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84-849 WMITE - CITV CLERK P1NK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PA U L Council {//y Q CANARV - DEPARTMENT File NO. �� `� �• BLUE - MAVOR � Co n il Resolution Presented By '" � Referred To Committee: Date _ � Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, the City Council of Saint Paul requested the advice of the Planning Commission on the application of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other regulations on a possible mixed housing and comnercial development at the Watergate Marina site; WHEREAS, the Planning Comnission studied the matter and, in a memorandum dated October 21, 1983, made findings and the following recommendations: 1 . Housing should not be built within the regional park system at the Watergate site. 2. The Comprehensive Plan should remain unchanged with marina and boat lauching facilities as the primary use of the site and water-oriented comnercial as a secondary use. 3. The Parks and Recreation staff and others have raised the question of private use of public parks. This issue deserves a wider review and should be considered during the Commission's and City Council 's update of the Parks and Recreation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOI.VED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the Planning Commission's recomnendations as land use policy for the Watergate Marina site. COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Fletcher �J Drew � [n Favor Masanz Nicosla Scheibel � __ Against BY Tedesco Wilson JUN 2 6 19g� Form prove by C' Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified assed Council S retary BY � By .�i�� r _ JUL — 2 �98�t Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council t�p by Mavor: D B BY � PUBLISHED JUL 71g$4 . � , � � , , . _` � � �4� . . � , �.I , . . . • . . . . , . . �. � . ' . .��.� � � M. ,. . . . � .. . .. � .. . ' . . ' . . ' , . . . �� . � .i I . .'/ . 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City: Derr�exopa�►t .i TraAepo��atiou Ca�a�.�tee ' � •.800m 722 _ � � ��. Citq �a11- . � , ' r.�: �' � � � : ' , Dear Couxt�cilmaa Fl.etcher t: ` ' - -, � _ - , - � - � ` -z' - .; � , Tt�e City �Council toda�+ referred to��the City Dsvalop�ent and� .' . �� ,Txausportation Co�mnittae for cortsideration a, lat�er of the. ' � � ` �� , : Mayor t�s�ne�aitting.th� P2;anniug �a+3��eion re�cnAmertdation � . �' t�at housi�g no.t� be;lsnilt a� t�►e Water,gax� t�#��isia �ix� a�d � '° , � ; �;' reai`�#xming the Ci�y's �c,is�iag pla►�a i��r."a��'ipa :�d� bpat : � 1a�nsh ��_the primary �ee aYU3 saater-or3ent�t cp�ene�ciml,,s� ,. _ � , i ' ` the s�c+bndasq use. for' t�e Watsrgate el�t,a. i . . _ , � ; f . . , w . , �; ; . .�� - � - - � : 9ery. truly yours, , � . i � ; . ?._ >" � , - ; . _ . l, _ ,i ; . i Alt»�t B. �t�isQn , _ . ; � City C�ork _ . , A�Ot$rm , . . • _ � � � .L , ;�� ; _ . . ` cct Pla�xniia� St�►ff: � ; ', , . . ;T � - . �':� . , . , - � . ., . , ' , , , , � , , , � . , . � � ; ! . , - ,. � , ' . " - . � i� � , • . `. . � ' i . - . .. � � • , , ' - i - , . , � j� � � � . ! , 1 , �, . � , � � , . � . � , , � •; � . � , ' � ' �="��-�N9 :. . � . �s�tT=o,o CITY OF SAINT PAUL o 'w OFFICE OF THE MAYOR '' nti i i�n : . v� ^o 347 CITY FIALL +s�• SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 GEORGE LATIMER (612) 298-4323 MAYOR �n'� F :.,� �� /�FD October 31 , �1' 3 � �n, �" �S'�•`<,��,� ".l ��, ;�< r;s-� f�� 9r Council President Tedesco and ��'�,-�r�,G�'�� '� ��,;,�r Members of the Ci ty Counci 1 ' >: '�'� 719 City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear President Tedesco and Members of the City Council : The City Council requested the advice of the Planning Commission on the applica- tion of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and other regulations on a possible mixed housing and corr�nercial development at the Watergate Marina site. The site is within the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park. The Planning Commission considered the views of neighborhood groups and interest groups as well as proponents of housing for the site. On October 21 , the Plan- ning Commission adopted a resolution that recommends that housing not be built at the Watergare site and reaffirms the City's existing plans for a marina and boat launch as the primary use and water-oriented commercial as the secondary use for the Watergate site. I concur_with the P1ann,ing Corvnission's recommendation. I believe that the review process for this proposal is an example of both the value to our community of the Planning Commission and the wisdom of decision-making which involves neighborhood participation. That process works -- affording all in- terested parties the opportunity to express their viewpoints within the framework of overall development objectives of our city. The concept of housing around a river harbor is very attractive. I hope that the City will be able to realize this kind of development closer to the downtown area. I am pleased to transmit the Commission's advice to you for your consideration. Seincerely � or Lat�mer Mayor GL/bq �� . . . � . � ��-g�f� city of saint paui - p!anr�ing commission resolution _ �ile number 83-38 date �rtnhPr �1, 1QR� � I�:HEREAS, the City Council of Saint Paul has requested the advice of the Planning Commission on the application of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and other regulations on