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273750 �,� ' . ��7�� WMITE - CITV CLERK+`:°�� COUIICII PINK - FINANCE C I TY OF� SA I NT PALT L CANARV - DEPARTMENT� BLUE - MAVOR File NO. �' ,,cil Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. $ 462. 353, a municipality may carry on comprehensive municipal planning activities for guiding the future development and improvement of the municipality; and WHEREAS , Pursuant to Minn. Stat. , � 462 .355 , the City Council may adopt and amend the comprehensive plan or portion thereof after recommendation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS , The Planning Commission has adopted and recommended adoption by the City Council of a plan entitled The Saint Paul Mississippi River Corridor Plan, as amended, (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A) as a portion of the City' s compre- hensive plan; and WHEREAS , The following action by the City Council to adopt this "Saint Paul Mississippi River Corridor Plan (as amended) �� in no manner evidences an intent to adopt the comprehensive plan of 1963 or other portions thereof as recommended by the Planning Commission; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City Council adopts the plan entitled "Saint Paul Mississippi River Corridor Plan (as amended) " as an amendment to the comprehensive plan, subject to the review and approval by the Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Environmental Quality Board as required by law. � COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: � Planning & Economic Development � �.� �'� [n Favor i � r � .ev�� _ � _ Against BY - = Maddox � Showalt Tedesco SEP 2 5 1979 Form Approved by Cit Attorney Adopt 'by Cou Date ertified e Co 'I Secretar ' BY , . _ r by IVlavor. Dat s�� 2' Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councii By � �� , �: -. Pt�LtSHEA 0 CT 6 1979 , St, �",�. �`,`� .�,r'��G�� {� �r t`" �8j�va a"�%i�`�1� � . ' 8$IF�r ' ' ' - � , ' e:. �� ' y 7 � m..�. , �.� �� . , . _ t , ,�'€'e � �r.° a�, � �. � � � � � : n" , s; � �.., �, .' � �.�� *a ='�: � � ' � , ' � e ' � • � • � P d � � ' � � UPDATED: AUGUST 1979 _ _ .. _ . _ _ � ___ _� � � �� is�r�st OiF°''°' . � �'°�'` .r � �� G�' 1 � � � , d � �1�, sr�� ' • si � Plann�n9�;,a'_ � �8di ve� � � � hpi Ri ' �' � Ss� p' � . . p , 1 1 � . Planning Division Department of Planning and Economic Deveiopment � 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 612-298-4151 � � I 1 � - ' , �. � H.W.S. Cleveland's 1905 "As I gaze upon the scenes of beauty and picturesque � presentation to St. Paul 's interest which are comprised within the scope of this Planning Comnission. magnificent panorama, and wa►tch the shifting play of - light and shade upon the hills and valleys, as it is � developed in the passing hours of every day, and wrought into new forms by the passage of every cloud, and picture to myself the possible effect of the same scenes, when � this has become one of the great cit9es of the r�rorld, I am only profoundly impressed with my own incapacity to express my sense of the responsib9lity which the work involves. �: But I appeal to the echoes whicM my sentiments must find in your own hearts, and to which the hearts of all true � men in all coming time will respond in grateful benedic- _ tions on your memory, to sustain and impress upon you the conviction that you should regard 1t as a sacred duty to � preserve this gift which the wealth of the world could not purchase, and transmit it as a heritage of beauty to your successors forever.° and sense of res onsibilit , the � With this spirit p Y St. Pau1 Flanning Cam�ission submits its SUMMARY OF FINQINGS and proposed Mississippi River Corridor Plar� to � the citizens of St. Paul and the citizens of the • Mississippi. - July 1978 � � �. � '� � � . � � . �: ' � TABLE OF CONTENTS � � . . B KGOND � � OE 2 3 � . IDN S E S 7 � ' ��F��IaFfE'1N�6A'I'I�I 19 . 72 � . EN EN DATA NOTEBOOK 3. S R W ER ANAGEMENT � . INE X C I N N EN _ � . . N E N IN . EE N � ' � .0 N SE N EB OK � • � , K . s � . . � � � � � �. . � � Y � ■ � 1.18ACKOROUND I��D�� 1.2 8COPE 1.3 PROCESS � � � � � � � � � � � . � � ` � � . � , . � � � � � � � _. � � M � � � ' � � ,. I __ _`� `° j ' •r�`��;'�j��;�: .1 � d � �;" '�"�;'.�`' 1 :-'�' . .--'�-�-- M-- � b � —_. - — � �U�� -__±' _._ _ i e�. a � � ` 0 o Q � � � --- , [l� M��ES 5 . �o �5 zo zs � � �. � � � � � � � : �.� � a ,, . � � �, . : . � q � � ",� .. . ' ... � .. � � � �: 1 .. . ..� . ..... ., . . _ / � � � � � � � � 1 .0 INTRODUCTION � � . e iss ss ppi R ver reac es 8 .6 mi es upstream o the Ohio River confluence at Cairo, Illinois. It is a system of 29 locks and dams providing a manageable waterway. � Working upstream, located at river mile 813.2 is Lock and Dam #2 at Hastings. The dam was built in 1939 imponding some backwater in its lower reach and maintaining normal pool around Pig's Eye. Large stump fields and floodplain � � compose the area by Grey Cloud, Pine Bend and Spring Lake. The Mississippi Valley leads northward in a well-defined valley to St. Paul 's south border at river mjle 833.2, � 20 miles upstream of Lock and Dam #2. In St. Paul , the Mississippi River flows 17 miles and pr.ovides 29 miles of shoreline. It passes through four � physically and economically varied subareas: the Pig's Eye Floodplain, the Central Business District, the natural River Valley, and finally past Fort Snelling and � into a narrow vegetated gorge. In this gorge we pass through Lock and Dam #1 at the Ford Bridge, river mile 841.7 into Pool One. At river mile 851.3 the City of � St. Paul and Minneapolis share municipal boundaries. The river flows only 7.7 additional miles in Minneapolis to the headwater of all maintained navigation, and in that short distance passes through two sets of locks, at Upper � and Lower St. Anthony Falls and 13 bridges. At river mile 844, at the lower tip of Pike Island, the � Minnesota River confluences with the Mississippi River. Upstream in a broad river valley the river is maintained publicly 14.7 miles and Savage area and 7.1 additional � upstream miles privately to Shakopee. The St. Croix River confluences with the Mississippi River at mile 811 .3. A navigable channel is maintained � publicly 24.5 miles to Stillwater. Within the metropolitan area, the Mississippi R1ver � Corridor still contains many undeveloped areas. These �� areas are often heavily wooded, or possess other features ' which give them a natural character. The corridor also � contains many historic, scientific, and cultural sites which indicate the importance the people of the region have attached to the river for several centuries. Yet, many sections are heavily developed for commercial , � industrial , and residential activities. The river has been identified as a transportation route vital to the economy of the region and the state, as well as a vital � source of water and a means of effluent assimilation for the region. � 1 � , � � There are problems, however, which prevent the use of the � river corridor to its full advantage. Many current uses in the river valley conflict with exis- ting or potential uses in areas surrounding them, often � threatening the regional interest. Often several poli- t1ca1 bodies or public agencies are involved in the decision-making process. Further, in many reaches of the � river, existing development limits the view of and access to the river by the publlc. � . t oug many oca un ts o goverrment ave un erta en individual planning programs for their portions of the � river, the sum of these programs does not provide the region with a comprehensive plan for the entire river corridor. Such a plan would reflect regional goals, rather than local ones, providing not only for the use of � the riverfront and the river for the economic benefit of the region, but also for the preservation and enhancement of the beauty of the Corridor. It is evident that no � individual unit of governnent within the Mississippi River Corridor has the resources or the legal power to undertake such a plan, to implement it, or to coordinate � the programs and actions of the various political bodies involved in the planning and issuing of permits within the corridor. There is a need for a strong coordinated approach 1n the � development and implementation of a plan for the entire river corridor. It is for this reason that the Governor � of Minnesota designated the Mississippi River Corridor from Dayton to Ramsey County a "Critical Area", and ' required St. Paul and other �urisdictions to prepare plans and regulations that could be coordinated to insure � environmental and economic enhancement. The designation also specifically requested the City of St. Paul to prepare plans and regulations to balance open space use ;� � with 9ndustrial and commercial development for the Pig's Eye Lake area. � � � � 2 � � , . � � . P CESS n t e St. Pau P arrning Commission invite t e �� public to participate on a task force called the 5t. Paul Mississippi River Corridor Planning Task Force. This � task force, composed of all citizen and agency represen- tatives interested 1n part9cipating, was formed to develop, with the assistance of the City Planning staff, � the necessary plans and regulations for the Mississippi River Corridor �s advice to the Planning Cor�nission. The process used by the Task Force was to inventory all � existing conditions, including natural physical features, current land uses, ownership and regulatory materials, discuss all current proposals, analyze acquired infor- mation, examine alternates, and make pre�iminary recom- � mendations to the Planning Commission. � This process has created a five chapter document. Chap- ters 1 and 2 are the sections to be reviewed and adopted. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 are workbooks whose function is tc provide inventory of existing condition data, current � proposals and document the process. � , � � � � �- � � . � 3 � � � � � ��' .� �:..�d�'` � ■ � � GoA�s � � � � � � �� .� � � � � � . � � � ; � � � � • 2.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS �� „r �'�°�G'�~a� �s�. � � , � oa s or p ann ng of t e St. Pau Mississ�ppi River Corridor are summarized below. It is intended that these state a long range position to the achievement of which � the entire city should dedicate itself. .To protect and preserve the Mississippi River Corridor as � a unique and valuable resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state and region. � .To prevent and mitigate danger to the life and property of the citizens of the state and region. � .To prevent and mitigate irreversible damage to the Mississippi River Corridor as a state and regional resource. � .To protect and preserve the Mississippi River Corridor as an essential element in the federal , state, regional and local recreation, transportation, sewer and water systems. � .To.maintain the River Corridor's value and utility for residential , commercial , ,industrial and public purposes. � .To protect and preserve the St. Paul Mississippi River Corridor's biolog9cal and ecological functions. � .To preserve and enhance the St. Paul Mississippi River Corridor's �esthetic, cultural , scientific and historic functfions. � � � � � � � � 5 � � � �� I . `�• �,I:1�� ' �;�.