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278534 WNITE - CITY CLERK �� . PINK - FINANCE n - CANARY - DEPARTMENT G I TY O F SA I NT 1 �U L COUtIC1I BLUE - MAYOR � File N . nc ' Res ' . Presented By Referred T Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date � WHEREAS, a municipality may, pursuant to P�innesota Statutes, � 462.353, carry on comprehensive municipal planning activities for guiding the future development and improve�nent of the munici- pality; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul �nay, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, � 462 .355, subdivision 3, adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation of its planning commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Co�unission has recommended the adoption of an addendum to the District 11 and District 13 components of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the following action by the Council of the City of Saint Paul is not an implicit adoption of a comprehensive plan of 1963; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the University Avenue Plan as an addendum to the District 11 and District 13 Plan components of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Saint Paul (a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A) , subject to such review by the Metropolitan Council as may be required by law. COU(VCILME[V Requestgd by Department of: Yeas Nays Hunt �evine � [n Favor Maddox Q McMahon B Showalter - __ Agaillst Y — — Tedesco Wilson Adopted by Council: Date APR �� Form Approv y C' Attot y Certified s• b Conncil Sec r BY � – � �� App by :Navor: at �r� R 14R� . APPr y Mayor for Su s io � il By — B PUBL�SHEV APR 17: 198� .� � UNIVERSITY AVENUE PLAN DRAFT � � CONTENTS: . STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .1 HISTORY„ :l � UNIVERSITY�AVENUE�TODAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 UNIVERSITY AVENUE IP4AGE, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,, , ,6 PROPOSALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .8 ' � Transportation. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Land Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Urban Design. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . � � �.12 Economic Development, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 16 STAGE ONE AC1`ION PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 � Transportation Issue Paper: :: : :: : :: : : ,20 Lan�! Use Issue Paper. . ,26 lirban Design Issue Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 � Economic.Development•Issue•Paper:: ::: .36 CREDITS. . .39 � � i l l � � � � � � � � STATEMENT OF PURPOSE University Avenue, from Cleveland Avenue to Lexington Avenue, is the dividing line � between District 11 and District 13. Secause each district only includes one side of the street, neither district attempted to develop a comprehensive University Avenue commercial component in their respective district plans. � Therefore, an "overlay" district, defined by Thomas Avenue to the north, I-94 to the south, Cleveland Avenue to the west, and Lexington Avenue to the east, was created to. fill this planning void within the Comprehensive Plan. The University � Avenue Plan is the product of cooperation between District 11 , District 13, and the business community in producing a guide for future redevelopment and growth in the Midway commercial area. � � � � � i � . � � � � � � 1 � , � HIStO � � The late 1800s was a period of economic qrowth for St. Paul with the � city expandin� from its oriqinal steamboat landinq near the downtown to the area above the bluffs and westward toward Minneapolis. One of the major routes between the two growinq cities was University Avenue. � Oriqinally named in 1874, University Avenue connected the University of Minnesota and Hamline University. However, in 1880, the development _ of the Minnesota Transfer Yards forced the Avenue to be relocated to � its �resent route. • . � . .,!+, � �.. �A ..MN � ��, �' 'r � • '. ��• � 4� � `I��j��r {�� . I�.: __}• _ _ _ . j � .__ __ �� _ _. ��;�,,,►►, � �� ,� -�_ -_��, -_ -�� .� � .��: . _ _ 1 4 -•_ , � - — — �� e •`• _ _ �_ _ -='� 1'r,. � � � � �� ` -. ��I� ,� , l _. _" � � . � ''�. _ _ . . , ,. - � Durinq its early years, University Avenue was primarily residential , providinq housing for a growin� labor force. In 1890 the electric trolley � line, the "inter-city route", was built on University, encourac�ina further residential , commercial , and industrial �rowth. � s � t y + ��. __ ��j�:.�?q•• �� ..� r f/ ' �, � r�� • --^ - � t . ,'l . e. tl� `1 Tv• , � •I' � _ p�- ��i�x,.� � -�� ' `� 4�� — _�y.� � , 4;.f'. t' � '/"'k� � — �- - ':_ .--a.;- .rJ�;� °�' ;��' �,.,,-•...,—�-"" ;r^, ... �.v'" �.. �,� �r' _ _ � 2 � , The early 1900s saw the development of small comnercial areas which s�rved � the adjacent community alona the Avenue. However, the �rowing nopularity of the automobile beqan to chan�e the Avenue's orientation. By the late 1920s, the Avenue had become the location for many autort�obile dealers � and businesses offerin� auto parts and services . � `.'. � '�'�'- _ �'-.: � � ---...--- ,�; :a ; - - -. ..r- • � - =� � �Q�� Ity,� c�r �i . _� - D_� --- �- : - .- � :._�=-=�:..---�� : . , -�a�� ' �-�r�-.``�� :.:� .�. _ `j �:`. �- � — _- '� _ •�r�x•• _ +�'� '�se: �+-- �.` -t.� `� �� , � ~ _ �� '_ __ �� T— =s� .�� _ � �_ ,� :�..i... ��f � y t'� �� ;,�'+ M� pIGY� _ Y" _ = . � �'=-_- 4��" _;-z-; � __ �:_ _ `_� i. �__�-_ , -ti- �� -�--�� __ �: =�� . :__. . - _ , � _ __:_r= _._ y , .-- ,_ ____ .� ,� <<_ _ __ ., �.. ,} � - �- 'G'��_._��'�� ' ..v . � ... ° �- � ' � ' .� _,y� _- - ,a .--� �-- — � �— � 4 .�- -•. _ ,.. ,: . , . � :_„ _ _ _._..—�-a''"'!�'� � - - _ y�- �`"�."`°"�` ' '�;��lL�� "' ',,,,�a�- , ' �.♦ -'�'f✓�.at� � . ,.�.,,i� _� � The Avenue's transformation continued throu�h the 1950s. As autortrobil� circulation increased, comnunity and neiQhborhood services decreas�d, sianaqe and architecture became automobile oriented, and the Avenue's businesses � became increasinaly reliant upon a metropolitan market. The 196Qs saw two major adverse impacts on University Avenue. The cpmpetitive � suburban commercial centers had reduced the Avenue's importance as a metropolitan comnercial service center and the completion of I-94 in 196E had reduced traffic volumes alon4 the Avenue by approximately 33�. The followinq decade saw the P1idway area continue to decrease in importance � as a St. Paul commercial center. However, University Avenue is once aQain experiencin� a comrt►�rcial resur�ence � with many new and expanded services for both the adjacent nei�hborhoods and the broader metropolitan a-rea. University Avenue once more shows siqns of bein� a dynamic force in the future commercial arowth of St. Paul . � � � � � � � � 3 � • • , U nivers Av�nue �Y . Toda j Y The University Avenue Study area is basically defined by Thomas Avenue � to the north, I-94 to the south, Lexin�ton Avenue to the east and Cleveland Avenue to the west. The retail and office uses are located alon� University Avenue, Snellina Avenue and within the Midway Shoppin� Center. These � businesses are ioned B-2 and 6-3, desinnatin� business districts of varied comnerci al uses. � The industrial uses, located pri�arily in the west/northwest sections � of the study area, are zoned I-1 or I-2. The I-1 classification al�lows wholesale, warehouse, and light industrial uses. The I-2 zoned area located exclusively north of University and west of Prior, allows heavy industrial � uses. There are two major'resildential neighborhoods within the study area. � The residential b1ocks north of University Avenue to Thomas Avenue are predominantly zoned. R-4, a sinqle family residential zone: The residential neiahborhood bounded by I-94, Cleveland, University, and Snellina Avenues, � is zoned RM-2 allowing medium density, low-rise housina. Ul�!V -� I_ I�K,., Ii z � �� . �^•:.J�__1� JL-JL_ � � `� L4.�'L!�_�l_ I�L='�J� � fs-�r-=--�� r� �^ ��-��'aa��-- �-- CM tiL�-�� M�N ° �� K ��I 1LJ��,��:�?i I l�J'� � `� ,�� , �C� � ~i.._J�1__�_��'� J��'�:��C ',�, %f� �; � R ��CJ��[�i�i� C��'-:_7(-_ � ��'� ��, �� F Q�C�C�!�C��lC��i��-1[_ ��../�/,�;�, ,_��nr�—?0��;;�� a�,� �C��C . . � / ! �.\ .r:••..•. •.r;•. .> >:.,�•.;• „x�s••:•. . �ti� .. . � � . � f:>r i:•: :1'.... 'M.f'�'.•.:'r..:i :• + �_ ,y� .� 4 r ::•'{n . � v+'�;• �'iti'•:{.:' �i�:},::n::;.. •.,;• ", �� .,:?:�'• ��'�:�{%y ti ? ;i��:�:v.•,'• �^:. ,�'• rr.v:. '•t `'�:�. : ��"{h .''S�. ♦r�.:. r♦ . � /J :�.� :::��•}3<:;% ��#tv ��w�r�� '�r •k. �:•�,�• � � C..� � /// ::::.:�•:::•• ::::v:;: :.. ...•• .. .: ......... 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Of this square footaae, 38% is used for retail sales , 13q for office use, 42� for industrial , warehouse, transportation uses , and 3o for institutional use. The remaining 4q is vacant. Of the existina � retail and office uses approximately 7°a is vacant. The percenta�e of retail sales space will increase dramatically with the openina of the Tarqet Store at University and Hamline in 1982. 1 ��.1 V v �_'�J�1(��l' I 1 ��J L.�.� �(�J 1��J� •��_��i ;�I� A / tn � cHl E�r�N / � � �i ''z 1n v+ 'Z , o ��--�r — �D I �--��!1�;,�](�1��.,.�-;,�'�-'��,�� - , � � � ��;.��Q�.��.