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273974 WHITE - CITV CLERK COUflCll ��Lj PINK - FINANCE G OF SAINT PAUL � CANARV - DEPARTMENT � BLUE - MAVOR File NO• �ncil Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, A municipality may, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.353, carry on comprehensive municipal planning activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the municipality; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Saint Paul may, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.355, subdivision 3, adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommend- ation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The Pianning Commission has in substantial part recommended adoption of a plan for District 5 Plan as a part of the City 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 or other portions thereof recommended by the Planning Commission; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby adopt the plan for District 5 Plan (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. 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" _ . _ � .. . . . .-�1 .. . , , . . � .. , ' . . . . . . .. . . . . . - . � .. .. . . �. . . 1� .�r � . , ' " ? � ;�,�-�� "„� :X2' r CITY OF SAINT PAUL ' OF�`ICE OF T��E MAYOR iiii�e ii ii 347 CITY HALL GEORGP LATIMFB 5AINT PATSL,MINNESOTA 55102 MAYOB (g12) 298-4�323 September 18, 1979 Council President David H. Hozza and members of the City Council City Hall , Seventh Floor St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Re: Transmittal of the District 5 Plan to the City Council Dear Council President Hozza and members of the City Council : On September 14, 1979, after holding a public hearing, the Planning Commission certified the District 5 Plan. District plans are proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, and must be adopted by the City Council before they come into legal effect. "Certification" by the Planning Commission represents their recommendation to the Mayor and the City Council that the plan should be adopted. I am distributing to you copies of the plan for review preparatory to your public hearing in the District. The District 5 Plan has already undergone an extensave review process. It was approved by the District 5 Planning Council . It was circulated by the Planning Commission to City departments and agencies, both as a preliminary plan and in its present form. It was also circulated to all adjacent districts. I am impressed by the understanding of city issues and the dedication of the residents toward their own communities. I am pleased to transmit their District 5 Plan to you. Sincerel • Georg atimer Mayo CC: James J. Bellus _ , , • ��0`�= �., CITY OF SAINT PAUL �o �� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ;� wuitun ,c �� uu �� n o %m " DIVISION OF PLANNING •,,��,,�. 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 GEORGE LATIMER 612-298-4151 MAYOR September 18, 1979 The Honorable George Latimer, Mayor City Hall , Room 347 Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 Re: Planning Corr�nission certification of the District 5 Plan Dear Mayor Latimer: On September 14, 1979, the Planning Commission certified the District 5 Plan. District plans are proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, and must be adopted by the City Council before they come into legal effect. "Certification" by the Planning Commission represents their recommendation to the Mayor and City Council that the plan should be adopted. Please distribute seven of the enclosed copies of the District 5 Plan to the City Council and ask them to review and act on it. The District 5 Plan has already undergone an extensive review process. It was approved by the District 5 Planning Council . It was circulated by the Planning Commission to City departments and agencies, both as a preliminary plan and in its present form. It was also circulated to all adjacent districts. I am impressed by the dedication residents have shown toward their communities through their work on this plan. Several more district plans are now under review by the Planning Commission and will be certified in the next few months. ' cerely, Ja s J. Be s Planning Administrator JJB:TZ:sb Encl . n . . , , :R04��.; CITY OF SAINT PAUL €; a°� CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 'e,� IIII�I IIIII �G :� IIII 11 11 Q %• ^.5� Martha Norton, Chairman /��' �as• F� ""lm��.�.� 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 GEORGE LATIMER 612-298-4151 MAYOR September 14, 1979 The Honorable George Latimer, Mayor Room 347 City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Mayor Latimer: I hereby certify that the Planning Commission of the City of St. Paul has made the recommendations to the Council of the City of St. Paul contained in Resolution Number 79-91 , a copy of which is attached hereto. Sincerely, ecretary o t e St. au anning ommission Encl. n . . , • �^ � city of saint paul pianning commission resolution file number 7991 September 14, 1979 te _�, Resolution for Planning Commission Certification of the District 5 Plan WHEREAS, the District 5 Planning Committee, working with the Planning Division staff, prepared a preliminary district plan for District 5 and used it to gather input from area residents; WHEREAS, the Committee and Planning Division staff then prepared a second . draft, the District 5 Plan, which the District 5 Planning Council adopted and submitted to the Planning Commission; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the District 5 Plan in light of citywide plans and comments from adjacent districts, city department heads, Planning Division staff, and the people who spoke at a publ7c hearing; WHEREAS, the District 5 Plan was developed as a portion of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of St. Paul ; WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of the entire Comprehensive Plan, as required by the Metropolitan Land Planning Act of 1976, portions of the Plan will be adopted as they are developed, and subsequently combined into a single amended and internally consistent Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission' s review of the District 5 Plan reached favorable conclusions on all of its major recommendations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planninq Commission certifies the District 5 Plan and recommends to the City Council adoption of the District 5 Plan as a segment of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Paul , contingent upon Metropolitan Council review. moved by Anderson seconded by HanQai in favor >> ��r��__.�. ° � ; . ., � �� . :� � ` , �, OM O1: 32��975 ,� Rev. s 9��/76 EXPLANATIOI� OF DMINI � RAT�VE ORD�RS, , RESOLUT�ON�` AND : RQ�NK�ICE � �. , � ,, � Dat�s � Sep��r Y8, 1979 ;� 'TQs Ml►XOR GF,�ORt'aE. LA3'IMER s , . J s e lu � �R. dI1� �?. B 1 S � � - � RE: ��strict 5 Pian ; . . . . . .. � .. � .7 . . . . . .. � � � ' � . , �d - � . . 4 . . . . .. . i . . . � . � � . � � � . �,�j � . � � . � _ . .. � . . . .� . � �. � .. A'CT---Z--QN -��D� c - ; F Trans�pit pistrl�t 5 Plan to City Counci� for adoption as amendm�nts to Co�r,��;e�as i ve Pl an � r Pla�i�tg EQmnission resolution hars beenf�transmitted to the C�ty Attorney's Qf€i ce , ; � ; t , >� � � s � } � ; , . . . . _; , � . . ' . . . .3 . � . . . .. . . . j. PURFOSE A�iR kA�'IO�A�,B FQR THIS A��'^ ION:. ..�' . � F1a�ning Canmissian. has certified plan. °�Transmit to Council for Pub11c Hearing. 4 '� , � , ;: ; . � . ' . . - . . : �;1�\ . . .. . .. .. . . . .. ��.t � i ATTAG#�b4FNTa; i � Lett�r from Planning Administrator� L�tt�r of Plannir�g Commission on recomner��tion an Distr�ict 5 Plan Planning Com�ission Resolution on Distric:� 5 Plan I.ett�r of transmittal to Council. ? 10 Copi.�.s of Distr�Gt 5 P1an. � } � :r - �� E`��'7�� ,"� CI-�Y t)F �AIti�� F'r�vL �;�rr o��"i, h�Y 'I��%. ; ;;; DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT � I'�iijl l Jii ;a . ^° DIVISION OF PLANNING a �u� „ ,., 25 West Fourlh Street, Saim Paul, Minnesola, 551U2 t;lc)KGE L�TIMER 612-299-4151 M�YOR September 27, 1979 Upon recommendation of the Railroad Island Review Board and in compliance with proposal #2, page 19 of the District 5 Plan, the following box should be inserted after proposal #2.3.2.2 before adoption of the District 5 Plan by the City Council in October. Note: The design study entitled Railroad Island - �A_�H_�o efu_l Future, has been complete an publishe yb-the_Commun�y Design Genter. The report was submitted to the Railroad Island Review Board and the District 5 Planning Council in September of 1979 and components of the plan are being considered for adoption as the land use plan for the Railroad Island ITA. If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at 292-6235. Sincerel , � � Thomas R. Zahn Planner CC: A1 Olson „""""`''""�� C I TY O F SA I NT PA U L -��CITY �� ;; F"� �-. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION a; =� un�i�nn; ,^ ';s ��' �-� Martha Norton, Chairman '' ”" 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Mir�nesota 55102 �.::.::.::::....