��'�''r°` � � � . 22.1 ADMINISTRATIVE POLIC�� 223 LANO U3E ENTAL , OB�IECTIVES � 2.24 WATER USE � � � � � � � � � � � . � . � � � � � � • � � . e ver orr or s eve opment s a e or er y an OBJECTIVES efficient. � B.Future planning and management efforts shall stress protection and enhancement of the unique and limited environmental resources found within the river corridor. � C.The funct9on, appearance and supplementary character- istics of all activities shall not detract from the quality of the overall natural and man-made environment. � D.AII River �orridor activities shall be considered educational to the public. They shall be identified, � explained, and developed to encourage public knowledge and understanding of them. E.Existing environrnental standards shall be properly �, enforced by those agencies responsible for environ- mental quality. � F.Unless otherwise noted in this report, existing land - use controls shall be properly enforced by those agencies responsible for such activities. � G.The city shall cooperate in and, when appropriate, coordinate efforts by existing local , state, regionar , and federal agencies to resolve land use, environmental � quality and water use conflicts. � � � � � � � � 7 • �, � 2. .1 EN IRON ENT L . equate ow capac ty n t e f oodp ain s a e � POLICIES/OBJECTIVES provided. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT B.Wise management of the floodplain shall be encouraged. � 1 .The floodplain should be recognized as a natural resource for holding and carrying water. � 2.Uses of the floodplain should be compatible with its natural function of holding and carrying water. � . 3.There should be no construction, filling, grading or _ excavatjon which will impede the flow of water in the floodway or which will violate water quality stan- � dards. 4.New buildings within the floodplain should be con- structed so as to be safe from damage due to flooding. ,� 5.Dredge material should be put to a productive use R TECTION OF SHORELANDS A.Shorelands and surface waters shall be protected from � PO AND SURFACE WATER development which will damage the environment. B.Wise management of shorelands and surface waters shall � be encouraged. 1 .Use of shorelands should be controlled to avoid � pollution of public waters and conserve their economic and natural envirorxnental value. � 2.The shoreline and bottom profile of lakes and the Mississippi River should not be altered without a clear demonstration of need and an analysis of the � envirornnental impacts. 3.Lakes, ponds, wetlands and streams should be pre- � served and should not be drained, filled or otherwise - altered without a clear demonstratiori of need and an analysis of the envirornnental impacts. 4.The range of normal lake level fluctuation shauld r�ut � be artificially altered without a clear demonstration of need, and an analysis of the environmental impac�=.. � � � � 8 � � '�� z�`, � � 5.The water quality of lakes, ponds, str�ams and the Mississippi River should be maintairsed at existir�� standards. � 6.Management of lakes, streams and the Mississippi River should emphasize preserving and maintaining fish, beneficial aquatic organisms, and aquatic �, vegetation. 7.A groundwater appropriation capacity should be � developed to supplement water supply needs when necessary. � 8.Excessive withdrawal of groundwater should be avoided. PROTECTION OF WETLANDS A.The natural functions and characteristics of wetlands � shall be protected. B.Wise management of wetlands and their surrounding properties shall be encouraged. � 1 .Wetlands should be preserved for their hydrological , biological and man-made functions. � 2.Storm water runoff into wetlands should be controlled in order to preserve their natural characteristics and capacity. � PROTECTION OF VEGETATION A.Damage or removal of healthy trees and plant material shall be minimized. Replanting shall be encouraged � where feasible. B.Native plant comnunities shall be protected from � destruction of their natural characteristics. 1 .Site development plans should avoid the disruption or removal of trees and native vegetation. Provisions � should be made to allow for light and watering area . necessary for surviva1 . � 2.Qevelopment plans should provide for� the use of vecte- tation to stabilize hillsides or reduce water• ru��oft�, erosion or siltation when vegetati�n �s ef'f�ctiv�: �r� preventing these problems. � . . � � 9 � . � � 3.Areas which offer unique educational oppor•tunitie:�� due to the quality of the vegetation shou�id bc p�•e- served. 4.Vegetation should be used whenever possible to � improve the appearance and liveability of neighbor- hood areas and to remove pollutants and screen noise along transportation routes. � 5.Areas which are characteristic examples of (remnant) native plant communities should be identified and � preserved. These native plant communities may include but are not limited to: (1 ) the aquatic community; (2) the floodplain forest community; ar�d � . (3) the bluff and cliff community. 6.Public access to historically significant natural resource areas or unique and rare forms of vegetati��n � should be controlled so as to avoid damage to those resources. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE A.Unique wildlife habitats shall be protected from altera- � tions which would endanger their survival . B.Perpetuation of varieties of birds and animals which � enhance an urban setting shall be encouraged. 1 .Management of publicly owned lands and open space � areas should stress providing the type of vegetation which will encourage desirable birds and wildlife to frequent these areas. . � 2.Areas which provide significant resting, feedir�g, nesting, spawning, or breeding areas for waterfowl , � birds, fish or mammals, should be protected f rom alterations in the environment which would en�;anger their survival . 3.Areas which offer unique educational opportuniii�s � due to the quality of the wildlife should be �►�e - served. � � � � 10 i � ' � � SOIL SUITABILITY A.Damage to private and publ ic proper•ties from devein4�- ment on unsuitable soils sha11 be minimized. � 1 .Changes in land uses, substantial rehab9litation ot existing structures, and all new construction acti- vities should be based upon soil and land use suita- � bility for such development. 2.Development should be prohib9ted from areas where the ground conditions are conducive to erosion, sed�me�- � tation, groundwater contamination or surface water contaminatjon. � 3.Land not suited for development should be preserved for open space usage. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION A.Damage to private properties from erosion and sedimen- � tation shall be minimized. B.Damage to lands and surface waters from erosion and � sedimentation shall be minimized. C.Land development which causes excessive erosion and sedimentation shall be prevented. � 1.Site development plans should have provisions which � ensure that excessive erosion and sedimentation wi11 be avoided. 2.Slopes which are susceptible to severe erosion shouid � be maintained in a natural state to avoid damage f►•u�,� erosion, increased runof"f and sedimer��:atiu►��. � 3.Steep slopes adjacent ta water bouies, water courcesg or wetlands should be protected f rom �evelopment which increases sedimentation rates. ,� 4.Steep slopes that have uriiyue historic�l , aesthei��.., or edu�:ational purposes should b� �ar°utect�d far• i:i�� use. � � � � � 11 � � � STORM WATER MANAGEMENT A.Wise storm water management shall be encauragEd. � B.Storm water ponding areas shall be encouraged. C.Storm water runoff shall be minimized. � 1 .Where feasible, storm water should be retained in � specially prepared ponding areas in sections of th� ' city where conventional storm sewers draining to rhe Mississippi River are not appropriate. 2.Storm water ponding areas should be constructed to � match the existing terrain, and be maintained with appropriate safety measures. � 3.Where feasible, settling basins should be used to settle pollutants beFore discharging storm water into � the River. 4.If changes to property will substantially increase storm water runoff, the ponding sites should be � provided by the developer so that water can either be drained out gradually or allowed to infiltrate into the soil after pollutants have been removed. � VIEWS AND VISTAS A.Scenic views and overlooks shall be protected for the general welfare. � 1 .Scenic viewsheds should be preserved and made accessib1e. 2.Buildings, facilities and/or billboards which block � views should be discouraged. 3.Trash, litter and other debris should be picked up � regularly. 4.Exterior maintenance and improvement of buiidin�s a�ic� � facilities should be enc�uraged. � � . � ■ 12 � � , � - � . acent an uses w t in t e corri or s a e con;-�� POLICIES/OBJECTIVES patible with each other and with those outside the designated corridor. � B.The Mississippi River Corridor shall be a multiple use corridor. � 1 .Open Space a.St. Paul 's R�ver Corridor open space system should be continuous, river-oriented and compatible with � that of adjacent municipalities. b.The River Corridor open space system should connect � major public visitor and recreational facilities. c.Development and programning of individual compo- � nents of the open space system should be coor- dinated and implemented according to the advantages of each site. � 2.Industrial a.River-related industrial development should be encouraged at identified locations. � b.Non-river related industrial development should be encouraged at identified locations. � c.New development and expansion of existing indus- trial uses should be encouraged within the guide- lines of applicable local standards. � d.Public land should not be sold for �ndustria�l us�s which do not provide increases in St. Pau1 em��l�y- � ment levels. e.New development and expansior� of �xistir�g use� � should be encouraged to utilize ,River �t�rridor lands efficiently and without r�eg�tively impac�ii�� the appeararice of tri� River G�rr idor�. � � � � � 13 � � � 3.Commercial � a.River-related co�mercial development shou�d �,be encouraged at identified locations. b.Service-commercial uses should be encouraged at � mixed-use areas. • c.New development and expansion. of existing cammer•- � cial uses should be encouraged within the guide- lines of applicable local standards. d.New development and expansion of existing comner- � cial uses should be encouraged to utilize River Corridor lands efficiently and w�thout negatively � impacting the appearance of the River Corridor. 4.Residential/Mixed Use. � (�ledium and high density housing should be encouraged , at identified locations. Existing single family housing should be encouraged to be maintained at identified locations. � 5.Public Facilities Public facilities should be provided to encouracse � appreciat9on of unique historic, natural , and man- made characteristics of the river corridor. 