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84-1070 WHITE - CITV CLERK t PINK - FINANCE COIlI1C11 �f'/ /�/.�� SANARV =DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL Xy BLUE -MAVOR File NO. u • / • O� in�nce Ordinance N 0. ��,.� Presented By Refe To Committee: Date Out . Committee By Date An Ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code per- taining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul and the zoning maps thereof. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made a survey of a portion of the City of Saint Paul consisting of more than 40 acres for the purpose of considering amendments to the zoning ordinances and the Planning Commission has determined that the number of real estate descriptions being affected by the proposed changes would be im- practical to obtain; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission following public hearings held for that purpose has recommended that the zoning code be amended and the City Council having considered the report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, and having conducted a public hearing on the proposed zoning amendments on July 19, 1984, does hereby amend the zoning code pursuant to the authority granted by and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, � 462.357: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby amend the zoning ordinances by amending the zoning classifications for tl�e following properties of the zoning maps of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Nos. 33 and 41, as incorporated by reference in Section 60 .301 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code: COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Fletcher ��ew In Favor Masanz NiCOSia B Scheibel A gai n s t Y Tedesco Wilson Adopted by Council: Date Form Approve by City Attorn Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by yor for Submission to Council By By . - . �-�y- ��o . �7 j�.� I. Rezone from R-2 to R-1 That portion of Lot 7, Sec. 17, T. 28, N, R 23 W, lying SE 'ly of a �.ine bearing south 69° 43 ' west through the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the Ford Motor Co, property and a line parallel to and 763. 4 ft. south of the center line of said Sec. 17, containing 13.12 Acres MOL Ex part in Lot 4, Auditors Sub No. 87; Govt. Lot 7, in Sec. 17, T. 28, R. 23. E� part in lots 2 , 3 and 4 and bet lots 2 and 4, Auditors Sub. 87; Govt. Lot 3, W'ly of the centerline of �Iiss. River Blvd. in Sec. 17, T. 28, R. 23. Minnehaha Island, Sec. 17, T. 28, R. 23 Part of S 211. 6 ft. of Govt. Lot 4, W'ly of Miss. River Blvd. in Sec. 17, T. 28 . R. 23 Fart of Govt. Lot 1, W' ly of Miss. River Blvd. in Sec. 20, T. 28, R. 23 Part of Govt. Lot 1, S 'ly of the centerline of Miss. River Blvd. in Sec. 21, T. 28, R. 23 Blocks 4, 5, 6 and 7 and Block A, Hiawatha Park Add. #2 Lot 31 and 32, Fzanklin Steel 's Sub. II. Rezone from B-3 to R-1 Lots 1, 2 and 3, Fort SneTling View III. Rezone from RM-3 to R--1 Govt. Lot 4, S 'ly of the centerline of Shepard Road, in SE 1/4 of Sec. 21, T. 28, R. 23 -2- WHITE - CITV CLERK 1 PINK � FINANCE COl1I1C11 yn' i;ANA�RV - DEPARTMENT . CITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. 4 � /D�D BLUE -MAVOR , 0 rdindnce Ordinance N 0. ��J�'J� Presented By � erred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, approval and publication. -3- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays �islehsr F<YNN ��eW In Favor Masanz � Scheibei A gai n s t BY Tedesco � Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 8 1984 Form Appr d by City Attor y Certified a sed Counc' cr BY By Approved b Mayo • D e � �-� - G 2 8 198 Approved b Mayor for Submission to Council E�y�� - �'�� BY . PUBLtSNED ��P � - 19�4 � (RETURN TO JEROME SEGAL AFTER ADOPTION) WMITE •- GITV CLERK ' . � - PINK - FINANCE � CITY OF SAINT PAUL CANARY -DEPARTMENT �O11I1C11�o• �� D �� BLUE - MAVOR I a • Ord�n�znce o��nen�e N o. ��s Presented By Referr�d To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code per- taining to zoning for the City of Saint Paul and the zoning maps thereof. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made a survey of a portion of the City of Saint Paul consisting of more than 40 acres for the purpose of considering amendments to the zoning ordinances and the Planning Commission has determined that the number of real estate descriptions being affected by the proposed changes would be im- practical to obtain; and � WHEREAS, the Planning Commission following public hearings � held for that purpose has recommended that the zoning code be amended and the City Council having considered the report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, and having conducted a public hearing on the proposed zoning amenclments on 3uly 19, 1984, does hereh�.. amend the zoning code pursuant to the authority granted by and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, � 462.357: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That the Council of �the City of Saint Paul does hereby amend the zoning ordinances by amending the zoning classifications for the following px�operties of the zoning maps of the City of Saint Paul, Sheet Nos. 33 and 41, as �incorporated by reference in Section 60 .301 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code: : >. �� COUNCILMFN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Ftetchsr u,.,�, [n Favor Masanz scnei��ei Against BY � . Tedssco Wilson ' Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date. Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council . . . � � ��y-�o�d : � /��.5� I. Rezone from R-2 to R-1 That portion of Lot 7, Sec. 17, T. 28, N, R 23 W, lying SE 'ly of a line bearing south 69° 43 ' west through the , intersection of the westerly boundary line of the Ford Motor Co, property and a line parallel to and 763. 4 ft. south of the center line of said Sec. 17, containing 13. 12 Acres MOL � � Ex part in Lot 4 , Auditors Sub No. 87; Govt. Lot 7, in Sec. 17, T. 28 , R. 23. Ex part in lots 2 , 3 and 4 and bet lots 2 and 4, Auditors Sub. 87; Govt. Lot 3, W'ly of the centerline of Miss. River Blvd. in Sec. 17, T. 28, R. 23. Minnehaha Island, Sec. 17 , T. 28 , R. 23 Part of S 211. 6 ft. of Govt. Lot 4, W' ly of Miss. River Blvd. in Sec. 17, T. 28. R. 23 Part of Govt. Lot l, W' ly of Miss. River Blvd. in Ssc. 20, T. 2�8�,"R. 23 " � Part o� Govt. Lot 1, S ' ly of the centerline of Miss . River Blvd. in Sec. 21, T. 28, R. 23 • Blocks 4 , 5, 6 and 7 and Block A, Hiawatha Park Add. #2 Lot 31 and 32, Franklin Steel 's Sub. II. Rezone from B-3 to R-1 � Lots 1, 2 and 3, Fort Snelling View III. Rezone from RM-3 to R-1 • Govt. Lot 4, S ' ly of the centerline of Shepard Road, in ,SE 1/4 of Sec. 21, T. 28, R. 23 -2- �. wHITE -'CITV•CLERK PINK - FINANCE • COLIICII / CANARV - OEPARTMENT � GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. . �� " D�� BLUE - MAVOR n a • V rGLZIZLLIZCP. Ordinance N O. l��-� Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, approval and publication. -3- COUNCILMFN Requested by Department of: Yeas� Nays Fletcher p,ew In Favor Masanz scne ibei Against BY Tedesco Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney � Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary • BY F3y Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Bv ' Bv — . , r . �y �� --�t�`-�� ` � , � ' ��x °�°'""'"'°t� CITY OF SAINT PAUL __.`�,t, o.�; -�� "''� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK �� ; ;� u�iiuu �; �.,,+. �°= ALBERT B. OLSON, CITY CLERK ,��°' '••' � 386 City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 "'imm��.m�°�``` ��r-.Y'v�. GEORGE LATIMER �,��,i k�;: ` 612-298-4231 MAYOR ��Y - 9 �a4 C�UNCILMA�1 kU�totl r�.rii%HLK 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. , ��48 - � �� . .� ' � . - ��`9 . . � , ��y-io�d �� +G��/ O� Sa�� c��.9� ��ng c��r�� r��.� ��i� r'd�� 84-04 _ (�� Apri 1 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�ea�ed the suggested americt- 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, 1984, tr:�eting; and � WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined: .l. That t��e number of real estate descriptions affected by the ar��ndments renciers �the obtaining of written consent impractical ; 2. That a survey of an area in excess of 40 acres has been mac�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 �as given in the Pioneer Press and Dispatch on March 23, March 30, and Apr11 b� 1984. _ N041, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission reco „ ends approval o�F the Zoning Code amendments attached hereto as proposed in the 40-a�re study pertain�ng to zoni ng changes i n �h� H i ddzn Fal l s-CrusDy Far�r� Fark area and �-i�a�ects th� P�d1111711�j Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the Mayo r and City Council for their review and actian. �'j'�� /__Mr. Panqal - _�..._..�. ��:� �� Ml"-J anE'g,rsin � �� 1/'�� 1� � . . c'��i�''�.5��.�t _ - - . . � • ' . . 9 � � � ' ��y-/o�d � �� G��/ O� 5�� .�� n��g c�r��s�� r��-� �� ' 84-04 _ � �� _Apr�� 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�ea�ed 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, tr:�eting; and � WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined: 1. That the number of real estate descriptions affected by the a��ndments renciers the obtaining of written 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, to existing land use, and to plans for future land use; and 4. That pursuant to State Statutes proper. notice of the hearing �.�aas given in the Pioneer Press and Dispatch on March 23, March 30, and April b, 1984. _ N041, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLUED, that the P1 anni ng Commi ssion recorr►;nends approval o-F the Zoning Code amendments attached hereto as proposed in th� 40-a�re study pertaining tu zoni ng changes i n �h� H i dd�n Fal 1 s-Crosl�y Farir� Fark area and �-i�i�ects tha P1 anni ny Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the Mayor and City Council for their review and actian. �(j�� /`-Mr. Panqal - v��>�� Mr. 1,3nPgr�n . l� ��' 14 � a�a��s�.� _ - •.� • . : � , -��f,��' � � ' ��-�o�v �� ZONING COMt�iITTEE STAFF REPORT ----------------------------- ----------------------------- File #9506 1 . APPLICANT: WATERGATE 40-ACRE STUDY DATE OF HEARING: 4/13/�4 2. CLASSIFICATION: Rezoning 3. LOCATION: Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Park 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See file 5. PRESENT ZONIN6: ZONING CODE REFERENCE: Section 64,��?0 6. STAFF INVESTIGATION & REPORT: DATE 2/3/84 BY Roger Ryan I . PURPOSE When the Planning Corrmission recommended against building housing at � ��e Watergate Marina site in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park, it also recommended that the site should be rezoned to reflect the City's land use plans. In November, 1983, the Planning Commission initiated a 40-acre zoning study of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park. The Planning Division has consid�red the zoning of the park in relationsh.ip to existing use and to the City's iand use plans. Staff findings and recomnendations are outlined in this document. II. 40-ACRE STUDY Minnesota Statutes Section 462.357, Subd. 5 permits St. Paul to amend its Zoning Code without obtaining consent petitions when all of the following conditions are met: 1 . The whole area of the city or an area of not less than 40 acres has been surveyed. 