�_�� _�� c � ` } �� 7i2�C�C_-J�-►u�G�� C��' JC= ` �� : ��C�'��7�CG�� 0��:_.1C � � c �s. * : LA�ON L �t '� : � � �T 44 I'S —I�� ----�� — ---1 i � ,� I � � ••... -�r- -�r 'r=��' -��- ,�� -��-�� -� � � ��nMoH'(�__�� . I—J� �L�c�tt.' !L�j[•' I� � �: � _--� �i � � �� .�I�HAR`!F- : L�J�-��JL'__—:L��---- . .; !1 . . _�� r-�' (�'��-1 r�—��--- v r— . � 5.�. +A ' � . + � � . IRN= "_._,__II 1 4'! i� �'�- _ : . 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' �,�,,,� �_:��A��- � 7 - - _ �- ' ��:::;t;:;i::;:;:;.�'�:.:'_..'.��., : � i�_ �1��t�� -- _�_�!-��" �ti�• . . `.. _r '< �' � �--�';;� -- �_�—��L��FT-z.�, —- �---- -�-��'�..f--�!��i�� _!�� ,I{1YF��1�' !I�i' i.A4qp �I_,� ��:.---'-_�__----- =--_—��\:.:^''m—=r� ._ � 1,� �rf-�,; ;�-��- ��=.� _��.,Jii��_-,� l� ,-�;� ;�i�� STUDY AREA BOUNDARY � :::::: AREA ZONED NON—RESIDENTIAL � — — - -- -■ ��... � � • '� 'r� Pa.ri ....� � � r '� < . ,- �_. , , �Z � _ �: � t �:� - •• " °-,� :i r `' ,. � � � � � M � ' � ' k �` � ,, . __ . � " � �. .� - . , ::� � � a . ; +�► '� _u ' � — _ .11� ...... -y - ,,�•� ..— .1 ; 5 � • • • � U nivers Avenue � � lma e 9 The Uniyersity Avenue imape is the result of �rouping indu5trial , comnercial , � and residential uses into a relatively concentrated area. Conflicts between pedestrian and automobile, visual clutter, and vacant and unkept land � creates a disjointed perception of the Avenue. - � Hole� in .s t'ee� facade � Vacant Land and Deterioratin� Imaqe � . The University Avenue Study area has a large amount of vacant and underutilized land and buildin� space. Several sections of vacant � land alona the Avenue have been devoted to auto storage. � . Iris Park has been allo��ed to deteriorate addina to the unkept imaqe of the Avenue. � . Inadequate bufferinq between commercial and residential uses has created conflicts. � � Automobile Volumes and Parkina . Hiah vehicular traffic volur�es have discouracted pedestrian use of � the Avenue. . A lack of parking adjacent to the I-9�'r express pick-up has led bus � commuters to park on residential streets in a six block area. Pressure for commercial parking has resulted in on-street residential parking beina used by adjacent businesses. � .�'" . There is a lack of sufficient off-street parking for businesses along�� ' the north side of University Avenue. � Lacl: of Landscapinq and Urban Design /Imenities � . There is an overabundance of pavinq and too little landscapinc� alonq � the Avenue makin� it a vehicuTar place, not a people place. . Excessive and overlappin� si�ns have created a cluttered visual effect. � . In many cases the rear views of comnercial property are unsiqhtly to the adjacent residential areas. � . Tl�e places provided for pedestrians are not separated from the transportation corridor and the person on foot is lost on an over- whelmin� vehicular landscape. � , � � � � - ir Nr�� T�f�T � - l L.��K � .� � � � - - •,..:� _�.. �:,..•• - ' • . • • • . - . :v,•.�•.. • � . . Garri�h � wor�y Si�na�e � � � � � , .' •'�•:�• • • �..._____ - - - - -- . The bus shelters al�nc� the Avenue are not clearly visible or attractive. � The Avenue lacks positive identifyina elements such as par•ks and maintained landmarks< � Lack of Commercial Direction � . Competition from shoppina centers outside the study area has drawn customers away from local businesses. . In some business areas , there is a poor mixture of commercial uses � with interspersed industrial uses. , . There is a lack of family entertainment, such as movie theat�ers in � the Midway area. � � � � � , � � � � 7 � � ProP OSQIS � Transportation j To facilitate the ease and safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement within the study area, the University Avenue Task Force has identified � the following transportation recommendations. . , The Task Force has considered the importance of mass transit within the � corridor and feels that it is essential in meetinq the future transportation needs of the area. Realizing the importance of efficiency and convenience in mass transit systems, the University Avenue Task Force recommends that � the MTC: 1 . l-!here possible move all bus stnns to far side of the intersection. 2. Study �the use of opticoms to provide buses with priority of movemen�� over private traffic. 3. Create an "al'�ernate stop" syst:r^ alonq the 16A route integrated t•�ith environmentally conditioned t�us shelters. � 4. Lenc�then the available bus stop space on the southeast corner of Snel l i nc� and Uni versi ty to accomnodate two standi nct buses by movi nq the existin4 taxi stand east alon� the Avenue. � 5. Provide attractive bus shelters. 6. Work with developers of new construction to integrate bus shelters into new structures. � 7. Relocate the MTC qaraae at Snellinq and St. Anthony to a more appropriate location and use a portion of the vacated site for the parkina component of a "Park and Ride" and/or the "I-94 express" pick-up. � � � . / `,� � - � �� '' i _ ' __ � 8. Continue the study of light rail transit and� other alternatives to � meetinq the mass transportation needs along University Avenue. It is understood that the Department of Public Works is responsible for � the traffic enqineering of both pedestrian and vehicular systems within the public right-of-way. In consideration of pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety, the University Avenue Task Force recommends that the Department � of Public Works: 9. Provide formal bike routes within the University Avenue Study Area � corridor. 10. Re-orient priorities to make Snelling and University more compatible with pedestrian traffic. � 8 � � � 11 . Examine pedestrian crossing problems at the intersection of Snelling and University. Possible remedies might include: a. Increasing time for walk signal . � b. Installina pu5h buttoms for walk signals. c. Re-engineering the pedestrian crossing to the appropriate medians on left turn arrows. d. Relocate walk signals so that they are visible to pedestrians. � 12. Evaluate the ri�h�-of-way alonc� University Avenue to determine if expansion and/or visual bufferin� of the sidewalks from the street traffic are viable actions. � 13, Examine the new traffic patterns at the Hamline and University inter- , section, as they develop, to determine the effectiveness of present encli neeri nn systems. � 14. l�lork with the Montqomery Ward designers to re-enqineer the entrance into Ward's parkinq lot from Pascal Street. 15. ��aork with representatives of the Midway National Bank, the P4idway � Center, and the MTC to re-enaineer the drive-in bank and Midway Center parkin� access and egress as well as provide adequate space for two standinq buses and a taxi stand at the southeast corner of Snellinq and University. � The transportation issues affecting the University Avenue area result from the Avenue beinq a focus of the reaional transportation network. � Consequently, the Snellina/University intersection is the most heavily trafficed at-grade intersection within the Twin Cities. The high traffic volume led to the air quality problems recorded at the intersection this � past year. Therefore, the University Avenue Task Force encouraaes the reduction of private vehicular trips throuqh the intersection and supports in concept: � 16. Construetion of Kasota Avenue between Hi�hway 280 and Lexington Avenue. - 17. Extension of Prior Avenue from Transfer Road to Kasota and onto Como Avenue. � A survey of area businesses revealed an overwhelmin� felt need for additional parkin� in the area. In response to this expressed need, the University � Avenue Task Force recommends that the City of St. Paul , in coordination with the Hamline-Midway .Loca1 Development Corporation and comnercial owners: � �g, Develop small parking areas and •a supportina shuttle system along the Avenue on co�nercially zoned land, with fundinc� shared by the cormierci al owners benefi ti.ng from i ts use. � �g, Study the feasibility of redesigning the riaht-of-way on Asbury Street between University Avenue and the alley between University and Sherburne to provide additional parking and landscape bufferinc�.. between the commercial and residential uses. � 1 � 9 � � � Land Use � The land uses within .the University Avenue Study area vary clreatly from � single family homes to lic�ht industries. It is the premise of this study that all uses can continue to develop and remain healthy, despite their qeneral incompatibilities. The emphasis of the University Avenue Land Use Recommendations then, are to cluster uses and provide buffers between � different uses. The followin� measures have been recommended with these - principles and their consistent application in mind. The Midway Center's desic�nation as a "t�lajor Retail Center" in�icated � the dominance of commercial uses alona University between Lexinqton and Cleveland Avenues. In an effort to continue clusterin4 within this area, � the Task Force recommends that the Hamline-Midway LDC: 20. Encoura�e the reuse of deteriorating industrial space into commercial and office space as it becomes available. � 21 . Encoura�e the elimination of industrial uses alona University Avenue within the study area and their replacement with commercial/office uses. _ 22. Identify industrial polluters and with the aid of the Minnesota Pollution Control Aaency rectify situations. � 23. Implement a land use/design study for the area defined by Minnehaha, University, Prior and Fairview. � 24. Encourage corrmercial redevelopment of the lot on the northeast corner of University and Hamline, presently used as a car lot. 25. Encouraae the development of retail and office use in the warehouse � at 1159 University Avenue. 