a possible mixed housing and commercial development at the Water- gate Marina site; and ' WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has studied the matter and determined that the Comprehensive Plan designates the l^Jatergate site as an activity center for water- related recreation within the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan advocates limited commercial development that would be supportive of river, marina. and park usage, including boat repair and storage, marina supplies, rentals, concessions; and a restaurart; and WHEREAS. the Planning Commission finds that the existing plans are still sound guidelines for public policy today, that is, plans for public recreation and, to the extent possible, water-related commercial development as a supporting, secondary use; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds no pol�icy basis for housing development in public parks and thinks housing would change the character of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park and could reduce public access; � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission makes the folloa�ing recommendations to the City Council: 1. Housing should not be built within the regional park system at the Watergate site. 2, The Comprehensive Plan should remain unchanged with marina and boat launching facilities as the primary use of the site and water-oriented commercial as a secondary use. 3. The Parks and Recreation staff and others have raised the question of private use of public parks. This issue deserves a wider review and shcu�d be considered during the Commission' s and City Cour�cii ' s update of the Parks and Recreation Plan. �E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission ' s findings and recom,�:endations, as snc�.�n in the memorandum dated October 21 , 1983, with its attacf��;en�s, be trans- mitted to the f�^ayor and the City Council for their consideration. �Q�f�d by Cochrane ��Q�1�°d b}/ Tobl er i� ��vor ,4 � a��inst � � � , �;_��o.� . . � �y-�yy s�� ";, CITY OF SAtNT PAUL �o - �� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �a ,t��ti;llui , �� ii ��►►it ' DIVISION OF PLANNING wm ��y° ��e� 25 West fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 612-292-1577 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR T0 . President Victv'r Tedesca a'nd Members of the City Council FROM: David Lanegran, Chairman�d,��.�p�.y St. Paul Planning Commission SUBJ: Change of Comprehensive Plan For Housing at Watergate DATE: October 21 , 1983 Introducti.on City plans propose that the Watergate Marina site within the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm � regional park should be used as a full service marina . Gary Svoboda, who operates the marina on a lease from the City, has investigated the possibility of enlarging the marina and adding water-oriented commercial , including a restaurant, but has found it infeasible. He is requesting that City plans �be changed so that housing may also be built at the site. Housing could provide traffic year around to the commercial uses and an opportunity for boaters and recreation users to live �near the river and within the park. The Planning Commission has considered Mr. Svoboda' s request to change the plan. Its conclusions- and recommendations are contained in this memorandum. Authority to Review City Council Resolution 280765 "requested "the advice of the Planning Commission of the City of Saint Paul as to the application of the City's comprehensive plan, zoning code, river corridor plan and other regulatory ordinances to a possible mixed residential and commercial development on a portion of the property known as the Watergate Marina site on the Mississippi River. " Attachments The wo rk done by the Planning Commission is documented by several attachments : Pa ges A. Location Map 5 B. Watergate Marina Chronology of Plans , Regulations , G Development Proposals � C. Comprehensive Plan Citations � D. Controls and Change Procedures 10 E. Pros and Cons on Housing Development at Watergate 12 Ma ri na F. Proposed Site Plan With Housing 14 G. Gary Svoboda's Correspondence of September 2G and 15 October 6 ' H, Position of Division of Parks and Recreation on �g Proposal for Housing at Watergate Marina , ` ' . � � b �� OY / Background A. Scope of Issue The Planning Cammission considered whether a mixed housing and commercial devel- opment should be built within the park at the Watergate site but not whether a specific development proposal would be appropriate. Mr. Svoboda has had a plan drawn up that illustrates how a mixed housing-commercial development could be built at the site and how such development might relate to the rest of the park. A rough sketch of this plan is shown in Attachment F. The plan helped Commission discussion, but the Commission makes its conclusions and recommendations on the general land use level , not on Mr. Svoboda as the developer or his present devel- opment plan. B. Planning Commission Review Process 1 , The planning staff presented the request to the Planning Commission at its September 23 meeting. The Commission referred the request to the Compre- hensive Planning Committee. 