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Wf3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completion of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) will have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district (between Kellogg Boulevard, GrandfRainsey, I-35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few yeazs; and
WIIEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as the expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit Hub, will pose both challenges and
opportunities for the existing area; and
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WHEREAS, the issues of pazking and traffic have long been of concern to residents in the Irvine Park
Histoxic District and other adjacent residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban design framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, that will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
17 WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman requested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
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WHEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway Charrette was conducted from October 14-21, 1999, with the
financial assistance of several communit7 partners, including the West SeventhlFort Road Federation, West
End Business Revitalization Corporation, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Planning and Economic Development, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
WIIEREAS, a consultant team, led by Town Planning Collaborative of Minneapolis, conducted the charrette,
bringing together approximately 100 residents, business owners, properiy owners, City staff and community
representatives;and
WHEREAS, Town Plamiing Collaborative prepared the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as a record of the
charrette's proceedings and recommendafions; and
WHEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation and pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighborhood's histaric chazacter; and
38 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Ciry Council, on March 15, 2000, referred the Seven Corners Gateway Plan to
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that the City Council:
1. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gateway Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area (as described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x, with the exception of the following:
* "The Armstrong/Quinlan House, currently on the site of the new transidparking facility,
should be moved to the corner of Exchange Street and Eagle Parkway." (page vi)
* "The parking supply for local businesses should be piaced towards the center of urban
blocks.° (as applied to everv block) (page viii)
* "As new medical buildings absorb the existing surface parking lot at Smith and Kellogg,
parking should be replaced with either surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
�` The proposed redevelopment of the historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the plan drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including parking lot) shouid be retained in its present character without any structured
parking or the introduction of housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business site at 292 Walnut (comer of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed for housing in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying the site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present location until a feasible new locafion(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the two affected businesses.
* The proposed redevelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north of Exchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
include a parking ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include pazking.
Any pazking should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
neighborhood.
Support the general concepts of the Seven Corner•s Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Planning Commission reserves the right to make further recommendations on specific site
development or general guidelines.
Use the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation o£ an overlay district (or other
appropriate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. Request that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix of land
uses; addresses parking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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Request that PED and LIEP staff explore pazking options in partnership with the hospitals ar
other properties prior to construction of new ramps or lots to serve business parking needs in the
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Develop housing, particularly medium-density housing, as a buffer between the historic
neighborhood and commercial development to the north (towazds W. 7th Street) and to the east
(towards downtown}.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby fmds the Seven Corners
Gateway PZan generally consistent with the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council endorses the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general
development policy for the Seven Corners Gateway Area, bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E,
Grand/Ramsey and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does not support the Plan's recommendations
regazding changes to the historic Alexander Ramsey House site, the relocafion of the Armstrong-Quinlan
House to the comer of Exchange Street and Eagle Pazkway, and the construction of pazking structures on the
interior of every block in the study azea; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council supports medium-density housing andlor a hotel on the
block bounded by Eagle Parkway, Chesmut Street and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that PED staff work with the Planning
Commission, Heritage Preservafion Commission, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, and
neighborhood and community representatives to prepare an overlay district ordinance for the Seven Corners
Gateway Area that allows a greater and more integrated mix of land uses; addresses parking in a way
appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains urban design guidelines to guide new
private development and the design of public spaces; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that staff work with the medical institutions in
the Seven Corners Gateway area to: 1) develop better connections to and from the regional (Interstate) and
local transportation systems; and 2) develop recommendations regarding congestion management and
pedestrian safety in the hospital district; and
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125 Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and Saint Paul
126 Department of Plamiing and Economic Development for sponsoring and funding the Seven Corners Gateway
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ncrtox �QuFSx�n: Adoption of a resolution endorsing the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general policy for the
area bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E, Grand/Razusey and Exchange Street, and requesting prepazation of an
overlay district ordinauce to address m�ed land uses and urban design in the area. -
RECOMIv�NDATTONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAI. SERVICE CON'I'RACI'S MUST ANSWER TIiE FOLLOWING
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A PLANNiNG COIv1MISSION 1. Has this person/fim� ever worked under a contract for this depaz[ment?
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1NTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
With the opening of the Saint Paul Arena, Science Museum and 12iverCentre convention facilities, the W. 7th
commercial district and adjacent residential neighborhood will see significant development pressure in the neaz
future. The Seven Corners Gateway charrette, on which the Seven Corners Gateway Plan is based, was held in
October 1999 to prepaze a plaiming and urban design framework that balances new development opportunities with
preservarion of the area's unique character.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
There will be a planning and urban design framework in place to guide, evaluate and pursue private and public
investment opportunities in the Seven Corners Gateway Area.
DISADVAN'1'AGES IF APPROVED.
None.
DISADVAN'PAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
New development may occur that is inconsistent with the community's vision for this area. From a proactive
standpoiilt, new opportunities that would forwazd the community's vision may be missed.
