism. Edina will continue to undertake vigorous san-
itation and control programs on public property and boulevards. It will
continue to maintain a nursery for reforestation of public lands. However,
present policy recognizes that reforestation of boulevards continues to be
the primary responsibility of the abutting property owner. Edina will
assist in species selection and tree placement.
J. Heritage Preservation
The Heritage Preservation District Section of the Zoning Ordinance
provides a suitable means of preserving the interior and or the exterior
of significant historical, cultural or architectural buildings or areas. The
rezoning of such resources to HPD will be pursued .in accordance with recom-
mendations of the Historic Building Survey of Edina, Minnesota. In addition,
the nomination of qualifying sites to the National Register of Historic Places
will be pursued.
K. Visual Environment
Numerous controls are, of course, provided to preserve and enhance
Edina's visual environment. Two such controls deserve mention: The sign
ordinance and landscaping requirements. Edina will continue to enforce its
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sign ordinance to regulate the size, number and design of signage. Past
enforcement has led to aesthetically pleasing signage in all areas of the City.
This ordinance should be reviewed periodically to respond to changes in
design objectives.
Landscaping requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance will con-
tinue to be enforced. A future task will be the establishment of standards
for the review of landscape plans. At present, written standards regarding
size class, species selection and quality are not provided.
L. Air Quality and Noise Control
Edina is not proposing new official controls concerning air quality and
noise. These controls are beyond local expertise and available resources.
These problems are best addressed by other agencies having metropolitan or
statewide jurisdiction.
Edina will, however, consider air quality and noise impacts in its review
of development proposals. The provision of screening and other attenuation
devices will be considered and encouraged.
In a-l'+'on, Ed n- ooperate with our agencies undertaking studies
and surveys within the City. Edina has cooperated with the P.C.A. in its
study of air quality in the Southdale area. Also, the City has cooperated
with the P.C.A. in enforcement of noise standards.
M. Solar Access
The protection of solar access is obviously a relatively new planning
and legal concept. Official controls and strategies can include subdivision
orientation and setback standards to maximize use of solar energy as well as
variances from traditional zoning requirements to allow for (or prevent the
obstruction of) solar access. Unfortunately, Edina's development occured
during the "energy abundant" years without regard to optimum dwelling
orientations or setback considerations. Fortunately though, Edina's develop-
ment with relatively large lot subdivisions has at least reduced building-building
obstructions of solar access. However, rolling topography and a mature urban
forest frequently limit solar access.
At Edina's development stage, it would not be prudent to adopt sub-
division design standards to promote and protect solar access. The small
amount of vacant land would make such an undertaking of little value. How-
ever, Edina will consider, on a case by case basis, variances to height and
setback requirements to allow use of solar energy systems. Also, density
bonuses will be considered for multiple residential and non-residential uses
utilizing solar energy systems.
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Summary
Edina believes that adequate official controls are adopted and in place
relative to environmental protection. Significant new ordinances such as
an environmental site planning ordinance or an environmental overlay district
ordinance are not deemed necessary or appropriate at this time and thus are
not proposed. Revisions to existing environmental ordinances are proposed
in some cases.
Edina will continue to cooperate with jurisdictions having control over
certain environmental features including the Watershed Districts, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The duplication by Edina of controls currently provided by these agencies
(e.g. air quality and noise control) is not proposed at this time.
III. Housing Action Plan
The housing action plan deals with the mechanical process of implementing
the policies of housing chapter. The housing action plan is divided into three
principal sections: Market rate housing and the maintenance and rehabilitation
of the existing housing stock; modest cost market rate housing; and assisted
rental housing. Each section details loco: t:.ct contribute to the
realization of the City's housing goals. Actions specified rely primarily on
existing federal, state and local programs which are subject to modification.
Program changes or changes in local circumstance may require adjustment of
local goals.
A. Market Rate Housing and the Maintenance and Rehabilitation of the
Existing Housing Stock.
1. New Market Rate Housing
OBJECTIVE: Offer maximum flexibility for development and
redevelopment without compromising the character of existing
neighborhoods.
The City controls the development of new market rate housing
through its subdivision ordinance, its zoning ordinance and other
official controls and policies. The existing control mechanism has
performed well and continues to work well for most developments.
