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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2, 2003 Work SessionCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn.us ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING to be hem in the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS as follows: Mayor Julienne Wyckoff Councilmembers Robert A. Williams Bruce Nawroda' Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg Cifv Manauer Walt Fehst Meeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL Date of Meeting: JUNE 2, 2003 Time of Meeting: 7:00 P.M. Purpose of Meeting: WORK SESSION Location of Meeting: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~4 GEND.4 1. Industrial Park Study- discussion 2. K-Mart project update - discussion 3. Six hour parking The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: June 2, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Master Redevelopment Plan Review BY: Randy Schumacher BY: DATE: May 30, 2003 BACKGROUND: This is the third meeting staffhas held with the City Council on the discussion of the master redevelopment plan for the Columbia Heights Industrial Park. The purpose of this plan is to establish a redevelopment plan of highest and best uses that physically work fi:om a market standpoint. City staffhas worked with the land use planning firm of Hoisington Koegler, the Real Estate Development Company of United Properties, the environmental firm of STS Consultants, and the market research group from Maxfield Associates to compile a redevelopment plan that involves immediate implementation and substantial change in the next one to five years. Tonight's objective is to review the proposed redevelopment plan and give feedback, to allow adoption at a future City Council meeting. Implementation is a key part of the redevelopment plan. These steps include: · Development Controls · Site Control- Developer or City · Developer Agreements · Remediation of land · Demolition · Relocation · Public Improvements · Financial · Park Development After the conclusion of this plan review, staff will return to the City Council for final plan adoption and a recommended adjustment to the present Moratorium Ordinance. Attachments COUNCIL ACTION: h:\Consent2OO3\CL consent2003\ · MAY 21, 2003 Prepared for: City of Columbia Heights Prepared by: Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Maxfle'ld Research Group United Properties INTRODUCTION MARKET ANALYSIS ENVIRON MENTAL ANALYSIS LAND USE CONCEPTS REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DESIGN GUiDEUNES REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION CONTENTS 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6'1 7-1 8-1 CREDITS CONSULTANTS I~11~ Hoisinlton Koeglor Group Inc. lglg 123 North ~ird Steer, Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Maxfleld Research, Inc. 615 First Avenue NE, Suite 400 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 United Propertle~ ~500 West 80th Sheet, Suite 200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 554~1 Table of Contents INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA i Over the past 15 yearS, the city of Columbia Heights has conducted a number of planning studies .that address the Columbia Heights Industrial Park. In 1988, an initial planning effort known as the Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan identified several goals and supporting objectives for the area, and offere'd an illustrative site plan blending residential and industrial uses. Major goals that were identified included the following: · Improve the quality and quantity of physical development in the Project Area. · Increase the number of jobs in the Project Area. · Improve the image of the Project Area. · Respond to the need and desires of the community in the redevelopment of the Project Area, · Create a self-supporting tax increment district to pay for the public activities. · Meet community housing needs. The City's 1999 Comprehensive Plan also addresses the Industrial Park. It emphasizes the need for "developing a detailed and comprehensive strategy for the area and prioritizing the industrial needs of the community." It further articulates a goal that calls for promoting redevelopment efforts that enhance the tax capacity of the area. Despite these planning initiatives, the Industrial Park of today closely resembles its 1988 form. Some buildings have been CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION improved, some buildings have continued to deteriorate, other buildings have become vacant, and some have become both physically and economically obsolete. This continued deterioration of the area has captured the attentiOn of the city and provided the impetus for the preparation of this plan. The Columbia Heights In~dustrial Park Master Plan is intended to be a catalyst for change in the area. Its emphasis, as contrasted to previous efforts, is focused on: · Identifying land uses that can be supported in today's marketplace. · Establishing an improved land use pattern that is financially feasible. · Identifying a redevelopment effort that involves ialalgdi[ia~ implementation and substantial change over the next five years. * Establishing a ne,w land use pattern that furthers community objectives. A consulting team was selected to assist the City in crafting a plan to meet these objectives. HOisington Koegler Group was the lead firm for the project with responsibility for project management, land use planning, design guidelines and implementation methods. Maxfield Research Group completed a detailed residential market analysis for the project area, and STS Consultants completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Because of the need to create an action oriented INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA~HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA plan with realistic market expectations, United Properties was also an adjunct member of the planning team. Their focus was on incorporation of industrial and office uses into the plan. STUDY AREA Exclusive of the existing single-family neighborhood along 36~h Avenue NE, the total project study area contains approximately 83 acres. The boundaries of the study area are shown on Figure 1-1. EXlSrlNG I.~ND USE The vast majority of land within the study area outside of public ownership contains industrial uses. Significant public ownership in the area includes road rights-of-way, Huset Park and the Columbia Heights Public Works building and storage yard. Industrial parcels on the western end of the project area tend to be larger scale users, the most visually dominant of which is the former foundry building just west of 5~' Street. The eastern end side of the project area contains a number of smaller scale, individually owned industrial and service businesses. Peripheral uses to the project area consist largely of single- family homes. The Columbia Heights City Hall is located just north of Huset Park on Mill Street NE. Existing Land Use is shown on Figure 1-2. EXISTING ZONING Light Industrial (I-1) is the predominate zoning district in the study area. Industrial businesses located east of Jefferson Street Figure 1-1 - Study Area Figure 1-2 - Exis~ng Land Use Introduction INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1 '2 NE are zoned I-2 which is a slightly more intensive industrial zoning category. Surrounding residential areas are either zoned R-2 which accommodates both one and two family homes or R-3 which is a multiple-family district that accommodates higher density attached housing. Commercially zoned land (GB - General Business) is located at the comer to University Avenue and 40th Avenue NE. Zoning classifications are shown on Figure 1-3. PROPERTY VALUES Property values (land and buildings) range from less than $100,000 to near $3 million. The larger scale users are the highest in value. The study area is comprised of a number of smaller scale operations that have values generally less than $500,000. There are no concentrations of lower valued properties in the study area with the exception of the parcels that lie west of University Avenue. Parcels in this area generally have valuations below $250,000. Market value information is shown on Figure 1-4. figure 1-3 - Existing Zoning : Figure 1-4 - Market Value Introduction INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1-3 Market input for the study was provided by both Maxfield Research Group and United Properties. Maxfield Research Cu'oup prepared a detailed market analysis addressing housing. United Properties provided an overview of industrial conditions and trends based on their ongoing involvement in the Twit~ Cities marketplace. The following is an overview of market information. HOUSING A report prepared by Maxfield Research analyzes the housing demand for the area currently occupied by industrial businesses in the Columbia Heights Industrial Park. The report discusses the potential to redevelop this area to housing, and examines the potential demand for a variety of housing types. The study included: an assessment of the redevelopment area's site characteristics and its potential appropriateness for residential uses · an analysis of the demographic characteristics of the housing Market Area an analysis of current housing market conditions for for-sale, rental and senior housing in Columbia Heights and the surrounding area. Where applicable, other projects just outside the Market Area were surveyed as examples of housing development that could be CHAPTER 2 MARKET ANALYSIS appropriate for Columbia Heights · demand calculations for various types of housing, and recommendations of housing product types to be considered for the industrial redevelopment area. Both primary and secondary research were used to compile this market report. Primary research includes data obtained from interviews with local rea'i' estate agents, commercial brokers, managers of existing residential properties, local builders and developers, and city planning staff. Secondary research, when used, is credited to the source and includes Census data and resales of residential properties. Information on individual properties listed in the'report was collected by Maxfield Research Inc. SITE ANALYSIS The site is well suited for residential uses, provided adequate soil remediation occurs and all industrial land uses are rezoned to residential or mixed-use. Huset Park provides a recreational and open space amenity for the entire neighborhood, and surrounding residential neighborhoods provide an established framework for new housing. Incorporating new housing into the area, however, will require a significant planning effort. Redevelopment of the entire industrial park at one time is unlikely and would be very costly. Therefore, if residential uses are to be incorporated, they will require an appropriate phasing plan. From a site perspective, the major concern is the INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA Fifure 2-1 - Columbia Helihts Market Area potential success of new housing adjacent to existing industrial uses. As a result of this concern, the most advantageous pattern of redevelopment would be to begin at the edges of the industrial park, and provide for transitional buffers between the industrial and residential uses. The buffer parcels would be cleared and unused (not creating taxable income) for a period of time, which would be necessary to enhance the attractiveness .and marketability of new housing. From the edges, redevelopment then may continue from either the east or the west side of the industrial area, but will depend on a final plan for the project area. DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS Population and household growth in the Market Area has been moderate, largely due to an aging housing stock and very little land currently available for new housing, which contributes to the limited amount of housing Market Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 2-2 choices. However, a number of demographic characteristics indicate that ColUmbia Heights can retain and attract a variety of household types if sites for new housing are made available. For example, all cohorts over age 35 are forecast to grow in the next few years, and the over-SS age cohort in particular represents a substantial portion ofhousing potential in Columbia Heights. This growing number of older households increasingly prefers maintenance-free living in condominiums, townhomes and independent senior housing. Employment in the Market Area is also forecast to increase in the next few years. This large number of potential new households, could be attracted and/or retained in Columbia Heights should new housing be provided for a variety of households, including independent seniors, move-up, and entry- level households. HOUSING MARKET SITUATION ~Overall, various housing markets in the Market Area are performing well, despite being slightly older and lower priced, on average, when compared to the rest of the Metro Area. Recently, townhome products in the Market Area have sold well, and resale values have ranged from $110,000 to $210,000. Senior housing currently enjoys a vacancy rate of fewer than 2.0%, with a range of product types offered in the Market Area. Oeneral occupancy rental units have an average rent of $788 per month, and a 2.6% vacancy rate. Inner ring suburbs across the nation are realizing opportunities to redevelop aging, previously profitable properties into viable uses today. The construction of infill housing and mixed-use facilities on redevelopment sites is among the most popular development types and encourages more efficient land use patterns. Additionally, inner ring suburbs have regained popularity because they are centrally located and thus are desirable. In fact, the limited housing development that has occurred in the Market Area has been successful because of the central location to employment, and because these are established communities with strong identities. Columbia Heights is no different. As Realtors interviewed for this study observed, there is no available land for development in Columbia Heights, b~ conditions indicate that successful housing developments would occur if adequate sites were provided. Existing housing market characteristics indicate there is significant housing demand at moderate- to upper-moderate price points, and buyers and renters would be attracted to new housing in Columbia Heights because of its close proximity to Downtown Minneapolis, the Interstate 694 corridor, and its central location in the Twin Cities. Because of a lack of vacant sites for residential development though, the City will likely need to consider developed sites for redevelopment (i.e. the industrial park) in order to capture a share to the market demand. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Estimates of total demand in the Market Area through 2013 call for approximately 1,090 to 1,285 units, spread across a variety of housing types. Projections indicate that Columbia Heights alone could support between 500 and 550 units of rental housing, with approximately 350 units targeted to a moderate price point. Demand also exists for between 300 and 400 for- sale multifamily units, which would be a combination of product types including condominium, townhomes, and detached units (villas). Total demand for senior housing (through 2007) was Market Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STIJDY · CITY OF COLIJMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA calculated at between 190 to 250 units. The Market Area identified for this analysis included demand that would be generated for an area larger than Columbia Heights because, depending on availability of sites, households considering housing products in Columbia Heights are likely to be drawn from adjacent and nearby communities. A recent housing needs assessment completed by Maxfield Research for Anoka County identified demand for 820 units in an area that included Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop and Spring Lake Park. The housing demand identified in this analysis is consistent with that identified in the Anoka County report, but for this housing aSsessment an additional housing demand of approximately 270 to 460 units represents the amount of housing demand generated in the areas of New Brighton and Northeast Minneapolis. These communities were excluded from the Anoka County study as they are not located in Anoka County, but they are included in this study due to their proximity to Columbia Heights. The Industrial Park redevelopment concept can incorporate a wide variety of housing products integrated into a phased redevelopment plan. Housing products that would be appropriate for the subject site include: · For-sale townhomes For-sale condominiums/lofts - 4 story or higher For-salc small lot or zero-lot line single-family homes o Potential to incorporatc rental granny flats at rear of property · Market rate rental units o Two-story units with third story flats o Two-story with rear garage and carriage house apartment o Possible four-story design · Adult/independent senior housing o Senior Cooperative o Standard apartment-style o Single-level (empty nester) o Single-level'Villa-style with detached garage and breezeway · Affordable rental units could be incorporated in granny fiat/carriage house concept, and also mixed into larger buildings with market rate units. Affordable rentals may be designed as two-story units, loft-style or fiats. The following recommendations pertain to site layout, building appearance, and massing: Where feasible, the Columbia Heights street grid should be continued from existing residential areas to the redeveloped industrial park; Blend in with its surroundings as much as possible in terms of style and massing - with similar building types near each other, gradually increasing building size spatially up to condominium and apartment buildings. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT In the Twin Cities, Columbia Heights is defined as being located in the northeast industrial market (see Figure 2-2). The Market Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY . CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 2-4 Mississippi River defines the western boundary of this market and poses an obstacle to attracting tenants from the northwest suburbs. The def'mition of industrial is very broad. Industrial properties include bulk distribution warehouse buildings, office warehouse buildings, and office showroom buildings. Those products are specifically defined based on building size and percentage of finish. Office showrooms, for example, tend to be mailer sized buildings, heavily finished, in a manner similar to single-story office buildings. Bulk warehouses, on the other hand, tend to be very large with low finishes. Office warehouse buildings tend to be in between. The current industrial market conditions are soft, having relatively high vacancies throughout the Metro Area and very little demand. Those few tenants that are in the market have an extensive choice of existing space options. Therefore, few, if any new multi-tenant industrial buildings are being proposed for new construction. As available space is absorbed, build-to- suit activity will increase, especially by those businesses that have unique real estate needs. Industrial market experts believe that the local real estate market will begin to rebound by the end of 2004. Accordingly, that allows time for a redevelopment effort to make new sites available for development as the market improves. Columbia Heights may be an attractive market for a build-to-suit business. Factors that the market find attractive include: * Few other infill sites are available within the 494/694 loop; * The site is close to downtown Minneapolis; * The site provides good access to vendors; and * The site is accessible via University Avenue. Figure 2-2 - Industrial Sub-Markets .Coupe: ~ast Market Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was completed for the Columbia Heights Industrial Park by STS Consultants. The extensive results of the Phase I effort are contained in a separate report entitled Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. The Columbia Heights Industrial Park contains a number of known environmentally listed sites and past property occupants and/or existing facility uses which could have had Figure 3-1 - Potential Environment~l Concern Sites Potential Site Address Description Enviromnenml Concerns ! 3707 - 3rd SL Former founcInj MetaLs 2 3719 - 3hi St UST removal (may be Soil Impacts by ~ e4) petroleum · 3 3737 - 3rd SL Machinist Metals, solvents 4 3741 - 3rd SL Closed LUST site Petn)leum 5 3757 - 3rd St. Former Electro Labs Discharge of plating Il 3801 - 3rd SL Maddnlst Metab, solvent CHAPTER 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PotenUd Site Address Description Environmental Concerns 7 3809 - 3rd St. Former Electro Labs Soft pipe did not meet City code 8 ~ 3825- 3rd St -. Machinist Metals, solvents 9 3841 - 3rd SL Machinists Metals, solvents 11 3700 - 5th SL UST removal Petroleum, former barrel storage pit 12 3800 - 5th SL Closed LUST site Petroleum, foundry sand 13 3801 - 5th SL UST removal Petroleum 15 317 - 37th Ave. Closed LUST site Petroleum, mineral 16 455 - 37th Ave. VIC site Dowtherm A soil Impacts 19 545 - 37th Ave. SQG Flammables waste trap 20 675 - 37th Ave. Soil boring showed Possible dump glass, wood materials 22 500- 38th Ave. Former scrap yard Metals, solvents, petroleum INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA' HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA Figure 3-1 - Continued 23824 5 8 51g 381h A~ Former foundry Dumping of foufldry wastes 26 637 - 38th Ave. Closed LUST site Petroleum 28 550 - 3gib Ave, VIC site Lead iff surface soil 31 620- 3gth Ave' Oosed LUST site ~eU-o;eum 32 635 - 3gib Ave US]' site Petroleum 34 650 - 391h Ave. Former plating Metals, plating 35 580 - 3Otb Ave. UST Petroleum 37 673 - 3gib Ave MacNne simp Metals, solvent 38 674- 3Otb Ave. Ck)sed LUST s~ r-eLroieum 39 583 - 3Otb Ave AST, drums Fe~oleum 40 601 · 3Otb Ave Machinist Metals, solvents 41 700 - 3~ Ave. Manufacturer So[vents 42 701 - 3Otb Ave. USTs Petroleum PotenUal SHe Address DescrlpUon ~ironmental Concerns 43 715 - 3gth Ave. UST Petroleum 44 715 - 3gib Ave. ' Former foundry Castings In parking lot 46 3gO0 Jackson Surfactants In St. VIC ,.. groundwater 47 3815 Jefferson St . Machinist Metals, solvents 53 3901 University Ave. Former gas staUonPetroleum 54 3~30 University Electrical equipment Ave. Junkyard Petroleum, PCBs environmental releases that have thc potential to impact soil and/or groundwater. Potential environmental sites of concern identified in the Phase I ESA are listed on the table in Figure 3- 1. The locations of these sites arc shown on the map in Figure 3-2. Phase II EnvirOnmental Site Assessments with soil and/or groundwater sampling will be needed to evaluate whether environmental impacts are associated with sites for which no sampling information exists. Some sites that have preliminary environmental sampling performed may require additional testing to determine the magnitude and extent of impacts. Dependent upon the type of impacts identified, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Voluntary Petroleum Investigation EnVironmental Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA' HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 3-2 and Cleanup Program (VPIC) or the MPCA Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program (VIC) may need to be involved to approve investigation work plans, contingency plans for development, and/or development response action plans that Fisure ~-2 - Phase I ESA Site Location address identified impacts. Funding sources for environmental cleanup, such as the Department of Trade and Economic Development, generally require MPCA VIC involvement for eligibility. AV~ HUS£T PARK AV~ AVt~ AW. 3g~H AV~ Environmental Analysis INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 3-3 INTRODUCTION In the early phase of the study, five land use concepts were assembled. The five concepts depicted a variety of ideas, and each was tested in order to determine which most closely matched the City's project objectives. The review of the initial alternatives was conducted by the consulting team and staff representatives from a variety of the City's departments. The following is a brief overview of each of the initial concepts: CONCEPT ONE The 37~h - 39t~ Street Parkway concept created a continuous parkway linking 37~ and 39~ Avenues. The parkway was lined with higher density housing uses and Huset Park was expanded along 39'~ Avenue. A pocket of industrial land was retained along University Avenue. Single-family units were located adjacent to' existing neighborhoods. Concept One is shown on Figure 4-1. CHAPTER 4 LAND USE CONCEPTS Figure 4-1 - Land Use Concept One Figure 4-2 - Land Use Concept Two CONCEPT TWO The Loop Parkway concept creates a new loop roadway starting and ending along 40th Avenue. Civic and park uses were depicted within the loop while areas generally south and east of the loop were designated as housing. Industrial uses were shown along University Avenue. Huset Park would be significantly expanded under this concept to accommodate INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA regional storm water ponds along the south. Concept Two is shown on Figure 4-2. Figure 4-3 - rand U~ Concept Three CONCEPT THREE Thc third concept created two parallel parkways connecting 40t~ Avenue on the north and 37'u Avenue on the south. The boundaries of Huset Park would be rcconfigured to lie between the two parkways with residential uses generally located to thc east and industrial uses to thc west along University. A mix of single-family housing, medium density housing and industrial would be located to thc south. Concept Three is shown on Figure 4-3. CONCEPT FOUR The fourth concept examined the potential of an expansive industrial area. New roads would serve an industrial area with limited medium and high density residential on the east side. Huset Park would expand slightly on the north side of 39~ Avenue. Concept Four is shown on Figure 4-4. CONCEPT FIVE Concept Five, in contrast to thc fourth alternative was comprised almost entirely of housing. New north/south roads would flank an expanded Huset Park that reaches south to 37~ Avenue. Higher density housing would be located adjacent to the new roads with medium density housing on the extreme west and east sides. A large storm water pond area would be created on the west side of Huset Park to serve portions of the new Land Use Concepts INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 4'2 development area. Concept Five is shown on Figure 4-5. CONCEPT REVIEW A review of the five initial concepts was conducted consistent with the project objectivcs. One of the strongest influences on thc review was the City's desire to see redevelopment take place in the short term (2 to $ years). Accordingly, the concepts that advocated large amounts of industrial areas were eliminated due to the lack ora shorter term market for such uses. Concepts that advocated more residential dcvelopment, particularly higher density uses as identified in the market study, were supported. The parkway concept for an internal road was favored as a means to creatc visual interest in the projcct area while accommodating required vehicular circulation. Similarly, the idea of cxpanding Huset Park to accommodate area-wide storm water ponds was supported as a means to create an attractive passive recreational amenity instead of simply functional storm ponds. The location of the City's Public Works building is not likely to change; hence, that portion of thc study area was left as industrial to accommodate the existing use. This review resulted in thc assembly of a second generation of concept plans that were subsequently reviewed by the City Council. CONCEPTS A (INDUSTRIAL) AND B (HOUSING) Figures 4-6 and 4-7 contain the concept alternatives that stemmed from thc initial concept review. The concepts are identical with the exception of the industrial area on the west side along University Avenue. Acknowledging this one difference, the concepts will be addressed as one plan. The Redevelopment Concept has a central parkway that meanders from 37th Avenue to 40th Avenue. Land on either side of the parkway is shown as housing, likely containing a mix of housing unit types and densities. Huset Park largely maintains its present boundaries with some southern expansion to accommodate additional drainage swales and ponds. A greenway extends from thc park to University Avenue. The areas in thc southern portion of the project are designated as industrial, accommodating a number of existing businesses and the City's public works facility. Land lying west of University Avenue is shown as housing and would likely contain medium and higher density residential uses. Thc industrial parcel in the northwest comer of the study area also remains in its current configuration. The interchangeable element of thc two plan options is the 8.5 acre tract that is shown on Concept A as industrial and on Concept B as residential. Allowing an option for the usc of this parcel creates an opportunity for the City to pursue industrial users while maintaining thc option of developing the property for residential uses if adequate industrial users cannot be secured. Based on City Council' input and additional study by the consulting team and city staff, a final Redevelopment Concept was prepared, and is illustrated and described in the next section of this report. Land Use Concepts INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA'HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 4'3 Concept A {Indus~al) IIndus~al - 1B.Oac ../ Housing - 32.1 ac Land Use Concepts INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 4-4 figure 4-G - land Use Concept B (Housing) Indu;lflal- 18.1~c Housing - 32.1ac 8tormwater Buffer Land Use Concepts INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 4-5 CHAPTER 5 REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT As was referenced earlier in this report, one of the primary objectives of the Columbia Heights Industrial Park Master Plan is to create a project area redevelopment plan that can be implemented in a reasonable period of time. Accordingly, the alternatives presented in the previous chapter were reviewed by the City Council, Columbia Heights staff members and the consulting team. That review, and specific policy direction by the City Council, led to the refinement of the alternatives into a project area redevelopment concept featuring one interchangeable component. Redevelopment Concepts A and B (Figures 5-1 and 5-2) ,represent the recommended redevelopment plan for the Industrial Park area. The only difference between the two concepts is the 8.5 acre block of housing (Concept A) which is shown as a new industrial use on Concept B. The concepts are identical in all other ways. The following describes the recommended land use concept. .GENERAL ( ¥ERVIEW The Redevelopment Concept seeks to create a mix of uses in the project area that retains employment while establishing substantial new opportunities for housing. It accomplishes this objective by replacing a number of existing indus~al buildings, some of which have become functionally obsolete, with new residential units while preserving the alternative of accommodating new industrial uses in the area. The plan also seeks to better integrate Huset Park into the redevelopment area. One notable difference between the Redevelopment Concept in this chapter and the concept alternatives discussed in the previous sections of this report concerns the area included in the various concepts. Specifically, the existing industrial area generally located west of Jefferson Street and extending from the north side of 37th Avenue NE to the north side of 39t~ Avenue NE has been removed from consideration at this time due to issues of feasibility. CREATING A SENSE OF NEIGHBORHOOD In order for the redevelopment plan to be realized through the construction of new residential units, the redevelopment pattern will need to'create a strong sense of neighborhood. Although some residential developers and home buyers may be willing to be "pioneers," most will need assurance that the area will evolve into a pleasant place to live and, accordingly, a good place to make a long-term investment. Establishing a strong residential neighborhood feel will be dependent on creating an attractive physical environment with a demonstrated commitment to the full implementation of the plan. The types of land uses, the parkway, improvements to Huset Park and the other plan components discussed below can collectively create an appropriate environment to host planned redevelopment efforts. INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA Rgure ~-1 - Redevelopment Concept A Industrlal- 14.5ac ~ Housing - 20.3ac Park- 32.8ac F_x~ling Road New Road ,=-,-,,-- Trail (~ Tree Stormwater Buffer Redevelopment Concept INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 5-2 ~gure 5-2 - Redevelopment Concept B Industrial - 6.0ac INDUSTRIAL AREA Housing - 28.8a0 REDEVELOPMENT P~k- 32.8ac STUDY -- Trail New Road (~) Tree Stonmmmr Buffer Redevelopment Concept · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA LAND USES The Redevelopment Concept contains two primary land use categories, Housing and Industrial. Housing is intended to include a range of housing types and densities. The Industrial classification either includes existing industrial uses that are expected to remain, or new industrial uses, as in the case of Concept A. Future housing development in the area will likely include a mix of townhouses, condominiums and possibly even some small lot, single- family detached uses. Overall, the plan assumes an average residential density of approximately 20 units per acre, with concentrations of higher density housing likely on the west side of University Avenue and at the comer of University Avenue and 37th Avenue NE. The existing foundry site to the north might also contain EXamples of a variety of housing types that might be suitable for the redevelopment area. higher density residential uses given its proximity to University Avenue, existing industrial to the north and Huset Park to the east. The area lying south of the new Parkway and north o£the 38~h Avenue NE single-family neighborhood is likely to contain a more diverse mix of housing including towrthomes and possibly some small lot single-family units. The industrial use shown on Concept A is expected to be an office/warehouse/showroom type of building that could even be designed in such a way as to accommodate condominium ownership. The new industrial use would be expected to generate truck traffic, but not of the magnitude associated with a warehouse or heavy manufacturing facility. It could house a mix of office, showroom and light assembly businesses and may serve as a potential home for the relocation of some of the existing industrial users in the general area. Concept B assumes that the 8.5 acre site will contain approximately 130,000 square feet of new industrial uses. Concepts A and B are meant to be options with potentially varying levels of viability. In today's marketplace, residential sites are in high demand, and the positive financial implications of residential redevelopment enhance the potential success of housing as a dominant component of this redevelopment effort. The City of Columbia Heights, however, is sensitive to retaining employment in the area and possibly creating a new, expanded home for existing businesses. Therefore, implementation efforts may initially focus on Concept A until such time as the proposed industrial use is deemed too difficult to implement. At that time, implementation efforts can focus on additional residential uses as advocated in Concept B. Redevelopment Concept INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 5'4 ROADWAY PATTERNS Thc existing roadway pattcm in the study arca is perhaps bcst describcd as an interruptcd grid. Huset Park, thc existing industrial uscs east of Jefferson and south of 39th Avenue, and the Columbia Heights Public Works building arc large block areas that prevent rc-cstablishing a grid street pattern in thc area. Converting existing industrial areas into residential neighborhoods, however, mandates somc change in the cxistir/g roadway network. Thc Concept Plan envisions construction of a new parkway that arcs to the northeast from 37th Avenue NE up to the existing corner of 39~ Avenue NE and $cfferson Street. Thc parkway then extends to thc north passing through Huset Park making a connection to 40th Avenue NE. As shown in the Design Guideline portion of this report, this new road is expected to have extensive boulevard landscaping, landscaped median entry points to create an attractive means to access new development, sidewalk on one side of the street and a trail on the other side. Dcpending on the design of thc rcsidential arcas, it is possible that the parkway could have a more "urban" form with on- street, parallel parking bays. The plan also realigns $,h Street south of Mill Strcct to connect to thc new parkway. Thc fact that 5t~ Street and 39'a Avenuc arc currently Municipal State Aid mutes opens up other funding sourccs for the reconstruction of thc new parkway route. HUSET PARK A significant amenity such as Huset Park enhances thc potential for the success of new residential uses in thc study area. Although Huset Park is somewhat dated and underutilized today, the City of Columbia Heights is embarking on a separate master planning process to upgrade the existing park. The park has the potential to accommodate a mix of active and passive recreational uses that would serve both the existing surrounding neighborhoods as well as new housing areas. The Industrial Park Master Plan does not specifically address Huset Park, with one exception. The plan identifies the southern and western portions of the park segment that lies west of Jefferson Street as bein~a potential location for storm water ponds and channels. The redevelopment shown on the Concept will require storm water retention and treatment basins. Rather than tucking required ponds into isolated areas, the plan advocates treating ponds as amenities within a trail netWork that accommodates passive recreational opportunities. The trail network could extend from Huset Park along the parkway and through a greenway that extends to University Avenue. The trail could be used by residents in the area as well as employees of area businesses and it could link to the regional trail that lies south of 37th Avenue NE. In addition to ponds, the drainage system could also incorporate rainwater gardens to slow runoff rates and encourage infiltration. CREATING AN ATTRACTIVE GATEWAY Realtors have long used the term "curb appeal" to describe attractive homes. Creating curb appeal for the redevelopment district needs to start literally at the front door of the area. The intersection of the new parkway and 37'h Avenue NE will serve as the gateway to the redevelopment area. Accordingly, it needs to be designed with a high level of amenities in order to create Redevelopment Concept INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA' HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 5-5 parkway at locations to be determined. Parking should occur in "bays" rather than continuous, such that the roadway maintains its narrow park-like pedestrian feel and helps to reduce speeding. Parking may occur along the park property and in front of residential. 