6.Mixed Use � The future of mixed use areas depends upon coordinated and planned development. Areas should be developed to accommodate a mixture of all uses, within local � guidelines and physical capabilities of the sites. These areas should be subject to detailed planning, design and programming efforts. � � � � � � 14 � � • . . � � N . se areas an ac t es s a e cannec�ted�Ev contiri-' POLTCIES/OBJECTIVES uous, river-oriented circulation systems. � B.Circulation systems shall be coordinated wi�h existing and projected city systems and with those of adjacent municipalities. � C.Circulation systems shall consist of the following elements: water, pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular. Where possible, the modes of circulation shall be � separated from each other. D.AII existing River crossings for circulation and � utility-transmission purposes shall be maintained. 1 .Where feasible, pedestrian/bicycle circulation should take advantage of bluffline and shoreline views. � a.Alignments along the bluff and shore should be encouraged. � 2.Vehicular Circulation a.Existing roadways should be designed to provide a � parkway character. Each segment of the system requires site-specific development. b.Existing roadway traffic patterns and capacities � should be maintained. c.Vehicular access to use areas should be adequate � for visitor traffic, and their impact should be minimized. d.River access and river crossings should be provid�:d � at identified locations. e.Continuous vehicular penetration of the f7oodpiain � should be minimjzed. � 3.Mass 7ransit � Access to river corridor use �reas by mass trans�i�: should be encouraged. 4.Use of water for local ar�d thraugh c:3rcuiatic�+i sho;; :u � be encouraged. � � 15 � . � . l . e ss ss pp iver s a e a mu tip `e use r•e�our•ce. � POLICIES/OBJECTIVES Use and access to it by all segments of the comriunity. shall be provided. B.The use of the waterway shall be organ�zed, adminis- � tered and policed to assure navigational efficiency and safety. � C.The visual appearance and state of repair of the water- way, river bank and riverfront shall be maintained for purposes of function, safety and aesthetics. � 1 .Regional a.The U.S. Coast Guard, Ramsey County Sheriff's � Office, and St. Paul Police Department should be encouraged to play an active role in enforcing all commercial and recreational watercraft and marina � operation standards. They should actively promote their education programs and they should maintair� order and rapport on an increasingly active river. b.The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) � should be encouraged to implement applicable recommendations of its 1978 State Transportation � Plan. c.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should be con- sulted and utilized where appropriate for enc�i- � neering, construction and maintenance of waterway improvement and flood protection projects. d.The Metropolitan Council should be encouraged to � establish, administer and implement regional water- use policies and programs, including, but not � 1 im i ted to: (1 ) a metropolitan area water surface management plan and recommendations; � (2) a regional multi-modal transport�tion siudy anci � recommendations; and (3) a regional study of bulk commuciities move�ne�ti�� and recommendatinns. � � � � 16 � � • , � � 2.Municipal a.With the assistance of appropriate regional ay�n- cies, St. Paul should identify its role in the � regional commercial navigation system. Commercial navigation should be encouraged within the para- meters of physical capacities and navigational � safety. b.Increasing recreational boating and river use should be recognized and encouraged within the � parameters of physical capacities and navigational safety. � ' c.Industrial shorelines should be cleaned, upgraded, and continuously maintained. d.Where feasible, beaching areas should be upgraded � and expanded. Off-channel beaching should be provided where appropriate and safe. � e.Off-channel marinas should provide services to the recreational Mississippi River boater. � f.Excursion and ferry-boat operations should or�- , ginate from marinas. Marina site improvements should accomnodate this operation. � � � � � � � � � 17 � � �^ . �� p �� . � Z.a, �oMiNis�►TivE RECOMMENDATIONS 2.3.2 OVERALL SYSTEMS 23.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ' � 2.3.4 LAND USE � � � � � , � . � � � � � � � � � � _ � .� � • � � 2. RE ND . e nnesota o ut on ontro gency w e 2.3.1 ENVIRO�qMENTAI encouraged to enforce all existing environmental stan- � RECON�IENDATIONS dards. B.Applicable sections and standards addressing environ- � mental quality in the fol��owing documents will be enforced, unless otherwise noted in Section 2.4 of this report: � .St. Paul Zoning Ordinance, as amended. .St. Paul Protection Open Space Plan (draft). . Interim Development Regulations for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area. � C.For purposes of shoreland management and development control , the P1innesota Department of Natural Resources will be encouraged to classify the following public � waters as "Natural Environment Waters" as defined in t�linnesota Regulations NR 82(f) : .Plississippi P.iver Pool #1 � .Mississippi River Pool #2 .Crosby Lake .Upper Lake .Pickerel Lake t .Fish Hatchery Lake .Battle Creek (east of Highways l0 and 61) ` .Pig's Eye Lake � .Fish Creek (east of Highway 61) , and to classify the dfllowing public waters as "General Development Waters" as defined in Minnesota Regulations � NR 82(f) : .Battle Creek (west of Highways 10 and 61) .Fish Creek (west of Highway 61) .Mississippi River Pool �2 ■ . � � � � � � 19 - � ;�n�N.,.�� ii' �== -- i - '= _ 1� ' �� _ � � ' �� . � � � � - -- , - �� - = _-. .. _ _ _ � ��, ii '�;�.' _ - ► -"��S ,� s � _ I � ii �i q��; =q . �SiaS�� \= ; � ` '� gE ■[� .... 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'� Activlty centers within the open space system include: 1 .Ford Lock and Dam; - 2.Pike Island Interpretive Facility; � 3.Holiday Harbor Marina; 4.Crosby Farm Floodplain Park and Interpretive Facility; 5.Lilydale Regional Park and Paleontological Inter- � pretive Facility; t 6.NSP Island Plant; 7.Harriet Island Marina; 8.Cherokee Park; � 9.Indian Mounds Park; lO.Battle Creek Park; and 11 .Pig's Eye Regional Park and Floodplain Interpretive � Facility. � � � , � � � � 21 � +.t---r; ,�--r �� „ 1 - -,: � _�� '' `� - -f--- �� i �� 'i�i�j^— � % � � �` � � { � '` i—, �_ ,++� '� ;`- � � -�' _ : — 1 �� -' r �rt- � ++th`` � � I �r $ � �� $� � �` �� :� ,�� - �' � �� ,� �� , — ; " _ �� , �_ � � � �� _ �� --} �-t-;—r — 7 1' F �— ' ., � '`,i— � �.- =,--�—�—�- �� i � -_ �_ _L i �—; �' '-r �� , ��, �� °—~� �� - � i 7 � _ � .` -- - -- -�- - +--��.� �� .}�. 1 r��T �t- i' � � _ . .,�. , .1 -- ' �� , . � ___ ,, , . - �.. : .� � �, �w..Ea. � � � -� � _� � _ , ,. � , ___ — �. � ; � ;_� , - +�+-� _ � - ' � i; ., �- � -. _ , - _ �___ _ +,� �_ : , , ; E ;;�- , ��:: . . f.- - o—� �-- +`-�- - ` � -- �� E �-- �` ��a� -" � � ,-,E ..-� �-- - —h — ' �.�*. . � .. � � � -- �. � ,; - � � r, o, __ .�,a ' 1 � ., �- ._ ...+1._-.. �*, �., - ��_: , .�� -+-� - -� �i , , � 1 t �-r �- � . �� ._ , �- ._t .._.� -. .. �r _ _ "-�� . ` • �. + 1__ —i .' � , . ♦ . _� � + � . .... {--�- Y �' k } ' f � ' }, \\ r p�' * ` � - -�� } +- --�--�-�-�--� . s` ,�� t� �� - -+- r � � d,. ��>� y1 -+- -+� �-�- -,--� --��- - � � �. ..y-- � - + � _i— � � _ � A• C 'e'�;� ,�.� � � �'' -�- �' �� — �?� ' ��' � ' � ' - . .�� -�s� - �x- j . �. - � � .t� -� ��,.- i ��l�-��'-i .� � � �� _ . i}:t.r.' �-a _ ", .�� E . , �. . ...�..+ ._�� I i � 1 �aFaa�t ryr '�t� � ),�� ,I �,� q4, �� , \� �C . � .,� � i�. ��1 / � •Jr� �-� �� ,�� fi�,` +t'.L -+' �� 1 � �� _ t -=x �' - '-t_ � -7-, � — - - . � rt -i �-� �-- ..�� . , � � ��1 t ++� �_ .. --- .� �;h � �. �,.e,,,, L�� . � -� . . 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They will be encouraged to build at higher heights to take advantage of River vistas as a marketing tool and to minimize disruption of the bluff- � line. 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' _ _ _ .� �±Yt y �]-l� ' . . + 1 — __ � ' —� � ' : _ '� �� -,. � t �� ?�.:�� __-.- , + � .., __ _ ._. _ _� _ . _ . � � � -- �� .�_--� ,�_ � f � ,- � �'� �= � �_ >� �A _, r_ �� _ , � , , � ; ;— �, � �. __ �� - . ��;I _ - . _ .� .-< , �-�- - , a -::�+__ t �-�- - + � �,� �x� � � � �,_ ' , ,'+" _ .-� ��: ;� _ � �� "� � � .T�++ II -'� � � � wa�� z ,. .. , .1 Y �� y ... f-._ _ i . � -t-+ �_+ .. ��i � . _ _ �p _ �. � 1 _ i-t # . `� . ` Ft if ++++ IZ .. _ . � ` { �—� C �{ �� Y�*� 1� r �� `! . . . . { F� l�_ �i ._ . �'.. .a _ � �. . ' .... F. . , L �� ♦-� " ___ �.. .-{.,)z � i e . �.��..... �. _ _;T � ��-� ---� � - �� _ .v � ,� � . � G_ �1 I U I►�C � _�G_ � Vehicular circulation within the River Corridor will take place on existing roadways. They will be treated with � landscaping, lighting, signage, rest/overview areas where advisable, and other materials to provide a parkway � character for pleasant driving. � Existing traffic patterns, functions, carrying capacities and safety standards will be maintained. Access to the River for boat launching wjll be provided at Hidden Falls, � Holiday Harbor, Lilydale and Harriet Island. Vehicular river crossings will be ma9ntained at: � .Marshall Avenue Bridge .High Bridge .Ford Bridge .Wabasha Street Bridge .Highway 5 Bridge .Robert Street Bridge � .Lexington Avenue Bridge .Lafayette Bridge Railroad, pipeline and transmission crossings will be maintained at existing locations. New railroad or � utility crossing facilities wi•11 be encouraged to con- ,. solidate at existing crossing locations. � � 25 I � �-},:i r r T '° i, .�_ - -J\ -�. - --r-. � �� `��_ �� `�� x / l � 'T' - �� F�: � i , --�';�� '� �� :_ � � � �� # � l� _ ^� \ `J-� � - �' �,�� "� �� ;i �� , �' r' � ��'i I -�� '' Y _ _ � �.,. _ � ; � s. _ - � , ; i . � _ i _.. r--+I' i , �, _ _�._ -� �..,�: � _ - , , �4 f � �? �� , � � i �� '-'- - � - --' � - � � �, , . i . . . - . : a. � �Ew, .;.� -__ _ -: � � -- ' � 1 . . ,_., __ . " '; _ t=. `k J . � �� - -� i � -� (` i� , _� �_ � �� , � ; . � . , � � - - _ ,__ ,___ _ , _ _ _ , , a` , � _ -_ ,�:;=�� r � . - ,�� - . ->w - �* - �� .�-_ -- -� — t � e � _ _ , . , � _ :.� � __ - F-,- — _ Tt + �*: � \ �..sT. -- - _ - � - ��i. I �� - .+_ - - _ . - �._ ,.. - --� -��l �` � , ^ \ . � • .. _ ,. - -'- _. -. .,¢ ', ' - -+-- - . 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I A \� �`s /�' , +oa�-i Y F � - r .. ti �� ' �. , ��.�� . _ �_' � � _ �� '� ,/ C.�� i--�r - �-� �.�� . � __." �.AQ�� - _` � _ ' - _ _� .\ r-- � ~l � '-'` } -�� r', � +," �� _� ��'� �y� Y� ' - r' , , _ , _ �,,,,t.: ..�,. . , . � . .::: � �� ... ; r�- x ._ { �. _ �, __� � �`` �- ;, � _ ��`, l � RECOMMENDATIONS -Shadow Falls � -HiQden Falls -Turpin's Landing -Ford Motor Canpar�y � -Unlvac -Ford Parkway -Ford Lock and Dam � -Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths -Marshall Avenue Bridge -Mississippi River Boulevard � � � � � 29 � • GORGE � � A.Land Use � St. Paul 's gorge open space will continue to be an element in the natural river corridor. This corridor, � initiating at the University of Minnesota, moves down- stream uninterrupted to Fort Snelling. Little is recomnended to change existing conditions. � 1 .Open Space The natural character of the gorge's open space from the Minneapolis-St. Paul border to Holiday Harbor � will be preserved and protected. Development and programming of the space will stress � passive visiting and daytime use. Ma�or elements to De integrat��i developed and programmed include: .Shadow Falls; . � .Upper Hi�icd en Falls, to include r9ver access; .Lower Hidden Falls, to include vehicular access -and parking; and .Turpin's Landing, to include historic site improve- � ments and �Perry� excursion facilities. 