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WI3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completio of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) w have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district.(between Kellogg Boulevazd, Grand/Ramsey -35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few years; and
WHEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as e expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit H, will pose both challenges and
opportunities for the existing area; and
WHEREAS, the issues of parking and traffic have long been concern to residents in the Irvine Pazk
Historic District and other adjacent residential neighborhoo ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban d ign framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, t will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman re ested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Design Center to conduct a week-long charre , or urban design workshop, to prepaze in a Yimely manner this
plauning and urban design framework; and
WIIEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway harrette was conducted from October 14-21, 1999, with the
financial assistance of several comm ' y partners, including the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation, West
End Business Revitalization Corporaf n, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnershi , Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Piauning and Economic Develop nt, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
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�d by Town Plamiing Coilaborative of Minneapolis, conducted the charrette,
100 residents, business owners, property owners, City staff and coxnmunity
; Collaborative prepazed the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as a record of the
recommendarions; and
WIIEREAS, the S en Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighbo ood's historic character; and
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WIIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council, on Mazch 15, 2000, refened the Seven Corners Gateway Plan to
the Planuing Commission; and asked the Commission to review and comment on the Plan, recommend
adoprion or endorsement of the Plan and recomxnend regulatory and other toois necessary to implement the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plannnig Commission conducted a public hearing on April 14, 2000, at which interested
persons spoke; and
WHEREAS, the Planniug Commission reported back to the City Council on June 28, 2000 d recommended
that the City Council:
i. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gate ay Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
3. Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x,
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should be moved to the corner of Exchange �
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be placed towards the center of urban
* "As new medical buildings absorb the isting surface pazking lot at Smith and Kellogg,
parking should be replaced with eithe surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
* The proposed redevelopment of historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the pl drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including pazking lot) should e retained in its present character without any structured
pazking or the introduction o housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business sit at 292 Walnut (corner of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed far housi in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying e site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present locatio until a feasible new location(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the affected businesses.
* The proposed re evelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north o xchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
inciude a par g ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include parking.
Any parkin should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
4. Support the g eral concepts of the Seven Corners Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Plannin Commission reserves the right to make furtlier recommendations on specific site
developm t or general guidelines.
5. Use Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation of an overlay district (oz other
appr priate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. �`equest that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix o£ land
/uses; addresses pazking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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98 Gateway Plan generally consistent with the Saint Pau1 on the Mississippi Develop nt Framework, and
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106 House and the construction of pazking structures on the interior o every block in the study azea; and
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109 block bounded by Eagle Parkway, Chesmut Street and Exc ge Street; and
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Meetuig was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Lucy Thompscni o` Ci'-y Pi_anning staff presented a synopsis of the Seven Comers
Gateway Plan. :is well as aclrnowledging some of the concems the document has raised.
In presenting the plan to the Planning Coimnission for acceptance, there is a proposed
resolution circulated by Lucy that recommends certain actions (recommended to the City
Council by the Planning Conunission), wluch includes a set of exceptions &om the
recominendations of the Plan. (See attached proposed resolution, page 2.)
In discussion, the followiug additional esceptions/points wece moved by Steve Laugtug
and seconded by 1Ctut SchwichtenUerg:
1. P<ukivg ramps interior ui the blocks between Chestriat aud Sherman, West 7` and
Eschzuzge a�•e wiacceptable to the Irvine Park neighborhood;
2,.,, No expsnsion of commercial (or commercial-related pazking) is acceptable in
�� azeas cun�ently zoued Residential (particulazly in the block bounded by Chestnut,
Walnut, West 7' and Exchange, otherwise referred to in discussion as the
"Bigelow Block").
3. Consisient wit1�- previous griorities expressed by this neighborhood, we strongiy
suppoit the idea of using Residentially zoned property (either in the Bigelow
Block or on Chestnut between Ryan Avenue and Shepazd Road) as move-in sites
For tlu'eateued buildings of historic oz architectural merit;
4. We support the idea of inediiun density housiug as a logical transition from the
Park area to tlie more dense and commercial land uses surrounding it. We
recognize the value of a hotel sited near the commercial interests (as
reconunended in the plan), and obj ect to its siting in the triangle bounded by
Eagle auld Chestnut Parkways, designated for medium density lb�using in the Plan;
5. �1�e oU,i ect to the naming of a Tentative Developer for the hotel and the use of the
publicly-owneci tri�uigle for this purpose with no discussion with or inclusion of
neighborhood input;
6. We supuort the idea of establishing a zoning overlay to incozporate the relevant
aspects of this Plan and its Design Principles, and would hope to participate with
the City tYuov.gh this process. Until such overlay can be proposed, evaluated and
adopted, we reca»est that there be a nioratorium on pernuts and zoning approvals
for a�t}� develepcneut iu the area affected, so that due care can be taken that any
proposal is evalualed against ihe concepts most valued by the community, as
evi�lenc�.il iii the •r,oiiing�refiuements such an overlay would allow.
Aiter estensi;�c c�iscussiui�, lhis motion was'unauimously accepted.
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Duriu� discussiu�i, the usc oCscvcral areas not curreutly zoned for parking as parking
Nu'I� llOICCI. YCI'SJIIS C1I5111'� tticsc objcclious wcrc adviscd to coutact Toui Beach oPLI�P
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The sccoud agencla iteui, the siting :uul saving of the Armstrong-Quiulan House was
discussed. Aaron Rubenstein, HPC staff, descriUed the public discussion to date. It was
moved by M�iuel Cervantes and seconded Uy NSason Riddle that the Historic Irvine Park
Association support moving the Armstrong-Quinlan House to the Pazk area, with the first
priority site being the comer of Walnut and Exchange, across from the Ramsey House,
or, as a less favared site, on Chestnut beriveen Ryan and Shepazd, or elsewhere on the
Bigelow block; fiirther, that the house retain its residential chazacter and be re-used as a
double house. Tlus motion also passed unanimously.
ui Jtuie, potential siting for the P.rmstrong-Quinlui House is to be discussed before the
HRA Board; in July, there tivill be a public hearing on the House before the Heritage
Preservatioi� Couimissio�z.