However, the built up nature of the City, the difficult physical
characteristics of land remaining to be developed and the impor-
tance of energy conservation and the need to implement alternate
energy production systems requires a flexible approach to new
development. Actions for new development emphasize the flex-
ibility of control necessary to address changing housing needs.
As the City approaches full development, in-fill and redev-
elopment will occur in Edina's existing neighborhoods. The char-
acter and stability of the City's neighborhoods depends on the
standards imposed for each area. Minimum lot sizes, setbacks
and the proximity and relationship of differing land uses will
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become increasingly important during the 1980's. It is important
that the City anticipate and plan for change within existing neigh-
borhoods.
ACTIONS:
The decade of the 80's will see the emphasis change from new
development to redevelopment and more intense use of existing
developments. Edina should prepare for change by assessing
the potential for redevelopment or more intense development, and
should prepare plans as appropriate.
Currently, Edina's Zoning Ordinance contains a single set of
standards for each residential district that applies throughout the
City. Existing standards work well in the City's newer neighbor-
hoods, but they present problems in older neighborhoods which
were developed under less restrictive standards. In order to
assure that redevelopment will occur in a manner sympathetic to
prevailing neighborhood standards, uniform guidelines for redevelop-
ment should be developed for sub-areas of the City.
The development of vacant land should be based on the City's
general land use plan. (See Land Use Chapter of Comprehensive
Land Use Plan).
2. Maintenance and Rehabilitation
The City should emphasize the controls designed to assure
the stability and appearance of its residential neighborhoods.
The City should continue to enforce and if warranted, strengthen
the following regulations:
1. Off street parking requirements
2. Housing Maintenance Code
3. Control of home occupations
4. Sign Ordinance
5. Nuisance Ordinance
6. Police and Fire protection
The City should continue to utilize federal and state programs
designed to improve the quality of the existing housing stock.
Currently, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) grants and
loans, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grants are
available to low income homeowners in Edina. The City's Staff also
advises and refers homeowners to information sources regarding
home improvements. The following services and programs should
be available to City homeowners.
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Public, Private
(state, private
lenders)
Public Low-moderate
(federal, city) income
Program/
Service
Education
MHFA Home
Improvement
Grants
MHFA Home
Improvement
Loan Program
CDGB Grants
Tax Credits
Results
Information relating to
home improvements, energy
conservation, tax credits, etc.
Maintenance, rehabilitation,
and energy conservation
improvements .
Grants for rehabilitation
and energy improvements.
Responsible Benefit
Sector Group
Public, Private All Income
Public Low Income
(state, city)
Low-moderate Low interest loans for
income above improvements.
Public All Incomes incentive to improve energy
(federal, state) efficiency.
To the extent possible all City homeowners should have equal access
to City programs. Some rehabilitation efforts may require a concen-
tration of efforts in specific neighborhoods.
B. Modest Cost Housing:
OBJECTIVE: Promote a diversity of size and price within the City's
housing stock.
Actions implemented by the City to promote the construction of
modest cost housing can only succeed if developers are willing to con-
struct such housing and financing at an affordable cost is available
to potential purchasers. Even if land and financing market conditions
improve dramatically, it is unlikely that the Metropolitan Council's goal
of 576 units of modest cost housing for Edina is achievable.
Actions advocated by this plan are intended to encourage developers
to consider including modest cost housing units in all residential districts.
Multiple family developments should, however, offer the most potential.
ACTIONS:
The City should cooperate with developers who desire to develop
housing utilize assisted mortgage financing. (HUD's Section 235, a
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program to reduce the interest a low or moderate income buyer pays
on a mortgage, is an example of an existing program.)
Unit size minimums should be eliminated from the multi-family
districts of the Zoning Ordinance. (Smaller unit sizes will reduce the
cost per unit while providing the developer with a similar return.)
Allowed densities for multi-family developments should be calculated
on a performance based formula. Density bonuses for moderately priced
units should be considered.
The City should advocate modification of existing federal and state
programs for the creation of new funding programs designed specifically
for suburban application.
The City should consider the use of its bonding authority to provide
mortgage financing for housing if the private market fails to supply needed
financing.
C. Assisted Rental Housing:
OBJECTIVE: Encourage the provision of new assisted housing oppor-
tunities according to the goals of the Housing Policy Plan.