26. Promote the relocation of the P1TC garage at Snelling and St. Anthony - for a Planned Development of parkinc�, commercial , office, and residential mixed use. � 27. Encourage a residentially compatible reuse at the Adhouse Corporation Building at 1275 University Avenue. 28. Encourage retail with adequate rear parkina on the vacant lot west of � 1831 University Avenue. 29. 4!ork toward the reduction of car storage out-lots within the study area, to make the vacant lots available for better uses. 30. Promote the development of housin� and/or office use in the area � located north of the proposed park at 1247 St. Anthony. 31 . Promote a comnercial reuse of the vacant land nu�rthwest of the Hamline- St. Ar�thony intersection by encouraqina a down-zonin� of the land � fror� I-1 to B-3. 32. Encoura�e the containment of comnercial uses within the bounds of comnerci al ly zoned 1 and. � � � 10 � � � � The needs for park space and recreational facilities are common to both residential and corm�ercial comnunities. The maintenance and development of additional qreen soace is a common qoal to all participants of this � study, Therefore, the Task Force recortanends that the City of St. Paul 's Department of Parks and Recreation: � 33. Upgrade Iris Park with benches, picnic tables , landscapin� and pedestrian walkway improvements. 34. Preserve and improve Dickerman Park. � 35. Acquire a portion of the parkinn lot at 1247 St. Anthony for a park and/or recr�ation space with a connection into the Target.-Roadway areenway. 36. Develop a master plan for the land north of St. Anthony from Gri�qs jto Snelling which would include a pedestriarr walkway and bikeway� In addition to the above recreational uses the Task Force recommends � that the Hamline-Midway LDC: _ 37. Promote the establishment of family entertainment within the area, � which should include a motion picture theater and roller skating rink. � � � � � � � 1 � � '� � � Urhan Desian � In order to improve the streetscape along University Avenue, the Task Force recommends that the Hamline-Midway LDC: n uraQe the creation of edestrian corridors visually and/or physically � 38. E co p separated from traffic. This miQht be accomplished throuah: a. New aliqnments. � b. Grade chanc�es. c. Physical barriers , such as bollards or trees, � . � � . / � � � ' � ~ � - � � .� , _ _ �� ,,�� , ,._ � ,--- - , ,L]((�� ,�' �L�'�� ' . " ' / Uy'� �`',' ��.�`�y�r� � �I� ` � � !/ � 1 1�, �,( 't � � � �L�Ci I :-L� �'I_ I J`�1^�/� . � �f� I i n� � � ��. . I i�a � � ��'�f(Ed� �".•�P'' I' �� t � ' � � �- -__`;' , -- � . � , � 1 _ _� j - - ,� � � �i - -� -- ------ / - ---/---- - ( � _1, � �� 1 � � M v—J ' 1 I �� / I � ' � � � � ' /� d � �, ,� ° �' ' �� L � � -� .��i �- `.-t-` � ' �` � � � i I f—„�f. r1 E'' - ' 'i. � � � � __�, �_�.� � � � " � � ,. �_ ,-- - �� -- - ^ l�: � � �! - . � � `�;�. ; �,, � � —` / / y / �z `l �)1 -- ----.._----------I � / '1' - Pede�-�rian concourse buffere.d fr�m sT,ree� . � �' � � I � 39. Encourage the visual bufferina of existing parkina lots with architectural or land form screenina and the introduction of proper entrance/exit ' siqna�e. � 40. Encouraqe the development of a pedestrian walkway system, possibly linked to mass transit, which would connect the Midway Center, Wards, Taraet-Roadway block, and future develo�ment in the area. � 41 . Encouraqe better pedestrian access across major parkin� lots and provide a protected environment in and around the Midway shopping area by enclosina promenade. � 42. Support the elimination of on-street parkin� and the creation and use of off-street parkin� so that sidewalks alon� University Avenue can be expanded. ' . � 43. Encouraqe the placement of new off-street parkin� behind and to the side of businesses rather than in the front. 44. Encoura�e the addition of handicapped access ramps or gradi'n� to sidewalks at the following intersections: University Avenue and Pierce, � Aldine, Wheeler, Beacon , Fairview, Prior and Cleveland. 45. Work with the area businesses and the City of St. Paul to develop a fundin� procedure to pay for the scale elements. . .pedestrian amenities I at key points alonq University Avenue. These elements might include: canopies, awninas, overhangs, arcades, plantings, benches, bollard, kiosks , etc. � 46. Encouraae the common use of comrnercial space, s�uch as open courts and malls. - 47. Encouraae the incorporation of bus shelters into new and existina buildinqs. � Contributing to the basic unattractiveness of University Avenue is the � visual noise created by signaoe. In an effort to provide a more pleasant � visual imac�e and project more effective advertisin�, the University Avenue Task Force recommends that the Hamoine-P1idway LDC: - 48. Promote the use of signage that is located and designed in a manner � syspathetic to the building's architecture, while being reflective of and consistent with the design intent for University Avenue. 49. Encourage the initiation of sign control codes which would: � a. Limit si�n size and conform to the latest city sign ordinance. b. Encourage removal of deteriorating sians and unused roof top signs. c. Promote the use of clear, concise eraphics. � 50. Promote a coordinated system of buildina address numbers. 51 . Encourac�e the removal of billboards , roof signs , and unused chimney supports. � 52. Removals should include: a. Offensive billboards at Wa��er's Hardware. b. Uertical sign column on Midway National Bank. 53. UrRe businesses, especially car dealers, to limit window advertisina. 54. Examine the Universit�y_Ayenue Commerci_al _Revitalization Pro�ram Imple- � __ _._.__� _._.__ _. mentation Guide and retain the auide as a reference on si�na�e and des i c�n. � � � � 13 � � � The character of University Avenue is clearly oriented toward the automobile � - and motorist. The University Avenue Task Force feels , however, that the . establishment of comnunity identities would benefit the Avenue's urban desian. Therefore, the Task Force recor.xunnends that the Hamline-Midway LDC: j 55. Encouraae the creation of special character imaqes at major nodes along University Avenue, so that they are hiahly visible to pedestrians � and motorists. Major nodes should include the intersections of University Avenue and Lexinaton Parkway, Hamline Avenue, Snellinc� Avenue, Fairview Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue. 56. Encouraqe the implementation of a desi�n program that both adheres � to an overall design scheme and responds to local characteristics alonq University Avenue. If approved, the desi�n �ro�ram should consider the following elements: � a. Establishing a color scheme for the Avenue and applyinq it consistently . to all public liahts, traffic and si�n fixtures. Pedestrian amenities, such as benches and trash recepta cles should also � be included. b. Providinq a unique paving scheme which would be applied consistently alonq the Avenue. c. Painting murals on available sites to promote community identities. � Possible sites include the Gold Medal , Ford Truck, Midway Medical , � Midway Collec�e, and Snelling Apartment buildinns. d. Work with COMPAS in coordinating araphic efforts alona University � Avenue. � � 0 � 57. Promote the creation and use of a University Avenue logo. 58. Encourage design changes at the University and Lexin�ton intersection I to create a more pleasing visual imaae. This could be accomplished by: a. Screening an all parking areas. b. Encouraginq retail development on the corners. � c. Developino stronqer visual entrances to the shopping center. d. Introducing landscaped plantings and planters. e. Installino special lighting. � f. Installing accent paving at corners. a. Manaqinq of all public and private signage and signals. h. Introducing benches and designed bus shelters. 59. Encourage the clustering of fast food and similar use businesses � along the Avenue for both convenience and to maintain visual continuity. Green space provides visual relief for both pedestrians and the motorists. � The Task Force reco�nizes the importance of this aspect and, therefore, recommends that the Hamline-Midway LDC: � 14 � � � 60. Preserve and encouraae the up�radin� of all existina nreen.space: a. Plant the median on University Avenue with trees and bushes. b. Plant trees and bushes along sidewalks and c�reenways along University Avenue. � c. Landscape open space used for park or recreation use to provide a visual or noise barrier. d. Introduce a greater prnportion of g�^een space to the Midway Center � parkina area. Additions should include: round shade trees , a hedae buffer around the lot and the creation of boulevards. e. Plant the slope from the parking area to the si�dewalk in front � of the l•Jard's store. f. Preserve oak trees at the Midway Hospital . 61 . Encoura�e the use of more open space along the Avenue for accorr�nodating � the needs of lunch hour users and local residents: a. Redesign Iris Park to include li�htina, benches, wadina pool , tot lot, picnic tables , flowers, sculptures , etc. � The long term value of any improvements or chanyes , however, is dependent on their� maintenance. Therefore, in an attempt to ensure any investments made in the University Avenue area, the Task Force recommends that the � Hamline-Midway LDC: 62. Work with the businesses and residents to develop a system to clean � and maintain the public areas alona the Avenue. 