Kevin McGrath reported on the request to re-zone Chestnut between Ryan and Shepard.
A separate meeting on that topic will be held Nlay 30 at 5 p.m., and letters of invitation to
that nY'�eting were circulated. Deep concem was expressed over the proposed allowable
density and uses in the proposed zoning chauge.
New parkino mstricLions, as petitioned, will take effect and be posted around the Pazk
area, Uut are not expected to take effect until December. The new restrictions will limit
parking to one hour on �Valnut, with no parking except by permit elsewhere around the
Park.
The Historical Society is still interested in publislung the Walking Tour book, but has not
yet conunitte� to whetl�er it would be part of their fall, 20001ist or spring, 2001. Keith
McConnick 1ui11 contis�.ue ne�otiating with them, and advise the group of future
developments. �,�-
Plantings in the ums will b e Sone over Memorial Day week-end, with additional Pazk
clean-up to occur the following 5atiuday (June 3).
Nleetin� was ;: !jvwnec at 9:20 p.m.
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FILE NUMBER 2000-i
DATE 8 June 2000
WFIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council will soon revie�v the Seven Corners Gateway Plan with the
intention of adopting it.as a devetopment framework for the subject area; and
WHEREAS, Section 73.04( I) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code states that the Heritage Preservation
Commission "shali serve as an advisory body to the mayor and city council on heritage preservation
matters" and "review and comment on plans and studies which relatad to the historic and architectural
heritage of the city;" and
WHEREAS, the area that is the subject of the Plan is rich with historic resources and character and also
faces significant development pressures and opportunities; and
�VHEREAS� tlle Heritage Preservation Commission l�as considered tl�e Seven Corners Gateway Plan
and the teslimony heard at its May 25, 2000 public liearing conceming the Pla�; and
WHEREAS, the Commission understands tliat its comments and recommendations will be appended to
the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission generally
endorses the Plan as a development framework for the area, and in particular its recommendations
conceming the preservation and enhancement of the area's historic structures, sites, and character; with
the qualifications noted below; and
BE IT FURTFIER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission will excercise its
responsibility to review and grant or deny approval to proposals for development �rojects located within
the local Irvine Park Herita�e Preservation District, using the districYs design gdYdelines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests that the
Department of Plannin� and Economic Development consult and work with the HPC and its staff in the
development of design overlay district guidelines that will affect historic sites and districts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests the opportunity to
review and comment on the design of buildings proposed for the Bigelow Block given its adjacency to
the Irvine Park District; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission makes the following
recommendations �vhich are contrary to, different from, or in addition to those contained within the Plan:
1. The integrity of tl�e historic Ramsey House site should be maintained as is. The carriage house
shou(d not be moved as shown in the Ptan.
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2. A parking ramp should not be built on tlie Ramsey House block. If it were feasible to construct
given the limited footprint, it would be located too close to historic structures and would have a
significant adverse impact on the historic chazacter and integrity of surrounding structures.
3. More attention needs to be given to the retention and enhancement of green spaces on all sides of
residential buildinns. Pazking ramps at the interior of blocks and closely spaced row houses pose
a special challenge to that concem.
4. The Heritage Preservation Commission supports the determination of the relocation site for the
historic Armstrong House through the federal 106 review process.
5. The addition of new structures should not dramatically change the density, thereby altering the
area's historic character.
6. The demolition of "background" historic buildings which are not locally designated should be
discouraged or prevented. Many of the older buildings a(ong West Seventh Street are not of
laudmark quality but do contribute to the special historic character of the street.
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Wf3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completion of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) will have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district (between Kellogg Boulevard, GrandfRainsey, I-35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few yeazs; and
WIIEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as the expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit Hub, will pose both challenges and
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WHEREAS, the issues of pazking and traffic have long been of concern to residents in the Irvine Park
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WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban design framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, that will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
17 WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman requested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
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End Business Revitalization Corporation, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Planning and Economic Development, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
WIIEREAS, a consultant team, led by Town Planning Collaborative of Minneapolis, conducted the charrette,
bringing together approximately 100 residents, business owners, properiy owners, City staff and community
representatives;and
WHEREAS, Town Plamiing Collaborative prepared the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as a record of the
charrette's proceedings and recommendafions; and
WHEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation and pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighborhood's histaric chazacter; and
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1. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gateway Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area (as described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x, with the exception of the following:
* "The Armstrong/Quinlan House, currently on the site of the new transidparking facility,
should be moved to the corner of Exchange Street and Eagle Parkway." (page vi)
* "The parking supply for local businesses should be piaced towards the center of urban
blocks.° (as applied to everv block) (page viii)
* "As new medical buildings absorb the existing surface parking lot at Smith and Kellogg,
parking should be replaced with either surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
�` The proposed redevelopment of the historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the plan drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including parking lot) shouid be retained in its present character without any structured
parking or the introduction of housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business site at 292 Walnut (comer of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed for housing in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying the site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present location until a feasible new locafion(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the two affected businesses.
* The proposed redevelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north of Exchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
include a parking ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include pazking.
Any pazking should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
neighborhood.
Support the general concepts of the Seven Corner•s Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Planning Commission reserves the right to make further recommendations on specific site
development or general guidelines.