2. At a September 30 Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting, staff presented a chronology of plans , regulatioris , and development pmposlas for the site. Mr. Svobo da presented his development concept, including an illustrative development plan. Interested individuals spoke to the Committee and raised issues. Some Committee mem6ers toured the site. (See Attachment B. ) 3. At an October 7 Committee meeting, the Committee reviewed legal restrictions on housing development at tii.e site, discussed the Parks and Recreation Division 's opposition to housing, recommen ded against residential devel- opment and reaffirmed existing planss and asked staff to prepare this report. � 4. At an October 14 meeting, tfie Committee approved this report. 5. At an October 21 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted this repo rt. The staff called and solicited participation from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Southwest Area District Council . Many other individuals , elected officials , and groups expressed interest in tfie Planning Commission's review process . The mailing list grew to 32 , an d between 15 and 25 members of the public attended each of the Committee meetings . There was a significant amount of public participation even though the Planning Commission did not hold a public hearing on the matter, C. Plans and Regulations Three chapters of the Comprehensive Plan designate the Watergate site as parkland. The Land Use Plan and the Park and Recreation Plan show the site as part of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm '�egional park. The Parks and Reoreation Plan proposes a full service marina and boat launching facility at the site. The River Corrido r Plan says the site should be an activity center within the regional park. The site should have a marina and public baat launching facility. The plan suppo rts additional commercial , including sale of marine gear, rentals , concessions , and a restaurant. The Plan recommen ds ma rina expansion to upstream basin . The Plan proposals are cited in Attachment C. . -2- . . , _ . . . . �t=gy-��9 The site is zoned RM-3, high-rise, high-density residential . Townhouses and apartment buildings are permitted. The River Corridor overlay zoning classifies the site as RC-2 , River Corridor Flood Fringe District. Residential and commercial uses are permitted if built above the flood protection elevation. Both the regular zoning district and the overlay zoning conditions are applicable at the site. Legal Controls and Procedures For Changing Them The Watergate site is controlled by a series of legal restrictions . Before a mixed commercial-residential development could be built, the following bodies would have to give approvals : � 1 . Planning Commission 2. City Council (two-thirds vote on rezoning) 3. Metropolitan Council 4. State Environmental Quality Board (,EQB) 5. Department Head - State Department of Energy and Economic Development 6. State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 7. Army Corps of Engineers Specific �reviews are shown on Attachment B. Pros and Cons of Mixed Housing and Commercial The Planning Commission conside red a variety of points of view on building housing at the site as a means of making expanded marina �nd commercial use feasible. Attachment E shows the main pros and cons regarding housing. Conclusions A. Interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan says the Watergate property should be used fo r public rec- reation as part of the Nidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park. A full-service marina should operate as an activity center in the park. Some commercial devel- opment is allowable in suppo rt of river, marina, and park usage. This commercial development should be seconda ry in impo rtance to the overall recreation use. Commercial development could include marina product sales, rentals , concessions , boat repai r and storage, and a restaurant. The Comprehensive Plan does not support the development of housing within tlie regional park system at the Watergate Marina si te. B. Arguments Against Housing Are Stronger The arguments against housing carry mo re weight than those in favor of housing. Building housing to induce commercial would be letting the tail wag the dog. The planned use of the site is primarily recreation, with water-oriented commercial and a restaurant secondary, Buil ding housing to get commercial woul d cause a significant change in the character of the regional park and could lead to restrictions on public access to the park advocated by the new residents . -3- . � . � � (�_��{-��f9 Building housing in this park would set a precedent, and more proposals to build housing within the City's parks could be expected. - The City condemned the site for recreation space. An intergovernmental effort was made to buy the site with City, Metropolitan, and State money. Most people expect recreation use to continue in accordance with the condemnation and allocation of publ i c fun ds . C. Zonin9 At some point in the future the site should be rezoned to reflect the marina use. The site is zoned RM-3 because in 1975, when the Zoning Code� was adopted, the private owner intended to build and had secured building permits for a high-rise apartment buil ding. Recommendations The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council : 1 . Housing should not be built witliin the regional paric system at the Watergate site. Z. The Comprehensive Plan should remain unchanged with marina and boat launching facilities as the primary use of the site and water-oriented commercial as a secondary use. 3. The Parks and Recreation staff and others have raised the question of private use of public parks . This issue deserves a wider review and should be considered during the Commission's and City Council 's update of the Parks and Recreation Plan. 