2. The number of real estate descriptions affected by zoning changes and alterations renders the obtaining of written consent impractical . 3. The Planning Comnission reports in writing as to the proposals' relationship to the overall needs of the community, to existing land use or to a plan for future land use. 4. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance, changes, or alterations is conducted, with notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing published at least once a week for three successive weeks prior to the public hearing. III. FINDINGS A. The area surveyed for this study — Hidden Falls Park, Crosby Farm Park, and Pike Island -- is 1 ,200 acres. B. The number of real estate descriptions affected by this change is 74, making it impractical to obtain written consent. C. Land Use Policy The City's land use plan states that the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park is a regional park and that the primary use of the Watergate Marina site should be as a marina and boat launching facility. Water-oriented commercial uses, such as marina products sales, rentals, concessions, boat repair and storage, and a restaurant, are also allowed as secondary uses. D. Existing Zoninc� The �tidden Falls-Crosby Farms park is zoned as snown on P1ap I. The park is zoned according to tne oV;nership an�! t!�e existir,g and intended uses of 1975, the year the Zoning Code was adopted. . . �� o�o i�� WATERGATE 40-ACRE STUOY (#9506) Page 2 D. Existing Zoning Cont'd. The B-3 parcel , now part of the park, was owned by the Svoboda Boat �,�orks , and used for a marina and boat sales and repair business. The Watergate Marina parcel was zoned RM-3 because the private owner had secured building permits to construct a high rise apartment building. Zoning policy of 1975 was to place parkland in the same zoning district as the lowest density adjoining residential district. Hidden Falls was zoned R-2, which was the zoning district of the residential area adjoining the park on the east. Crosby Farm park was adjoined by industrial and medium and high density apartment zones. Rather than zone the park in an apartment district, it was zoned the lowest density one-family district, R-1. E. Recommended Zoning Changes The existing zoning of the two parks reflects the use and ownership pattern of 1975. In order to keep pace with changes since then, including changes in City land use policy, the parks should be zoned as recommended below. 1 . Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Open Space Hidden Falls Park and Crosby Farm Park, which were once separated by privately owned parcels, are now one continuous park and should be in the same zoning district. Hidden Falls Park should be rezoned from R-2 to R- 1 2. Old Svoboda Boat Works This parcel is now open space and should be zoned R-1. 3. Watergate Marina Site When the staff recommended that the Planning Comnission initiate a 40-acre study to rezone the site, the staff suggested the following four alternatives: a. Do nothing now; wait for a new proposal f or development. b. Rezone R-1 and determine that commercial uses within City parks are secondary uses which are already adequately controlled by the Parks and Recreation Division, the Mayor and the City Council . c. Rezone part of the site B-2 or B-3 for the boatworks and anticipated commercial development. d. Amend the zoning text to make comnercial operations in parks special condition uses. Rezone the Watergate site R-1 and have any additional corrmercial development apply for a special condition use permit. The Planning Division staff recommends alternative "b". Alternative "b" is the most consistent with land use plans and the Zoning Code. Zoning the site R-1 will make the existing marina, boat sales, boat repair, and boat storage uses conf orming uses. Future secondary uses, such as a restaurant, can be adequately controlled by the Zoning Code, the Parks and Recreation Division, Mayor, and City Council . The existing primary use and the City's land use plans for the site are for a marina and boat launching f acility a.s part of a regional park. The existing RM-3 zoning of the site permits multiple-f amily housing, day care, and foster homes, but not marinas and parks. The existing use is nonconforming. In R-1 through R-4, one-family districts, the code permits "publicly owned and operated libraries, parks and recreation facilities." The marina is owned by the City, operated by City through lease conditions and is a water recreation facility. Zoning the site R-1 will make the marina and park conforming uses. The Watergate Marina will be in the same situation as the marina at Harriet Island which is operated through a lease from the City and is locate� �n a R-4 district. � • ', '• � • ' � � � . � � - . � ��io�� WAiERGATE 40-ACRE STUDY (#9506) Page 3 3. Watergate Marina Site Cont'd. When Watergate is zoned R-1, the existing marina products sales, boat repair and storage uses established at the site will be permitted accessory uses of the marina. The Zoning Code defines accessory use as: "A use which is clearly incidental to, customarily found in connection with, and. . . located on the same zoning lot as, the use to which it is related". The Watergate sales, repair, and storage uses are clearly incidental to, custamarily found with, and on the same zoning lot as the marina. Additional planned secondary uses, such as a restaurant, could be established at Watergate provided they are