Use the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation o£ an overlay district (or other
appropriate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. Request that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix of land
uses; addresses parking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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Request that PED and LIEP staff explore pazking options in partnership with the hospitals ar
other properties prior to construction of new ramps or lots to serve business parking needs in the
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Develop housing, particularly medium-density housing, as a buffer between the historic
neighborhood and commercial development to the north (towazds W. 7th Street) and to the east
(towards downtown}.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby fmds the Seven Corners
Gateway PZan generally consistent with the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council endorses the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general
development policy for the Seven Corners Gateway Area, bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E,
Grand/Ramsey and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does not support the Plan's recommendations
regazding changes to the historic Alexander Ramsey House site, the relocafion of the Armstrong-Quinlan
House to the comer of Exchange Street and Eagle Pazkway, and the construction of pazking structures on the
interior of every block in the study azea; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council supports medium-density housing andlor a hotel on the
block bounded by Eagle Parkway, Chesmut Street and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that PED staff work with the Planning
Commission, Heritage Preservafion Commission, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, and
neighborhood and community representatives to prepare an overlay district ordinance for the Seven Corners
Gateway Area that allows a greater and more integrated mix of land uses; addresses parking in a way
appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains urban design guidelines to guide new
private development and the design of public spaces; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that staff work with the medical institutions in
the Seven Corners Gateway area to: 1) develop better connections to and from the regional (Interstate) and
local transportation systems; and 2) develop recommendations regarding congestion management and
pedestrian safety in the hospital district; and
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125 Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and Saint Paul
126 Department of Plamiing and Economic Development for sponsoring and funding the Seven Corners Gateway
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ncrtox �QuFSx�n: Adoption of a resolution endorsing the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general policy for the
area bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E, Grand/Razusey and Exchange Street, and requesting prepazation of an
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1NTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
With the opening of the Saint Paul Arena, Science Museum and 12iverCentre convention facilities, the W. 7th
commercial district and adjacent residential neighborhood will see significant development pressure in the neaz
future. The Seven Corners Gateway charrette, on which the Seven Corners Gateway Plan is based, was held in
October 1999 to prepaze a plaiming and urban design framework that balances new development opportunities with
preservarion of the area's unique character.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
There will be a planning and urban design framework in place to guide, evaluate and pursue private and public
investment opportunities in the Seven Corners Gateway Area.
DISADVAN'1'AGES IF APPROVED.
None.
DISADVAN'PAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
New development may occur that is inconsistent with the community's vision for this area. From a proactive
standpoiilt, new opportunities that would forwazd the community's vision may be missed.
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WI3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completio of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) w have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district.(between Kellogg Boulevazd, Grand/Ramsey -35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few years; and
WHEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as e expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit H, will pose both challenges and
opportunities for the existing area; and
WHEREAS, the issues of parking and traffic have long been concern to residents in the Irvine Pazk
Historic District and other adjacent residential neighborhoo ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban d ign framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, t will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman re ested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Design Center to conduct a week-long charre , or urban design workshop, to prepaze in a Yimely manner this
plauning and urban design framework; and
WIIEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway harrette was conducted from October 14-21, 1999, with the
financial assistance of several comm ' y partners, including the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation, West
End Business Revitalization Corporaf n, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnershi , Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Piauning and Economic Develop nt, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
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recommendarions; and
WIIEREAS, the S en Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighbo ood's historic character; and
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WIIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council, on Mazch 15, 2000, refened the Seven Corners Gateway Plan to
the Planuing Commission; and asked the Commission to review and comment on the Plan, recommend
adoprion or endorsement of the Plan and recomxnend regulatory and other toois necessary to implement the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plannnig Commission conducted a public hearing on April 14, 2000, at which interested
persons spoke; and
WHEREAS, the Planniug Commission reported back to the City Council on June 28, 2000 d recommended
that the City Council:
i. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gate ay Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
3. Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x,
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be placed towards the center of urban
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parking should be replaced with eithe surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
* The proposed redevelopment of historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the pl drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including pazking lot) should e retained in its present character without any structured
pazking or the introduction o housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business sit at 292 Walnut (corner of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed far housi in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying e site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present locatio until a feasible new location(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the affected businesses.
* The proposed re evelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north o xchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
inciude a par g ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include parking.
Any parkin should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
4. Support the g eral concepts of the Seven Corners Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Plannin Commission reserves the right to make furtlier recommendations on specific site
developm t or general guidelines.
5. Use Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation of an overlay district (oz other
appr priate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. �`equest that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix o£ land
/uses; addresses pazking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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106 House and the construction of pazking structures on the interior o every block in the study azea; and
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120 Corporation, Capital City Partnership, S nt Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and Saint Paul
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Meetuig was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Lucy Thompscni o` Ci'-y Pi_anning staff presented a synopsis of the Seven Comers
Gateway Plan. :is well as aclrnowledging some of the concems the document has raised.
In presenting the plan to the Planning Coimnission for acceptance, there is a proposed
resolution circulated by Lucy that recommends certain actions (recommended to the City
Council by the Planning Conunission), wluch includes a set of exceptions &om the
recominendations of the Plan. (See attached proposed resolution, page 2.)
In discussion, the followiug additional esceptions/points wece moved by Steve Laugtug
and seconded by 1Ctut SchwichtenUerg:
1. P<ukivg ramps interior ui the blocks between Chestriat aud Sherman, West 7` and
Eschzuzge a�•e wiacceptable to the Irvine Park neighborhood;
2,.,, No expsnsion of commercial (or commercial-related pazking) is acceptable in
�� azeas cun�ently zoued Residential (particulazly in the block bounded by Chestnut,
Walnut, West 7' and Exchange, otherwise referred to in discussion as the
"Bigelow Block").