2.Industrial � Ford Motor Company and Univac are the only industrial . operations ad�acent to the gorge. Impact upon the corridor has been minimized by construction of low- profile buildings, with screening of outdoor storage. � At the Ford Dam an electric generating plant, oil storage tahks, and power plant are operating. These are also well screened. At the bluffline, the plants � will be encouraged to continue planting programs on land east of Mississippi River Boulevard and Shepard Road. � 3.Commercial No additional canmercial uses in the gorge subarea are recommended. Private operation of publ�cly owned, � developed and managed facilities will be considered. 4.Residential/Mixed Use � Existing single family res9dences will be maintained along Mississippi River Boulevard. Where the bluff- line is interrupted at the Ford Parkway intersection, � medium/high density residential developnent will occur within a mixed use area, balanced by comple-- mentary retail and services. � � _ 30 � " ` . ■ _ 1�� . _ t. . . � ��t�r��lo�r � t�� ___ _ _ _ . _�4_ � s� � �s��p�• ��- �-___ _ _ , . . � .... a.�.' i ,, Dept. of-Planning aKd�-��noaEni y� � nt ` , �,; �� . , - .. t�,:: .� , _ , � K: 1� � .� �°'� 'K '� ` �. .. y � , : . � , ._-:.� �_� .yw...wb,.�.._... � �,,. � � � ,.� , _. . . _ ,��.t.n�n , ` � , . . , � , � , � _ – _ , � r– :. y � � � � �� , ,_ : : , _ �° � , � J� c,� � : �� . ' `\ .,8 � . _ ... ..._ . �.'.�—E .. � � ��, � ..,� � � � � - � . ( � i ;`� ` . �)7.nij i . . .�. �, >,,� : . -. . . .. Y y . 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'�A; , - 5�,� �� :`: � ,. . • ,�.�� .... .. � Fg, - � �.n �G �' —I � ' ` g� �; r�. �. r � • . v� � � . , i. . .. . . . .. . , , �� . . .. �._. _� . .' `! � A c ' -i?- � T��`� f z � . ,. i � , L �i � �' � , 3�� tY� ' I � �° �L-- t � .� _ . k .,u�.� . . � s � . �.,.'� .; �. � . ., ...... . . .� . . .....x.�� i � . �� ,�� __ ; .� _ --� . . � � ��o � � u _ , � . . �� , �� — - �� ,_ ��i � ; .;�-- . ; , , � , , . ,. _ q . . � �.. . ,�.��.�..�. - � �� , � � � . _ , . , ; _ _ . . � - ,. ,. ��,, r��,..,: ,.� � . x_-- �, .,. . � �. _% � : : , ., � �� _�. . � ,� ��a ��,r�: ��:: �z� _ � . �,;, . , � r � . . � ___ ,:- ,� J ° � �a?` �� Q , .,.� �" , s �6; �, , . __ , � , ., � � • �! � `�� ' � a� � � � � ��.�'='� i' � � _ �—_ � _ � �., � �/;� , ,�;�.,,,�.R.�. " .��. ^�� . ...,. �r+ r;,�.> , ��iWQ�'�= �; ' �„�� , �.'_ ��Q , J' � � �� "�'� ��•� � �.,. �.. '"�' /S�C 1J q � 1� �l �r�� .. � �•... � � ....M• � �. �\ �� l i'�- . ,� , ..��. ��.,n., v .Ki'� � �.,-.- .. '.. t. .,.. . .. � T' . - ._� '�, . .. � , �. .�$ e�� .� l .S�,��...... . .� . . . � . . .st9> J 1 � ' � 5.Public Facilities � a.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Ford Lock and Ua�� Visitor Center is located at the dam site on the � Minneapolis side of the river. Access from St. Paul open space system will be via the Ford Bridge and lock and dam access road. b.The Ford Lock and Dam will be upgraded structurally. � Locking docks/tie-ups will be provided by the Corps of Engineers. � B.Circulation 1 .Pedestrian/Bicycle � a.An overview alignment will provide continuous circulation along the corridor bluffline. It will take advantage of key vistas of the gorge, dam, and Fort Snelling, and t1e into observation pads. � Separated bicycle/pedestrian paths will be developed where physically possible. Development will be jointly programned with the Mississippi River � Boulevard improvements. b.Lower level pedestrian/bicycle circulation will � provide access to the floodplain environs from Hidden Falls to Crosby Farm. 2.Vehicular � a.The Marshall Avenue�Lake Street Bridge will be structural y improved and designed to accommodate vehicular, bicycle and ped�strian traffic. b.Mississippi River Boulevard from the Marshall Avenue Bridge south to West Seventh Street will be improved. It will continue to function as a reduce speed service parkway and will be compatible with the ad�acent Mjnneapolis parkway system. c.River access to Upper Hidden Falls will provide � boat launching, docking and trailer parking. d.lower Hidden Falls entry road will provide veh' cular access to the floodplain. 32 �. .. . ,.:.,..�.o ::-....�r�..FY (4 _ . . .. . __ _--��. __ .. �.,y,. . ... ., __ . � ___ _ - �` � c a, � i � � . . r—� -c � ` :' � � ' afn 3[�- � . 1d `� �t. �1 Mis�ssi�p� Rrver u nidbr�,��arrn ask Fbr�Ce .; _ _ � "' � �fi Qla+a�aa�arad E�� ic v - : �� ,��, ,-. �,�y� - � u,_ _ , .. a r;; '"1`�." _ , . 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Jy ; � � a� ,..� , _ _ J , .,� — _ — ��'��j ��"�'a1r .��I� ; , ��A �� . � r= WCr�_� �°-� �'\ � �� '',\ � RECOMMENDATI S ON � -Pike Island -Holiday Harbor -Crosby Farm and Interpretive Center � -NSP Island Plant -Lilydale Regional Park and Interpretive Center -Shepard Road -Lexington Avenue Bridge � -Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths -Railroad Lines � , � ' 35 � i • � � , VALLEY � ' � A.Land Use � The Valley segment of the River Corridor, extending fran Fort Snelling to the High Bridge, offers many � opportunitles for the public to experience and take advantage of unique floodplain recreational , historic, and educational resources. Recommendations for the segment are intended to bring as many people in phy- � sical and visual contact with the River as possible. 1 .Open Space � The natural character of the valley's open space will be preserved, as a portion of the continual River system. Development and prograr�ning will emphasize � passive and active recreation, educational oppor- tunitjes presented by the areas biology, geology and history, recreational boating and other unique day- . time uses. Major elements to be integrally developed � and programned include: a.Pike Island. � b.Holidav Harbor, to include a full service marina and a public launching facil9ty. � c.Crosbv Farm, to include a floodplain nature inter- pretivQ facility. It will become one of the major floodplain open .space elements of the entire � Mississippi River corridor system. d.The NSP Island Plant site, to be improved to � , . maximize the views of the river and the central business district. Joint prograrrrning with the Island Plant's adaptive reuse will be encouraged. � e.Lilydale Reqional Park. Although the Lilydale floodplain is outside of St. Paul 's municipal boundary, continuous planning efforts on contiguous � parcels of land have proceeded between Ramsey . County and St. Paul . 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'�� O � � — •I L' R�d. . . ` ! `�� y�4_�✓" \1 � I / _ / �� -�.`ff� { :�-._ �Y _�YA9Y •d.I,� .I. � - �- ` R4 \ ____ i � .l. ♦. �� w-� .. � ' � '_,� - � . . _ �� - �. ��, /-�. .�_� ...._ T.�y �t.�.AM4 , .9.�� T ' x r'_ . - _ , • � . o . '�; - �� :� , �,_ � '� � 9,,,0 ; �, � . � • ' 2.Industrial � Additional bluffline industrial development will be encouraged at identified locations and should be � implemented so as to insure min9mal visual impact on the River Corridor. a.Expansion and remodeling of existing operations � will be encouraged within applicable standards of River Corridor development. b.New industrial development can be included at � recommended high-intensity mixed use areas as a component of mixed use activities, to be imple- � mented within applicable standards of River Corridor development. New development will be encouraged to orient towards available road and rail access, and � ,be set back from the bluffline. 3.Commercial a.Commercial activity will occur at the Holiday � Harbor site. These activities will support river usage and include sale of marine gear, supplies, � rentals, conceasions, and restaurant. � b.The NSP Island Plant will be converted to a retail facil9ty and office building. This reuse develop- � ment should take advantage of its unique river . proximity, building history and architectural significance. 4.Residential/Mixed Use � a.Medium density, low profile residential as cur- rently exists will continue to be encouraged along � Shepard Road. b.Medium and high density residential uses will be clustered within the mixed use areas. Development � should be set back from the bluffline and river- � oriented. 5.Public Fac9lities � a.Holiday Harbor will be a publicly owned and developed facility providing recreational water use � services. b.A Crosbv Farm Floodplain Interpretive Facility will present the unique natural characteristics of this � open space env�rons. The facil9ty will be publicly operated and programmed. 1 , 38 � � ' ••► ��1 �� . . � ��;,a A i`j 5 '4.,��L." . � .. � , . � c.A Lilydale Paleontolog9cal Interpretive Center facility located at the Old Twin City Brick Yard � site will present unique geological information. The facility will be publicly operated and pro- grammed. � B.Circulation 1 .Pedestrian/Bicycle a.A continuous pedestrian/bicycle path will follow � the bluffline paralleling Shepard Road through entire subarea. b.A pedestrian bridge will be provided over Shepard � Road at Bay Street. c.Observation pads wjll be provided to maximize , scenic overviews to key vistas up and down the River Valley. , d.Access to floodplain open spaces will be provided from existing Holiday Harbor entry road. e.A floodplain pedestrian loop path will be provided � throughout Crosby Farm. f.The Lexington Avenue Bridge and the Highway 5 � Bridge will provide river corridor crossings. Separated lane would insure a safe, enjoyable experience for both pedestrians and bicyclists. � g.The Lilydale pedestrian/bicycle path will parallel the river's alignment, along the shoreline. � 2.Vehicular a.Shepard Road's character will be upgraded to include boulevard plantings, parkway directional � signage, rest stops taking advantage of scenic overview opportunities, etc. , b.Holiday Harbor entrv road will prov9de �ublic river access. , c.Lilydale Parkwa_v will provide access to river and through open space circulation to Harriet Isiand. � � � 39 _—,_., _ �,,. � .� � �„ , � _ ��, � ��' �'� , =— � ___�. . . . . .� _ � —�� {�'�" /I p - � ��{^� 1�� - , 1 , �`, -A F ��.a _,Fy, . ( — . ..K L �� __ _ _._. ' .:.. w�y� �� . ,. �` ——r_� . � � �� ., �� J _ ..J1 1�p S} ` ' .,� 'T70�T - � . . �� Y`",..! ' . � • 4 �. � —_ -�/ . . p 9 t � ��i• :�»�� r�., r,y�r n % , �e � .... . .. - a - ' t ,l .. ;' ��. � '.:.' � .. . . � � �inwia l 4ch � � ... ��'^ : - ' rr, r� . 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Y f>f�. _- .�.j Y � ;� . � . .. . .�, � �k �. ;� a � _j . 1 K � -� � � ' i -- —� � , RECOMMENDATIONS � -Upper Landing -Kellogg Boulevard and Mall -Lower Landing � -Seventh Place -Harrlet Island/Downtown Marina -Cherokee Park � -Upstream Industrial Park -Downtown Steam Plant -Riverview , =Rallroad Yards -Southport Northport -Irvine Park ' -Chestnut Street Area -Lowertown -Holman Field � -Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths . -Shepard Road/Warner Road -Upper Levee Parkway -Cherokee Parkway � 43 ' � , • CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT � , A.Land Use , The downtown riverfront is the economic heart of the city, and the center of activity on the River. � Recanmendations for the segment are intended to inten- sify existing activities; to build upon existing developments; to "fill in" geographic and functional � areas that are underutilized and to generally streng- then the physical and economic stature of downtown. 