accessory uses to the marina. The uses would have to b� . incidental to the primary recreation nature of the marina. � . Watergate is leased to a tenant who operates the marina. In order to • establish additional accessory uses at the site, a new or amended lease would have to be agreed to. The Parks and Recreation Division, Mayor and City Council would have to approve the lease. The lease authorization process provides ample control of accessory uses. The other alternatives are not as desirable as alternative "b" for the following reasons: Alternative a: The existing RM-3 zoning does not reflect City land use policy and leaves the marina and park nonconforming. . Alternative c: B-2 or B-3 zoning would suggest that the site is privately owned and is primarily commercial in nature, rather than a publicly owned recreation f acility. Since the land is publicly owned and the Mayor and � City Council must approve leases for use of the property by private parties, the public has a high degree of control over the property. To add commercial zoning restrictions, intended to protect public interest in the use of private property, would be redundant. It would also unnecessarily raise zoring questions for concessionary operations in parks � throughout the City. Alternative d: Permitting commercial special condition uses in parks could allow corr�nercial uses to dominate parks. Requiring commercial uses to be accessory uses, as in alternative b, helps ensure commercial use will support recreation use of parks. As with alternative c, special condition use permits would be an inefficient duplication of the public � control already existing because of public ownership. 4. Summar The R-2, RM-3, and B-3 zoned land in the Hidden-Falls-Crosby Farm park should be rezoned to R-1. Map 2 shows the proposed zoning. 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City CoWncil F R O M � C o m m i r t e e O h C ITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION C H AIR Councilman Bob Fletcher Letter of tlle Mayor transmitting the Planning Cor►unission 40-acre Study � for rezoning of property in the Hidden Palls-Crosby Farm Park Area, together with resolution adopting the Planning Commission's recorrm►endations. . At its meeting of June 13, 1984, the City Development Corrunittee approved a motion recorrQnending approval of the Planning Corrnnission's recorrmiendations on the above matter. ' . . . _ __ � . �r�rni ��.i • . __'"._''_" __ _ __ • ' �� c�Tt� c �En�Z �.��. 6��==�'o;..;,, GITY OF SA.INT �AUL ��s •r,�� . �4 � • OFFICE OF THE MAYOR �,� ;, _ , �a �ife;�►itt� �e + p 'r `Sr`��hi;t 3�:!ti �y ' C.iT—" O ��Q�1 U ^'� � �� 34? CITY HALL /��! "''�"�� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 �� " GEORGE LATIMER (612) 29&-4323 MAYOR April 24, 1984 Council President Victor J. Tedesco and Members of the City Council ' When the P1 anni nq Commi ssi on recommended aqai n st bui 1 di nq housi na at the Watergate Marina site in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Reoional Park, it also recommended that the site should be rezoned to reflect the Cit,y's land use plans. On November 18, 1983, the Planninq Commission initiated a 40-acre zoninq stUdy of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park. On April 13, 1984, the Plannin4 Commission held a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of the park and recommended approval of the rezoning. The Planning Commission's resolution is attached. The park is now zoned R-1 and R-2 for park use, RM-3 for hiqhrise apartment buildinqs, and B-3 for aeneral business. These zoning districts reflect the existing 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 B-3 zoned land should be zoned R-1. The R-1 district re- flects the City's land usN r?�n for the park of public recreation use, including a marina and water-oriented commercial uses for the ��latergate site. The Commission aiso considered controlling cammercial , accessory uses in parks by making them special condition uses, or by zoning them to a business district, but found that the existinq zonin.ct regulations and lease authorization process provides ample control of such uses. I am pleased to transmit this rezoning amendment to you for review and action. sincerely, p � ;' � �. a r4 � '� r . Mayo GL:RP,:pmk " � � � f r^I-� �� . '-�� •ij . �' h i'ti .� c_.�E� � �_=x r rn -�ci� i„�,, p ',.Y� ..� �� C7 � 1"rl �� .�.a � ,� �T : , ' �9 � � ' � �y� ia��o � ` i�i�s ��y O� 5.�� .�� r�� t�n r��;e�� r., ��i� �'d�� 84-04 - �,`�� Apri 1 13, 1984 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, on November 18, 1983, adopted a resolution Znitiating a 40-acre study for the purpose of amending the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission revie4led the suggestecE amend-� � ments and recommended a public hearing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.357(5) , the Planning Comnission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment at its' April I3, 1984, �:�eting; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined: 1. That the n+amber of r?al estate descri�t�ons affer.ted by the am�ndments renders the obtaining of written consent impractical ; 2. That a survey of an area in excess of 40 acres has 6een ma�e; 3. That a determination has been r�ade that the amendments to tf�e �oning Code proposed are related to the overall needs of the community, to existing land use, ar�d ta plans for future land use; and _ 4. That pursuant to State Statutes proper notice of the hearing �as given in �he Pioneer Press and Dispatch on March 23, March 30, and April 6„ 1984. NObJ, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recam�n�nds approva7 of the Zoning Code amendments attached hereto as proposed in the 40-a�re study per�aining tu zoning change� ir� tP�e Hidden Falls-Cf�usby Farm Purk area ar�d di�•e��s thz P1an»ir�g Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the t�Iayo� and City Council � for their review and action. ��J;�� ,�"',�i�/ Mr. Panqal - c�'...