3. Consisient wit1�- previous griorities expressed by this neighborhood, we strongiy
suppoit the idea of using Residentially zoned property (either in the Bigelow
Block or on Chestnut between Ryan Avenue and Shepazd Road) as move-in sites
For tlu'eateued buildings of historic oz architectural merit;
4. We support the idea of inediiun density housiug as a logical transition from the
Park area to tlie more dense and commercial land uses surrounding it. We
recognize the value of a hotel sited near the commercial interests (as
reconunended in the plan), and obj ect to its siting in the triangle bounded by
Eagle auld Chestnut Parkways, designated for medium density lb�using in the Plan;
5. �1�e oU,i ect to the naming of a Tentative Developer for the hotel and the use of the
publicly-owneci tri�uigle for this purpose with no discussion with or inclusion of
neighborhood input;
6. We supuort the idea of establishing a zoning overlay to incozporate the relevant
aspects of this Plan and its Design Principles, and would hope to participate with
the City tYuov.gh this process. Until such overlay can be proposed, evaluated and
adopted, we reca»est that there be a nioratorium on pernuts and zoning approvals
for a�t}� develepcneut iu the area affected, so that due care can be taken that any
proposal is evalualed against ihe concepts most valued by the community, as
evi�lenc�.il iii the •r,oiiing�refiuements such an overlay would allow.
Aiter estensi;�c c�iscussiui�, lhis motion was'unauimously accepted.
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Duriu� discussiu�i, the usc oCscvcral areas not curreutly zoned for parking as parking
Nu'I� llOICCI. YCI'SJIIS C1I5111'� tticsc objcclious wcrc adviscd to coutact Toui Beach oPLI�P
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The sccoud agencla iteui, the siting :uul saving of the Armstrong-Quiulan House was
discussed. Aaron Rubenstein, HPC staff, descriUed the public discussion to date. It was
moved by M�iuel Cervantes and seconded Uy NSason Riddle that the Historic Irvine Park
Association support moving the Armstrong-Quinlan House to the Pazk area, with the first
priority site being the comer of Walnut and Exchange, across from the Ramsey House,
or, as a less favared site, on Chestnut beriveen Ryan and Shepazd, or elsewhere on the
Bigelow block; fiirther, that the house retain its residential chazacter and be re-used as a
double house. Tlus motion also passed unanimously.
ui Jtuie, potential siting for the P.rmstrong-Quinlui House is to be discussed before the
HRA Board; in July, there tivill be a public hearing on the House before the Heritage
Preservatioi� Couimissio�z.
Kevin McGrath reported on the request to re-zone Chestnut between Ryan and Shepard.
A separate meeting on that topic will be held Nlay 30 at 5 p.m., and letters of invitation to
that nY'�eting were circulated. Deep concem was expressed over the proposed allowable
density and uses in the proposed zoning chauge.
New parkino mstricLions, as petitioned, will take effect and be posted around the Pazk
area, Uut are not expected to take effect until December. The new restrictions will limit
parking to one hour on �Valnut, with no parking except by permit elsewhere around the
Park.
The Historical Society is still interested in publislung the Walking Tour book, but has not
yet conunitte� to whetl�er it would be part of their fall, 20001ist or spring, 2001. Keith
McConnick 1ui11 contis�.ue ne�otiating with them, and advise the group of future
developments. �,�-
Plantings in the ums will b e Sone over Memorial Day week-end, with additional Pazk
clean-up to occur the following 5atiuday (June 3).
Nleetin� was ;: !jvwnec at 9:20 p.m.
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FILE NUMBER 2000-i
DATE 8 June 2000
WFIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council will soon revie�v the Seven Corners Gateway Plan with the
intention of adopting it.as a devetopment framework for the subject area; and
WHEREAS, Section 73.04( I) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code states that the Heritage Preservation
Commission "shali serve as an advisory body to the mayor and city council on heritage preservation
matters" and "review and comment on plans and studies which relatad to the historic and architectural
heritage of the city;" and
WHEREAS, the area that is the subject of the Plan is rich with historic resources and character and also
faces significant development pressures and opportunities; and
�VHEREAS� tlle Heritage Preservation Commission l�as considered tl�e Seven Corners Gateway Plan
and the teslimony heard at its May 25, 2000 public liearing conceming the Pla�; and
WHEREAS, the Commission understands tliat its comments and recommendations will be appended to
the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission generally
endorses the Plan as a development framework for the area, and in particular its recommendations
conceming the preservation and enhancement of the area's historic structures, sites, and character; with
the qualifications noted below; and
BE IT FURTFIER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission will excercise its
responsibility to review and grant or deny approval to proposals for development �rojects located within
the local Irvine Park Herita�e Preservation District, using the districYs design gdYdelines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests that the
Department of Plannin� and Economic Development consult and work with the HPC and its staff in the
development of design overlay district guidelines that will affect historic sites and districts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests the opportunity to
review and comment on the design of buildings proposed for the Bigelow Block given its adjacency to
the Irvine Park District; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission makes the following
recommendations �vhich are contrary to, different from, or in addition to those contained within the Plan:
1. The integrity of tl�e historic Ramsey House site should be maintained as is. The carriage house
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2. A parking ramp should not be built on tlie Ramsey House block. If it were feasible to construct
given the limited footprint, it would be located too close to historic structures and would have a
significant adverse impact on the historic chazacter and integrity of surrounding structures.