��"'° GEORGE LATIMER 612-298-4151 MAYOR September 14, 1979 Council President David Hozza and Members of the City Council 7th Floor City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Council Members: ' I hereby certify that the Planning Commission of the City of St. Paul has made the recommendations to the: Council of the City of St. Paul contained in Resolution Number 79-91 , a copy of which is attached hereto, Sincerely, ) , /,- r "�-./ �,/ �.'!-�'��, Secretary f t e St. Pau P anning Commission Encl . . � , � �� r. o�•,.� CI I Y tjF �Alti{ � �JL ♦ �."'�: ;�,; DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT � �;�iji,iy�� ;s . DIVISION OF PLANNING �... . � �,,,,,,,,,,,,.>>'' 25 West Fourlh Slreet, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101 611-298 4151 �.lc)RGE L�TIMER M�YOR September 21 , 1979 Upon recon��iendation of the Railroad Island Review Board and in compliance with proposal �2, page 19 of the District 5 Plan, the following box should be inserted after proposal #2. 3.2. 2, a _s __. Note: Tr�e design study entitled Railroad Island - A Ho eful Future, has been complete an published y t e ommu tn y Design Center. The report was submitted to the Railroad Island Review Board and the District 5 Planning Council in September of 1979 and components of the plan are being considered for adoption as the ; land use plan for the Railroad Island ITA. �- � � If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at 292-6235. � Sincerel , � � � Thomas R. Zahn f Planner � CC: Al Olson . , ' : � I . f , � , 7 �� - � � � � . , , . . . - . � . , � . � , _ , _ , , . , , . �. . . , , . , , . , . � , . . , ; " . O�tabar 18th, 19�9 { ' \ �; f' _,. �! ,.; . , r- , ,,- r . � ' �� . i , . ' M.�t��d Starr _ � • Ct Attarney /;, - g�o�a b47, City Aal.l - � ., St. P�ul, Minna�sota , ; ��r 3ir: , - - 'Frapar�ti4n of a re�solution aFpraviag 'Che DiBtrict �'S Plan, as a�i�c3, wae requeeted by the Citq Co�mcil at iCs ,Oclabar 1$, l979 m�tfiag._ , , . ' . , Vesy trrly ycrura, . . , . , � . , � � • � . Ros�e PS#,x Cit3* Clerk , , . � 1�IS/act� ' j . , � , J, . ; - , . , , . , - � , . � , . , � ; i _ , . � , , , • �-, .--� Cl��/ O� S�I�'1� ��lJ� - ��t��l� ��'�'1�SS�J� t"�'5�4�� di� �� 199_1 _ _... �� September 14, 1979 Resolution for Planning Comrnission Certification of the District 5 Plan WHEREAS, the District 5 Planning Committee, working with the Planning Div�isian staff, prepared a preliminary district plan for I)istrict 5 and used it to ga�her input from area residents; WHEREAS, the Committee and Plann�ing Division staff then prepared a second draft, the District 5 Plan, which the D�strict 5 Planniny Council adopted and submitted to the P1ann;n� Cunm�ission; • WHEREAS, the Planning Comm�ission has rev�iewed the District 5 Plan in light of citywide plans and commertts from adjacent d>;tricts, city de�artment heads, Planning Divisiori staff, and the people wF�o s�ol<e at a public hearing; tJNFRE�iS, ti�e Di str i ct 5 P1��n was devel oped as i J�ort�on o` ±%!e Coniprehensi ve Plan af the City of St. Paul ; 1JHEREAS, prior to the �dc�p�t�ion of the entire Comprehensive Plan, as requir�d uy the P4e tropol i tan �and P�I anni ng llct of 1976, �orti ons of the P1 an wi 11 � be adopted as they are develo�ed, anc+ subseq:�ently combined into a sina?e amended and internal �ly consisteni Cor�pre;�ensive Plan; 4�dHERFAS, the Planning Corn�nission' s review of the District 5 Plan reached favorable conclusions on al? of its major recomrnendations; NOW, THEREFORE, 6E IT RESOLVEO, that the Planning Commission certifies the District 5 Plan and recommends to the City Cauncil adoption of the D�istrict 5 P�an as a seyment of the Comprehensive °lan for ti�e C�ity of St. Paul , contingent upon h1etropolitan Council review. , . ��d �� Anderson d� , , '�� Hanqqi �� , ��?��3��° �� _ � . � ��= �`�� DISTRICT 5 PLAN `�'a� 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 � 1 � 1 1 ■ 1 1 � 1 ' DIVISION OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT-0F PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY OF SAINT PAUL CITY HALL ANNEX ' 25 WEST FOURTH STREET, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 TELEPHON E: 612-298-4151 ' � • . D � �� . � p � . , PAYNE PHALEN DISTRICT S PI.AN � . � PREMISE NEIC�iBORH00D ORGANIZATIONS, LOCRL BUSINESSES AND THE CITY have worked together to prepare this plan. Their continued cooperation will make it possible to build on the strengths of the Payne-Phalen area, so that it will continue to be a good place to live, to work, and to do business. Con- clusions about comnunity needs and concrete proposals for meeting those are contained in the District 5 Plan. � MAIN POINTS 1. THE PAYNE-PHALEN CONMUNITY is part of St. Paul 's East Side and cons}ists of generally well-kept, cohesive .' neighborhoods' with a strong economic base created by local business and industry. 2. OLDER, LOW AI�D MODERATE INCOME NEIGHBROHOODS are in the southern part of District 5, while the newest are�--�; . in the north central portion. � -� ' homes s��nsl �\ __--_ — --� ----- � ___— ___ _ ; " REP'�RT (SEPTEMBER 1979) STATUS OF 7HIS � q aft�r bein9 � rehensic�,ssion, a�a Proved art of the Ci ty � Co�anni ng lans become ,P Certified byithe p�annin9 Council has d �he p�an Di stri ct p di str�ct� , The Di sttr'►ct 5 Com�►i ssi on revi ev+e aPproved by the City Counc�l. Next the :�janning ��rrently under review adopted by pistrict PTan. 1979. ��s plan 15 �h;S General �n Sep�ember , and certi f i ed i t � i" by the City Council . _ , __------ � _��.....��iVOE STUDY should determine how I !, ___,_------ ryland Avenue can function �re efficiently with ____--------- its existing large volume of traffic. 2• RAILROAD ISI�AND, ALSO KNOWN AS PAYNE-MINNEHAHA, is the oldest neighborhood in District 5 and is rich in history. . The neighborhood and the city should .work together to plan street and sewer improvements, . traffic and circulation, and housing improvements which are sensitive to the historic character of the area. DIVISION OF PLANNINC3 • DEPARTMENT OF PIANNING AN0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF SAINT PAUL 421 WABA3HA STREET • 3AINT PAUL,MINNESOTA, 55102 • TELEPHONE:612•298-4151 . � �. � i �. THE OLD GILLETTE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BUILDING � AND GROUNDS present a unique opportunity for the city and for District 5. The District 5 Planning Council should play a central role in determining its reuse. 4. THE ARLINGTON HII.LS BRANCH LIBRARY BUILDING should be replaced only if the co�nunity deems it necessary and no appropriate existing building can be found. 5. THE CITY AND COUNTY SHOULD ACT TO REDUCE POLLUTION TN LAKE PHALEN. Better security is needed to �, protect the newly redeslgned Phalen Park and those who wish to use it. 6. THE WHEELOCK-ARKWRIGHT AREA, IN THE NORTNWEST CORNER OF DISTRICT 5, needs improved sewers and utilities to serve existing homes and new apart- � ment developments. A land use study should be done there to determine how to make nwlti-family developments more compatible with the existing i single family neighborhood. I'�- 7, THE DISTRICT 5 P A �� L NNING COUNCIL AND THE CITY � should assist businesses and industries to stay ��;` in District 5. �� 8, THE HUMAN SERVICES NEEOS ASSESSMENT should be used '; to plan for meeting human services needs in ' D9strict 5. 9, CRIME PREVENTION is needed in the Payne-Phalen � area, in the form of resldent participation � in Operation ID, the Neighborhood Assistance Officer program, and installing adequate security � , devices 1n homes. A youth employment assistance � program would also be helpful . 10. THE CITY SHOULD CONTINUE ITS COP�IITMENT TO REINVESTMENT IN HOUSING through rehabilitation ' grants and low interest loan programs. i �,, ,�� , i � � , � GENERAL DISTRICT PLAN FOR DISTRICT 5 , PRELIMINARY PLAN - 78-205 SWP-02 AUGUST, 1978 ' � � , � � j ,_ � i � I 1 � PLANNING DIVISION � DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 421 WABASHA ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 � � � • � TABLE OF CONTENTS , .1 INTRODUCTION - . USING THIS PLAN 1 � .2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1 .3 PAYNE PHALEN IN THE 1970's 2 I 2.0 H SIC L DE EL MENT PL N 5 2. HOUSING 5 2.2 TRANSPORTATION 11 � 2:3 L ND USE 19 j3.0 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 23 3.2 PROPOSALS 23 � 3. 3 B CKGROUND INFORMATI N 26 1 . N C E EL P ENT PLAN 31 ALS 3 � � .2 R OSALS 3 1 4.3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 33 1 CRED TS 35 � LIST OF MAPS AND ILLUSTRATION � FIGURE PAGE TITLE � 1-1 ii District 5 Comnunity Facilities and Landmarks 2-1 4 � Priority ITA Areas 2-2 8 Residential Improvement Strategy ,i 2-3 18 Future Classification � i � ; I FIGURE 1-1 , DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND LANDMARKS I --� . :� ,,. �. a �: �.�,» � � �f f ' O �i�� J�a i . . ,' : � ��1�aa'� _ ��C��L I� JLi 7 �' — � I � O � ��J � % �oo � � '; 4` � , J I ( i � � ... .�. „ ,; ;:,:::;:�:;>;:;::::::;;•:.::;::..;:;.:.:. . <;>:�'';?;'��: ,_. :,.,,,.::;.,,,::::::,::.,......:.;:..,:.:. „ , -::::.,,:::>,:::::::::,,:,..:,:.:.:::-::.. ..,: � - <��:2�H:�:s:s?�:::;";"`�;i;?i.�'.;":';:;:�;:��i��::::::.�,::.:�:.�.:�. � L----�..� .� -� � ��.ess�� ;!::�.:<.>t�::�>::i»��::k::>i;:;:;:.:.:.:;�:;:::::i::;;:.�::>::��:�:�:�::�»:�:�:�:�.:..�.�� .. • - li��j-- _ - L�� '<::?�>SitS:�:�`i;:':i>;".' 