6 3. Work with the Department of Public Works to coordinate a more effective system of city services and maintenance: a. Provide larger trash containe rs and/or more frequent trash pick-up. � 64. t�lork with litter producina businesses to establish responsibility for the pick-up of litter in their areas. 65. Work with area businesses to establish a sense of commercial neiahborhood � and pride. Activities should include: � a. Maintaininq store fronts. ' b. Washing windot�s. � � c. Sweeping and/or washing off sidewalks. d. Cleaninq of adjacent bus shelters. Essential to the redesign of University Avenue is the revitalization of I deteriaratinq buildings and building eler.ients. �he Task Force, therefore, recommends that the Namline-Midway LDC: � 66. Encourage the cleanina and upgradin!1 of commercial facades for both corrgnercial and residential areas. In situations where repairs are neither possible or feasible, the buildincl should be removed and ' replaced with another. 67. Encouraqe area businesses to retain and rehabilitate sivnificant historical and architectural structures so as to preserve their character, both inside and out. Structures include: � a. The Dimensional Display Buildina at 1222 University Avenue. 6�. �romote the use of small low interest loans by area businesses. � � � 15 � � Economic Development In order to encourage development of cortrtnercial opportunities on commercially � zaned land, the University Avenue Task Force recommends that the Hamline- Midway' LDC: 69. Implement the correnercial land use, transportation, and urban desinn � proposals as outlined in this plan. � 70. Work to cluster shopping facilities at selected intersections along j the co mnercial strip. � 71 . Coordinate urban design improvements enhancing University Avenue's public iroaqe in order to attract appropriate development. 72. Work with the nei�hborhood community councils and the area businesses � for better communication and inter-dependence awareness. ' � ( ��~ � •.�A�4'' ,�...'�} . �M I D W L Y C � N T� E R� � _ l� l� I� L �. 4 ' � � , - _ _ •'_'. _.'� � . n . „�„y�,.,.... ��I i!� � � ,i � II�i� ��li� '; �� ; , � ' �; � ,,��Ili �� .;'i ;��, '��,il'; ,,; ° 1 11�I I li��' �ra "" � ��- -.I ��i� _ �` --` � �. 1 „� ,_ �S � - - � — 73. t�Jork wi th area busi nesses to devel op better i nternal corr�nuni cati ons � far joint implementation of the improvements outlined in this plan. 74. l�Jork toward local ownership of the Midway Center. � 75. l�lork with the present owners of the Midway Center to develop uniform sign control , enclosed walkways, and landscaping of the Midway parking lot. � 76. Consider sendina a local business representative to neaotiate improvements � with the present owners of the Midway Center. 77. Coordinate a program to develop business skills such as merchandising, advertisina, and accountinq. � 78. Work with the local banks to demonstrate that small long-term investments wil? attract further development and economic �rowth. 79. Work with transit professionals to educate the businesses along University Avenue as to the effects of li�ht rail transit. � 80. Focus the redevelopment effort durinq the first three years on the area around the Snelling-University intersection, � � 16 � � , Sta e One 9 . � • � � � � Act�on Plan � � � �� - The followinq oraanizational fraroework for implernentation was drawn up to focus and� monitor redeveTopment and improvements for the University � Avenue area. The Hamline-�lidway Local Development Corporation was given the responsibility of implementinq the Task Force recommendations: FOCUS: The University Avenue Task Force, recognizinq the problems and � impact at and around the Snellina-University Avenue intersection, desic�nates the intersection and the commercial properties along University fror� Fry Street to Pascal , and the properties on Snellin� from Shields to � Sherburne as the Stage 1 Focus Area. 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The Department of Public 4Jorks to incorporate pedestrian improvements at the Snellina-University intersection. � 2. The Department of Public Works to redesign the sidewalk alona the south side of University from Snellin� to Pascal to widen the walkway and incorporate pedestrian inpr.�ovement and plantinqs. � 3. The Department of Public Works to determine where tree plantinQs can be placed within the median. 4. The Department of Public Works to study the redesiqn of Asbury between University and the alley to the north to increase the parking potential � and increased landscapinq. 5. The local business and the clty to secure off-street parkina for the business to the northeast of the Snellina-University intersection. � 6. The Midway National Bank to encourage the new bank structure to incorporate � a bus shelter. 7. The MTC and taxi companies to redesic�n the bus stop at the southeast � corner of Snelling and University to provide space for two standing buses and a taxi stand. 8. The city and the owners of the Midway Center to incorporate veqetation � alona the right-of-way lanes w�thin the Midway Center parkin� lot. 9. The local business owners of th� Midway Center to encouraqe the enclosing of the promenade and creation of pedestrian walkways within the parkinc� lot. � 10. The participating businesses to develop a strong sic�n and desiqn theme for the Snelling-llniversity intersection. 11 . The city and the Pletro Council to study the feasibility of light rail � transit for University Avenue. � � I � 1 � � ! � ,8 � � IAPPENDIX � The following �ection is rnade up of the four issue papers addressing transnortation, land use, urban desian and economic development. These papers were presented to the University Avenue Task Force to assist in � identifyinq needs and opportunities and to stimulate discussion. That discussion led to the formulation of the proposals contained within this �lan. � � � � 1 � 1 1 I , 1 1 � 1 1 � 19 � TRANSP(1P,TATION PAPER � CURRENT PROBLEMS � 1 . There is a high volume of automobile traffic along University and Snelling Avenues. ` 2. The accident rates are high. 3. There is excessive air and noise pollution along University and Snelling Avenues. � 4. There is no parking adjacent to the express bus pick-up area. 5. The Snelling-University intersection is hazardous for pedestrians. . � TR�NSPORTATION ISSUES The transportation issues affeeting the University Avenue area result from the Avenue � being a focus of the regional transportation network. The network is composed of � local and collector streets, level A and 6 arterials, and intermediate and principal � arterials. The University Avenue Study area is directly affected by each level of this systpm. The greatest impacts are caused by the principal arterial , I-94, and Snelling and University Avenues. The manner in which the various levels interact produces the traffic conditions � associated with the corridor. Typical of how this works is the following example: Of the approximatel,y 97,000 vehicles per day traveling on Interstate 94, 23� (22,000 � vehicles) exit onto Snelling Avenue. Another 13� (12,500 vehicles) exit onto Lexington Avenue, and 5.5� (5,500 vehicles) use the west-bound exit onto Hamline Avenue. ' Much of this traffic is then directed to University Avenue. A portion of this traffic � will flow directly through the area; the remainder disseminating within the area. It is the combination of the� flow-through and local traffic within the structure of the Avenue which produces the high volume and resultant conflicts experienced � in the area. As is evident from the previous example, the local traffic has two basic components. The first is comprised of traffic created by those individuals who either live, work, � or shop in the area. This group is directly supportive of University Avenue, and is essential to the continuing activity there. The second portion :s comprised of ' those who pass directly through the area, utilizing it as a means of reaching points � dissociated with the Avenue itself. � � . � , 20 � � ' � ° A � o o Q — � � a o d Q o {�oa cac� t� aD� � o o ana ao 0 o D 0 � 4 00 0o aw�-u o► oi D � a q Q r� t�D O 0 Q j dar��c�p o 0 0 o v 1 v 'v '� � Figure l : Local Traffic Figure 2: Through Traffic Sased on national averages for typical urban conditions derived from EPA Document � AD 42, traffic can be broken down as follows: Automobile and Light Truck 93. 5% Heavy Gasoline �nd Diesel Trucks 5 b � *Diesel Buses 1 .5% *Based on typical number of units utilizing Route #16. IThese vehicle counts suggest that the majority of volume related traffic problems are caused by passenger vehicles. Some of the more significant problems caused by � high volumes in the area are as follows : - Large number of accidents - Difficult access at points � - Air pollution - Parking conflicts - Pedestrian circulation problems � There have traditionally been a considerable number of traffic accidents associated with University Avenue, especially notable at the Snelling Avenue intersection. � Table 1 represents recent traffic accident counts, estimated volumes, and projected accident rates for the major intersections within the study area. � � 1 21 � � ' � TABLE 1 � ACCIDENT RATES FOR CITY INTERSECTIONS � Daily Number of Yearly Accident � Intersection With Accidents Vehicles Using Rate, Accidents Universit Avenue in 1979 Intersection Per 1 ,000 Vehicles Snel:ling Avenue 57 53,769 1/344 � Lexington 43 40,887 1/347 Pascal 29 26,062 1/328 Namline 25 29,462 1/430 � Fairview 22 26,037 1/432 Prior 17 23,687 1/508 Selby/Snelling � 30 37,575 1/457 ' Como/Snelling 35 15,687 �/229 Rice/Arlington 26 17,887 1/251 � Chestnut/Shepard Road 54 30,462 1/206 Snelling Ave. 1980 . 