�'�'��'l �'�� Mr. I an?9� 1�1 �C1�� 14 c��S� � "- i • , • ' Gv�-_�y_/D�a ` /7/v�� - ZONING COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT File #9506 1 . APPLICANT: WATERGATE 40-ACRE STUDY DATE OF HEARING: 4/13/84 . 2. CLASSIFICATION: Rezoning 3. LOCATION: Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Park 4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See file 5. PRESENT ZONING: ZONING CODE RErERENCE: Section 64.400 6. STAFF INVESTIGATION & REPORT: DATE 2/3/84 BY Roger Ryan I . PURPOSE When the Planning Corrmission recommended against building housing at the Watergate Marina site in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park, it also recorrmended that the site should be rezoned to reflect the City's land use plans. In November, 1983, the Planning Commission initiated a 40-acre zoning study of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park. The Planning Division has considered the zoning of the park in relationsh.ip to existing use and to the City's land use plans. Staff findings and recommendations are outlined in this document. II. 40-ACRE STUDY Minnesota Statutes Section 462.357, Subd. 5 permits St. Paul to amend its Zoning Code without obtaining consent petitions when all of the following conditions are met: 1 . The whole area of the city or an area of not less than 40 acres has been surveyed. 2. The number of real estate descriptions affected by zoning changes and alterations renders the obtaining of written consent impractical . 3. The Planning Corrmission reports in writing as to the proposals' relationship to the overall needs of the community, to existing land use or to a plan for future land use. 4. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance, changes, or alterations is conducted, with notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing published at least once a week for three successive weeks prior to the public hearing. III. FINDINGS A. The area surveyed f or this study — Hidden Falls Park, Crosby Farm Park, and Pike Island — is 1 ,200 acres. B. The number of real estate descriptions affected by this change is 74, making it impractical to obtain written consent. C. Land Use Policy The City's land use plan states that the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm park is a regional park and that the primary use of the Watergate Marina site should be as a marina and boat launching f acility. Water-oriented commercial uses, such as marina products sales, rentals, concessions, boat repair and storage, and a restaurant, are also allowed as secondary uses. D. Existing Zoning The Hidden Falls-Crosby Farms park is zoned as shown on Map 1. The park is zoned according to the ownership and the existing and intended uses of 1975, the year the Zoning Code was adopted. . _. , . ��c_�� . ��/�/�� /�'� WATERGATE 40-ACRE STUDY (#9506) Page 2 D. Existing Zoning Cont'd. The 6-3 parcel , now part of the park, was owned by the Svoboda Boat Works, an� used for a marina and boat sales and repair business. The Watergate Marina parcel was zoned RM-3 because the private owner had secured building permits to construct a high rise apartment building. Zoning policy of 1975 was to place parkland in the same zoning district as the lowest density adjoining residential district. Hidden Falls was zoned R-2, which was the zoning district of the residential area adjoining the park on the east. Crosby Farm park was adjoined by industrial and medium and high density apartment zones. Rather than zone the park in an apartment district, it was zoned the lowest density one-family district, R-1. E. Recommended Zoning Changes The existing zoning of the two parks reflects the use and ownership pattern of 1975. In order to keep pace with changes since then, including changes in City land use policy, the parks should be zoned as recommended below. 1 . Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Open Space Hidden Falls Park and Crosby Farm Park, which were once separated by privately owned parcels, are now one continuous park and should be in the same zoning district. Hidden Falls Park should be rezoned from R-2 to R-1 2. Old Svoboda Boat Works This parcel is now open space and should be zoned R-1. 3. Watergate Marina Site When the staff recorrmended that the Planning Commission initiate a 40-acre study to rezone the site, the staff suggested the following four alternatives: a. Do nothing now; wait for a new proposal for development. b. Rezone R-1 and determine that commercial uses within City parks are secondary uses which are already adequately controlled by the Parks and Recreation Division, the Mayor and the City Council . c. Rezone part of the site B-2 or B-3 for the boatworks and anticipated commercial development. d. Amend the zoning text to make commercial operations in parks special condition uses. Rezone the Watergate site R-1 and have any additional comnercial development apply f or a special condition use permit. The Planning Division staff recommends alternative "b". Alternative "b" is the most consistent with land use plans and the Zoning Code. Zoning the site R-1 will make the existing marina, boat sales, boat repair, and boat storage uses conf orming uses. Future secondary uses, such as a restaurant, can be adequately cortrclle�+ by the Zoning