Assisted housing provides a decent, safe and sanitary housing unit
for families and individuals at a cost based on family income. In Edina,
assisted housing can be most economically provided in two ways. The first
is to assist (subsidize) families in the rental of privately owned market
rate units. This is achieved through a subsidy, paid to the unit's owner;
for rent in excess of a specified portion of the family's income. Edina,
with over 3,500 rental units, could effectively utilize a rent subsidy pro-
gram. The second approach to providing assisted housing is through
unit subsidies for new construction. This approach provides a subsidy
directly to the builder provided the units are rented to low and moderate
income families, the elderly or the handicapped.
ACTIONS:
Advocate the development of federal and state housing development
programs that are designed for suburban conditions. Currently available
funding programs do not adequately allow for high cost areas.
Amend the Planned Residential District (PRS) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance to include incentives for providing assisted units as .a portion
of any new development. Incentives, especially density bonuses, provide
the most economical approach to providing new assisted units.
The City should consider the use of tax exempt bonds for project
mortgage financing if conventional financing mechanisms are unavailable.
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The City should continue to utilize Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) entitlement grants to provide incentives to developers
to construct assisted housing.
The City should consider the creation of tax increment financing
districts as a means to acquire and make land available for assisted
housing.
Redevelopment plans for community and neighborhood commercial
areas with adequate levels of public transportation should place a
high priority on sites for assisted housing, especially elderly housing.
IV. Public Facilities and Capital Improvements
A. The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is a plan that sets forth
anticipated capital needs and expenditures for a given period of time. Its
function is to be the link between the Comprehensive Plan and the fiscal plan
for Edina. The CIP anticipates the timing of improvements and aids in the
budgetary process of the City. It also provides valuable information to citizens
and helps to coordinate efforts of the various departments within the City.
Methods of financing physical development contained in Edina's CIP vary
according to the type of facility planned. A brief description of methods ,ot
financing capital improvements is provided below:
1. Revenues from the Operating Budget
This pay as you go method of financing improvements provides
a major source of revenue in Edina. It is the primary source of
financing municipal buildings and park improvements. Each year
a portion of Edina's operating budget is set aside and accumulated
to pay for planned improvements.
2. Reserve Funds
Limited use of reserve fund financing, where funds are accum-
ulated in advance for future capital expenditures, is used in Edina.
Reserve funds are used to provide improvements to the City's water
system.
3. Special Assessments
Special assessments are the principal financing tool for public
works projects in the City, especially for improvements required by
new development. The use of the special assessment method allows
public works improvements to be financed by properties that directly
benefit from the improvements. In some cases where extensive public
works replacement projects are undertaken as a part of neighborhood
revitalization, other revenues will be used to supplement special
assessments.
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4. Tax Increment Financing
Edina has used Tax Increment Financing to provide a variety
of public improvements in conjunction with efforts to stabilize and
revitalize selected commercial areas. (Tax Increment Financing has
also been used to provide incentives to facilitate the construction
of assisted housing.) Tax Increment Financing provides capital
resources, through the sale of Tax Increment Bonds, that are re-
paid by the increased taxes generated by the assisted redevelopment.
Currently, two tax increment districts have been established in Edina:
the 50th and France Commercial area; and the Southeast Edina area.
The Grandview commercial-industrial district and a limited number of
housing districts are possibilities for Tax Increment Financing in the
1980's.
5. State and Federal Grants
Edina currently receives or is eligible to receive grant funds
from a variety of state and federal programs. Federal General
Revenue Sharing and the Local State-Aids program are the principal
sources of outside income available to the City. Community Develop-
ment Block Grant funds and other entitlement and categorical grant
programs may also be used by Edina in the 1980's. Capital improve-
ments funded in the past and possible for the 1980's include streets,
sidewalks, water and sewer facilities, parks and playgrounds and sites
of historical significance.
CITY OF EDINA
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
1981 - 1985
YEARS LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATED
COST
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Bridge over Minnehaha $345,000
Creek including approaches
New Bituminous surface, $175,000
curb and gutter, and con-
crete sidewalk
Bituminous surface, curb, $100,000
gutter, and sidewalk
Minn, Northfield & Southern $7-50_000
Railroad (M,N&S) bridge
over Eden Ave. including local share of
approaches $35G, 000
1981 West 44th St. from
Brookside Ave. to
Highway 100
1981 West 69th St. from
France Ave. to
Xerxes Ave.