73 53,769 1/246 Snelling Ave. 1978 *78 53,769 1/251 � *Accident count for 1980 through November. It is evident that there are a greater number of accidents than would be desired, � however, the actual rate does not appear exceptional when compared with otfier major intersections. The University Avenue/Snelling Avenue intersection is the highest , volume area in the City of St. Paul , and might be expected to have a proportionately higher rate. Also evident from the volume and flow maps is the fact that the higher volume streets approaching University Avenue are those with direct access to Interstate 94 across the freeway, or both. As a result, these streets may present an opportunity � to better control traffic approaching the area. Access to certain areas along the corridor could also be improved, particularly � in the Snelling Avenue area. These are primarily caused by intersection and road design features necessitated by traffic conditions. If traffic can be managed more efficiently, the possibility of providing more convenient access may be possible. � The Snelling Avenue/University Avenue intersection has been cited by the Pollution Control Aqencv as a �roblem area in reqards to carbon monoxide (CQ) levels. Although the one hour ambient C0 standard of 35 ppm has not been exceeded, the eight hour � ambient standard of 9 ppm was exceeded 15 times in 1979, and 11 times through PJovember of 1980. It should be noted that only CO levels have been monitored, that this is primarilv emitted bv gasoline combustion, and represents only one factor of the � air quality in the area. � 22 � � ' � --- Another point of concern deals with the parking aspect of traffic. Many of the � larger activity centers maintain parking lots of sufficient capacity to handle expected loads. Many of the smaller strip businesses , however, rely heavily on available on-street parking. In some cases, there are not enough convenient on-street spaces � to utilize, and the vehicles tend to use residential streets or other lots which do not have the capacity to handle them. Refer to the parking map for locations of parking areas. Once parking has been achieved, the user then becomes a pedestrian � and must deal with the conflicts associated with this mode of transportation within the area. . The pedestrian circulation within the study area has a number of problems due partially � to the way in which it interacts with vehicular traffic, and partially to the Avenue being linear in nature. The basic pedestrian problems are as follows: i - Circulation between nodes within the corridor. - Circulation within nodes. - Circulation between the parking and business functions. � _ Circulation conflicts with traffic, especially at intersections. Circulation/access between the Avenue and residential areas. � Pedestrian movement is an important factor in how well the activities of the Avenue function as a whole, and critical to specific areas within the corridor such as the shopping centers. Managing the pedestrian circulation may be one of the most crucial � factors in improving the Avenue. Closely related to the pedestrian system is the mass transit aspect of transportation. Users of the system are like highly mobile pedestrians in that they eliminat� most � of the vehicular concerns .enroute, and are essentially pedestrians at both ends. The major issues for uses .of mass transit are the same as for pedestrians with the addition of convenient scheduling and route selection. � The University Avenue route (#16) is one of the most used (27,000 ppd) and economically successful within the system. � Typical weekday flow utilizes 279 bus trips along University Avenue between the downtown areas of St. Paul and Minneapolis. About half of this is between city centers, and � half to points between. Although the system functions quite well and can adapt quite readily to different demands, there are several possible changes which might provide improvements. These include: � _ Larger, more efficient buses. More bus shelters. - Stop changes (more "far side" stops). , - Opticom priority system. � � 23 � � � In addition to or in place of existing bus routes along University Avenue, a system � of Light Rail Transit (LRT) is currently under consideration by the Metropolitan Council. An analysis of this corridor will be finalized in early February of this � year. CpMPREHENSIVE PLAN � TRANSPORTATION POLICIES As part of the requirement to develop a Comprehensive Plan, the city has developed , a citywide Streets and Highways Plan, and a Transit Plan. The �ollowing policies from these plans have a direct applicability to the University Avenue Study area. Express Transit Development � The City of St. Paul considers LRT a significant transit alternative. Subject � to Metropolitan Council 's LRT study findings, this mode of express transit should be pursued. If it is determined to be feasible in the Twin Cities, the University Avenue route proposal should be seriously considered. Also, the city, the MTC, and the Metropolitan Council should study the interrelationshi� between potential LRT and bus service. Special provisions should be made to improve bus speeds in traffic to provide � the rider incentive of shorter travel time. Transit Service to Clusters � The city and the MTC should investigate the locations most suitable for transit centers to serve as multiple route transfer points . These centers should coincide with significant land use clusters. Moreover, transit amenities � and convenient pedestrian circulation and access should be major design features of these clusters and centers. The Transit Plan also calls for the city to revise the zoning ordinance to require transit related amenities and improvements � to be part of major new residential developments and employment generators _ in the major opportunity areas identified in the Land Use Plan. . Street and Highway Development � Vehicular travel should be concentrated on major streets and highways to � protect the residential environment. These major routes should also serve as buffers between different types of land uses wherever possible. . Streets and highways also serve the function of shaping land use patterns. � � � 24 � , � � DISTRICT POLICIES The following poiicies from the District Plans have a direct applicability to � the University Avenue Study area. District 11 ?lan ` . Through traffic should be confined to relatively few streets. . Local residential streets should be improved so as to minimize through � traffic and to enhance the quality of the residential neighborhoods. District 13 Plan � . Through traffic should be discouraged from using local streets. . NuisancP-causing parking should be eliminated on residential streets. . Safe bikeways should be designated and built along Lexington Avenue to � Como Park, GOALS � 1 . To improve transit quality and service. 2. 7o study the potential for light rail transit along University Avenue. 3. To develop street design and engineering which provides quick access through � the Snelling-University intersection. 4. To encourage transportation systems which provide adequate mobility while conserving energy and not polluting the environment. � 5. To keep through traffic on major streets. 6. To provide ease of access to the Midway Shopping area without aggravating the Snelling-University pollution problem. � 7. To minimize pedestrian-vehicular circulation conflict. 8. To improve the efficiency of commercial parking. 9. To research innovative parking methods and design. � 10. To maximize the interconnection between the Midway Center and other corr�nercial functions within the study area. � � , , � � 25 � !AND USE PAPER � CURRENT PROBLEMS � 1 . The comnercial strip is in need of physical improvements. � 2. Many area businesses need more customer parking. 3. There are industrial firms in need of contiguous expansion space. 4. There are vacant and underutilized land and buildings throughout the study area. � 5. There is the need for bufferinq between cort�nercial/industrial areas and residential neighborhoods. 6. The air pollution level at Snelling and University exceeds the federal , standards. 