1.7 Medians: Planted medians at entries should have a minimum width of 6 feet in order to accommodate plantings; 12 feet would accommodate tree plantings. Planted medians can be located to emphasize important entrances and can also help to buffer conflicting land USES. 1.8 Sections typical, see Figures 6-1 & 6-2 2.0 ENTRY SIGN AND LANDSCAPING Intent: To provide access to Huset Park and to help mark the area as an attractive place to live, work and play. 2.1 Materials/size: pre-cast color concrete, brick veneers, Figure 6-1 - Parkway Cross-section Entrance Median and No Parking ldEDIAN NO PAI~ING TWO PARI~NG LANE~ Rgure 6-2 - Parkway Cross-section with Parking Lanes metals with durable long-lasting low-maintenance finishes. Monument type sign under 4 feet high. 2.2 Landscaping: Define a landscape material palette with tree, low shrub and perennial plants. Define a preferred mulch material - rock, hardwood. Determine maintenance responsibility (City or service district). 2.3 Expanding entry features/character to other locations along parkway: Define a landscape material palette and encourage property owners to use the palette along the parkway border and at entrances off parkway. 2.4 Elevation see Figure 6-3 2.5 Entrance Plan see Figure 6-4 2.6 Name for Area: The name for the area (and on the sign), should lend the area a unifying positive image and relate to its proximity to Huset Park. The name should express Deslsn Guidelines INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 6-2 ENTRY this area as a place to live, work and play, i.e. Huset Heights. 3.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Intent: To create ponding areas that serve as amenities with landscaping and public access. To create area-wide storm water ponds in order to promote full development of private parcels. To increase/expand the passive parkland of Huset Park such that its amenity reaches into the surrounding sites. 3.1 Area storm water management: Redeveloping sites should work with the city in assessing their storm water management needs such that an area-wide system can be designed to accommodate storm water requirements and give sites greater development potential. In lieu of building their own storm water ponding on-site, developers may be required to contribute to the cost of constructing the area's storm water system. 3.2Water quality: Rain runoffshould be infiltrated as close to its source as possible in order to reduce piping requirements and reduce potential erosion problems from high water volume movement. Water should be collected in vegetated linear swales that lead to a larger ponding area for higher volume rain events. Appropriate plant species should be used that can tolerate storm water fluctuations and ponding conditions and also help filter the water of pollutants. Plant species can be chosen and planted to increase native biodiversity or resemble a colorful flower garden (or achieve both). 3.3 Amenity: The vegetated storm water treatment areas can be aesthetically pleasing with more gradual slopes and Deslsn Guidelines INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 3.4 3.5 diverse plantings. Encouraging property owners to incorporate "rainwater gardens" near the source of runoff can greatly reduce the pending needs and create an amenity on their site. Rainwater gardens are shallow depressions (6 to 18 inches deep) that allow water to pool for only 24 hours after a storm. Rainwater garden vegetation traps pollutants and helps the water infiltrate. Linking these storm water features with Huset Park creates more passive park space and could also serve as a trail corridor due to their linear character. Rainwater garden photo, see Figure 6-5 Linear storm water treatment, see Figure 6-6 Figure 6-5- Rainwater Garden Example figure 6-6 - Unear Storm Water Treatment Train Storm Water Garden Schematic Detail '. INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA DeslKn Guidelines 6-4 CHAPTER 7 REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ELEMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL REDEVELOPMENT The objective of Industrial Park Redevelopment Study is to chart a course leading to the changes depicted in the land use plan. These changes will occur when: · A market exists for the type and quantity of development sought by the plan. · Thc site and the setting will sustain the development over thc long run. · Land is available for development. · Development is financially feasible. Each of these elements is an essential part of the formula for successful redevelopment. MARKET DEMAND This plan presents a market-oriented approach to redevelopment. The land use concepts are based on the market research performed during the planning process. This market research, discussed in greater detail in Chapter 2, shows that the market exists for new housing and industrial uses proposed in the study area. SETTING Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the redevelopment of the Industrial Park is the creation of a setting that will attract and sustain new development. The plan changes the character of the area from an industrial park to a mixed use development that includes residential development. However, current industrial uses such as the foundry and outdoor storage of building supplies make unattractive and undesirable neighbors for new housing. Developers will not invest in the area unless they are confident that housing units will sell or rent. The presence of environmental contamination, uncertainty about the extent of potential pollution, and the potential costs of clean up are also part of the development setting and can be significant barriers to redevelopment. The Phase 1 environmental assessment performed as part of the planning process is summarized in Chapter 3. Additional environmental investigations will be required to implement this plan. The City has submitted a request for grant funding to support these investigations. This plan focuses on removing the physical barriers to new development and creating an attractive environment for redevelopment. Several public actions play a role in achieving this element of the plan. The City will facilitate the demolition and clearance of existing buildings. Ideally, the City's role will be to offset the additional site preparation costs for a developer, but it may be necessary for the City to acquire and clear a site before redevelopment is possible. The Foundry site provides a good example. The City may find that the structures and site condition of this property impair INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY , CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA housing development projects on adjacent parcels. Clearly, clearance of this site enhances the viability of housing, but to date none of the research suggests that this step is a prerequisite. The City will assume the responsibility for determining the need for site remediation and a plan for clean up. The ability to provide a "clean" site is an essential element of redevelopment. The City will use public improvements to create a more appealing setting. Investments in streets, streetscaping, parks and storm water systems use the public realm to support private investment. SITE ASSEMBLY One of the most important public actions in this process will be the assembly of sites for redevelopment. Because public money inevitably will be used to write-down the cost of land, the plan recommends that the City take the lead in acquiring land, an approach that places the City in greater control over the cost of land. The City has the greatest motivation to seek the lowest cost, and a developer may face the need to overpay to facilitate acquisition and move more quickly into construction. Thc City must also approach implementation of this plan with an .understanding that condemnation of property may be necessary. With the need to assemble multiple properties, a single property can become the only barrier to redevelopment. Property owners cannot make redevelopment disappear by stonewalling. In some cases, the threat of condemnation is sufficient to promote acquisition. The commitment to use these powers provides certainty to developers that site will be available. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY From a developer perspective, a project is financially feasible when net revenues create a sufficient return on investment. The ability to produce this economic incentive is often a barrier to redevelopment projects because the additional site costs for redevelopment projects cannot typically be offset by the revenue capacity of the development. Therefore, eliminating the financial barriers to redevelopment becomes a key public role. As a result, financial feasibility from a public perspective involves the ability to offset enough development.expense to make the project viable for a devel~per. The following section explores the financial implications of redevelopment in the study area. PRELIMINARY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Part of the planning process involved the exploration of financial issues associated with redevelopment. The purpose of this analysis was to identify the financial barriers to redevelopment and to assess the capacity of the City to remove these barriers. The results of the financial analysis make several important points about the redevelopment of the Industrial Park. · The redevelopment described in this plan will not occur without public financial participation. The cost of land and site preparation create increased development costs that cannot be offset by the revenue generated by a development project. · The City has toOls that can remove these financial barriers. The preliminary assessment indicates that the R e d e v e I o p m e n t factors needed to establish one or more redevelopment F r a m e w o r k INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' 2 tax increment financing districts exist in the study area. The financial analysis discusses how TIF can be used to offset redevelopment expenses and improve the feasibility of development. · Redevelopment should result in a higher density of land use. This additional density produces the public and private revenue streams required by redevelopment. The remainder of this section discusses the approach and results of the financial analysis. PHASING This plan anticipates that redevelopment will evolve over the next ten years. The map on the next page depicts the general phasing of development. * Activities in the first 1-5 years include the redevelopment projects at 37th/University and the Foundry site, improvements to Huset Park and improvements to the street system. * Redevelopment at the Honeywell Building site appears in a 1-10 year horizon. * Implementation of these redevelopment initiatives should create the impetus for redevelopment along the west side of University Avenue. The timing of this third phase is not specified. This phasing is not an absolute series of events, but rather is a general guide for continued planning and actions. In reality, many implementation activities will be initiated upon adoption of this plan, and the timing of their completion is difficult to predict. Unanticipated opportunities and issues will influences the true course of implementation. This chapter is intended to provide the city with a set of basic instructions for implementing the plan and pursuing new development. APPROACH The analytical approach used in the planning process is based on the following premise: Redevelopment will occur if the City can reduce the net site cost to a level supportable by private development. The net site cost includes acquisition, relocation, demolition, clearance afi"d remediation. In other words, the developer receives a clean and vacant site. In this approach, the objective is to assess the ability of the City to offset the costs associated with site assembly and preparation. A series of common assumptions were used in the analysis. The cost of acquisition and relocation is based on the current estimated market value (EMV) of parcels to be developed. The analysis assumes that these costs are equivalent to 170% of EMV, a ratio frequently used for planning purposes. The consulting team defined the parameters of redevelopment on the site. These parameters consider total development area, density of development (units per acre), and the form of development. These parameters are used to estimate the EMV per unit of the redeveloped property. This estimate is necessary to analyze the financial capacity for public assistance. With public funding capacity tied to the property tax system, the assumed EMV per unit for redevelopment must be converted to a taxable (tax capacity) value based on the current statutory rates. This taxable value can then be used to calculate the Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7- 3 Figure 7-1 - Redevelopment Concept Phasing Diagram Indu~ri~l - 8.0~0 Park-32.Sac ''"''"= Phasel:l-Syrs '"''"'" Phase 3: lO+ yrs ~ Stom~a~r "'""P' Phase 2:1-10 yrs ~-, Buffer Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' 4 expected tax increment revenues from the redeveloped property. The tax increment revenue calculations in this report use the total tax rates for taxes payable in 2003. The effects of inflation and changes in rates are not considered in the analysis. The tax increment financing calculations also assume that all of the available taxable value is retained and used. A present value analysis is used to estimate the total TIF funding capacity. The present value represents the value, in today's dollar, of the future flow of TIF revenues. This analysis assumes that the City will capture these revenues for the maximum 25 years, with the cash flow discounted at an interest rate of 8.00%. The present value analysis provides a preliminary and broad indicator of public funding capacity. This analysis will be refined as the City considers specific development proposals. Also, it may be necessary for the City to issue bonds to finance redevelopment initiatives. The use of bonds has several financial implications: · Bonds create additional expense in the form of costs of issuance and capitalized interest. · Under current market conditions, bonds will carry a lower interest rate than assumed in the present value calculations. * The actual finance plan may involve a combination of temporary and long-term debt. A larger temporary bond issue could finance acquisition and site preparation. Revenue from the sale of the site could reduce the long- term debt. PHASE 1 HOUSING PROJECT This project involves the construction of housing on the northeast comer of 37th Avenue and University Avenue. The financial analysis relies on the following assumptions: · Three parcels yielding 5.1 acres of developable property. · Redevelopment into owner-occupied housing with an average estimated market value of $175,000 per unit. · A development density of 20 units per acre resulting in 102 units of new housing. In this scenario, the analysis shows that the total projected TIF funding capacity exceeds the estimated development expense (see Figure 7-2). This result suggests that the City has the capacity to eliminate the financial barriers to redevelopment. Figure 7-2 - Analysis of Phase 1 ,Housing Project Owner-Occupied Housing Project 37th AvenueNE/University Avenue NE Estimated Market Value Current After Redevelopment Increase in Value $832,200 17,850,000 $17,017,800 Estimated Development Expense Land acquisiiton Demolltion/dearance Remedlatlon Total $1,414,740 500,000 Unknown $1,914,740 Estimated TIF Capacity 1,943,775 Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY . CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' ~ In practical terms, this analysis illustrates several important factors in the redevelopment of this site: · The analysis does not contain any revenue from the sale of land to the developer. The sale price will be negotiated at the time of redevelopment and will be influenced by the actual parameters of the project. The additional income could range from $444,000 ($2/sf) to $1,332,936 ($6/sf). This money could be used to reduoe the use of TIF or pay for other development expenses. · Street and storm water improvements must be considered in the negotiation of a development agreement. A portion of the acquired development area becomes street right-of-way. The portion of 38th Avenue adjacent to this site will be vacated and converted to open space/storm water management area. Monies not needed for site costs can be used for public improvements. · The EMV of$175,000 per unit should be a conservative estimate of value from new housing. If development produces a higher average value, then more tax increment revenues will be available. · The site preparation expenses (demolition, clearance and remediation) are critical variables. Obtaining more accurate estimates of these costs is an important next step in the implementation of this plan. FOUNDRY SITE The redevelopment of the Foundry site is viewed as Phase lA solely under the assumption that actual redevelopment may take longer to achieve than redevelopment of the 37th/University site. should be taken immediately after the adoption of this plan. The redevelopment approach for this site has two facets. The initial approach will be to attract an industrial user to this location. If attempts at industrial use fail, the focus will shift to housing. Financial considerations dictate the need for this approach. The preliminary financial analysis suggests that a single level industrial use project will face some financial gaps. The analysis of the industrial option for the Foundry site. uses the following assumptions: " · Two parcels plus adjacent street right-of-way yielding 8.5 acres of developable property. · A single level industrial use with a building size equivalent to 35% of site area, approximately 130,000 S.F. of new development. · New EMV based on $65 per square foot of building area. Under these assumptions, TIF supports $1,665,000 in project expense (see Figure 7-3). The estimated site acquisition and preparation expenses total $3,923,000. Development will not occur unless this $2,258,000 gap can be closed. Some opportunities to reduce the gap come from the following sources: · Sale of the site to a developer for $2/sfcreates $740,000 in additional revenue. · All remediation expenses are covered by other sources, such as State grants and a hazardous substance TIF subdistrict ($1,000,000). Steps to initiate the redevelopment of the Foundry site Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY , CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' 6 Figure 7-3- Analysis of Foundry Site - Industrial Use Figure 7-4 - Analysis of Foundry Site - Housing Use Industrial Project - Foundry Site Estimated Market Value Current After Redevelopment Increase in Value $1,131,600 8,423,415 $7,291,815 Estimated Development Expense Land acquisition Demolition/clearance Remedlatlon Total $1,923,720 1,000,000 1,000,000 $3,923,720 Estimated TIF Capacity 1,665,744 Rental Housing Project - Foundry Site Estimated Market Value Current $1,131,§00 After Redevelopment 21,250,000 Increase in Value $20,118,400 Estimated Development Expense Land acquisition $1,923,720 Demolition/dearance 1,000,000 Remedlation . 