1 .Open Space � The continuous River open space will follow the River's edge through downtown on the descending left � bank. It will connect downstream and upstream � recreation areas and provide a downtown riverfront for opportunities to complement downtown activities. Ma�or elements to be coordinated in development and � programming include: a.An U er Landin passive open space, originating at � the NSP Is an lant site to follow the river's edge to the Wabasha Street Bridge. b.Kelloqq Boulevard and Mall , to continue as the , ' primary downtown promenade connecting the Upper Landing/Irvine Park, Lowertown residential communities and Lower Landing. � c.A Lower Landinq open space, to follow the river's edge from the Wabasha Street Bridge to the Reserve � Street Bridge. Its primary functions will be to provide continuous through pedestrian/bicycle move- ment, an urban open space for the proposed Lower- � town residential corrrnunity and (at the location of the historic Lower Landing) a plaza and public landing. d.Seventh Place, an open space loop through downtown , - originating w9thin the Corridor. This loop will lead off the Kellogg Boulevard system at the public � library location, follow Seventh Street through the proposed 7th Place Galleria and pedestrian mall and return to the Corridor via Mears Park on Sibley � Street. This loop parallels the downtown people mover alignment along 7th Street. i . � 44 , � . �.-- .. .��..___. . ._..�.�_�.....Y-.-._.....:....+m_.,.wn,......,.�. e ... ...,.. .. . .. ._.. .�Y��.�. ..: _ . .... �.. �__ ; . . �'p�., i . -,__"��:'Ir . , ... � K ..._. � _� ,� � � � _ � ,�` ,� � � --- �r�� .- ., — A _ ' � , � �- _ , � _ . . ' ~ Y ,� �� -, , _ a ' '� , _ . ! .F� ��:� .� `:'f ■ � w "4p¢,�� .. � � -� � K� ;'; . ..� cac� .�rt � "t �. . . • . i � �� ; �! � ,�C,x, � . .. � .. � " ' , .. �S _c_ ; < .� .,., f In1"�;i�_�' ';�i I ". , a. �° m, .. . ..4 . - � � .� � , .i, j.' ._ "'�'� �. ��.K:.vr� �' � .i' � � _ - - . 1� �� . s.� 1 , o,,,. ^ n - ��,f � . , � , _. _ 7 �;4; . .. _.�.. . ', , ' _ � . . . � .. •. . 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In addition to providing visual relief from the central business district, it will provide variety � of recreational uses. Harriet Island and Navy Island w911 be restored as a passive river oriented park. � f.Cherokee Park, to be expanded to include bluff lands which extend from the High Bridge to Wabasha Street. ' 2. Industrial . Areas immediately upstream and downstream of the � central business district are excellent locations for economic activities upgrading the tax base, employ- ment opportunities and productivity of the city: ' a.An Upstream Ind�astrial Park, to accanmodate inten- sive industrial activities. Because of the area's visibility from residential blufflands, the need ' for an aesthetically compatlble development is imperative. b.The .Downtown Steam P]ant is proposed to be � located immediately northeast of the NSP Plant. Development of the plant should take place within � the follow9ng parameters: (1 ) Impact of the building mass upon the river corridor be minimized; (2) Impact of the increased truck traffic not nega- ' tively impact the potential parkway character of proposed Shepard and Warner Road parkways. Thjs can be accomplished in part by setting � back roadway alig nnent from river's edge: (3) Impact of building mass and operation not nega- tively affect the quality of life in the bluff- � land comnunity of West Seventh Street; and (4) The steam plant proposal address the problem of � creating power for St. Paul 's central business district, not metropolitan waste disposal . ' If the Steam Plant is not constructed at this location, the parcel will be considered as part of the Upstream Industrial Park outlined in � Paragraph (2a) above. c.R erview, to continue to be the primary light � industrial park. Vacant lands will be developed at higher densities than currently exist. Adaptive reuse of warehousing facilities to more intensive uses will be encouraged. � 46 � � + � , d.Abandoned railroad yards downstream of St. Paul '� central business district, to be developed indus- trially. � e.Southport, to be a river-oriented industrial arc.�. Transferring and storage of bulk commodities �i�ll � continue to be the primary operation. 3.Commercial/Administrative a.The St. Paul central business district is the an`►y � recommended area of concentrated office, comnerc�al and administrative land uses. Most of its area is outside of the river corridor boundary, but its � � needs and function will be considered in the pla�- ning and programming of areas ad�acent to the CBD and the river. All development in the river � corridor will be compatible with downtown develop- ment policies and ob�ectives and complimentary to existing downtown uses. ' b.Northport will be developed for office, commerc�ia ! and other service or administrative uses. Imple�- mentation will take place within parameters of , River Corridor development and the Federal Aviation Administration. 4.Residential/Mixed Use � Medium to high density residential areas within and adjacent to the CBD are minimal . They will be encouraged to support the economic base of the CBD. � Housing will be included at all mixed use areas as an acceptable land use to be singularly developed and/or incorporated with other uses at these locations. The � use of the river as an aesthetic resource with whicF� to attract quality residential development will be encouraged. � Single family housing will be encourayed in the v��:1- . nity of Irvine Park to implement the restarat�i�r� objectives within the National Historic Distri�:�t ��; ' to maintain the character of the t�1uffline c�nvnuriity between Irvine Park and the High Bridye. � . ' , 47 � . . � ' Mixed use areas located i►mnediately upstream and down- � stream of the central business district offer oppor- tun�ties to satisfy downtown development ob�ectives � while improving the trans9tional character between downtown and nearby res9dent9al , commercial and indus- trial areas. , The following mixed use areas will be subjected to a detailed comprehensive planning process, including an inventory, development planning, programning and � implementation strategies. a.Chestnut Street Development Area, to include: � .Medium/high density residences (low profile); .Open space system connecting Irvine Park/Kellogg Bou 1 eva rd; , .Kellogg Boulevard, maximizing river overview poten- tials; .Facility for residential and municipal perlpheral parking; � .Railroad mainline tracks; .Shepard Road �alignment and improvements); - .Chestnut Street interchange (railroad grade � separation interaction) ; .Chestnut Street as entry to city; .Institutional/commercial uses; .Public city services, utilities; and , .Industrial ex pansion. b.Lowertown Development Area to include: .Adaptive reuse of buildings accormiodating resi- ' dential , administrative office, theme car�nercial and entertainment; .An open space system composed of Mears Park, � � Sibley Street sidewalkscape, lower Kellogg Boule- vard sidewalkscape and the Railroad Depot open space; .Industrial uses along the district's eastern edge; � .River related residential community; . .Downtown People Mover Station and garage; .Municipal peripheral parking; and , .Lower Levee and Warner Road open space. c.Harriet Island Develoament Area, to coordinate all � proposed public/private development of this mixed use area including spec9alty shops, art stores, cultural entertaironent facilit9es, hotel , restau- rants, bars, public amenities, and municipal , parking structures. Densities and/or intensjty of use at all development , - areas will be limited so as to avoid competition with those services and activities found downtown. 48 � � � . • • � ' • • • � . • . . - . . . . . � �. _. � - • • • • w• • � - - � • - . � • / � � /� / , � �/ ♦ / ♦ � � ��_/- /..I ' r/.. •,t:r! _ .�j , ,, .i��1! / 9 � r /' � �i�� i�i♦ I� � ��. i%� ' '� �� / r ��i�I i►� �. �lii , �i '/i � i / �� " � � /' �'�� J i a .%� /� /w Ii i �- / //! . � � i � /� '� �\ .l ilici� � ►�:�I. ri .-=•� � i � �� i ►I� i i / /%i.��'..,/ ,� �� / � I / / �� %i�� . r /J.1 _ _�%►f � i _ :9 /i.�� -�.s " . i � / ?� � ► . � , 5.Public Facilities ■ a.Downtown Marina at Harriet-Navy Island area, to assist meeting river recreational needs and to provide an , activity center linking the CBD with the entire river corridor open space system. b.Holman Field. The airport facility provides � excellent service to St. Paul 's CBD and is a correct use for floodplain land. Proposed runway improvements and airport related development will , be encouraged. Undeveloped airport lands will be included in the open space program. Airport related facilities will be flood proofed � rather than filled above flood leveT. B.C9rcnlation , 1 .Bedestrian/Bicycle Two systems will be provided in the central business district and will be continuous through subarea. � An overview aliqnment at the bluffline, maximizing � potential vistas of CBD waterfront and a lower level ' alignment providing immediate river viewing. The munic9pal pedestrian/b9cycle system wjll be tied into to prov9de continuous unlnterrupted movement. A lower level aliqnment adjacent to the river, will � connect floodplain activity centers, providing through traffic movement and river viewing stops. � 2.Vehicular a.A setback alignment for Shepard Road between � Chestnut Street and Randolph will be encouraged. Its potential alig ronent will follow the C.M.St.P.&P. Railroad mainline aligrment on underutilized lands. b.A Chestnut Street Interchanqe will provide grade � � separated cjrculation for railroad and vehicular, pedestrian/bicycle movement. It will be set back � from the river's edge as much as possible minimi- zing its impact. c.Upper Levee Parkway from Randolph to Chestnut ' Street following existing Shepard Road aligrment will become a river related parkway spur. It will maximize river and CBD viewing opportunit�es and ' provide access to the NSP Island Plant open space site. Movement will be at reduced speeds. � 50 � , . . , .-. �_, �t ..t . .�.�.. ' , .' , .«� ...sn� ....�....._�. .r.,...e.. w+._...�.:.� x�,_.��. ` . .. N. . .. 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' . . � d.Warner Road from the Lower Landing to the Reserve , Street Bridge will be set back. Its proposed alignment will use the C.M.St.P.&P. piggyback ' facility site. e.Warner Road connector, proposed by the St. Paul Planning Division 1n the Street and Highway Plan is i intended to reduce through traffic in the CBD. The relocation of through traffic is recommended. Additional study of connector and its suitability � is also r.ecanmended. f.The Hiqh Bridge, �abasha Street Bridpe, Robert , Street Bridqe and Lafavette Brid4e will be main- tained as vehicular and pedestrian river crossings. g.Plato Boulevard and other West Side lower bluff � streets will be improved as appropriate to accommo- date addltional vehicular and bicycle/pedestrian traffic. � h.Cherokee Parkwav will continue to provide overview - opportunitles of the river corridor continuously � , from the High Bridge to Wabasha Street. 