1981 Miscellaneous improve-
ments for new subdivi-
sion
1981 Eden Ave. from Arcadia
Ave. to Link Rd.
1981
Miscellaneous sidewalk
1981
W. 50th St. and Wood-
dale Ave.
1982
Dewey Hill Rd. from
Cahill Rd. to Braemar
Golf Course
1982 W. 70th St. and Metro
Blvd.
1982 Valley View Rd. from
Mark Terr. to County
Rd. 18
1982
Miscellaneous subdivision
improvements
1982
Miscellaneous sidewalk
improvements
1983
Blake Rd. from Inter-
lachen Blvd. to County
Rd. 158
Concrete sidewalk along
selected streets
Traffic signal
Bituminuous surface, curb,
gutter and sidewalk
Traffic signal
Storm Sewer, Bituminous
surface, curb, gutter and
sidewalk
Bituminous surface, curb
and gutter
Concrete sidewalk along
selected streets
Bituminous surface, curb,
gutter and sidewalk
$150,000
$ 45,000
$265,000
$ 50,000
$165,000
$100,000
$150,000
$480,000
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Capital Improvements Program
1981-1985
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YEARS
1983
1983
1984
1984
1984
1984
1985
1985
1980-85
ESTIMATED
LOCATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST
Miscellaneous sidewalk Concrete sidewalk along $150,000
selected streets
Miscellaneous subdivision Bituminous surface, curb
$100,000
improvements and gutter
Vernon Ave. from County Bridge over Nine Mile Creek $250,000
Rd. 158 west 300 feet including approaches
Hansen Rd. from Benton Bituminous surface, curb, $350,000
Ave. to Vernon Ave. gutter and concrete sidewalk
Miscellaneous sidewalk
Concrete sidewalk along $150,000
selected streets
Miscellaneous subdivision Bituminous surface, curb
$100, 000
improvements and gutter
Vernon Ave. from County Bituminous surface, curb
$320,000
Rd. 158 to Dominick Inter- and gutter
change.
Miscellaneous sidewalk Concrete sidewalk along $150,000
selected streets
Miscellaneous street Bituminous overlay on $500,000
overlays selected streets
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
1980-85 Various locations Construction of sanitary $500,000
sewer' laterals for developing
subdivisions
1980-85 Various locations System improvements including $500, 000
lift station renovations, line
repair and replacement
WATER SYSTEM
1980-85
1980-85
Various locations
Various locations
Construction of watermain lat- $500,000
erals for developing subdivi-
sion
System improvements includ- $500,000
ing treatment plants, pump
stations and watermain reno-
vation
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Capital Improvements Program
1981-1985
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YEARS LOCATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EST !MATED
COST
STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM
1980-85
Various locations Storm sewer construction $250,000
for developing subdivisions
1980-85 S.E. Edina between
France and York
Avenues
1980-85 Adams Hill Area
(75th St. & Xerxes Ave.)
PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM
Construction of stormwater
retention and detection ponds
and stormwater piping
Stormwater lift station and
forcemain
$600,000
$250,000
1980-85 Bredesen Park
Vernon and Olinger
south to CASH 62
1980-85 Malibu Park
near Malibu Dr., Lincoln
Dr. and 7th St.
1980-85 Arneson Acres, Braemar,
Lake Cornelia School,
44th St., Garden, High-
lands, Lewis, Pamela and
Walnut Ridge Parks
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
1980-85 Braemar Park
1980-85
1980-85
1980-85
Braemar Park
Braemar Park
Public Works Building
(Eden Ave. & Brook--
side Ave.)
Park development in cooper- $1,200,000
ation with Nine Mile Creek
($300,000 local
Watershed District share)
Park development $200,000
Urban Park and Playground
$400,000
Development Program which
includes development and
improvement of listed parks
Renovation of Braemar Arena $200,000
and Pavillion
Construction of Golf Main- $100,000
tenance Building
Construction of sewer and $ 75,000
water lines for clubhouse
Construction and renovation $300,000
of public works building