7. Iris Park has deteriorated and poses a danger to sma11 children playing in the park. , LAND USE PATTERNS The University Avenue Study area has numerous land use conflicts that result from � grouping industrial , commercial , and residential uses into a relatively sma11 area. This paper will identify some of these problems and suggest goals that are consistent with the District 11 and District 13 Plans and the Land Use component of the St. Paul � Comprehensive Plan. The University Avenue Study area is basically defined by Thomas Avenue to the north, I-94 to the south, Lexington Avenue to the east and Cleveland Avenue to the west, � The retail and office uses are located along University Avenue, Snelling Avenue . and within the Midway Shopping Center. These businesses are zoned B-2 and 6-3, designating business districts of varied commercial uses. � The industrial uses, located primarily in the west/north-west sections of the study area, are zoned I-1 or I-2. The I-1 classification allows wholesale, warehouse, and � light industrial uses. The I-2 zoned area located exclusively north of University and west of Prior, allows heavy industrial uses. There are two major residential neighborhoods within the study area. The residential � blocks north of University Avenue to Thomas Avenue are predominantly zoned R-4, a single family residential zone. The residential neighborhood bounded by I-94, Cleveland, University, and Snelling Avenues, is zoned RM-2 allowing nedium density, ` low-rise housing. � _ The study area contains approximately 2,670,000 square feet of comnercial building � space. Of this square footage, 38� is used for retail sales, 13% for office use, 42% for industrial , warehouse, transportation uses, and 3� for institutional use. The remaining 4% is vacant. Of the existing retail and office uses approximately 7% is vacant. The percentage of retail sales space will increase dramatically i with the opening of the Target store at University and Hamline in 1982. i � 26 � � � I ;Of1PREHENSIUE PLAN � LAND USE POLICIES As part of the requirement to develop a Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has adopted a Citywide Lan d Use P lan. T he fo l lowi n g p o l i c i e s f r om the Land ! Use Plan have a direct applicability to the University Avenue Study area. Clustering � The city will promote the clustering of compatible mixed .land uses as a major strategy to meet land use demands over the coming decade. Higher density housing developments will be encouraged in designated clusters. � The Midway Center has been designated as a "Major Retail Center". The area around the University-Lexington intersection has been designated as a Neighborhood Level Cluster". The Planned Unit Development will � be used as a major tool in these cluster areas. Commercial Development � The city will support diverse corr�nercial activity by working with business and community groups. The development of compatible mixed uses along � commercial strips will be encouraged. Industrial Development � The city will work with industrial property owners on re-use plans for obsolete structures, and will encourage such uses as incubator space for new firms. � The city will work to develop zoning performance standards aimed at a wider range of options in light industry location choices. This includes I flexibility in industrial groupings and mixing with corr�nercial and residential uses where appropriate. � 1 COh1PREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT POLICIES � The following policies from the District Plans have a direct applicability to the University Avenue Study area. � � � � 27 � � � District 11 Plan Universit Avenue R d � y e evelopment Proposal The District 11 Coalition believes that the district has more to lose � than to gain by allowing business expansion onto Sherburne Avenue. The Coalition recognizes that businesses have a problem with providing off-street parking, but the solution must not be at the expense � of the residential corrmunity. Because m�ny of the parking lots which have been built in residential areas in the district have been eyesores and nuisances , the Coalition recommends that new parking � lots be buiit along University Avenue, in the gaps between buildings. Industrial Development Coordination The Economic Development Committee of the Coalition will institute � a system to assist business and government, principally the Port Authority, with the expansion or relocation of existing firms and � with the development of vacant lands and buildings. District 13 P1an � Midway Area . The city should undertake a special district-level economic development , plan for the Midway commer�cial and industrial area. GOALS ' 1. To promote land usage which is in harmony with the surrounding land uses. 2. To increase land use opportunities by clustering (transit-related) compatible � activities. 3. To support Planned Unit Development (PUD) and other forms of innovative development which facilitates the City's Land Use Plan concept of clustering. 4. To encourage the development of higher density housing within the designated � mixed use cluster. 5. To develop long-range plans for land use that would incorporate innovative transit systems such as light rail . � 6. To relate land use development to infrastructure elements such as transportation systems , sewers, etc. , and the possible future installation of district heating. � 7. To recommend appropriate reuses for vacant and underutilized land within the study area. 8. To support changes in land use if the existing use is inappropriate. � � 28 � ' , , , 9. To develop plans for the long range maintenance of land use improvements. I 10. To maintain and improve the quality of the residential neighborhoods. 11 . To reduce the problems with boundary conflicts between residential and commercial/industrial uses. � 12. To develop recommendations which build upon the strengths of existing features such as the study areas central location between the St. Paul and Minneapolis central business districts. � , � ' � � � � ' � , 1 , � , 29 � URBAN DESIGN PAPER � CURRENT PROBLEMS_ � 1 . Several sections of University Avenue are underdeveloped and devoted to auto storage. � 2. The area lacks unifying elements except for the Avenue itself. 3. There is excessive and poorly locat�d signage. 4. There is too much paving and too little landscaping along the Avenue. � 5. There are too few bus shelters and the bus stops are not c1early visible or attractive. URBAN DESIGN ISSUES ! The section of University Ave. from Lexington to Cleveland can be divided into 2 areas with an identifiable character. ` 1' 4 �� IU�I��I�.�„�_� �L .J�`_' �T -�(��''�rr_---��-�i_�E-JL.,J ��_ . . .—J -- I �1. CM fl �� 1 �I v. i L_".•! . 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I�__.; C.:L i:A�'4 (i'r. � , . � � � • ,-:::;� , 1' t��.' :J' �� ,� ;�`� ��;�-�� i�—,�- � s �� S: I � � F� � '��, i i� 1 �E a�� , - _ .. "- ` � �� .. E .�` _ rr ' I– –+'�---- + -�� i=y�-=�_�; !i �. - . . � ��r — ��IZ kf)(�.��A l��`� . - L � ': .� � ��,_._1 I�(�� ,r-1 ',I '� -_- �----��'Wif IiWa�� _"'�,r-'�� !lc'�rl�'!��I� �4RRp '•��r—'1 t' - __� -_.___-s �� _ T I�� ,1��-1, �, . _ ±Ir: �� l� �r:�,�:;��_�;; ��E � .,, , Area I can be described as an intense commercial ar � ea, consisting of generally large scale businesses (i .e. Ward's, car dealers, Midway Center, etc. ) The buildings and open spaces tend to be much larger than the ' , western end of the study area. Also, the orientation seems more heavily weighted toward vehicular traffic. SUB AREA A, to the west of AREA I, is a transitional strip of about 2 blocks , in which the scale of the buildings and open spaces diminish in size. The businesses are not as large. Vehicular traffic is slightly reduced. � � 30 � � ' AREA II differs from AREA I in the mixture of uses, the scale of the buildings, , the type of open spaces, and the volume of traffic. In this Section there is a mixture of institutional , office, and residential in addition to the • commercial activities in AREA I. There is a variety of smaller buildings , that tend to be more compactly organized than in AREA I . Some of the open spaces are landscaped instead of paved, providing a little relief for the pedestrian. The traffic volume is ]ess but has a larger 1 proportion of trucks because of the proximity to the industrial areas. SUB AREA B � Again, there is a short strip from Prior to Cleveland that is a transition to the industrial area to the west. This is characterized •by a grade change. A dwindling number of businesses, and large open spaces. � ENTRY EXPERIENCE � � � Not much happens on the Avenue to distinguish it as a place; no cohesive - elements to tie it together. The strip dissipates into the empty spaces and the profusion of clutter. The only significant entry is,coming from the west under the railroad bridge west of Cleveland. This problem is � usually addressed when the area develops a coherent form. � � � � � , � 1 �- ' 31 , ARCHITECTURAL UNITY � � The large scale of University Ave. requires large scale elements to unify it Such things as buildings and street planting can provide this uni�y. Presently , there is no significant street planting, and the buildings are separated by too many large spaces or set back from each other to be an effective force. If the buildings were visually tied together they could exert a strong influence � on the visual organization of the strip. Without a large unifying element, the smaller elements like signs, light poles, cars, banners, etc. give the strongest impression, which is confusion. � \ •\� � � `4 i , , „ �., --- � � � -- -- � � �--- --_ ��: . �., � --� �` --- - .� . . . .__ ,�t� �o � � ^ � � 'V lo� ^� � ,�,��'�-t�r' �'`� ; � _ � �> „�.'�i �.� ,.�� . � � �'/� �- i� _ ��` �� ;�' � , , � '�n ---� . ' �� ,j �---- _.. � � '------�____ _-- ' --— - — --- _----�'= UnuR1�1�4 sfr�e��a� � . — ' � -- � ;%� -- �--- _. � - -�` � . . �_ - --- ___---__ _ ��- �j. �- � ,�� j � - �- . /� � � , � , --� . � u �� ,� `. ; �.