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CASIMIR'S SCNOOL 5 FARNSWORTH ELEMENTARY 19 MERRICK CENTER SCHOOL 13 PHALEN LAKE SCHOOL 20 LAFAYETTE PLAYGROUND � 6 OLD GILLETTE HOSPITAL 14 EAST CONSOLIDATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 21 HIGNWAY 2i2 SITE 7 ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL 22 SWEDE HOILOW Pl1RK ii � � . � 1 .0 INTRODUCTION � 1 . USING THIS PL N The purpose o this plan is to clearly estab ish the goals of the Payne-Phalen community and to guide public and private investment in the area. This document � states goals, proposals, and background information for the community's physical , social and economic develop- ment. A longer document, entitled District 5 Background Report� contains more information and sumnarizes data used to make decisions about goals and proposals. The Background Report can be obtained from the City Planning Division, 421 Wabasha, 298-4151. .2 HISTORIC L BACKGROUND 1 .2. L DE L N � Located to the east of the central business district are the two neighborhoods which comprise Saint Paul 's near East Side. Physically separated by Phalen Creek, � both the Payne/Phalen and Dayton's Bluff/Mounds Park comnunities date back to the mid-1800's. The part of Payne-Phalen closest to downtown, nicknamed Railroad Is�and, was the site of the earliest development in the � area. Today Railroad Island contains some of the oldest ho►�s in Saint Paul , rich in architectural �nd historic character. � Housing development in the Payne/Phalen area generally expanded outward from Railroad Island. The dominant period of construction for Railroad Island was pre-1885, -1939 and � the area between Maryland and Arlington 1900 , the area north to Larpenteiar after 1940. Residential construction is still occurring in the northwest corner � of the district. 1 .2.2 ETHNIC HISTORY � Ethnic groups played. a very important role in the develop- ment of the Payne/Phalen comnunity. Railroad Island and Swede Hollow saw a succession of imnigrants occupy these two neighborhoods, then move on. Swede Hollow, located in a stream valley just to the east of Railroad Island, offered immigrants shelter and nearby jobs. In the mid-1870's and 1880's Swedish immigrants populated its valley. Around 1890, an influx of Irish laborers changed the composition of the popu- lation slightly. At the turn of the century, many residents of Swede � Hollow finally could afford to build new homes. They moved north to the Phalen area, while Italian immigrants settled in the Hollow. The same events occurred in r� Railroad Island, and by the beginning of the 1900's the I � � • � � • neighborhood had taken on a distinctivejy Italian � character. The Phalen area experienced rapid growth due to the people moving north. At the turn of the century over 1 60% of the population was of Swedish descent. Residents of this area were generally white collar workers, many of whom owned small businesses. Their modest prosperity was reflected in the character of their homes. The strong ethnic roots that were present during the early development of the district are still strongly felt today. Celebrations such as the bocce ball tournament in Railroad Island, the Polish Days celebration on Arcade Street, and the Syttende-Mai celebration � (Norwegian Independence Day) on Payne Avenue show that Distric 5 residents are very proud of their heritage. . � NE-�HALEN IN THE . 3.1 POPULATION � 1970'S The population of Saint Paul nearly doubled between � 1900 and 1960, with a rapid rate of growth imnediately following 1900 and a sharp decline in the rate of growth between 1950 and 1960. District 5 is one of the few areas of the city whose population has increased since � 1960. District 5 has the largest population" of the 17 districts, � nearly 10 percent of the City's total . The district grew from 28,671 people in 1960 to 29,521 in 1970, an increase of three percent, while the City experienced a decline. � " A breakdown of age groups shows that District 5 corre- sponds closely to the makeup of the City. The only � major discrepancy occurs in the southern portion of the district, in an area referred to as Railroad Island. Between 1960 and 1970, its over 65 population jumped. by over 24 percent. . .2 HOUSING Over 90% of the housing in District 5 is in very good conditions. The area is composed of distinctive neigh- borhoods, some of which are rich in architectural and � historical character. The housing stock in the Payne- Phalen area is one of its strong points and wil� play an important role in the future of Saint Paul . � Owner occupancy is often used as a measure of neighbor- hood stability, since owner-occupants tend to be more concerned about the attractiveness and livability of � 2 � � - � � � their properties. The rate of owner-occupancy in Payne-Phalen far exceeds the City as a whole. Payne- Phalen has nearly 90�,compared with 50% for the City. � Many blocks in the area are 100% owner-occupied. � .3.3 EDUCATION _ District 5 residents have completed less schooling than the average City of Saint Paul resident. This dis crepancy, however, is slowly being reduced. Between � 1960 and 1970, the educational levels of District 5 residents have increased at a greater rate than those throughout Saint Paul. Today, area residents are near jthe average educational levels present in the city. .�3:�IfVC01� I� The average family income in District 5 has increased substantially in recent years, reflecting the increase in the cost of living. In 1974, household income for 1 District 5 was estimated to be about $11 ,400. In comparison, the city-wide average in 1974 was approxi- mately $12,000. � 1 .3.5 CONCLUSION , The Payne-Phalen area is an attractive community with a � stable population and a strong economic base. It has a history of grass roots citizen participation resulting in effective community organizations which have solved � many neighborhood problems. The area has its share of difficulties associated with being an older part of a large city, but its many assets are valuable resources � to help overcome those difficulties. � � � � � � 3 FIGURE 2-1 PRIORITY ITA AREAS -o �� ",,. � �� , ; L _� -� f' ° `___r � 0 k_�,'1 nn�' -�;'-� _��o�L I��:� � , - � ' -�� .�-��—=�oo '�� ---= � ��;; � - -�� _� � �n�� o � A � EN � ��- � �� :;; � .J « �-__�L��.�, �_��;, � �r..�a-��u��,� `" `� ��11 �JII� '�,, \� L ....7C_]C—�� PARK ��I� j� i '. .��-�—� .. � 1! l� _ ' � � o�� ` �� , ��o � � l y' — - - ��__�4 _ - -- -.+°� �"� �O[�J � �� _ e�o � �� , - �a�o =- �o 0 ,. , 0 _ _ ��-_�.� _ �:;:::�:; ,3'� �� ....; �^ .. � � y �; ' ;.� 1'we �C.-�_—�7 L J C- CL�. �rs.�.- -�' ` -_' �� ;_-1l_:\ i - - > �� a��r�� ,�_ �_�L_ �� ., -- - r-�� __��- � - n 1�,\ �. , ,; I � .U��.�!u ��?��,�r� i� -_�r --�� c-� �� ---� —_�.. � ; ' . � �L� __ _- � '-..-� =J � , , L_] � ( C _7(- J�.�L__�L_� l , ��. 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V``'�/'i`±� �?�.\ iis�"�,'��L-_J�_1 L BL_1�_ 5�_.��Lxl._ l�I� � l.r..J � , I -� r � R _ a \\l �.'L.i �_._uJ.S, r - �� e,.�t ,� D I ST R I CT 5 ON -- s°°,,,'°°° --� ��o .� � ,e��`� �a sw.� iM �E�r � � "A" PRIORITY ITA'S � � "B" PRIORITY ITA'S �::� "C" PRIORITY ITA'S � � EXISTING ITA'S � 4 � � • � 2.0 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN I 2.1 HOUSIN 2.1 . GOAL The Payne-Phalen community will work to maintain and improve the existing housing stock and to add new housing � units in order to provide safe, sound, housing for all its residents. � 2. .2 PROPOS LS The District 5 Planning Council and the city should implement the Residential Improvement Strategy in District 5. � The following should be the first priorities. 1. Six priority Identified Treatment Areas are proposed � for the Irr�rovement I and II areas in District 5. See Figure 2-1 for locations. In the course of the Rail- road Island study, one or more ITA's may be identified; if so, they would have to be included in these priori- � ties when the study is completed. 2. A planning study of Improvement III areas is needed � to determine future directions for these neighbor- hoods. The Improvement III areas located within Rail- - road Island are being looked at in detail through the IRailroad Island study currently in progress. 