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' _ — � �� i� . .�. � ��-�-,,�C. � ti y1 . : ,. . s • . _ � . , � . . _ �' , — s }- , .._ ..�. , �� . .., ,.� �, � ��' � `�,:'��r'�, .�, . `� �� I �� - ' ,�� '�: " - ,�s,h ' �~ t�\. , RECOMMENDAT�ONS ' -Mounds Park -Battle Creek Park ' -Fish Creek -Fish Hatchery Park -Pig's Eye Regional PaNk and Interpretive Center , -Fish Hatchery Industrial Sites -Barge Terminal #1 -Railroad Operations -Red Rock , -Sewage Treatment Plant -Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths -Reserve Street Bridge ' -Warner Road/Highway 61 -Red Rock Road , . , , � 53 , PIG'S EYE ' ' ' ' • A.Land Use ' " Activities 1n the Pig's Eye floodplain will take advan- tage of the unique natural resources and opportunities existing in the area. The emphasis will be on provi- ' ding residents and visitors the facilities to exper- ience a variety of recreational and educational oppor- tunities at the same time as ma9ntaining the overall ' ambience and envirormental quality of the floodplain. Adding to its uniqueness, the P1g's Eye floodplain offers opportunities for equally important economic � activities to take place. These activities will also be encouraged where approprlate, but only wlthln identified physlcal and administrative parameters that will insure environnental integrlty. � 1.Open Space Ma�or elements to be coordlnated in development and � programming include: a.Mounds Park, to continue to provlde passlve recrea- tional space and downstream "views. The main focal � points will be the central business district, the Pig's Eye floodplain environs and Carver's Cave. b.Battle Creek Park, to provlde open space which ties , together neighborhoods Nith the Mississlppi River Corridor. Improvements will follow the Ramsey/Washington ' County watershed district's hydrological problem identification,schedule recommendations andimplementation. c.Fish Hatcher Lake, approximately 102 acres, to be an , e ement o t e g's Eye Reg9onal open space, connec- ting Pig's Eye with upstream areas. Programming and development will encourage pas44ve visitation, and be � , coordinated in design with an ad�acent industrial site. d.Fish Creek, to be stabil9zed, replanted and ' continue to provide an alignment for surface water . runoff. Ramsey County open space system's acqui- sition and development program will continue as , _ scheduled and budgeted. . �.Piq's Eye (1 ,300 acres) to serve as the focal point of the entlre downstream open space system. With ' its 550 acre shallow pond, its unique ecosystems, and its urban location, its preservation as open space is paramount. Development of this open space ' will be interpretive and passive in character. Site development will be confined to the headwaters area to reduce negative human impact on the deli- ' cate habitats of the downstream peninsula and island environs. 54 � ... '��"7�r.� �+ P :� ;i {, � i� , . ". .. '.,,��'c e 7s}��.C\ \. �!IA _ .. . .^ �-- — - � -- - -- -- , � � , ,. _ �1 �nd5 P�r p ,� 1 . ,✓" =•----� ,��:b , - � . .� �. � " , :�� n.... ...... � 9_ .,'-� � � . <�,�.' _ '^ ��.fiosPiid� �'�* __ _ ' ' � — � �� „ . .. -- . ... C . .� � ' _. �� ,,- z ��.� . ..� �� - _ � _ 0 ` � -� � � � '' , -. � k �v :. � , - , � ,� . .� � � - � , ,� ' __ �'---� J . , ,� 'I 15� � .�� . �.. � � � �� ); � � : � _ � �� ,� ` ' "' a, ��-- � ,L �' ` � _ — '� 7 � c � � i� ��'�� ,'; 2 � ,� ' � .. . � � , , � � � � � � 1 - � . � > . � ..�� . . . +� , . . �� ,. �. . ,, � . . . . : �� . >� . • '� ..-��i:��^ �� ,� A ' ...� � '�'!��, .. � � � � �� ,., .. .. . W � � ��<� �� ' '_'� � — ,� ��, � _ - — � � _ . , . .. �f, . _ _... —=�1 ._ � � `�" 1= : [zi Q�_ r . . �Y. / . � �e _a . 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It will be part of a mixed development , scherte, incorporating an addltional 102 acres af open space in the vicinity of Fish Hatchery Lake. In order to preserve the unique environment of this ' area,' as well as insure an aesthetic and otherwise pleasant place 1n which to work or recreate, the following guidelines for development are further ' recommended: (1 ) The 102•acre open space element be designed and developed in accorda�ce wlth accepted standards ' of park design for sltes such as this, inclu- ding a program of trails, picnic areas, and natural areas; , (2) The industrial element (43 acres) be rezoned to I-1 ; (3) All interior access be from Warner Road and/or , Childs Road; (4) Vehicular access to the site be 3ointly pro- grammed for recreational and industrial use. ' The access incorporate 1lghting, signage, screened parking, pedestrian access, etc. , _ (5) Additional traffic engineering studies be made to determine the needs of an upgraded inter- , sectfon at the access road and Warner Road: (6) All road and rail spurs insure maximum access � and, therefore, maxlmum utilization of the / parcels; (7) Filling for industrial development be of suffi- cient quality and quantity to insure safety ' from flooding and minimize degradation of water qual i ty; �8) Filling operations relocate whatever wildlife can be found and relocated; , (9) The industrial development be landscaped and planned to insure venting of toxic gases from the underlying landfill ; , (10)Industrial development densities and external appearance be implemented so as to insure a � clean, aesthetic industrial park; _ , " (11)Industrial development be subject to development and design controls. These controls be incorporated into leases or deeds by Burlington Northern, to .be approved by the City Planning Comnission. ' Compliance to all development and design controls be necessary prior to transfer of property; (12)The 43-acre industrial element be buffered from ' the ad�acent open space by means of landscaping; and . (13)The St. Paul Port Authority work with developers ' and local and state agencies to insure that all standards of air, noise and water quality are met. 56 � �l �� *?,rrw v �. .� � ��.. , , ' , � � �� _�. � - � , � � ,�,..4.. ..,. _ � : . ;_ . , �. ,� �� _... �. .; .,:._ . rr,;ie .SY�xsu :��^� +� _._. . . _ a�,� .. -�,_ , . ', ic�,M. .se.: -�.Y.: ,�� ..�rv.s �. ... � -' . ;chc' #S,$1 '-»'� "r YF L .. ,. .. . "_. y,�..,. �. . ::` . '�"}�r� . a 4 , .� '.":.' ,��.�5,..,a . . - . � � � ,,.',� �,.:� • . � - � �, ' � : ;:.. , , � � �- � .__ .. . . ' ' *' ...� . - ' ._ �A Ya.*. ��a:.,te:i� d a � . _—_-�. . , �� } �_�. `�... 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I \ �c �, �� '/1`.� ,� a P. ' �v`�� '�. ��- . �1��.. � � : , �� b�'� . . . . _ , - _ .�'f "{ �it'' �� 1-\,_ � � . .. . `.. .� �� ~ � ._+ .. �� "__ . ` �� _ \ \\ v �.1 . y �i\ _\ � � :� � � � �� .�� `. � 1� ��a � � � . ,. Y' '� � � �"��,\ :� , � � � � ' � � �� ,, , _ F ��.` .i ' .. ��\�� . . : ��s _ � '3 � !F`� s�ni visio� o• � ;�+ . �. of Planning aHS� Economic Dev��apment � . - " � ID•27-�� Idlissisisippi River C�+F,idor Planning Tas .For�e � � . , � _ .,� 5issi � ��Riv�� o�idor � _�t� � 1 pp' �� _ _ _ ---___ ' ' ,� b.Barge Terminal #1 will remain the principal , terminal of St. Paul . Transferring of bulk commodities will continue. Rapid turnover of ' comrnodities will be encouraged. c.Railroad operations of the Chicago, Milwaukee, � St. Paul and Pacific Railroad will take place on C.M.St.P.&P. property south of the existing classification yard. Railroad expansion will be set back a minimum of � 100 feet from the open space land use area and visually screened. A parcel to accomnodate pedes- ' trian trail development and site improvements should be acquired. d.Red Rock will be mixed use industrial development. ' The unprepared parcel will be light industry while ' '*"' � those existin arce1s and on channel g p parcels will be heavy industry. The hydrological needs from � F'ish Creek and Interstate 494 stormwater runoff and development needs wi11 be accorronodated in the development of approximately 25 acres of open space. � In order to preserve the unique environment of this area as well as insure an aesthetic and otherwise � pleasant p1ace in which to work, the following guidelines for development are further recommended. (1) The Pic�'s Eye II site be rezoned to an I-1 � classification; the parcel immediately north of North Star Steel be retained in an I-2 zoning classification; � (2) Circulation spurs (road and rail ) insure , maximum access and, therefore, will maximize utilization of the sites; (3) Vehicle access to and from Red Rock be via Fted ' Rock Road and I-494; (4) Red Rock Road not be extended north and/or east to connect to Highway 61; ,� (5) A Bailey �oad interchange not be constructed until the need is evident; (6) The Port Authority review its parcelization of ' the existing industria1 sites in effiorts to maximize their utilization through hiyher deri- sity development; (7) Densities and external appearance insure a ' clean, aesthetically pleasing industria� paric; . � ;� ` 58 i �► � • • ��,� , ;�l:5�� , � ! • , s � � � . . - . . � � - :1:�\ • . - � � .� . . . ,•,. ,�,;s�''r�„►w�,: ,�,. _ �' . �,�� . .•. 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" _ �, � ° ��d�iJ �, �` w — �� = s�� ,� C, '{� �I�I', � • ...`;. . . 1� � �� . 1 ! i ,i � �7 ��.�. �f�i i' . � ��,�� 1� .�� r�, j. �..�t 4�►�� k I Clr � ;�{ 2�..`� F,' R` `� ;a; � � , � (8) Industrial development be subject to develop- ,� ment and design controls; these controls be incorporated into leases or deeds by the Port Authority; compliance to development and design � controls be necessary prior to transfer of the property; (9) The Port Author9ty, working with the Minnesota � Pollution Control Agency insure that potential developers meet a11 standards to insure noise, air and water quality; (10)Fill and drainage of the Pig's Eye II site be � of sufficient quantity and quality to insure � against hydrological damage resulting from compaction of underlying peat, gasification or � excessive runo6f in F1sh Creek: (11 )An implementation schedule be established to coordinate development activities based on � availability of fill , development priorities, and provision of needed municipal services; (12)Filling operations make efforts to relocate � whatever wildlife can be found and relocated; and (13)The existing north-south power line easement be maintained as open space, preferably as a � suitable settling pond for Fish Creek as it enters the barge channel and river. This open space should be incorporated as an amenable � feature of the ultimate site plan. 3.Commercial � There will be no commercial land uses in the Pig's Eye subarea. 