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' _ � .� � ,� i � � � ATTACHP'ENT B � gc��/�9 Watergate Marina Chronology of Plans, Regulations, Development Proposals 1. In 1922 zoning code, site was "unassigned", with no zoning regulations. 2. The 1963 Comprehensive Plan showed the site as passive recreation. 3. In 1970, Mississippi River, known as the Eckbo Plan, proposed that housing be built below the bluffs at the site. 4. In June 1972, the City Council granted a parking lot permit for a 26 story, 242 unit apartment tower and an amenity building. A second tower was also planned, but permits were not sought. In December 1972, a building permit for the tower and amenity building was issued. 5. In 1973, preliminary construction was begun with grading and construction of 778 pilings for the buildings. 6. In February 1975, City Council passed a resolution expressing support for purchase of site for park land. In March, C�ty Attorney indicated that building permit had lapsed because one year had passed without work on project. Court found that permit was still valid. 7. In August 1975, City Council adopted revised zoning code which zoned the site RM-3, high density, highrise, residential district. � 8. In May 1976, City began formal condemnation proceedings for the site. 9. In October 1976, Governor declared the Mississippi River corridor in the metro area a critical area. The declaration set forth standards and guidelines to be followed by the City in preparing and developing a river corridor plan and regulations, Interim development regulations desi�nated the site in an urban open space district which permitted �residential use but in building no more than 35 feet in height. 10. In December, 1976, court appointed commissioners, awarded developer $1.4 million, finding that developer could build only one tower and amenity building. 11. In 1977 and 1978, courts found developer had right to build one tower and amenity building under critical area and zoning regulations . Jury awarded developer �2.25 million. 12. In June 1978, City leased site to Svoboda Boat Works . Tenant can use site for marina, boat repair and storage, boat selling, incidental and related uses. Tenant agreed to construct 250 boat slips, 50 slips each year for first 5 years of lease, and other improvements such as utilities, walkways, roadways, parking areas, and public access to harbor. -6- . . . � � . . �I' ' � . f'.1 . . .. �1 �I�T ✓ � l.�J:i., I �IJ�u • , . / /(� �� V� 13. In December 1978, City Council adopt�d the River Corridor Plan. ihe site is to be an activity center �rithin the �idden Falls-Cros^, �ar~� open space system. The site will have a fu11 services marina and public launching facility, and will include sale o` marina gear, rentals, concessions, and restaurant. The site t•rill be publicly o��ned and developed for recreation water use services . The marina use will be expanded to the upstream basin. In August 1981, the City Council revised part of � the plan having to do with barge fleeting at Pig's Eye. 14. In September 1979, City. Council adopted Park and Recreation Plan . The site proposed as a full service marina and boat launching facility. It is shown as a regional park facility. 15. In August 1�:80, the state supreme court upheld lower courts jury a�rard. 16. In November 1980, City Council adopted Land Use Plan. Site shown as part of major open space on Linear Park system. 17. In August 1981, to complete the �0.5 million grant given to the City by the Metropolitan Council to buy part of the site, the City agreed to a restrictive covenant. The covenant requires the I�ietropolitan Council 's consent for a use of the site other than regional recreational � space. � 18. In January 1982, City Council adopted River Corridor Development Ordinance. The site is in the RC-2, River Corridor Flood Fringe District. Residential and commerical uses are permitted, but must be built above the flood protection limit of 716 feet. _�_ � � . . � �� Sy� ATTACHMENT C Comprehensive Plan Citations Th ree chapters of the Comprehensive Plan cite the Watergate Ma rina - The Mississippi River Corridor Plan, the Parks and Recreation Plan , an d the Land Use Plan. Citations a re shown below. A. Mi ss i ss i ppi Ri ve r Co rri do r P1 an The Watergate site is called Holiday Harbor in this plan. � 1 . Lan d Us e/Ci rcul ati on Recommen dations : "Activity centers within the open space system include: 3.Holiday Harbor Marina" . Page 21 , 2. Vehicular Circulation Recommen dation : "Existing traffic patterns , functions , carrying capacities and safety standards will be maintained. Access to the River for boat launching will be provided at Hidden Falls , Holiday Harbor, Lilydale and Harriet Island. " Page 25 3. Valley, Open Space Recommendation: "b.Holiday Harbor, to include a full service marina and a pub ic aunc ing facility. " Page 36 . 