3. More attention needs to be given to the retention and enhancement of green spaces on all sides of
residential buildinns. Pazking ramps at the interior of blocks and closely spaced row houses pose
a special challenge to that concem.
4. The Heritage Preservation Commission supports the determination of the relocation site for the
historic Armstrong House through the federal 106 review process.
5. The addition of new structures should not dramatically change the density, thereby altering the
area's historic character.
6. The demolition of "background" historic buildings which are not locally designated should be
discouraged or prevented. Many of the older buildings a(ong West Seventh Street are not of
laudmark quality but do contribute to the special historic character of the street.
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Wf3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completion of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) will have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district (between Kellogg Boulevard, GrandfRainsey, I-35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few yeazs; and
WIIEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as the expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit Hub, will pose both challenges and
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WHEREAS, the issues of pazking and traffic have long been of concern to residents in the Irvine Park
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WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban design framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, that will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
17 WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman requested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
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End Business Revitalization Corporation, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Planning and Economic Development, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
WIIEREAS, a consultant team, led by Town Planning Collaborative of Minneapolis, conducted the charrette,
bringing together approximately 100 residents, business owners, properiy owners, City staff and community
representatives;and
WHEREAS, Town Plamiing Collaborative prepared the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as a record of the
charrette's proceedings and recommendafions; and
WHEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation and pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighborhood's histaric chazacter; and
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1. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gateway Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area (as described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x, with the exception of the following:
* "The Armstrong/Quinlan House, currently on the site of the new transidparking facility,
should be moved to the corner of Exchange Street and Eagle Parkway." (page vi)
* "The parking supply for local businesses should be piaced towards the center of urban
blocks.° (as applied to everv block) (page viii)
* "As new medical buildings absorb the existing surface parking lot at Smith and Kellogg,
parking should be replaced with either surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
�` The proposed redevelopment of the historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the plan drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including parking lot) shouid be retained in its present character without any structured
parking or the introduction of housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business site at 292 Walnut (comer of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed for housing in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying the site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present location until a feasible new locafion(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the two affected businesses.
* The proposed redevelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north of Exchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
include a parking ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include pazking.
Any pazking should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
neighborhood.
Support the general concepts of the Seven Corner•s Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Planning Commission reserves the right to make further recommendations on specific site
development or general guidelines.
Use the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation o£ an overlay district (or other
appropriate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. Request that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix of land
uses; addresses parking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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Request that PED and LIEP staff explore pazking options in partnership with the hospitals ar
other properties prior to construction of new ramps or lots to serve business parking needs in the
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Develop housing, particularly medium-density housing, as a buffer between the historic
neighborhood and commercial development to the north (towazds W. 7th Street) and to the east
(towards downtown}.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby fmds the Seven Corners
Gateway PZan generally consistent with the Saint Paul on the Mississippi Development Framework, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council endorses the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general
development policy for the Seven Corners Gateway Area, bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E,
Grand/Ramsey and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does not support the Plan's recommendations
regazding changes to the historic Alexander Ramsey House site, the relocafion of the Armstrong-Quinlan
House to the comer of Exchange Street and Eagle Pazkway, and the construction of pazking structures on the
interior of every block in the study azea; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council supports medium-density housing andlor a hotel on the
block bounded by Eagle Parkway, Chesmut Street and Exchange Street; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that PED staff work with the Planning
Commission, Heritage Preservafion Commission, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, and
neighborhood and community representatives to prepare an overlay district ordinance for the Seven Corners
Gateway Area that allows a greater and more integrated mix of land uses; addresses parking in a way
appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains urban design guidelines to guide new
private development and the design of public spaces; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that staff work with the medical institutions in
the Seven Corners Gateway area to: 1) develop better connections to and from the regional (Interstate) and
local transportation systems; and 2) develop recommendations regarding congestion management and
pedestrian safety in the hospital district; and
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124 End Business Revitalization Corporation, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul River&ont
125 Corporation, Capital City Partnership, Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and Saint Paul
126 Department of Plamiing and Economic Development for sponsoring and funding the Seven Corners Gateway
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ncrtox �QuFSx�n: Adoption of a resolution endorsing the Seven Corners Gateway Plan as general policy for the
area bounded by Kellogg Boulevard, I-35E, Grand/Razusey and Exchange Street, and requesting prepazation of an
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1NTTIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTONITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
With the opening of the Saint Paul Arena, Science Museum and 12iverCentre convention facilities, the W. 7th
commercial district and adjacent residential neighborhood will see significant development pressure in the neaz
future. The Seven Corners Gateway charrette, on which the Seven Corners Gateway Plan is based, was held in
October 1999 to prepaze a plaiming and urban design framework that balances new development opportunities with
preservarion of the area's unique character.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
There will be a planning and urban design framework in place to guide, evaluate and pursue private and public
investment opportunities in the Seven Corners Gateway Area.
DISADVAN'1'AGES IF APPROVED.
None.
DISADVAN'PAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
New development may occur that is inconsistent with the community's vision for this area. From a proactive
standpoiilt, new opportunities that would forwazd the community's vision may be missed.