•r�' � f� � � �` � �`�~�� , .� . � �� , � � �� : . � �� ----� .� . - � � St;eet Unifi ed bv hui[dinc� masSinq � � 32 , , , PARKING ' Parking is the ;��ost sensitive issue. It can hold the key to help solving some of the other problems which are in part caused by vehicular storage. The 1 storage of vehicles uses up valuable property that might otherwise provide opportunities for more businesses. The existing parking lots create holes in the street facade, weakening the effect of enclosure that the buildings � would normally provide. Just seeing the vehicles adds to the clutter and visual disunity. Certainly better screening could alleviate some of the unsightliness. A perverse side � effect of the car is that although it is convenient to get to somewhere with it, once one parks it and tries to walk to the store or whateve�r, the cars make it difficult to make the final steps; often there are no sidewalks in � parking lots. It is often hazardous to walk along with moving cars. The exhaust furnes and noise make walking unpleasant. The parking issue seems to be a major contributor to rnaking the area unpleasant to look at and difficult to move around in. � S I GP�AGE ' A profusion of signs further adds to the confusion along University Ave. The rampant misuse of signs benefits no one. The signs presently do lit�le , as advertising, hut do a great deal to clutter the Avenue. Signs should be � 1 . Concise 2. Easy to read � 3. Located for intended viewer, i .e. pedestrians or vehicles , 4. Sympathetic to Building Design t N rs N NoW \1 � I � / ` �� .�0 K � t , � i, ' . . . ' ' .t.Iy,'�:.�1• �� .•' , .��,:�:��.�•��.�� . . • . ` � , � •. . .'�: � � . . i Extremely large signs should be avoided ( i .e. billboards, signs painted on sides of buildings, etc. ) The �mportant idea about s�gnage is that each sign should match its intended use. • � � , 33 � ,, PEDESTRIANS � People on foot are often out of place on University Ave. The scale of the spaces, uninviting store fronts, confusing signs, hazard from vehicles, and , general disregard for the pedestrian make walking along University undesirable. 1. The places provided for pedestrians are not separated from the vehicular corridors. , 2. There are few elements to break .the space down into digestible bites. Instead, the person on foot is lost in an overwhelming landscape. � 3. Many store fronts have closed up or cut down their windows, which provides an uninviting backdrop for the pedestrian. Indeed, the person walking is probably oblivious to these stores , since he has no idea � of what is going on inside. 4. The signage as a rule is too high up on the building, too big or i confused with a jumble of other signs. SoR� signage should be geared for a person walking by. 5. The sidewalks are framed by street parking on one side and parking lots , on the other with no attempt made to buffer the pedestrians. , 6. Intersections and drives are also a problem area . ( All of the symbolism reinforees the auto's supremacy, leaving the pedestrian cautiously dodging between the autos in the left over spaces. Perhaps this t situation not only deters people walking into the area, but also from getting out of their cars. Might a pleasant pedestrian environment make people more readily accept walking further from their cars? , COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL INTERACTION The problems related to the back to back relationship of the commercial and � residential seem to center around the auto. 1 . Pressure for space to park cars has resulted in on-street residential � parking being used by adjacent businesses. 2. Some residential lots have been converted into parking lots which � erode the residential environment. 3. Also, because of the neglected pedestrian emphasis on University, � even the adjacent corrrnunity is encouraged to drive into the University Ave. strip. i 1 34 , , � 4. In many cases the rear views of commercial property is unsightly to , the adjacent residential . 5. This shabbiness is compounded by poorly maintained alleys, and , unattractive power and telephone lines. BUILDING CONDITION ' The poor condition or oor ada tation of some of the buildin s alon Universit P P 9 9 Y Ave. contribute to a shabby image. An image of a declining commercial strip. � PSYCHOLOGY • � The combined effect of the physical problems on University produce a depressed, inferior attitude. The idea of a declining business district keeps new businesses away and makes revitalization impossible. ., GOALS 1 . To create landmarks or strengthen symbols that develop focus and , positive image. 2. To create visual interest along University Avenue with contrast, foci , reliefs, etc. � 3. To encourage both private and public landscaping to provide visual differentiation and relief. 4. To encourage the elimination of visual noise. � 5. To develop buffers between incompatible land uses. 6. To visually improve the existing parks and open space along University Avenue. ' � � � ' � � � , 35 , � ECONOMIC DEVELOPMIENT PAPER CURRENT PROBLEMS � 1 _ Some buildinqs need better maintenance and possibly rehabilitation , in order to make them attractive and functional . 2. Some corr�nercial sites have very narrow lot depths, creating problems for parking and loading. ' 3. The heavy volume of traffic through the commercial area hinders business. 4. Com�etition from shopping centers outside of the University Avenue _ area has drawn customers away from local businesses. � 5. In some business areas, there is poor mixture of corrmercial uses, and there are some industrial uses in commercial areas. ' 6. There is a lack of family entertainment in the area, such as a movie theatre. � BtISINESS SURVEY A survey was conducted by Business Revitalization Division to investigate area , businesses' needs and problems as well as the concerns of the area as a whole. The information �athered by the survey has aided the Business Revitalization Division � (BRD) in the disbursement of low-interest improvement loans and it will better acquaint the BRD with the needs and concerns of the businesses within the study area. The information was used by the University Avenue Task Force in their discussions � on improving various conditions within the study area. The views of the area businesses were a valuable source of insight for the task force members as they developed proposals ' in the areas of transportation, land use, urban desi�n and economic development. The study area contains a wide variety of businesses engaged in manufacturing, wholesale, retail sales and service ariented activities. Obviously each of these ' seqments of the business comnunity will have special needs but some qeneral trends may be observed. A typical business within the area may look like this: The business would be leasing , their building and would be run as a corporation. The business would be engaged in retail sales and would be open during daytime hours. The majority of its' customers � would be from the immediate neiahborhood extending out gradually to include the entire Twin City area. � Business would be increasing gradually with enough capital to consider revitalizing ! or expanding. As long as it continues to make economic sense our hypothetical business would consider taking oUt low-interest loans to improve the business. This money would likely be spent renovating the building exterior and attempting to improve , the parking problem. Our busir,ess person does not perceive crime to be a major problem in the area, but � vandalism is a potential problem. Police protection is felt to be adequate to support our businessperson when it is necessary to call upon their services reqarding crime and the Qeneral security of the area. Of the possible pollution problems, litter is thouaht of as the major problem by the businesspersons. ` 36 , � ' Transportation is not seen as a problem for our businessperson as long as the customers know where to find a parking spot. Parking is an important issue that must be � addressed whenever discussing expansion, revitalization, or new development within the study area. , COMPREHENSIVE PLAN . The follov1ing are the economic policies of the Comprehensive Plan that have particu- lar importance to University Avenue. � 1 . The city will base it's neighborhood corranercial development efforts on a recognition of the interdependence between neighborhood comnercial areas , and the adjacent residential communities. 2. The city will develop � clear understanding of the role played by Univer- � sity Avenue, a major retail center, and encourage complimentary development in the area while discouraging development that would be in direct competi- tion. ' 3. The city will continue to emphasize its joint public-private comprehensive. revitalization program. � 4. The city will continue to target its aid for neighborhood comnercial re- italization to the most appropriate areas. , 5. The city will ` continue to give priority to assist the retention and expan- sion of existing small commercial firms within the city. 6. The city will continue to encourage new commercial dev�lopments in neigh- , borhood commercial areas; and will establish specific assistance criteria . to decide which development efforts to assist. � COMPREHENSIVE POLICY DISTRICT POLICIES , The following policies from the District Plans have a direct applicability to the University Avenue Study Area. � DISTRICT 11 PLAN 1 . Improve the functioning and aesthetics of the Snelling Avenue and , �niversity Avenue commercial areas. 