4. Valley, CommerciaT Recommen dation: - "a.Commercial activity will occur at the Holiday Harbor site. These activities will support river usage and include sale of marine gear, supplies , rentals , concessions , and restaurant." Page 38 5. Valley, Public Facilities Recommendations : "a,Holdiay Harbor will be a publicly owned and developed faci i ty provi ding recreational water us e s ervi ces . " Page 38 6. Valley, Circulation Recommen dation : "b.Holdiay Harbor entry road will provide public river access . " Page 3 7. Water Use Recommendation : "5.Corps ' dredging assistance will be encouraged at the Upper �, Bas i n at Hol i day Ha rbo r, an d th e Upper Channel at Pi ke's Is 1 an d. Page 66 8. Recreational Water Recommendation : . "3. River access for boat launching will be provided at four locations : Hidden Falls , Holiday Harbor, Lilydale and Harriet Islan d. " Page 66 _g_ . ATTACHMENT C, �ontinued • � � ��y-�l/�t "S,Holiday Ha rbo r will be expanded to include the existing upstream basin. It will be a full service marina including - maintenance and winter storage. " Page 68 B. Parks and Recreation Plan 1 . Regional Park Proposals "2.WATERGATE A full service marina and boat launching facility should be developed. " Page 11� 2. Summary of Recommendations "3.WATERGATE Develop a full-service marina and boat launching facility." Page 22 C. Land Use Plan Composite Land Use Map, Map 1 , designates the Watergate site as "Majo r Public and Semi Public Open Space. " Between 4 and 5. _9_ -o�- � C...� N - -� � , . r D Z � :�. C N N � Oi n (/I O � � 3 D � �. � z r+ O � � --� -+• c-` = � ---I � !C 'S c�* C'� � c+ .�. 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PAUL PLANNING COMMISSION FR: GARY SVOBODA RE: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT THE IYATERGATE FACILITY As you know from your staff report, water-oriented commercial is currently permitted at the Watergate site by t.he river corridor plan as �rell as the City's comprehensive plan. However, the current zoning of the site is Rht-3 and if commercial only were to be permitt.ed, a zoning change would be needed. After years of investigating the possibility of what type of water-oriented commercial would be appropriate and by talking with many developers familiar with such types of improvements, it is clear that in order to meet the City's � oblectives and my obJectives for appropriate, environmentally compatible commercial at the site, some housing would be needed to make the project economically feasible. The reason that the housing would be needed would be to develop and maintain traffic during the winter months, when the marina would have virtually no water-oriented activity, and to provide an opportunity for boaters and' other recreational users to live near their activities. The housing would be built in such a �vay as to be inter�voven with the �om.mercial. The deYelo�ment would use land currently not used for park purposes. Both the housing and the commercial would enhance the site, not in any way interfering with the corridor between Hidden Falls and Crosby. In fact, it is anticipated that the improvements to the site would improve both the access and the useage of the two parks without detracting from either. In previous conversations with the City, it has been proposed that there could be a trade of services between the operation of the marina and the operation of t.he parks, t.hereby reducing the City's cost of maintaining the park. Additionally, revenue derived from the taxes and the lease payments at the marina could be used to operate and maintain not only Crosby-Hidden Falls but also other elements of the park system, if the City so desired. -15- O�it�oar�.t Out�J'��:.. U�.esel Hr^,r,�u��G Gt:S F�berylaSS WOOd P,st�c Sreci �._;.,,; Do:kaqe S'c��+;: �_._.. _.� r...i.�.�„� Sh�uomo .�n�es Rc ..�:�r::•_ ' ATT�CHMENT G, continued � � � � � ��y-��9 It is anticipated that the commerical developed at the site would be some�vhere around 25,000 square feet, and that there would be approximately 200 units of housing that the site could accommodate. However both of these numbers are estimates, and would be subJect to refinement as design and economic feasibility studies progress. Important in this process is to remember that the City o�vns the land and is currently leasing it to Svoboda Boat w'orks, Inc. , and that the City would always be able to control the development at the site. The development would be a public/private partnership in the truest sense, with each entity doing what is appropriate for that sector. I know that questions have been rai,sed about the "private development on park land". However, two things should be remembered. Number one, the land that this development is being proposed on is originally land that was filled and was not part of the park system. Ironically some of the fill came from public propsrty s��ch as the old St. Paul Ramsey Anchor Hospital. Secondly, the reason that the site was acquired from Rein Development ivas not so much the fact that housing was going to be built at that site but the fact that the housing would have been a high-rise type of development that would have penetrated the bluff line and affected site lines up and down the river, particularly from Fort Snelling State Park. It is anticipated that this development, being earth-sheltered, landscaped and low-rise, would not penetrate the bluff iine nor be an intrusion to site lines or the park system. In fact, much of the development would be screened by existing trees and new planting. I would appreciate it if the committee could recommend to the full commission that the necessary and appropriate changes to the comprehensive plan and the river corridor plan be made in order to permit housing to go along with the commercial. If you have any questions regarding this matter I'd be happy to try to answer them. Additionally if any of you would like to visit the site, I ��ould be more than happy to accommodate such a visit. Please do not hesitate to call me at 698-0738. Thank you for your consideration. � cc: Soderholm Ryan -16- , � . ATTACHPIENT G, continued � �y-��9 SVOBODA BOAT WORKS, INC. � f J� LV r �5�� N��$$'��SIPr^' P,�\'cP bLV� . SL�", CH�'•: 4''��;"�E$Q',A, �`��'. TELEPHONE i612i fi96-0738 . October 6 , 19$3 � T0: Comprehensive Planning Committee St . Paul Planning Commission FM: Gary Svoboda RE : Housing at the Watergate Marina Site After the last meeting, I think a few comments are appropriate to focus the issue of housing at the Watergate site. 1 .