3. All residential improvement programs being used within District 5 shall be regularly evaluated by the City � and the Payne-Phalen comnunity. Programs will then be altered if necessary. � 2.1.3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION HOUSING CONDITIONS There are 6872 residential structures in District 5, with � about 90� considered (by exterior survey) in sound condition or in need of only minor repairs. The other 10� are rated as in need of major repairs or substandard. This shows a relatively stable residential environment � but with a definite need for rehabilitation. The poorest building cond'itions occur in the southern � , one-third of the district, while the best conditions exist in the northern one-third. � The most deteriorated housing area is located between Arcade and Edgerton, south of Case Avenue to the rail- road lines. � DENSITY The southern half of the district has a high housirig unit per acre density. According to the 1970 census , , the area bounded by Edgerton, Case, Arcade and Ivy has � 6.9 housing units per acre. The Phalen Park area, excluding the park itself, has about 3.4 units per acre. � � t � . The reasons for such extreme density differences are 1 ) the area north of Maryland Avenue consists of new � single family housing located on large lots, 2) this area has many large undeveloped parcels of land adjacent to 35E, 3) the southern half of the district consists ' of older housing units, many of which contain multiple units, and 4) the lot sizes in this area are small . High densities, such as those in the area bounded by � Case, Edgerton, York and Arcade, often compound other problems such as parking and traffic. The Railroad Island neighborhood and the northwest corner � of District 5 contain large undeveloped areas that will have a great effect on future densities, depending upon � how they are developed. A large majority of the residential structures in the district are of the single-family type. � The southe rn part of the district contains the largest concentration of multi-family residential structures. � AGE About 65� of the housing units in District 5 were built before 1939. The southern portion of the district, the � Railroad Island area, has some of the oldest housing units in the city, built as early as the 1850's. _ . , � VALUE Median housing values in District 5 are somewhat lower than those for the entire city. This means that Payne- Phalen is a source of reasonably-priced homes still � within the reach of families with modest incomes. OWNER OCCUPANCY About 90� of the residential structures in District 5 are owner-occupied. In the Railroad Island neighborhood, � about 60% of the structures are owner-occupied. The city average is a little over 50%. IMAGE , Because of the relatively early development of most of � the Payne-Phalen community, the image projected by the central and southern areas of the district is one of � older, well-built and generally well-kept homes. There is some deterioration in the areas so«th of Case Street. The image of the area along 35E is changing from a � mixture of small older homes and vacant property to une of apartment structures. Lower Payne Avenue acts as a gateway into th Payne- � Phalen community. The image projected here is one of older residential and commercial structures. Payne � Avenue is a thriving commercial area, in need of some 6 � � � 1 � � physical improvements, especially south of Minnehaha. STRATEGY AND PROGRAMS The goals and objectives of the Residential Improvement Strategy are compatible with the District 5 goal of � improving the existing housing stock. Treatment areas similar in concept to those outlined � in the RIS are included in this plan. These strategy areas should respond to the specific characteristics of the district, and should be used to update the � treatment areas outlined in the RIS. Within Identified Treatment Areas (ITA's) there are � some programs available to increase the effects of re- habilitation in a small area. District 5 currently has three ITA`s. � The city-wide loan and grant program has been widely used in District 5, with well over 350 applicants in � 1975 and 1976. RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT District 5 was divided into treatment areas based on STRATEGY housing conditions and other neighborhood characteristics. � These are descriptions and strategies for each area. CONSERVATION I CONSERVATION I AREAS � In these areas, less than 1� of the residential structures are classified as substandard, with well over 90� of the structures being in sound condition. These residential � areas are stable. OBJECTIVE: Maintain the sound condition of these � areas. � STRATEGY: Surveillance � . Periodic windshield inspection to detect early signs of deterioration. I . Assistance as required to encourage adequate home maintenance. . Systematic upgrading of streets, sidewalks and other � public facilities as required and as possible. CONSERVATION II CONSERVATION II AREAS , In these areas, between 1� and 9� of the residential structures are classified as substandard, with over 65°6 of the structures being in sound condition. These areas � are stable to transitional in nature, with a wide variation of population turnover, owner occupancy rates, and average household incomes. � FIGURE 2-2 RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY � �� -.� �� nn �;'` _'�I�gf�L,l�� ; , I� '° ` -� ;�,� DO d l� � T . "� i, , �r _.,��'�1L� � � l�J��— P M A L E N � ��1.; ..�.. �, I l t� � \ C ��L� PANK � ��U ��..IJ� . , _ ___ _�� ;� l� a _. - � �� / ...... 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"- f- - � '�� , � ;'` D I STR I CT 5 ON --- 1000 •°°° � ,a��` , i� �N reer � � CONSERVATION I � CONSERVATION II � '�'�,'�.�'�,'�.'��,�'�.�'�,.'��'�,�'�.'�,'�.�'�, IMPROVEMENT I IMPROVEMENT II , - IMPROVEMENT III � 8 � � , � � OBJECTIVE: Arrest the process of deterioration, main- tain sound condition. STRAGEGY: Intensive Maintenance � Windshield inspection as required to further determine � code enforcement needs. � . Systematic code enforcement efforts where feasible with priority in areas most threatened by early signs of � deterioration or ad,jacent to areas of greater deteri- oration. . Assistance as required to encourage adequate home � maintenance. . Systematic upgrading of streets, sidewalks and other � public facilities as required and as possible. IMPROVEMENT I IMPROVEMENT I AREAS � In these areas, between 10� and 20% of the residential structures are classified as substandard, with over 50% of the housing units being in sound conclition. These areas are transitional . � OBJECTIVE: Corr�lete required improvements on private properties and public facilities to provide � sound housing and eliminate environmental deficiencies. � STRATEGY: Rehabilitation . Continue rehabilitation in small project areas (ITA's). 1 . Encouraye private lending institution support on a project basis as in Neighborhood Housing Services and Community Housing Corporation projects. � � . Initiate measures to improve property maintenance, particularly as follow-up to rehabilitation activities. � . Continue the completion of needed street and related improvements in conjunction with concentrated resi- dential rehabilitation efforts. � IMPROVEMENT II IMPROVEMENT II AREAS In these areas, between ,20� and 5Q� of the residential � � structures are classified as substandard, with over 30% of the housing units being in sound condition. This area is typically transitional to spot deterioration. � 1 .g � / � � OBJECTIVE: Complete required improvements on private � properties and public facilities to p mvide sound housing and eliminate environmental deficiencies. � STRATEGY: Rehabilitation . Undertake rehabilitation in small project areas where � all major blighting influences can be eliminated with available program measures. . Initiate measures to improve property maintenance, � particularly as follow-up to rehabilitation activities. . Continue the completion of needed street and related j improvements in conjunction with concentrated resi- dential rehabilitation efforts. � I�IPR0�1EMENT �I�� IMPROVEMENT III AREAS In these areas, over 50� of the residential structures are classified as substandard, with less than 30� of the � housing units being in sound condition. This area is - generally deteriorated. OBJECTIVE: Ensure reasonably adequate living conditions � for present residents; accomplish improvement through rehabilitation where feasible and appropriate and program redevelopment where ( necessary and when it is possible. STRATEGY: Major Neighborhood Improvement � . Provide rehabi.litation assistance as required to correct hazardous conditions. , . Program needed clearance and redevelopment as it becomes feasible. � � . Identify possibilities for effective restoration or rehabilitation which might exist and program required rehabilitation activity. � . Implerr�nt or continue needed social service and economic development functions to expand opportunities � for residents. . Identify stable social comnunities and explore means for the accomplishment of needed physical improvement� � with minimal social disruption. j . 10 � � � � � 2.2 TRANSPORTATION 2.2.1. GOALS 1. To see that District 5 streets are paved and maintained � and that they are adequate to serve the functions and traffic volumes for which they are intended. 2. To assure traffic safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, � and pedestrians. 3. To minimize the impact of truck and other vehicular � traffic and parking on residential areas. 4. To provide for adequate public transportation; and � to encourage the use of buses, car and van pools and other alternatives to autos, in order to conserve energy and minimize the need for new roadway construction. � . .2 ROPOSALS � STREETS 1. District 5 and the city should prepare a capital improvement plan for the district which would identify and prioritize all street and sewer improvements needed. , Street improvements which are made before this plan is completed should be done in the area south of Maryland and east of Arcade. � MARYLAND AVENUE 2. A study of Maryland Avenue is needed. The purpose of the Maryland Avenue study is to recommend ways to re- duce traffic and to make the intersections operate more � efficiently. 