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WI3EREAS, new development on the western edge of downtown (such as completio of the new Science
Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Arena and RiverCentre convention facilities) w have a profound impact
on the W. 7th commercial district.(between Kellogg Boulevazd, Grand/Ramsey -35E and Exchange Street)
and adjacent residential neighborhood in the next few years; and
WHEREAS, development within the commercial district itself, such as e expansion of United and
Children's hospitals and construction of the Smith Avenue Transit H, will pose both challenges and
opportunities for the existing area; and
WHEREAS, the issues of parking and traffic have long been concern to residents in the Irvine Pazk
Historic District and other adjacent residential neighborhoo ; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a planning and urban d ign framework for the W. 7th commercial district,
hereafter referred to as the Seven Corners Gateway, t will respond to these challenges and opportunities,
and guide future development in the area; and
WIIEREAS, Councilmember Chris Coleman re ested the assistance of the Saint Paul on the Mississippi
Design Center to conduct a week-long charre , or urban design workshop, to prepaze in a Yimely manner this
plauning and urban design framework; and
WIIEREAS, the Seven Corners Gateway harrette was conducted from October 14-21, 1999, with the
financial assistance of several comm ' y partners, including the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation, West
End Business Revitalization Corporaf n, Allina Health System Foundation, Saint Paul Riverfront
Corporation, Capital City Partnershi , Saint Paul on the Mississippi Design Center, Saint Paul Department of
Piauning and Economic Develop nt, and the office of Councilmember Chris Coleman; and
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recommendarions; and
WIIEREAS, the S en Corners Gateway Plan contains recommendations in the areas of urban design,
transportation pazking, new residential development, business retention and expansion, and preservation
of the neighbo ood's historic character; and
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WIIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council, on Mazch 15, 2000, refened the Seven Corners Gateway Plan to
the Planuing Commission; and asked the Commission to review and comment on the Plan, recommend
adoprion or endorsement of the Plan and recomxnend regulatory and other toois necessary to implement the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plannnig Commission conducted a public hearing on April 14, 2000, at which interested
persons spoke; and
WHEREAS, the Planniug Commission reported back to the City Council on June 28, 2000 d recommended
that the City Council:
i. Gather public comments into an addendum to the Seven Corners Gate ay Plan.
2. Support the interpretation of the Ten Principles of the Saint Paul the Mississippi
Development Framework for the Seven Corners Gateway Area described in pages 3-7) to
guide future development in the Gateway Area.
3. Generally support the recommendations on pages vi-x,
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be placed towards the center of urban
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parking should be replaced with eithe surface or structured parking internal to
individual blocks." (page ix)
* The proposed redevelopment of historic Alexander Ramsey House site and adjacent
parking lot as shown on the pl drawing on page vii. The Ramsey House site
(including pazking lot) should e retained in its present character without any structured
pazking or the introduction o housing that is incompatible with the historic character of
the neighborhood.
* The existing business sit at 292 Walnut (corner of Walnut and Exchange streets) should
be developed far housi in the future as indicated on page vii. The two businesses
currently occupying e site (T.D. Wright and JP Woodworks) should be retained at
their present locatio until a feasible new location(s) in Saint Paul can be determined by
the City and the affected businesses.
* The proposed re evelopment of the Bigelow block (between Walnut and Chestnut
streets, north o xchange Street) as shown on the plan drawing on page vii should not
inciude a par g ramp of more than one level above ground, but may include parking.
Any parkin should be constructed to protect the visual integrity of the historic
4. Support the g eral concepts of the Seven Corners Gateway Plan, with the understanding that
the Plannin Commission reserves the right to make furtlier recommendations on specific site
developm t or general guidelines.
5. Use Seven Corners Gateway Plan as the basis for the creation of an overlay district (oz other
appr priate regulatory tool) to guide future land uses and urban design.
6. �`equest that PED staff prepaze an overlay district ordinance that allows a greater mix o£ land
/uses; addresses pazking appropriate to a built-up, core, historic neighborhood; and contains
urban design guidelines.
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106 House and the construction of pazking structures on the interior o every block in the study azea; and
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120 Corporation, Capital City Partnership, S nt Paul on the Mississippi Design Center and Saint Paul
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Meetuig was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Lucy Thompscni o` Ci'-y Pi_anning staff presented a synopsis of the Seven Comers
Gateway Plan. :is well as aclrnowledging some of the concems the document has raised.
In presenting the plan to the Planning Coimnission for acceptance, there is a proposed
resolution circulated by Lucy that recommends certain actions (recommended to the City
Council by the Planning Conunission), wluch includes a set of exceptions &om the
recominendations of the Plan. (See attached proposed resolution, page 2.)
In discussion, the followiug additional esceptions/points wece moved by Steve Laugtug
and seconded by 1Ctut SchwichtenUerg:
1. P<ukivg ramps interior ui the blocks between Chestriat aud Sherman, West 7` and
Eschzuzge a�•e wiacceptable to the Irvine Park neighborhood;
2,.,, No expsnsion of commercial (or commercial-related pazking) is acceptable in
�� azeas cun�ently zoued Residential (particulazly in the block bounded by Chestnut,
Walnut, West 7' and Exchange, otherwise referred to in discussion as the
"Bigelow Block").