� The issue before the Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Planning Commission is the policy question of whether or not housing should be at. this site. The issue is not the presence of the marina or the lease bet�+�een me and the City . The issue is the policy question of housing at this site. - 2 . The original understanding between me and the City is that I would develop the marina and appropriate , related commercial . The City would have review power over the plans and would have to ap- prove any development that takes place . Consequently, appropriate design controls and other guarantees and safeguards are currently • in place to make sure that any development is compatible with the site and �he surrounding open space system. 3 . Since the original aggreement between me and the City deals Just with the marina and commericial , and since the housing is a new element , the housing would not be covered by the existing lease . It is anticipated that the City would select the develop- er for any housing, and that the relationship would be between the City and the developer , not between me and the housing developer . Together, they would determine issues like who owns the housing , design , etc . My interest in the housing is that of generating ad- ditional traffic to the marina site, particulary in the winter months when there is no activity on the water . Thank you for this opportunity to clarify these issues . If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call . -17- ..,....,-� Q:ttlr�,ve D�esel Hydraui�c Gas FiGerglass , Y�ooC P�ast�c S'ee� �^;r��ng D��Ra�e S!o�age r,.��..,-�� 7.�dc.�..n Shmmm� Se�PS FB' �P'e!�C . ^ ATTACHM�ENT H —'" ' ��,,, ,, ; , � . �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL `•` • ` DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES . . � �. �o . y Y. e: ;;;;';'"�R'ri` :£ DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION jl J �'�.,� �` , 300 City Hall Anne�,:25 West Fourth$trett �° "" • St P5u1. M�nnesota 55102 GEORCE lATlr►1ER • • , r 612•292-7�00 MIIYOR September� 29,��-1983 . . .. TO: Thomas J.. Kelley � • FROM: Robert P. 'Pi ' � SUBJECT : Position on Proposal for Housing at Watergate hiarina The Division �of Parks and Recreation staff has reviewed the prop- osal by Gary�.,Svoboda to construct housing at the Watergate site. We have carefully examined the issue of leasing public open space for private, longterm use, and have determined � that this proposal : is unacceptable for a number of reasons : . . ° 1 . Any action by a public agency must� clearly have a public benefit or good, particularly in a case where the use will restrict access rather than expand it . In this instance, no •public benefit is derived which outw�ighs the public loss of the site, The contention that property taxes or payments. in lieu thereof would benefit the public does not begin to compensate for the loss of public use. _ , � ., 2. There are� no clearcut guidelines or policies which make this proposal acceptable at this site as opposed to: other sites,, - such as Highland Park or Como Park. _The precedent which would � �• be set by this action would have implications for the 3000+ acres of open space owned and operated by the City of Saint Paul. �. S1►ithout guidelines based on a public benefit� any rec- reational area or open space would be a target f or development for purposes which have little or no �relationship to providing . park and open space services. 3 . � The acquisition of the Watergate site- was Joint2y financed by the City of� Saint Paul , the State of Minnesota (LCMR) , and the l�ietropolitan Council to .preserve this riverfront property for open space purposes . This action was also supported by a number of other organizations including the Minnesota His- � torical Society,� the Ramsey County Historical Society, and the State Department of Natural Resources . The property was purchased for $2.4 million to stop development of housing at the site. A Restrictive Covenant clearly identified the intent of all parties to acquire Watergate to preserve and protect:_it as a puUlic recreational �open space for Current and future generations, These three agencies have made a major investment (as well as a policy decision) to keep the site available for public purposes. This decision was made after substantial discussion of housing versus public open space and was a sound one. �x : . -18- • ��,� ( : - • ' . . ATTACHME�`T H , ccntinued � , . _ �.8��y I Thomas J. Kelley ;rom Robert P. Piram September 29, 1983 � - . '. � Page two . r Based on the f acts that 1 ) the original intent in acquiring the Watergate site was t�o preserve it as open space and 2) the public derives no clear public benefit from :the proposed housing, the � Division of Parks and Recreation recommends that the Department of Community Services take a position that the housing proposal is not an acceptabl� use of the k'atergate site . R.P.P, :cm • � _ � �x . -19- ` � ��p�(�f,� ATTACHh1ENT H �� , �;:;T� - . D�� ' � CITY OF SA�NT PAUL �`; . ` DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVlCES - :� �� . Ee :� E� """�11° " DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATIOt�! o�: �� jrn, w� +� 300 City Hall Annex„25 West fourth $lreet � .... � '�� • St Paul, Minnesota 55102 GfORGE I�TIMER • • , T 612•292J400 MAYOR September 29, �1983 TO: Thomas J. Kelley . • FROM : Robert P. 