3. District 5 opposes the widening of Maryland Avenue. , District 5 and the cities of Saint Paul and Maplewood should evaluate the proposal to extend Larpenteur around the north portion of Lake Phalen. East Como Boulevard, if constructed on the proposed route, could provide a � ;� good east-west route with a minimum of disruption. The . city should proceed with the preliminary design and engineering for East Como Boulevard, and should involve , the District 5 Planning Council in its decisions. LAFAYETTE-COLLINS 4. If East Como Boulevard is constructed and becomes a minor � arterial , through traffic could be routed around Railroad �slan� and Collins Avenue should serve as a low volume collector street. . � 5. The city should drop its proposal for connecting University Avenue with Mounds Boulevard through Rail- Road Island. The Payne-Minnehaha Comnunity Council and � the District 5 Planning Council are opposed to this proposal because of its high cost and because it would be � 11 . � � . disruptive to the neighborhood. East Como Boulevard could serve nearly the same function and is a much � better east-west route location. 6. There was a proposal to realign Arcade Street south of � Case, to provide two full lanes going each way. The District 5 Council eliminated the proposal because it would require acquisition of key commercial establish- � ments. The district planner's comment was that Arcade functions adequately with present traffic volumes. However, if it were expected to function as a minor arterial , traffic would increase and some solution to � the narrow right-of-way south of Case would be needed. 7. District 5 contains many heavily travelled streets that � have high accident counts at key intersections. A systematic study of each of these intersections should be undertaken by the City, identifying ways of reducing � accident counts such as improving visibility, better signage, elimination of curb-cuts near the intersections. 8. Many streets in District 5 receive financial aid from � either the county, state or federal government. The - guidelines under which funds are allocated should be altered so that these streets can be improved according � to their specific functions. 9. Bus route #2 should be extended south along Westminister � Street to Maryland Avenue. Public transportation should be used as a long-range solution to District 5's traffic congestion. 10. Special transportation services to low income, elderly � and handicapped persons should be expanded. MTC's Project Mobility could help with this. � 11. The truck route designation on Payne Avenue should be changed to allow only service vehicle usage. Arcade � Street would then be the only north-south truck route . through District 5. 12. The Payne Arcade comnercial study started in 1976 should � be finished. Included within this study should be a parking plan for both streets, exploring efficient use of existing parking lots, potential new lots, and better ' ways of incorporating these lots into the commercial areas. 13. pistrict 5 endorses the city's Bike Report but would t l�tce to see the following recommendations added: � 1? ' , , � � downtown. - A separate bike path should be constructed as soon as , � possible along the west side of Johnson Parkway be- tween Maryland and Seventh Street. - Traffic safety for bicycles needs to be improved at 1 the intersection of Arcade and Wheelock. - Permanent bike racks should be provided along Payne � Avenue and Arcade Street near concentrated commercial areas. � 2.2.3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Payne-Phalen community plays an important role in the � transportation system for the City of Saint Paul and the surrounding suburbs, with many major routes passing through - the area. Increasing traffic volumes, poor street conditions, and rumors of new highways have created a negative comnunity � attitude. Planning to alleviate some of the existing trans- portation problems in District 5 must be based upon an evaluation of existing conditions and projected future � traffic flows and volumes. TRAFFIC VOLUMES Traffic volumes in District 5 have steadily increased. Residents have adopted a strategy of maintaining and im- � proving existing streets plus project planning for problem areas. � MARYLAND AVENUE Maryland Avenue, the most heavily travelled street in the District, is the only through east-west street. Some of • Maryland Avenue's problems are the extremely high accident count, intersections operating at or beyond capacity, many comnercial uses on the street, and the narrow street width which cannot easily be changed. � The Street and Highway Plan proposes several possible ways . to alleviate congestion on Maryland Avenue. One is to widen Maryland. The District opposes such a move. Another is to ' extend Larpenteur around 'the north of Lake Phalen, using Frost Avenue, thus avoiding residential acquisition. East Como Boulevard, a proposal for a route extending Como Avenue � east from Pennsylvania via the railroad right-of-way is another alternative. East Como Boulevard has the advantage of requiring little, � if any, residential acquisition, routing traffic around Railroad Island, and being constructed along what is already a boundary between neighborh000ds. One problem it might � encounter is the possible difficulty of obtaining right- of-way from the railraads. Also, the route ends at � 13 t � � • Johnson Parkway at which point other east-west streets � would have to carry the traffic. In the immediate future, project plannir�g should be done to reduce the number of intersections, improve visibility, � reroute conflicting traffic types, and restrict uses that generate more traffic. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Frequent and accessible bus service is available to al- ' most every neighborhood in the Payne-Phalen area, the only exception being the northwest corner of the District. This � apartment complex area should have better bus service. Special transportation services to the elderly and handi- capped are in great demand. These services should be � expanded. TRUCK ROUTES Payne, Arcade, and Maryland are designated truck routes. ' Two parallel truck routes such as Payne Avenue and Arcade Street are unnecessary. Pa�yne Avenue should be restricted to service vehicles only and more off-street loading areas � provi ded. - Many problems exist in the "all vehicles permitted" areas in the industrial southern portions of the District. These I conflicts can be resolved only after a thornugh study of the land use and zoning issues in these areas. Poor signage and lack of enforcement of truck routes result �, in truck traffic throughout residential areas. STREET CONDITIONS In general , all oil based streets in the District are in t need of replacement, while the paved streets (about 40% of all streets) are in fair to good driving condition, need- ing only maintenance. The area south of Maryland and east of Arcade should' be the highest priority area for a street paving program. Upgrading of curbs and gutters, sidewalks, boulevards and , . lighting, should be coordinated with systematic street paving. Alley upgrading should continue to be done on a petition basis with encouragement given to proposed paving ' areas. PARKING Four areas (two along Payne Avenue and two along Arcade) � have concentrated corr�nercial development, overloading both on street and off-street parking. Further study to deter- mine parking needs and potentials in these areas is needed. � This study should explore efficient use of existing parking lots, potential new lots, and ways of incorporating these lots into the commercial areas. Existing, and new off- street parking facilities could serve as attractive buffers , between commercial areas and ad,jacent r,�sidential uses. i 14 :' � � , � � EXISTING AND PROPOSED The information in the map and chart belovr is from the STREET CLASSIFICATIONS city's draft of its Street and Highway Plan. It was used to draw conclustions about transportation issues in � District 5. STREET CLASSIFICATIONS, ATD SOURCES, AND TRAFFIC VOLUMES � � Existing Proposed Aid Sreet Name Classification Classification Source Traffic Volume � Interstate Principle Arte- Same Federal Heavy traffic. South 35-E rial : Connects of Maryland an esti- Metro Area w/ mated 90,000 ADT , out-of-city capacity is 100,000 areas, 4-8 lanes, 20,000- , 100,000 aver- . age daily traffic (ADT) ' Larpenteur Minor Arterial Same Munici- Quite adequate to Avenue A: Connects sub- pal handle existing areas of inetro State Aid traffic (actually � area; 4-6 lanes, (MSA) functions as a 10-50,000 ADT collector) � Maryland Minor Arterial Same County Overloaded. Han- Avenue B: Connects ad- State dling 20,000 ADT jacent sub- Aid with only 4 lanes. ' areas; 4-6 lanes (CSA) Results in heavy 10-30,000 ADT congestion. Arcade Street Arterial 6 Same Federal Somewhat congested, � (Trunk High- Aid South of Case may way 61) be a problem in the future due to � narrow R.O.W. width. Arkwright Collector: Same, but MSA OK 1 Street, Case Connects comnu- from Case to to Maryland nities and Arlington nei ghbol^hoods; � 4 lanes, 1-15,000 ADT Arlington Local �treet: Collector, MSA OK � Avenue Provide access 35-E to Pa�yne for residents & service ve- � hicles; 2 lanes, 500-1500 ADT 15 � . t t STREET CLASSTFICATIONS, ATO SOURCES, AND TRAFFIC VOLUMES � Existing Proposed Aid Sreet Name Classification Classification Source Traffic Volume � Brainerd Collector local Street MSA OK Avenue � Burr Street, Collector Same MSA OK Collins to Case , � Case Avenue, Collector Same MSA 4600 ADT, 1974; Westminster OK � to Ea rl , Collins St. , Collector If East Como