1,000,000 Total $3,923,720 Estimated TIF Capacity 4,136,266 · Reduction in thc cost of clearing thc site. The combination of these funding sources creates thc potential for a financially feasible industrial use. If these factors fail to materialize, thc alternative approach shifts to housing uses. Thc analysis of a housing option for this site is based on thc following assumptions: · Redevelopment into rental housing with an average estimated market value of $125,000 per unit. · A development density of 20 units per acre resulting in 170 units of new housing. This redevelopment option creates $4,136,000 in TIF funding capacity, an amount that exceeds thc estimated $3.9 million development expense. Thc additional funding capacity from this option comes from greater density. Housing allows more development to occur on this site in comparison with the industrial option. The total EMV after redevelopment for industrial is $8,423,000. The housing option pushes the post-redevelopment total EMV to over $21,000,000. The type of housing also influences the results of the analysis. Under the current property tax system, the EMV from Apartments converts to tax capacity at the rate of 1.8%. On the other hand, the tax capacity of owner-occupied housing is 1% of EMV. If the development of the Foundry site occurs in the same owner-occupied pattern as the 37th/University site, then the projected funding capacity drops by over $800,000. Regardless of the land use, the City should seek outside Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' 7 assistance for correction of site pollution and thc establishment of a hazardous substance subdistrict. This additional funding allows tax increment revenues to be applied on other needs. PHASE 2 HOUSING PROJECT The Honeywell Building and the surrounding parcels are targeted for redevelopment into housing. The analysis of this project relies on the following assumptions: , · 11.9 acres of developable property consisting of six parcels. · Redevelopment into owner-occupied housing with an average estimated market value of $175,000 per unit. · A development density of 20 units per acre resulting in 238 units of new housing. The financial analysis shows that in this development the TIF capacity exceeds the estimated development expense (see Figure 7-5). These amounts do not reflect revenue from the sale of land to a developer. The financial implications of implementing this project include: · The projected funding capacity suggests greater flexibility in housing mix. Some variety in density and tenure could be achieved without damaging financial feasibility. · The additional capacity helps manage the uncertainty of site development costs. · The TIF district should provide support for public improvements. Figure 7-5 - Analysis of Phase 2 Housing Project Owner-Occupied Housing ProJect Honeywell Building Site Estimated Market Value Current $2,1153,100 After Redevelopment 41,§50,000 Increase in Value $39,485,900 Estimated Oevelopment Expense Land acquisition $3,67'7,270 Demolition/clearance 500,000 Remediation ~' Unknown Total $4,177,270 Estimated TIF Capadty 4,510,1 g8 STREET IMPROVEMENTS The redevelopment concept proposes the construction of an enhanced street system through the study area. The estimated costs of this improvement is $1,350,000. This amount includes: * Reconstruction of the roadway. · Trails and sidewalks · Trees · Decorative lighting · Design/engineering/inspection This analysis assumes that the city will finance the improvements by issuing bonds. At this point, it is impossible to evaluate the proper amount or structure of this debt. A variety of factors will influence the design °fthis bond issue: Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7' 8 · The total issue will also include funding for costs of issuance, underwriter's discount and capitalized interest. · The amount of capitalized interest will be set based on the flow of revenues pledged to the bonds. · The flow of revenues will influence the term and structure of the debt. For the sake of this analysis, an additional $100,000 is allocated for finance expense and capitalized interest. The total bor/d issue would be $1,450,000. Based on the results of the City's recent sale of sold improvement bonds, the average annual debt service on this issue could range from $172,000 (10 years at 3.25%) to $103,000 (20 years at 3.60%). Financing these improvements focuses on the ability to borrow the money and revenues required to pay debt service. The two most likely sources of debt are G.O. Tax Increment Bonds and 13. O. Improvement Bonds. To issue tax increment bonds, the city must pledge tax increment revenue equal to at least 20% of the debt service. Once this criteria has been met, the City can use any other legally available source of revenue to support the debt. · The City could build the street improvements at the outset of redevelopment and assess all phases of redevelopment. If this approach provides the means of building the improvements early in the process, then these assessments could be paid off as development Occurs. · The section north of 38th Avenue could be considered as part of the Huset Park improvements. · Municipal state aid for road construction could be used for those segrnent~ included in the'City's state aid street system. · Grant funding from the Metropolitan Council and other sources reduces the need for local funding. Improvement bonds work in a similar manner. The city must levy special assessments equal to 20% of more of the cost of the improvements. A mixture of other revenues can be used to pay debt service. These debt options fit the needs of this project. It is likely that a variety ofrcvenues and funding sources will play a role in the improvements. * The financial analysis suggests that tax increment revenues will be available to pay for some of this debt. Redevelopment Framework INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY , CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 7-9 CHAPTER 8 IMPLEMENTATION KEYS TO IMPLEMENTATION Without clear directions on implementation, the Industrial Area Redevelopment Study could become yet another plan that sits on the shelf. While no two communities are the same, the experience of other cities shows that several factors are important ingredients for successful redevelopment. ~. The vision for this plan cannot be implemented overnight. The timeframe for implementing this plan reflects its evolutionary nature. Redevelopment often requires the patience to wait for the right things to happen, rather than making changes simply to do something. ~: Commitment to the plan and patience go hand-in-hand. Commitment to the plan means the willingness to actively promote public and private investments that achieve the redevelopment concept and to deter developments that do not meet the objectives of the plan. Not all of these decisions will be easy. I,,~11_~,~. Recent court cases have highlighted the importance ora solid legal foundation to the success of redevelopment. The public purpose achieved by city actions must be clear. The City must understand and adhere to the procedural requirements of various development and finance powers. Good Investments. If financial support for the plan was unlimited, the need for strategic decisions would be less important. With limited funds though, every expenditure is important. Every investment must be evaluated for its impact on achieving the vision for the future of the redevelopment area. The remainder of this chapter charts the course for implementation of the plan.'? Additional information on the finance powers and tools discussed here appears in Appendix A. ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS One of the first procedural steps in implementing this plan involves the adoption of key policy documents and updated development controls. First, the City Council will need to adopt this plan. Adoption of the Columbia Heights Master Plan sets the stage for subsequent actions. One of those subsequent actions needs to be an updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the land use and transportation components of the Master Plan. It may be necessary to create a new mixed use category to accommodate the range of residential unit types and densities contained within the recommended Redevelopment Concept. In adopting the Columbia Heights Industrial Park Master Plan, the Design Guidelines portion of the document will become a policy statement to guide the physical form of the redevelopment of the project area. Retaining the guidelines as policies should sufficiently influence future design efforts precluding the need INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA 'HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA to incorporate the design guidelines as specific ordinance standards. Implementation of the plan will also require zoning modifications. The existing Zoning Ordinance map and text will need to be amended to accommodate the mix of housing uses prescribed in the plan. This can be accomplished by either applying one of the existing residential zoning classifications to applicable areas or by creating a new mixed-use residential zone that offers more flexibility. The portion of the study area that is identified as industrial can retain its current industrial zoning provided that performance criteria adequately address building form, materials, lighting, landscaping, etc. If the property fails to develop as an industrial uses in a reasonable period of time, the site can be rezoned to an appropriate residential classification. PREPARE TO USE TIF The preliminary financial analysis preformed in the planning process clearly demonstrates that public financial assistance will be needed to make redevelopment financially feasible. The best tool for this purpose is tax increment financing (TIF). Several steps highlight the preparations for the use of TIF. MAKE FINDINGS OF STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD The key to establishing a TIF district will be the determination that a sufficient number of the buildings in the proposed district meet the statutory criteria for "structurally substandard." It is important to note that structurally substandard does not mean that a building is deteriorated. For TIF purposes, this term refers to specific statutory criteria. The TIF Act uses a two-part test for qualifying a building as structurally substandard. A building must contain structural defect or deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities; light and ventilation; fire protection, including adequate egress; layout and condition of interior partitions; or similar factors. These deficiencies must be of a sufficient magnitude to justify substantial renovation or clearance. The TIF Act also establishes the criteria used to determine the magnitude of the deficiencies. In finding a building to be structurally substandard,~he city must determine that it is not in compliance with the building code applicable to new buildings, or could not be modified to satisfy the building code at a cost of less than 15 % of the cost of constructing a new structure of the same square footage and type on the site. The structurally substandard requirement does not apply to all buildings in a TIF district. In a redevelopment district, more than 50% of the buildings must qualify. For a renewal and renovation district, the level drops to 20% of the buildings. Recent court decisions related to the use of TIF on the Best Buy complex in Richfield emphasize the need for care in making these findings. In evaluating the potential for establishing a TIF district, it is desirable to conduct a physical inspection of each building and to provide for thorough analysis of correcting identified deficiencies. Such inspection and analysis was not conducted as part of this planning process and therefore becomes an important step towards implementation. ESTABLISH TIF DISTRICT(S) This plan contemplates the establishment of one or more TIF Implementation INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY . CITY OF COLUMBIA'HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8' 2 districts within the study area. In all likelihood, the City will establish a series of TIF districts in conjunction with specific redevelopment projects. With this approach, the timing constraints imposed by statutory time limitations are minimized. The TIF Act contains a variety of time limits, from the maximum period for collecting tax increments to the window for obligating or spending revenues. The closer the establishment of the TIF district is to the actual redevelopment project, the more timing flexibility retained by the City. ' One drawback of this approach, however, is the limitation on pooling. The TIF Act limits the amount of tax increment revenues that can be spent on activities outside the TIF district. This restriction limits the ability to use tax increments to finance public improvements in the study area and to share tax increments among projects. Another consideration is the potential for statutory change. Waiting to establish the TIF district until a future date creates a risk that future action by the State Legislature could impair the ability to use TIF. Although the risk exists, it does not appear to be significant. Furthermore, the uses of TIF proposed in this plan are consistent with the basic legislative intent for this tool. ESTABLISH PROJECT AREA In establishing TIF Districts, the City will also establish a redevelopment project area. This project area should have the same boundaries as the study area. These boundaries are important because they guide where tax increments can be spent outside of the TIF district. GATHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The analysis performed in the planning process relied on a series of assumptions to evaluate the feasibility of redevelopment. In proceeding with implementation, the city needs to replace these assumptions with more accurate information. OBTAIN A££RAISALY A critical step in the redevelopment process will be acquisition of property and the assembly of sites for development projects. The first step in this process is to obtain appraisals of the parcels · in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 development areas. By taking the lead in the acquisition, th_.e City places itself in the best position to control the amount of public money spent in this area. CONDUCr ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS ON FOUNDRY SITE A series of additional investigations will be needed to plan for a redevelopment of the Foundry site. These investigations focus on the need to better understand the costs of preparing the site for redevelopment. The ability to create a useful finance plan is tied to the availability of accurate development costs. · Conduct Phase 2 environmental assessment. This next step in the environmental assessment process is needed to determine the extent of site pollution and the potential costs of clean-up. · Prepare DRAP. Part of the remediation process is the preparation of a development response action plan (DRAP). The DRAP will be a factor in obtaining funding for remediation actions, including the establishment cfa hazardous substance (TIF) subdistrict. This special form of TIF district creates additional funding capacity to address cleanup activities. · Prepare appraisals. Appraisals provide the information Implementation INDIJSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8' 3 needed to guide city action in land acquisition. Obtain estimates of other site costs. Other areas of site development expense include demolition and clearance of structures and relocation payments to property owners and tenants. PlAN t:OR SI'REEl' IMPROVEMENTS The plan calls for the realignment and improvement of the street system in the Industrial Area. To maintain flexibility in undertaking this project, the city should follow the statutory procedures of Chapter 429. The initial steps include preparation of an engineering feasibility study and cost estimates, and conducting an improvement hearing. These steps preserve the ability to levy special assessments and issue improvement bonds if needed to undertake the project. The City should also place the new street segment into the Municipal State Aid system. This designation allows state aid to be used for construction and maintenance. The design process should also consider right- of-way issues. Street right-of-way will come from the land acquired for the Phase 1 Housing Project. PURSUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Each redevelopment initiative involves a series of steps to attract private investment, establish the necessary agreements and undertake a project. FIND DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR PHASE 1 HOUSING The first phase of redevelopment is likely to occur on the parcels located on the northwest comer of 37th Avenue and University Avenue. The planning process has created interest about the potential for redevelopment in the Industrial Area. A potential development partner may be apparent at the time of implementation. If not, the City may use a request for proposal (RFP) process to