'Pi ' SUBJECT: Position on Proposal for Housing at Watergate hiarina The Division �of Parks and Recreation staff has reviewed the prop- osal by Gary.,, Svoboda to construct housing at � the Watergate site. We have carefully examined the issue of leasing public open space �or private, longterm use, and have determined that this proposal : is unacceptable for a number of reasons :� . - 1 . Any action by a public agency must� clearly have a public benefit or good, particularly in a case where the use will restrict access rather than expand it. In this instance , no .public � . benefit is derived which outweighs the public loss of the site, The contention that property taxes or payments. in lieu thereof would benefit the public does not begin to compensate for the loss of public use. _ � ., � 2 . There are� no clearcut guidelines or policies which make this proposal acceptable at this site as opposed to: other sites,, - such as Highland Park or Como Park. � The precedent which would �� be set by this action would have implications for the 3000+ acres of open space owned and operated by the City of Saint Paul. �. lyithout guidelines based on a public benefit� any rec- reational area or open space would be a target for development for. purposes which have little or no �relationship to providing . park and open space services . 3 . The acquisition of the Watergate site• was jointly financed by the City of� Saint Paul , the State of Minnesota (LCMR) , and the bietropolitan Council to .preserve this riverfrottt property for open space purposes . This action was also� supported by a number of other organizations including the Minnesota His- � torical Society,' the Ramsey County Historical Society, and the State Department of Natural Resources . The property was purchased for $2 .4 million to stop development of housing at the site. A Restrictive Covenant clearly identified the intent of all parties to acqui�re Watergate to preserve and protect:.it as a public recreational �open space for Current and future generations , These three agencies have made a major investment (as well as a policp decision) to keep the site available for public purposes . This decision was made after substantial discussion of housing versus public open space and was a sound one. 'x -18- ��;�, , . . • . ATTACHMENT ;�, continued . Thomas J. Kelley �' ��" �� from Robert P. Piram September 29, 1983 � - , _. • Page two 7 . � Based on the f acts that 1) the origina2 - intent in acquiring the Watergate site was t�o preserve it as open space and 2) the public derives no clear public benefit from :the proposed housing, the Division of Parks and Recreat.ion recommends that the Department of Community Services take a posi�ion that the housing proposal is not an acceptabl� use of the K'atergate site . R.P.P. :cm •• � x . . -19- � . ..'r CLEwK • ' . . . . . � . �NAN�E CITY OF SAI1� T PAUL q . - OEGAqTMENT T COl1I1C1I - — r.+�roa File N�. �/ � Co�ncil .Resolu�ion 'resented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, The Council has been asked to consider the possible development of the Watergate Marina site as a mixed residential and commercial development ; now, thezefore, be it . RESOLVED, That the Council does hereby request. the advice of the Planning Commission of. the City of Saint Paul as to the appli- cation of the City' s comprehensive plan, ' zoning code, river corrid�r plan and other regulatory ordinances to a possible mixed residential and commercial development on a portion of the property known as the Watergate Marina site on the Mississippi River and Davern Avenue, and to report back to the City Council as soon as practicable. . ' � � L � � . ' � . ._�____ . _. ... .�..-._-'_ ..� _-__.. . \ . � � � . � } • • . COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of; � I�eas • Fietcher Nays Ga��°� In Favo[ Masanz Nicosfa sone�bet Against �Y Xedesco Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney �dopted b}� Council: Date ;ertific•d Yassed by Council Secretary BY sy _, �., ,,,.,,,,., �,,,, ' Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council .� .. . . , ' ' t%/" 0 7-�� °""°'�°� CITY OF SAINT PAUL _=-'�°,T, °,: -"' ��"''� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ;� �; ;,� �i'iii'ii �� .,,. _ ALBERT B. OLSON, CITY CLERK '��'°'�� '••• �°'� 386 City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 'lm�u�a...o . GEORGE LATIMER 612-298-4231 MAYOR �'',/��, 4 ; (It)��' �;'_:: ,_t t Li.,i,.:i',:.i1 „I��.li�i�_,I.��.L.:r � ' May 8, 1984 Councilman Robert Fletcher Chairman, City Development & Transportation Committee 7th Floor, City Hall Dear Councilman Fletcher: The City Council referred to the City Development & Transportation Committee for consideration and recommendation a letter of the Mayor transmitting the Planning Commission 40-acre Study for re- zoning of property in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Park Area. Very truly yours, Albert B. Olson City Clerk ABO:la cc: Planning Staff, Zoning Section Attach. � .