3. Consisient wit1�- previous griorities expressed by this neighborhood, we strongiy
suppoit the idea of using Residentially zoned property (either in the Bigelow
Block or on Chestnut between Ryan Avenue and Shepazd Road) as move-in sites
For tlu'eateued buildings of historic oz architectural merit;
4. We support the idea of inediiun density housiug as a logical transition from the
Park area to tlie more dense and commercial land uses surrounding it. We
recognize the value of a hotel sited near the commercial interests (as
reconunended in the plan), and obj ect to its siting in the triangle bounded by
Eagle auld Chestnut Parkways, designated for medium density lb�using in the Plan;
5. �1�e oU,i ect to the naming of a Tentative Developer for the hotel and the use of the
publicly-owneci tri�uigle for this purpose with no discussion with or inclusion of
neighborhood input;
6. We supuort the idea of establishing a zoning overlay to incozporate the relevant
aspects of this Plan and its Design Principles, and would hope to participate with
the City tYuov.gh this process. Until such overlay can be proposed, evaluated and
adopted, we reca»est that there be a nioratorium on pernuts and zoning approvals
for a�t}� develepcneut iu the area affected, so that due care can be taken that any
proposal is evalualed against ihe concepts most valued by the community, as
evi�lenc�.il iii the •r,oiiing�refiuements such an overlay would allow.
Aiter estensi;�c c�iscussiui�, lhis motion was'unauimously accepted.
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Duriu� discussiu�i, the usc oCscvcral areas not curreutly zoned for parking as parking
Nu'I� llOICCI. YCI'SJIIS C1I5111'� tticsc objcclious wcrc adviscd to coutact Toui Beach oPLI�P
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The sccoud agencla iteui, the siting :uul saving of the Armstrong-Quiulan House was
discussed. Aaron Rubenstein, HPC staff, descriUed the public discussion to date. It was
moved by M�iuel Cervantes and seconded Uy NSason Riddle that the Historic Irvine Park
Association support moving the Armstrong-Quinlan House to the Pazk area, with the first
priority site being the comer of Walnut and Exchange, across from the Ramsey House,
or, as a less favared site, on Chestnut beriveen Ryan and Shepazd, or elsewhere on the
Bigelow block; fiirther, that the house retain its residential chazacter and be re-used as a
double house. Tlus motion also passed unanimously.
ui Jtuie, potential siting for the P.rmstrong-Quinlui House is to be discussed before the
HRA Board; in July, there tivill be a public hearing on the House before the Heritage
Preservatioi� Couimissio�z.
Kevin McGrath reported on the request to re-zone Chestnut between Ryan and Shepard.
A separate meeting on that topic will be held Nlay 30 at 5 p.m., and letters of invitation to
that nY'�eting were circulated. Deep concem was expressed over the proposed allowable
density and uses in the proposed zoning chauge.
New parkino mstricLions, as petitioned, will take effect and be posted around the Pazk
area, Uut are not expected to take effect until December. The new restrictions will limit
parking to one hour on �Valnut, with no parking except by permit elsewhere around the
Park.
The Historical Society is still interested in publislung the Walking Tour book, but has not
yet conunitte� to whetl�er it would be part of their fall, 20001ist or spring, 2001. Keith
McConnick 1ui11 contis�.ue ne�otiating with them, and advise the group of future
developments. �,�-
Plantings in the ums will b e Sone over Memorial Day week-end, with additional Pazk
clean-up to occur the following 5atiuday (June 3).
Nleetin� was ;: !jvwnec at 9:20 p.m.
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DATE 8 June 2000
WFIEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council will soon revie�v the Seven Corners Gateway Plan with the
intention of adopting it.as a devetopment framework for the subject area; and
WHEREAS, Section 73.04( I) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code states that the Heritage Preservation
Commission "shali serve as an advisory body to the mayor and city council on heritage preservation
matters" and "review and comment on plans and studies which relatad to the historic and architectural
heritage of the city;" and
WHEREAS, the area that is the subject of the Plan is rich with historic resources and character and also
faces significant development pressures and opportunities; and
�VHEREAS� tlle Heritage Preservation Commission l�as considered tl�e Seven Corners Gateway Plan
and the teslimony heard at its May 25, 2000 public liearing conceming the Pla�; and
WHEREAS, the Commission understands tliat its comments and recommendations will be appended to
the Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission generally
endorses the Plan as a development framework for the area, and in particular its recommendations
conceming the preservation and enhancement of the area's historic structures, sites, and character; with
the qualifications noted below; and
BE IT FURTFIER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission will excercise its
responsibility to review and grant or deny approval to proposals for development �rojects located within
the local Irvine Park Herita�e Preservation District, using the districYs design gdYdelines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests that the
Department of Plannin� and Economic Development consult and work with the HPC and its staff in the
development of design overlay district guidelines that will affect historic sites and districts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission requests the opportunity to
review and comment on the design of buildings proposed for the Bigelow Block given its adjacency to
the Irvine Park District; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Heritage Preservation Commission makes the following
recommendations �vhich are contrary to, different from, or in addition to those contained within the Plan:
1. The integrity of tl�e historic Ramsey House site should be maintained as is. The carriage house
shou(d not be moved as shown in the Ptan.
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2. A parking ramp should not be built on tlie Ramsey House block. If it were feasible to construct
given the limited footprint, it would be located too close to historic structures and would have a
significant adverse impact on the historic chazacter and integrity of surrounding structures.
3. More attention needs to be given to the retention and enhancement of green spaces on all sides of
residential buildinns. Pazking ramps at the interior of blocks and closely spaced row houses pose
a special challenge to that concem.
4. The Heritage Preservation Commission supports the determination of the relocation site for the
historic Armstrong House through the federal 106 review process.
5. The addition of new structures should not dramatically change the density, thereby altering the
area's historic character.
6. The demolition of "background" historic buildings which are not locally designated should be
discouraged or prevented. Many of the older buildings a(ong West Seventh Street are not of
laudmark quality but do contribute to the special historic character of the street.
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