4.Residential/Mixed Use � Existin res9dential develo ent paralleling Highway 6 at the b uff ase w e ma ntained. New resi- dential development w111 occur set back from ridge- � line. It will be low profile, s9ngle family dwelling units. No bluffline interruptions will occur south of the Warner Road/Highway 61 intersection. � There will be no mixed use areas in the Pig's Eye subarea. � � � 60 � � . ` . � , . � 5.Pub11c Facilities a.The Metroaolitan Waste Control Canmission will � cont9nue thejr secondary treatment phys9cal expan- slon program within levee wall . Tertiary treatment expanslon upon federal request, will be provided � for immediately south of south levee wall and ad�acent to the river. East of the east levee wall the Metropolitan Waste , Control Commission owns property. This will become part of the Pig's Eye open space system, and will include sealing of ash settling ponds. � b.A Piq's Eve floodalain interpretive certter will present unique natural characteristics of this � floodplain environ. B.Circulation 1 .Pedestrian/Bicycle � a.Mounds Park will provide overvlew experiences of St. Paul 's central business district and the Pig's Eye floodplain. It will initiate at the Third � - Street Bridge bike ramp, through Mounds Park and connecting into the Burns Avenue/Fish Hatchery aligronents. � b.Fish Hatcher_v/Highw� 61 aligrment, initiating at the Reserve Street Br9dge, passes behind the exis- � ting Minnesota DNR Fisheries and Wildlife Regional � Office, following the foot of the bluff past Fish Hatchery Pond to Battle Creek, under the viaduct and into Battle Creek Park. From Battle Creek Park � south to municipal border, the trail will follow the bluff base utilizing existing service roads where possible and creating new alignments where � necessary. c.Piq's Eye entr_v trail will pass through the Reserve - Street Bridge system, cldmb to the top of the sewer � dike and follow its al�gnment south to the Pig's Eye open space entry feature. � � � � 61 , , ' i �. :�„� �.,,M � ._ ,� � � y � — - � -, � �'� Urd-S V�r . .� •.� , � i , . , ;��vqy, H o ��t2�;l��r � ,'s.. ,[�a . . . . . .. � � •,� + . �_ � .�,�, . �:� ��_ � . � � � A f� `"� ' ,_., ' - . . . � � �'� .. ..�.'� -� .. �� • � � ,. - �"� .�� <�[,� . �' i _`'� . . � . i.. �i__ ' �, � ' � �.I � ^ � �, , ty � � �� , E - �'��L �R � - �� . . '"� }�� '� � ; u - . . ��` _ .-/ , . .-�. _-. =i ��. Ci-� : _ . . � , � � - ..�� _- �, � � � �� - � � ��°� L -I '� 11.-a � ,L � \`��._-- ^I � ,-... '� � 'r. t� t'r - `� .�,� 1 ,--f,' �'�_N. \ \ � ' � . •� 4' I� �_. 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Additional � traffic engineering studies will be prepared to determine intersection needs at Warner Road. e.Access to and from Red Rock will continue to be via � Red Rock Road and I-494, until the need to improve access to the area is ev9dent. � f.Red Rock secondary loop road will provide access to proposed industrial parcels off Red Rock Road. 3.Railroad � a.The Chicaao Northwestern tracks will increase their carrying capacities. This will occur on the exis- ting alignment. � b.The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul and Pacific and the Burlington Northern mainline r�ailroad �' alig nnents will be retained. Vegetative screen�ng between Pig's Eye Lake and tracks will be er�- couraged. � c.Chicaqo, MilNaukee, St. Paul and ��acific wi11 � provide an extension from existing tracicaye we5'� �:c� mai nl i ne al ignment and south of the ked RacK u�c�i"�•�tv� � berm. They will also provide a service s�ur� ru L�» Red Rock industrial parcels. � � � � 63 � c � � -� - ---1' - �- r �'�" � _ � ...�. � .; . � ..-�. . . . - , r��F r � I� � ,- - ` _ _ /�i .- � ��`� ,�- ;� � i �, �'a� '�� - _ i . �f f �, F; �� '� ��I � � �� . -� � `, �� .J .. � � � � � Ij� , .� � '.��, � { � i _-C �, • ,' � , Y, �` . . ;_ . � .; — — _ � ,� . i , - -, � � �� . , ' -' w .��3��,, ��;� ��f � . � . , $ . �� 1 , ; , _. . ; - ; ..— - -�1� t r F _� — ,,- . _ _ — _ , _ : � . . �_. - � ��, , ,{ - -- � � , • , i-- , :,�__ . �, . , �� , : ,. � .,. + � , , � � - - __ � � . ,, .� ., � . . . . �� __ __ ._ , ; � . . _ _ .. � � �- _ _ �� _ � �-. :�. � - _ _�. � i � � - � j z �'� '� ,-,� i+ x. '� � �-�,- . _ � - � �`\\ �''�...�} �. 4 .�, _, . `�� +-� E .�o ' � � � - . _ ----.-�-= . ; - _ � �� . � �� - - _T . - - � � � . _ A . ,_.� _� .. .. . 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"f t�,-� � -� � ` --'r � I-t l ,y- ° �� \ � ' �� ` ��-� .� _-� �� , _. ._ - ,.�I �1 � �-- . � , � .�v� ,�- �� L �� y, � � - � -r, � `\ �� t , „} � � ` � T .f �� ' ° :'"k ,_' �- � 1� �gG'e� � RECOMMENDATIONS � _ -Ford Lock and Dam -Flood Protection Pro�ect -Dredging �. -Recreatlonal Boat9ng -Marinas/Boat Launching -Commercial Navigation � -Downstream Terminals -Upstream Terminals ; -Fleeting � � � � 65 _�___ __. _ __ _ _ - - __ - .:---. . , � . � . . . ropos s ruc ra mprov anents or� oc an am � RECOMqNENDATIOlVS at Ford Bridge wi 11 be canpl eted. , 2.The Corps of Enginesrs For�1 �ocks Visitor C�n�er will j be provided pedestrian access over the Ford gr�ci ge and foot-paths should be lncluded. 3.A flood prote�tior� pro�ect wil� be initiated. The � study should i�clude the descending left bank fran the NSP Island Plant to P1g's �ye. � 4.Asslstance from the Corps of Englneers wi11 be sought , for the engineering and construction of the proposed � ' expanded municipal m�arina basin. 5.Corps' dredging assistance w111 be encouraged at the Upper Basin at F�ql�da,v Harbor, and the Upper Channel � at Pike Island. 6.Dredge material will be used primarily for construction � fill at Holman Field and the proposed Red Rock industrial sites. Where ne�ded, the spoils wi11 be used for beach i augment�tion at: a.Upper Hidden Falls; b.Lnwer Hidden fa11s; � c.�rosby F�rms; d.Pike Island; e.lilydale; � f.Harrlet Island Lagoon; and . g.NSP Island Plant Site Rf�REl�1'�I4RIAL WATER 1 .The broad floodplain unstream of the Central Bus�nes� � USE �EC�IENDATIONS �is�rict, chara�cterized by a variety of open spaces, beaching areas, and freedom from boat locking proce- dures, will becane the focus of regional water- � oriented recreation. 2.Shorelines will be cleaned. On-channel marinas will � b�e replaced 6y public docks, upgraded beaches and rest facilities. Marinas w911 be located off the main channel . 3. r � for boat iaunching will be provided at � � four ocations: MiddQn Falls, Holiday Harbor, Lilydale and Harriet island. � � � 66 � � _ ""'°.�`-_ _ __ _.. _ ._ .,�,�,.;m . � Y�... x,,, ,.�, ,.::. - „ —.:_ --� , _:` _� __ , ■�_. ..-- ,,. .:- ; _. . �. _. ; . 1�r�; _ 9'� � � t � � . ...,_...�..�.,...�..� �. �;>r..7 �.., _ ; ,, �.l , .,� � . ,.. ... :_ t ,,:_, � �, . . .. � ' � � � . . _ � �..b . }:,�r . - �.. �- a+:�" 1� �v i �.f � ° � � -ti- „� � ��K^' , � � � . � � , .., .��. � , ;�w�. .a�c=F.� , � . �p . ��. .�.... .� . .. � •`,�. ""`-: kr�.o ' � .. . `"t r�; �3 ,�,�. � ` _.,� . � . . . .. � � ,��' "�''°" . ._ �.�'.. r �.. .7' 1-. �° ��' �= # � . . , "'-afis�g^.Y� 5k?.��fl2.5.""°�° .. .. . .. � � � s y� ' ,�� ,� '� �.•��I�„ C% _"�., 1 . . .� .l� C� .. . � . . . ' . . �, ��p�M , ...� ' .'" �.;�� . ' ��'�.�--�i.'�i.-$��.�,��.4� . , . . . .. � ' ' . .. .�. .. � . . . ,� ` ; . . 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It viill be a full service marina including maintenance and winter storage. 6.A small upstream ferryboat operation will be consi- j dered. It would provide river crossings to his'toric Fort Snelling, historic Mendota, Crosby Farm, flood- plain interpretive and Hidden Falls, and Turpin's � Landing. COMMERCIAL N VIGATION A.CHANNEL � RECON�IENDATIONS 1.St. Paul will cooperate and coordinate activities with Federal and State agencies responsible for maintaining the exi=stin9 navi�c�ational channel and the safety of � ope�^ati Qns associ ated with i t. B.TERMINALS � � 1.Terminal opertaions will be encouraged downstream of the Wabasha Street Bridge. � 2.Barge Terminal #1, Red Rock and Southport will remain the city's principal river port terminals. River-oriented industries will be encouraged. � 3.Existing terminals upstream of the Robert Street Bridge and their necessary ancillary facilities (i .e. , fleeting in preparation for loading, cleaning, etc. ) will be main- i� tained. C.FLEETING � � 1.Existing upstream fleeting (above the Wabasha Street Bridge) will be maintained along the descending left ba��k � below the HiQh Bridge (existing 1,750+ linear feet, 2"/ barges) . 2.Fleeting will be maintained downstream of the Rob�r•-c � Street Bridge. 3.St. Paul will recommend to the appropriate state �r�d � federal agencies that a fleeting basin accommodating 9U- 100 barges be developed along Pig's Eye peninsula at approximate river mile 834.0. 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' , , � 4.On-channel fleeting at approximate river mile 835.5, � acconmodating approximately 35 barges, will be recommer�ded to appropriate state and federal agencies. � 5.With the exception of fleeting sites at miles 834.0 and 835.5 (paragraphs C.3 and C.4 above) , St. Paul will reconmend against any additional fleeting in the city, � including on-channel , replacement, or temporary permit requests. 6.St. Paul will contribute to regional studies underw ay � , or proposed to determine regional fleeting strategies for purposes of exchanging information and providing local � input. 7.Efficient management and utilization of existing fleeting locations will be encouraged. � 8.A11 receipts from municipal fleeting leases will be dedicated to the maintenance of fleeting areas, shore- � lines and moorings. This will insure continued attention to the safety, security, function and appearance of exist- ing fleeting locations. � � � � . � . � � j � '° � �, a""°' I i ' �' R\ . . .. r ' . . ` . . :� . . - ■ . .. . . . . . .� � . . � � I � 2.4:'1 PROOAAMMINt�/F�I.ANNING STRATEGY 24.2 AGQUISiT10N 2.4:9 DEVELOPI�AENT ; � � � � . : � � ' � � � � � � . . � �. � : � . � � � � � y � : , � o � � � � � . , � . { � _ . i . k . � ��.� . .k � . . . � . '�?. �' .i}� - ' �. . ' -0 .. � �, k� � _ �� ' - � . . . . , . -..'M: � f . . . �� .. 'rMY� � � � • � . . . � . ... • � ^ ' � � �. � � : � � � � � , + , . � � , g Rq Y 2.4.1 INTRODUCTION � Implementation of the recomnended activities is one of the most important portions in the development of the � River Corridor Plan. The Strategy Section recommends a schedule of activities, so that the many different acti-� vities and actors can be coordinated with each other a►�a with available funding to receive the most benefits from � public and private efforts. Prior to any physical or administrative action, there � must be a change in attitude about the river. One of the primary strategies evidenced by need for and preparation of this report is the recognition that the Mississippi � River is one of the most valuable resources in the metro- politan area and the state. If nothing else, successful implementation of this plan. depends on a universal aware- � ness of this fact, and a personal comnitment on the part of all citizens to insure that the limited resources the river provides are not overlooked, abandoned, abused ��r wasted. � Such an attitude extends beyond the preparation of this report. It must be translated into an all-encompass-ing � philosophy guiding the decisions associated with all activities in the river corridor. The major by-product of the planning process should not be a plan document, nor a project. Rather, it should be a cortmunity-wide i � "River Conscience"; a sense of ethical responsibility to � take advantage of the opportunities provided by the River - without depriving it of its unique value to all. This � represents the primary strategy of St. Paul 's planning efforts. � Guided by this philosophy, a secondary strategy for imple- mentation can be developed. As is cor�nor� with most improvement pro�ects involving a variety of activities and activity areas, it is advisable to break the etfc�r°?