obtain a private development partner for this project. The RFP allows the City to explain its objectives and to find the developer best suited to bringing housing to this area. The steps in this process include: · Prepare and distribute RFP · Select preferred development parmer · Negotiate preliminary development agreement. PREPARE TO ACQUIRE SITE FOR PHASE 1 HOUSING PROJECT A critical step in the redevelopment process will be the acquisition of property and the assembly of sites for development projects. By taking the lead in the acquisition, the City places itself in the best position to control the amount of public money spent in this area. The steps in this process include: · Discuss acquisition with property owners. Ideally, the City will be able to negotiate with property owners to acquire the property for redevelopment. This step begins that dialogue. · Prepare appraisals. Appraisals provide the information needed to guide city action in land acquisition. · Determine need for additional environmental investigation and conduct Phase 2 if needed. It is important to understand the implications of pollution on these parcels. A clean site will be needed for redevelopment. The costs ofremediation are important elements of the overall finance plan. Implementation INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8- 4 Obtain estimates of other site costs. Other areas of site development expense include demolition and clearance of structures and relocation payments to property owners and tenants. NEGOTIATE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PHASE 1 HOUSING PROJECT The creation of an acceptable development agreement between the city and the selected Phase 1 developer is an essential stein. The development agreement sets the framework for the redevelopment project and the financial commitments of the City. The elements of the development agreement would include: · Process for land acquisition · Form and amount of public financial assistance · Amount to be paid for land by the development · Commitments for the construction and financing of public improvements · Guarantees needed to support city bond issue (if necessary). CREATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR FOUNDRY SITE A previous task looked at compiling all costs needed to create a "cleansitc." Continued planning forrcdcvelopment should use this information to investigate and pursue outside funding. Orant assistance may be available from regional, state, or federal sources. It is anticipated that the City will work with United Properties to create a preliminary development plan for site. This plan will help the City identify potential funding gaps and options for closing those gaps. As part of this process, the City should update and evaluate local funding capacity from a redevelopment TIF district, a hazardous substance TIF district, and a combined city and county tax abatement. A critical element of the development plan must be the approach for acquiring the site and financing acquisition and clearance. Obviously, a clean site enhances the ability to promote redevelopment on this site and on adjacent properties. A. proactive approach may require the City to issue bonds to finance these actions. Incurring,debt, however, increases the need to attract new development in a timely manner. SEEK DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR FOUNDRY SITE Based on thc development plan in thc previous task, the City and United Properties will be able to actively pursue a developer for the Phase 1 Industrial Project. This process must include a clear timetable for shifting to the housing option if attempts to attract an industrial user are not successful. As with the Phase 1 Housing Project, the selection cfa development partner leads to the negotiation of a development agreement. SEEK DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR HONEYWELL SITE Thc approach to the redevelopment of thc Honeywell Building and the adjacent parcels involves the same basic process: · Find a development partner. · Create a development agreement. · Undertake public and private actions required by the redevelopment project. The sequencing of this project will require flexibility. It is possible Implementation INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY . CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8' ~ that this site could occur within the first 1-5 years. The completion of the Phase 1 Housing Project and the Huset Park improvements will make this site more attractive for redevelopment. Before this project jumps ahead of the Foundry site, the city should look carefully at the overall market capacity for new housing. The Honeywell site could redevelop before the Foundry site only if this development will take market away for the Foundry and impair the ability to redevelop that location. TIMING The chart in Figure 8-1 on the following' page provides a preliminary timetable for implementation actions. As noted with the phasing plan, this table is not cast in stone. It is intended solely as an aid in coordinating actions called for in this section. Implementation INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY . CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8'6 Figure 8-1 - Implementation Timetable Establish development controls Prepare to use TIF Building analysis Dlstric~ establishment Gather additional IldOtmaflon Appr'asals Pu~ue redc~dopment projects Prepare for land ac~ Plan for Founclry site Seek Honeywell site developer Implementation INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT STUDY · CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 8' 7 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: June 2, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY NO: Community Development MANAGER'S APPROVAL ITEM: Kmart Redevelopment Advisory BY: Robert Streetar BY: Committee Update DATE: Ma), 29, 2003 BACKGROUND As part of the redevelopment planning of the Kmart site, the City Council appointed a citizens advisory committee to ensure the participation of representatives of key stakeholder groups to serve as a sounding board for all of the major project recommendations, as well as provide the Council with one more source advice before making key decisions about the project. To that end and over the course of three meetings the committee has: · Reviewed the Kmart site and surrounding neighborhood. · Toured successful redevelopment projects in other the cities. (New Brighton, Richfield, Shoreview, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis, Golden Valley.) Please find project information attached for your review. · Identified preferences, through a visual survey, in the following categories that ought to guide the quality of the redevelopment concept. Please find the results of the visual survey attached for your review. a. General Image and Character b. Commercial Building Types c. Franchise Architecture d. Residential Building Types e. Signs f. Park lot Treatments g. Open Spaces · Identified general goals and objectives to guide the redevelopment. Please find the goals and objectives attached for your review. · Identified the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats (SWOT analysis) of redeveloping the Kmart site. Please find the analysis attached for your review. At the June 2 work session, John Shardlow, the consultant, and staff will provide the Council with summary presentation of the redevelopment planning to date. Specifically, staff requests the Council approve the direction the planning is moving and direct staff to continue, or suggest any course correction. As a result of Council feedback, the consultant will prepare preliminary redevelopment concepts to be presented for comment at a community open house to be held on June 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers. Please review the information before the meeting, and should you have questions please call me at 763-706-3672. COUNCIL ACTION: h:\Consent2OO2\CL consent2002\ Downtown New Brighton and Main Street Village New Brighton, MN i Mix of land uses Phase 1 · Office/Commercial · Apartment Building Phase 2 · Convenience Store · Restaurant Aerial view of Downtown and Main Street Village Building Types · Two story buildings will have offices and Commercial/Dental. · One (5) story building with 125 luxury units. Developer Dominium, Inc.-Apartments Pratt and Ordway Homes Downtown New Brighton and Main Street Village New Brighton, MN City Involvement · Land acquisition and titlework Financing programs for development · Funding through mix of pdvate development funds, and municipal economic development funds raised through TIF districts. Timing Planning Process · Initial planning started in 1998 and is ongoing. Construction · Phase 2 construction began in October 2002 on the site of the former Tom Thumb store. Downtown New Brighton and Main Street Village New Brighton, MN Parking Office/Commercial Phase 1 ~ 290surfacespaces Phase 2 n 63 surface spaces Rental 1.0 spaces per unit underground 100 surface spaces I Is the project working? · Dominium will be leasing the apartments for Spring 2003 occupancy. Golden Valley Town Square Golden Valley, MN Size of Development (acres) -13 acres Mix of land uses · 38,000 sf. Office/retail ( Golden Valley Town Square) · 181,000 sr. Multi-family ( Wesley Commons) ~ 131 for sale multi-family homes o 83 two-story urban townhomes o 48 stacked condominiums ~ 25 rental apartments Density · 15 units/acre Building Types · Four to seven story buildings will have offices, retail shops and restaurants on the ground floors and apartments on the upper floors. Developer Brookstone - Golden Valley Town Square Wesley Common - For Sale .~ Townhomes- Rothlund Rental Housing - Common Bond Golden Valley Town Square Plan Golden Valley Town Square Golden Valley, MN City Involvement · Land acquisition and title work · Demolition of existing buildings, construct streets and streetscape, relocate utilities, soil corrections and environmental remediation. (payed for through TIF funds) · financial assistance Financing programs for development · Funding through mix of private development funds, grants and municipal economic development funds raised through TIF districts. · Rental Housing- Met. Council, Hennepin County and tax credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. · CDBGFunds · $510,000 Livable Communities Grant (LCG). This grant was primarily used to subsidize a parking deck, and pond retaining wall. Golden Valley Town Square Golden Valley, MN Timing Planning Process · In 1997 HRA asked for citizen task force to develop concept to redevelop existing supermarket site. Construction · Demolition of Grocery store in 1995, strip shopping center in 1999, and Tower Square shopping Center in July 2001. Parking · Townhomes ~ 2 spaces per unit underground ~ .5 spaces for visitors on street · Rental ~ 1.5 spaces per unit underground Design Guidelines and/or ordinances · PUD approved Transit Existing local and express routes running all day and serving downtown Minneapolis and northwestern suburbs. ~ Is the project working? · 93% of retail space is leased with the remainder under lease negotiations. Lexington/County Road D Gateway Project Shoreview, MN Site size - 5.5 acres Mix of land uses Aerial view of The Shores redevelopment · 65 senior housing rental units (20% of the units are affordable) · 15 townhomes (4 affordable at +/- $120,000 price) Building Types · Two story townhomes. · One (3) story building with rental units. Developer · Sherman Associates Lexington/County Road D Gateway Project Shoreview, MN City Involvement · Land acquisition and pay-as-you-go tax increment financing assistance Financing programs for development · Financing Programs · Tax-exempt housing revenue bonds · DTED redevelopment grant · MHFAhomebuyerassistance Woodlake Centre Richfield, MN Size of Development (acres) - 14.4 acres Mix of land uses * Percent of landuses. o 70% buildings, 20% surface parking, 10% park space · Square foot of land uses. o 547,500 sf. o 40% housing/30% commercial in the buildings. * Densities-25 units/acre Building Types · Commercial: 90,000 sq fL addition to commercial · Residential: 36 townhomes, 100 apartment flats, 78 assisted living · Civic: sculpture garden, 1.4 acres .... 7- ........ "1~1_- ........ : Woodlake Centre Master Plan Woodlake Centre Richfield, MN City involvement HRA contract for private redevelopment; PUD rezoning, establish TIF district. · site acquisition: developer responsible, HRA power of condemnation available, not required, developer negoti- ated all acquisition. · site preparation; developer responsibility. · financial assistance; developer secured private financing; TIF provided on pay-as-you-go basis; developer advances all costs and is reimbursed over 25 years with TIF, as generated. Financing programs for development · TIF: see above, $9.5 million over 25 years: ( $6.5 million for ramp, $2 million acquisition, $1 million site improvements) Developers: private financing with the provision that the TIF notes could be made tax exempt upon completion of construction Timing Planning process: approximately 12 months o Steering committee: not applicable...developer selected after RFP process. Richfield State Agency, the holding company-owner of Richfield Bank and Trust, was the developer. o Community or developer based initiative: A 2 year planning process resulted in a master plan for the downtown...Woodlake Centre became the first project implemented as part of the master plan Construction: approximately 2 years from begin- ning of demolition to completion of construction Woodlake Centre Richfield, MN Parking · Ratios: PUD allows shared parking. Total provided: 1065 ..... ...... · Parking underground at multifamily: o 165 for 138 units and 29 surface o 52 underground for assisted living, approx. 5 surface o 600 in ramp with 100 more underground in commercial · Shared; any overflow needs covered , _. ' by ramp · No on street Parking · Ramped; yes, 4 levels up, 1 down - 600 stalls ;ii':' :' ": ...... .i:~. Design Guidelines and/or ordinances · Design Guideline is part of downtown master plan · PUD · Land use/development controls: PUD, CUP, Redevelopment Agreement Transit Transit stops: yes Routes: pre-existing Future transit: more trips planned as downtown density added...Southdale, 35W, Mall of America, Best Buy add destinations Unique aspects/features of the project. Integrated design, walkable, shared parking for adjacent quadrants, sculpture garden Is the project working? The deli/coffee shop has become the indoor town square...ramp parking took a year to get used to...post construction reduced usefulness of some underground parking...Richfield Bank sold to M&I and the reorganization reduced about 100 daily persons in the building ...2"d busiest Houlihans in the Twin Cities... · Project leased out? 95% since completion · Lessons to be learned? Keep moving ahead with more redevelopment to support what has been done... · Words of wisdom? A very successful effort...recognized by MnAPA for implementation bz'. s.,-"T,? Park Commons St. Louis Park, MN Park Commons Master Plan Size of Development (acres) - 125 acres - 15 acre Phase I and II (Excelsior and Grand) Mix of land uses Phase I - Excelsior and Grand · 82,000 sr. Commercial/retail 40,000 sf. Office · 660 housing units ~ 600 rental with 18 affordable units . 60 ownership Phase II · 186,000 of leasable Mixed-use sf. ~Density · 5 du/acre and 30 du/acre Building Types · Four to Seven story buildings will have offices, retail shops and restaurants on the ground floors and apartments on the upper floors. Park Commons St. Louis Park, MN Developer · TOLD Development Company City involvement · site acquisition site preparation · financial assistance Financing programs for development · Estimated $120 million including the land acquisitions. · St. Louis Park (EDA) spent approx. $18 million to acquire land, relocate homeowners and businesses, and demolishes buildings on the site. The $18 million comes from TIF districts located along Excelsior Boulevard. · St. Louis Park (EDA) also spent $9 million to prepare the land for development (build parking structures, create Town Green, install water, sewer, curbs, and other infrastructure). The $9 million comes from the newly created Park Commons TIF district. · March 1996, recieved $139,000 LCDA Grant to fund community design process. · December 1998, recieved $1.2 million LCDA Grant to redevelop 4.4 acre site to include town green, mixed-use development and structured parking. · July 2001, recieved $1.1 million grant to develop town center. Timing Planning Process · Process began in 1994, community charettes in 1996, rezoned in 2001, City Council approval of Developer's application fpr PUD in July 2001. Construction · Phase I construction, called Excelsior & Grand, began in October of 2001. Final Phase will be complete in 2005. Park Commons St. Louis Park, MN For sale townhomes will be complete in 2003. By 2005, the 15 - acre Excelsior & Grand site will house 8 to 10 buildings centered along a 600' long town green that runs from Excelsior Boulevard to Wolfe Park. I Parking · Shared parking · On-street/off-street parking · Shared structured parking I Design Guidelines and/or ordinances Rezoned in January 2001, PUD approved in July 2001. I Transit 3 circulatory routes in St. Louis Park use the site as a hub, connecting with main lines: transit shelters/facilities. I Unique aspects/features of the project · 35 acres of development for recreational amenities including (Wolfe Park, Recreation Center, and Bass Lake tennis courts). · 60 ft wide Town Green with a building-to-building width of 170 feet. Is the project working? As initial plans were fully explored, it became evident that higher density was required for economic success. Minneaplis Riverfront Redevelopment Minneapolis, MN Owner-Occupied Developments Renaissance on the River Between Mississippi River and 1st Street / between 4th & 5th Avenues N · Originally built between 2000 and 2001 by David Bernard construction, a division of Rottlund Homes · 80 condominium/townhome units · 2-, 3- & 4-bedroom units, ranging from roughly 1,500 to 2,200 square feet · Originally priced beginning in the Iow $200,000s, to over $500,000+ · Recent resales have ranged from $350,000 to over $600,000 Minneaplis Riverfront Redevelopment Minneapolis, MN RiverStation Between 1'* & 2"d Streets, between 5 Avenues N · Developed by HuntGregory · Original tenants moved into units in 1998, with units still under construc- tion · Largest for-sale housing development in Minneapolis history · 348 condo/townhome units · Sizes rangefrom 802to 1,411 square feet · Starting prices range from $130,000 to $220,000 · Total development cost: $48 million ($3.6 million from MCDA) Renter-Occupied Developments Heritage Landing 401 First Street N · Developed by HuntGregory, completed in 2000 · 229rentalapartments · Range in size from 720 to 2,685 square feet · 20% of units are designated for affordable households (at or below 50% of metro median) · Current rents range from $1,015 to $5,000+ ° Original development cost: $31 million ($6.2 million from MCDA) Gaa; bz~,~,.