Cede, the Parks and Recreation Division, Mayor, and City Council . The existing primary use and the City's land use plans for the site are for a marina and boat launching f.acility as part of a regional park. The existing RM-3 zoning of the site permits multiple-f amily housing, day care, and foster homes, but not marinas and parks. The existing use is nonconforming. In R-1 through R-4, one-family districts, the code permits "publicly owned and operated libraries, parks and recreation f acilities." The marina is owned by the City, operated by City through lease conditions and is a water recreation facility. Zoning the site R-1 will make the marina and park conforming uses. The Watergate Marina will be in the same situation as the marina at Harriet Island which is operated through a � lease from the City and is located in a R-4 district. � � � G�� lO�l� /7/�.� WATERGATE 40-ACRE STUDY (#9506) Page 3 3. Watergate Marina Site Cont'd. • When Watergate is zoned R-1, the existing marina products sales, boat repair and storage uses established at the site will be permitted accessory uses of the marina. The Zoning Code defines accessory use as: "A use which is clearly incidental to, customarily found in connection with, and. . . located on the same zoning lot as, the use to which it is related". The Watergate sales, repair, and storage uses are clearly incidental to, customarily found with, and on the same zoning lot as the marina. Additional planned secondary uses, such as a restaurant, could be established at Watergate provided they are accessory uses to the marina. The uses would have to be . incidental to the primary.recreation nature of the marina. Watergate is leased to a tenant who operates the marina. In order to � establish additional accessory uses at the site, a new or amended lease would have to be agreed to. The Parks and Recreation Division, Mayor and City Council would have to approve the lease. The lease authorization process provides ample control of accessory uses. � The other alternatives are not as desirable as alternative "b" for the following reasons: Alternative a: The existing RM-3 zoning does not reflect City land use policy and leaves the marina and park nonconforming. . Alternative c: B-2 or B-3 zoning would suggest that the site is privately owned and is primarily commercial in nature, rather than a publicly owned recreation f acility. Since the land is publicly owned and the Mayor and � City Council must approve leases for use of the property by private parties, the public has a high degree of control over the property. To add cornrnercial zoning restrictions, intended to protect public interest in the use of private property, would be redundant. It would also unnecessarily raise zoning questions for concessionary operations in parks � throughout the City. Alternative d: Permitting commercial special condition uses in parks could allow corr�nercial uses to dominate parks. Requiring corrr�nnercial uses to be accessory uses, as in alternative b, helps ensure commercial use will support recreation use of parks. As with alternative c, special condition use permits would be an inefficient duplication of the public � control already existing because of public ownership. 4. Summary The R-2, RM-3, and 6-3 zoned land in the Hidden-Falls-Crosby Farm park should be rezoned to R-l. Map 2 shows the proposed zoning. 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On November 18, 1983, the Planning Co�rnnission initiated a 40-Acre zoning study of the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Park area, which includes the Watergate Marina site. On Nlay 8, 1984, the City Council referred to the City Development Committee a letter fram the Mayor transmitting the Planning Commission's 40-Acre Study for rezoning of property in the Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm Fark area (copy enclosed) . At its June 13 meeting, the City Development Co�unittee recommended approval of the Planning Corrnnission's recormnendations, along with a Council Resolution adopting these reconnnendations (copy of resolution enclosed) . As I believe the resolution and 40-Acre Study settles the matter concerning the building of housing at the Watergate Marina site referred to in the November 10, 1983 letter, I am requesting that the November 10 letter concerning the Watergate site be removed from the Matters Referred to Corrmmittee List. If you have any questions concerning this, please call me. Thanks. � -- ;t -,� � ,� }� BF/lm ��.� ; , .� � � 4 ;':� r � o � _r �) . _ v� .. � �_:�f ,. _r..� - .._.�7X CI'TY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5378 �48 i� . . �� +��1��o.� GITY OF SAINT PAUL °��jy��% o � OFFICE OF THE MAYOR � �!�/07� '' iii�iii i : �� „� /7/�5'j ,... 347 CITY HALL SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 GEORGE LATIMER (612) 298-4323 MAYOR /v� t�� FD October 31 , �Y9�33 � � S�•n�!