�- , � 8'�-�� c4$�t�-ap . ' CI�l`�i' OF ►.S�AII`�.T'1� PAUL v �;� �� '�, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR �� n�e3:pitii ; �� u�� j��n ; �.a� „ 347 C[TY HALL �°'� SAINT PAUL, MINNESUTA 55102 GEORGE LATIA4ER (612) 298-4323 �J �y r- MAYOR !`I��p y��..�►' Apri 1 24, 1984 'APR 2 71984 COUNC1L14iHiv nUu��1 r�c1CHER Council President Victor J. Tedesco and • Members of the City Council When the Planning Commission recommended aqainst buildinq housinq at the Watergate Marina site in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Reaional Park, it also recommended that the site should be rezoned to reflect the Cit,y's land use plans. On November 18, 1983, the Plannin.g Commission initiated a 40-acre zonina study of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park. On April 13, 1984, the Planning Commission held a public hearinq on the proposed rezoninq of the park and recommended approval of the rezoninc�. The Planninq Commission 's resolution is attached. The park is now zoned R-1 and R-2 for park use, RM-3 for highrise apartment buildinqs, and B-3 for oeneral business. These zoning districts reflect the existin� use, proposed use, and private and public ownership pattern of the park in 1975, the year the zoning code was adopted. The study recommends that the R-2, RM-2, and 6-3 zoned land should be zoned R-1. The R-1 district re- flects the City' s land use plan for the park of public recreation use, �nrluding a marina and water-oriented commercial uses for the �rlatergate site. The Commission also considered controllina commercial , accessory uses in parks by makinq them special condition uses , or by zoninq them to a business district., but found that the existinq zoninn regulations and lease authorization process provides ample control of such uses. I am pleased to transmit this rezoninq amendment to you for review and action. Sincerely, �� `1 'r j� ' � j M rg Na r Mayo GL:RR:pmk �:-'�s 48 . �� : . � � �= ��-��9 �c�ty o# sai�� a�� an��g cfl�r��r� r�� i� �'d�� 84-04 _ �� April 13, 1984 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on November 18, 1983, adopted a resolution initiating a 40-acre study for the purpose of amending the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission rev�eaied the suggested amerid- ments and recommended a public hearing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.357(5) , the Planning Commission held a � public hearing on the proposed amendment at its ' April 13, I�84, �:�eting; and � WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined: .l. That tf�e number of real estat? descriptions affPCted by the amUndments renciers the obtaining of writ�en consent impractical ; 2. That a survey of an area in excess of 40 acres has been ma�e; 3. That a determination has been made that the amendments to the �oning Code proposed are related to the overall needs of the community, ta existing land use, and to plans for future land use; and . 4. That pursuant to State Statutes proper. notice of the hearing �-was given in the Pioneer Press and Dispatch on March 23, March 30, and Apr11 6, 1984. NOirl, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recorrmends approval o-F the 2oning Code amendments attached hereto as proposed in th� 40-a�re study pertaining to z�ni ng changes i n �he H i dd�n Fal 1 s-CrosUy Fari�� Fark area and �1-��s,ects th� P1 anni ng Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the Mayo r and City Council � for their review and action. �"j"��,f�� /_ Mr. Panqal - v��i� �� _�Y'- � r11�PSLr'r�n . 1� ��'�D�' 14 . . c��21i��,S�.�1 _ - WMITE - CITY CLtNN PINK - FINANCE G I:TY OF SA I NT PAUL Council CANARV - DEPARTMENT [�,// 9L�UE. - pAANOR File NO. � ��_�� . Co n il Resolution Presented By � Referred.To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, the City Council of Saint Paul requested the advice of the Planning Commission on the application of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and other regulations on a possible mixed housing and corrmercial - development at the Watergate Marina site; • WHEREAS, the Planning Commission studied the matter and, in a memorandum dated October 21 , 1983, made findings and the following recorrunendations: l . Housing should not be built within the regional park system at the Watergate site. 2. The Comprehensive Plan should remain unchanged with marina and boat lauching facilities as the primary use of the site and water-oriented comnercial as a secondary use. 3. The Parks and Recreation staff and others have raised the question of private use of public parks. This issue deserves a wider review and should be considered during the Corimission's and City Council 's update of the Parks and Recreation Plan. � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul ' does hereby adopt the Planning Commission's recommendations as land use policy for the Watergate Marina site. . COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Flstcher Nays °feN1 � - ' In Favor n�asanz Nicosia scne�bet __ Against BY � Tedesco Wilson Form prove by C' Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary By � By A►pproved by Ylavor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By