~ Scott Historic Lofts 614 First Street N · Redeveloped by Brighton Development; opened in early 2002 · 30 rental apartment units · Nine 1-bedroom units are designated to residents earning at or below 50% of the Metro median income · 15 units are market-rate, general Riverstation Condominiums Heritage Landing Apartments Minneaplis Riverfront Redevelopment Minneapolis, MN occupancy · Remaining six units are furnished & leased to the Minnesota Opera · Original development cost: $5.5 million ($700k from MCDA) River Walk 400 First Street N · Openedfor occupancy in 1987 · A total of 176 units, ranging in size from 600 to 1,154 square feet · Current rents range from $845 to $1,350 Creamette Historic Lofts 432 First Street N · Redeveloped by Brighton Develop- ment over recent years. · 100 rental apartment units · 20 units are designated to residents earning at or below 50% of the Metro median income · Rents rangefrom $750-$1,500 Historic Creamette Lofts General Image and Character The most preferred images indicate a preference for development that is the scale and character of a traditional small town or village. The preferences for design components appear to include, two to three story buildings, the use of brick, stone and other traditional materials, as well as, outdoor pedestrian scaled spaces, generous landscaping, and parking lots that are buffered from view. The least preferred images reveal a distaste for conventional suburban development dominated by automobiles and franchise architecture, as well as, parking areas clearly insight located between buildings and the street. _Most .prefe_r._r d Images · Traditional Townhomes · New England Village character · Varied Roof Forms · Varied Roof Forms · Pedestrian Space · Pedestrian Scaled · Quality Materials · Traditional Materials · Cohesive Character between Building and · Usable Open Space · Mature Streetscape Streetscape (Average Score 5.4) (Average Score 4.8) (Average Score 4.5) Least Preferred Images · Auto Oriented conventional development pattern · Poorly defined Pedestrian space . No boulevard landscaping (Average Score 0.8) · Cluttered Signs and Shapeless Streetscape · Overscaled intersection is pedestrian unfriendly · Buildings set back from street behind parking (Average Score 1.1) · Conventional residential street · No Pedestrian sidewalks/facilities (Average Score 1.5) Commercial Building Types 'rhe most preferred commercial building types include traditional retail and urban office buildings located close to the street with signifi- cant architectural character, landscape enhancements and pedestrian scaled amenities. The least preferred commercial building types are conventional generic suburban malls and "Big Boxes" characterized with massive parking lots separating the building from the street. Most Preferred Images: Building Defines Street Corridor · Interesting Corner Treatments · Ground Level interest · Understated Signs and Materials (Average Score 5.3) IIIIlli¢ , ..... · Liv~/WorR Units · Pedestrian ~cal~ Buildin~ Modul~ · ~esid~ntiat Gharact~r · Int~r~sting ~oof Forms · S~mi Pu~li~ Spac~ at Entry · Understated Signs (Av~ra~ S~or~ 5.2) · ~ff~tiv~ Us~ of Golor and material. (Av~ra~ S~or~ 4.6) Least Preferred Images · Minimal Lanscaping · Conventional Suburban Strip mall · Back Lit Garish Vinyl Canopy Signs · Building set back from Street behind Parking (Average Score 1.2) · Minimal Landscaping · Building Separated from Street by Parking Area · Auto Dominated "Big Box" Character (Average Score 1.5) ,, 1-Story Basic Unadourned Building · Building set back from Street behind Parking (Average Score 1.7) Franchise Architecture The most preferred types of franchise architecture appear to be buildings that respond to site specific conditions, use high quality traditional materials, conservative colors and small signs. The least preferred images are typical prototypical trademark buildings that can be found anywhere, use bright colors and excessive signage. Most Preferred Images · Quality Materials · Understated Signs · Minimal Parking in Front · Adequate Landscapin9 · Pedestrian Scaled Buildin9 (Average Score 4.2) · Interesting Corner Treatrnent · Use of Quality Materials · Strong Entrances from both Street and Parking · Windows with Awnings on Street (Average Score 3.7) · Integration of Building Character and materials with Streetscape ·Stron9 Entrance at Intersection · Windows with treatments on street (Average Score 3.2) Least Preferred Images · The Building is a Sign · Cheap Materials and Look · Generic Character with no Landscaping (Average Score 0.9) ' I Standard McDonald's Issue - for anywhere USA Building set back from Street behind Parking (Average Score 2.0) · Simple Plain Building · Scaled for autos not people (Average Score 2.1) Residential Building Types The most preferred images indicate a preference for development that is human scale with traditional architecture. The preferences for design components appear to include, three to four story buildings, the use of brick, stone and other traditional materials, as well as, outdoor pedestrian scaled spaces, generous landscaping, and parking lots that are buffered from view. The least preferred hnages include conventional suburban character with unusable openspace. Most Preferred Images '~';~ I .'i" 2' },.' . .... · Traditional Architecture ~.~4~! ...... "* ,,' .:., i'J Interesting Roof Forms N':. iii;:, i High Quality Materials ,,. "%. '~ ' -i ~ -' Human Scale · Three Story Condominiums with Quasi- Public Interior Open Soace · Varied Roof Forms ~ , · Quality Materials (Average Score 4.8) Least Preferred Images · Dated/Generic design · Three Story Apartment Complex (Average Score 1.9) · Seven Story Apartment Complex (Average Score 1.9) · Mixed Use Retail with Apartments · Varied Roof Forms · Appropriate Landscape · Creates Pedestrian Scaled Street (Average Score 4.5) · Mixed Use Retail with Apartments · Building set back from Street behind Parking (Average Score 2.9) Signs The most preferred signs are understated small scale monument signs and overhanging signs. Design components include a style that reflects the building architecture, use of high quality metals, brick, wood and other traditional materials, spot lighting rather than back lighting, and complementary landscaping. The least preferred signs are those that appear overstated, do not complement the building architecture, appear to be temporary, and use plastic back lit lettering. Most Preferred Images ¢. ~;; Small Signs ~~ · Community Fooal Point · Low Monument Sign · Simple Discreet Lettering · High Quality Materials (Average Score 4.6) · Small Lettering · Discreet Canopy Signs · Traditional High Quality Materials (Average Score 3.8) Least Preferred Images · Sign Scaled for Maximum Sight Distances · "Loud" Colors and Graphics (Average Score 1.2) · Back Lit Vinyl Canopy Signs · Garish Colors (Average Score 1,4) · Building is a Sign · Not Pedestrian Scale · "Loud" Colors and Graphics (Average Score 1.5) Parking Lot Treatments The preferences for parking lot treatments include designs that buffer views to parking areas from the street and separate parking lots from pedestrian space. The preferred components include a combination of overstory trees with ornamental railings and brick or stone piers which are integrated into an overall streetscape design, as well as, Iow ornamental shrubs and grasses in a naturalized planting arrangement. The least preferred parking lot treatments are those that have little or no separation between parking lots and the public realm and leave clear views to parked cars. Most Preferred Images · Multi-Functional Parking/Plaza Space · High Quality Materials and Lighting (Average Score 4.9) Least Preferred Images !;" %-'i::~'~ :~..',.~i ~ ,~ ? ,'-' ~., ..- ......... .. · NO Butler Between Parking Lot, Sidewalk and Street · No Landscaping . No Differentiation between Pedestrian and Vehicle realm (Average Score 0.5) · Effective in Tight Space ;, . . ~:~.-,: ~ ,. ~ · Creates Pedestrian ,,,~ ~:,~':¢'?~'~:'¢Xi¢ .a,Z~¢i~'--' scaled environment · ,' '-,. ,, ~',,' ,'~ , , (Average Score 4.6) : ~. ~.,.-~,,:~, . ~;~,.,~, .:: ¢ · Simple Effective Landscaping · Rhythmic use of Trees and Wall · Use of Quality Materials (Average Score 4.5) · Building Obscured Behind Sea of Parking · ~o Landscaping · Sea of Parking · Narrow Boulevard (Average Score 0.5) · No Buffer between Parking Lot, Sidewalk and Street · Sea of Parking · No difference between Pedestrian and Vehicle Realm · No Landscaping (Average Score 0.7) Open Spaces The most preferred images include spaces that are inviting, enclosed by trees and shrubbery, and include a central feature. The scores indicate that most of the images left a positive impression, although tight public spaces and underutilized single function plazas received the lowest score. Most .preferred.,!meges.. · Active Fountain Creates an Inviting Focal Point (Average Score 5.0) · Interesting Planting Beds and Spaces Beyond Creation of Appealing Place (Average Score 5.0) · Quiet Intimate Neighborhood Square (Average Score 4.8) .Least .preferre.d Images · Too Compact and Cluttered (Average Score 2.8) ,, Expansive Public Space ,, Appears Cold and Unfriendly (Average Score 2.9) · Tight Urban Sidewalk Cafe (Average Score 3.7) City of Columbia Heights Kmart Redevelopment Site Preliminary Goals and Objectives CommuniW Redevelopment Goals Goal A: Establish a model for redevelopment in Columbia Heights through the Kmart redevelopment project. Objective: 1. Accomplish a redevelopment project consisting of a mixture of residential, commercial, and potentially civic uses in a compact and integrated neighborhood design that economizes on land area, shares parking, provides easy access, creates business synergy and promotes community. Goal B: Establish a strong image and distinct character to create a sense of place and community pride. Objectives: 1. Encourage an attractive and exciting mix of housing and business types that will draw community residents to the site and attract customers from throughout the trade area. o Promote the redevelopment as a focal point for the community and a success story to provide momentum to support further reinvestment throughout Columbia Heights. 3. Create a uniform streetscape treatment that will unify the appearance and enhance the experience of the being in this neighborhood. Goal C: Integrate the redevelopment site with the surrounding neighborhoods to encourage use by City residents. Objectives: 1. Designs shall accommodate transit stops to make site more accessible to non-motorists. 2. Promote development that encourages pedestrian circulation and accessibility to adjacent neighborhoods. 3. Improve connection to the site through the use of improved sidewalks, trails, road improvements and signage. 4. Take care in the design process to screen and buffer service, loading and other potentially negative site features fi.om surrounding neighbors. Carefully analyze both existing and future traffic patterns and identify and implement the traffic improvements and management strategies necessary to avoid congestion and safety problems. Goal D: Achieve high quality in the redevelopment design and visual appearance of the redevelopment site. Objective: 1. Prepare, adopt and enforce design standards that will ensure an attractive built environment. Commercial Goals Goal A: Maintain and improve the commercial areas as a vital retail and service location. Objectives: 1. Identify and recruit business types that will be successful in this location and support land use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. This may require authorization of some flexibility from the current zoning standards related to setbacks, density, parking, open space and building height. Strive to retain existing local businesses when possible, or to relocate them into places that will allow them to continue to contribute to the prosperity of the community. Identify and support the location of businesses that will contribute to the drawing power of the redevelopment site. 3. Implement strategies to reduce parking requirements, including reduced parking ratios, shared parking, mass transit, and trails/sidewalks. Residential Goals Goal A: Provide a variety of housing types, styles and choices to meet the needs of the community. Objectives: 1. Provide a diversity of housing choices that will satisfy customer preferences for this location. Support appropriate urban housing densities along with performance standards to create financial value and achieve strong purchasing power to support neighborhood service businesses. Promote a redevelopment concept that creates an attractive urban neighborhood that include housing amenities such as decks, open spaces, gathering areas, recreational amenities, pedestrian ways, landscaping, and green spaces to ensure a safe, functional and desirable living environment. Successfully integrate the new neighborhood into the surrounding older established neighborhoods. 5. Require high quality community design and construction standards. Kmart Redevelopment Site Columbia Heights SWOT Analysis Results Strengths and Opportunities · Project as a catalyst to further development (11) · Improve City tax base (7) · Excellent location (1) · Opportunities to realize the vision "Rising to new Heights" (1) · Excellent project team (1) : · Opportunity to establish strong image along high traffic area (I) · Close proximity to major employers (1) · Opportunity to provide housing to current residents and free up housing stock (1) · Great views to west · Good access to major roads · Great place for young families · Excellent transit service · Opportunity to learn examples from other cities (redevelopment) · Excellent developer with strong commitment to City · Strong community leaders committed to realizing project · Project size provides opportunities Weaknesses and Threats · Doing nothing! (8) · Some financing options could have negative impact on schools (6) · Hilltop (4) · Existing businesses obstructing development process (4) · Poor design could lead to traffic congestion/safety (1) · View to south is negative (1) · Commercial/business will shape the nature/quality of the residential development · Small vocal minority keeps city from realizing project · Poor development could have negative effect on schools · Area around development not changing quickly enough. Council letter DATE: January 30, 2002 BACKGROUND: On January 28, 2002 City Manager Walt Fehst contacted The Chief of Police with a request that I research the history behind our six (6) hour parking ordinance #7.205 (1) (see attached copy of ordinance). The City Manager wanted to know why we have the ordinance set up the way we do, what other communities around us are doing, and what the police departments opinion is as far as the ordinance continuing as it is. I have obtained information from the following cities reference their parking ordinances: New Brighton, Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Robbinsdale, St Louis Park, and St Anthony I have found that four of the nine have the same ordinance that we currently have. They are New Brighton, Robbinsdale, New Hope and Brooklyn Center. All except New Hope are first ring suburbs. Fridley, St Anthony, and Spring Lake Park have 24-hour ordinances. St Louis Park has a 12-hour ordinance and Anoka has a 20-hour ordinance. I have checked with senior members of our department and I have gathered the following information reference this ordinance: The ordinance was originally used to keep commuters from the northern suburbs fi.om driving to Columbia Heights parking their car on our city streets and then taking a bus to downtown Minneapolis for work or school. By doing this they saved the cost of a parking spot in a lot in Minneapolis. This can amount to several hundred dollars per month. Before the ordinance the on street vehicle parking greatly upset local residents that had unknown cars parked in fi'ont of their homes all day and in some cases all evening. It also caused great problems with the removal of any heavy snow that occurred during late night early morning hours. We still get some calls of this nature where people park their cars on Columbia Heights city streets and then take the bus to Minneapolis or other destinations. This happens less now than previously because of the park and rides that are now available. The ordinance allows for clear emergency access for emergency vehicles. Many of our streets are rather nan'ow. If we have cars parked directly across from one another it restricts the flow of Fire Trucks and Public Works vehicles with wing plows. With out this ordinance it is felt that cars would be parked on city streets for long periods of time thus creating problems for traffic flows, emergency vehicle flows, and street maintenance. CONCLUSION/ANALYSIS: The Police Department feels that there is a direct connection between the number of cars parked on the street and the number of burglaries that occur in a neighborhood, the number of thefts from autos and thefts of autos, and an increased number of hit and run accidents from March to November each year when additional cars are on the street over night. (No 2 - 6 AM ban). When the 2-6 ban is in affect we check closely the cars found in the area of a burglary, theft from auto, or theft of auto call. One of the first things we look at in the way of investigation after a burglary is tickets written for 2- 6 AM violations in the area of the burglary. When the 2-6 AM ban is not in place we can fall back on the six-hour parking limit for this type of investigation. At times we have obtained leads to the suspects with this information. We also use the six-hour parking regulations to control parking in the area of the High School. If we get citizen complaints of cars parked on the street in the area of the High School during school hours we chalk the tires of cars in this area and tag those that are still there when we return six hours latter. This encourages the students to use the parking lots. As the council is aware we tag for six hour parking by complaint. If a resident call in a complaint of a car parked longer than six hours we will chalk the fires all cars within a one-block radius of the car complained on. In six hours we will return and tag any cars that remain in the same position they were in when initially chalked. The police department feels that the six (6) hour parking ordinance is a valuable tool. We feel it helps to keep unknown vehicles from being parked for long periods of time in front of residences and it assists us with removing vehicles that are preventing road maintenance. We realize that with the changing demographics of our city we have multiple cars at each residence and at times multiple cars for each apartment. That is one of the main reasons we have gone to a system of chalking and tagging by complaint instead of directing officers to chalk and tag continuously. I have pulled state statues in regards to parking and have attached them to this report. Also, I have attached a list of tags issued in the past two years for six-hour violations. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to leave Ordinance #7.205 (1) as is with no changes ALTERNATE MOTION: Move to direct staff to bring this issue before the next Traffic Commission meeting in order to set up and hold a public hearing on the issue and to report back to the council with the results. From: To: Date: Subject: "Johnson, Scott" <SJohnson@ci.apple-valley.mn.us> q'om Johnson' <Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us> 5/15/03 7:37AM RE: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) Tom, We have no maximum period of time that a car can be parked on the street but do have two ordinanes that deal with parking. One is the typical snowbird ordinance. The other is a 3-6 AM parking ordinance which states that cars cannot be parked on public streets between 0300-0600 hours any day of the year. The only exception is if the driveway is full they can park on the street. I will e-mail you a copy of that ordinance. Scott ..... Original Message ..... From: Tom Johnson [mailto:Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:15 PM To: SKnight@chaska.net; SJohnson@ci.apple-valley.mn.us; DJohnson@ci.blaine.mn.us; halgyer@ci.crystal.mn.us; SallmanD@ci.fridley.mn.us; BJACOB@ci,new-brighton.mn.us; dtoth@ci.spring-lake-park.m n.us; dpecchia@pd.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Subject: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) To All, I know that I have asked for this previously but could you each send me your ordinance pertaining to how many hours a vehicle may be parked on the street at one time. We currently have a 6 hour max that we enforce by complaint. When we get a complaint all cars are chalked on the given block of the complaint. We come back 6 hours latter any car not moved is tagged. Also, if you have any ordinances reference parking in the area of your High Schools? We currently use our six hour ordinance by complaint here also. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I need this for a work session on May 19, 2003. Please e mail or FAX copies to 763-706-3752. Thanks again for your help! Thomas M. Johnson City of Columbia Heights Chief of Police (763) 706-3755 From: To: Date: Subject: "Bob Jacobson" <bjacob@ci.new-brighton.mn.us> "Tom Johnson" <Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us> 5/14/03 6:22PM RE: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) Tom, Our ordinance is as follows: Sec. 29-21. Limited Day and Evening Parking. No vehicle shall be parked or allowed to stand unattended on any street or roadway for longer than six hours between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. of the next day unless posted otherwise. (Code 1966; Ord. No. 223, 2-14-67; Ord. No. 535, 12-10-85; Code of 1988; Code of 2001) Let me know if you need anything else. By the way, we handle these parking issues on a complaint basis only as well. Good luck. ..... Original Message ..... From: Tom Johnson [mailto:Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:15 PM To: SKnight@chaska.net; SJohnson@ci.apple-valley.mn.us; DJohnson@ci.blaine.mn.us; halgyer@ci.crystal.mn.us; SallmanD@ci.fridley.mn.us; Bob Jacobson; dtoth@ci.spring-lake-park.m n.us; dpecchia@pd.ci.lino-lakes.m n.us Subject: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) To All, I know that I have asked for this previously but could you each send me your ordinance pertaining to how many hours a vehicle may be parked on the street at one time. We currently have a 6 hour max that we enforce by complaint. When we get a complaint all cars are chalked on the given block of the complaint. We come back 6 hours latter any car not moved is tagged. Also, if you have any ordinances reference parking in the area of your High Schools? We currently use our six hour ordinance by complaint here also. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I need this for a work session on May 19, 2003. Please e mail or FAX copies to 763-706-3752. Thanks again for your help! Thomas M. Johnson City of Columbia Heights ChiefofPolice (763)706-3755 MAY-IS-2003 13:45 FROM:SPRING LAKE PARK PD ?65?843638 T0:763 ?06 3?52 Spring'Lake Park Police Depar~m ~' '- 1301 Eighty First Ave.~lue Northeast Spring Lake Park, Minnesota 55432 Emergency 911 / 763-427-1Z~2 Admini.~trat~on 763-792.7200 763-784-3635 P.001-'004 David M. Toth, Chief of Police FAX T~ANSMIT~&L YOU DO NOT REC£IV£ ALL PAGF:.~, PLE~$£ CALL R£~S&G£ TO R£CIPI£NT: _ . MAY-15-200~ 1~:45 FROM:SPRING LAKE PARK PD T6~TB~S658 TO:T65 TOG 5752 P.002~004 50.04. 50.05 Exception. if any person shatl desire to use an alley, street or publlc highway of the City in a manner not authorized I~y reason of such prohlb~tlo~ or testticti°ns as are imposed under this sectlan, the City Counclis may et its dlscretlon, grant such permission upon such conditlons as it may prescribe, provlded that such person shall first furnish to the City a bond or certified check with good and sufficient corporate surety thereon, guaranteeing to secure the payment of ali cost of putting such street in as good condition m it was before hibJtion or restriction, such bond or certified check and the amount thereof to be approved by the City Council. Police May Inquire. Any poi;ce officer having reason to believe that the weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful is hereby authorized to require the driver to stop and submit to weighing of the same either by meam of portable or stationary s~oles, and may require that such vehicle be driven to the nearest public scales. Any driver of a vehicle who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vel~icle and load to weighing or who fails or refuses when directed by an offTcer upon a welgh~ng of the vehicle, to stop the vehicle and otherwise comply with the pravlslons of this section sl~aJl be guilty of a misdemeanor. 51.01 51.02 51.03 51. ABANDONED, WRECKED, INOPERATIVE VEHICLI5 Outside Parking ar Storage of Vehicles. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare in the City of Spring Lake Pad¢, the outside padcTng or oufslde storage, on or near res[dentla! district properties, of vehicles, materials, supplies or equipment not customarily used or needed for use in connection with the occupancy of residential property for residential pur- poses ~s hereby found to create nuisances and detrimental ~nfluence~ upon the public health, safety, property, good order and general welfare in such dlstricts, including obstructlng of view on streets and an private properties, bringing unhealthful and noisome odors and materials into resJdentlal neigh- borhoods, creating cluttered and otherwise unsightly areas~ preventlng the full use of residential streets for residentlal parklngs Tntroducing commercial advertising signs ~nto areas where commercial advertising signs are otherwise prohibited, and otherwise adversely affecting resldentlal property values and neighborhood patterns. Prohibltion. No pemon shall leove any partially dismantled, nonoperating, wrecked or junked vehicle on any street or highway within the City. Prohibition - Private Property. No person in ~harge or control of any property within the City~ whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or otherwlse shall allow any partially dJs- mantled~ nonoperatlng, wrecked, junked, or d~scarded vehicle to remain on -182- _ MAY-15-2003 13:45 FROM:SPRING LAKE PARK PD 7637843638 T0:763 706 3752 P.~3~004 such property longer than 96 hours; and no person shall leave any such vehicle on property within thc City fo~' a longer timc th,'m 96 hours; except that this section shall not apply with regard to a vehicle in an enclosed building; a vehicle on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner, when necessary to the operation of such business enterprise; or a vehicle in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner by the City. 52. PARKING 52.01 Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, park, pc~'niit or allow any motor vehicle to stand or remain upon any City street or right,of-way for more than twenty-four hottrs al any time. 52.02 Legislative Findings. Thc City Council of the City of Spring Lake Park finds that the parking of large trucks, tractors and other commercial vehicles on the streets and fights-of-way within the City, for other than temporary parking for delivery or unloading, creates an unnecessary risk of personal injury, and often produces excessive noises. 52.03 Prohibition. It is a violation of this ordinance for any person to leave, park, pcnnit or allow any motor vehicle described below upon any public street or right-of-way: (a) Commercial trucks with over one ton carrying capacity. (b) Tractors used for hauling trailers. (c) Trailers (the type pulled by tractor.) (d) Commercial buses, except that school buses used in the transportation of children to and from school may be parked upon thc street or public riglit-of-way between the hours ofg:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. during the scbooJ year. Temporary parldng of such motor vehicles for delivery or unloading is excepted from this ordinance. 52.04 Exceptions by Council. No property of any kind or description, exe~pt motor vehicles, together with propcrty lawfifily attached thereto, may be parked, stored or permitted to stand upon ~ay City street or right-of-way at any time, except as thc same may be pemfitted by act of the City Council. 52.05 Interference with Access. Il shall be unlawful for a~y person to leave, park or pennit any motor vehicle to be parked in front of or in such manner or place, as to interfere with or hinder access by persons or vehicles to mail boxes or receptacles therefor or to park or permit to be parked any vehicle in such place or manner as to obstruct or hinde~ access to any driveway, whether the same are public or private. -183- ~'f-15-~003 13;46 FROH;SPRIN~ L~KE P~RK PD ?63?843638 TO;?63 ?06 375e P. OOq=OOq 5~.06 Seasonal Restrictions: It shall be unlawful for any person to park or permit to bc parked any vc1~icle upon any City street between the hours of 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. from November 1 through March 31. It shall also be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle upon any City street following a snowfall of ~u-cc inches or more in depth regardless of the time of day, until such time as the snow has been plowed curb to curb. 52.0/ Removal of Parked Vehicles. The Police Department is hereby authorized and empowered to remove or cause to be removed any vehicle parked, stored, stalled or standing on Cily streets in violation of any of the provisions of this section. Said vehicles may be r~moved by towin$ or othe~vise and bc stored in garages or outdoor storage area by persons, individuals, or firms engaged in the general garage or towing business within thc City. S~id vehicles shall not be removed f~om place stored until the owner or his authorized agent shall have fully paid the costs incurred for towin8 and storage to thc person or firm who has furnished such service. 52.08 Storage Lien. In the event that any vehicle Mid or stored is not claimed or recovered by thc owner thereof', there is deemed to be imposed upon such vehicle a possessory Iicn for the amount of Ibc costs incurred for towing and stora§c. Such lien shall bc foreclosed in thc manncr provided by law for thc foreclosure ofpossessory liens. 52.09 Presumption as to Ownership. The mgis/crczl owner of any vehicle parked or stored in violation of any of the pro- visions of'this section shall be p~esumcd to have parked or permitted thc s~une to have been parked, stored or allowed ~o stand. -184- Amended: 9/98 § 71.17 LATE-NIGHT PARKING. (A) It shall be unlawful for the owner or driver of a motor vehicle to stop, stand or park a motor vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a traffic-control device or any person authorized under this code to direct traffic, on any public street or public roadway within the city for a period of longer than five minutes during the hours from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., except: (1) Persons rendering emergency medical assistance; (2) In areas of construction where off-street parking is not available; or (3) Occupants of a residence may park motor vehicles in front of that residence where there is not space available to park a motor vehicle in the driveway of that residence. The driveway space shall be used to park the maximum number of vehicles possible without permitting the vehicle to extend into the sidewalk area. This provision shall not permit on- street parking in violation of any other provision of this chapter or any other ordinance, statute or regulation. (B) For purposes of this section, the term "motor vehicle" shall have the meaning given in M.S. § 168.011, subd. 4. ('81 Code, § 19-23) (Ord. 197, passed 3-9-78; Am. Ord. 233, passed 1-10-80; Am. Ord. 243, passed 6-9-80; Am. Ord. 622, passed 12-12-96) § 71.18 PARKING IN SNOW CONDITIONS. No owner or driver of a motor vehicle shall park the motor vehicle or permit any motor vehicle to remain on any street in the city during any time that snow plowing or snow removal operations are in progress. ('81 Code, § 19-24) (Ord. 197, passed 3-9-78; Am. Ord. 233, passed 1-10-80; Am. Ord. 279, passed 11-23-92) § 71.19 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS. (A) It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park a motor vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the specific directions of a traffic-control device or a person authorized under this code to direct traffic, in any of the following places: (1) On a sidewalk or trailway; (2) In front of the access to a public or private driveway or trailway; (3) Within an intersection; (4) Within ten feet of a fire hydrant or mailbox; (5) On any crosswalk; (6) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic; (7) On any surface which does not comply with the zoning regulations of this code; (8) At any place where official signs prohibit or restrict stopping, parking or both; or (9) Within the vehicular travel portion of any public or private street or roadway. (B) Parking in all residential districts shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) Required off-street parking in the residential districts shall be on the same lot as the principal building unless otherwise approved by the City Council; (2) No commercial motor vehicle in excess of one ton capacity and no commercial trailer shall be parked or stored in a residential district except when loading, unloading or rendering a service. One commercial vehicle, not over one ton capacity, may be parked at the residence of the owner or operator of the vehicle. Under no circumstances shall parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for open air storage of commercial vehicles and, in addition; (3) The City Council may direct the removal or otherwise limit the parking of any large vehicles upon or adjacent to any residential use where it is determined that the parking has a detrimental effect upon residential use. The large vehicles shall include, but not be limited to, buses, motor homes, cruisers or large trucks; and (4) No person shall cause, undertake, permit or allow the outside parking and storage of vehicles on residentially zoned property unless it complies with the following requirements: (a) For purposes of this section, a "vehicle" is defined as any passenger car or truck; (b) No more than four vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may be parked or stored anywhere outside on R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5 zoned property; (c) The City Council may approve an annual "on site parking permit" for exterior parking of more than four vehicles, but not to exceed six vehicles, on an R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5 zoned site provided it meets the following standards: 1. The applicant's property shall conform to the parking standards set forth in § 155.378 hereof; 2. An affidavit shall be filed with the city, stating that all abutting property owners have been notified and given an opportunity to respond, in writing, if they have specific concerns regarding the request; and 3. The owner shall pay an administrative fee as established by the City Council by ordinance. ('81 Code, § 19-26) (Ord. 281, passed 12-9-82; Am. Ord. 416, passed 5-5-88; Am. Ord. 473, passed 2-22-90) § 71.20 LEAVING KEYS IN PARKED VEHICLES. (A) Prohibited. No person shall leave a motor vehicle unattended on any street, new or used car lot, or unattended parking lot, without first turning off the engine, locking the ignition and removing the key from the motor vehicle except a vehicle which has its windows closed and its door locked or which is engaged in loading and unloading. (B) Removal of keys bypolice officer. Whenever any city police officer or community service officer finds any motor vehicle in violation of this section, the police officer or community service officer is authorized to remove the keys therefrom and to deliver the same to the officer in charge at the central police station. ('81 Code, § 19-25) (Ord. 241, passed 6-9-80; Am. Ord. 281, passed 12-9-82) § 71.21 REQUIRED VEHICLE POSITION. Every vehicle parked upon any street with a curb shall be parked parallel to and with the right- hand wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the right-hand curb. On streets without a curb, a vehicle shall be parked to the right of the main traveled portion thereof and parallel thereto and in a manner as not to interfere with the free flow of traffic. ('81 Code, § 19-20) (Ord. 197, passed 3-9-78; Am. Ord. 233, passed 1-10-80) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. 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I° From: To: Date: Subject: "Sallman, Dave" <SallmanD@ci.fridley.mn.us> "Tom Johnson" <Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us> 5/15/03 10:44AM RE: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) Tom, I thought that we sent you our parking ordinances but I will do again. To make a long story longer, we have 24 hour parking (no longer than 24 hours) year around, except from Nov. 1 to April 1, when we prohibit parking from 2-6 AM. We tend to enforce that 24 hour ordinance upon complaint and either chalk tires or have a red warning tag that is placed upon the vehicle. If it is still there the next day, we burn the car in place (actually we tag it then return the next day and tow it). Parking around school zones is handled by specific signage (typically 2 hour limit or no parking 8-2 AM). I will send you the relevant ordinances again, via fax. ..... Original Message .... From: Tom Johnson [mailto:Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:15 PM To: SKnight@chaska.net; SJohnson@ci.apple-valley. mn.us; DJohnson@ci.blaine.mn.us; halgyer@ci.crystal.mn.us; Sallman, Dave; BJACOB@ci.new-brighton.mn.us; dtoth@ci.spring-lake-park.m n.us; dpecchia@pd.