MSA 6700 ADT, 1977; � Lafayette to ' Boulevard is OK Payne built, Collins could become a � local street or be closed Earl Street Collector Same MSA 5900 ADT, 1974; � OK Edgerton Collector Local Street, CSA 3800 ADT, 1973 � Street except north of Wheelock will � remain collector , Forest Street Collector Local Street MSA, 4700 ADT, 1973; south will decrease � of Mary- land Ivy Avenue, Collector Local Street Local OK � Arcade to � Earl Lafayette Collector Depends on MSA 8500 ADT, 1973; � Road final Street OK & Highway Plan; � probably remain collector � � 16 � � , � � STREET CLASSIFICATIONS, AID SOURCES, AND TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing Proposed Aid � Sreet Name Classification Classification Source Traffic Volume Minnehaha Collector Local Street MSA, east OK 1 Avenue, Burr of Ark- to Payne wright � Mississippi Collector Local Street MSA, York OK Street, to Case University to Gerani um � Parkway Collector Same, east of MSA OK Drive Payne , Payne Avenue Collector Same, south of MSA OK Parkway Drive , University Collector Proposed Minor Federal OK as collector Avenue Arterial 6, carry 5-10,000 � ' ADT (University � Mounds Connector) � Westminster Collector • Collector, CSA OK Street, Arlington to Geranium to Larpenteur ' Wheelock Weelock Collector Same Local OK Parkway Scenic Route ' All Others Local Streets Same Local Varies � . ' ' � � � 17 � FIGURE 2-3 FUTURE CLASSIFICATIONS - �� ' ❑ - :i - : �n� � 1-�f. :*%'� ` [s`.,I�SL;` � _ - - ., � � - ��: �V�� i M A L E N '� � _ �� • � �^B�B--; (�(' � I � �� LJLJ� GA11K � �� ■ I�� i � � . � I -: ; l�_=� ;�, ! / — _ � 4 �I �� — � \� � ___ +0, n —� � 7 . ,� . ......___ . . '' 1 _.. - C i� .�; __ i if ii — � uurr.. � � y� ;; , ..... _n � .,,....., �.. :: ; � o ......., � ' _ _�r : . -. � - --: �, �'t_=_, '� ..,.., �] ________ ___i�� I , �� [ �� .._ ' ��r�L__. _�n �L � �� r-��J�_ �� - _ � _�L � � - �__.� _ ,� � f � ��J C=.._� �� . J .. _. — �.'_. ._,- _ ., _ , C L_:_7�7C 7L 1 ^� -'t��7�� [�� -'J�;�, -_�- �� l� _�t =- �I , .. ' � � ��-�5� � �� .�- � D��`� _�- ��[-J�C lU° ,��_�� - � �-��_ -__��_�� L� 7 � �C-� �� C— �� i , � _-i��_.- �,�� '; � �... 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The report was submitted to the �ailroad Island Review Board and the District 5 � Planning Council in September of 1979 and components of the plan are being considered for adoption as the �� land use plan for the Railroad Island ITA. � If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at 292-6235. tSincerel , �./ � � Thomas R. Zahn Planner 1 �CC: A1 Olson � i i � ` , ��.a ' � 6; The Payne-Phalen communi.ty, in cooperation with the city, should work for the adoption of a sign ordinance � that would reduce the negative visual impact that many , signs in the district now project. 7. The installation or rep)acement of power or tele � lines should 6e underground. phone 8.� The City should work closely with District 5 and other � neiahborhoods to complete the replacement of diseased shade trees on both public and private property. , • • K R ND N RESIDENTIAL LAND USE I The most prevalent land use in District 5 is residential , zoned primarily RT-1 and R4. This zoning allows for a ' combination of single family units and duplexes. Residential zoning is more restrictive the farther north one goes in the district, from RM-2 areas in the south � - to R2 and R3 areas in the north. Multi-family zoning (RM-1 and RM-2) is comnon along major ' streets, generally on the edges of the district. This � zoning allows for apartment dwellings of various densities. . Most of the vacant land in the district is zoned for multi-family uses. �� Railroad Island has some zoning and land use problems that must be resolved. These problems will be evaluated during , the Railroad Island study that is now underway. ZONING PROCESS � There are some inconsistencies between existing zoning and existing or desired land uses. The current zoning ordinance should be amended to better re.late to desired land uses • proposed in this plan. f The District 5 Planning Council should have a more defined role in the process of zoning changes. �i COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USE The commercial strips of Payne Avenue and Arcade �re ex_ � panding along their northern ends. This expansion of the commercial land use area is not necessary, because there are plenty of opportunities for development within the existing commercial areas. Industrial and commercial uses, when they are close to residential neighborhoods, sometimes have a negative effect 20 � , � � on the ad,jacent areas. This conflict of land uses is � also found in residential areas along 35E where high density units are located very close to single family homes. OPEN SPACE � District 5 has a large amount of land devoted to recreation and open space. Almost all of this land is located in three parks: Phalen, Arlington-Arkwright, and Swede Hollow. , VACANT LAND A large amount of vacant, developable land is located ' . along the western and southern edges of the Payne-Phalen community. This land will play a key role in the future improvement and development of the district. Some of these parcels of land have soil problems or topographic , canditions (steep slopes) that are not conducive to development. � A study should be done of the area just to the north of the railroad tracks along Whitall Avenue, between Westminster and Payne, to determine future land use and zoning for the 1 area. IMAGE Most of District 5 consists of residential neighborhoods , with some distinctive characteristics, from the Railroad Island neighborhood which has some of the oldest existing ' homes in Saint Paul , to the northern part of the district � with its newer, suburban-style homes. The southern portion of Payne Avenue is an important gate- ' way into District 5. It would be helpful to the whole community to present a stronger image here. ENVIRONMENT 1 Pollution of Lake Phalen, noise pollution along Maryland ,�, and 35E, and vis'ual pollution caused by signs and power " lines all are pr�blems that need attention. ( The reforestation program is encouraged by area residents. Area residents and the District Council should be involved � in future reforestation planning. � I � 2, . � � �.4 UTILITIES 2.4. GOALS 1. To maintain, and where necessary, to upgrade utilit�es � in District 5. 2. To expand utility services to meet the needs of new � development. 2.4.2 PROPOSALS r 1. An overall plan for tf�e upgrading of existing utility systems should 6e developed �ointly 6y the district , and the city. Two areas witi�in the district that should receive special attention and priority for future funding are the areas south of Case Avenue and the , northwest co�ner of the district. 2. Install all new power and telephone lines underground. 3. The storm water system which flows into Lake Phalen � should not be expanded until the poll.ution study being done by Ramsey County is completed. The city should � make reducing lake pollution a high priority. 4. District 5 supports the storm water ponding system if , the ponding sites are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and if the city proceeds with its plans for new sewers to correct the deficiencies. , .4.36 KRUND IN I N Most of District 5 is adequately served by public , utilities. However, two areas need improvement. They are the northwest and southwest corners of the district. Storm sewer construction needed in the area south of t Case Avenue is currently programmed for 1980. The public Works Department has judged the project economically in- � feasible. District 5, however believes these sewers should . receive top priority because of proposed development and the neighborhood preservation program currently in progress. � The northwest corner of the district is experiencing rapid growth. Public utilities in this area should be � upgraded to meet with new demands. Power and telephone lines should be installed underground � in areas of new development. District 5 supports the city's storm water ponding program if the ponds are compatible with the neighborhood. The � city should proceed with plans for new storm sewers when funds are available. �n , � I 3.0 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN � � . LS • � To provide complete health services to all sectors of the comnunity, especially elderly, handicapped and low income individuals. , . . ' To insure that health services are accessible. ' . .3 --- To provide for educational needs of corrrannunity residents. � . .4 . To provide adequate social services to residents of District 5, including child day care, senior citizens 1 programs, and youth employment assistance. I 3. .5 To provide for public safety in District 5. , 3. .6 To provide adequate comnunity facilities in District 5, including fire protection, library services, and regulation � of residential care facilities. , 3.1.7 To provide adequate parks and recreational facilities to all District 5 residents. ' , $ 3.2.1 HEALTH 1 �, District 5 and the city should use the results of the needs assessment to plan for health services in District 5. , � 2. Funding must be found to expand the Meals on Wheels program. � 3. Diagnostic health screening should be made availab1e to more District 5 residents. � � � 23 . � � � 4. Expand existing special transportation services in , District 5. The MTC's Project Mobility, a system of vans accessible to handicapped persons, is a long- range solution. It will be expanded to include the � entire Twin Cities area by 1982. 