2. Cluster businesses which will enhance one another, because the businesses � facilitate either convenient one stop shopping, or comparison shopping among businesses offering the same kind of goods. ' , 37 1 � ' 3. Architects and planners have recommended an approach to guide the growth , and revitalization of the Snelling Avenue commercial area. Businesses along Snelling Avenue between University and Thomas Avenues should be made up of businesses whose customers come from the entire city or are other businesses. This area should continue to provide printing �shops, � refrigeration shops, funeral homes, fast food restaurants, wholesale bakeries and wholesale meats. 4. After district debates had been concluded, the Cvalition Board chose � as a method of development along University Avenue, that of business containment. According to this plan, all business use is confined to lots which front on University Avenue. Neither business buildings nor , parking lots are permitted on Sherburne Avenue. All or�most car dealers should move to the suburbs, and some business buildings should be re- moved for off-street parking. The coalition and city should work with , the building owners to find compatible reuses of vacant buildings. 5. There are many employment opportunities and potential employers in , the area. The economic committee will assist other local corr�nittees in finding jobs for those who need them. GOALS � 1 . To encourage small busfnesses, especially those that would service the surrounding residential neighborhood. � 2. To develop design controls for strip commercial . 3. To provide assistance to secure business loans and improvements. 4. To develop a long-range economic plan based on improved transit � systems. � � , � ' � , , 38 . ' � � CREDITS The University Avenue Plan Draft was produced by the , University Avenue Task Force and city staff: UNIVERSITY AUENUE TASK FORCE: , Calvin deRuyter, Chairperson Don Putnam, Co-Chairperson Graham Butler , Lana Cheatham Glen Ellenwood Dennis Grogan � Dick Gunderson Kate Harrigan Ralph Holcomb ' � Esther Johnson Robert Mishek Rick Parranto June Rustad ' Richard Smith Tom Stieger Otto Wallender ' Bob Wicker ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY DIRECTIOM: ' James J. Bellus, AICP, Director, PED Peggy A. Reichert, Deputy Director, PED � RESEARCH AND PLANNING: James S. Zdon, Principal Planner � Thomas Zahn , Planner-in-Charqe � ' � � ' , � 39 (RETURN TO JEROME SE�AL- AFTER ADOPTION) __ --- --__ _ - -- _ -- - ------- (j"��.� __ _ _ _ -- -- -- ---_.. . ---- -- ---- ___ WMITE - CITY CL6�RK • � ��.� , PINK - FINANCE COUSICII CANARY - DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I 1��T ��U L - BLUE - MAYOR File N O. �� ' Council Resolution ` Presented B}� Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, a municipality may, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, § 462 .353, carry on comprehensive municipal planning activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the munici- pality; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul may, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, § 462.355, subdivision 3, adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation of its planning commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the adoption of an addendum to the District 11 and District 13 components of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the following action by the Council of the City of Saint Paul is not an implicit adoption of a comprehensive plan of 1963; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the University Avenue Plan as an addendum to the District 11 and District 13 Plan components of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Saint Paul (a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A) , subject to such review by the Metropolitan Council as may be required by law. COUNCIL'NEN Yeas Nays Requestgd by Department of: Hunt Levine [n FavOC Maddox � McMahon _ Ag21f1St BY Showalter - Tedesco Wiison Adoptcd h� Council: Date — APR 6 19a2 Form Approved by City Attorney Certified Y.�ssed b}� Council Secretary BY B'� — -- Appr��,! ':�; '�t.,�,or: Date __ _._.__ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council I � " CI'�Y ��7'� �',�.Ur� �'�'�`� ��.�-z� � i ,, �� -�<:�. � `':�'. �� •� _�:� '$� OF�3CE Ok' T�E CzT�' COU�''C��, ` {:> s" �. . t:N� �.�,�:��...� �� $�34 Ittr�.•.l+t�•�-.• �(t. . . �` �,.ry;s�J dC-` '^.,)t� � . f �,;,, ,,�.;:3'� • ac�t� : Apri 1 1 , 1982 `�:.:� .. � a �� r� � � � � a �f � . TO : Sain� PouE Gi�t� Cauncii � - FROM w COiT�tTlI��'�'C' �t� CITY DEVELOPMENT A�1D TRANSPORTATION � Leonard W: Lev.ine , ct�oi�man, makes the fottowing � report' on C.F. � [� �rdin�ance . - � - � Resolution � � , � Other . .,,. � . . - � - . . � • � � � � L-� • Univer.sity Avenue Plan as approved by the . �. � . � � � Planning Corr�nission. � . . � ,� . . - �a __.__ . � �. � . � � ..� � � - . �� . . _� .. -_ . . � ' ' - . : � U . . . .� � - � � . .. {� � � The Committee recommended appraval of the " _ . - �� - = �; Uni versi ty Avenue Pl an. _� - � . � � . . ' . _ - . � . • ' . ' . . . . • R�i . �� . . - .. . , . ?•. CI1'S�' H.�L.L '�'st'��_�FLGJR. . S�I1I�PA.UI..:.�yiI;lYESQTc�::��tU2--_ . � � . � .: .- 'y . :f��.'y . .. • ! � y y n � y � , '. �� . �� :� f yai-�. �- 'y, �� t2c��`�S",S'�� 7�� '� � ' z " . � , �' . ' � . . . A �' _� �� _ ' ; . . � � .. . 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' � . . . t . . . � l city of saint paul � � �185i� planning commission resolution � file number $,-37 date December 18. 1981 : WHEREAS, University Avenue, from Cleveland Avenue to Lexington Avenue, is the dividing line between District 11 and District 13; and WHEREAS, neither District 11 nor District 13 developed a comprehensive University Avenue commercial component in their respective district plans; and WHEREAS, the University Avenue Plan was developed as an addendum to the District Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 4, 1981, at which the Planning � Commission considered the recommendation to add the University Avenue Plan to the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of the entire Comprehensive Plan, which is required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976, segments of the Plan will be adopted as 'they are developed, and subsequently combined into a single amended and internally consistent Comprehensive Plan; � P�OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commissfon for the City of St. Paul hereby certifies as an addendum to the District ll and Di.strict 13 components of the Comprehensive Plan, the University Avenue Plan whi•ch is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and � BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this portion of the ComprehensiYe Plan be tr.ansmitted to the Mayor and the City Council of the City of St. Paul ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recorr�nends to the City Council adoption of the University Avenue Plan as an addendum to the District 11 and District 13 Plan components of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Paul , subject to Metropolitan Council review. - moved by McDonel l seconded by Tavl or in favor �8 against.— , t� ��t**o.� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �+�rl��v`f o��'; OFFICE OF THE MAYOR � {i�i i"� a �,� � 347 CITY HALL "Qj�� SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 GEORGE LATIMER (612) 298-4323 MAYOR January 4, 1982 Council President Ruby Hunt and Nlembers of the St. Paul City Council Seventh Floor City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 RE: Transmittal of the University Avenue Plan to the City Council Dear Council President Hunt and Members of the City Council : On December 18, 1981 , the Planning Commission approved the University Avenue Plan. This approval by the Planning Comnission represents their recommendation to the Mayor and the City Council that the University Avenue Plan be adopted as an addendum to the District Plan component of the City's Comprehensive Plan. I am distributing copies of the document for your review prior to the Council 's public hearing on the Plan. This Plan has undergone an extensive approval process both at the district and city staff levels. It was reviewed by the District 11 and District 13 Co►rrnunity Councils, the Midway Civic and Corrmerce Association, the Hamline- Midway Local Development Company, and coordinated with the Public Works Department and the Business Revitalization Division of the Department of Planning and Economic Development. The resulting Plan provides a framework for future commercial growth, and an implementation strategy, for the Midway area. I am impressed with the coordination of efforts by the District 11 and District 13 Community Councils, the business community, and the City departments. The document clearly expresses the cooperative venture for commercial planning on University Avenue and I am pleased to transmit this study to you for your adoption. ,.� Si ncerel ,,, ,.. .� � '�' . . '� ,r�;�', , ', � �- eor e mer May r r"m. cc: Peggy Reichert ° � .L. �� . > r