^ `'•t �, �'`';:��'v /��i.7 Council President Tedesco and `�,��FF, � Members of the Ci ty Counci 1 �-y '�'F 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 commercial 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 Cormission's r.ecomnendation. I believe that the review process for this proposal is an example of both the value to our corr�nunity 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 Comnission's advice to you for your consideration. Seincerely � � org Latimer , Mayor GL/bq � �� 3 ' • � ` �1��0 / / . . _ '(�-�l�/D�l(� ciiy af saint paul = ��s p!anning commission resolution �ife number 83-38 ��te flrtnhar �]_,� 1 QR'� • I�:HEREAS, the City Council of Saint Paul has requested the advice of tr�e Plannirg Commission on the application of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and other regulations on a possible mixed housing and commercial development at the 4Jater- gate Marina site; and , I�;HEREAS, the Planning Commission has studied the matter and deterrr�ined 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 comrrercial development that would be supportive of river� marina, and park usage, including boat repair and storage� marina supplies, rentals, concessions; and a restaurant; 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 I�HEREAS, the Planning Commission finds no policy 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 RESOLUED, that the Planning Cammission makes the folloaring recommendations to the City Council : 1 . Housing should not be built within the regional park system at the l+latergate site. 2. The Comprehensive Plan should remain unchanged with marina and boat launching facilities as the primary use of the si�e 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 rev�e��: and shou�d be considered during the Co��mission ' s end Ci�y Councii ' s upaate of the Parks and Recreation Plan. �E IT FURTHER RESOLUED, that the Planning Commission' s rindings ar�d reco�-.T,enaations, as sno�.�n in the memorandum dated October 21 , 1983, with i±s at�ac��er��s, ':�e irans- mitted to the ��^ayor and the Ci�y Council ror their consideration, �:��/�d b�/ Cochrane y ��(�;'�� b�/ Tobl er �i� ��r\/�� 14 aC��If1S� � ��'�-io 9 ��-C1TT pP;. � CITY OF SAINT PAUL�� a = a DEPARTMENT OF PLANNfNG AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT a IIIIII�IIUI � a un t;it u � DIVISION OF PLANNWG � � �sb• 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul, Minnesota,55102 612-292-1577 GEORGE UTIMER MAYOR T0 . President Victor Tedesco and Members of the City Council . FROM: David Lanegran, Chairman�� St. Paul Planning Commissi n SUSJ: Change of Comprehensive Plan For Housing at Watergate DATE: October 21 , 1983 Introductj,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. Nousing 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 �he Mississippi River. " Attachments The work done by the Planning Commission is documented by several attachments : Pages A. Location Map 5 B. Watergate Marina Chronology of Plans , Regulations , G Development Proposals C. Comprehensive Plan Citations 8 D. Controls and Change Procedures 10 E. Pros and Cons on Housing Development at Watergate 12 Marina F. Proposed Site Plan With Housing 14 G. Gary Svoboda 's Correspondence of September 26 and 15 October 6 � H. Position of Division of Parks and Recreation on �g Proposal for Housing at Watergate Marina � � ��--'�y-�a�a � . 9 ' � i ��.� Background A. Scope of Issue The Planning Commission 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 an d 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 recommen dations 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 , regulations , and development proposlas for the site. Mr. Svoboda 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 tiie site, discussed the Parks and Recreation Division 's opposition to housing, recommended agairist residential devel- opment and reaffirmed existing plans= and asked staff to prepare this report. 4. At an October 14 meeting, the Committee approved this repo rt. 5. At an October 21 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted this report. The staff cal]ed and solicited participation from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Southwest Area District Council . Many other individuals , elected officials , and groups expressed interest in tlie Planning Commission's review process . The mailing list grew to 32, and 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 Hi dden Falls-Crosby Farm '�egional park. The Parks and Reereation Plan proposes a full service marina and boat launching facility at the site. The River Corridor Plan says the site should be an activity center within the regional park. The site should have a ma rina and public boat launching facility. The plan supports additional commercial , including sale of marine gea r, rentals , concessions , and a restaurant. The Plan recommen ds marina expansion to upst ream basin . The Plan proposals are cited in Attachment C. _2_ �- ��a�d . . � � � 8�--��9 . � ,�� The site is zoned RM-3, high-rise, high-density residential . Townhouse$ and apartment buildings are permitted. The River Corridor overlay zoning classifies the site as RC-Z, River Corridor Fload 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 applicab1e 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 considered 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 Hidden Falls-Crosby Farm regional park. A full-service marina should operate as an activity center in the park. Some commercial devel- opment is allowa6le in suppo rt of river, marina, and pa rk usage. This commercial development should be secondary in impo rtance to the overall recreation use. Commercial development could include marina product sales , rentals , concessions , boat repair and storage, and a restaurant. The Comprehensive Plan does not support the deveTopment of housing within the regional park system at the Watergate Marina site. B. Arguments Against Housing Are Stronger The arguments against housing carry more 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- � . ��o�o � � . 9 . . . ��s 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 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 Recreatian staff and others have raised the question of private use of public parks . This issue deserves a w.ider review and should be considered durir.g the Commission's and City Council 's update of the Parks and Recreation Plan. 