5. Publicize existing health services, using community newspapers. , 3.2.2 EDUCATION , 1. The results of the needs assessment being done by Ramsey Action Programs should be used in future � planning for educational programs. 2. The St. Paul School Board should find other ways of funding schools to relieve the burden on property taxes. � 3. The community should use the existing advisory councils and PTA's to monitor the school system and participate � in decision-making. 3. .3 S CIAL SERVICES , 1. The results of the needs assessment now in progress should be used for future social services planning. , 2. The District 5 Council and social service providers should decide whether to propose a new multi-service ' center. . 3. The City should provide technical assistance to child , care programs in applying for funding and meeting building codes. . 4. Government assistance for child care should be continued. ` � 5. The District 5 Planning Council and Ramsey Action Programs should find a congregate dining site in the � northe rn part of the district. 6. A youth employment program, a�ninistered by an organization already located in Dist'rict 5, should � help young people find �o6s and provide incentives to business to hire youth. � � 24 � � • i , ' 3. .4 COMMUNITY F C LITIES 1. The District 5 Planning Council should play a central � role in determinining the reuse of the vacant Gillette Hospital building and grounds. 2. The City should implement the recommendations in the ' 1976 report, "Residential Care Facilities". 3. The fire protection, prevention, and educational ' functions served by the two fire stations in District 5 should continue. � 4. The District 5 Council should be involved in any decision about the Arlington Branch Library. If a new facility is needed, reuse of an existing building should be the first priority. � 3.2.5 PUBLIC S FETY ' 1. The St. Paul Police Department should make its crime statistics more accessible to neighborhoods and � should analyze statistics on a city-wide basis. 2. The St. Paul Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is evaluating the criminal justice system. This � evaluation will help to find more effective ways of treating juvenile offenders. , 3. The Police Department and Public Works should test the effectiveness of improved street lighting in reducing street crime in a trial area in District 5. ' 4. Door and window locks for all residential units should be included in the City's building code. , 5. Conflicts between adult entertainment 1and uses and residential uses should be reduced. 6. Any crime prevention programs conducted in District 5 � should be directed through existing corr�nunity organizations. , � � � 25 . � � . . P KS N RECREATION 1. Existing parks and recreational facilities should be t improved and used to capacity before the city considers building new facilities. Joint use is one way of accomplishing this. , 2. If any community recreation center facilities are developed within District 5, the facilities should be ' located at either Cleveland Junior High School or Phalen Lake School. 3. The Lockwood playground is presently used by Phalen Lake , School , St. Casimir's School and the YMCA. District 5 requests that the three major users of the Lockwood facility enter a joint use agreement with the Parks � and Recreation Division to provide supervision for the playground. 4. A decision should be made concerning the reuse of the � vacant Lincoln School site, at Collins and Burr. The Hijhway 212 site Task Force should make a recorranen- , dation as part of the plan for the 212 site. 5. Since there is no passive park space within 1/2 mile of Edgerton hi-rise, some of the land ad,jacent to the � hi-rise should be improved so that it can be used as a passive park. 6. Police should patrol Phalen Park continuously in order � , to provide better protection against vandalism and other crimes. Swede Hollow is also in need of better , security. � 7. In the past, a higher water level has sometimes been maintained at Keller and Gervais Lakes than at Phalen , Lake. Water levels at the three lakes should be equal , with all three areas sharing water shortages if necessary. Some recommendations are being formulated � for reducing pollution in the lake. . CK U D IN RMATION 3.3.1 HEALTH � Studies have suggested that District 5 has adequate health care. Health care can be better evaluated when the needs assessment is completed. � Health screening is an important service for area resi= dents,'especially those who are low income, handicapped, � � and elderly. Existing programs should be publicized, and better transportation offered. In addition, more health screening should be offered to residents through area , organizations. ?� � � , � � ' Meals on Wheel,s is a vital service offered to the elderly, and should be expanded. Funding for this program is needed in order for it to continue. ' The major concern among health care organizations is the lack of adequate funds to meet increased resident needs. , Existing transportation services to health care facilities are unable to meet the demand due to limited funds. An expansion of these transportation services is needed. � 3.3.2 EDUC TION The proportion of adults with high school diplomas increases ' from south to north in District 5. Adult education should be emphasized, especially in the Railroad Island neighbor- hood. , In District 5, the age group from 25-44 declined from 1960 to 1970. The community would like to reverse the 1 out-migration of families of sch�ol-age children. More information is needed about the quality of existing " educational programs. � The present method of funding educational programs through property taxes is not acceptable to the comnunity. � Alternative means of funding should be found. The community should monitor the administration of ed- , ucation by the St. Paul School Board. 3.3.3 SOCIAL SERVICES ' A needs assessment is underway in District 5. The results will be used to do further human services planning. � Existing services need to be better publicized and coordinated. Benefits could be realized by consolidation of the ` locations of existing services. The results of the needs assessment should be used to determine whether a multi- service center is needed in the Phalen area, and if so � �where it should be located. The number of family day care homes is increasing. The � la rgest day care facility in the district is the one at the East Side YMCA on Arcade. � � 27 � i � The Wilder Foundation did an informal day care needs ' assessment, and found programs in District 5 sufficient. � A congregate dining site should be located in the northern part of the District. , Professionals working in youth, programs estimate that 50 to 60� of young people between the ages of 14 and 19 are un- able to find jobs. They suggest that this may be a cause of , , the recent increases in youth arrests in District 5. 3.4 C MMUNITY CILITIES , Fire stations should continue to provide some comnunity , services, such as blood pressure checks; more services could be provided so long as they do not interfere with , fighting fires. The Comnunity Services Department has proposed to demolish � and replace the Arlington Branch Library. The District 5 Council is not convinced of the need for a new library. If one is needed, conversion of an existing building should � be the first consideration. � The recommendations in the .Planning Commission draft of "Residential Care Facilities", 1976, should be implemented i to provide for citizen input and the orderly distribution of facilities. The vacant Gillette Hospital building and grounds present � a unique opportunity for the City and District 5. The District 5 Planning Council should play a central role , in deciding the reuse. 3. .5 PUBLIC S ETY , Increasing crime affects everyone. The steady increase in crimes committed by juveniles is of particular concern in District 5. The criminal justice system needs more alterna- � tives so that juvenile offenders may be treated according ' to their needs, and are not automatically sent to adult security facilities. � District 5 residents must become actively involved in crime prevention. They should take advantage of Operation ID, the Neighborhood Assistance Officer program, and other , proven techniques. The crime prevention manual , "Will You Be Next?" , is a ' start toward informing residents of security measures they can take. . Many older homes have inadequate door and window locks. , 28 � � ` ' St. Paul 's Housing Code rec}uires securit.y devises only on � apartment units. , Phalen Park and Swede Hollow would be used more if constantly patrolled by police. , Adult entertainment land use controls are needed. 