� � down into manageable segments for implementatiu�,. � :� � r 1 73 . � , � , �, � � ; . � . PROJECTS ACTIONS Every recommendation outlined in Section 2.3 is iden- tified as a project. Each is given a name, a generic � activity description, and 'a primary resource agency. Each project will be detailed to a greater degree at the time of action. Such detail will include an analysis of � costs to the public and available funds. To the greatest extent possible, the City of St. Paul will utilize regional and federal funding programs to implement iden-- tified projects, consistent with the role the River plays � in the metropolitan area. The activities listed here are outlined as a logical � development implementation process. Things must be done in a certain order. However, the outline implies ONLY that certain activities should be STARTED before other � activities are started. It does not imply that all higher priority activities must be finished before others start. 1ST: ORGANIZATION '- The City of St. Paul must insure its � river-oriented planning and development mechanisms can - smoothly monitor and coordi�ate actions to take place � within the river corridor. The city will utilize staff capabilities presently located within the Departments of Planning and Economic Development, Corr�nunity Services, � Public Works, Police, the St. Paul Port Authority and Ramsey County in implementing the recommendations for local public action outlined in this plan. For each _ project appropriate staff will be quickly identified and i assembled under a project manager, whole responsibilities 'f will be to insure implementation of the plan and to coordinate the city's actions with those of other river- � related agencies and organizations. Once an acceptable staff organization that represents all � interests is in place, the city and the private sector will be in a position to manage each project and each • activity to the degree necessary to insure coordinated implementation. � At the same time, the city will pursue legislative changes outlined in Section 2.4.6 of this repor�t. � 2ND: PROJECT PLANNING - Site planning on a project-by-- project basis should take place in the areas ider�tifiied � as the next step in establishing acceptable developm�r�t schemes. Each identified area should be subjected t� detailed planning, including inventory, developmerii; planning, prograrrnning and implernentatior� strategies. � These include the following projects: 74 � . ��.�� . �> � �.� � � Ford Parkway Mixed Use Area Lexington/Shepard Mixed Use Area Randolph/Shepard Mixed Use Area Holiday Harbor � Island Plant Site Chestnut Street Mixed Use Area Upstream Industrial Park � Harriet/Navy Island Mixed Use Area Railroad Area Industrial Sites Pig's Eye Regional Park � Red Rock Industrial Sites Other projects requiring less intensive areal planning nevertheless require strategy planning and programning as ,� implementation progresses. This should not be overlooked. It is the first step in implementation. ' 3RD: SITE ASSEMBLY - There are many instances where simple maintenance of existing facilities, rehabilitation or public acquisition is the only activity required to � carry out recomnendations. These activities typically cost less than ma�or site development and require less time in preliminary planning. In short, they can be more � easily carried out. Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of areas to be passive , open space and easements should take precedence over � acquisition/rehabilitation of areas for active parks and recreation; which in turn should take precedence over areas to be developed. This would insure that those � areas to be preserved through public acquisition or improvement be protected. In addition to including ongoing maintenance of ALL river iareas for aesthetics and safety, this activity includes the following projects: � ' Crosby Farm Expansion and Easements Lilydale Park Land Acquisition Shepard Road Open Space and Circulation Easements � Downtown Open Space and Circulation Easements West Side Open Space and Circulation Easements Fish Hatchery Open Space Fish Hatchery Industrial Sites Land Acquisition �, Pig's Eye Area Easements � � 75 � • � 1 � i 4TH: PRIVATE DEYELOPMENT - New development will occur as � it becomes apparent that many forces are acting to improve the river corridor. Developers will come forward, � responding to renewed interest in the river and potential site development guidelines resulting from the project planning efforts outlined above. The public and private � sectors should be working to insure that development incentives are available at this point. These projects include: Lowertown Waterfront Riverview Industrial Sites � Steam Plant Northport Fish Hatchery Industrial Sites Island Plant Reuse � Southport Industrial Sites Naturally, utilities and other service facilities should � be made available. Private development pro�ects made possible through public � renewal action should conform to planning and design � guidelines outlined earlier. If public renewal acti- vities are to take place, acquisition and demolition af - existing structures on potential sites should occur only � after structures are documented as clearly infeasible to rehabilitate or as a totally incompatible land use. Some public improvements, notably streets, sidewalks, � etc. , should be implemented after private development so as not to require re-work resulting from construction damage. � STH: PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT - In conjunction with private development, local and regional agencies should strive to � implement those projects recommended to be maintained within the public sector. Parks, boulevards, bike paths, utilities, recreational facilities, etc. , represent a major component of the plan's recommendations. It is � most important to provide quality public facilities that • will demonstrate local and regional dedication to the river corridor's development and improvement. These � projects include: Hidden Falls � Marshall/Lake Street Bridge Mississippi River Boulevard and Paths Crosby Farm Park and Interpretive Center Shepard Road Improvements � Lilydale Regional Park and Interpretive Center Lilydale Parkway - Lexington Avenue Bridge Paths � 76 � � • � � She �ard Road Setback P Warner Road Setback � Warner Road/Highway 61 Improvements Plato Road Improvements Levee Wall Improvements � Pig's Eye Fleeting Basins Holman Field Expansion 6TH: OPERATIONS - After public and private improvements � are implemented, owners and maintainers should administer and otherwide operate or provide services from these facilities. Depending upon the facility or improvement, � agents should first program its use, staff it, generally administer it, and undertake marketing or public rela- tions efforts. � .4.3 GEOGRAPHIC AREAS For purposes of project implementation, the River Corri- � dor is divided into five geographic areas, each requiring attention. The areas are listed as those requiring � immediate attention and those needing less immediate � � attention. It implies that ir�nediate need areas should be dealt with before others are addressed. It does not imply that all projects in these areas must be completed � before activities start in other areas. Also, it en- courages that individual projects in other areas shuuld receive attention if the situation warrants it. � IMMEDIATE ATTENTION: PIG'S EYE - At this time the Pig's Eye area is in the most imnediate need of attention, due to the inherent fragility of the area and increasing � demands for project activities in the area. Presently, it is the segment of the river corridor that is being subjected to the most critical scrutiny. Efforts to implement recommended proposals in this segment should be � undertaken at once to insure against irreparable environ- mental damage as well as to respond to economic oppor- - tunities. � IMMEDIATE ATTENTION: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - The CBD is the ocus of the city's activities, and as such � requires continual implementation efforts. It is of high priority to continue work started at sites along the River. htany areas in this reach of the river require "front end" activities such as project planning and inves- � tigation of development criteria, which must be done as soon as possible to insure the continuity of the deveiap- � . ment process over the immediate future. � �� . , � � RIVER - Projects recomnended to take place on or within � the waterway itself are of high priority as well . Effec- tive water management and improvement techniques will be � a major determinant AND by-product of associated land use decisions and projects. Because of the close inter- relationship between the two, it is necessary that imple- mentation of land and water use recommendations keep pace � with one another. , More than any other recommendations, those for the use of � the river itself must be correlated with appropriate regional policies. The metropolitan region is putting a high priority on studying and implementing projects � related to the maintenance of general water quality and the growth of comnerce on the Mississippi River. There- fore, it is most important to anticipate regional acti- vities and provide input to them. This can only be done � if St. Paul 's implementation program recognizes the value of regional problem solving, and responds accordingly. VALLEY - The valley segment is less subject to ir�nediate � development pressures or problem resolution. Implementa- � tion of improvemen�s depend upon long term changes of � land uses based on alterations in regional economy. Private development can gradually take place without local public action in this reach of the river. GORGE - Relatively speaking, there is little to be done � in this area. Major objectives are to improve, preserve, and protect existing conditions for public use. These � should be ongoing citywide activities. : � Overriding strict considerations of geographic need is the desirability of completing projects in the Valley and Gorge areas that have already been started. These � include those at Hidden Falls, Crosby Farm and Lilydale. These should be completed to utilize existing development programs and insure public support by not letting pro- � jects linger. � � � 78 � .•, . � � � � Areas of Areas of � Imnediate Future Attention Attention Pig's Down � Programning Matrix Eye tawn River Valley Gorge Organization Fiasr � TIME FRAME -Staff Reorganization �,9oi�9 -Coordination �ti- � -New Legislation vities Project Planning sECONO � TIME -Assembly Site Data FRn� -Site Objectives �I""'�- -Devel opment Gui del ines F�i�re � -Implementation Strate�y (1-5 yrs.) Implementation Activities - 5ite Assembly � -Acquisition: Open Space/Easements -Acquisition: Recreation Areas ,.n,�.t' THIRD -Acquisition: Development Sites �""�"``� FRAME � �:x��?� '•�t•.:t;.,.,., .�;s:7:: ::::•:::.:.,;:;.,.�:.. 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