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Subject: Parking Restrictions (Ordinances) To All, I know that I have asked for this previously but could you each send me your ordinance pertaining to how many hours a vehicle may be parked on the street at one time. We currently have a 6 hour max that we enforce by complaint. When we get a complaint all cars are chalked on the given block of the complaint. We come back 6 hours latter any car not moved is tagged. Also, if you have any ordinances reference parking in the area of your High Schools? We currently use our six hour ordinance by complaint here also. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I need this for a work sessLon on May 19, 2003. Please e mail or FAX copies to 763-706-3752. Thanks again for your help! Thomas M. Johnson City of Columbia Heights Chief of Police (763) 706-3755 From: "Sallman, Dave" <SallmanD@ci.fridley, mn.us> To: "Tom Johnson (E-mail)" <Tom.Johnson@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us> Date: 5/15/03 10:51AM Subject: Ch 506 Vehicle Parking I lied...I will not send this via fax...spare the trees. Let me know if you have questions. Ch 506 Vehicle Parking <<Ch 506 Vehicle Parking.doc>> FRIDLEY CITY CODE CHAPTER 506. VEHICLE PARKING (Rcf. 221,275, 379, 552, 583,741,869, 1043, 1127, 11(52) 506.01. STATE LAW COMPLIANCE No person shall drive, operate or be in actual physical control of any vehicle contrary to state law; nor shall any owner or person having custody or control of any vehicle knowingly allow any other person to drive, operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle contrary to state law. (Ref. 221,552) 506.02. DEFINITIONS (Reft 1043) The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this Chapter and the following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows: 1. Bus. "Bus" means every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 15 passengers including the driver, and used for transporting persons. 2. Large Commercial Vehicle. A truck, truck-tractor, tractor, semi-trailer, van, or bus as defined herein having a licensed gross vehicle weight over 12,000 pounds. 3. Manufactured Home; Park Trailer; Travel Trailer. A. "Manufactured home" has the meaning given it in Minnesota State Statute Section 327.31, subdivision 6. B. "Park trailer" means a trailer that: (1) exceeds eight feet in width but is no larger than 400 square feet when the collapsible components are fully extended or at maximum horizontal width, and (2) is used as temporary living quarters. "Park trailer" does not included a manufactured home. C. "Travel trailer" means a trailer, mounted on wheels, that: (1) is designed to provide temporary living quarters during recreation, camping or travel; (2) does not require a special highway movement permit based on its size or weight when towed by a motor vehicle; and Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.02.10. (3) complies with Minnesota State Statute Sections 169.80, subdivision 2, and 169.81, subdivision 2. 4. Passenger Automobile. "Passenger automobile" means any motor vehicle designed and used for the carrying of not more than 15 persons including the driver, and does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, and buses as defined herein. 5. Pickup Truck. "Pickup track" means any truck with a manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity of three-fourths ton or less and commonly known as a pickup truck. 6. Residential District. Means and includes those areas zoned single family dwelling areas, two family areas, and general multiple family areas (Ref. 552). 7. Semi-trailer. "Semi- trailer" means a vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a truck-tractor that a considerable part of its own weight or that of its load rests upon and is carried by the truck-tractor and shall include a trailer drawn by a truck-tractor semitrailer combination. 8. Tractor. "Tractor" means any motor vehicle designed or used for drawing other vehicles but having no provision for carrying loads independently. 9. Trailer. "Trailer" means any vehicle designed for carrying property or passengers on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle but shall not include a trailer drawn by a track-tractor semitrailer combination, or an auxiliary axle on a motor vehicle which carries a portion of the weight of the motor vehicle to which it is attached. 10. Truck. "Truck" means any motor vehicle designed and used for carrying things other than passengers, except pickup tracks and vans as defined herein. Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.04.2. 11. Truck-tractor. "Truck-tractor" means: Ao A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn; and A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles used exclusively for transporting motor vehicles and capable of carrying motor vehicles on its own structure. 12. Van. "Van" means any vehicle of box like design with no barrier or separation between the operator's area, and the remainder of the cargo carrying area, and with a manufacturer's nominal rating capacity of three-fourths ton or less. 13. Vehicle. "Motor Vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle not ~perated exclusively upon railroad tracks and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle and includes vehicles known as trackless trolleys which are propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails, except snowmobiles, manufactured homes, park trailers, and all-terrain vehicles. 506.03. OFF PAVEMENT No person shall stop, leave standing or park a vehicle whether attended or unattended, upon the paved, improved or main traveled portion of a highway or street when it is practical to stop, park or leave such vehicle off such portion of said highway or street. In every such event, a clear and unobstructed width of at least fifteen (15) feet of such highway or street opposite such standing vehicle shall be left for the flee passage of other vehicles. 506.04. UNATTENDED VEHICLES 1. No person shall stop, park or leave a vehicle unattended upon a street or highway in the City for a period in excess of 24 hours. 2. No person shall stop, park or leave a vehicle unattended upon a street or highway in the City between the hours of 2:00 o'clock a.m. and 6:00 o'clock a.m. between the first day of November of any year, to and including the first day of April of the following year. (Ref Ord 1162) Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.08.2. 506.05. SNOW REMOVAL - VIOLATION AND TOWING 1. During the winter months, commencing on the first day of November of any year, to and including the first day of May of the following year, it shall be a violation for any person to stop, park or leave standing a vehicle on any street or highway in such a manner as to impede the plowing and/or removal of any snow, ice, or waste on such street or highway. 2. Whenever it shall be found necessary to the proper direction control, regulation of traffic, plowing and/or the removal of snow, ice or waste, or maintenance or improvement of any highway or street to remove any vehicle standing on a highway or street in the City, then any police officer is authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle and have the same removed to the nearest convenient garage or other place of safety. Any vehicle stopped, parked or left standing on any highway or street in violation of law and removed as provided therein above, may be removed upon order of a police officer and the cost of removal and storage of the same charged to the owner of the vehicle, as well as the person causing such violation. (Ref. 583) 506.06. SCHOOLS Whenever any public school lands or the lands and areas of any public governing body or authority customarily or usually open to traffic by the public are posted by order of the school board or other governing body or authority in control of such lands, then it shall be unlawful to drive, operate, stop, leave standing or-park any vehicle on such lands contrary to such posting. 506.07. OBEDIENCE TO MARKINGS 1. No person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the curb or edge of the roadway or within designated spaces on those streets which have been signed or marked for parking by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. 2. When official signs prohibiting parking are erected as authorized herein, no person shall park a vehicle upon any such street in violation of any such sign. 3. In the event a highway includes two (2) or more separate roadways and traffic is restricted to one (1) direction upon any such roadway, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon the left-hand side of such one-way roadway unless signs are erected to permit such standing or parking. 506.08. STOPPING AND STANDING PROHIBITED No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the law or the directions of a Police Officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places: 1. On a sidewalk; 2. In front of a public or private driveway or directly across therefrom in such a manner as to impede the access to said driveway; Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.09. 3. Within an intersection; 4. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant; properly marked; On a crosswalk; Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or within 20 feet of a mid-block crosswalk 8. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the City has indicated a different length by signs or markings; 9. Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; 10. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of the street opposite the entrance to any fire station or within 75 feet of said entrance when properly posted 11. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic; 12. On a roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; 13. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel or underpass; 14. At any place where official signs prohibit stopping; 15. On any boulevards; 16. In areas reserved for the handicapped; (Cross Ref. Chapter 511.03) 17. Fire Lanes. (Cross Ref. Chapter 108.06) 506.09. ALLEYS No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of the width of the roadway for the flee movement of vehicular traffic and no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle within an al in such position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property. 7. Within 30 feet upon the approaching side of any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic-control signal located at the side of the roadway; Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.13.1 .A. 506.10. FOR SALE OR WASHING 1. In order to preserve civic beauty, to assure public health, safety, and welfare by preventing congestion and traffic hazards, to prevent unauthorized use and trespass on vacant property, and to prevent damage and erosion problems associated with off-road vehicle travel on unimproved surfaces, it is necessary to regulate the individual sales of vehicles within the city. No person, business, association or corporation shall store, display or park, or allow the storage, display or parking of an individual vehicle for the purpose of displaying on or near it a sign indicating a phone number, address, or other identifying information, or a sign indicating that the vehicle is for sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange: A. Upon any public property including public right-of-way and easements; or B. Upon any private property, unless the vehicle is stored displayed, or parked on an improved hard surface designed and improved for vehicle travel and only if the vehicle is registered to the property owner or occupant of the property upon which it is stored, displayed, or parked, unless the property owners or occupants have a current license to sell vehicles on the property. C. No person shall park a vehicle upon any roadway for the purpose of: washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency. (Ref. 869) 506.11. NARROW STREETS The City Manager or the City Manager's designee is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 20 feet or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs when the width of the roadway does not exceed 30 feet. 506.12. CONGESTED PLACES 1 The City Manager or the City Manager's designee is hereby authorized to determine and designate by proper signs places in which the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic. 2. When official signs are erected at hazardous or congested places as authorized herein, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such designated place. 506.13. PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 01el. 1043) 1 One large commemial vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight over 12, 000 pounds may be parked on property in any residential district provided it meets the following requirements. In no circumstances may more than one large commercial vehicle be parked on residentially zoned property. A. The owner or operator of the vehicle must reside on the property. Fridley City Code Chapter 506 Section 506.14. B. The vehicle shall be parked on a hardsurface driveway in compliance with the applicable zoning district requirements. Noise from idling the engine shall not exceed the L50 standards provided for in Chapter 124.03.02 of the Fridley City Code. The vehicles' engine must not be idled for more than thirty (30) minutes in any one (1) hour period. In no circumstances may the engine idle for more than two periods, lasting thirty (30) minutes each, in one twenty-four (24) hour period. For purposes of this section, idling shall mean running the vehicle engine for more than three (3) minutes. D. The permitted vehicle shall be parked at least ten (10) feet from the front property line. 2. Recreational vehicles as defined in Minnesota State Statutes 168.011, Subdivision 25, boats and boat trailers are exempt from the provisions of Section 506.13.01. 3. School buses which are parked or stored on church properties and used in conjunction with church related activities are exempt from the provisions of Section 506.13.01. 4. Large commercial vehicles parked at hotels and motels as defined in Chapter 205 of the Fridley Zoning Code are exempt from, the provisions of this Section 506.13.01. 5. Owners or operators of large commercial vehicles shall comply with the provisions of this chapter by March 1, 1995. All large commercial vehicles not in compliance with Section 506.13.01.A., C, and D, must be removed by March 1, 1995. Owners or operators who need to install a hardsurface driveway as required in Section 506.13.01.B shall install the driveway no later than July 1, 1995. Large commercial vehicles in violation of this chapter shall be considered a public nuisance and may be abated as provided in Chapter 128. 6. No person shall park or leave standing a truck tractor, semitrailer, bus (except for school buses during normal operation of their routes between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekday mornings), manufactured home, park trailer, travel trailer, or truck having a licensed gross weight over 12,000 pounds, whether attended or unattended, upon, the public streets in any residential district unless in the process of loading or unloading and then only for such period of time necessary to load or unload (Ref. 552, 741). 506.14. ILLEGAL PARKING In any prosecution charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the standing or parking of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was parked in violation of any such law or regulation together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the time of such parking the registered owner of such vehicle shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of such vehicle was the person who parked or placed such vehicle at the point where and for the time during which such violation occurred. Fridley City Code Chapter 506 ~.e_ction 506.15. 506.15. PENALTIES Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code. This flier is to remind you of Columbia Heights City Ordinance 853-7.205(1) on parking: "No person shall park a vehicle in his or her custody or control in'any one place upon any city street or roadway for a continuous period longer than six (6) hours." We have received complaints in this area on violations of this ordinance. Vehicles parked on the street for more than 6 hours will be subject to a citation and/or impoundment As a courtesy ~to residents, please do not park so that you block a Curb-side mailbox. Doing so may prevent the pick-up and delivery of the mail. If you have any qUestions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact Captain Roddy, .Columbia Heights Police Department, at 706-3765. 7-30-02, 11-13-02 SECTION 5 7.205 (1) 7.205 (2) 7.205 (3) PROHIBITED NON-MOVING VIOLATIONS No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in any one place upon any street or roadway for a continuous period longer than six (6) hours or: (a) In a metered parking zone as indicated by the location of installed meters, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and legal holidays, at any time when said meter indicates that the time has expired since the last deposit of coins therein, or (b) In a metered parking zone during the aforementioned times in such a position that said vehicle is not entirely within the space designated for a particular meter, unless the length of said vehicle exceeds the length of the space provided. Provided, however, that the Recreation Department's Neighborhood Event Wagon shall be exempt from the six (6) hour parking restriction set forth herein. No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in such a manner as to protrude into or obstruct a lane designed for moving traffic or a fire lane, or park a vehicle on a residential street where parking is prohibited, or park a vehicle in any alley. No person with title or custody of a motor vehicle shall abandon such vehicle as defined herein, anywhere within the City. For purposes of this chapter, an "abandoned motor vehicle" shall consist of: (a) A motor vehicle which has remained in any one place on public property for a continuous period of 48 hours and lacks vital component parts that are essential to the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, or is otherwise in inoperable condition, or A motor vehicle which has remained on private property for a continuous period of 48 hours without the consent of the person in control of such property. Provided, however, that a classic car or pioneer car as defined in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 168.10, shall not be considered as an abandoned motor vehicle within the meaning of subdivision (a). 7.205 (4) No person shall operate, park, stop or stand a vehicle in his custody or control in such a manner as to violate the parking restrictions prescribed by 7.202 (7), or any other restrictions of a temporary or emergency order, pursuant to 7.202 (8), whether such order is posted or not. 7.205 (5) No person shall wash, grease, or repair any vehicle on any park, boulevard, or parkway, except to perform necessary emergency repairs.