3.3.6 PARKS AND RECREATION , District 5 has more acres of open space than most Saint Paul neighborhoods, about 460 acres. Most of this area, 385 acres, is in Phalen Park. � Existing parks and recreational facilities should be improved and used to capacity before considering building , new facilities. Joint use by schools and comnunity people is encouraged. The district is adequately served by neighborhood recreation , centers. Because there are other centers nearby, Lockwood could be converted to a mini-park. , District 5 needs a comnunity recreation center which would serve teenagers and adults. It could be located near either Cleveland Junior High School or Phalen Lake School. ' Phalen Lake is an important resource for District 5, the city, and the entire metropolitan area. Both water ' quality and water level must be maintained. Better security is needed at Phalen Park and at Swede Hollow, to prevent vandalism and other crimes, so that , more people will feel free to use these parks. � � , , ' � � 29 � � . 4.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN ' , 4.1 GOALS 4.1.1. To promote a healthy econorqy in District 5 and in Saint ' Paul. 4.1.2 ' To encourage existing compatible industr�ial uses to remain and to expand in District 5. ' 4.1.3 To promote appropriate industrial development on vacant � land, especially in the southwest corner of the district. 4. .4 , To reduce conflicts between commercial and industrial uses and other types of land use, especially residential . ' • . To achieve safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian � circulation along Pa�yne and Arcade. I 4.1.6 � To encourage new businesses and residential development I and to remove blight and deterioration through existing and proposed rehabilitation programs. , . 4. . � Survey employment patterns in District 5. 4.2. ' To help deal with energy shortages, traffic congestion, . and pollution, industries should promote car pooling for employees. People should also be encouraged to ride the ' MTC buses and to use park-and-ride terminals where appropriate. ' The�Payne-Phalen comnunity should participate in decisior�- making about rezonings and other pubic actions to allow ' new industrial development. ' 31 � e � � .4 ,The District Council will assist existing compatible industries to stay in the area. Project planning will be needed to solve parking, noise and pollution problems. , .5 ,The District Council , other community groups, and business and industry in District 5 should organize a public relations campaign to attract new business and industry to the area. , .2.6 The District Plan will be amended to include recommendations � from the Railroad Island study. One of these recommendations will be a land use plan for the industrial area below the " bluff, to the west of Railroad Island. , A�market analysis should be completed for the two comnercial ' strips, Payne and Arcade. 4.2.8 , The District 5 Planning Council and the business comnunity should keep an inventory of vacancies and corrnnnercially- zoned parcels of land. ' 9 , The�small corrmercial clusters now zoned B-2 and 6-3 should be considered for rezoning to B-1 , after determining how this might affect each existing business. The , District 5 Planning Council specifically proposes that the intersection of Payne and Maryland, from the alley between Rose and Maryland to the alley between Hawthorne � and Maryland be considered for change from B-3 to B-2, � and the zoning from the alley between Nawthorne and Mary- land to Orange be considered for change from B-3 to B-1 , ' and commercial uses on Maryland, located between Arcade and Forest be considered for change from B-3 to B-1 . See figure 4-1 . , � 32 ' � r 1l7UKC 't-I ►'U I CIV 1 1NL LVIYII�U l.l'1/ilYbt HKtHJ ' `—" � �{/ • ' ' `�m ,� � � n �'�` '��,I��;7 � � � � _"� ��- �w �-=--� �n [�--- ' ' L__�� _ � , �� ! 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J! : —_ _ _ — r , . --- ." �� ' ` -- , � � , •.P .. , . . , �.. � �U �� : - � , , � �- .< �; _ C� -- — l � i ��a J'� � �`' �� J� i� � �.►i " �r / ,,,,/� ��-__ �:_:J C_ .] ++..... r� _ �, � .p J �� - — . ,.,_ -� `--�_, °� \ � C� ---_-- -- v -�-�-� - � . ,., � - - `c�.��: �� `.�"i `'�� -- -- _ � �. � � �� ' - - rn - --- _=- --=_--- - � . � i o•i PAYNE-PHALEN DISTRICT 5 �N , , AREAS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ZONING CHANGE FEASIBILITY ' � 33 , � t � � .,o � � The city should install a pedestrian crossing signal at Payne and Jenks. ' 4.2. i ' The city should enact legislation to control the number ' and type of liquor establishments on Arcade Street and on Payne Avenue. The licensing process for these establish- ments should include more comnunity input. � .2.12 A comnercial rehabilitation program should be started on , Arcade between Lawson and York. .3 BACK R UND IN 0 TI N 4.3.1 POPUL TION ' District 5 has a stable population and a good economic base because of three major industries located in the ' district. District 5 residents' educational level (percentage of high school graduates) is lower then the city as a whole. � This means somewhat limited employment opportunities for the 52% of the population in the district who have not graduated from high school. 4.3.2 WORK FORCE , The work force in District 5 is very similar to that of the city as a whole. 83% of District 5 workers are in the sales/clerical , craftsman/foreman, or laborer/service worker categories, compared with 77� for all of Saint , Paul. Almost 80% of workers living in District 5 work within the � Saint Paul city limits. .3. L , District 5 needs industry to maintain a healthy economy; and the industries need the labor force available in Saint Paul. The comnunity and industries should work � together to see that their economic interests are served whi�e protecting the residential environment in the area. .3.4 PAYNE AVENUE � Payne Avenue is one of the most intensely developed arter:es in Saint Paul , comparable in size and scope to a comnmunity ' shopping center such as Har Mar or Sun Ray. 34 ' I� . , • Payne Avenue is a healthy commercial area, with some ' businesses reporting increased sales during the past few years. The growth of other competitive shopping areas, poor accessibility and parking and lack of population ' growth in adjacent areas need to be dealt with to insure the future success of the area. P�yne Avenue has generally been growing north of Maryland ' Avenue. This comrnercial growth has been seen by resi- dents as an infringement upon their neighborhood. It would be of more benefit to Payne Avenue to concentrate ' new development near the core area, Lawson to York. Payne and Arcade have similar building conditions, with ' approximately 50% of the buildings in need of minor or major repairs. Both streets are appropriate locations for comnercial rehabilitation. , Both Payne and Arcade are experiencing parking problems. A study is needed to determine actual needs and ways of using existing parking more effectively. 1 .3.5 ARCADE STREET ' Arcade Street is generally healthy. However, a market analysis should be done to guide future development. Parking and traffic must also be dealt with. � The great number of liquor establishments on both streets is viewed as one of the leading causes of increasing crime rates. , 4.3.6 E I L E LI � Current and proposed commercial rehabilitation programs are steps forward in the revitalization of the comnercial strips in District 5. , The commercial growth east along Maryland Avenue from • Arcade Street is increasing the street's traffic problems. I4.3.7 SMALL COMMERCIAL CLUSTERS There are six small commercial clusters outside of ' Payne Avenue and Arcade Street that are zoned B-2 or B-3. In many instances, these uses infringe upon adjacent residential areas. ' A small commercial area will probably be needed in the northwest corner of the district, where new apartment development is taking place. , 35 1 . � CREDITS , RESIDENTS AIVD� —' h� e peop�fe w o ave parti.cipated in the preparation of ' BUSINESS PEOPLE this plan nuniber in the hundreds. Members of the District 5 Planning Council coordinated the process , and publicized it so all interested residents and business ' people could participate. Many took advantage of that opportunity. The names listed below are those who were regular members of tf�e District 5 Council and its task ' forces. Tf�ey wisF� to thank all the others who contributed their time and energy, including city of St. Paul and District 5 Council staff people. , General District Planning Task Force Members Physical Planning Task Force , * Lee Anderson Jim Klein ' * Bill Baker * Tim Morehead * Doris Bebeau * Lee Runyon Angie Blees Art Trevir�o Tim Culver Marlyn Trevino ' * Eleanor Edmeier * Glenn Vikan Douglas Forsberg *' Wilfrid Weber Judith Gerber Buzz Wilson ' ' * Gregg Johnson * Steve Wynn * Ervin Kinstler Social Planning Task Force � Katie Barron * Dick Kadrie Harlan Burros Bill Kummer , Ronald Caturia Dick McCarthy Dennis Chada * Dale Ruggles Gene Cukla Phil Sandro , Agnes Grosscup Nan Skelton * Glen Hanggi Debbie Tri John Nelgason Jerry Tri ' * Roy Isacksen Glenn Vikan Economic Planning Task Force * Russ Boogren Jim 0'Hara ' Tom Brown Bud Snow Ronald Caturia Art Trevino ' Dick Kadrie Herb Wogsiand Kathleen McCarthy * 1978 District 5 Plannin i b ' g Counc 1 Mem ers , '3G ' , e 1 . ' OMINISTRATION ND ary ou , irec or o ann�ng an conom c eve opmen POLICY DIRECTION James J. Bellus, Planning Administrator ' Craig Kercheval , �rir�cipal Planner RESEARCH ND orot y Sc esse man, anner , PLANNING Jerry Messman, Planner ' Thomas Johnson, Student Intern, St. Thomas College ' �P Mar Basten, signer ' Thomas Ashworth, Designer ' TY ING Sh�r ey Ba ey Sue Vanelli ' • ' 1 1 , � 1 , ' , ' �