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'C' �•l c v,. , L ^ ':. , .D= =' £� c''" ,- ..�'� ^� . ��c ;�`�� _ , 1i;3:iH�yll'd '� � - -� -- _ ..,,,�.. .�.:��`� '�� -�� .� �' . �\ •• �V �. t h � � �, .� - :� ��1 L . .} - -��Y/� . . � . - ' ,�--• \ , ' - ,' , r ., f , ' -.� ` . �,\ � `�\� _ �� ' / �`1� � � `:_ , � _ '� _.._-- �\ � , . _ . � .,O'_li.O��""15',�� - '�. , . . • . , . _ � - %�� ATTACN�•'ENT B � � � �� /D�D . /�� 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 tne 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 reguTations 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, v�alkways, roadways, parking areas, and public access to harbor. -6- � ��/o�a ,� ,. � ti; :: . „ �„� h , c�,�� ; r�ue� . . . $ � �� 7 13. In December 1978, City Council adopted the River Corridor ?lan. Tre site i s to be an acti vi ty center Hri thi n the Hi dden Fal i s-Cr��sb,� �arm open space system. The site will have a full services marina ar,d public launching facility, and will include sale of marina gear, rentals, concessions, and restaurant. The site will be publiciy owned and developed for recreation water use services . The marina use w-ill 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 l�'80, the state supreme court upheld lower courts jury award. 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✓�etropolitan 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. , . . - �- � � � ��y i°�d ATTACHMENT C �'�`r5 Comprehensive Plan Citations Th ree chapters of the Comprehensive Plan cite the Watergate Marina - The Mississippi River Corridor Plan, the Parks and Recreation Plan, and the Land Use Plan. Citations a re shown below. R. Mississippi River Corridor Plan The Watergate site is called Holiday Harbor in this plan. 1 . Land Use/Ci rculation Recommendations : "Activity centers within the open space system include: 3.Holiday Harbor Marina" . Page 21 . 2. Veh i cul a r Ci rcul ati on Recommen dati on ; "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, Cammercial 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 facifiity provid�ng recreational water use services . " Page 38 6. Valley, Circulation Recommendation : "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 rbor, an d th e Upper Channel at Pi ke's Is 1 an d. Page 66 8. Recreational Water Recommendation : "3. River access fo r boat launching will be provided at four locations : Hidden Falls , Holiday Harbor, Lilydale and Harriet Is?and. " Page 66 _8_ . ATTACHMENT C, continued I • �r.�--��--�- �� io �d "S.Holiday Harbor will be expanded to include the existing �7l,S'� 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 [!evelop 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 "Major Public and Semi Public Open Space. " Between 4 and 5. . � ' -9- .� ,�-• . � 0�0//�� o i �Q L o Jl,.,l. 0 1P��JH�k,'lltl '^ � J W . �. � 11" O lD � '� 'S �i � _h tn �+ lD . a �" o � � � a -a � a � N � � � � c'f' p. 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PAUL PLANNING COMMISSION FR: GARY SVOBODA RE: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT THE 1YATERGATE FACILITY As you know from your staff report, water-orient.ed commercial is currently permitted at the Watergate site by the river corridor plan as ►veil as the City's comprehensive plan. However, the current zoning of the site is Rhi-3 and if commercial only were to be permitt.ed, a zoning change �vould be needed. After years of investigating the possibility of rvhat 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 � � obJectives 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 way as to be inter�voven with the �ommercial. The develo�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 the parks, thereby reducing the Cit.y'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,i!bo'r..�. Oirtdr:e .hesei• H�C�aulic Gas F�bttrc;la55 Wood P',asb,. Steel L1�e�. , _,. oq•, g�� _- . ci,..-�,..=i Tra:iannn SfuUU'f;Q �;.�:ny, RC•in.,��.�.'.;.., . ' � ATTACHP�'Et•JT G, conti nued . . • - ' � '��'��+�`��' ' / ��io�o i�� It is anticipated that the commerical developed at the site would be somewhere 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 t.o remember that the City o►vns the land and is currently leasing it to Svoboda Boat Works, Iric. , 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 raised 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 property such as the old St. Paul Ramsey Anchor Hospital. Secondly, the reason that the site was acquired from Rein Development was 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 line 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 rvould 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 w�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- . � � �y- �o7d _ ' ' �7��`'s r � - � ��,s�,�w�.�;; . �� a s.�t��.aa��r��..c� ' menea�k ot-� a Siifuest�atlit .• "1±�i�ieCode.-to ' �o�di�art�pds ,+ iaAht�UiI�01�t�}t�o' 'y'tarm}�ri:�pd �A$fhe C�ty�'Phnnin[Ca�i�Yfon , �d#ln1MiC�1��Pri113.�+�tdhtuu� ��°�� : ti;,, ' �KT#�'�i,,Jiq� �,:�. � Jiqe ��q�!lf��iA,R'�st�,t„a�. ,��` � ��: :. . , _ � � tf+!e�b:� �te�by t�Cauiidl Ju��,1�,, , �PP�'ovtld 11!1Y a,�#. . - iJn47;19Bf) ; . . , . ,: ,.. �_ . f:. �'; � �_. ` � �„ .; . � ' - ' ,,,+�� ,�J ',,�t "�� . . . . . . _ . : . _ � . . . . , , � : . . _ .: . , , :, ti . � �Y: � ,� R , a, y • �� 4-`., , �' �� , , - i _ , �� . � ,. ... ..'� ' ' . J .� �� , . ,.. . . . � .. . . - .. . .��.: �}. . . � ��x � � � � I .��,� �; � \ �, ''` . . !" ,4. . µ�� . J � ,� , . ¢ �;. , .i- � � . 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